Frequently Asked Questions
Please bear in mind that the season starts in April, so if you want the full value of your registration fee, you need to register early so you can start playing from the beginning of the season.
The only way to register to play is via the online registration portal and all the details regarding registration can be found on our Registration Page.
At Strathfield FC we offer two seasons…
- The Winter Season (This is the main season)
- The Spring Social Season
The Winter season officially starts at the beginning of April and the finishes mid / late August of each year.
The Spring Social Season starts in October and runs through until December, each year.
For example, if your child is playing in the 2018 season, and turns 7 that year, they will play in the Under 7′s. Children who are turning 5 or 6 in that particular year will play in the Under 6′s.
Unfortunately we can not register children 4 years old and under, as our insurance won’t allow for it.
Players can not play below their age group but they can play up to 2 age groups above their own – please contact the club registrar for further details.
Please bear in mind that if your child ends up in a team where they will have the opportunity to make new friends – THIS IS A GOOD THING – It broadens the child’s horizons and helps them interact, and develop new friendships.
For the older players – If you would like to bring a group of friends and register a complete team, you will need to contact the Club Registrar or President first, as there are a few stipulations that you will need to be made aware of.
For Safety Reasons – All players must be wearing Shin Pads and ‘Proper’ Football (Soccer) Boots when training and playing a game.
Training – Players can wear whatever they like. Please bear in mind that Shin Pads and ‘Proper’ Soccer Boots are essential.
Playing a Game – Players must wear the Club’s full current playing strip, ie: Jersey, Shorts and Socks along with Shin Pads and ‘Proper’ Football (Soccer) Boots.
Jerseys, Shorts and Socks will be supplied by the Club at no cost to you and will be given to you by your Coach or Manager. As of the 2016 season Jerseys Shorts and Socks will be given to each player to keep. Every player is encouraged to wear their Jerseys, Shorts and Socks as much as possible, everywhere they go, in order to promote the wonderful sponsors that appear on the them. Without our Sponsors, we can not operate.
If replacements are required they can be purchased from the canteen on any weekend during the season.
Shin Pads and Soccer Boots: Shin Pads and Football (Soccer) Boots can be purchased from any good sports store, eg: Rebel Sport, Athletes Foot, Paul’s Warehouse, etc.
Other Apparel: You will find that other apparel is available for purchase from the canteen, eg: Jackets, Beanies, Caps, Polo Shirts, Sports Bags, etc. Available items will change from time to time and are subject to availability.
If replacements are required they can be purchased from the canteen on any weekend during the season.
Shin Pads and Soccer Boots: Shin Pads and Soccer Boots can be purchased from any good sports store, eg: Rebel Sport, Athletes Foot, Paul’s Warehouse, etc.
Other Apparel: You will find that other apparel is available for purchase from the canteen, eg: Jackets, Beanies, Caps, Polo Shirts, Sports Bags, etc. Available items will change from time to time and are subject to availability.
All Under 8’s, 9’s, 10’s and 11’s (boys and mixed competitions) play on Saturday mornings but at different times and at various fields within the Canterbury district.
Under 12’s and above (boys and women’s competitions) and all girls teams play on Sunday’s at various fields within the Canterbury district. The younger ones are normally scheduled for earlier in the day.
All Age and Over 35’s play on Saturday afternoons.
For a list of Ground Locations, please click on the ‘Ground Locations‘ tab.
For the younger players, the actual day and time of training will depend on the Coach’s availability. All our Coaches and Managers are made up from our Wonderful Parents who volunteer their time, so whenever your particular coach is available to have training, is when your team will train. You will be notified by your Coach or Manager as to what day and time your training will be. If you are interested in becoming a Coach or Manager, please contact the Committee.
Coaches and Managers along with our senior teams will need to contact our Administration Officer in order to book a weekly spot at Strathfield park for training.
Coaches and Managers are normally parents or voluteers from the team, who have volunteered their services to fulfil these very important roles. Very simply, without a Coach and / or Manager, the players will not have a team to play with.
You will be contacted by your Coach or Manager at the beginning of the season who will introduce themselves and let you know about training and how everything will work. Different teams may have slightly different systems depending on the Coach and Managers time and availability.
It’s important to reiterate that your Coach and Manager have voluntarily taken on these roles so that not only their children can play football, but also YOU AND/OR YOUR children can play and have fun. It is only fair to treat them with the utmost courtesy and respect they deserve.
If ever you have any questions or problems, your Coach or Manager should always be your first port of call and if they’re not sure, they will contact the Club’s Committee on your behalf.
If you’d like to become a Coach or Manager please don’t hesitate to contact the Club’s Registrar or President.
Please Note: The appointment of all Coaches and Managers remains at the sole discretion of the Club’s Executive Committee.
ABSOLUTELY! In Fact, we would encourage you to get involved.
The club is run entirely on volunteers and without the help of people like you, the Club simply will not function.
You’re welcome to Coach or Manage your child’s team as long as nobody else has put their hand up before you – AND – you will need to get a Working with Children’s Check, which is free for volunteers and is valid for 5 years.
Coaching: We have a Coaching Director who is always willing to help you out, should you need it, and the internet has a wealth of information available when it comes to coaching and training drills.
Managing: The role of a Manager is simply the conduit of communication between the Club and the team. Basically, anything to do with the team ‘Off the field’ is the Manager’s responsibility. There’s really nothing to it!
If you’d like to become a Coach or Manager please don’t hesitate to contact the Club’s Registrar or President.
Please Note: The appointment of all Coaches and Managers remains at the sole discretion of the Club’s Executive Committee.
If there’s one thing that’s completely out of our control, it’s Mother Nature!
In the case of bad weather on training nights or on game days, the best person to contact is always your Coach or Manager.
They will have been notified by the Club as to whether Strathfield Park has been closed, and they will have the tools available to find out if other parks have been closed on weekends.
Please DO NOT call the Association or the Club’s Committee members, only contact your Coach or Manager.
You will also find some more information of you click on the ‘Wet Weather‘ tab which you’ll find at the top of this page in the navigation menu.
Once again, you should always contact your Coach or Manager to let them know as early as possible.
Coaches and Managers often take the time to plan and organise game plays, training drills, positions, etc. and if you can’t make it to a training session or a game without letting them know, that can throw a big spanner in the organisation of the team and make their job so much harder.
PLEASE… don’t leave it until the last minute to let them know, contact them asap to give them as much notice as possible.
After all… It’s just common courtesy anyway!
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The best way to get involved in the behind the scenes workings of the Club is simply by attending our monthly meetings. Generally they are held on the first Monday or Tuesday night of each month at the Croydon Park Club.
All Coaches and Managers are notified (via email) as to where and when each meeting will take place and in turn they should forward this information on to you.
Our meetings are open to ALL club members and you’re more than welcome to come – we’d love to see you there!
All Players are insured under Football NSW’s insurance policy. For the most up to date information regarding Football NSW’s Accident Support Program please CLICK HERE and you’ll be re-directed to their website.