REGISTRATIONRegistrations for Season 2026
Please read this information carefully and retain for your records to ensure correct fees and registration requirements are presented when you register.
All Registrations are completed online at the Play Football website
REGISTER HERE – https://registration.playfootball.com.au/
FOR THE 2026 SEASON REGISTRATIONS OPEN MONDAY 5th JANUARY.
Online payments are accepted anytime from Monday 5th January.
Manual payment options will not be accepted in 2026. If any issues contact either the Secretary Col Berry or registrar Peter Feehan for alternate arrangements.
The club registration days are generally for those requiring assistance to register, sight documents, assist with photos and purchase Socks and Shorts.
Registration Days
Player registrations for 2026 will be held at the Engadine Eagles Club Room, Anzac Oval on the following days:
Wed 28th January 6.00pm to 7.30pm
Sun 1st February 3.00pm to 6.00pm
All players who wish to play with EEFC in 2026 must be registered in the online system. All registration fees must be paid before registrations are completed, late registrations may not be accepted.
New Registrations
New players who have never registered with SSFA previously are to supply both;
– proof of age, includes original birth certificate, driver’s license or passport; and
– proof of residency, includes driver’s license, a recent document from a Government Department or Financial Institution. For Juniors a letter from the school confirming attendance in 2026 or School Id.
COPIES ARE NOT ACCEPTED – originals must be sighted by either the Club President, Secretary or Registrar and will be returned.
To be eligible to play in the Under 6’s, players must have been born between 1st January 2020 and 31st December 2021. All new players are required to bring the documents with them on the registration days provided. New registrations are still required to register online prior to registration days.
Photographs
Photographs are required for all ages U10 and up.
Photographs are not required for U6’s to U9’s
To play in the first game, you MUST have an acceptable photo. The photo MUST be of passport style (and size). You will be able to upload a new photo yourself or attend one of the registration days and we can organise a photo to be taken.
On-line Registration system
It is compulsory for every member of the Sutherland Shire Football Association to be registered through the online system, regardless of which club is chosen to play.
For Season 2026 you will be required to pay online.
When registering through the system, you will also be required to accept the terms and conditions, please read these (they are published on the website) and acknowledge acceptance as required. There are also some additional questions, please answer these as appropriate.
Registration and match fees for 2026
Registration Age Group Total to be paid at Registration
Nursery Squad $100
SSF U6’s $120
SSF U7’s – U9’s $195
SSF U10’s & U11’s $200
U12’s $230
U13’s to U14’s $240
U15’s & U16’s $245
U18’s $265
U21’s and above $370
Life Members $300
Late Registration – Registrations received after 22nd February will incur a late registration fee of $50. This represents SSFA late fee to cover the cost of additional administrative tasks. The late fees are applicable across U12’s and up. There is no late fee for U6’s to U11’s.
Committee discounts will apply as from 2026 and will be applied using Vouchers that will be provided to the relevant members.
Nursery Squad
Nursery Squad players are to register online. The process will be the same as for any player U6 and over. However, proof of Age and Residency will not be required.
There is a nominal fee which will partly cover costs incurred by the club.
It’s expected that the squad will train on a Sunday morning around 9am for about an hour. This will run for the entire season excluding school holidays, starting on Sunday 29th March.
We will accept Registrations for Nursery Squad throughout the season.
Enquiries
Enquiries regarding registrations in all age groups should be directed to:
Peter Feehan Registrar M – 0409 240 090
Colin Berry Secretary M – 0403 163 228
We look forward to seeing you for yet another exciting season!
Grading
Grading of all junior players within the Club will commence from Tuesday, February 3rd and continue until Sunday 22nd February. Detailed grading days and times for each age group can be found on the website.
Round 1 of the 2026 competition will be the weekend of 28th/29th March.
Coaching or Managing teams
If you are interested in being involved with the club to Coach or Manage a team, feel free to talk to existing committee members at registration or any other time that suits you. All participation is welcome.
You will also be able to answer the additional question when registering or complete an application form to Coach/Manage, this can be obtained on Registration, Grading Days or alternatively can be printed from the website, completed, and handed to a committee member or emailed to the Secretary.
Committee Positions
There are currently vacancies on the general committee – if you are interested in being involved with the club in this way feel free to talk to existing members at registration or any other time that suits you. All participation and ideas are welcome.
We are continually looking for General Committee, in 2026 the club will be offering discounted vouchers that can be applied at Registration, Committee discounts will be $30. If you are interested please advise Col Berry either phone 0403 163 228 or email theberrys@iprimus.com.au.
General Committee roles is generally includes Weekend Duty and assistance on various events eg Gala Days, Registration, Grading and Presentation.
Sponsorship/Advertising
Once again, this season we will be seeking assistance through sponsorship packages, if you are interested in providing financial support for the club, feel free to speak with Julie O’Reilly (0427 405 702). All participation is welcome. There are a number of different type of packages available.