REGISTRATION Registrations for Season 2023
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 – www.playfootball.com.au
FOR THE 2023 SEASON REGISTRATIONS OPEN FRIDAY 6th JANUARY.
Online payments are accepted anytime from Friday 6th January.
Manual payment options will not be accepted in 2023. If any issues contact either the Secretary Col Berry or registrar Scott Vitelli for alternate arrangements.
Transactions fees do apply, the club will waive these up until Sunday 29th January.
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 2023 will be held at the Engadine Eagles Club Room, Anzac Oval on the following days:
Wed 25th January 6.00pm to 7.30pm
Sun 29th January 3.00pm to 6.00pm
All players who wish to play with EEFC in 2023 must be registered in the online system. All registration fees must be paid before registrations are completed, late registrations may not be accepted.
Please note – until all fees are paid, players are not covered by the insurance cover provided when training and may not be included for grading purposes.
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 unaltered driver’s license, a recent document from a Government Department or Financial Institution. For Juniors a letter from the school confirming attendance in 2023 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 2017 and 31st December 2018. 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.
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 2023 you will be required to pay online, however please be aware there may be additional charges involved. These additional charges will be absorbed by the club up to and including 29th January.
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 2023
Registration Age Group Total to be paid at Registration
Nursery Squad $80
SSF U6’s $100
SSF U7’s – U9’s $160
SSF U10’s & U11’s $165
U12’s $175
U13’s to U14’s $180
U15’s & U16’s $185
U18’s $195
U21’s and above $280
Life Members $230
Note discounts have been applied to the fees for the rain effected season in 2022.
Dependent Family Registration Discount will not apply in 2023.
Late Registration – Registrations received after 18th February will incur a late registration fee of $30. 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.
All players U6 to U16 who register in 2023 will receive a free training kit/gear, this will include shorts, shirts and socks
All players U18 and above will receive a free polo shirt.
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 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 26th March.
We will accept Registrations for Nursery Squad throughout the season.
INSTRUCTIONS TO REGISTER FOR NURSERY SQUAD
Enquiries
Enquiries regarding registrations in all age groups should be directed to:
Scott Vitelli Registrar M – 0411 818 806
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, January 31st and continue until 12th February. There is a spare week from 13th February to 19th February for wet weather or additional time to finalise teams. Detailed grading days and times for each age group can be found on the website.
Round 1 of the 2023 competition will be the weekend of 25th/26th 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.
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.
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 either Dave Henson (0416 118 563) or Gavin Knight (0412 698 205). All participation is welcome. There are a number of different type of packages available.