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Some commonly asked questions
What equipment does my child need to play football? Shirts are provided by the club. Shorts & socks are available to purchase from the club. To play AND train they will also need boots, shin-pads, a ball & a drink bottle.
Who puts up the nets for games? It is the duty of the team playing the first game of the day to put up nets and take out equipment. Generally if you are playing at 8.00am, you will need to ensure that nets, flagpoles & goals are ready. It is strongly recommended to get a couple of parents at the ground 30 minutes earlier to help out. Likewise if you are the last game on the field, and you can check this by looking at our website, you will need to bring all the equipment in. Again, it's recommended to get some parents to help.
Am I allowed to take photos of my child playing? It is NOT illegal to take photos of children playing sport in a public space so you should feel free to take snaps of you little darling. However, sometimes it's a good idea to check with other parents if they mind. Obviously if someone asks that you don't, we'd appreciate you looking for other opportunities to take photos on a solo basis.
What about skins? SKINS are allowed to be worn under the shirt or shorts providing they are of the same colour as your shorts or shirt.
What about jewellery? No jewellery is to be worn. This includes all rings, earrings, bangles and any headbands that may contain metal. Taping is no longer allowed. It is best to put off getting your childs ears (or nose) pierced until the end of the season.
What size ball will my child use?
U6, 7, 8 & 9 - size 3
U10, 11, 12 & 13 - size 4
U14, 15, 16, 17 & 18 - size 5
What days do the teams play/train? U6 - U7 train on Wednesdays and play on Saturdays. Other training times will be dependent on the team. U8-U14 mixed teams play Saturdays. U15-18 boys and U12 and up girls teams play Sundays.
Do I need my working with children number to be a volunteer? YES! Please make sure you have sent your number to the MPIO prior to the first day of training.
Do I need to register to be a coach? Yes you have to do the same registration process as you did for your son or daughter but select "coach" when you register. It is free!
How long do the games go for?
Under 6 & 7 - 20 minutes each way
Under 8 & 9 - 20 minutes each way
Under 10, 11 & 12 - 25 minutes each way
Under 13 & 14 - 30 minutes each way
Under 15 & 16 - 35 minutes each way
Under 17 & 18 - 40 minutes each way.
What should I do in the event of wet weather? You can do one or all of the following:
Please DO NOT contact any of the committee members. As soon as we know, there will be a Facebook announcement.
Some commonly asked questions
What equipment does my child need to play football? Shirts are provided by the club. Shorts & socks are available to purchase from the club. To play AND train they will also need boots, shin-pads, a ball & a drink bottle.
Who puts up the nets for games? It is the duty of the team playing the first game of the day to put up nets and take out equipment. Generally if you are playing at 8.00am, you will need to ensure that nets, flagpoles & goals are ready. It is strongly recommended to get a couple of parents at the ground 30 minutes earlier to help out. Likewise if you are the last game on the field, and you can check this by looking at our website, you will need to bring all the equipment in. Again, it's recommended to get some parents to help.
Am I allowed to take photos of my child playing? It is NOT illegal to take photos of children playing sport in a public space so you should feel free to take snaps of you little darling. However, sometimes it's a good idea to check with other parents if they mind. Obviously if someone asks that you don't, we'd appreciate you looking for other opportunities to take photos on a solo basis.
What about skins? SKINS are allowed to be worn under the shirt or shorts providing they are of the same colour as your shorts or shirt.
What about jewellery? No jewellery is to be worn. This includes all rings, earrings, bangles and any headbands that may contain metal. Taping is no longer allowed. It is best to put off getting your childs ears (or nose) pierced until the end of the season.
What size ball will my child use?
U6, 7, 8 & 9 - size 3
U10, 11, 12 & 13 - size 4
U14, 15, 16, 17 & 18 - size 5
What days do the teams play/train? U6 - U7 train on Wednesdays and play on Saturdays. Other training times will be dependent on the team. U8-U14 mixed teams play Saturdays. U15-18 boys and U12 and up girls teams play Sundays.
Do I need my working with children number to be a volunteer? YES! Please make sure you have sent your number to the MPIO prior to the first day of training.
Do I need to register to be a coach? Yes you have to do the same registration process as you did for your son or daughter but select "coach" when you register. It is free!
How long do the games go for?
Under 6 & 7 - 20 minutes each way
Under 8 & 9 - 20 minutes each way
Under 10, 11 & 12 - 25 minutes each way
Under 13 & 14 - 30 minutes each way
Under 15 & 16 - 35 minutes each way
Under 17 & 18 - 40 minutes each way.
What should I do in the event of wet weather? You can do one or all of the following:
- Check our Facebook Page (link below)
- Check the Wollongong City Council grounds website
Please DO NOT contact any of the committee members. As soon as we know, there will be a Facebook announcement.
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