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Please see the attached PDF which outlines the information for 2012 registrations. Please take the time to read the information before contacting us to ask questions.

Update 29March: Under 5,6,7,8 & 9 teams as well as, U12, 14 & 16 Boys and Under 15 & 17 Girls all have places still available. Please contact our registrar for registration at this stage.

PDF: 2012 Registration Information

The information from the attachment is replicated below.

Welcome to the Gungahlin United Football Club for 2012. We hope you had a relaxing break over the school holidays and, like us, are looking forward to the start of the new football season. Some important points for all players this year:

• Registration is available only online through MyFootballClub (MFC). No paper forms.
• Shorts and socks will ONLY be available from Sportsmans Warehouse stores.
• The home playing location for most players will be Harrison and senior mens will be Nicholls.
• A new playing strip (yellow), will be progressively rolled out from this year starting in seniors and competitive age (U10+) girls. Socks remain the same as do shorts.
• For age groups up to U9 teams can be nominated as a group. Please see below for details.
• Initial registration cutoff date is 5th March. Registrations will only be taken after this date for open positions / incomplete teams only. Get your registration in before 5th March to ensure placement.

Key Dates

• Junior Season Starts: 5th May
• Junior League Teams Announced: Late March / Early April
• Mens State League Season Starts: 14th April
• Womens State League Season Starts: 15th April
• Mens Masters Season Starts: 25th March
• Senior Pre Season Training: Starts 7th Feb at Harrison Playing Fields 7-8:30pm
• Junior Grading: See below

Fee Schedule 2012

Pee Wee	$105	Turning 4 or 5
Junior Roo Ball	$135	Turning 6 or 7
Roo Ball	$150	Turning 8, or 9
Sub-Junior	$165	Turning 10 or 11
Junior	$180	Turning 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 or 18
19 y/o Womens	$225	Turning 18/19
Senior Mens	$365	Over 18
Senior Womens	$355	Over 19

 

 

 

 

 

 

Please note that fees paid online through MFC will be slightly higher as they include the online surcharge already in the fee (this is charged by MFC).

Discounts
• Senior Discount - $45 per senior player when a family has 3 or more players of any age. Discount only applies to seniors, can be combined with junior discount.
• Junior Discount - $400 total fee when a family has 3 or more junior players. Only applies to juniors.

Payment will be accepted by cash, cheque, money order, credit card and EFTPOS. Please note that a fee will be charged for credit card and EFTPOS transactions as detailed below to cover the costs to the club associated with providing this service.

• MFC Online Payments will attract a 2% surcharge which has been added to the online fees.
• Credit Card and EFTPOS Debit Card surcharge: $2.00 per transaction (Non Online Payments).

There is an administration fee of $20.00 for processing refunds. No refunds will be issued after the completion of week 4 of the competition. Refunds will not be immediate; they will be processed in bulk at several points and will be direct credit to a bank account only.

2012 Registration Process

This year you can register online only. To avoid confusion and disappointment, the club has decided that players will not be allocated to their teams until their registration fee has been paid in full. To register for 2012 please go here: http://www.myfootballclub.com.au/index.php?id=43 and follow the instructions.

If you have problems using MFC please call the support line on (02) 8020 4199 or attend the registration information day and we will talk you through it. To fully complete online registration you will need to make a credit card payment online (preferred) or to pay by another method, select the invoice (pay later) option and pay by mail (cheque) or at a payment day. Timings of payment days will be advised on the website. If paying by mail, please print the invoice and include it with your cheque or money order.

Note: Players wanting family or senior discounts should register online and then complete the family discount form located here: Discount Form You will not be able to pay online.

Team Nominations

This year the club will trial for all Pee Wee, Junior Rooball and Rooball teams (up to U9) ONLY the opportunity to nominate players as a complete team. Once players have registered and are fully paid, complete the team nomination form with player names, appointed coach and manager and submit to the central registrar at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Details of how many players can be nominated in each team and nomination form can be found here: Team Registration Form

Information Day & Payment Days

We will be holding several information and payment nights at Harrison Playing Fields (Katoomba St, Harrison) on dates to be advised on the website for those who wish to come and talk to our registrars or coaching staff or are having difficulty registering. Registration will NOT be available on these nights. If you have registered online previously and just need to pay you can do so on the day, please print the invoice provided and bring it with you.

Volunteers

GUFC is looking for assistance in filling committee positions and with other help during the season. If you want to help with something specific let us know. Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you can help!

Uniforms

The club’s playing colours are black, white and yellow. The club will provide the playing shirts for players. Players need to provide shorts, socks, boots and shin guards.

From 2012 a new playing strip will be rolled out through the club starting in seniors and competitive age girls teams (U10). Shorts and socks for players will be available to purchase from Sportsmans Warehouse stores at Belconnen, Civic and Fyshwick. They will NOT be available from the club. It is a rule that players must wear shin guards and boots for all grading, games as well as all training sessions. For age groups from U8 and up, official GUFC shorts and socks must be purchased so that teams are consistently attired in these competitions.

 

Junior Grading (Under 10 and up)

Grading procedures have been reviewed for the 2012 season, the points below summarise the most important points:

• Only players who wish to play in Division 1 or 2 MUST attend grading. Grading is optional for social (Div3 and below) players.
• Players who cannot attend any of the grading sessions at all must notify the club coach.
• Players wishing to play in a higher age group must meet conditions set out in the policy Play and Grading Up published on the website.
• Players wishing to play as a specialist goalkeeper (U10 and Up) will be graded separately. You must also attend normal grading sessions as well.
• Players must have boots AND shinpads to grade, NO EXCEPTIONS. GUFC uniform is not necessary.
• Players do not have to attend all sessions but it is recommended that they do if possible.

Please see the following documents for further clarification:
Policy - Grading Team Selection Policy
Policy - Playing & Grading Up

2012 GUFC Grading Times and Locations

Each age group will have three grading sessions on different days to try and alleviate clashes as much as possible. All grading sessions are at the Nicholls Synthetic fields, accessible via the Holy Spirit Primary School or Nicholls Playing Field car parks. Details are as follows:
Please note dates have changed from originally advised dates!

Dates:
• Saturday 11th February
• Saturday 18th February
• Sunday 26th February
• Sunday 4th March

Times:

Age Time
U10 Boys and U10/11 Girls 8.00am – 9.30am
U11 Boys and U12/13 Girls 9.30am – 11.00am
U12 & U13 Boys 11.00am – 12.30pm
U15, U16 & U18 Boys 3.30pm – 5.00pm
U14, U15, U16 & U17 Girls 5.00pm – 6.30pm
U14 Boys + Goalkeepers 6.30pm – 8.00pm

Key Club Officials

President - Mark Walker This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Vice President - Phil Granger This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Secretary - Sharon Brennan This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Coaching Director - Sam Caruso This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Seniors Coordinator - VACANT This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Central Registrar - Jenney Rolfe This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

For Information regarding registrations please contact the club at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 0425772111 (after 4pm weekdays)

Playing Times & Locations 2012

Age Group   Start Time   Day Home   Location
Under 4       10:00am       Saturday      Harrison
Under 5       10:00am       Saturday      Harrison
Under 6       9:00am         Saturday      Harrison
Under 7       9:00am         Saturday      Harrison
Under 8       9:40am         Saturday      Harrison
Under 9      10:45am        Saturday      Harrison
Under 10    11.30am       Saturday      Harrison
Under 11    12.30pm       Saturday       Harrison
Under 12    1.45pm         Saturday      Harrison
Under 13    12.30pm       Saturday      Harrison
Under 14    1.45pm         Saturday      Harrison
Under 15     3.10pm        Saturday      Harrison
Under 16     3.10pm        Saturday      Harrison
Under 18     3.10pm        Saturday      Harrison

Age Group                 Start Time   Day              Home Location

Under 19 Womens   Various        Sunday        Various
Senior Womens       Various        Sunday         Various
Senior Mens             Various        Saturday      Nicholls
Mens Masters          Various        Sunday         Harrison
Womens PL             Various        Sunday         Harrison

Insurance

All players are covered by a player insurance policy if they are injured during an official game or official training. The Player Registration fee includes a component to cover the premium for each player and this included in the fees the club is required to pay to Capital Football each year.

It should be noted that unless activities such as training or games have been sanctioned by the club and Capital Football, insurance cover is NOT provided for the activity.

More information can be found here: http://www.gowgatessport.com.au/football/

Coaches Day

This year we are holding an “Coaches Day” at the Harrison Playing Fields on Saturday, 31st March. Coaches will be able to pick up their kit and team list, book training fields and ask any questions. Details will be advised on the website.

Coaching

The club will provide coaches with an introductory session early in the season for new coaches free of charge. This will be a basic introduction to preparing and handling a team during training. Coaches, managers and interested parents are encouraged to undertake an Introductory, Junior or Youth level-coaching course to acquit themselves with valuable coaching techniques that will assist young children. If you are thinking of becoming a coach, no previous experience is required, and Capital Football will be holding a number of accredited coaching courses for the various levels throughout the year.
It is the club’s policy that a team cannot be fielded without a coach and manager. All enquiries should be made to the Coaching Director at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Referees

The Gungahlin Area Appointments Officer will, wherever possible, ensure that qualified and accredited referees are appointed to all Roo Ball and Junior games. Unfortunately this is not always possible due to a lack of numbers and there are procedures for appointing a referee for these matches where an accredited referee has not been appointed.

Remember referees are a vital part of our game and we seek your support in encouraging them to continue and develop as referees.

As soon as a junior player turns 13 years of age they are eligible to do the referee training courses and become a junior referee. Any player interested in finding out how to become a referee can contact the Referee Development Officer at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Sponsorship

There are a number of sponsorship opportunities for businesses or individuals wishing to support the club. Please contact the sponsorship coordinator at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .