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Player Registration Information

Registration Fees 2010

On registration day, the following fees will be payable (this price includes GST).

Payments may be made by cash or cheque, EFTPOS is not available.

U/6 – U/8	U/9 - U/12	U/13 – U/17	U/16 – U/17	U/18	U/18	Senior	Senior
In-house SSG		Students	Non-Students	Students	Non-Students	Students	Non-Students
$80.00	$135.00	$150.00	$190.00	$165.00	$180.00	$220.00	$240.00

Registration fees do not alone cover our outgoings. We rely on fundraising, canteen sales and sponsorship to help cover our costs. Greystanes Soccer Club have a ‘No pay no play’ policy. If you are not ‘paid in full’ a registration card will not be issued and you will be unable to take the field for competitive games. If you are struggling financially please see the club president(2010) Geoff Tinker, 0466 639 414, president@ greystanesfc.com.au or the club treasurer(2010) Bob Neville, 0414 777 248 treasurer@ greystanesfc.com.au .

Registration Policy

Player Registration Payment Policy registration policy

Registration fees for the current season must be paid in full before players ID cards will be released
GSC will not submit a player's paperwork to the Association if a minimum fee equivalent to 50% of the applicable registration fee has not been paid
Outstanding registration fees for past seasons, including winter and summer competitions, must be paid in full before players ID cards will be released for the current season
ID cards will not be issued if registration payments are outstanding from Summer Sevens seasons

Our "No pay, No play Policy" applies to winter, summer and other competitions involving GSC.

The Club has been forced to implement the above Policy as our struggle to keep registration fees as low as possible is difficult when significant amounts of money are outstanding from previous seasons.

In case of genuine hardship;

You may negotiate arrangements with either the club president(2010) Geoff Tinker, 0466 639 414, president@ greystanesfc.com.au or the club treasurer.(2010) Bob Neville, 0414 777 248 treasurer@ greystanesfc.com.au
We may accept part payment however, player ID card will not be released until full payment is received regardless of competition commencement

How Registration Fees Are Used

Registration fees cover the following:

Insurance registration fees to the Granville & Districts Soccer Association
Affiliation fees to Football NSW
Affiliation fees to FFA (Football Federation Australia)
Referees fees to the Granville District Soccer Referees Association Inc.
Ground hire to Holroyd City Council
Electricity for lighting fields and clubrooms
Maintenance and other fees relating to the grounds & fields
Purchase of equipment such as balls, uniforms, trophies, etc.
Continued improvements to the parks and running of the Club

How & When To Register

How and When To Register

View the events calendar for the next registration date and venue.

ALL junior & senior players MUST attend one registration session. On registration day, registration fees are payable and may be paid by cash or cheque but EFTPOS is not available.

Read the payment policy.

Registration Requirements - Greystanes Soccer Club

To Join Greystanes Soccer Club

All new and returning players:

You must attend one of the registration days. (View events calendar.)
Pay the listed registration fee in full.
Requires the attendance of a parent or guardian (Juniors).
For any student discount, Under 16's and above must be in a full time course & must be able to provide proof of same (e.g. Student Card).
For new registrations, your photo will be taken when you register and a card produced by GDSFA.

New players to the Club are required to show proof of age (Juniors) or proof of identity (Seniors, must be photo ID) this being one of the following:

Juniors

Photocopy of the Birth Certificate or Birth Registration card
Citizenship Papers or passport
Baptismal Certificate

Seniors

Photocopy of Driver's Licence - originals will not be taken by Registrar in case of loss,
Passport

According to the World Soccer Administration (FIFA), players born in a calendar year will play in that age group. Example - born 1995 you play in Under 14's or born 2001 you play under 8's.

Team Placement & Grading

Parent Participation

Parents Role

Please remember that the purpose of the grading is not to get your child as high a grade as possible but to have them graded into a level of competition that best suits their ability. This will enable your child to have a chance in contributing to the team, achieve some soccer skill development and receive enjoyment from participation.

Please ensure you have your child at grading at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time.

Prior to the season starting, your assistance will be required to carry out various tasks to ensure the season runs smoothly. Please assist by helping out when and wherever possible.

Team Placement & Grading

For the Grading & Team Placement dates please go to the events calendar.

Grading of players for teams (8 years and older) and placement of players in the SSG (Small Sided Games) teams (Under 6 & 7) plus selection of coaches and managers takes place over the two weeks following the second registration day. It is club policy that all players attend grading and be financial. Results of grading and team allocation must be finalised before the end of February.

If you have not heard from a coach, manager or committee member regarding team placement by the start of March, please contact the club registrar(2010) Anita Tinker, 0417 688 159, registrar@ greystanesfc.com.au or by using the general enquiry form.

Parents of Children registering in the SSG (Small Sided Games) will be contacted regarding season commencement in February 2010.

Please note;

Players must attend both nights
Advise club registrar(2010) Anita Tinker, 0417 688 159, registrar@ greystanesfc.com.au if unable to attend asap, so that your inability to attend the right grading night may be noted
No player will be graded unless they are wearing appropriate footwear and compulsory shin pads
Age groups where two nights are indicated may be reduced to one night if approved by Club Committee
To avoid any misunderstanding, we can only assume that if a player does not attend a grading night, he/she has decided not to play in the current season and their name will be removed from team lists

More questions? Please read the FAQ section before contacting the committee.

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs

Grading can be a stressful time, particularly for parents. In order to demystify the process, the Club's grading policy is outlined here in the form of FAQs.

From What Age Group Are Teams Graded?

We grade teams from the Under 8 age group to Under 17's. Teams in the older age groups (seniors and O/35's) are often organised by the players themselves and are therefore not necessarily graded although the Club does have a say on what division the teams apply for, usually based on the previous Season's results.

Why Grade?

As teams from Under 9's and above play competition soccer, grading is the only fair and equitable way of ensuring teams play with and against players of similar skills and ability. Grading ensures that your child's involvement in the game, their contribution to the team, as well as their soccer skills is optimised. While children may not always be able to play with their best friends, experience has shown that they quickly form friendships and bonds with their new team mates. It is only recently that we have started to Grade the Under 8's. We believe this is beneficial as it helps prepare for following competition year.

Do you Grade for Team Positions?

With the exception of Goalkeepers, players are not usually graded into team positions (eg, fullback, right fullback, right midfield, striker, etc). Rather they are graded into teams based on their overall performance at grading sessions. Information from the previous year's coach on each player's ability and commitment (Player Assessment Sheet) are taken into consideration by the Club Assessors at each grading session.

What happens if my Child Misses a Grading Session?

Time, weather and resources permitting, grading sessions are generally run over a two week period and they are compulsory. If your child has a problem attending a grading sessions please contact the Committee or Age Group Co-Coordinator immediately. If a child has played with the Club previously but is unable to make sufficient grading sessions for a fair assessment to be made, then the Grading Panel may examine the Player Assessment sheets completed by the coach at the end of the previous season prior to making a final decision regarding their graded position. Similarly any new players who do not attend grading sessions will be placed in the lowest graded team and will be assessed at upcoming trial games if necessary.

What is a Player Assessment Sheet?

At the end of each season coaches are asked to fill out Player Assessment Sheets. These sheets contain an assessment of individual player performances throughout the season both at training and during matches.

Who is on the Greystanes Soccer Grading Panel?

The Assessors are made up of experienced Club coaches and/or players. While the Club strives to appoint 4 independent coaches to a grading panel, this is not always possible. Limited numbers of suitably qualified graders sometimes means that many of the Club's most qualified and experienced coaches grade ages that include their own children. However, where this occurs that person is disqualified from giving their child a grading score.

How successful is the Club's Grading Process?

Very successful! While grading involves a degree of subjectivity this is significantly lessened by the following:

The grading panel is headed by experienced, officially qualified and trained coaches.

Final decisions are based on consensus after input of all members of the grading panel.

The grading procedures follows 'best practice' principles and cover a broad range of soccer skills including ball-skill drills and small sided games.

When And How Will Teams Be Announced?

Team selection should be finalised by the 1st March and you will be advised either at the completion of the grading sessions or by phone call from either the Coach or Age-Group Co-Coordinator.

What Determines How Many Players Are Placed In A Team?

Initially, teams are structured to allow for the borrowing of players, late registrations and any possible re-grades. The Club does not allow for players to be re-graded down (without their consent) but players can be moved up. For this reason higher graded teams may possibly start with fewer players than the team below.

What Should I Do If I Have Concerns with Team Placement or the Grading Policy?

General issues, comments or enquiries regarding grading or the grading process should be directed to the Club Secretary.

When Does My Child Train?

The training times are organised by your Coach, usually after consultation with his/her player's parents to find a time most suitable and also field availability.

Does Your Club Embrace The Child Protection Legislation?

Absolutely! Anybody involved with your child signs a Prohibited Employment Declaration and through the implementation and strategies that assist in preventing child abuse from occurring our club takes a pro-active role in helping to foster a safe and positive environment for every child to participate. Copies of our Policy Statement or Procedures are available on request.

What If It Is Raining When We Are Supposed To Play?

Unless Clubs or Councils have closed the grounds because there is a danger to the players through poor field condition, play will proceed, raining or not. Washed out games are played within two weeks of the washout. Rooball teams (U/ 6, 7 & 8) do not have to play these catch-up games if they do not wish as their activities are 'non-competitive' in accordance with GDSFA's regulations.

See our Weather Info page for more details and further information.

Who Will Be My Child's Coach and Manager?

Managers are sourced within your own team. Coaches are ideally sourced from within your team, particularly in the younger age groups. If the Club has any 'free' coaches they will be appointed as the need arises. To assist all coaches, the Club, at the Club's expense, runs Coaching Courses.

If I Still Have Any Questions, Who Do I Call?

If you are unsure about anything, please contact the committee using the general enquiry form.

Playing Strip & Merchandise

Playing Strip and Merchandise

Players must wear the official club strip, game shirt, shorts & socks, in all games. Shin pads are to be worn at both training and games by all players. The game shirt is supplied each week. Throughout the forthcoming season all required soccer equipment and merchandise will be available for purchase through the Club. More details on playing strip and merchandise will be available when team allocation is complete.

Your team receives a set of official game shirts that remain the Club's property. They are issued to your team manager at the commencement of the season and must be returned at the end of the season to the Club's equipment manager.(2010) Ritchie, 0412 995 243, equipment@ greystanesfc.com.au Teams normally have a washing roster for the game shirts.

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