2024 WINTER Registration
Welcome to our 2024 Season Registration
Registration : opens 17th January - closes February 28th
Greta Branxton FC has held all fees at 2023 prices and absorbed all increases for players this season
2024 Registration Costs:
3-4 year olds:...........................................$55 ( 10 weeks)
Under 5-7's: ............................................$140
Under 8-11's:............................................$165
Under 12-18's:..........................................$225
All Seniors inc Zone League 3*:.................$265
+ $5 weekly refs fees for senior interdistrict, & ZL3 players
* Zone League 3 are players based on club selection
$10 Family discount for each of 2nd, 3rd, 4th children
'Active Kids' Voucher can be used for school age children.
2023 $100 vouchers can be used up until 31st Jan 2024.
2024 $50 vouchers can be used from 1st Feb 2024 & is means tested (Part A parents are eligible to recieve voucher)
Registering this season? Heres the steps
Step 1: Claim Active Kids Voucher if applicable
Step 2: Register at www.playfootball.com.au for Under 5/6s through to seniors OR
Kick off Program for 3 & 4 Year olds
*For players who have previsouly registered, Make sure all auto populated boxes are up to date - especially team requests and emergency contacts otherwise we will see last years requests & contacts
Step 3: New club players to email birth certificate / ID (except 3&4s)
Step 4: Add 'STACK TEAM APP' to your phone so you recieve club communication including pre season information
Step 5: Purchase Uniforms online on Greta Branxton Football Club's STACK TEAM APP or direct at the Wildcats Uniform store
Step 6: Make sure you note our Meet the team days or senior training kick off on your calender that are all listed below.
You will recieve a club email early March once regsitrations close, with further details on the season
Further info on all the above steps are below (scroll down)
Extra Information:
All fees will need to be paid online at the time of registration with a credit card (cc fees apply).
New players will also need to purchase shorts & socks $40 and must wear shin pads & football boots (with the exception of 3 & 4s kick off kids). The club provides game day playing strips & training equipment.
Age Groups: When working out a childs age group; Players play in the age group of the age they turn this calender year, except for 3+4s program who must have turned 3 years old by 27th April.
Players turning 5 in 2024 have the choice of playing 3&4s kick off if they are still 4 for majority of the year or stepping into Under 5s.
for eg Billy is 7 in February: He plays in Under 7s. Jill is 7 in october: She also plays in Under 7s. Bob is 2 & turns 3 in May, he unfortunatley will have to wait untill next year. Sue is 2, she turns 3 on 1st April She can regsiter & play this year as kcik off is 6th April. John is 34. He turns 35 in may. He cannot register yet however can do so after his birthday.
5 year olds ; have the choice of joining the Under 6s teams with weekly training and structiredl saturday games or sticking with the 4 year olds in the kick off program with fun activities only of a saturday morning(no training sessions). We suggest if you are 4 and dont turn 5 through the playing season you should stick with 3 & 4s kick off. If you are turning 5 while the season is playing or already 5, games against other teams and once a week training are likely to be more appropriate for you . If enough 5 year olds register this season we will consider having an Under 5s comp, seperate from under 6s, however if not players register, under 5 & 6s will be combined as per every other season.
Over 35s: a player must have turned 35 before they can regsiter & play.
3 & 4 Kick Off Program will recieve a participants pack thanks to Mini Roos, including a ball & T-shirt (this group will not need uniforms however many choose to purchase our standard playing shorts & socks and a polo shirt) Shin pads should be used and can be purchased from $10
Under 6 & 7's will recieve a free ball thanks to Newcastle Permanent sponsorship and shin pads from Hunter Valley Football.
First in best dressed policy applies to filling age groups (*registered, paid, ID for all new players & 12s to senior uploaded photos). This means you are allocated A spot in A team, not a specific team you have requested. Requests will be filled where possible- these requests can be completed in 'extra questions' when you register. Players wishing to play up an age group can request to do so, and will be considered pednding spare spots in that age group, however those registered in the correct age groups will take first priority.
Completing online rego papers and online payment means you no longer need to come to a info day unless you are a new player & would like further info, to meet and chat to committee or to hand over a birth certificate or purchase uniforms.
Info & Uniform day: Tues 6th Feb & tues 20th Feb (4.30-6.30pm) at Miller Park Soccer Fields Canteen area
Online Uniform Orders: After completing your registration, unifroms can also be ordered at Step 6.
Details and information on all the steps are below :
Step 1. Obtain your ACTIVE KIDS VOUCHER (for school age children otherwise go to step 2)
Dont forget all school registered kids from 4-18 years can use the $50 or 100 government 'Active kids' voucher towards their soccer registration
Active Kids' is a government voucher for enrolled school student
The current $100 voucher recieved in 2023 is valid until 31st Jan 2024. New vouchers will eb $50, are available to use from 1st Feb and are means tested ( those who currenlty recieve Part A child payment are eligible for teh $50 voucher)
If you are claiming this rebate & want further information from the Active Kids site click HERE - Make sure you also read the Recipient Guidlines -the last page gives you details of where to apply.
OR if you already know all of the active kids information and just need to apply visit www.service.nsw.gov.au and create or login to your MyServiceNSW Account.
To apply for the voucher (you will need your Medicare card):
- go to www.service.nsw.gov.au
- Click on the SIGN UP Tab or LOG IN if you are previously regsitered on the site
- Once logged into the dashboard there is a SERVICE BOX - click on OFFICE OF SPORT
- Click on APPLY FOR THE VOUCHER
- Verify students identity with your medicare card - you will also have to provide the childs height, weight & active hours
- Voucher code will be shown on screen plus emailed to you
- Once you recieve your voucher number you can proceed to the soccer regsitration process below & register - you will need to put in the Active Kids Voucher number
*If claiming the ACTIVE KIDS REBATE, please obtain your voucher prior to registering your child for football - you will need the voucher number through the registration process
Step 2. Register to play in 2024
- 3 & 4 year old Kick Off Program REGISTER HERE
-Under 5 through to Over 35s REGISTER HERE
*Make sure you also continue to to steps 4-6 below after you register
*Please note this system does not work very well with mobile phones. If you are having issues registering please try to register on a computer before contacting us
*All players turning 12 & over this year must upload a photo in the registration process (Under 5-11s not necessary)
These ages can not complete their rego without a photo , 11s & under can click past this step)
A passport STYLE head & shoulder photo taken on a mobile phone is enough
Make sure auto populated boxes in the registration system are still relevant. Ie update emergency contacts and team requests otherwise we will still see last years requests.
Click through the following steps:
>Start my registration
>Get Started If you have not played befor or since 2018
>Continue This first step registers for the play football system- enter parents details at this stage. Player registration will start on the next page.
If you have played before >Sign in use your previous log in email address & password (or reset password)
If you have never played >Register (Add details, name of player, address)
If you have any issues with this section contact Play Football Support Centre Ph:02 88807983 (Mon- Fri 9am-9pm & staurday 10am-3pm) or email playfootball.support@ffa.com.au
>Select Person you are registering (yourself, or a family member)
ONLY for current account holders where the system already has your information, if you havnt done so in a previous step - for eg your children >Link this participant to my account
>Select a product (correct age group for eg Mini Roos 5-7s) -complete all details
>Update information such as email addresses, schools (this is the email address the club will use for all communication after regsitration)
>Add a Photo for players from 12 years and over - Juniors under 12 years can move onto the next section
>Confirm all details
>Review & Pay >Enter Active Kids Voucher (for school aged children *make sure youve entered thsi correctly as we cant amend this)>Make payement WITH CREDIT CARD
>complete registration or perform another registration
If you are registering another family member enter their basic details & search for their existing record from myfootball system. Select their record if on the list. If their is no record proceed with creating a new record.
You will recieve an email acknowledgement receipt of your registration & a further email from our club once we recieve ID etc & have approved the registration.
Please read below for further details dont forget to check the 'calendar' tab download 'Team App'
Step 3: NEW PLAYERS TO THE CLUB:
- juniors & over 35s (not 3 & 4s or adults) Must provide a birth certificate, passport or licence.
- ID can be scanned and emailed to registrar@gretabranxtonfc.com.au, text to 0429701578 or dropped into the rego days.
- YOUR REGISTRATION WILL NOT BE APPROVED UNTIL THIS IS COMPLETE
If you are working out which age group you are- it is the age you turn this year. For eg if you turn 8 on the 1st or January or the 30th Dec 2024, you are in under 8's this year.
A set questions will be asked in the registration process, particularly for juniors. Make sure you put details of the school your child attends. There is also a spot to 'request' a team or playing with a friend.. Please write here for eg would like to play with John Smith, want to play with Kirkton School kids, with same team as last year, not with same team as last year etc. This cannot always be guaranteed however will be taken into account & approved where possible
Registration closes 28th FEB: $50 Late Fee applicable from 1st March
Player deregistration fee: $20 (No deregistrations are possible if a player has taken the field & played a game)
Transfer fees to another club within HVFA zone:$50 (mini roos exempt)
Multi Rego Fee: $30 Juniors, $50 Seniors
All registrations once completed are sent an automatic email with a 'Pending Registartion' when you register. After this point the club & the association also need to approve your registration before it is finaliised and you are eligible to play. Dont panic when this doesnt happen straight away - The registrar often does this in bulk at the end of February.
If you need help with your regsitration see 'playfootball' above for the online rego or phone or email our registrar Stewart : registrar@gretabranxtonfc.com.au / 0429701578
Registration fee breakdown can be viewed within the registration process.
Please remember all of our club committee are volunteers & have full time jobs & answer calls when they can. Leave a message or text and they will return your call when possible.
Step 4. ALL Club Communication will be on 'STACK TEAM APP' - DOWNLOAD NOW
The club & each teams main form of communication will be through a smart phone app called 'Stack Team App' Please add this app on your phone, search for 'Greta Branxton Football Club' within teh aopp and add your contact details. You do not need to add a team until your team has been allocated at a muster day
All club & team information will be sent to very player via TEAM APP.
It is detrimental for club communication for you to join!
If you dont instal team app you will not get notifiactions of events, wet weather cancellations, or even details of when the Playing Draw for each team has been released.
You can check the TEAM APP calendar for all dates inc training kick off, meet your team etc
The club will send you initial details via email however all communication WILL swap over to Team App shortly there after for all info such as meet the team reminders, cancelled games due to wet weather etc etc.
Last year those who chose to skip this step missed vital information
If you do not have a mobile phone you can access it via a computer at www.teamapp.com
For mobile phones Download the app here
Make sure you add yourselves to our facebook page for updates & instargram for season photos as well
Step 5. Purchase Uniforms
Click on the link to purchase uniforms through our easy to use online store.
If today is not suitable you can come back at any time on Team app and purchase.
Any uniforms purchased incorrectly can be exchanged for correct sizing.
Incorrect sizing will be exchanged without a problem as long as the item is in its original packaging and has not been worn.
The club provided training kits & playing shirts for all players (shirts are handed out at the field each week before the game).
Players need to purchase playing shorts & socks, football boots & shin pads.
All other items such as club polo shirts, jackets & beanies can be worn to training & the games but are not manditory.
These items will also be available at extra uniform days and at the canteen on Saturday game days through the season.
STEP 6: Club Dates to remeber
from 16th Jan: Zone League Training & trials 6pm - 7.30pm (every tuesday & thursdays shortly)
6th & 20th Feb: Rego & info day 4.30-6.30pm Miller Park
Team Meet the Coach Days at Miller Park
Tuesday 5th March: Under 12-18s Meet the Team U12&13 5pm, U14&15 5.30pm,U16-18 6pm
Monday 11th March: Under 8-11s Meet the Team U8 4.30, U9 5pm, U10 5.30pm, U11 6pm
Tuesday 12th March: Under 5-7s Meet the Team U5/6s 4pm, U7 5.30pm
Monday 18 th March: Kick Off 3 & 4s Info Session 4.30pm
Training starts a week after meet the team depending on team members & coaches. Further training details on players tab
Once you are finished registering (or prior if you need extra info) Head to the 'Players' & 'Calendar' Tabs for all the important info & dates you need to know
* More info on each age group in the 'players/ team info' tab: Please check out this tab for details such as when the season starts, whos team will i be in, or a request to play in a specific team, when is training, what uniforms do I need etc.
Please check junk mail or add secretary@gretabranxtonfc.com.au & registrar@gretabranxtonfc.com.au to your safe email list
Any further information or help required that you cannot find on the site please contact:
Registrar: Stewart at registrar@gretabranxtonfc.com.au or 0429701578
Assistant Registrar Sophie Palmowski
Secretary : Lauren at secretary@gretabranxtonfc.com.au 0428773002
President: Luke Thrift: lukethrift@hotmail.com or 0400651987
Uniform Officer Beth Done
Please remember these are voluntary positions and all committee have full time jobs. They are diligent volunteers and will return your email or call as soon as they can
