Welcome to the 2018 Football season at the Mighty Gatton Redbacks Football Club.

 Firstly, thank you for choosing Gatton Redbacks as your friendly, family orientated club whether it be playing, managing, coaching, spectating, volunteering or sponsoring.  Our Football Club is arguably the best club in the zone, due to the efforts of our volunteers and the respectable way we demonstrate ourselves as a club on and off the pitch.

In regards to coaches and managers, please don’t be afraid to put your hand up to help as no experience is needed.  These people are essential and generally selected from parents of players within teams. No experience is necessary as Adam Jackwitz, our director of coaching, along with our experienced coaches are there to assist and guide new coaches in the development of our junior footballers.

Then there is behind the scenes, the volunteers who drive the club, the efforts of these tireless people make the club what it is today.  If you are able to volunteer some of your time to the club it would be greatly appreciated.  We particularly require assistance in our canteen which is one of our largest fundraisers.  Although our fees have risen this year, the canteen is the reason we can keep our fees as low as possible.  On home games, as per previous years each team will be required to perform canteen duties.  Information regarding this will filter through via coaches and managers.

Like any club, sponsors are vital and we encourage our club members to use the services of our sponsors. There are various forms of sponsorship available and it is a fantastic way to be involved and to gain exposure in such a large community.  If you are interested in sponsoring please contact the Club Secretary, Carley Logan, at gattonredbacksfc@gmail.com.

Along with all the rules and regulations for club personnel, there also comes a responsibility and expectation of the players, young and old.  Remember you are signing as a TEAM player so commitment and a positive attitude are attributes required within our club.  Please, with our competition teams familiarise yourselves with our club song as we love to hear this tune ringing from the dressing rooms after a hard fought win.

 Lastly, remember the most influential people in a child's life are their parents.                                                                                                                                                          'Keep it positive or it's pointless!'

 Welcome and all the best for the 2018 football season.

Adam Halstead  

Club President 2018