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 The Junior football teams at Mitchelton are a very large component of our Club. We have over 500 players in our teams and have had to limit the numbers of players at times to ensure that we can continue to provide adequate training and car parking facilities.
Mitchelton FC is one of the top 3 largest Clubs on the North side of Brisbane. Mitchelton Football Club is a community minded organisation with a vision that ensures the continued development of football facilities whilst ensuring the Teralba Park precinct retains a green open space for all current and future Mitchelton generations. The club works closely with the Brisbane City Council to ensure the park is developed with this vision in mind.
Mitchie FC welcomes new members and wishes that all junior players and parents have a great experience meeting new friends and enjoying what is a fantastic sport.
Junior Registration Fees
Click here to see:
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The registration fees for 2012;
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What is included in the registration fees;
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De-registration process; and
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Registration refund process.
Junior Sign-On Information
It is important that we understand the Junior Sign-on procedure so as to save disappointment at a later stage. Please Note: Children must have turned 5 years of age to register.
For full details about the 2012 sign-on process, please click here
The full registration fee/s must be paid before the start of fixtures.
Children from 5 years of age through to under 16's will be required to bring the following on Sign-on Day:
a) Themselves for a photo or perhaps to sign forms
b) Their Parents (Mum or Dad) so they can sign forms
c) A copy of a Birth Certificate or Passport or Registration of Birth for the club to keep plus the original document for the Registrar to sight
d) Appropriate Fees - No player can play until full registration fees are paid
e) NO player will be allowed to participate unless fully registered
Children who register after sign-on days will also need to bring a recent Passport Photograph (Clear head shot with No Hats) as well as the above requirements.
What does it all cost for a junior player?
So, taking all of the above into account, you should take into consideration the cost of all of the items listed below in order to determine what dollars you are up for to have a child play with the club. Please note that some of these items are optional.
- Training Ball
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Water Bottle
- Sports bag
- Towel
- Tape for bootlaces
- Mitchelton Club Shirt
- Mitchelton Club Jacket
- Contribution towards end-of-season individual team breakup
Junior Playing Information
Junior Match Fees
All junior players pay a match fee to the Club for every game they play except for the finals series. Managers will be responsible for collecting the appropriate Match Fees from each child and placing the fees into the envelope provided and returned to the Club as soon as possible after the game. Club Match Fees are $7 per player per game.
Match fees contribute to paying for club operational costs, including match balls, nets, whistles, grounds maintenance, BCC rates, water usage charges, insurances, electricity, phone and other items require to run the club and maintain the facility.
Team managers may also seek an additional contribution per player per game to be put towards an individual team breakup (outside the MFC Junior break up) at the conclusion of the season. This is normally decided by a team manager in consultation with the team member’s parents. It is up to individual teams to make the decision as to whether they wish to hold their own breakup for the players.
Grading Policy
The grading policies with respect to particular age groups are as follows:
- Under 6, 7, 8, 9 - All teams are selected based on 1) playing in a previous Mitchelton team, 2) if the player knows another player or 3) which school they go to. There is no grading of players for these age groups.
- Under 10 to 16 - In these age groups, players will go through a formal grading process. Players will be placed into teams that suit their ability. Previous team affiliations/friends are not necessarily able to be considered.
- ONLY players who are registered with Mitchelton FC can participate in training/assessment/grading sessions.
- In allocating players to teams the Club may need to take into account the need for coaches and/or managers in each team.
- The Club will make every endeavor to ensure that all “Divisional” teams play in the Division that suits their abilities.
- The Club will make every endeavor to place registered players into a team. In a very small number of instances this may mean that a player may have to be offered the option of “playing up” into a higher age group team if they are the only places left available. This option will only be taken with the full consent of the player and parents and only if the Club believes that the player can handle playing in the higher age group.
- Where the situation arises that there are insufficient numbers of players to enable a particular team to be fielded in an age group, the “playing up” option will be explored, and, failing that, the Club will assist in identifying other Clubs who may be able to use players from such teams.
Coaches and Managers
As with any organisation of our size, it is sometimes difficult to find qualified coaches for all teams. Every team is required to have a Coach and a Manager. Coaches and Managers are usually sourced from parents or relations of the players. Should any parent feel they would like to get into coaching please contact
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You are also able to participate in a Level I coaching course, but this is not compulsory. In recent years Mitchie has run Level 1 coaching courses in conjunction with Coerver Coaching Australia and this has been very well received by coaches from all age groups.
Please note a Coaches and Managers Information session will be held before the commencement of fixtures. The Manager from each team MUST attend one of these sessions. Please contact Pedr Kilpatrick (
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) if you require further information on these sessions.
Coach and Manager ID Cards
All coaches and managers will be issued with ID cards indicating that a coach and manager are bona fide team officials. These MUST be worn at all fixtures. Referees will only acknowledge team officials who are wearing ID cards. Failure to comply with this rule could result in loss of points and a Club fine. ID cards will be issued in your teams corresponding pigeonholes in the Clubhouse.
Player ID Cards
Through Football Federation Australia and Football Brisbane a new arrangement is currently being put in place for Player ID Cards. Managers for all teams will be issued with their team's player ID cards. It is important that these ID cards are available at every game as the opposition has the right to check them. ID Cards must be returned along with all other equipment to the Club on the completion of the season. If you do not have a card for every player in your team you should contact the Club registrar before fixtures commence. Any player without an ID card is either unregistered or the registration has not come through.
These players must NOT play unless the association gives permission. Do NOT play these players without permission. The Club receives a fine for every unregistered player as well as loss of points. Unregistered players are also not covered by insurance.
Fixture Details
Coaches and managers will be provided with fixture details as soon as they become available from Football Brisbane. Fixture details will be left in the individual team pigeonholes in the Clubhouse and should be picked up by the Coach or Manager ONLY. It is the Manager's responsibility to ensure all players are informed as to the time and venue of their game and that all players have transport to and from the ground. Ground location sheets will need to be supplied to all parents. It is important that players arrive at the ground at least 30 minutes before kick off time, as officials will often prohibit latecomers from taking the field. Ground locations and any changes to fixtures can be found on the Football Brisbane website http://www.footballbrisbane.com.au/.
The Team Benches
Only team officials and interchange/reserve players are permitted to sit on the team benches (Dugout). All players must remain seated whilst in the dugout and are required to wear a bib or alternate coloured shirt over their playing strip. The referees have the right to remove both players and team officials from the dugout. Any such request should be adhered to without complaint.
Playing Time
It is the policy of Mitchelton Football Club Inc that ALL children be given fair time on the field. Players will not develop by regularly sitting on the bench. Coaches of teams playing in finals competition matches may use their discretion to change their on-field players to suit the status of the match.
Home Strips
Players will be allocated a full set of Home playing strips at the beginning of the season. Spare playing strips will be kept at the clubhouse if a player forgets their own. Any borrowed strips will have to be registered by a ground official at the Club. It is the Managers responsibility that these are washed and returned to the clubhouse at the following training night.
Alternate Strips
Each team Manager should check beforehand on the shirt colours of the opposition. If you have a colour clash, the HOME teams will need to get, and wear, an alternate strip. These strips are available from the ground official at the Club. We ask that all alternate strips be returned washed to the Club on the first training night after the game. DO NOT keep alternate strips, as other teams will need them. The HOME team is responsible to change in the event of a clash.
Borrowing Players
If teams are likely to be short of players for a game teams are entitled to borrow players from another Mitchelton team in accordance with Football Brisbane regulations. There are strict rules for borrowing players and the breaking of these rules will result in loss of points and fines to the Club. Managers and coaches are asked to keep a note of all borrowed players so that they do not become ineligible for their own team. Before borrowing a particular player, the arrangement must always be discussed with the player's team manager in the first instance and then with the player's parents. If a player is borrowed they do not have to pay the match fee a second time.
Ground Officials
During 2011, we will ask each team to provide Ground Officials. Training and a list of duties will be provided at the Managers and Coaches Information evening held prior to the commencement of season. At all junior games there will be at least one (1) Ground Official appointed from the Home Club to each game. The Ground Official will ensure the correct functioning of the day. Ground Officials will be easily identified by their bright orange vests. ANY PROBLEMS ON THE DAY SHOULD BE REFERRED TO A GROUND OFFICAL.
Match Sheets
Each manager will complete a match sheet for every game. It is extremely important that you make yourself aware of the CORRECT way to fill out a match sheet. REMEMBER: NO FELT PENS!!
1) It is the responsibility of the EACH team to supply a match sheet for their team
2) The full name of each player taking part in the match must be written along with their corresponding shirt number.
3) Players do NOT have to sign the sheet provided the manager has their ID card. The exception to this is when the opposition manager requests the sheet to be signed to verify the player.
4) Incorrect spelling of names or incorrectly filled out match sheets can and will result in a Club fine and loss of points for the team. The match sheet must then be handed to the Referee for his/her signature. The opposing manager must also sign the match sheet.
5) It is the responsibility of the HOME TEAM to forward the copies of the original match sheets to Football Brisbane. Mitchelton FC will forward all match sheets from home games on behalf of teams providing that they are left in the drop box inside the clubhouse.
Match Results
From Under 12's up it is the responsibility of the Managers to update results of the game onto the Results Vault website. This is accessed through the Football Brisbane website with your user name and password which will be provided to you at the beginning of the season. If you do not receive your login details please contact Craig Gilmour via (
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). All match sheets MUST be given to the official referees. If there are no official referees home team match sheets be handed to the Ground Official or placed in the designated tray inside the clubhouse to be sent direct to Football Brisbane.
Wet Weather Procedures
It is important Managers let all players know of the wet weather procedures. The Football Brisbane website provides up to the minute information on ground closures for fixtures. This should be your first point of contact for all wet whether enquires. Decisions for morning matches will usually be made at 7am on the day of the game. It is no good ringing the day before as no decision will be made.
If Teralba Park is closed for fixtures due to wet weather we will endeavour to have this information listed on our website in addition to the Football Brisbane website.
For wet weather information on training nights it is important that ONLY Managers call the Club to determine whether training has been cancelled. It is then the responsibility of the Manager to contact their respective teams. With 700 children at our Club it can sometimes become a bit hectic answering all the phone calls. A good team procedure will eradicate a lot of the problems.
Trial or Friendly Games
NO team is to play a trial or friendly game against another Club without first seeking permission from the Club. All games must be sanctioned by Football Brisbane in order for the players to be covered by insurance.
Playing Equipment
Under our Duty of Care policy ALL children must wear shin pads and boots to training & games. Any player not wearing these will not be allowed to participate.
The club encourages all players to have their own correct size football and to bring it to training. Please make sure your ball is clearly marked with your name.
Ball Sizes
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Under 6, 7, 8, 9 - Size 3
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Under 10, 11, 12, 13 - Size 4
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Under 14, 15, 16 & above - Size 5
During games, players must only wear brands of clothing approved by the governing body. Mitchelton socks and shorts only are to be used for fixtures. We are constantly being checked in this area and failure to comply will see the club being fined.
Additional Mitchelton Shorts and Socks can be purchased at the clubhouse. Gear Shop hours are 6.30pm to 7pm Tuesday and Thursday only.
Training Schedule
Click here to see the training schedule for 2011.
Training Details
The proposed training schedule is set out in the section on "Junior Sign-On Information". This is a tentative schedule and there may be some minor changes based on available space and commitments/requirements of coaches. There will be NO training on public holidays.
General Information
Asthma
Players who are likely to require the use of an asthma treatment medication during a game should have their names marked with an “A” on the match sheet to ensure that a referee does not refuse the use of such medication during a game. Players who require such medication must bring their own supply to all matches.
Spectacles
If a player is required to wear spectacles, please ensure that they have plastic lenses and that they are suitably restrained such that they cannot be dislodged during a game
Contact Lenses
If a player wears contact lenses, it is a wise precaution to take a spare set to games.
Jewellery
Both male and female players should be aware that a match referee is entitled to request that jewellery including chains, watches, bracelets and body piecing such as earrings, nose rings and eyebrow studs be removed prior to a player taking the field.
Hats
Players, at the referee’s discretion, may wear hats with soft brims.
Casts
Players are not permitted to play if they have casts on broken limbs. The referee has the final say on what medical supports are considered to be dangerous to players.
Refreshments
Players are encouraged to provide their own water bottle for every game and training session. Dehydration is a real concern to player safety.
Personal Valuables
Please ensure all personal items especially valuables are kept within your sight and not left in the Clubhouse or dressing rooms. Whilst every effort will be made to locate missing items, the Club cannot take responsibility for any such loss.
Emergency Procedures
If a player is injured there is a First Aid Kit and ice available within the clubhouse. Please seek the assistance of a Club Official or Ground Official. If an ambulance is required please call ‘000’ and state your location as Mitchelton Football Club, Teralba Park, Osbourne Road Mitchelton.
Sunscreen
Players are encouraged to supply their own sunscreen as many games are played during the day.
Referee Information
Small Sided Football
Mitchelton FC has a great system of training and utilising our own Junior players (U14 to U17) to be referees for our Small-Sided Football matches. This has proved very successful for all involved. These Referees are put through and must pass an officially recognised training course before they take the field. Our Small-Sided Football Referee Manager oversees the recruitment process, arranges the necessary training and then allocates referees to the games. The Coordinators also provide continuing feedback and support to the Referees during the games. If you have questions/comments/feedback or your child would like to be involved in becoming a Small-Sided Football Referee, please contact Graham "Pa" Coomber via email
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Having our young players refereeing the under 6s to under 10s games has significantly strengthened their confidence levels and self esteem, as well as building their Club spirit. It also teaches them to appreciate the difficulties faced by official referees in their own games!! Our Club encourages players to take up this activity and requests that all parents encourage these young people. Please remember at all times that they are young and may be nervous to start with, but that they are entitled to respect for their commitment in helping your children. Maybe your children will be in the same position at some time in the future.
Divisional
All divisional players, U12 - U16, pay referees fees. If Football Brisbane referees and assistant referees are officiating at fixtures they will require payment BEFORE the start of the game. The fees for referees and assistant referees are set by Football Brisbane at the commencement of each season and are published on the Football Brisbane website. A copy of these fees will be issued to each team Manager in the Coaches and Manager Handbook. Each team is responsible for half the fees. The collection and payment of these fees is the responsibility of the Manager of each team.
If an official referee is not available at a game it is the responsibility of the home team to provide an unofficial referee and assistant. Please note that if an unofficial referee or assistant asks for payment the away team may contribute to these fees if they wish. The home team can pay unofficial referees and assistants if they wish but it is not recommended. If you are playing away from home and the opposing team asks you to contribute to the fees for an unofficial referee or assistant, please advise them that it is NOT Football Brisbane policy. However, common sense should prevail in such instances.
All referees regardless of age or gender should be treated with respect and their decisions accepted without argument. The referee is always RIGHT!
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