2024 Registration Details

We are a non-for profit organisation and rely on all players / parents and the committee to help run the club. 
We have a proud history of success and will always strive to offer our members a club where they can enjoy their football in an environment which is nurturing, and players can develop.   As the club has grown it is our objective that Gunners SC field teams in the highest level of competitions available in the local Association whilst at the same time place our players in teams that are appropriate to their football skill level.


2024 Registration

All registrations must be done electronically at www.playfootball.com.au 
Junior players who are currently attending school may be entitled to the NSW Government $50.00 Active Kids Rebate Voucher. 
Parents can obtain their voucher through Service NSW service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-active-kids-voucher 

2024 Fees

 Little Gunners (Toddlers Academy) 
for 4-5 years
 $100 Includes shirt, short, socks, ball and match fees. Please send your expression of interest to gunnersregistrar@gmail.com.
See bottom of page (do not register through playfootball)

 U6-U7$200 Includes registration, Match Fees and Competition Referee Fees - NO MORE TO PAY
 U8-U9 $240  Includes registration, Match Fees and Competition Referee Fees - NO MORE TO PAY
 U10-U11 $275  Includes registration, Match Fees and Competition Referee Fees - NO MORE TO PAY
 U12 $320  Includes registration, Match Fees and Competition Referee Fees - NO MORE TO PAY
 U13-U14 $335  Includes registration, Match Fees and Competition Referee Fees - NO MORE TO PAY
 U15-U16 $345  Includes registration, Match Fees and Competition Referee Fees - NO MORE TO PAY
 U17-U18 $365  Includes registration, Match Fees and Competition Referee Fees - NO MORE TO PAY
 All Age $420 Includes Registration fee and Match fees (ref fees payable for Home Games)
 M League $520 Includes Registration fee and Match fees (ref fees payable for Home Games)
2024 fee increases are in line with increases from both Football NSW, Macarthur Football 

FULL PAYMENT IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION. ON-LINE REGISTRATIONS ONLY. 

Please note that it is the age your child is turning in 2024 that determines which group they fall in. 
Eg: A child turning 8 anywhere from the 1st of Jan through to the 31st Dec in 2024 will be in the U8’s and so on. 
They can not play down in age. Anyone wanting to play up in age will need to be assessed to ensure they are capable and only if a position is available.  Please call Danyon 0478 576 888 if you need further advice. 

Please note that approval of your registration does not automatically mean your child has secured a place in a team. 
Whilst we’ll endeavor to create teams to accommodate as many as possible, there may not be enough players to fill a team in each grade. Early registrations will assist in minimising the chance of this happening.  Should we not be able to place your child, an immediate refund will be issued. 


Sponsorship Enquiries: For anyone wanting to offer sponsorship please contact Gary Phillips – Club President 0418 963 249 or Gunners SC Secretary Nicholas Pedreira 0432 181 669 

Code of Conduct:All players (including parents / guardians of junior players), Coaches and Managers are required to accept and abide by the Gunners Soccer Club Code of Conduct. The documents can be viewed on the club website. 

Timetable of Events 2024:(tentative dates only / subject to change – check Facebook & website for updated information) 
∙ 06/01/2024- Registration open online – visit www.playfootball.com.au 
∙ 29/01/2024- U8 – U18 Grading / Placement & Training commences (see below for details) 
∙ 11/02/2024- U6 & U7 Orientation (Team Placement) – 11.00am Sunday, at the Gunners Clubhouse 
∙ March 2024- Trial games (2 to 3 weekends weather permitting -TBA) 
∙ 15-17/03/2024- M League Competition commences 
∙ 05/04/2024- Macarthur local competition commences. 
∙ 05/05/2024- External competitions (State Cup) commences. 
∙ 17/08/2024- Mini-Roos Gala Days (U6 – U11) Location to be confirmed. 
∙ 02/09/2024- U10s & U11s Cup and Plate Finals – Location to be confirmed. 
∙ 23-25/08 & 06-08/09- Finals series 
∙ 15/09/2024- Champion of Champions competition is held. 
∙ November:- Junior & Senior Presentations - TBA 

Equipment Purchases: Socks & shorts will be available for purchase on all grading nights and at the U6/U7 orientation day. 
Shorts $25.00 / Socks $15.00. EFTPOS available. 

M League:  M League competition will commence weekend of 17th March. 

Little Gunners Academy: Depending on numbers the group will be formed in late March for first game 5th April and will involve training once a week and inter club games on Saturday mornings 8am to 8.45am 
Submit interest for Little Gunners to gunnersregistrar@gmail.com 
Once submission of interest is received and we have confirmation of a volunteer coach, we will forward the link to register through our website. (do not register through Playfootball Australia) 
For 4 & 5 year olds only.  If your child is turning 6 in 2024, please attend the U6/U7 Orientation detailed below. 

Team formation (grading / placement), Training & Games
Please note team grading / placement dates and times below and ensure you have registered prior to commencement of any football activity with the club. Players must be registered with www.playfootball.com.au to be eligible for trials to ensure they are covered by insurances etc. 

Small Sided Games: The following age groups will be playing ‘Small Sided Games’ in 2024: 
U6 & U7: Number of players 4 v 4       Ball Size 3 
U8 & U9: Number of players 7 v 7       Ball Size 3 
U10 & U11:Number of players 9 v 9    Ball Size 4 

U6 & U7 Team Formation (Orientation Day): Sunday, 11/02/2024 at 11.00AM – At Bensley Reserve 
The club will attempt to meet request to play with friends for U6 & U7 where possible. 

U8-U18 Grading/Placement 2024 Timetable

Please note grading / placement dates and times below as you will be required to attend and participate in games.

2023 coaches are encouraged to attend team grading/placement to assist with the process.

PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY AND BE READY TO START ON TIME.

All participants are required to wear proper football attire (football shorts, shin pads, socks & boots) and have a water bottle for all football activities

 Age Group2024 Grading Days Time 
Grading Day 3
Only if required
Time 
Under 8
Mon 29 Jan
 Mon 5 Feb
 6pm-7pm Mon 12 Feb - Wed 14 Feb TBA
 Under 9
Tues 30 Jan
Tues 6 Feb 
6pm-7pm  Mon 12 Feb - Wed 14 Feb  TBA
 Under 10
 Wed 31 Jan
Wed 7 Feb
6pm-7pm  Mon 12 Feb - Wed 14 Feb  TBA
 Under 11
 Thurs 1 Feb
Thurs 8 Feb
6pm-7pm  Mon 12 Feb - Wed 14 Feb  TBA
 Under 12 Boys
 Fri 2 Feb
Fri 9 Feb
 6pm-7pm Mon 12 Feb - Wed 14 Feb  TBA
 Girls Under 12 - Under 18
 Fri 2 Feb
Fri 9 Feb
 7.15pm-8.30pm Mon 12 Feb - Wed 14 Feb  TBA
 Under 13 Boys
Mon 29 Jane
Mon 5 Feb
 7.15pm-8.30pm Mon 12 Feb - Wed 14 Feb  TBA
 Under 14 Boys
 Tues 30 Jan
Tues 6 Feb
 7.15pm-8.30pm Mon 12 Feb - Wed 14 Feb  TBA
 Under 15 Boys
 Wed 31 Jan
Wed 7 Feb
 7.15pm-8.30pm Mon 12 Feb - Wed 14 Feb  TBA
 Under 16 Boys
 Thurs 1 Feb
Thurs 8 Feb
 7.15pm-8.30pm Mon 12 Feb - Wed 14 Feb  TBA
 Under 17 & Under 18 Boys
Sat 3 Feb
 10.00am Mon 12 Feb - Wed 14 Feb  TBA
Senior Ladies & Men’s Players: Once registered you should contact your Team Manager for training details etc. 
New senior players wanting to join a team, please contact Danyon Kennedy 0478 576 888 or Gary Phillips on 0418 963 249 or email gunnersregistrar@gmail.com 

Team Coach & Managers 2024: 
If you are interested in coaching or managing a Gunners SC team this year, please contact the club Coach Coordinator - Danyon Kennedy 0478 576 888 or email at: gsccoachingco@gmail.com 

Macarthur Football Association wants to ensure that all coaches are accredited and as such a number of coaching courses will be available for enrolment. Please ask us for more information on the courses at registration. 
If you are already an accredited coach you will need to provide the club with your coach accreditation information at registration. 

Canteen 
Please note it is a condition of joining our soccer club that you assist with Canteen duty. We require 2 players/parents from each team for 1 hour before and after EVERY home game. 

All Enquiries to:   
Gunners Coaching Coordinator – U8 to U18 & All Age enquiries - Danyon Kennedy 0478 576 888 
Gunners SC President: O35 enquiries: Gary Phillips - 0418 963 249 
Mini’s Coordinator – Little Gunners & U6 to U7 enquiries – Yvonne Phillips 0438 484 442 
Gunners SC Secretary Nicholas Pedreira 0432 181 669 

Dates to remember 
∙ The M-League competitions will commence earlier than all other competitions (15-17 Mar 2024) to reduce the number of scheduled double-header rounds across those competitions. Two rounds will be played before breaking for Easter. 
All other competitions, plus the resumption of the M-League competitions, will commence on the weekend commencing Friday 5 April 2024 (the weekend after Easter)
∙ The first round of the 2024 State Cup will take place on the 5 May 2024. No M-League fixtures have been fixtured for that weekend. 
∙ Mother’s Day will be celebrated on 12/05/2024 so no junior double-headers will be scheduled for that day. 
∙ No matches have been scheduled for the June long weekend, so we do have that weekend available as a catch-up date if required. 
∙ State of Origin dates (no matches to be scheduled): 5 Jun, 26 Jun and 17 Jul. 
∙ Mid-year school holidays (July) commence on 6 July 2024, and in keeping with previous competition models, no minis matches have been scheduled on the middle weekend being 13-14 July 2024. Unfortunately, we cannot offer the same opportunity to the M-SAP competitions as we need to avoid adding mid-week/double-header fixtures to their draw 
∙ The MFA SAP program has increases to a 12-team competitions in 2024 so we have developed two draws showing a 10-team competition model and a 12-team model. The 12-team model will see one full round of competition (11 weeks). At the conclusion of this one full round, the competition will be split into two competitions of 6 teams each and two full rounds of football will be played (the final round to be played at Lynwood which will take the place of a Gala Day). 
∙ 2024 Mini Gala Days (non-competitive i.e. no knockout format) will be held on 17 August 2024 which will conclude the football season for all Mini teams with the possible exception of the M-SAP (12-team competitions) who will play their last round at Lynwood on 31 August 2024. 
∙ Grand Finals (Male Div 1 and ML Men's) – 23-25 Aug (all Female plus Div 2 and below (all genders)) – 6-8 Sep. This is one week earlier than the 2023 schedule to allow for further venues to be available for use in the final’s series – we struggled to secure venue options this year due to field handovers to Councils etc. 
∙ The Champion of Champions series begins on 15 September 2024, and we have ensured that all Division 1 Grand Finals are held prior to this date.