New parents, players and even some "old" parents and players have questions. Lindfield FC has tried to answer many of them below: It is a requirement of Ku‑Ring‑Gai & District Soccer Association that all players registering with Lindfield FC (and any Club in the KDSA) for the first time must supply a copy of their birth certificate or their passport for age verification. This is an important requirement for registration.
Some Background:
· Over 1900 playing members
· Caters for boys & girls, men & women - From school age about 5 years
· Girls only teams (play on Sundays)
· Womens Teams (play on Sundays)
· Womens Over 30 Teams
· All Age Mens Teams
· Over 35 & Over 45 Mens Teams
· Trained Coaches support parent coaches
· SafeClub
When is my child old enough to start playing soccer?
It is a requirement that children must be attending school full-time to play for our Club. This means from Kindergarten year and up.
Can my child play with friends?
Our Club regards the grading process as being an important part of the season’s preparation. We have found that players who are not graded properly do not have as much fun playing as they otherwise could. Our emphasis is very much on fun, but we also like to make sure the players are given every chance to improve their soccer skills and to try to make sure they come back to football year after year. There is some leeway in the Under 6 and Under 7 age groups for players to play with friends, but only if they are not graded in the top teams in the age group.
To organise your U6 or U7 child to play with friends download the "Player Request Form" (from Downloads on the left hand side of the home page www.lsc.asn.au ) complete it and send it in to PO Box 206, Lindfield or bring it to registration or grading or email it to junior6-9@lsc.asn.au
Does my child have to play in his or her own age group?
Lindfield FC prefers that players only play in their correct age group (it is usually best for the player!). An exception is where the Club may ask a player to play up an age group to increase the number of players in that age group and allow the creation of another team or balancing of numbers.
What times and places will my child most likely play?
Most junior games are played on Saturdays between 8.30 and Noon. The Ku‑Ring‑Gai & District Soccer Association stretches from the lower north shore to Brooklyn, although the younger age groups are unlikely to travel too far, as they are grouped into the northern area of KDSA. From Juniors Under 9 upwards, some games are organised for the afternoon and even Sunday morning where there is likely to be a conflict with morning school sport for team members. This enables players to play for both school and Club, which we believe is an important requirement.
Who is my Manager?
Each team need one parent to volunteer as Manager and another as Coach. Teams allocate Managers after the grading process is complete.
When is grading? See the calendar on the LFC web site
In addition, trial games against other clubs will be arranged prior to the start of the season. See the Calendar on the web site – www.lfc.asn.au
What day will training be?
After the grading process, each team nominates a Manager, Coach and, in the Under 6 to Under 9 age groups, a referee, normally from parents of players in that team. The Manager and Coach are responsible for deciding on a training day that best suits the majority of the team, and it is subject to space being available at the time and location selected. It’s not possible until this happens to say which day training will take place.
Do you have Women's teams?
Following on from the enormous success with the Girls and Womens teams from U9 to All Age, we are looking forward to also fielding teams in most age groups this year. These competitions play on Sundays (except U9 girls).
What are the fees for playing football with LFC and how do I register?
Please go to 'Players & Registration' on the LFC website. This is the Club’s preferred option, since it saves the Club and hence all members time and money.
Existing players should already have access to this system in order to re-register. If you have lost or did not receive this password, email us at info@lfc.asn.au and we'll get you a new one.
New Players (you have NEVER played with Lindfield Football Club before) may register without needing a password (one will be issued on registration)
If you register this way, you must either pay by Card on line or send a cheque immediately. You are not registered till you pay. Only financial members will be placed in a team.
or,
Download and fill in the Registration Form (see ‘Downloads’ on the Home Page – www.lfc.asn.au ) and bring it with your payment to Registration Day at West Lindfield Sport & Rec Club, Highfield Rd Lindfield. See calendar for dates.
or,
Download and fill in the Registration Form and mail it to Lindfield Football Club, PO Box 206, Lindfield 2070 with your payment, as directed on the form.
The Club accepts payment via cash, cheque or credit card (MasterCard, Visa, and Bankcard) (NO EFTPOS).
DUE TO A MINORITY OF TARDY PAYERS IN PAST YEARS WE HAVE A FIRM POLICY PLAYERS WILL NOT BE PLACED IN A FINAL TEAM UNTIL PAYMENT IN FULL HAS BEEN RECEIVED - NO EXCEPTIONS!
You can even register after the season has started providing there is a place in a team.
