Frequently Asked Questions

While everyone enjoys winning, youth sport is a time to develop skills and friendships and to have fun. By learning together, you can create a special bond with the team, often including your own child!

Who can play for the Springwood United Football Club (SUFC) or Springwood Netball Club (SNC)?

SUFC and SNC registrations are open to all persons turning 5 years or older in the year they wish to register. Our oldest player to date is 69.

How do I register and how much does it cost?

Registration for the winter season is usually in January/February for football (soccer) and netball. Registration for the spring season is in late August for the afternoon local competition. You must register in person at the Summerhayes Park clubhouse at Hawkesbury Road, Winmalee. Costs are determined annually, they are based on previous years registration plus inflation.

What does the registration fee cover?

The registration fee covers both external and internal expenses that must be covered to ensure all teams are able to take the field or court. The external fees includes; for Football players, the Football Federation of Australia (FFA) Levy, Football NSW (FNSW) Levy, NDSFA Levy, BMCC Levy, NDSRA (Referees) fees and for Netballers PDNA Fees or BMNA fees. Internal costs include; field maintenance, field equipment, team equipment, telephones, electricity (all lights at Summerhayes Park are paid by the club) player insurance, medical supplies, GST, advertising, trophies, presentation day expenses, line marking and administration expenses.

My child played for a different club last season. Is that a problem?

There is no restriction in transferring from one club to another. If you are already registered please contact the Registrar for further information..

Do I need to buy a uniform?

For all Netball players you will need to purchase a skirt and shirt to play. For Football players a team shirt is supplied for each match (and handed in at the end of the game). You will need to purchase club socks, a pair of black shorts, shinguards and boots.

Do you have teams for U9 and under?

All teams from U9 and below play non competition matches to improve and practise skills. U5, U6 and U7 play on a Small Sided Game (SSG) field of 30m x 20m and play at the same location and time every week. Springwood runs an "in house" competition of 10 teams in each age group. U8 and U9 play on a larger field of 40m x 30m and 60m x 40m and play against local Blue Mountains clubs at differing times and locations, although usually in the morning.

How are teams assigned?

Non competition teams are formed by the parents and players during our "muster" to enable friends join the same team. Any new kids will be placed into teams that contain kids from the same school, street or suburb as best we can.

Competition teams are formed by grading all players over a period of four weeks to group similar skilled players together. These teams are then graded into divisions and entered into the NDSFA competition. Players who wish to play with friends may always drop down divisions and most special requests are granted.

How do I know what age group my child should be in?

The age that your child turns during 2009 will determine the age group they are placed into. Special requests to play up an age can be granted but players may not play down an age group.

Are teams same sex or mixed?

Boys and girls may play in a mixed team for all non competition age groups. Boys and girls may play in a mixed competition up to the U12 age group. Boys will then play in a male competition and girls will play in a female competition.