Frequently Asked Questions

To help you get the information you need as quickly as possible, here are the most Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: I’m new at the club. How does the registration process work?

Answer: Please go to the Registration Process Page for more details.

 

Q: My child wants to play in the same team as his friends.

Answer depends on your age group:

U6 – a team sorting day will be held in late February 2023.

U7 – U11 players can nominate to roll over a full or partial team list by emailing the registrar. Team numbers are subject to change dependent on final age group numbers and team number restrictions.

U12 – U18 teams are selected based on merit through a grading process.The Grading Committee determines the players for each team and sometimes things don’t work out the way everyone would like. See Grading Policy for more details.

 

Q: At what age can my child start playing?

Answer: If your child will turn five by the end of July they are eligible to join the Club. Please note that there is no Under 5 competition, children are grouped into the Under 6 age group, so your child will be playing with older children. BJFC operate a MiniRoos program for U6-U11. You can read more here: PLAYING FORMATS

Q: How many players are in a team?

Answer : BJFC operate a MiniRoos small sided game program for U6-U11, starting from 4 a side and working up to 9 a side. You can read more here: PLAYING FORMATS

Q: What date do games start?

Answer: Training commences around the end of February / early March, dependent on your particular coach and team. The official game season commences in late March / early April and goes through until August for MiniRoos with the Finals extending into September for Graded teams.

 

Q: Are games played in school holidays?

Answer: Yes games are generally scheduled on the first and last weekend of school holidays.Games are not usually scheduled for the middle weekend.

 

Q: What time is training?

Answer: Team training is run by volunteer parent coaches, and each team will set a training time together based on coach availability.

 

Q: Do you have a girl’s competition?

Answer: Yes, in 2023 we are offering U6 – U11 age groups have mixed and all girld teams with female teams in U11 if there are sufficient players.

 

Q: What equipment / clothing do I need to buy?

Answer: Your child will be provided with:

A team playing shirt – this is owned by the Club and will be kept by your Manager.

You will need to purchase:

Black shorts and playing socks – available to purchase from the Clubhouse at registration day, on most playing days or via our online store. 

Football boots

Shin Pads

Training jackets and polo shirts are also available to purchase (optional).

 

Q: Where do I buy uniform?

Answer: Uniform is available to purchase at Club registration days,  Clubhouse on most playing days or via our online store.

 

Q: At what age group does grading commence?

Answer: Grading commences with U12 teams.

 

Q: Our team wants to change the date/time of a fixture.

Answer:  Please go to the Changing a fixture page.

 

Q: I was injured during a game and want to make an insurance claim.

Answer: Please go to the Injury claim page.

 

Q: Someone abused me at a game and I want to make a formal complaint.

Answer: Please go to the Reporting an Incident page.

# Important Upcoming Dates for Coaches and Managers Meetings and the Uniform Shop opening hours.-> Tuesday 25th February- Coaches and Managers meeting night 1. - Gear Steward handout for team sheets that are lodged / formed- U6, U7, U8 - 5:30pm to 6:30pm- U9, U10, U11 - 7pm to 8pm-> Wednesday 26th February - Coaches and Managers meeting night 2- Gear Steward handout for team sheets that are lodged / formed- U12 - U18 - 7pm to 8pm-> Thursday 27th February - Uniform Shop open- 5:30pm to 6:30pm-> Saturday 1st March- Coaches and Managers meeting morning 3- Gear Steward handout for team sheets that are lodged / formed- Duplicate / Spare meetings for those that can't attend or miss Tuesday / Wednesday night- 8:30am to 9:30am - U6 to U11- 10am to 11am - U12 to U18- Uniform Shop open after the Coaches and Managers meetings from 11am to 12 noon -> Wednesday 5th March- Uniform Shop open- 5:30pm to 6:30pm-> Thursday 13th March- Uniform Shop open- 5:30pm to 6:30pm-> Wednesday 19th March- Uniform Shop open- 5:30pm to 6:30pm-> Thursday 27th March- Uniform Shop open- 5:30pm to 6:30pm-> Round 1- Saturday 5th April- Sunday 6th April-> Address: Coaches and Managers Meetings and the Uniform Shop are located at:Judy Masters Clubhouse17 Para StreetBalgownie, NSW, 2519. ... See MoreSee Less
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# 2025 Grading Dates Announcement for U10 to U18's #-> Registrations have been open since the 4th January and they are flying in with over 255 registrations already received across the U6 to U18 age groups. -> All 2024 parents / players should have received an email from the BJFC Registrar this week with important 2025 registration details and the U10 to U18 grading dates. -> For new U6 to U18 players and families wanting to play for Balgownie Junior FC in 2025 please complete your registration at Playfootball with a $25 early bird discount in place until the end of January, and to ensure you receive age group specific email updates and announcements. -> U6 to U9 Teams will be formed and sorted based on the team sheets that Coach and Managers submit to our Registrar for review and approval. The 2025 blank team sheets are available on our website here: www.balgowniejuniors.com.au/miniroos-teams-u6-u11/ -> Players wishing to be considered for inclusion in the U10 or U11 Advanced Teams or players wishing to trial for U12 to U18 Division 1 or Division 2 teams please ensure you have registered and are available for Grading sessions at Judy Masters as per the following age group schedule:# 2025 Grading Schedule for U10 to U18 # U13 Mixed - 5:30pm Monday 3rd February - session 1U14 Mixed - 6:30pm Monday 3rd February - session 1U15 Mixed - 5:30pm Tuesday 4th February - session 1U16 Boys - 6:30pm Tuesday 4th February - session 1U13 Mixed - 5:30pm Wednesday 5th February - session 2U14 Mixed - 6:30pm Wednesday 5th February - session 2U17 Boys - 5:30pm Thursday 6th February - session 1U15 Mixed - 5:30pm Friday 7th February - session 2U16 Boys - 6:30pm Friday 7th February - session 2U12 Girls - 5:30pm Monday 10th February - session 1U12 Mixed - 6:30pm Monday 10th February - session 1U10 Mixed - 5:30pm Tuesday 11th February - session 1U11 Mixed - 6:30pm Tuesday 11th February - session 1U12 Girls - 5:30pm Wednesday 12th February - session 2U12 Mixed - 6:30pm Wednesday 12th February - session 2U18 Boys - 5:30pm Thursday 13th February - session 1U10 Mixed - 5:30pm Friday February 14th - session 2U11 Mixed - 6:30pm Friday February 14th - session 2-> Further detail about our U6 to U18 registration and team formation process and age group specific registration pricing is available on our website: www.balgowniejuniors.com.au/registration-process/🥅⚽🥅 ... See MoreSee Less
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Balgownie Junior Football Club Incorporated ABN: 91 822 455 631
Clubhouse: 17 Para Street, Balgownie, 2519
Postal Address: PO Box 3096, Balgownie, NSW 2519