Listed below are some of the questions emailed to FJSC.

Please feel free to email FJSC with any others you think may be useful to new parents.

What do I need to bring on registration days?

Cash or chequebook is a good start, we don't have eftpos facilities...yet. The players need new digital photos every 2 years so they are required to attend when that is the case (season 2010 requires new photos for all players). If it's the first time your child has played football in NSW you will also need to bring their birth certificate.

Where can I find out more about Small Sided Football (SSF)?

Small Sided Football (SSF) is just that. Its about making the field smaller and with less players so that the children get more touches of the ball and become more involved. It also has modified rules & less constraints. At U6 & U7 level there is no goalkeeper or throw ins. This year SSF will be rolled out for the U8 age group also. For more information go to the Small-Sided Football link in the main menu.

What equipment does my child need to play football?

Shirts are provided by the club. Shorts & socks, with the club logo/name on them are available to purchase from the club. To play AND train they will also need boots, shinpads, a ball & a drink bottle.

What about SKINS?

SKINS are allowed to be worn under the shirt or shorts but must of the same dominant colour of the shirt/shorts. That means at Figtree they need to be NAVY under the shorts and RED for long sleeved shirts. Please note that this is part of FIFA's Laws Of The Game (Law 4: The Players Equipment), not a Football NSW or IJFA directive and so must be enforced. This rule also pertains to the wearing of NO jewellery.
 

What size ball does my child need?

U6, 7, 8 & 9 - size 3

U10, 11, 12 & 13 - size 4

U14, 15, 16, 17 & 18 - size 5

What days do the teams play/train?

U6 - U9 play on a Saturday morning, usually training once a week on an afternoon agreeable with the coach.
U10 - U14 also play on Saturday mornings and generally train 1-2 afternoon/evenings a week depending upon age, on days agreeable with the coach.
U15 - U18 and ALL girls teams play on Sunday. As above training is generally 1-2 times a week, again dependent upon age and coach.

How long do the games go for?

Under 6 & 7 - 15 minutes each way

Under 8 & 9 - 20 minutes each way

Under 10, 11 & 12 - 25 minutes each way

Under 13 & 14 - 30 minutes each way

Under 15 & 16 - 35 minutes each way

Under 17 & 18 - 40 minutes each way.

How do I know when certain rounds are i.e. last game for Rooball?

The IJFA season calendar is posted on their website. It lists the dates of each round as well as gala days, knockouts, finals and other football type events. For more detail click here. For a printable version click here.

So what's this OFFSIDE I hear all about?

In Rooball/SSF there is no offside. It is a rule that is applied in all graded games and can be one of the more difficult to interpret and understand.

Basically it states that a player is in an offside position if he is nearer to his opponents goal than both the ball and the second last opponent, however it is only an offence if they are interfering with play or an opponent or seeking to gain an advantage. 

It is best that all coaches, parents & players read up on this particular law. Click here for an interactive explanation.

What should I do in the event of wet weather?

You can do one or all of the following:

- Listen to the radio (i98 or Wave). Cancellations are generally broadcast following the 7am or 8am news.
- Check the frontpage of the FJSC website
- Check the IJFA website
- Check the Wollongong City Council grounds website

* Please DO NOT contact the radio stations, IJFA or other clubs. *