FAQs

You will find out your child’s team assignment at the Mini Muster on February 16^th 2025 from 9am, exact timing to be confirmed via social media.

Yes, If applicable, claim your Active Kids Voucher here before proceeding with registration, not accepted after. We can only accept one voucher for registration.

In 2025 we unfortunately can no longer offer payment plans. We no longer have the resources to administer them, all payments are up front in full.

Your registration will be confirmed approximately 1-2 weeks after registration closes on February 2nd 2025. If your registration is on pending status, we are still working out teams, this takes time to get right. If you are U6/7 and are not in a team you need to attend the muster day before teams can be finalised.

The status of our sports grounds determines whether training and competitions can proceed. There are three possible statuses:

• OPEN: The ground is open for all sports competitions, training, and school use.
• CLOSED: The ground is completely closed for all activities, including competitions, training, school use, and recreational use.
• CONDITIONAL: The ground is closed unless specific conditions are met. If these conditions are met, seasonal/annual hirers are permitted to use the ground for training and competitions.

Ground statuses are updated as needed, with final decisions made by 2:00 PM on weekdays. The status posted on Fridays or before public holidays applies to the weekend or holiday period.

To check the latest ground status, visit our website for alerts, follow us on social media, or check the relevant council websites:

• Camden Council
• Wollondilly Council
• Campbelltown Council

Macarthur Football Association may also post information in the event of bad weather if playing away. Always best to check the Clubs respective Facebook pages, websites, or council areas for updates.

Games may still proceed in wet weather if grounds are not closed. Play will stop if there are active storms in accordance to football Australia policy. Please keep an eye on our social media after or during wet weather to receive up to date information on ground/game status.

If Belgenny Reserve is open after heavy rain, please avoid training in the goal mouths or any muddy areas to prevent damage to the fields. Your cooperation helps preserve our grounds for everyone.

The Macarthur Football Association have a comprehensive guide to downloading and using Squadi. Click here to read.

SSG (Mini Roos) & Junior games are played on a Saturday, with game times and locations varying. The time of games will depend on the field availability at the ground which you are playing and are generally between approximately 9am to 1pm, however, they can begin as early as 8.30am and run until as late as 3-4pm.

Senior Games, U16 & U18 Girls, M-League, and Ladies games are played on a Sunday, anywhere between 9am and 5pm.

Download the Squadi app or website to check all game details each week. This information is not available until the draws are confirmed prior to season commencement.

Most teams play Saturday’s one week at home and the following week at an opposing team’s home ground. Teams usually arrive 15-30 minutes prior to kick off to warm up and get ready for the game.

Depending on the competiton the season usually starts late March or the first weekend in April. In 2025 it is scheduled to start 5th April.

Junior grading commences from U12’s, most teams have already been allocated for the 2025 season. Grading is held in November/December the year prior with announcements made via our social media pages. No grading is required for teams from U6 to U11. View our grading policy here.

2025 Grading Information

Grading will be conducted at Belgenny Reserve if required.  The grading committee will make contact by email to advise of grading requirements.

Exact times for specific age groups and locations will be confirmed via our facebook page as soon as possible.

• All players must have a current financial registration before attending grading.
• All players must have boots and shin pads for grading.
• Please download and read the Camden Falcons Grading Policy.  Players will NOT be placed into teams based on coach or peer preference.

5 years old is the youngest. Your child must be turning 5 in 2025.

This season you can only register in your age group. If you want to play up an age group register in your actual age group, then please email registrations@camdenfalcons.com.au and advise reason and team involved.

If you want your child to be in the same team as last year or with a friend, we make every effort to place children into teams of their choosing, however not always possible. Please make sure to include relevant notes when registering your child. For senior teams, players are selected by grading process.

Camden Falcon’s Football Club is run by volunteers and each team will be asked to provide a Coach and Manager from a parent/s or carer from the team.

The club will provide jerseys for the season for U6 – U12. Junior and senior players must purchase a sublimated personalised Stanno Match shirt (existing players will not be expected to purchase a new shirt every year, only when required.) The club’s shorts ($20) and socks ($16) must be worn and are available for purchase online or through the club. Uniform days will be advertised closer to the season opener on social media. All players MUST be in the correct attire or risk being removed from the field or unable to play. Shin pads and football boots must be worn and available at most sport stores.

From 2025 we will no longer have a training shirt available from our sponsors.

Check out the link below to help you understand the rules for our Mini Roo’s.  

National Playing Formats and Rules 

Training days and times are organised by the coaches and parents. Every team trains at least once a week for approximately an hour at Belgenny Reserve or Nugget Beams Reserve. Junior division 1 and senior teams may train twice a week. It is the aim of every team for the training day to be held at a time that suits the coach as well as all the players. Your team coach & manager will help the team organise a training day and time. Once the grounds are available for our use, your coach or manager will make contact to inform the team when training will begin. This is usually around the beginning of March each year.

• Under 6’s and 7’s there are 4 v 4 – 20 minute halves
• Under 8’s and 9’s play 7 v 7 – 20 minute halves
• Under 10’s and 11’s play 9 v 9 – 25 minute halves
• Under 12’s + play 11 v 11 – 25 minute halves
• Under 13’s – play 11 v 11 – 30 minute halves
• Under 14’s – play 11 v 11 – 30 minute halves
• Under 15’s – play 11 v 11 – 35 minute halves

Juniors (U12-U18) football is played on a full-size field with full FIFA rules including offsides. The only dispensation is that for U12 and U13 shortened corners and modified goal kicks are in play. Teams play for competition points with results recorded and competition ladders published each week. 

MPIO (Member Protection Information Officer)

At the CFFC, the safety and well-being of our players, volunteers, and community is our top priority. We are committed to fostering a supportive, respectful, and inclusive environment for everyone involved.

Our Member Protection Information Officer (MPIO) is your first point of contact for any concerns or complaints about inappropriate behaviour. The MPIO plays a vital role in creating a safe and fair sporting environment by:

• Providing information about your rights, responsibilities, and available options
• Member protection policies
• Raising awareness of child protection and safety
• Managing the club’s Working with Children Check requirements

If you need advice, have a concern, or simply want more information, our MPIO is here to help. All inquiries are handled with care and confidentiality – Click here.

Yes, we can’t run without the support of our community volunteers. Each week we require officials to oversee the game day operations and other club tasks if you feel you can assist, please reach out in our contact us page.

Registration refunds are no longer processed by Camden Falcons Football Club. To request a refund, you must first de-register through PlayFootball. This will initiate the process that will eventually see your credit or debit card refunded. Follow the step-by-step guide at PlayFootball Support. When submitting your de-registration, you will be required to provide a clear and detailed explanation for your request in free-text format, as selectable options are no longer available.

Registrations close on February 2nd 2025 or possibly earlier if age groups fill up. Please be aware there is a limited number of teams we can field each season.  Places fill fast so don’t miss out by completing registration as soon as possible.

The Mini Muster is on February 16^th 2025 from 9am, timing to be confirmed via our socials media pages. Returning teams in U8-U11 will generally not be required to attend muster days as new players will be added by the registrar to top up numbers if needed.