ELLERSLIE AFC
JUNIOR YOUTH DIVISION
PLAYER INFORMATION 2018
PLEASE READ ALL INFORMATION BELOW BEFORE REGISTERING
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR PLAYERS WANTING TO PLAY IN A TEAM FOR THE WINTER 2018 SEASON. MATCHES ARE PLAYED MOST SATURDAYS (or SUNDAYS FOR METRO, CONFERENCE and some GIRLS PREMIER GRADES only) BETWEEN EARLY APRIL AND MID SEPTEMBER (precise playing dates differ by competition)
EACH TEAM WILL TRAIN MIDWEEK AT TIMES DETERMINED BY THE TEAM COACHES IN DISCUSSION WITH PLAYERS/PARENTS AND/OR AT DESIGNATED WHOLE OF FOOTBALL SESSIONS FOR 5TH TO 8TH GRADES.
MEMBERS MAY ALSO REGISTER FOR ADDITIONAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT COURSES IF DESIRED
Season Dates
At the time of writing (subject to change) we have been advised that the first round of 2018 competitive games will be:
13th Grade Metro Pre-season Grading Weekend of 3rd/4th March
Metro/Conference Leagues Weekend of 7th/8th April
AFF Youth Weekend of 28th/29th April
Tamaki League Saturday 28th April
Games will be played (weather and ground conditions permitting) on all weekends except the middle weekends of the April and July School Holidays.
Please note youth teams will be required to play games until mid September or even later if such matches are vital to determining a league winner etc.
Internet Based Registration System and Database
The Club will again utilise an online registration and database system (called ClubHub) for 2018.
The key features include:
Online player/parent/guardian registration and payment facilities.
Online facilities for members to change contact information, view financial transactions, pay outstanding accounts, change passwords etc.
Online ‘Noticeboard' for up to the minute information and messages.
Enhanced ability for administrators to email all members individually, in teams, in grades, in selections of teams etc.
You can access the registration system by clicking the “Go to Player Registration” Link at the foot of this page
PLEASE NOTE - 2017 Ellerslie players and parents can shortcut the 2018 registration process by logging in using their username and password from 2017 (for any family member). You will be taken to the registration screen with partially completed data from last year. Please CAREFULLY CHECK AND UPDATE YOUR DATA if necessary before completing registration.
If you cannot recall your 2017 username and password you can register again from scratch for 2018.
Eligible Players
Players born between 1 January 1999 and 31 December 2013 are eligible to register a Junior/Youth grade. Anyone born on or before 31 December 1999 will need to register as a senior player in 2018.
Age Grades for 2018
Registrations will be accepted in the following grades:
| Grade | Birthday Range |
|---|---|
| 05th Mixed - Starters | 01 Jan 2013 to 31 Dec 2013 inclusive |
| 06th Mixed | 01 Jan 2012 to 31 Dec 2012 inclusive |
| 07th Girls Only | 01 Jan 2011 to 31 Dec 2011 inclusive |
| 07th Mixed | 01 Jan 2011 to 31 Dec 2011 inclusive |
| 08th Girls Only | 01 Jan 2010 to 31 Dec 2010 inclusive |
| 08th Mixed | 01 Jan 2010 to 31 Dec 2010 inclusive |
| 09th Girls Only | 01 Jan 2009 to 31 Dec 2009 inclusive |
| 09th Mixed | 01 Jan 2009 to 31 Dec 2009 inclusive |
| 10th Girls Only | 01 Jan 2008 to 31 Dec 2008 inclusive |
| 10th Boys | 01 Jan 2008 to 31 Dec 2008 inclusive |
| 11th Girls Only | 01 Jan 2007 to 31 Dec 2007 inclusive |
| 11th Boys | 01 Jan 2007 to 31 Dec 2007 inclusive |
| 12th Girls Only | 01 Jan 2006 to 31 Dec 2006 inclusive |
| 12th Boys | 01 Jan 2006 to 31 Dec 2006 inclusive |
| 13th Girls Only | 01 Jan 2005 to 31 Dec 2005 inclusive |
| 13th Boys | 01 Jan 2005 to 31 Dec 2005 inclusive |
| 14th Girls Only | 01 Jan 2004 to 31 Dec 2004 inclusive |
| 14th Boys | 01 Jan 2004 to 31 Dec 2004 inclusive |
| 15th Boys | 01 Jan 2003 to 31 Dec 2003 inclusive |
| 15th/16th Girls Only | 01 Jan 2002 to 31 Dec 2003 inclusive |
| 16th Boys | 01 Jan 2002 to 31 Dec 2002 inclusive |
| 17th Girls | 01 Jan 2001 to 31 Dec 2001 inclusive |
| 17th Boys | 01 Jan 2001 to 31 Dec 2001 inclusive |
| 19th Girls Only | 01 Jan 1999 to 31 Dec 2000 inclusive |
| 19th Boys | 01 Jan 1999 to 31 Dec 2000 inclusive |
*AFF requires and the Club recommends all players play in their correct age grade and will make every endeavour to place all players in that grade.
*For 7th grade and above, female players are encouraged to play in girls' grades where available. Click here for details on Girls' Football at Ellerslie
Where registration numbers do not allow teams to be formed in correct age grades, players may need to be moved to another grade to allow a team to be formed. Players can play up a grade in certain circumstances, but almost never down a grade (an Auckland Football Federation dispensation is required to play down)
Registrations in all grades are accepted subject to sufficient players numbers to form a team.
Playing Formats and Number of Players in Teams
For 2018 the Club is adopting (in almost all cases) the playing formats suggested under the NZ Football "Whole of Football" plan. Click here for details.
Subscriptions (Registration Fees)
Fees for this season most Junior/Youth grades have had a small fee increase. The Club continues to face cost increases in many areas and contunues to provide a playing shirt for all players for the season.
ALL MEMEBERS ARE REQUESTED TO PAY FEES BY THE EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT EXPIRY DATE OF 26th FEBRUARY 2018. ALL FEES ARE DUE AND PAYABLE IN FUL BY 31 MARCH 2018.
The Club tries very hard to keep fees to a minimum as it continues try and offset cost increases incurred in delivering the services members expect.
The handling fee for all manual transactions (ie not completed online) remains at $10 to reflect the significant extra time and cost of processing.
The Early Bird discount amount ($25.00 per player) can be deducted where subscription fees are paid in full before midnight on Monday 26th February 2018. Paying fees before that date enables members to pay the lowest possible amount.
| Grade | Full Fee | Early bird Discount* | Early Bird Fee | Handling Fee ** |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th | $110.00 | $25.00 | $85.00 | $10.00 |
| 6th to 9th | $165.00 | $25.00 | $140.00 | $10.00 |
| 10th to 13th | $200.00 | $25.00 | $175.00 | $10.00 |
| 14th to 19th | $210.00 | $25.00 | $185.00 | $10.00 |
* Applies only if full payment made on or before midnight on Monday 26th February 2018
** Applies to all payments not made through our online system or by internet banking.
This year photos can be ordered and paid for as part of the booking process. Click here for more details
Refunds Policy
Click here to see our subscriptions policy which contains a section on refunds.
Discounts
Early bird discounts cease to be available at midnight on Monday 26th February 2018. All registrations paid in full on or before that date qualify for our early bird discount of $25.00 per player.
A second, and each subsequent, junior or youth member of the same family qualifies for a 10% discount on subscriptions. Players must be registered as part of the same family group to qualify. (NOTE: There is no discount for a single player family)
(see our subscriptions policy for full details)
Requests to Play With Friends or Classmates
The Club receives a number of requests for players to be placed in the same team as a friend or classmate. The Club will attempt to meet such requests, but cannot guarantee to do so, particularly in graded teams.
Junior/Youth Coaching Director – Ryan Shiffman
Mr Ryan Shiffman is the Club's Junior/Youth Coaching Director. Ryan has been with the Club since 2012 and is widely recognised for his development of junior and youth players.
Player and Coach Development Opportunities
The Coaching Department is planning a number of player and coach development courses in 2018.
Go to our Player Development and Coach Development (updated soon) pages for further infromation and details on how to register.
School Holiday Skills Programs
This year our first School Holiday program will start in the April school holidays. This course is ideally placed to upskill during the early part of the season. Ideal for those returning from last year, or those just starting in the game.
We have similar courses running during both weeks of the July School Holidays and during the first week of the September school holidays.
Get more details and registration instructions for all courses here.
Trials
The Junior/Youth Division holds pre season trials for 9th Grade players and older. These trials form part of various processes whereby the Club attempts to ensure all players play in a team, and at a level, appropriate to their skills, commitment etc.
We request all players attend trials if at all possible. Please go to the trials page for further information and details including dates and times, what to bring etc.
If a player is likely to be unavailable for periods during the season (ie other sports, extended holiday etc) please let the trial organiser know to ensure that teams have the appropriate number of players for the season.
Competitions and Leagues
Ellerslie Junior/Youth teams play in one of two different competition structures as follows:
Tamaki League
These leagues are provided for 6th to 9th grade players with teams taking part from various local clubs and schools. Emphasis is on participation, fun, enjoyment and the team environment. Games are competitive but no league tables are maintained for 6th to 9th grades. Teams in 6th to 9th grades are streamed mid season based on the number and margin of victories in an attempt to ensure matches are as even as possible in the second half of the season. Games are normally played in the general east Auckland area.
Players in the 6th-8th Grades will be allocated to teams in the Tamaki League and advised of their team at the Tamaki League "Muster Day" on Sunday 25th March 2018. Please refer to the calendar for details.
Players in the 9th Grade, who are not included in AFF teams after the February trials, will be included in a Tamaki League team and advised by email.
Auckland Football Federation (AFF) Leagues
These leagues are administered entirely by the local Federation and involve teams from throughout the Auckland Football Federation area. These leagues are competitive with teams initially placed in grades requested by their Clubs, then re-graded before the championship rounds start around week 8 of the season. Medals are awarded to championship winners. Games may be played against clubs from Auckland Football Federation, and, for metropolitan, conference and combined leagues, Northern Football Federation Clubs.
Matches are played on Saturdays for all Junior/Youth Grades except:
5th Grade (Starters) - Friday (4:00 pm to 4:45 pm)
13th Grade Metro/Conference - Sunday
14th Grade Metro/Conference - Sunday
15th Grade Metro/Conference - Sunday
15th/16th Premier Girls - Saturday
16th Grade Metro/Conference - Sunday
17th Grade Metro/Conference - Sunday
Detailed draws are published here for all grades approx 1 to 2 weeks before the start of the season.
All teams are trained weekly by volunteer Coaches who freely give of their own time to assist the players and the Club. For this reason training days and times are normally decided by the Coach in discussion with the members of the team. Most teams train one night a week but Premier, Metropolitan and Conference grade teams are expected to train twice weekly. Parents and players need to be aware of these requirements when offered/accepting places in graded teams.
Team Coaches and Managers are encouraged to seek training facilities at local schools etc or contact us to discuss possible venues and times on Club controlled training areas.
In the event that a player in a Tamaki League team cannot attend a particular training day and time arranged by the team, the Club will attempt to find an alternative team that trains on an acceptable day. If this cannot be arranged a full refund of fees will be made.
Training Venues
The Club is based at Michaels Avenue Reserve in Ellerslie. A number of teams train at this venue and at Liston Park but this space is not large enough to cater adequately for all Club teams. The Club has arrangements with a number of local schools allowing teams to train at their premises.
Playing Uniform
Teams are issued with a set of playing strip, including a goal keeper’s shirt and gloves where teams play with a keeper. Some (Metro Grade) teams are also issued with Club shorts and jackets. All items remain the property of the Club and MUST be returned at the end of the season or earlier if a player leaves the Club. The Club reserves the right to seek compensation for any club property that is damaged or not returned.
Players will normally need to provide the following items of their own:
Boots
Shin pads (players without shin pads will not be permitted to play)
Black shorts
Gold Socks
Shorts, socks and plus supporters items (caps, beanies, jackets etc) can be online for Score Sportswear (Lotto) via special online shops for Ellerslie players & supporters. Click here to get more information.
Like any organisation dealing with children’s activities, the Club relies heavily on adult involvement. The vast majority of teams are coached by a parent or somebody connected to players in the team. Your family’s involvement in the activities of the Club would be greatly appreciated. Please put your name forward during the registration process and we will contact you.
In order to organise teams this year, we must have coaches and managers for all teams. Please help the Club help your children by indicating how you can help (you will be asked during the online registration process). The Club runs specialised training sessions for new coaches and managers, and supports coaches who wish to up skill through various training programs run both internally and by our parent Federation.
Contact Us if you would like to discuss ways you can help. Please volunteer to assist when asked through the online registration process.
In common with most community based sporting organisations, the demand for, and desire to, improve services to our members is often constrained by funding shortfalls. There is continual pressure to maintain an appropriate balance between reasonable subscriptions and fees, and providing more and improved quality services for members.
In 2017 we have committed to employing a full time Director of Junior/Youth Coaching, part-time academy coaches, operations and administration staff. We are certain these moves will continue to have tremendous benefits for player and coach development at all ages in the Junior/Youth division, enhance the opportunities for our older teenagers as they progress into Senior football and enhance the way we deliver our services to members.
We urge all members to financially support these initiatives by:
- Paying subscriptions in full and on time
- Adding a donation at registration time if you are in a position to do so
- Becoming a Club Sponsor if you are in a position to do so - Contact Us to discuss
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