Seniors

• Training: 

  • mid Jan - early Sep.

  • One or two training sessions per week* on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and/or Thursdays (days and training times tbc in late Jan).  Training is compulsory. 

  • Where? Pitch 16, Albert Park Reserve - behind the Grand Prix Pit lane  -  during  the Grand Prix we train at nearby pitches.

  • Pre-season training will commence early January. During these pre-season training sessions, players’ skills will be assessed, and players will be allocated to their training session times and team (if not determined sooner via trials). We aim to notify all players of team allocations by early February.

• Matches:

  • early Apr - early Sep (~18 rounds Home & Away).

  • Matches are on Saturdays (Firsts & Reserves) or Sundays (Thirds, Fourths, Fifths)

  • Where?

    • Home matches: Pitch 16, Albert Park Reserve - behind the Grand Prix Pit lane (map) -  during  the Grand Prix play at nearby grounds.

    • Away matches: Melbourne (mostly south and east) vs local clubs.

• Football Victoria release the season leagues and fixtures in mid-April (1-2 weeks before the start of the season).

• We will provide links to the Gameday fixtures (and results) here.

• We will also provide links to any (selected) games which are live-streamed (or recorded here).

Registration Fees include but are not limited to: Football Victoria and Football Australia (FV & FA) player and team registration, insurance, coaching expenses, training and match day equipment, some social events, end of season trophies and celebrations, costs related to all club facilities e.g. council fees and utilities.

• Fees (2024): $525

• Our community Club is not-for-profit and is 100% volunteer run to deliver our program of football and club events. 

• There are many ways in which you can contribute so please let us know if you have any special skills or interests that can help our club. If you are interested in helping out, whether in a short-term role, as a committee member, as a coach or Team Manager or are even in a position to sponsor, please get in contact with us email middleparkfc.juniors@gmail.com.au for a commitment free discussion on what you’re interested in. We are keen to grow our team and would love to hear from you! 

• Player support: every player is expected to help - do not shy away! -  whether in an official role (below), helping with training equipment, setting up on match day, running the line, putting together a BBQ, or helping on a subcommittee.

  • Coaching: Teams cannot run without coaches. Should you volunteer as a coach, you will get plenty of mentoring and support from our Technical Director and cohort of experienced coaches. If you are interested to find out more, please fill in our Coaches Expression of Interest.

  • Referees: FV appointed referees are provided however on occasion when they are unavailable a player (not part of the squad) must step in (for home games). 

• ITC: If you have previously played and registered overseas for a football Club your registration may take a little longer. When registering you will have to follow the International Transfer Clearance (ITC) process to confirm your identify and that of previous your most recent Club overseas. Please note that until you have fully registered with Football Victoria you will not be able to play in any official match.