All matches are currently cancelled awaiting further advice from the NSW GOVT.
Updates will follow on the possible rescheduling of these matches.
https://www.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/greater-sydney-covid-19-restrictions-extended
Club News & Announcements
For those still needing Redbacks FC Merchandise, stock is arriving and can be purchased at the canteen on match days.
Merchandise available from kids through to adult sizes.
Playing socks – $12
Playing shorts – $25
Track pants – $40
Hoodie – $55
Pullover – $50
Supporter Polo – $35
Hats – $20
Touchline jacket (Waterproof) $80
Backpack – $40
Tote Bag – $45
See you there!
IMPORTANT PLEASE READ
Feeling unwell?
If you are unwell, or experiencing any symptoms such as runny nose, sore throat, cough or fever PLEASE STAY HOME. We know everyone loves playing football, but for the safety of your Coaches, Parents and Team-Mates and of course ensuring the season continues without interruption, we urge you to stay home if you are unwell.
Checking in/Contact Tracing
When arriving at Redbacks FC home ground, View Street you will be required to check in via the Service NSW app. This is a critical step in our Covid Safety Plan in the unfortunate event we need to respond to a potential exposure. We request all Coaches, Parents, Players and Supporters check in and out of the grounds.
This applies to Game Day and Training Nights effective immediately.
QR Codes Placement
We have provided your Team Manager and Coach with a copy of the QR code for checking in, or alternatively, the QR codes will be placed around the grounds on the black fence and near the canteen for your use.
Social Distancing
In line with Public Health orders, please ensure when supporting your team that you remain 1.5m apart. We know that it is a good time to catch up with friends at the Football, but please do so safely and responsibly by keeping your distance.
Please keep your distance when lining up for Canteen purchases also.
End of Game Celebrations & Snacks
Please do not shake hands with your opposition, rather do the elbow bump to limit contact. Any communal game day snacks i.e. half time oranges should be avoided or please use tongs to distribute.
Hello to all Redbacks FC Members and Friends,
IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO REGISTER FOR THE 2021 SEASON !!
Redbacks FC is a community based football club catering for all levels of ability and gender in the Hills District. We operate from George Thornton Reserve (View Street), West Pennant Hills.
The club participates in the North West Sydney Football Competition (NWSF). Our club is run with a team of volunteers who are excited to welcome you this season.
We encourage you to register ASAP to avoid disappointment. If you have any questions about the registration process and available places, please reach out via email: playfootball@redbacksfc.com.au or phone 0433 883 955.
We still have a few places across our different age groups including our U16 team who are looking for a few extra players to form an additional team in the upcoming 2021 season. If you are or know of any 15/16 year olds keen to get their boots on this season contact us to arrange to join us for training.
Select places are also available across other age groups (mixed and girls), so do reach out if you or your child would like to join us this season.
For junior players, you must be registered to be able to participate in the team allocation trials. Please register in the age group you intend to play i.e. U15 playing up in U16, you need to register in the Under 16 group.
*Should you be using an active kids voucher please ensure that you have this ready to use before you start the registration process.
Listed below is “How to register” 2021, please read all details before you commence. All registrations need to be completed through playfootball.com.au
How to register
We’re excited to announce a fantastic opportunity for the Mums and all of the important ladies in the lives of children registered with Mighty Redbacks FC for the upcoming 2021 Season!
Get involved with our fantastic club and come and play with us this season. If you’ve ever wanted to play soccer but haven’t been sure where to start, here’s your chance! Redbacks FC are looking for players to join our AA7 women’s social soccer team.
As the Mum or other important lady in the life of a currently registered player, registration for the season will be FREE for the 2021 season!
Games are social, lots of fun and are played every Sunday afternoon at View Street.
Send us a message on playfootball@redbacksfc.com.au or private message on Facebook for more info.
You can register directly through playfootball.com.au. Select either:
- AA Redbacks Mums & Friends Special – for the Redbacks Mums & friends out there (Free to register) or;
- AA Women’s (Sundays only) for all other players ($100)
We look forward to seeing you on the pitch soon!
2021 Pre-season Muster Update
As communicated earlier in the week, the weather has not been our friend and our Muster plans have needed to be revised as a result. Despite the recent sunny weather, Council has advised the grounds will remain closed so we will not be able to proceed with our player activities as originally planned.
The following activities WILL continue as planned:
1: Merchandise Sales **The canteen will be open from 6pm for sales**
2: Manager & Coach Information Sessions incl. Uniform and Kit Bag distribution
Please note: Only a nominated Manager or Coach can collect the Team Kit Bag and Uniforms so please make sure at least one of you can attend the info session. Below are the session timings for your relevant age groups. Please arrive on time:
- 6pm: U6-U7 Age Groups
- 6:45pm: U8-U9 Age Groups
- 7:30pm: U10, 11,12,13 Age Groups
All sessions will provide the Coach and Manager with the following:
- Manager and Coach Information Brief incl. President’s Welcome
- Age Co-ordinators introduced
- Team kit bags and Player jerseys distributed
- Training information (incl. NSWFC requirements)
- Manager/Coach shirts
Our Kids entertainment, sausage sizzle and team meet and greet gatherings will no longer go ahead which is disappointing. As it’s our Club 60th Anniversary Celebration this year we will commence planning another event to celebrate with our members….. Watch this space!
The new game day rules have been published by NWSF for games that commence 04th July 2020. Find them here:
NWSF Game Day Information Book_2020
On Friday 22 May 2020 the NWSF Community received this email detailing our Association’s latest update in light of restrictions easing in NSW.
It contains important information regarding
- Return to training
- 2020 Season Arrangements
- 2020 Fees (including instructions on how to deregister if desired)
The information is also reproduced below.
The two documents in the email are here.
Return_to_Training_Guidelines_FNSW
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the Redbacks FC Committee.
We look forward to return to the grounds soon !
NWSF – 2020 Season Update
Return to Training
We thank you for your patience during the suspension of football and understand you would be eager to get back on the field.
We are excited that Football NSW has advised that, provided clubs and participants comply with the revised NSW Govt Public Health Order and by adopting the FNSW Return to Training Guidelines (available here), clubs can resume training activities. This is also subject to local Councils confirming fields will be available (and we note some of our Councils are yet to confirm).
Please check with your club about arrangements for training and remember you must stay at home if:
1. You have been unwell or are displaying any of the following symptoms similar to flu:
- Fever
- Cough
- Shortness of breath
- Breathing difficulties
2. You have been exposed to a person who has tested positive to Coronavirus
3. You have a sudden loss of taste or smell
4. You have been placed in quarantine or self isolation
2020 Competition Arrangements
Based on the Return to Training confirmation, NWSF is planning on a Return to Play and season commencement date of the weekend of 4/5 July.
We are also in discussions with Councils and summer sports and hopeful that we will have access to fields through to the weekend of 3/4 October.This means all competitions will play 13 or 14 matches and 1 vs 2 grand finals may also be possible if we can get access to fields for an additional week.
We are also in discussions with Councils and summer sports and hopeful that we will have access to fields through to the weekend of 3/4 October.This means all competitions will play 13 or 14 matches and 1 vs 2 grand finals may also be possible if we can get access to fields for an additional week.
2020 Fees
Based on the above arrangements, NWSF will be charging clubs the normal registration fees. Also please note the following arrangements for registrations/de-registrations:
- Players currently Active in Play Football will have until 5 June if they wish to de-register. Those who de-register cannot re-register with NWSF in 2020
- Players wishing to de-register need to initiate the de-registration in Play Football. A guide is available here.
- Clubs may determine if they wish to charge de-registered players a minimal admin fee (to cover equipment and admin overheads) for those who de-register prior to 5 June
- The Association will liaise with clubs to confirm the amount to be refunded and will process refunds to players who de-register prior to 5 June. NWSF will send players seeking de-registration a form to collect bank details for the refund payment
- Active Kids Vouchers cannot be refunded to players as per NSW Government requirements
- Players who wish to de-register after 5 June will not be entitled to a refund
- Registrations for new players will close for the year on 31 July
- There will be no refunds if the season is reduced by wet weather
The process above is required so that clubs can confirm whether they need to withdraw or merge teams, and so the Association can complete the draw process.
The regrading process is now completed and all of the competitions have been updated.
We are currently in the process of updating the draws to reflect the changes.
We will publish Rounds 7 & 8 this week with the remainder to come shortly after. Please check the draw on Monday for all of the updates.
The Redbacks FC Committee is pleased to welcome players existing and new to season 2019. We look forward to you joining us for a year of enjoyable football !!
Registrations are now open and all the details you need are below !
Additionally our annual registration day is being held at Home Ground “View Street” on Saturday 2nd February 2019 from 9am – 11:30am. For anyone new to the club that has questions and/or would like to meet the Redbacks Committee please do not hesitate to come on down.
*West Pennant Hills Community Centre, George Thornton Reserve (View Street), West Pennant Hills
Registrations process for 2019
This year sees some changes by Football NSW in the way in which you register. Please find below steps and user guide.
The following is a guide on how to complete your registration (and link also) / (Please note all registrations will need to be completed on-line for the 2019 season)
https://support.playfootball.com.au/support/solutions/articles/22000235345-self-registration
Redbacks FC Player Self Registration
Active kids Voucher
Active Kids Voucher Program > If you have a child enrolled in school see Active Kid Voucher Information sheet for details on how you can claim your $100 voucher.
Important – Active Kids Voucher need to be obtained prior to registration. How to obtain your Active Kids Voucher can be found here – https://support.playfootball.com.au/support/solutions/articles/22000235342-active-kids-vouchers-sports-vouchers-
Please follow these instructions to register as a player for the 2019 season
Already have an account? Login using your Email Address that you used to create your Football Account and Password.
Note: Football Accounts are separate to FFA numbers, existing and new Participants will need a Football Account
Create your Football Account (This is if you do not already have a FFA number)
- Go to the Football Federation Australia website: https://www.ffa.com.au/football-account
- Click on “Join Now
- Select Create Account – if you do not already have one.
Retrieving a Password >> Select Reset Password
How to Register to play with Redbacks FC Football Club
Registering to Redbacks FC Football Club for the GHFA boys/mixed and men’s comp or for the Hills Comp Redbacks FC Women’s for the NWSWF Sunday girls and ladies comp.
After you have created and logged into your own Football account:
Head to www.playfootball.com.au
- Click on “Where can I Play?”
- Select the age group the Participant fits
- Search for postcode 2125 or club name Redbacks FC Football Club
- Select Redbacks FC Football Club
- Club Details and Programs are available for Participants
- Select “Start My Registration”
- You will be taken to the welcome page and Play Football Online Registration, click on “Get Started”
- Select participant you are Registering (myself, Linked Person or New Person) and Continue. Note: New Registrants will be linked to the Football Account Being used
- Select Club Type Club name in “Redbacks FC Football Club” textbox provided
- Select Product (example: Junior Under 6)
- Product details- add/change, and then click “Continue”
- Option to select additional products >> Select student discount (if applicable)
- Update the Registrants personal and contact details, and then click “Continue”
- Profile Photo “Select Profile Image”, Browse from your device, and then click “Continue” (please note this photo needs to be a head shot and within the last 6 months)
- International Transfer Clearance – Answer question accordingly to proceed
- Review your order, if you need to modify your product selection or details, select ’Modify’ in the appropriate section to do so.
Last Steps
Acknowledging Terms and Conditions
Click on the ‘Check box’ Read and Acknowledge all Terms and Conditions by selecting Accept All T&C’s displayed and then click “Continue”
Payment Options Screen
Input “Vouchers/Coupons codes”, and click “APPLY” All states excluding NSW will need to speak with their clubs directly regarding redemption of “sports vouchers”
Choose “Pay Online”, or “Pay Offline” if offered, to complete the payment for your registration. You will receive an invoice to the email address listed on the registrants Registration
Confirmation message, select “finished” or “Perform another Registration”
TEAM ALLOCATION DAY
We will be holding our Team Allocation Day on Sunday 17th February (Age groups under 5 through to Under 14). Players need to be registered prior to this day so as we can ensure that we can place players in a suitable team or with players that they would like to play with. To ensure that registrations are received in the system and that we can plan out the day we need to ensure that ALL registered players are registered by Friday 8th February. (Should you have any player requests please email through by Friday 8th February to playfootball@redbacksfc.com.au)
Please refer to times for the following age groups: (Should the weather be against us please refer to the club facebook page.) We have also place carded the Sunday after if required for a second allocation session if required. We will advise you ASAP if this will be needed.)
- Under 5 & 6: 8.30 – 9.15
- Under 7 & 8: 9.45 – 10.45
- Under 13 & 14: 9.45 am – 10.45
- Under 9 & 10: 11.15 am – 12.15
- Under 11 & 12: 11.15 am – 12.15
- Women/Girls only competition players: 9.45 – 10.45
We will have uniforms and merchandise on sale from 9am – 12pm and will have a sausage sizzle running.
