I hope you’re excited for Season ’24. With matches kicking off in just three weeks, it’s fast approaching.
Can I urge you, one final time, to please register if you haven’t done so, and if you know anyone still thinking about it, encourage them to do that now. We have vacancies in some teams – If in doubt, email the VP for the relevant cohort (addresses below). Our youngest cohorts are still able to accommodate plenty of new players.
ALL PLAYERS AND PARENTS – PLEASE DROP IN to the clubhouse on Thursday 21 March to buy your kit, swap boots and socialise. Kit sales, BBQ and BAR between 6 and 8pm.
DATES
21 March – Meet the Team night (see below)
26 March – Coach/Manager Meetup (see below)
5 April – First Clubhouse Friday
6/7 April – Round 1 – games for all
13/14 April – Round 2 – games for all (first w/e of holidays)
20/21 April – Middle weekend of holidays – games for Seniors only
26/27 April – Last weekend of holidays – games for all
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MEET THE TEAM NIGHT
Miniroos (U6-U8 and G6-G8)
5:30 for 6pm, Thursday 21 March at Auluba
Geared towards parents, this event includes presentations about coaching, training and match day expectations. Meet other parents from your child’s team and decide who will volunteer as manager and coach. Kids may prefer to play on the oval while you listen to talks in the clubhouse.
• BBQ and BAR
• KIT for sale
• Boot Swap (bring along any too-small boots)
U6, U7, U8, G6, G7, G8
Presentations including team announcements start at 6pm.
New to the club?
We recommend you attend the talk at 6pm, regardless of your child’s age.
Can’t attend?
That’s OK, information about teams will also be sent via email. Please orient yourself by looking at the Miniroos page on the website.
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COACH/MANAGER MEETUP
If you are volunteering as Coach, Assistant Coach or Manager for a Miniroos team (U6-U11, G6-G11), please attend our Meetup event on Tuesday 26 March. Managers will collect a kit bag and hear details about your role. Coaches will receive a coach training session on the field.
5:45pm – Arrival
6-7pm – Presentation for coaches and managers
7-8pm –
. Coaches – take part in a coaching session. Wear suitable clothing for activities on the oval.
. Managers – extra details and hands-on learning with the Dribl app. Collect your kit bag.
If you are considering a coach or manager role, visit Coaching and Managing on the website.
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WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK
If you are volunteering with players under 18, you MUST have a valid Working With Children check. These expire after five years – please check yours will be valid for the season. Click here for details.
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KIT
Please buy your shorts and socks online here. ORDERS MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE THE END OF MARCH. Sophie will let you know where to collect (South Turra address).
LAST CHANCE to try on shorts and socks in person – Thursday 21 March at Auluba (between 6 and 8pm).
Kit enquiries to Sophie at merchandise@kpfc.asn.au
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BENCH COATS + ADULT FEMALE SHORTS
Visit the online store before the end of March to pre-order your bench-coat. They are only available via pre-order and this is the only opportunity to buy this season. Try on sizes at Auluba – 21 March.
Female shorts are now available online in adult sizes 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 and 18. Try on sizes at Auluba – 21 March.
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CODE OF CONDUCT
For details about our Code of Conduct, refer to the Issue Resolution page on the website. Please watch the short video on this page.
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VOLUNTEERS PLEASE
Graphic Designer
If you have some graphic design skills and you could do a small project (poster and social media tiles) please email Tanya at secretary@kpfc.asn.au
Duke of Ed
High school students doing their Duke of Ed, or any similar volunteering program should email Jen at dukeofed@kpfc.asn.au to find out about roles.
Grounds
We could use someone to help look after playing fields and other facilities (eg sheds, changerooms). Email Tanya at secretary@kpfc.asn.au
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BBQ DUTY
CLUBHOUSE FRIDAYS are entirely run by volunteers, including a rostered age group on the BBQ from 5pm to 9pm. You will be allocated one night in the season for BBQ duty. When your team manager contacts you, please make their job easy and reply promptly.
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THANK YOU
Thank you everyone for your cooperation in getting Season ’24 off to a great start. See you on the pitch VERY soon!
Remember to follow our Facebook page to keep up to date and to check the website. If you have questions, you can ask our friendly VPs:
• U6-U11 – Richard
• G6-G11 – Natalie
• U12-U18 – Alia
• G12-G18 – Lee
• Women – Jen
• All Age Men – Rohan
• Over 35/45 Men – Rich