Meet The Team + More


I hope youโ€™re excited for Season ’24. With matches kicking off in just three weeks, itโ€™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.

โ€ข BBQ and BAR

โ€ข KIT for sale

โ€ข 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 MarchManagers 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:

โ€ข U6-U11 – Richard

โ€ข G6-G11 – Natalie

โ€ข U12-U18 – Alia

โ€ข G12-G18 – Lee

โ€ข Women – Jen

โ€ข All Age Men – Rohan

โ€ข Over 35/45 Men – Rich

Intro to Football + More

If you are new to the club, please read theย Welcome Presentation. If you know of any young players (5, 6, 7), please encourage them to (a) register and (b) come toย Intro to Footballย this Sunday.


REGISTER NOW
If you havenโ€™t registered, pleaseย do that now. Weย mustย know if you’re playing so we can place you in a team. Just clickย here. If you need financial assistance, donโ€™t hesitate to ask.ย 


INTRO TO FOOTBALL
Sunday 3ย March 4:30-6:30pm atย AULUBA

Players turning 5, 6 or 7ย 

Bring along any friends thinking of playing. Take part in fun, structured activities with our coaches. The perfect starter session.

Please note Kissing Point Cricket U15โ€™s have a semi final match on the field on Sunday. It should be finishing at the same time as we commence. Please respect the space and our fellow club members from a different code.

Players of all ages:

  • Grab an easy dinner from theย BBQ
  • Try on and buy yourย SHORTS AND SOCKS
  • Pick up your online kit orderย 
  • Try onย BENCH COATSย so you can pre-order the correct size (pre-order ends 31 March)
  • Donate to and select from the Boot Swap (bring any too-small boots)
  • Chat to our volunteer coordinators
  • Soft drinks for sale, but alcohol not for sale at this event

SOCKS AND SHORTS
Now is the time to buy your socks and shorts. DO NOT leave this to the last minute! Order on Sunday evening in person, or from theย online storeย by 31 March to have your items in time for the season.ย 


FEMALE SHORTS.

Female shorts are still coming (arriving 10 March).ย There is still time to decide if you want the unisex shorts or the female shorts before the season starts.


PLAYERS WANTED

Several teams have vacancies, some of which are listed below. To enquire, please email the relevant VP (at the end of the email):

. M55

. M35/1

. M35/3 – Goalie

. U18

. U16 – Goalie

. U12 (mixed)

. G18/20

. G12 (girls)


COACHING

If youโ€™re planning to volunteer as a coach, visit Coaching on the website for details on how to get started and how the club can support you including participation in NSFA sponsored courses.

We love to support parent coaches. If you are interested in taking this journey, please reach out to the relevant VP. Whether you know a little or a lot about football, the main objectives are fun and positivity.


MANAGING

If youโ€™re planning to volunteer as a manager, visit Managers on the website for details on how to get started.


REFEREEING
Anyone aged 14+ can be a referee. Visitย Refereesย on the NSFA website for details.
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WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK
If you volunteerย as a coach or manager and anyone on your team is under 18, you MUST email us a current Working With Children check certificate. Please get that happening now, with just 40 days until the seasons starts. Detailsย here.ย 


DUKE OF ED
If your player is doing their Duke of Ed this year, they can do all three parts of the award at Kisso – sport, service and skills – emailย Jenย for details. We need D of E students to help at the Clubhouse on Friday nights.ย 


UPCOMING DATES
Training starts at different times for different teams. Youโ€™ll receive email advice about when your player starts. All other dates are on the websiteย here. Refer to this page for season start/end, events, kit sale days etc. Dates are also advertised onย Facebook.


GRAPHIC DESIGNER

If you have graphic design skills and time to do a quick, fun, task, please email Tanya at secretary@kpfc.asn.au


QUESTIONS?
Check the website or email our fantasticย VPs (below):

โ€ข G6-G11 Girls – Natalie

โ€ข U6 – U11 Mixed – Richard

โ€ข G12-G20 Girls – Lee

โ€ข U12-U18 Mixed – Alia

โ€ข All Age and 30+ Women – Jen

โ€ข All Age Men – Jeremy

โ€ข Over 35/45/55 Men – Rich


Thatโ€™s all for now. Please:

Register! and forward this email to friends thinking of registering. 

2 Come to Intro To Football on Sunday from 4:30pm.

3 Like us on Facebook

Gearing up for Season ’24

For all events, see Dates on the website, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram

  • KIT, BENCH COATS, FEMALE SHORTSย 

Sophie will have unisex shorts and socks for sale at the Open Morning (Sunday 11 Feb 9-11am). Fantastic off-field items including hoodies, caps, and beanies PLUS a range of Kisso Bench Coats to try on for size. As bench coats are big items, they are available via pre-order only. Get down to Auluba and check them out. 

New – shorts designed for female players are coming soon (they wonโ€™t be ready for Sunday). Stand by for an announcement. Female players can choose the unisex or female shorts.

  • BOOT SWAP

If you have pre-loved boots in good condition, please clean them and donate them to the Boot Swap at the Open Morning. If you need boots for the upcoming season, come and check it out. 

  • VOLUNTEERINGย 

If you plan to coach or manage a team, you must have a valid Working With Children check. Now would be a good time to apply. Details here

If youโ€™d like to help run our CLUBHOUSE, please email Tineke at canteen@kpfc.asn.au. Tineke is looking to share her role with one or two others.   

Plus, there are plenty of volunteering opportunities that become available over the season. We would love to hear from anyone who is passionate about helping make our club the great place that it is. Please talk to me about this when you see me!

  • WOMENย ย 

A reminder about two upcoming events. Both are 7:15-8:45pm at the Abbotsleigh all-weather pitch, entry on Ada Ave, Wahroonga. 

Intro to Female Football – Friday 9 Feb 

Meet the coordinators and have a kick. If youโ€™ve played a lot, a little, or never before, this is for you.  

Womenโ€™s Skills Session – Wednesday 14 Feb 

Take part in a skills session with our fantastic coaches. 

Sign up at this link (which is also a short survey) https://forms.office.com/r/wJQXB2Vmc3 

Enquiries to Jen at vpwomen@kpfc.asn.au

  • MEN – M35, M45 and M55ย 

If you plan to play this year and you havenโ€™t let Rich Skoda know, please email him at vpover35@kpfc.asn.au

  • WELCOME BACK CENTURY 21

A huge welcome back and thanks to Century 21 Radar Properties Turramurra for continuing to support us.

As well as being an active sponsor to the club, Century 21 will donate 10% of their net sales commission to the club for any sale resulting from a member or member referral. They will also donate $500 for any rental property that switches to them. This is a generous addition to what they already do for us and can make a real difference to our club.

Please contact Peter and the crew if you are renting or selling. Call Pete on 0400 124 392 or 8002 2221. Andย Don’t forget to mention you’re with Kisso.

Register now

WELCOME!
Registration is OPEN for Season 2024. Please register now, so you can be placed in a team. If you have friends who are interested, please forward this email, and encourage them to register.

>>> Just click here and follow the prompts. 

If you need financial support, please ask. There is a 10% discount for families with three or more players. Check the website for details.

EARLY BIRD RATE

Register by 14 February for our Early Bird Rate. All fees increase by $20 after that date.

ACTIVE KIDS VOUCHER

2023 vouchers are current until 31 January. PLEASE REGISTER BY 31 JANUARY to use a current voucher. After that date, you will need to apply for a new voucher through Service NSW via a new, means-tested system. 

PAYMENT

Pay online, at the time you register. With over 1000 players, our volunteer Registrar has a lot to do. If everyone does this one small thing, it makes a BIG difference. Thank you for your understanding.

CHECK US OUT

DEVELOPMENT TEAMS

If you are registering for JDL (previously SAP/DEV) or Super League after our trials in November 2023, please select the registration product relevant to your team. If you are unsure, please email us. For Diamond League families please hold off on registration until we finalise a few details. You will be updated accordingly.

PRESCHOOL CLASSES

Preschool classes at Auluba will continue in Term 1 via Evergreen Soccer. Details here.

GIRLS including MINIROOS GIRLS

  • Girls can play on Sundays (girls only), or Saturdays (mixed). Girls who want to play both days only need to register once.ย 
  • The G6/7 program will be back on Sunday mornings – a perfect introduction for girls turning 5, 6 or 7.ย 
  • Girls turning 9, 10 or 11 – express interest now in our FREE โ€˜Pathway to Diamond League’ program. The 12 week program commences late March and will develop technical skills and game awareness in preparation for our top division, Diamond League, which starts at G12. EXPRESS INTEREST in the Pathway Program now via email to Natalie atย miniroosgirls@kpfc.asn.au
  • The new NSFA G18/G20 competition replaces the existing G18 Age Group. Please email us if you have questions on this new competition.

MINIROOS MIXED

  • Saturday morning gamesย 
  • Options for all aged 5 to turning 11 in 2024
  • U8 Dev program

Enquiries to Richard at miniroosmixed@kpfc.asn.au

PREMIER LEAGUE and MENS ALL AGE

Training for our Mens Premier League squad continues in January. Expressions of interest and further details via email to Jeremy at vicepresident@kpfc.asn.au

We have plenty of other options to suit all players, from division 3 to purely social, or create your own team. Email Pip at vpallage@kpfc.asn.au

SENIOR WOMEN 

In 2024, there will be three senior womenโ€™s comps – Womens All Age, W30 and W45. Diary dates:

  • Intro to Female Football – Friday Feb 9 7:15 – 8:45, Abbotsleigh
  • Skills Session – Wednesday Feb 14 7:15 – 8:45, Abbotsleigh
  • Sunday kick-around – Sundays 8am, George Christie

Enquiries to Jen at vpwomen@kpfc.asn.au

MEN – M35, M45 and M55

If you are thinking of joining M35, M45 or M55 for the first time, please email Rich at vpover35@kpfc.asn.au. There are teams for all skill levels.

COACHING

A Youth Coach Development Day is coming up on 19 January – for coaches aged 15 – 22. Save the date. Links to register to come. If you would like to coach in 2024, find out more here.

KIT

Hang onto your pre-loved boots. There will opportunities to swap them for a different size at our pre-season events. Check out the online store for all your Kisso gear. Exciting update for 2024 – Female cut Kissing Point shorts! 

PLEASE REMEMBER

ย ย ย ย ย ย  1ย ย ย ย  Speak to your friends thinking of joining us.ย 

       2     Register by 31 Jan to use an Active Kids voucher and by 14 Feb for the Early Bird rate.

Thanks 

Nic

Nicole Cole (she/her)

Kissing Point FC President
president@kpfc.asn.au
http://kpfc.asn.au/

Female Football Award plus more


We are thrilled to have won the NSFA Female Football Award for 2022! This award recognises the club that has best embodied the NSFA’s โ€œWhatโ€™s Best for Herโ€ strategy in showing commitment to developing female football.

All credit to the volunteers who work so hard to foster the female game. Key people include Lee Rochester (VP Girls) and Nicole Cole (VP Women), and there are many others who coordinate programs and provide support. And all credit to every coach and manager of a female team.
WORLD CUP LIVE
Just two weeks to go until the Socceroos take on Tunisia LIVE on the big screen at AULUBA.Saturday 26 November7:30pm – doors open9pm – Kick OffFully licensed bar (no BYO). Collective pizza order. Lucky Door Prizes:Socceroos shirtFootball signed by Sydney FC (kindly donated by Century 21 Turramurra)Bring your friends and family. Enquiries to Rich atย vpover35@kpfc.asn.auPREMIER LEAGUE HEAD COACH
I am delighted to announce the appointment of Eilidh Mackay as our Premier League head coach. Eilidh brings coaching expertise, passion and a strong drive to succeed to our club.ย 

For the past eight years, Eilidh has worked with Northern Tigers in a range of coaching positions, including Assistant NPL1 First Grade Coach and NPL1 U18 Girls Head Coach. Other recent roles include Representative Programs Manager and NSFA’s Head of Female Football.

In early 2022, Eilidh was one of three Australians selected for a FIFA Coach Education Scholarship and is currently undertaking her ‘A’ coaching licence. Welcome Eilidh!PREMIER LEAGUE TRIALS
Trial dates are announced for our 2023 Premier League squad. New players are very welcome. To express interest, emailย vicepresident@kpfc.asn.au
December trials will be at Charles Bean Oval, Lindfield:4 December – 3 to 5pm11 December – 3 to 5pmJanuary dates to be announced.DIAMOND LEAGUE TRIALS
The first of two trial dates is THIS SUNDAY.ย Any female player turning 11, 12, 13, 14 or 15 in 2023 is encouraged to sign up. DL and Dev teams are formed in partnership with Turramurra United.

It’s free to try out. All welcome – please reach out to anyone you think may be interested – if they have played with us previously or not. For details, and to sign up, go toย https://kpfc.asn.au/development-teams/COME AND SAY HI
We’ll be at Turramurra High on Thursday 1 December, from 5:30pm. PLEASE take this opportunity to chat with us about football in 2023 and LET YOUR FRIENDS KNOW! Inflatable target, small sided game AND skills session for the kids. PLUS the market has a huge array of stalls, including lots of food options.

VOLUNTEER VACANCIES
If you have some time to spare, we could really use your help. We are on the lookout for two volunteers:
TREASURER
VP MENS ALL AGE
Please email me for more information atย president@kpfc.asn.au.

JANUARY REGO
Registration opens in January for Season 2023. If you know you want to play, pleaseย register as soon as possibleย – it allows us to work out teams, and saves the effort of follow-ups and reminders.

GRANT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Kissing Point FC would like to acknowledge funding provided by the NSW Government through theย Local Sport Grant Program. The funding has enabled the club to purchase essential equipment such as portable goals used by all teams and players.ย 

CASUAL KICK-AROUNDS
If you’ve watched your kids or your friends play, and thought “I want to do that!”, get in touch with Nic (VP Women) or Rich (VP Men 35+), and get started. Free, casualย kick-arounds are on over Summer.
Nicole –ย vpwomen@kpfcasn.au
Rich –ย vpover35@kpfc.asn.au

PARTNER WITH US
We are on the lookout for new sponsors. If you or someone you know is interested, email Wilco atย sponsorship@kpfc.asn.au

Kind regards,
Andrew Frost
KPFC President
on behalf of the committee

End of Season Dates

CLUB AWARD NOMINATIONS
Each year the club gives three Perpetual Awards for an individual, a team and a coach. Nominations are now invited for:
. “Club Spirit” – Team –ย A team that has bonded under tough circumstances, improved through the season, or contributed to the club.
. Ray & Di Brown Perpetual Trophy – “Friend of The Clubโ€ –ย Someone who volunteers for the club on a regular basis and is often behind the scenes
. Rod Woods Memorial Trophy – “Coach of the Seasonโ€ –ย A coach who has made a real difference over a season, or several seasons

Email your nomination(s) and brief reasons byย Thursday 25ย Augustย toย secretary@kpfc.asn.au. There is no need to ask team mates to contribute multiple nominations for the same person.ย Even if your nominee doesn’t win, we will tell them they were nominated, and send them theย text of your nomination – a great way to show your appreciation.
CLUBHOUSE FRIDAY
The clubhouse is not open this Friday 26 August. The canteen, BBQ and bar will be operating all day Saturday, with huge thanks to our volunteers.
MINIROOS GALA DAYS
27 August (U6-U11) and 28 August (G8-G11) The draw has just been announced for this weekend. Your team will play several round-robin games against other clubs, all in one morning at one venue. eg, your team may have three games, between 8:30am and noon. To see when and where your team is playing, click here https://nsfa.asn.au/competitions/draws-results-tables/

G6 and G7
Sunday 28 August, 9am to 10am – G6 is at Auluba and G7 at Karuah.

Shirts
Bring a shirt to change into after your last game, so the Kisso shirts can be collected, ready to return on Presentation day.
PREMS @ AULUBA 
Saturday 27 August  Ressies at 1pm and Firsts at 3pm. BBQ AND BAR! Come and support the guys as they take on Lane Cove.
PRESENTATION DAY (U6-U15 and G6-G12)
Saturday 3 Sept  Come to Auluba – see schedule here – for players to receive participation and Team awards. Stick around afterwards and enjoy an end of season team celebration for players and parents.
Delicious coffee, drinks, toasties, and treats from Bean Everywhere
Incredible donuts from OMG Decadent Donuts.
Novelty events and team-building games from Sparrow Sports
Football fun including penalty shoot-out, inflatable target and kick-arounds

Arrive 10 mins prior to your scheduled time Joggers only – no football boots

G14 please note you will receive your awards at Turramurra United as part of our joint venture.
PRESENTATION EVENT (U16, G16, U18 and G18)
FRIDAY 9 Sept 5pm-7pm Come to Auluba from 5pm to 7pm. There will be small-sided mixed football, delicious food from Dope Fusion, drinks, and an award presentation. Teams may wish to go on to another venue for an end of season party from 7pm.
SENIOR PRESENTATION NIGHT
FRIDAY 9 Sept 7pm-10pm Come to Auluba from 7pm. Enjoy the licenced bar and a delicious dinner from Dope Fusion. Celebrate with the other senior teams – a great social way to mark the end of the season. Team and Club awards presented. Managers – please liaise with your VP to assist with scheduling.
MANAGERS – KIT AND SHIRTS Return your kit bag and team shirts (washed) at your Presentation event. If players bring a shirt to change into to your last match, it can help with collecting/washing. If you want Kisso shirts for Summer Soccer, you can hang onto them, just let our equipment manager, Brad, know.
COACHES – C LICENCE COURSE
If you want to attain a formal coaching qualification, weโ€™re here to help. The next C-Licence course starts early October and scholarships may be available. Email Aron at cccminiroos@kpfc.asn.au or Brad at cccjuniorcomp@kpfc.asn.au
SUMMER FOOTBALL
Get your team together and register now for Summer Football. All the details here https://kpfc.asn.au/summer-football/
DATES
For all the key dates, visit https://kpfc.asn.au/dates/. Please feel free to contact anyone on the committee if you have questions. 

Latest News

COACHES AND MANAGERS – THANK YOU!
Thank you all very sincerely for your work this season. As a tiny token of our appreciation, please enjoy a FREE burger from the Clubhouse BBQ on Friday 19 August. Just tell the bar volunteers your team name and role (coach or manager). Team photos can also be collected from the bar.
CLUB AWARD NOMINATIONS OPEN
Each year the club gives three Perpetual Awards for an individual, a team and a coach. Nominations are now invited for:”Club Spirit” – Team –ย A team that has bonded under tough circumstances, improved through the season, or contributed to the club.Ray & Di Brown Perpetual Trophy – “Friend of The Clubโ€ –ย Someone who volunteers for the club on a regular basis and is often behind the scenesRod Woods Memorial Trophy – “Coach of the Seasonโ€ –ย A coach who has made a real difference over a season, or several seasonsEmail your nomination(s) and brief reasons byย Thursday 25 Augustย toย secretary@kpfc.asn.au. There is no need to ask team mates to contribute multiple nominations for the same person.ย Even if your nominee doesn’t win, we will tell them they were nominated, and send them theย text of your nomination – a great way to show your appreciation.
SUMMER FOOTBALL
Please speak to your team about playing over Summer. Heaps of fun, a great way to keep up skills, and a great introduction for any new players. There are two comps to choose from, both starting mid September (SOON!)
NSFA Summer Soccerย (NTRA and other venues) for U8+
Spring Soccerย (Karuah and Mimosa) for U6-U16
Detailsย here.
MINIROOS GALA DAYS
27 August (U6-U11) and 28 August (G6-G11)Please save the date for this end-of season, round-robin event. Your team will play several games against other clubs, all in one morning at one local venue. eg, your team may have three games, between 8:30am and noon. The draw will come out by Friday. 
SAP GALA DAY – 10 SEPTEMBER
SAP teams please save the date and stand by for news of this event.
AWARDS
Awards recognise commitment to the sport, and remind players of good times with good friends. Awards will be given out at upcoming presentation events:U6-U11 players will receive a participationย trophyU12-U15 players will receive a participationย medalEach U12-U18 teamย will receive two team awardsEach senior team will receive three team awards
PRESENTATION DAY (U6-U15 and G6-G12)
SATURDAY 3 SeptYour team will be asked to come to Auluba at a specific time (tba), for players to receive participation and Team awards. Stick around afterwards and enjoy an end of season team celebration for players and parents. Thereโ€™ll be delicious coffee, drinks, toasties, and treats from Bean Everywhere, and incredible donuts from OMG Decadent Donuts. There will also be a novelty races, football fun and team-building games. G14 please note you will receive your awards at Turramurra United as part of our joint venture.
PRESENTATION EVENT (U16, G16, U18 and G18)
FRIDAY 9 Sept 5pm-7pmCome to Auluba from 5pm to 7pm. There will be small-sided mixed football, delicious food from Dope Fusion, drinks, and an award presentation. Teams may wish to go on to another venue for an end of season party from 7pm.
SENIOR PRESENTATION NIGHT
FRIDAY 9 Sept 7pm-10pmCome to Auluba from 7pm. Enjoy the licenced bar and a delicious dinner from Dope Fusion. Celebrate with the other senior teams – a great social way to mark the end of the season. Team and Club awards presented. Managers – please liaise with your VP to assist with scheduling.
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Stand by for news re trials for SAP, Diamond League and Super League teams later in the year.
MANAGERS – KIT AND SHIRTS
Managers, please return your kit bag and team shirts (washed) at your Presentation event. If players bring a shirt to change into to your last match, it can help with collecting/washing.ย If you want Kisso shirts for Summer Soccer, you can hang onto them, just let our equipment manager, Brad, know.
MANAGERS – DRIBL UPDATE
You can now view the contact details of opposition team managers and coaches. Handy for reschedules, forfeits etc. To do this in the Dribl app, go to the Match Sheet tab and scroll down to Contacts.
COACHES – C LICENCE COURSE
If you want to attain a formal coaching qualification, weโ€™re here to help. The next C-Licence course starts early October and scholarships may be available. Email Aron at cccminiroos@kpfc.asn.au or Brad at cccjuniorcomp@kpfc.asn.au
DATES
For all the key dates, visit https://kpfc.asn.au/dates/. Please feel free to contact anyone on the committee if you have questions. The very best of luck to all our teams for these last few weeks of the season.

Photo Nights

Ordering photos

Thank you for attending photo nights in June. To order your photos:

  1. Clickย hereย (or go toย http://advancedlife.com.au/ย and enter DV5 VAM 8KH)
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Joint TUFC/KPFC teams

Both G14 teams will have photos taken at Turramurraย (details to come from TUFC).

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Female Football

If we go back a few years to 2019, how would you describe Kissing Point FC and the female side of the club?

In 2019, we had 195 women and girls playing football, out of about 800 players overall, so 24% participation rate. There were a few girls only miniroos teams (with many girls playing mixed Miniroos), and sporadic age groups through juniors given some age groups were low in numbers. It was hard to provide both development opportunities and opportunities for social football, basically due to lack of numbers.

However, we had a passionate team and a great club atmosphere, so the foundations for building the female side of the club were in place. Players and families were very engaged and committed, and their enthusiasm was a real catalyst for our growth.

By 2022 we have grown to 359 women and girls with a 34% participation rate (exceeding the NSFAs target, and growth of 85%), and aim to grow that much further over the next few years. Indeed, we note FFAs lofty 50% target by 2027, which we heartily strive for.

What were the key steps/strategies implemented that had a positive impact?

First of all we start with a policy equal representation and opportunities for females and male players. This starts with equal representation on the committee, access to facilities/equipment, and aiming to lift the number of female coaches and managers, and most importantly lifting the proportion of players in the club that are female to be able to provide the same opportunities. Building numbers from the base, in our youngest cohorts, is key to that longer term ambition. Second, we are looking to build the amount of support for girls and women. In 2021 we appointed both a Girls VP and a Womens VP (this was previously a combined role). We plan to increase this further to have a girls Miniroos coordinator as demand is requiring!

Our focus is on building a culture that engages female players. Our vision of โ€œPositive football. For everyone.โ€ means providing development opportunities for all skill levels, both development-focussed and community players. Our emphasis on player retention means we do all we can to create a supportive, fun, positive experience, for both players and parents. For example, we make the most of any fun, team-bonding opportunities such as the Proctor Cup in Bathurst, NSFA Summer Soccer and any pre-season tournaments.

In 2020, Diamond League was introduced as part of a new joint venture with Turramurra United. The joint venture opens up more options for Junior Girls, which is so important. There is now a pipeline of talented girls from Diamond league into Womenโ€™s All Age.

The supported coaching model for our female teams has proven effective. We have made sure to support any girls or women interested in coaching, along with ensuring our womens teams are provided highly trained volunteer coaches (through providing C-license training costs).

We have our two female VPs on the Female Football Working Group which is a great opportunity for KPFC to collaborate with other clubs. This collaboration can help build and support teams โ€“ as well as drive innovation for KPFC in the female space

Senior womenโ€™s teams grew from four teams in 2019 to six in 2022. We have a strong focus on fostering relationships with individual players. There are informal ways for women to try football, and we use Summer Soccer as a pathway into Winter Football. These strategies take an investment of time, but it is well worth it, as itโ€™s important for women to build trusted relationships.

Kissing Point FC has embraced the G6/G7 Sunday Program. What are the benefits of the program and how have you achieved the player growth rates?

The G6/G7 program is a fantastic introduction to football for girls who may not enjoy mixed football; particularly as it enables easier friend integration than having one or two other girls on a mixed U6/7 team. While it started small (with only 5 or so people enrolled back in 2020) it has grown exponentially, with many more people taking it up, and less people taking up mixed football. The G6/7 program has allowed us to attract younger players and families looking for a girls-only option. This will feed through our program over many years. We have already seen the impact of this with a large cohort of G8s in 2022. Itโ€™s a team effort and a lot of hands-on work (eg Sunday G6/7 volunteers and the XlR8 support), but the results are there. Girls Miniroos has shown the strongest growth in the club due in strong part to this initiative by NSFA, and this really feeds into our longer term ambitions of having multiple teams through all junior age groups, and providing options for players.

Communication (newsletters and social media) have an impact when creating a good club culture how have KPFC utilised these and how do you ensure equality?

Our Womens and Girls VPs email their cohorts regularly. Both put in a lot of effort to ensure those emails talk about the bigger picture of female football at the club. This ensures our female players can see a path forward with the club into the future.

We use social media to promote uplifting and inclusive stories and images, with a 50/50 female/male split on posts. Our last fifty social media posts included 11 with a female focus, 11 with a male focus and 28 mixed or neutral. We also use a female image wherever possible. For example, for a post about โ€œCoach educationโ€ or โ€œJunior Players wantedโ€ weโ€™ll use an image of a female coach or player. Choice of language is important too, so we will often say for example, โ€œif your daughter or son is interestedโ€, putting the female first. 

Images of female players are always included on posters, website, banners and clubwide emails. 

Female Football Coordinators have been working hard to create a legacy from Womenโ€™s World Cup, what does the future look like for Kissing Point FC?

The future looks bright!

We have ambitious plans to continue growing the female game. This means growth from the base in terms of participation, but also providing greater support (creating and promoting a safe and supportive club), and further adopting a โ€˜Whatโ€™s best for Herโ€™ approach.

Holiday Clinics

MINIROOS (U6-U11 and G6-G11)
We are pleased to offer FREE skills clinics at Abbotsleigh over the holidays. These clinics will give players some time with a ball at their feet and a chance to learn some skills, with professional coaches. Players can attend one, several, or all of the clinics. There are both mixed and girls-only sessions. Importantly, Abbotsleigh is an all-weather, synthetic pitch.

Clinics are at 3pm or 3:45pm on most days in the school holidays (apart from Easter).ย PLEASE CHECK THEM OUT.ย Click here for details and to register.
JUNIORS (U12+)
We want everyone to have some time on the ball over the holidays, so weโ€™ve hired the synthetic field at Abbotsleigh for upcoming afternoons. There is a timetable for most Junior teams to get some training sessions in. Please stand by for news from coordinators.