If you live, go to school, or work in or near Manly and want to play football, you’ve come to the right place!

This document provides handy links to forms and websites you might need when registering to be a player, coach, or other match official and information that will answer frequently asked questions.

 Some of the most frequently asked is where to access certain forms, so let’s start there…

REGISTRATION LINKS AND FORMS

Coaches and Managers Working With Children (WWC): To coach or manage a junior or youth team, you must have completed your Working With Children (WWC) check. Click here to confirm your existing WWC number or apply for one. You cannot coach or manage any players younger than 18 without it.

MWFA Application to Register: Any player registering in Under 12s or above who did not play in MWFA Competition last season will need to complete the MWFA APPLICATION TO REGISTER 

Please email the completed form to the registrar (Set Buijs (for Juniors and Youth) or Kelly Pierce (for Seniors), ensuring you include the registered player’s name in the subject) along with a clear photo or scanned colour copy of proof of age (e.g. Birth Certificate, Passport or Drivers Licence).

ITC paperwork for any player coming from overseas – be sure to contact the Registrar immediately, as the process for clearance can be lengthy. You must complete an application for an International Transfer Certificate (ITC), which is a FIFA/ FFA requirement.

 IMPORTANT DATES

REGISTRATIONS FOR THE 2025 SEASON WILL OPEN IN JANUARY

• 6th January – Registrations Open
• 19th January – Division 1 Trials for U9s to U12s
• Mid February – Grading for Youth Teams (U12 to U18) (TBC)
• 21st February – Team nominations to be submitted to MWFA
• 7th March – final team player lists to be submitted to MWFA
• Mid-March – Coaches & Managers Meeting – (TBC)
• End March – Juniors Orientation Day – Grahams Reserve (TBC)
• 4/5/6 April – First round of 2025 Season

For new players, please check with the Age Coordinators (see Contacts page) to ensure there is space in a team.

Which Age Group should you register in?

Make sure you select the correct package for your age group – this is based on calendar years (1 January to 31 December).

2025 Age Matrix
Year of Birth/ School	Age Group
2019 or 2020/ Kindy	Under 6
2018/ Year 1	Under 7
2017/ Year 2	Under 8
2016/ Year 3	Under 9
2015/ Year 4	Under 10
2014/ Year 5	Under 11
2013/ Year 6	Under 12
2012/ Year 7	Under 13
2011/ Year 8	Under 14
2010/ Year 9	Under 15
2009/ Year 10	Under 16
2007 – 2008/ Year 11-12	Under 18
2004 – 2006	Under 21
1994 or earlier	W30s (must be turning 31 or older in 2025) * Women’s comp
1989 or earlier	O35s (must be turning 36 or older in 2025)
1984 or earlier	W40s (must be turning 41 or older in 2025) * Women’s comp
1979 or earlier	O45s (must be turning 46 or older in 2025)

FAQs

The youngest age to play? 

No player can be registered until he or she turns 5 in the current football year. This is an FFA rule, and there are no exceptions.

Dual registration? 

Dual Registrations are possible for girls who wish to play in the Girls’ (Sunday) and Mixed (Saturday) competitions.  Female players between age 6 and 18 can play in the Mixed (boys and girls) competition on Saturdays and the Women’s (only) competition on Sundays. MWFA’s women-only competitions start from Under 7s.

Females wanting to play in mixed U12 and up teams should click here for further information, before completing this form. Please contact the Registrar, Juniors before registering! 

Can I play in older age groups? 

All players can play up one or two age groups, by choice. 

Players wishing to play three or more age groups above their age must get MWFA approval. Please see the FA Guide for further information, and you will need to complete and return the following forms and have them signed off by the Brookvale FC Club Secretary:

1. the MWFA consent form – must be completed by the player’s parent or legal guardian.
2. the MWFA Player Assessment form – must be completed by the registered coach of the team that is borrowing you.

AL (Amateur League) and WAL (Women’s Amateur League)

To play in the Amateur League (men’s or women’s open division), the player must be at least 16 years old in the current season.

Registration Checklist 

Before you register, make sure you have:

• For those who are eligible, make sure you have organised your Service NSW Active Kids Voucher (click here to check/apply). The $50 voucher is available only to eligible parents or guardians and can be applied during the registration process.
• A recent photo for all players registering in Under 12 or older age groups. To minimise our need for a better picture, please ensure the photo supplied is a passport-style photo of the head and shoulders only, against a plain background such as a wall. Smartphone photos are generally acceptable.
• Proof of Age (scan or photo of your Passport or Birth Certificate) is required for:
  
  • all NEW players from Under 12s up; or
  • any existing players moving to U12s/ W12s, W30s/ O35s or W40s/ O45s for the first time.

Registration Fees

Please note: Every year, Brookvale does its absolute best to set the registration fees at the lowest possible value and absorb as many costs as possible. We run a very tight ship to try to ensure that the fees are reasonable. We are also committed to supporting families experiencing hardship. If you are experiencing financial difficulties, please get in touch with the Registrar for assistance and discuss the possibility of a reasonable payment plan.

Registration is NOT complete until Registration Fees have been paid. This must be done online at the time of registration. 

Age Group	Fee
Under 6 & Under 7	$245.00 *
Under 8 & Under 9	$245.00 *
Under 10 & Under 11	$250.00 *
Under 12	$280.00 *
Under 13 & Under 15	$285.00 *
Under 16	$295.00 *
Under 18	$340.00 *
Under 21 – Men’s	$420.00
Premier League – Men’s	$530.00
AL/1 – Men’s	$490.00
Premier League – Ladies	$465.00
AL/1 – Ladies	$410.00
AL/2+ & all O/30 & all O/40 – Ladies	$410.00
AL/2+ & all O/35 & all O/45 – Men’s	$410.00

* Active Kids Voucher of $50 may apply. Refer to the Service NSW Website to check eligibility. The voucher can be redeemed when you click on the payment screen.

 

REGISTERING ONLINE

All new and returning players must register online at PlayFootball,  managed by the Football Federation of Australia (FFA).

·      Click here for support for players.

·      Click here for support for managers.

1.      Click on the “Start My Registration” button in the top right corner

2.      Click on “Get Started”

3.      Sign in with an existing account if you already registered yourself or one of your children previously. Please make sure to use the same email you registered with before! (or create a new account if this is your first time). If you have an account but have changed your email address, please get in touch with the PlayFootball helpdesk

4.      You will then be able to link previous profiles created with the same email address (NB: the first account you make with the email will be the family’s Primary Account!).

5.      Select the participant you are Registering (either Myself, Linked Person, or New Person) and follow the prompts

6.      Double-check that you are registering in the correct age group. If, for some reason, your age group is not available, please get in touch with the Registrar

7.      If you need clarification or have problems, please contact the Registrar.

De-Registrations

A player must initiate the de-registration by logging into the PlayFootball website and requesting to de-register.

·      Any player applying for a de-registration before teams are finalised will receive a refund minus club administration fees of $35 for juniors and $50 for seniors.

·      Any player applying for de-registration after the teams have been submitted will be charged a $50 club administration fee plus any additional FFA fees, FNSW fees & MWFA fees.

If you have any registration questions, please contact Set Buijs (for Juniors and Youth) or Kelly Pierce (for Seniors). Please contact the appropriate Coach/ Manager or Age Coordinator if you have any team-related questions. Refer to the Contact Us page for details.