Welcome to Minchinbury Jets Soccer Club for the 2025 winter season. We're eager for a fantastic experience this year. The 2025 season is scheduled for 18 rounds, starting in early April, and running through to August, with finals set for early September. Let's make this season one to remember for all our players and supporters. We warmly invite all players, coaches, and managers from the 2024 season to register with our club for the current 2025 season. Online registrations are set to open on Thursday, 2nd January 2025. To secure your spot on a team, please register as early as possible. Your prompt registration is crucial to ensuring a seamless process and securing your place on the field. We look forward to welcoming you for another thrilling season.
Registration Platform
This year the Blacktown Association will be using the Play Football registration system.
Registration Days
We will be holding 4 registration days. These days are to help finalise the registration of players and officials and for player registration fee payments. (Must be fully paid to play) Our registration days will be held at Minchinbury Reserve, Minchin Drive, Minchinbury (our home ground) on the following days:
· Saturday 1st February; 8th February; 15th February; and 22nd February from 9:00am to 2:00pm.
How to Register
· Before you log in to register, you will need to have a few things ready to register. These are:
1. A photo to upload – this should be a head and shoulders photo like a driver’s licence photo. Please note that no caps or sunglasses are to be worn in the photo.
To make it easier for you, we have a link to the Play Football registration page on our club website, www.minchinburyjets.com. Once on our club homepage please click on the “Register Now” button which is on the home page.
Registration fees
Age Groups | Registration Fees |
Ages 5 – 7 | $250 |
Ages 8 | $255 |
Ages 9 - 11 | $260 |
Age 12 | $285 |
Ages 13 – 16 | $290 |
Age 17 | $310 |
Age 18 | $325 |
Ages 19+ | $445 |
Premier League | $455 |
For New Players
If you are new to soccer, we require a birth certificate, ID card, or passport for registration. Please bring one of these documents to our registration days for verification. While you can register online, we will still need to sight a valid form of ID in person.
For Returning Players and Players with a New Account
Visit our website “www.minchinburyjets.com” Click on the “Register Now” button on the home page. This will take you to the Minchinbury registration page in Play Football, where you will be able to register for Minchinbury Jets Soccer Club.
Payments
Once you have registered online you have two options for payment. The first is to pay us online as part of the online registration process. The second is to print out your invoice and bring it along to one of our Club Information Days. When full payment is received, the club will accept your registration.
· Please note that all registration fees must be paid in full before the club can process a player’s registration. The club will not register any player who is not fully paid up or has an outstanding Active Kids Voucher. The club also has Zip Pay facilities for anyone requiring a payment plan.
If you would like further assistance with payment, please email our Treasurer Stephen Elcock at “mjsctreasurer@outlook.com” He will be able to help you with all your enquiries regarding payments.
NSW Government Active & Creative Kids Voucher
The Active & Creative Kids Voucher is a program to support eligible families with school-aged children to participate in sport, recreational, creative, or cultural activities with registered providers. This is a $50 Voucher that eligible families will be able to use towards their registration with Minchinbury Jets Soccer Club. To see if you are eligible for the voucher visit “https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/active-and-creative-kids-voucher”
Match Fees
All match fees are included in our registration prices, as they have been for several years. Once your registration fees are paid in full, the only items left to purchase are shorts and socks, which can be purchased at our uniform shop or online store. Then you’ll be all set for the season!
Upfront Registration Fees
One of the primary concerns about adopting Play Football v2.0 for the BDSFA and its 24 Member Clubs was the significant upfront payment required at the point of registration, which posed challenges for both clubs and players. We’re pleased to announce that this barrier has now been addressed, ensuring that our sport remains accessible to everyone.
As a result, we’re excited to confirm that Play Football v2.0 will be implemented for the 2025 season.
While an upfront payment is still required at registration, it has been significantly reduced to the following amounts:
Juniors (Aged 4-12): $33.50
Youth (Aged 13-18): $42.50
Seniors (Aged 18+): $139.30
Team Information Day for MiniRoos (Ages 5-11)
Each year, the club hosts a Team Information Day for our MiniRoos players (ages 5-11). This event provides an opportunity for parents and players to meet their teams and for us to finalize any remaining coaching or management roles.
This year, our Team Information Day will be held on Saturday, 15th March 2025, with the following schedule:
5’s, 6’s, and 7’s – Start at 9:00 AM
8’s and 9’s – Start at 10:00 AM
10’s and 11’s – Start at 11:00 AM
Please note: Players will already be organized into teams before the day. Some teams may already have coaches and managers assigned, while others may still need volunteers.
For teams without coaches or managers, we are always looking for enthusiastic helpers to step into these vital roles. Training and ongoing support will be provided to ensure you feel confident and prepared.
We kindly ask everyone to arrive 15 minutes before their start time to allow for check-in.
Thank you for your support, and we look forward to seeing you there as we prepare for an exciting season ahead!
Grading for Junior Comp Teams
The grading of junior competition teams (ages 12-17) will depend on the number of teams in each age group and the number of new players who register.
Grading is scheduled for Saturday, 8th March 2025. You will receive an email with details if your age group requires grading. If your age group does not require grading, we will send your details to your coach for the 2025 season, and they will be in contact with you directly.
Uniforms & Club Gear
· Playing Shirts
Playing shirts are provided to all teams free of charge. These are distributed to team managers at the start of the season and must be returned after your final game of 2025. Please note that players who fail to return their shirt will be declared unfinancial and excluded from club presentations.
· Other Uniform Items and Club Gear
In addition to shorts and socks, our club offers a wide range of gear for purchase, including hoodies, jackets, hats, camp chairs, polo shirts, and so much more. These items will be available at our club registration days and throughout the season.
You can also order and pay for gear online anytime through our club website at www.minchinburyjets.com, with items available for pick-up at registration days or training sessions.
Important: All uniform and gear purchases must be paid for in full at the time of purchase.
Method of Payment
To make registration and uniform payments as convenient as possible, our club offers the following payment methods:
Cash
EFTPOS (from savings accounts)
Credit Card (MasterCard & Visa only)
ZipPay (for flexible payment options)
The online registration system also accepts MasterCard and Visa payments. Please note that a small surcharge applies to all registration payments made through the Play Football website.
Events
Throughout the year, we host a variety of events, including Trivia Nights, Bingo Nights, and Family Fun Days. Stay updated by visiting our website, following our Facebook and Instagram pages, and checking upcoming newsletters for the latest details and updates.
We hope these activities bring fun and joy to everyone, and we encourage all members to join in and make the most of the exciting events planned for the year!
Coaches & Managers
As always, the club cannot function without the help of our volunteer coaches and managers. We invite all adults involved as parents or players to consider stepping into these vital roles. The club will provide training and ongoing support to help you succeed in these positions.
Coaches and managers can register online through the same process as players or visit us during registration days to sign up.
Important: If you wish to apply for a coaching or team management position, you must present a suitable photo ID and complete the necessary “Working with Children” paperwork.
Your support is essential in making our season a success—thank you for considering being part of our team!
Club Newsletter
During the season the club emails out a newsletter to all players and team officials. This helps to keep everyone in touch with what is happening with your club. We ask that if you change your email address, please email the club secretary at mjscsecretary@outlook.com with your new email address so we can ensure that you are kept up to date with the latest club news.
Sponsorship
Our club deeply values the ongoing support of our sponsors, who have played a crucial role in our success over the years. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all our sponsors and look forward to continuing these partnerships throughout the 2025 season.
If you’re interested in becoming a sponsor and supporting our club, please reach out to our Club Sponsorship Coordinator, Stephen Elcock, at mjscsponsorship@outlook.com for more information. Sponsorship packages start from as little as $500 per season.
Queries & Club Website
For any questions about this letter, local soccer, or the Blacktown Soccer Association, visit our website at www.minchinburyjets.com or email our Club Registrar, Sam Dannawe (mjscpresident@outlook.com), or Club Secretary, Troy Elcock (mjscsecretary@outlook.com). We're here to help!
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