Sign On 2010
WHEN: Unfortunately many age groups are full. You can contact us by email to make an appointment. Click Here
WHERE: Albany Creek Football Club Facility at the South Poine Sports Complex in Brendale Click Here for Guidance
WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING:
1. New players to the club must bring a copy of their birth certificate
2. New Players to the club 11 years or older need a passporth sized photo
3. All players aged 11 need to bring a passport sized photograph
WHAT WE PROVIDE:
Kindy Football - A program specifically designed for 3, 4 and 5 year olds to introduce them to the world game with a particular focus on developing Motor Skills, coordination, balance, being part of a team and having fun whilst exercising. This program has been extremely successfull in 2009 as it is run by qualified professional coaches in a safe and fun environment. Click Here for more information
Junior Rooball - Avaiable to children that are Under 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 - The program for children aged 5, 6, and 7 is designed to introduce the basic skills of football combined with team work, phisical fitness in an environment which is interesting and fun for the kids. From 8 and 9, the program increases the focus on the development of technical skills to play the game. At this age group, skilled players start to be identified and asked to participate in development squads that look to accelerate the development of players that demonstrate a high level of ability. Boys and girls play together in squads in these age groups. Click Here for more information
Competitive Football - Starts with Under 11 and goes through to under 16. We offer programs for players of all skill levels from the highest possible level of Junior Premier League to social lovers of the sport. ACE has representation in Rebel Junior Premier League for the ages of 12 to 15, Division 1 for all age groups and Brisbane Junior League (BJL) for under 16. ACE aims to have girls squads for Under 12, 13, 14 and 16 age groups in 2010. Click Here for more information
Seniors - ACE participates in the Premier League Competition in second division providing opportunities for semi-professional players. We have a senior womens team and participate in both Mens and Womens Youth. We also offer a number of Metro squads. Click Here for more information
Everyone is encourage to register during the sign on weekend to avoid disappointment as we have limited numbers available in 2010.
Note: There is a surcharge for all Mastercard and Visa Payment – All other cards not accepted
Where Does Your Money Go
Unlike many other sports in Australia, Football (Soccer) is not subsidised in any way by any Government, Sporting or Administrative institution. All costs associated with the running and management of the club are the responsibility of the club. Financial contribution of volunteers in Coaching Roles, Team Managers Roles, Management Committee, Executive Committee and Administration save our members more than $700,000 in costs every year. Without these volunteers, the cost of playing at ACE or any other Football club would increase by more than $800 for every junior and senior player currently in the club. Fees paid to join ACE are used to pay for the following items:
- National Registration Fee (FFA),
- State Registration Fee Football Queensland
- Player Insurance.
- Football Brisbane Registration Fee
- Football Queensland - Team coach Registration Fee
- Football Queensland - Small Sided Games Team Leader Registration Fee
- Club Membership for the Family
- Team Photo Presented at Year End Valued at $15
- Individual Player Trophy Valued at $15
- Playing Jersey
- Coaches and Managers Polo Shirt
- Technical Director’s Wage
- Five Director of Coaching Wages
- Development Squad Coach Wage
- Canteen Staff Wages
- Buildings and contents insurance
- Public Liability Insurance
- Council fees (water)
- Field Rental
- Rooball/Grassroots Refs course/Senior/Junior coaching licences
- Maintenance and purchasing of coaching/playing equipment (cones, bibs, portable goals, ladders, pump, line marking machine, nets, corner posts, whistles, linesman flags)
- Maintenance of Club Facilities
- Upkeep of Computers, Printers, Faxes
- Maintenance of Equipment in Canteens and Bar
- Costs and Upkeep of security Systems
Additional Costs
In addition to the costs outlined above the club incurs costs associated with the administration of the club, referee and linesmen fees, upkeep of fields etc. These costs are recovered in a weekly fee which is collected by the Team Manager. The weekly fee pays for the following costs:
- Referee Fees
- Linesmen Fees
- Electricity
- Mowing and Weeding of all fields
- Weekly Line Marking
- Yearly Maintenance of fields including returfing, fertilizing and aerating fields
- Electricity for Field Lights – Wolter Park and Brendale Sports Complex
- Electricity for club house, canteen – Wolter Park and Brendale Sports Complex
- Player Insurance
Involvement of Parents as Team Coaches and Managers
ACE gives parents the opportunity to participate in their children’s sport by coaching or managing a team, irrespective of experience. Whilst we prefer coaches to have previous experience, formal qualifications or playing experience, we acknowledge that this is not always possible. ACE has numerous initiatives in place to assist parent coaches in coaching a team including the following:
- All new coaches are encouraged to participate in the Grass Roots Coaching Program which provides a good introductory overview of the role of the coach with guidance for training. This is provided free of charge
- Coaches are encouraged to obtain their Blue Card
- Coaches are encouraged to complete Junior Coaching Licenses and provide financial support to all ACE coaches.
- Coaches are encouraged to complete Youth Coaching Licenses and provide financial support to all ACE coaches.
- ACE holds regular coach the coach sessions which provide coaches detailed and proven methods of coaching
- ACE provides a library of online drills, coaching guidelines and short videos to assist in planning coaching sessions
- ACE provides all coaches a large library of coaching DVD’S which can be borrowed and watched at home at convenient times
- Most importantly ACE provides five qualified Football Director’s of Coaching who are responsible for the guidance and development of all ACE coaches
ACE is proud of the enthusiasm of our parent coaches. Whilst many started with no formal coaching qualifications, more than 90% of ACE coaches had completed either a grass roots, junior or youth coaching license.