FAQs

FAQ

General Registration Questions:

  1. When does registration open and close?

Registrations for Cubs – U12 will open each season in January of each year when schools return. Registrations for U13 to seniors will open in December in the prior season (i.e. December 2024 for 2025 season)

  1. How do I register my child or myself for the upcoming season?

Cubs (U3 – U5) will be required to register through our website.

U6 – U12 players will need to complete a registration through Squadi. This must be done each season.

U13 – U18 players will need to complete a registration through Squadi and our website. The FA & FQ payments will need to be paid through Squadi before players are able to be selected to a team and be placed on a team sheet. Payments for the remainder of the fees can be completed through our website including setting up a payment plan.

Senior players must complete all registrations and payments through Squadi.

  1. What is the registration fee, and what does it include?

Registration fees are found in the Fees tab on this website. We also accept Fair Play Vouchers. These must be submitted to the club for processing.

Registration fees cover:

·       Equipment

·       Player insurance and Publice Liability insurance

·       Field maintenance

·       Ground maintenance

·       Playing strip

·       Training shirt

  1. Are there any payment plans or financial assistance options available?

Payment plans are available through Squadi and our website. For further financial assistance, please see an Executive committee member.

  1. What age groups or divisions does the club cater to?

We cater to all age groups from 3-year-olds to opens. The age group will be the age that the player is turning that year. E.g. a 6-year-old will play in the U6 age group.

  1. Do I need to create a Football Queensland and LetsPlayFootball profile to register?

ALL players, coaches, and managers must be registered in Squadi (FQ) and LetsPlayFootball (FA) to participate in any Football Queensland competition.

  1. Are there trials, and when are they held?

Trials are held for Kangaroo, Juniors and Seniors each year during the off-season. These trials will be advertised through social media and our website.

Equipment and Uniforms:

  1. What equipment or gear is required to participate?

ALL players are required to wear soccer boots, club socks, club shorts, and shin pads, and playing strip (supplied at games)

  1. Is a uniform provided, or do I need to purchase one separately?

U6 – U18 players are supplied with a playing shirt. All other uniform items like shorts and socks can be purchased through our merchandise shop. Polo and training shirts are optional but recommended.

FQPL & U23s are supplied with a full playing kit. Extra shorts and socks can be purchased through the merchandise shop. Players must arrive at games in Club polos, black dress pants and black dress shoes.

Seniors are supplied with a playing shirt but must supply their own shorts and socks. These can be purchased through the merchandise shop

  1. Where can I buy club merchandise or uniforms?

Club merchandise can be purchased through our merchandise store. For any questions please email merchandise_equipment@parkridgefc.com

Scheduling and Commitment:

  1. When do training sessions and matches start?

Training sessions will begin in January (except for trials) once teams are filled. Matches will start in February for older age groups which can include pre-season friendlies. U6 – U12 will start in March/April. All competitions will be completed by the end of September. A season calendar can be found through this link Season Calendars

  1. What days and times are training sessions and games typically held?

Training days and times will be dependent on the coach for the team. Most teams will train 2 nights a week.

Cubs will train on a Friday night. They do not play official fixtured games.

U6 – U12 will play games on a Saturday. Scheduling for these games is completed by Football Queensland.

U13 to Seniors can play games from Friday to Sunday. Scheduling for these games is completed by Football Queensland.

  1. What happens if I cannot attend a training session or match?

Players must contact their coach or team manager if they are unable to attend a training session or match.

Teams and Coaches:

  1. How are teams assigned?

Teams are assigned through our Muster days. ALL players who have not been selected to a Kangaroo or Divisional team will be required to attend Muster days to be placed on a team.

  1. Can my child be placed on the same team as their friends?

Your child can be placed on the same team as their friends, provided that the team is not full and it is not a Kangaroo or Divisional team where players were selected through a trial process.

  1. Who will be coaching the teams?

All coaches at Park Ridge are volunteers. We provide training through Football Queensland coaching courses throughout the year.

Kangaroo coaches are required to have their Foundations of Coaching Certificate and progressing to their C License.

Junior and senior coaches are required to have their Foundations of Coaching Certificate and progressing to their C License.

FQPL & U23 coaches are required to have their Senior Coaching Certificate. Head Coaches must have their C License.

  1. Are there opportunities for parents to volunteer as coaches or team managers?

Parents are encouraged to volunteer as coaches and team managers. We also encourage parents to volunteer to assist in the canteen or around the grounds in any capacity that they are able.

Miscellaneous:

  1. What is your refund policy if we decide not to continue after registering?

A full refund will be provided if a player has not trained or played in a fixture otherwise refunds will be assessed on training and games played.

  1. Are there social or casual leagues available for adults?

We have a Legends team for our over 35 women. They do not train but meet to play games, usually on Wednesday nights.

  1. Who do I contact if I have questions about registration or the season?

Please send an email to secretary@parkridgefc.com

  1. Is there an opportunity to participate in carnivals or tournaments?

We encourage all teams to participate in carnivals and tournaments throughout the season. The major tournament is the Gold Coast Premier Invitational

  1. Does the club have programs for kids who are new to soccer?

Our Cubs program caters for three- to five-year-olds to learn ball and game skills. All age groups will have a team that caters to beginners.



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