2012 Soccer Season
Archived News
- Important Week 1 Notes
Wednesday, 18 April, 3:15pm
- Playing Schedules Published
Wednesday, 18 April, 3:05pm
- Inform FRSL Of Your Team Captains - Don't Risk Loosing a Point!
Thursday, April 5, 11:10pm
- Inform FRSL Of Your Team Captains
Monday, April 2, 2:30pm
- Junior and Senior Divisions: $20 Jersey Deposit Required
Wednesday, March 7, 1:16pm
- 2012 Teams and Rationale
Wednesday, March 7, 10:30am
- Final Registration Numbers
Wednesday, March 7, 10:30am
- Start of Season Brochure Now Online
Wednesday, February 22, 9:50pm
- Important Registration Payment Information
Wednesday, February 22, 8:10pm
- Senior Men's and Women's Pool Player Registration
Thursday, February 23, 9:10pm
- Registration Closes This Saturday - Don't Miss Out!
Monday, February 20, 10:32pm
- Registration Information Released
Friday, February 3, 9:15am
- Return Missing Soccer Jerseys Immediately Updated
Thursday, February 2, 3:30pm
- CORRECTION: Registration dates advertised incorrectly in District Bulletin
Tuesday, January 31, 4:00pm
Important Week 1 Notes
Wednesday, 18 April, 3:15pm
Below are some important notes you need to be aware of for this week Saturday. Please take the time to read through these points.
- All Divisions:
- Since there are some pre-match organisational matters to attend to, players are expected to arrive at their playing field 20 minutes earlier than the scheduled kick-off time.
- All players are expected to be properly attired and be wearing regulation safety equipment. For a full list of what's required, please see the 'Clarification of Playing Attire Requirements' notice.
- All players are expected to have read their division's by-laws (and discipline guidelines if applicable), so you are aware of any special rules that have been imposed by the FRSL for your division.
- All players are expected to show due respect to referees and linesman. Swearing, back-chatting and disrespectful comments will not be tolerated and players will be penalised as a consequence.
- Referees and linesman are expected to be present at their game field at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled match start time.
- All players (as well as parents and associates) are expected to help keep Thomas Oval tidy by placing rubbish in the bins provided.
- Micro and Mini Divisions:
- Players will receive their team jersey from their coach just before the game.
- Micro and Mini division coaches are requested to come to the pavilion kiosk prior to their match commencing to collect their team's jerseys from an FRSL representative.
- Junior Boys & Girls, Senior Boys, Mens & Womens Divisions:
- All players must come to their game with their $20 jersey deposit (exact amount please). Members of the FRSL Executive Committee will be present at each field just prior to kick-off of the game to collect deposits and distribute jerseys to players. Players without their deposit (unless they have previously contacted the FRSL) may be refused a jersey and this may affect their eligibility to play in the match.
- Receipts for the jersey deposits will be issued to team captains in week 2 for them to distribute to their team.
- Players of the week 1 Junior Boys and Senior Mens bye teams, or players not present at their week 1 match, will be given their jersey prior to kick-off of their match in week 2 (or next match). So you should bring your $20 deposit to your match in week 2.
- Players are advised to check the online schedules to see whether they are required for umpiring or lining duties.
Playing Schedules Published
Wednesday, 18 April, 3:05pm
As some of you may have already noticed, the playing schedules for season 2012 are online. Be sure to check your division's schedule so you know when and where you will be playing and if you have to referee and/or line.
For your convenience, we have also made available an overview of the game day schedule in PDF format. It should help you get an idea of what's happening on a global scale throughout each game day.
Be aware that the layout of the fields at Thomas Oval has significantly changed for season 2012. So towards the end of the week we hope to provide online a map showing the new field locations.
Divisions: Senior Mens, Senior Womens
Just a reminder that respective Senior Mens and Senior Womens divisions teams risk a 1 point deduction if you do not inform the FRSL of your chosen team captain and vice captain by this Saturday (April 7). It is important you email the FRSL (soccer.committee(at)frca.org.au) the contact details (name, telephone and email address) of your captain and vice captain. If your team has not yet nominated a captain and/or vice captain, then please send us the details of one person in the team who will act as a temporary team contact.
If you require email addresses of your team mates to help in the nomination process, please let us know.
At the time of writing, the teams that have not yet informed the FRSL are:
- Senior Mens: Byford, Darling Downs, Mt Nasura, Southern River - City
- Senior Womens: Diamonds, Opals, Rubies, Sapphires
Only 2 days left - so be quick!
Divisions: Senior Mens, Senior Womens
The FRSL is requesting that all teams in the Senior Mens and Senior Womens divisions inform us of their chosen team captain and vice captain. It is important you email the FRSL the contact details (name, telephone and email address) of your captains by this Saturday (April 7). If your team has not yet nominated a captain and/or vice captain, then please send us the details of one person in the team who will act as a temporary team contact. Failure to inform the FRSL of a team captain/contact by the specified date will result in a 1 point deduction for the season against the respective team(s).
Please note, teams that include players from other churches need to make additional effort to include those players in your discussions.
The nominated captain will automatically become part of the FRSL Players Committee and will be the team's representative at an Executive level in the FRSL. You will be required to attend a couple of Player Committee meetings throughout the season where you will have the opportunity to give feedback, asks questions or voice concerns on behalf of your team. The first Player Committee meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 11 at 7:15pm at the FRC Southern River. Any team failing to have a representative in attendance at this meeting will result in a 1 point deduction for the season.
Junior and Senior Divisions: $20 Jersey Deposit Required
Wednesday, March 7, 1:16pm
This is advance notice to inform all players in the divisions of Junior Boys, Junior Girls, Senior Boys, Senior Womens and Senior Mens that you will be required to pay a $20 deposit in order to obtain your team jersey on the first day of the season. Players failing to present their deposit may be refused a jersey - so ensure you note it down on your calendar for April 21, so you don't forget! The deposit will be returned to you at the end of the season when you return your jersey.
Jersey deposit's have existed in the past and the FRSL has decided to re-implement them due to the large number of jersey's going missing in previous seasons. Last season alone, over 40 jersey's were not returned, making it very difficult to compile a full strip of jerseys for teams in the new season! It is hoped that by implementing a refundable jersey deposit, players will be more encouraged to return their jersey at the end of the season.
We realise there might be some people who will have difficulty making this deposit. If this is so, please don't hesitate to contact (in confidence), before April 21, either Dave Lewis or Frank Janssen from the Executive Committee.
Details about where and how to obtain your jersey on the first day of the season will be available in a future press release.
2012 Teams and Rationale
Wednesday, March 7, 10:30am
The teams for this season have now been published and are accessible from the left navigation.
We have done our best to cater for any special requests received in relation to player placement within teams. However, please understand that placing 527 players into teams is a mammoth task, so this makes it difficult to cater for all requests and keep everyone happy.
Some notes with regard to player placement:
- Micro: contains 7 teams and matches will be played with 9 players per side on the field.
- Mini: contains 7 teams and matches will be played with 9 players per side on the field.
- Junior Boys: contains 5 teams, so there will be one bye team each week.
- Senior Boys: contains 4 teams, but due to low numbers per team, matches will be played with 9 players per side on the field.
- Senior Womens: contains 5 teams, so there will be one bye team each week. Unfortunately, due to the significant increase of players in the division this season (which is fabulous!), we were unable to keep the same teams as last year. Sorry :(
- Senior Mens: with 134 players registered, making teams was quite a difficult task. The division contains 9 teams of 14 or 15 players, meaning there will be one bye team each week.
Some explanations on the original allocations (note that these factors have changed since original publication of teams, so may no longer apply):
- As Mt. Nasura and Mundijong had 17 players each, 2 players moved from each team to Kelmscott and Armadale respectively.
- As Byford had 16 players, 1 moved to Baldivis.
- Since Southern River had 22 players and that group of players could roughly be divided in halve into a City and Melville group, this made two teams of 11. However, 2 of the City group players had family in Melville, so it seemed sensible to move them to the Melville team, meaning Melville had 13 and City had 9. Under this arrangement, Rockingham still had the least amount of players registered (8), so it was decided that those players were to be distributed between City and Melville to make up the required team numbers.
We realise that some players may be unhappy with these arrangements, but we trust you will consider how large and difficult the task is in allocating church-based teams with so many players.
Final Registration Numbers
Wednesday, March 7, 10:30am
Final Registrations
| Division |
# Regos |
| Micro |
77 |
| Mini |
78 |
| Junior Boys |
66 |
| Junior Girls |
57 |
| Senior Boys |
44 |
| Senior Mens |
134 |
| Senior Womens |
71 |
| Total: |
527 |
This season again we have been blessed with a high amount of registrations, and even when registration was only open for 2 weeks!
Of particular note is the significant increase in players registering for the Senior Womens division. We were overwhelmed to see 71 women registering, meaning for the first time in many years we have more than 4 teams in the division. Well done ladies!
Ideally we could have done with a few more registrations in the Senior Boys division but it's probably because this division has smaller class groups this year. However, thankfully there are still enough numbers to support keeping the division this year.
The Senior Mens division was again popular this year and will field 9 teams for the second season in a row. There are quite a number of new players joining the division this year, which is great to see! It should also help revitalise some of the teams that have been accustomed to having a mainly older age group for players.
Start of Season Brochure Now Online
Wednesday, February 22, 9:50pm
Most of you should have received the a copy of the FRSL's full colour start of season brochure in your church pigeon holes a few weeks ago. This brochure contains much of the initial important information regarding season 2012. A copy of this brochure (with some minor corrections) is now available for download in PDF format from our web site.
Just a few important notices regarding payment of registration fees.
For those registrants using Credit Card as the payment method for registrations, please be advised that the charge will appear on your credit card statement as 'Sports Marketing Australia, Coffs Harbour'. Sports Marketing Australia is the company that manages our online registration system.
Registrants using EFT or Cheque as their payment method are advised to make (or send - for Cheque) their payments immediately to the FRSL upon registration. All payments must be received by the FRSL by next Tuesday, February 28. If you fail to make your payment, you will not be allocated to a team and therefore will not be permitted to play until full payment is made.
If anyone is having difficulty making their payment, please contact as soon as possible either Dave Lewis or Frank Janssen from the Executive Committee.
Senior Men's and Women's Pool Player Registration
Thursday, February 23, 9:10pm
For those players in year 12 or older who cannot commit to being a full time or part time player, you may wish to register for the Senior Men's or Senior Women's division pool. As a registered pool player, you may be called upon by the FRSL on any given week to see if you can fill-in for a team that is short of players.
Registration as a pool player costs $20. This covers both your non-refundable registration fee and entitles you to play 4 games as a pool player free of charge. You will then be charged $5 for each subsequent game you play.
To register as a pool player, please email the FRSL at soccer.committee(at)frca.org.au and provide us with the following:
- Pool division
- Full name
- Date of Birth
- Day time and after hours telephone number(s)
- Current email address
- Church you're a member of
You can register for the pool at any time before or during the season.
Registration Closes This Saturday - Don't Miss Out!
Monday, February 20, 10:32pm
This week is your final chance to register for season 2012. Registration will close this Saturday, February 25 at midnight and you will not be able to register after this time. So if you haven't registered yet, then you'd better do it now to avoid missing out! Be sure to prompt your family and friends to register on time too.
Registration Information Released
Friday, February 3, 9:15am
Registration for season 2012 opened on Monday, February 13. To prepare yourself for registration, the FRSL has released a registration information page containing important information that will assist you in completing your registration. Be sure you read and understand this information prior to registering.
Remember, this year registration is only open for 2 weeks. This means you will not be able to register after the February 25 closing date. So be sure you register on time and also remind your friends and relatives to register on time too!
Return Missing Soccer Jerseys Immediately Updated
Thursday, February 1, 3:30pm
Updated: Wednesday, March 14, 2:50pm
There are still a number of soccer jerseys that have not been returned from last season. The FRSL needs these returned immediately as they are required for the 2012 season.
2011 Team captains, we ask that you would please take it upon yourself to help the FRSL in this matter by contacting your 2011 team members to determine whether they are in possession of any of the missing jerseys, and see that they are returned immediately.
Below is a list of the missing jerseys. It should be noted that the same coloured jersey's were utilised across multiple divisions, so the missing jerseys are not necessarily all from the same team.
S.M. (Armadale),
S.W. (?),
J.B. (?),
J.G. (?)
# 9(L)
S.M. (Darling Downs),
S.W. (?),
J.B. (?),
J.G. (?)
# 14(XL), 15(S), 17(S)
S.M. (Kelmscott)
# 8(L), 14(XL), 18(M)
S.M. (Sth River City),
J.B. (?)
# 3(M), 4(M), 7(M), 10(L), 13(XL), 14(XL)
S.M. (Sth River Districts),
S.W. (?),
J.G. (?)
5(L), 7(L), 14(XL), 18(M)
Unknown division
Goal Keeper Jersey
Jerseys must be returned immediately to one of the drop-off locations below:
- Home of Dave Lewis
44 Pike Road, Baldivis
(please leave at front door if no-one is home)
- Home of Frank Janssen
95 Chidzey Drive, Seville Grove
(please place jersey in the box in front of the garage)
- John Calvin Christian College Administration (front desk)
(please give jersey to Anne Breen or other receptionist)
If you have lost your jersey throughout the season, please inform the FRSL immediately via email.
CORRECTION: Registration dates advertised incorrectly in District Bulletin
Tuesday, January 31, 4:00pm
Please note, the Free Reformed Soccer League's notice included within the most recent District Bulletin (issue date of 29 January 2012) advertised the incorrect registration dates.
Registration will actually be open for only 2 weeks, opening from Monday, February 13, 2012 and closing midnight of Saturday, February 25, 2012.
The FRSL apologises for any confusion this might have caused.
