2016 Assessment Dates and Times

See below list for what day and time assessments are being held for all players at the club. Under 7s do not need to go through an assessment process as yet and all Senior trials have already been held.
The trials will be run by our football department in co-ordination with the age group coaches.

Further down the page has a list of FAQs - if your question is not answered there then please drop us a line at chelseafootballclubaustralia@gmail.com and we will get back to you asap.

Some basics however:
* All players must wear runners ONLY to assessments as we are trying to preserve the pitch for season start.
* You are assessed with the group you are playing for THIS year - so if you were under 10s last year make sure you show up to the Under 11 assessments this year. Age groups are based on what age you turn THIS year - so if you turn 11 sometime during 2016 you are in the Under 11s.
* If you cannot make either date listed below don't panic. There will be make up dates later on for new members to the club that have yet to sign up and we can fit you in then
* If you can attend both dates please do so (just like everyone else kids have their good days and bad days and we are keen to work out their assessments accordingly) - 1 session however is better than none!
* If you know any players keen to join for 2016 that have yet to register get them to come along as well so that we have their assessment data on hand already
* All players - male and female - must attend sessions listed below - even if there is only one team in your age group (all girls teams, under 14 and 16 boys) we still need to assess the overall level of the group to determine what league to enter you into in the FFV
* and MOST IMPORTANTLY! Don't get too worried or worked up about assessments - just get out there, do your best and HAVE FUN. Team levels are really just a name and don't define you as a player - the club will endeavour to place you in the team best suited to YOU. You will make new friends that at the end of the year you will be so glad you have met. 

Date  of Trial	Time of Trial	Age Group and Gender
Sunday January 31, 2016	9AM to 10.0AM	U11 Boys/Girls
Sunday January 31, 2016	10AM to 11AM	U15/U16 Boys
Tuesday February 2, 2016	6PM to 7PM	U12 Girls and U13/14 Boys
Thursday September 4, 2016	6PM to 7PM	U12 Girls and U13/14 Boys
Sunday February 7, 2016	9AM to 10.00AM	U12 Boys  and U10 Boys/Girls
Sunday February 7, 2016	9AM to 10.00AM	U11 Boys/Girls
Sunday February 7, 2016	10AM to 11.00AM	U15/U16 Boys
Tuesday February 9, 2016	6PM to 7PM	U13/14 girls and U15/16 Girls
Thursday February 11, 2016	6PM to 7PM	U13/14 girls and U15/16 Girls
Sunday February 14, 2016	9AM to 10.00AM	U12 Boys  and U10 Boys/Girls
Sunday February 14, 2016	10AM to 11.00AM	U11 Boys/Girls
Tuesday February 16, 2016	6PM to 7PM	U13/14 Girls and U15/16 Girls
Sunday February 21, 2016	10AM to 11.00AM	Players yet to be assessed
Sunday February 21, 2016	9AM to 10.00AM	U8 Boys/Girls
Sunday February 21, 2016	10AM to 11.00AM	U9 Boys/Girls
Thursday February 25, 2016	6PM to 7PM	U8 Boys/Girls
Sunday February 28, 2016	9AM to 10.00AM	U9 Boys/Girls

2016 teams
As an FYI these are the teams we are anticipating to enter this year:
Under 7
U8 Kangaroos, U8 Wallabies and U8 Joeys
U9 Kangaroos, U9 Wallabies and U9 Joeys
U10 Kangaroos, U10 Wallabies and U10 Joeys
U11 Kangaroos, U11 Wallabies and 11 Joeys
12A Boys, 12C Boys, 12 D Boys
13B Boys, 13D Boys
14B Boys, 14 D Boys
15A Boys, 15C Boys
16B Boys
Seniors, Reserves, Thirds and Masters
Girls Only teams: U10, U11, U12, U14 Girls, U16 Girls, Senior women
Seniors, Reserves, Thirds and Masters

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ONLINE REGISTRATIONS STILL OPEN:
Click here to register your spot for the 2016 season

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What age can my child start playing?

We run a goalkick program similar to the AFL Auskick program. A weekly skills-based program for an hour once a week (Saturday or Sunday dependant on the coach). This is generally for 5-7 year old kids (they can be older if they have never really played before or slightly younger if they have real natural talent). 
The breakdown per age group is as follows:
From 7 and up we run teams that play weekly in a structured FFV competition.
Under 7s play 5 a side on a small pitch with no goal keepers for 30-35 minutes a match. Parent referees and linespeople.
Under 8s and 9s play 7 a side including a goalkeeper for 40 minutes a match. Parent referees and linespeople.
Under 10 and 11s play 9 a side including goalkeeper for 50 minutes a match. Parent referees and linespeople.
Under 12s and up play 11 a side including goalkeeper with full rules (offside etc) and official FFV match referees and linespeople.

2. When is training? What day do they play?

Training times and days vary per team and are dependent on the coach who is looking after the team. Most of the age groups run 2 sessions a week for around an hour per session, but again that is dependent on the coach involved. We cannot confirm days and times per team until the number of teams is finalised and we can roster pitch time accordingly.

Match day for Under 7s up to Under 11s is Saturday - and for the very large majority the kickoff time is 9 or 10am (however it does vary depending on what location you are travelling to)
Match day for Under 12s and up is Sunday and kickoff time varies wildly depending on the location where you are playing.

3. What team will my child end up in? Can they choose to play with their friends?

Last year we implemented an assessment based criteria for teams which we feel is a much fairer approach to game time than having the kids play with their friends. The more talented kids played together in a more challenging league and the other kids played in a league with equally skilled kids. That way all kids are given the best possible chance to shine on any given day. Kids who had been hidden away in a team of higher skilled players had their chance to get more invloved and their confidence improved and their skills came on in leaps and bounds and it was wonderful to see.
If your child is playing in an age group where there is only the one team then assessments are not crucial.

4. What age group will my child play in?

The basic rule of thumb is that they will play in the age group that they turn THIS calendar year. If they turn 9 they play Under 9 etc. For teams from Under 11 down then if your child has never played before they can play down an age group for the first year but will then need to jump 2 years the following year to catch up.

5. I'm worried that my child won't be good enough to make a team after being assessed.

Don't be. At Chelsea we take ALL players regardless of skill. If you register you will be given game time - as simple as that. We find that many kids start off slowly due to a lack of confidence but by the end of the year they are right in amongst it with all the others. 

6. What if my child cannot make any of the assessment dates?

That is OK. They will not be excluded from a team because of this. If they have played with the club before, then their previous coach will be able to provide input as to the best team for them to start in - otherwise they will start training with a team and like any player can be re-assessed throughout the year if both the coach and parents feel they are struggling or should move up to another team. 

7. What do I bring to the assessment sessions?

Due to council work on our grounds we have to minimise the impact we make on the ground that is available to us so NO BOOTS are to be worn - RUNNERS ONLY. Plus make sure you bring your shin pads, water, sunscreen and a super positive attitude!
If you get there early you may want to bring your training ball from last year to keep yourself busy.

8. Where are assessments held?

They will be held at our home grounds on Edithvale Rd on Pitch 1.

9. There is only one team on my age group. What's the point of the assessments?

We still need to assess players to confirm what division your team should be entered into in the FFV. We want to make sure all teams are entered into a fair competition where it is not too hard OR too easy.