Frequently Asked Questions  

What is Chatswood Rangers Sports Club?  

Chatswood Rangers is a community based sport club with around 800 members across junior and senior football and netball.  Since it’s inception in the 1960’s Chatswood Rangers has provided a balanced sporting environment where competition and enjoyment are highly valued.  

Our football teams play in the Kuring-gai and District Soccer Association (KDSA), which cover the area from North Sydney through to Brooklyn .  

Our Netball teams play in the Northern Suburbs Netball Association.   

For more information about playing netball with Chatswood Rangers please send an email to admin@chatswoodrangers.com.au  

Where and when will training be?  

Training is held one weekday afternoon or evening per week.  The time and location of training is determined by the team’s coach after team formation.  Locations for training include Thompson Park ( Artarmon Public School ), Mowbray Public School and Chatswood High School .  

When are matches played?  

Matches are played on Saturday mornings for the junior mixed competition and on Sundays for the all girl’s competition.  

Where are matches played?  

In younger age groups (U6 to U10) games are held in the southern area of the association (between North Sydney and Pymble).   

For U6 and U7 teams the vast majority of matches will be held at Bales Park (Willoughby), Tunks Park (North Sydney) or Blackman Park (Lane Cove).  

For girls teams and mixed teams U11 and above games can be scheduled throughout the association’s region (which extends to Brooklyn ).  

Can my child play with his/her friends?  

You can request that your child play with particular friends or in school teams (please do this is the ‘comments’ section of the on-line registration form).  Whilst efforts are made to accommodate requests The Club cannot guarantee team placements and we firmly believe that where possible children should be grouped to play with and against players of a similar ability (see ‘How are teams formed?’ below).   

What are the game formats?  

In U6 and U7 a squad structure is utilised, so that 2 teams train together.  

How are Teams Formed?  

Chatswood Rangers believe it is in the best interest of all players that where possible they play with and against players of similar ability and therefore undertake varying degrees of player grading across junior teams. In 2009 Chatswood Rangers will take the following approach to team formation:  

The team selection process is conducted in 3 parts:  

-          Player assessments from previous coach  

-          Player assessment day sessions  

-          Trial games  

For each session players must wear boots and shin pads, or they will not be permitted to participate.  Players should each have a drink bottle with water, hat & sunscreen.  Where possible, players should bring their own football - size 3 ball for under 6 to 9, size 4 ball under 10+  

 

We encourage all prospective coaches and managers to attend the player assessment sessions.  
   

Is my child old enough to play football?  

The FFA rules states that a child must turn 5 during the calendar year to registered to play football in that year.  To play in 2009 your child must be born in 2004 or before.   

What does my child need to have to play?  

Chatswood Rangers provide match shirts and playing socks for all players.  Each player must have their own:  

-          White shorts  

-          Boots  

-          Shin guards  

We recommend that each child has their own ball (Size 3 for U6 to U9, Size 4 for U10+).  

Do you have girls only teams?  

Where numbers permit Chatswood Rangers have girls only teams, which play on Sundays.  

How do I register?  

Go to www.chatswoodrangers.com.au and click on this icon:  

Or click on the link below:  

https://kdsachtsr.calfordgreen.com/registeronline/  

How much does it cost to play?  

Junior registration fees for 2010 are $185 per player.  The 3^rd child in any family receives a 50% discount and 4^th and subsequent children are free.  This applies across football and netball.  

These fees cover the cost of registering each team with the KDSA, FFA levies insurances and club costs such as training field hire, equipment, uniforms etc.  

More information?  

Email: nvbagot@optusnet.com.au  

Phone: Vanessa Bagot 0416 017 475