I’ve registered and paid online, what next?
Once your online registration and payment is complete, your registration will be checked and accepted by the GUFC registrars. If there are any issues, we will contact you. It is important to remember that your registration is not accepted by GUFC until full payment has been received.
U6-U7 – muster and team grading day (more into here)
8-16 Years – all players need to attend grading days (Registration is required prior to attending)
17+ Years (incl senior players) – will be contacted by a team official or the GUFC registrar during February
When is grading? Do I attend grading?
Grading, Ages 8–16
- All players are to attend grading and must be registered prior to attending and are to wear boots & shin pads
- Players will be graded by a combination of assessment by grading staff & the previous season’s coaches report based on their playing ability
- U18 teams to provide registrar with team sheet – Grading not required
- If players are unable to attend for any reason, please contact us grading@gufc.com.au.
Times & venue are subject to change. Please check website within 24 hours of grading day
| 2026 Boys Grading Timetable (Gymea Bay Oval 1) | |
| Sunday 8 February 2026 | |
| Age Group | Time |
| U8 Boys/mixed teams | 8–9.30am |
| U9 Boys/mixed teams | 9.15–10.45am |
| U10 Boys/mixed teams | 10.30am–12pm |
| U11 Boys/mixed teams | 11.45am–1.15pm |
| U12 Boys/mixed teams | 1–2pm |
| U13 Boys/mixed teams | 1.45–3.15pm |
| U14 Boys | 3–4.15pm |
| U15 Boys | 4–5.15pm (GBO2) |
| U16 Boys | 4–5.30pm (GBO1) |
| 2026 Girls Grading Timetable (Gymea Bay Oval 2) | |
| W13 teams | 8–9.15am |
| W14 teams | 9–10.15am |
| W15 & 16 teams | 10–11.15am |
| W08 teams | 11am–12.15pm |
| W09 teams | 12–1.15pm |
| W10 teams | 1–2.15pm |
| W11 teams | 2–3.15pm |
| W12 teams | 3–4.15pm |
Grading format
8–16 Years – attend grading on designated days and are graded into teams. GUFC emphasise fun, but we also like to ensure players have the best chance to improve their skills and keep coming back to football
Senior players 17+ Years – are organised into teams by team coordinators. See ‘how do I submit my senior team?’
What age groups are available? What age group am I in?
The Sutherland Shire Football Association competition consists of a large number of competitions that cover a wide range of age groups and caters for all levels and abilities. Your age group is determined by the year you were born. For the 2025 season this will be as follows:
U6 – born 2020 or 2021
U7 – born 2019
U8 – born 2018
U9 – born 2017
U10 – born 2016
U11 – born 2015
U12 & W12 – born 2014
U13 & W13 – born 2013
U14 & W14 – born 2012
U15 & W15 – born 2011
U16 & W16 – born 2010
U18 & W18 – born on or before 2008
U21 & W21 – born on or before 2005
All Age Men (AM) – 17+ years
All Age Women (AW) – 17+ yaers
Over 35 men
Over 45 men
If you register online, the system will automatically offer you the correct age group(s).
Can I play with friends?
This depends on your age group:
U6-U7 – players can form teams with friends, and a the team is graded as a whole
U8-U16 – players are graded into teams on designated grading days
17+ Years (incl. seniors) – players can arrange to play with friends or in pre-existing teams.
All registration questions should be directed to registrar@gufc.com.au
When registering online, how do I indicate who I want to play with (seniors only)?
You can nominate a team preference which is usually the surname of the coach or you can type NEW TO GUFC. You can also email our registrar and advise which team you are registering for (registrar@gufc.com.au)
If you are a whole team transferring from another club or an individual player wishing to be placed in a team, also contact our registrars registrar@gufc.com.au
I would like to play out of grade. How do I do this online?
For junior players, the online registration system will only accept a registration from you based on your birth date. For example, if you were born in 2003, you will only be allowed to register in the U18 age group. If you wish to play up a grade:
1. Register in the grade the system presents you
2. Then email Enzo Torrillo, GUFC Head Coach, headcoach@gufc.com.au to advise you wish to play up a grade
3. Attend the grading day(s) of the grade you want to play in.
We would like to transfer our whole team from another club to GUFC?
Registering block teams is to many age groups please contact GUFC’s registrar registrar@gufc.com.au to discuss.
What day will my training be?
Once grading is complete and teams are formed – teams choose their training day. The coach and/or manager for your team will likely select a time that best suits the majority of the team. The coach and/or manager also has to confirm with GUFC that there is space available to train at your requested time.
Who will be our coach and/or manager? I would like to be coach and/or manager
Coaches and managers are very important to our club. All coaches and managers are volunteers.
MiniRoos – a parent or parents need to nominate as coach and manager – usually at the grading day. The club does provide opportunity for coaching guidance and there are many people within the club who can help.
For most junior teams, the coach and manager comes from within the team (ie. a parent, brother, sister or friend) and they self-nominate at the grading days.
Senior teams need to organise a coach and manager.
If you are interested in coaching or managing a team, step forward and let the team know at grading day!
Those coaching senior teams or wanting to coach a team, other than the one they’re involved with, contact the Registrar, registrar@gufc.com.au
Is there a refund policy for registration fees?
Any player withdrawing from a team after the completion of grading will forfeit a percentage of their Sutherland Shire Football Association (SSFA) fee. If you do wish to request a refund of your registration fees please complete GUFC’s Refund Request Form>> and contact GUFC’s registrar to arrange collection of your form and ID card.
I need more help with registration, who do I contact?
If you have any problems or queries with online registration please contact the Playfootball Support Centre
For all other registration questions and help contact GUFC’s Registrar @ registrar@gufc.com.au