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Welcome to the FC Bardia Frequently Asked Questions page. Whether you’re a new player, a returning family, or just exploring what our club has to offer, this page is here to provide quick answers to the most common questions about registrations, teams, training, the club and more.
If you don’t find the answer you’re looking for, don’t worry – our team is always happy to help. You can reach out directly via our Contact page, connect with us on social media, or speak to one of our friendly volunteers on training nights and game days. FC Bardia is built on community, and we’re here to support you every step of the way.
At FC Bardia, our goal is not to conform to the traditional model of a football club; rather, we aspire to be a community that individuals genuinely desire to be a part of—not only for our footballing endeavours but also because we foster a culture of unity and belonging.
Our vision is to create a safe, inclusive, and enjoyable environment where players of all ages can begin, develop, and continue their footballing aspirations.
The development of young footballers, the talent of tomorrow, stands at the heart of our mission. With the dedicated team we have assembled, backed by extensive experience and a clear strategic direction, we are poised for a future of success and growth in the years ahead.
The home of FC Bardia is located at Maxwells Creek Oval in Bardia, NSW. Located in the Macarthur Football Association, the grounds are located just off Campbelltown Road in Bardia. You can get accurate directions via Google maps here
FC Bardia accepts registrations for Under 5s through to All Age Men & Women and Over 35s. Catering to all skill levels, from grassroots beginners to development squads (MSAP and MYL)
FC Bardia participates in the Macarthur Football Association (MFA), which is the governing body for grassroots football in Campbelltown, Camden, and Wollondilly. We also enter development squads (MSAP and MYL) to participate in those specific leagues tailored for skill development.
FC Bardia was started by a group with extensive footballing experience in coaching and development, both overseas and in Australia, and saw a need for a club that was hyper-focused on developing players not registration numbers.
The openinig of the registration period is announces on our socials. When open, head to the registration page and select the Play Football registration link for the age group you wish to register for. You will then be taken to the Football NSW Play Football registration portal to complete your registration.
FC Bardia accepts registrations for Under 5s through to All Age Men & Women and Over 35s.
FNSW & MFA Competition Fees (affiliation, match levies, referee fees).
Personal Accident Insurance.
Ground Hire & Lighting for training and games.
Playing Shirt: A game-day jersey in club colours.
Access to Training Gear: Team equipment like balls, cones, and goals.
End-of-Season Trophy or Medal.
The regististration period generally opens at the beginning of the calendar year, and closes within 3 months.
Registering early within this period is encouraged to guarantee numbers and allocation to teams
If the online system is closed, you should contact the Club Registrar immediately via the Contact page. There may still be spots available in specific teams that need players.
Players must register for the age group of the age they are turning in the current calendar year (e.g., if turning 10 this year, register for U10)
Our policy is that players must register for the age group of the age they are turning in the current calendar year (e.g., turning 10 this year = U10).
Any exceptions or requests to "play up" would typically need to be discussed with the registrar or football co-ordinators after initial registration.
Yes. Registration links for junior age groups (U5–U18) are generally open to both males and females. The club will allocate players to teams, which may be mixed or gender-specific depending on numbers. Players and their parents will always be consulted should they be asked to join a mixed team.
There are dedicated All Age Women (AAW) and All Age Men (AAM) competitions for seniors.
The minimum required amount of players for each age group is as follows:
U5 to U7 - 4 Players
U8 to U9 - 7 Players
U10 to U11 - 9 Players
U12 and Older - 11 Players
Teams will then have an appropriate number of players above these minimums to cater for reserves and inability of players to attend matches on the odd occasion.
The total number will take this into consideration along with the need to rotate playing time amongst the team and being able to field a team on game day.
The club encourages early registration to avoid this. If a team cannot be formed, the club will typically work to merge age groups (where permitted), encourage or increase advertising of specific ages that need filling on social media or, as a last resort, refund the registration fee (standard MFA practice)
Training is held at Maxwells Creek Oval.
Specific days and times are determined at the "Mini Muster",at the beginning of the season and are agreed upon by the coach and parents to suit the team's availability.
Any changes to the training schedule are communicated through the team's whatsapp group chat.
Home games are played at Maxwells Creek Oval, Bardia.
Away games are played at various grounds across the Macarthur district (Campbelltown, Camden, Wollondilly).
Here is a list of clubs within the Macathur Football Association and their home grounds
Qualified coaches run the MSAP and MYL programs. Grassroots teams rely on parent volunteers with the full support and involvement of our qualified coaches to run training sessions.
While coaches are volunteers, attendance is strongly encouraged for skill development, fitness, and team building.
Boots, shin pads (mandatory), water bottle, and a jacket (if cold). Players should arrive ready to train before the agreed upon start time. Parents are encouraged to remain on-site while their child is attending training.
FC Bardia uses social media (Facebook/Instagram), email, and team group chats to communicate schedule changes (e.g., wet weather) and news.
Ground status (Open/Closed) is often determined by Campbelltown City Council. Updates are posted on the club's socials or communicated by team coaches to their group chat
FC Bardia is community-built and relies on volunteers. For more information or to enquire about getting involved, reach out through the contact page. Volunteer positions can include: committee members, coaching and managers
Parents are expected to remain at the grounds during training and games (especially for younger children) and to support the volunteer coaches.
On game days at our home field, Maxwell Creek Oval, Bardia, Parents will need to assist on Field Set-up and the running of the Canteen and BBQ. Allocation of roles will be done on a rostering system.
For game day, all players are to wear the FC Bardia playing strip, which is the black and pink striped jersey, black shorts and black socks.
A game-day jersey is included in your registration fee and will be provided by the club (usually distributed by the team manager before the season starts).
Shorts and Socks are typically purchased separately from the Club Canteen
Yes. Shin pads must be worn for both training and games for safety. Boots are standard footwear for playing football and provide safety and traction on the grass surface.
For training, players are encouraged to wear comfortable sports attire, usually a t-shirt or jersey, shorts and socks that cover their shin pads.
MSAP and MYL players are to wear their training jerseys for all training sessions.
The club has various tiers of sponsorship. Local businesses interested in sponsoring should contact the committee directly via the contact page for a sponsorship proposal.
FC Bardia uses social media (Facebook/Instagram), email, and team group chats to communicate schedule changes (e.g., wet weather) and news.
Ground status (Open/Closed) is often determined by Campbelltown City Council. Updates are posted on the club's socials or communicated by team coaches to their group chat
