We’re excited to kick off another fantastic season of soccer from this coming Saturday 3 May 2025! Whether you're returning or joining us for the first time, we’re thrilled to have you as part of our GUFC soccer family. This season promises great competition, growth, and fun for players of all levels. Thank you for your continued support—we can’t wait to see everyone out on the field!

Registrations for the 2025 season are closed and all teams are finalised. Most communications each week will come from Age Group Coordinators, coaches and managers. 

The first couple of weeks can be busy so we ask for your patience and understanding while everyone works out where they need to be!

Training

Most coaches and team managers have submitted training preferences this week. Some teams started training this week however most will start next week. Coaches and team managers will confirm training times with each team.   

Goals and field set up

Teams are responsible for setting up goals on the field if they are not already there from the previous match. Refer to the fixtures on the wall of the clubhouse to see if your field needs set-up. Match fixtures and field set up/pack up requirements are emailed to coaches and/or manages prior to each Saturday.

If your field requires set-up, head to the containers near the back of the clubhouse to collect your goals. A club volunteer will be there to help parents with which goals are required for their age group.

Uniforms

Our community jerseys have arrived and our volunteers are getting these ready for coaches and team managers to collect this week. These are collected by team, and are not handed out individually. 

We are thrilled to have Optus on board as the sponsor of our community teams and their branding will be on most of our community jerseys.

• U5-U7's - jerseys are loaned and will need to be returned at the end of the season
• U8-U18's - jerseys can be kept by each player

Merchandise and the GUFC shop

We have three options for purchasing merchandise for this season:

• Pro Sports Group online shop: open for online orders of Umbro gear which will be posted directly to you for a delivery fee. 
• GUFC online shop: you can purchase drink bottles, caps, beanies, scarves and umbrellas. These items can be collected from the clubhouse when the shop is open.
• GUFC clubhouse shop: will be open on some Saturdays. There is limited stock but you can purchase merchandise from last year including jackets, vests and crew neck sweaters. On Saturday 3 May it will be open between 11am - 12pm. We will also have the second-hand shop available at this time too. Keep an eye on our socials for more shop dates.

Referee update

We want to make all players and families aware of an ongoing challenge: the number of available referees is much lower than in previous years. This shortage means that, unfortunately, not all games will have an official referee assigned.

While we are working hard to recruit new referees and cover as many matches as possible, there will be times when teams will need to provide a volunteer to help officiate. We kindly ask that parents step in to assist where they can. Even basic support such as helping manage the sidelines or keeping time can make a big difference.

We understand this may be new or unfamiliar for some, and we’ll provide support where possible. 

Volunteer roles

Community sporting clubs are run by their members. GUFC is not possible without the generosity of people giving the gift of time.

We have some vacant volunteer roles.

We are also still seeking Age Group Coordinators for U10's and U13's so if you are interested in helping out please get in touch via coach.coordinator@gufc.org.au

Get involved in 2025! Email us at contact@gufc.org.au if you are interested in joining the GUFC volunteer team. 

Code of Conduct

We’d like to take a moment to remind all players, parents, and supporters about the importance of upholding the GUFC Code of Conduct.

Our club is built on values of respect, sportsmanship, and community. Whether you're on the field, or on the sidelines, we all share the responsibility of creating a positive environment for everyone - players, referees, coaches, and spectators.

Please remember:

• Encourage all players with positive support—regardless of the score.
• Respect referees and officials. Mistakes may happen, however abuse or criticism is never acceptable.
• Set a good example for our young players through your behaviour and attitude.
• Keep the sidelines friendly, respectful, and inclusive.

Let’s continue to make GUFC a club we’re all proud to be part of. Thank you for your support and for helping us maintain a safe, enjoyable, and respectful space for all.