Answers to All Your Frequently Asked Questions
INFORMATION
HOW DO I FIND OUT WHAT TEAM MY CHILD IS IN?
Please visit the Teams page under the Registration tab to view what team your child has been allocated into, once registrations are completed.
HOW DO I REGISTER TO PLAY?
We have an entire 'Registration' page dedicated to answering your questions about how to register with us.
WHAT AGE GROUPS PLAY FOR EX-SERVICES?
At Orange Ex-Services Soccer Club, teams play from Under 6's all the way up to Senior All Age teams.
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Under 6's to Under 11's play the modified Mini Roos format.
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Under 12's play in the Orange and Districts competition.
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Under 13's to Under 17's play in the Orange and Districts competition.
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All Age teams play in the Orange and Districts competition.
WHEN DO GAMES COMMENCE IN 2024?
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A & B grades commences: tbc
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All other Senior grades commences: tbc
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Under 13’s – Under 17’s commences: tbc (regular competition)
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Under 6’s – Under 12’s commences: tbc (regular competition)
WHEN WILL TRAINING BE HELD?
Training will be held at the discretion of each coach. Times and training venues are determined by your coach so please contact them for more information.
WHERE ARE GAMES PLAYED?
Our home ground is Sir Jack Brabham Park. The younger children play on the Forrest Road side of the ground and the older children play on the Huntley Road side.
Other locations that you may play at during the year include Waratahs Sports Club, Cudal, Kinross PLC, Millthorpe, Molong and Blayney. Under 13's to Under 16's teams also play at Bathurst and Oberon.
HOW WILL I KNOW WHERE AND WHEN MY TEAMS PLAYS?
Once registrations have been completed, the registrar submits all teams to the Orange & District Football Association (ODFA).
Draws are developed by them and published on their website. Once these draws are available we will link them through our site. Your coach will also have a copy of your draw.
WHAT HAPPENS IF ITS RAINING ON GAME DAY?
In case of inclement weather, a call is made early (usually by 8.00am) by the members of the Orange & District Football Association. We will always post to Facebook and here on our webpage in case of cancellations. If you are unsure, please check the ODFA webpage or Facebook page or contact your coach. If you are still unsure, please do not contact the ODFA, please contact us.
WHAT ARE THE UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS?
We require each of our players to wear plain black shorts (available from sports shops/Big W etc) and our club socks. Socks are provided free of charge to new under 6 players. All other age groups can purchase a pair of socks for $15 and this year socks will be available from your coach. Playing shirts are provided to each player by the club. Your coach will have these ready for you at the commencement of the season.
It is mandatory for all players in all age divisions to wear shin guards and football boots.
MY CHILD IS SICK ON GAME DAY. WHAT DO I DO?
Kids are prone to getting sick in winter time! In case of being unable to make a game, please let your coach know via text message as soon as you are able to. At times, we have needed other players to help fill a team. The earlier your coach knows that you can’t make it, the more likely we are to be able to find fill in players if needed.
I'M INTERESTED IN BECOMING A COACH? WHAT DO I DO?
We are always looking for wonderful volunteers to coach our many teams! We pride ourselves on being a family friendly club and lots of mums and dads give up a small amount of time to coach. We are unable to run our club without the help of these people. If you are interested in becoming a coach, please contact our registrar Dale Lee. All equipment required for training and game day is provided and we provide support and information to all our coaches. Please consider supporting our club and coaching a team!
I'D LIKE TO JOIN THE COMMITTEE. WHAT DO I DO?
We always need more members for our committee. Running our soccer club is a big job and we always appreciate new members joining our team. We meet once a month on a Thursday night at 7.30pm at the club. If you are interested in becoming a committee member, please contact our president Tony Mileto or one of our other committee members. All help is greatly appreciated!