Question 1

What do registration fees include?

Accepted Answer

For all players registration includes all training sessions and game day matches.  Auskick participants (U5s – U7s) receive an AFL Auskick Backpack. New joiners to the club will also receive Glebe Greyhounds socks and shorts.  Returning players retain their existing socks and shorts to wear or can purchase new shorts, socks and other club gear from the club’s canteen. You’ll receive a Glebe Greyhounds guernsey to wear on game day, which will need to be returned at the end of the season.   The fees also go towards our insurance, ground fees and operation of the club.

Question 2

What song do we sing?

Accepted Answer

We sing our own Glebe Greyhounds song to the Collingwood (Dolly Grey) song.

Question 3

What colours do we wear?

Accepted Answer

Black & White striped guernsey.   Black & White hooped socks.

Question 4

Where do I buy footy boots?

Accepted Answer

Footy boots can be purchased through Billy Lou Kids Shoes in Leichhardt with 10% discount when you mention the club, Rebel Sport or other such outlets. The club also has a 2nd hand boot box where footy boots can be purchased for $10 per pair with all money going back into the Greyhounds Club.  Donations of old boots always welcome.

Question 5

What age do you have to be to play Auskick?

Accepted Answer

Your child must be turning 5 in the year that they commence playing AFL to be able to play in our youngest age group – U5s.  This is an AFL set rule.

Question 6

What age group is the Girls only competition?

Accepted Answer

The girls only competition starts from U9s, with U11s, U13s, U15s and U17s teams.

Girls who turn:
 8 or 9 can play in the U9s 
10 or 11 can play with the U11s,
12 or 13 can play in the U13s
14 or 15 can play in the U15s 
16 or 17 can play in the U17s

Auskick U5 – U7 are mixed competitions so girls can play in either girls only or both.

Question 7

Do I need to have played  Auskick to join Youth Girls?

Accepted Answer

No previous experience is necessary to join the team.

Question 8

My daughter is 9 years old can she play with boys?

Accepted Answer

Auskick U5 – U7 and Juniors U8 are mixed competitions so girls can play in either girls only or both.

If you have a daughter 9 years or older that would like to play with boys, please contact us and to see if we can accommodate you.

Question 9

What is the oldest age you can be to play Junior AFL?

Accepted Answer

Your child must be turning 17 in the year that they commence playing AFL to be able to play in our oldest age group – U17s.

Question 10

What happens if my child wants to play AFL after U17s?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 clubs close to Glebe Greyhounds where your child can play – Sydney Uni and Balmain.

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