Grading Policy
6s, 7s and 8s will be grouped in teams of roughly the same ability wherever possible. Teams from 9s upwards will grade players interested in playing in the 1s or 2s by ability. Grading will be done by the Age Co-ordinator and the committee or delegated club officials.Coaches for the 1s and 2s will also be selected by the committee. While the grading takes place, the other teams will be formed with the assistance of the Age Co-ordinator for each age group. The policy in full can be downloaded here.
Zero Tolerance Policy
There is a zero tolerance policy towards violence on the soccer field. This policy can also be downloaded from the Canterbury District Soccer Football Association (CDSFA) website in pdf format. We promote the NSW Department of Sport and Recreation's policy of keeping sport fun and fair. Sports Rage brochures are included in the coaches and managers kits and available from the clubhouse. You can download them in .pdf form from our Resource page.Junior Sport Codes of Conduct
Canterbury District Soccer Football Association (CDSFA) has adopted the Junior Sport Codes of Conduct from the Australian Sports Commission. The Code is on the wall in the clubhouse, Mackey Park in Marrickville and given to every coach and manager. You can download the Codes of Conduct from our Resource page. Everymember of the club is expected to behave in accordance with this code. Read it!Rules
U6s and 7s play 7 a side on a mini field (non competitive).8s and 9s play 9 a side on a half size field (non competitive).
10s and above play competitive games on a full size field.
Rules of Association - Canterbury District Soccer Football Association (CDSFA)
Laws of the Game - FIFA's official site
Soccer NSW - Member protection
Play by the Rules - Make sport fun, safe and fair.`
Email: info@marrickville-red-devils.org.au