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GLADESVILLE HORNSBY

FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION

Fostering and developing the game of football in the north western districts of Sydney.

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Spirit FC

Spirit FC are the elite football arm of GHFA and play in the Football NSW NPL Mens 2 Competition. Read More
Skills Aquisition Program (SAP)

GHFA runs Skills Acquisition Program (SAP) for Age Group Under 9 to Under 12. Under the Guidance of Football NSW, SAP provides a clear, professionally delivered development opportunity for young footballers in NSW. Read More
Coaching Resources

Coaches at all levels play a crucial role in ensuring that football is an enjoyable experience for everyone, as well as laying the foundation for the development of better players. Read More
Association Youth League

The Association Youth League provides players an opportunity to play & train at a higher level, forming a link between Club football and Spirit FC. Read More
GHFA Academy

The GHFA Academies provide structured training for local Club players that complements their participation at Club level. The Academy is for players in Under 8 to Under 12. Read More
GHFA Competitions

GHFA provides local competition for all ages, from Under 6 through to Over 45s. The GHFA Premier League provides elite quality football for local players and fans. Read More
Small Sided Football

Small Sided Football, or MiniRoos, is non-competitive football for the U6 to U11 age groups, played with modified rules on smaller fields to engage young players in skills development and maximising fun and enjoyment. Read More
Special Needs Football

Special Needs Football for children with intellectual disabilities. Under the FNSW Football4All program, children have fun and enjoy the benefits of a team sport environment. Read More

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Summer Football - Turn Mates into Teammates

Turn mates into Teammates - play Summer Football.
A number of GHFA clubs run summer competitions and they start soon - see below for links:

Gladesville Sharks
Epping/Beecroft
Macquarie Dragons
Pennant Hills
Putney Rangers
Ryde Saints Utd

RDP Kick off

Ryde Panthers are having a Summer Football MiniRoos Kick-off on Weds 25 October at 5.30pm at ELS Hall Park

Bring your friends and see if they would like to join you - FREE GIVEAWAYS on the Welcome date!!
Ongoing games will be held on WEDNESDAYS from 5.30pm - 6.30pm
No games in School Holidays.
Games are in the following grouped ages - teams are mixed boys and girls;
Minis (U6-7) = play 4v4
Juniors (U8-11) = play 6v6 inc goalie
There will never be washouts moving forward as the synthetic pitch can be played on all year round.
EVERY GAME will have a referee assigned. This includes our minis! No onus on a parent to take up a whistle!
School Term only - No games in the school holidays.

O45 No Slide Tackle Rule

The GHFA Management Committee has agreed to implement a no slide tackle rule in the O45 competition from Round 2 onwards. The wording of the rule is below:

In all grades of GHFA O/45 football ONLY, referees are to consider the following to be an addition to law 12 – Fouls and misconduct:

In challenging for the ball, players other than the goalkeeper must remain on their feet. If a player, other than the goalkeeper, challenges for the ball and, in executing such challenge, goes to ground in a sliding or lunging motion or,
if while on the ground, whether stationary or in motion, a player attempts to challenge for possession of the ball, the referee shall stop play and award an indirect free kick to the opposing team.

Goalkeepers may dive to ground when attempting to challenge for the ball provided that they do so leading with their upper body and/or arms. If a goalkeeper goes to ground in a challenge for the ball leading with his feet or legs, or challenges for the ball with his legs whilst on the ground, the referee shall stop play and award an indirect free kick to the opposition.

GHFA Privacy Policy Released

Gladesville Hornsby Football Association Inc and Spirit Football Club is committed to managing your information in a secure and responsible manner and in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles introduced by the Privacy Amendment (Enhancing Privacy Protection) Act 2012 (Cth). The new GHFA Privacy Policy sets out the way in which GHFA collects, uses and discloses personal information and also explains your rights and how to contact us.

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