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Get to Know More About Your Club - Melville City FC Constitution

In 2010, then again in 2011 the club commitee updated the constitution to reflect current association laws, but also the ideals and values of the club.  Learn more about the club structure, objects under which we operate, key committee positions and duties, and policies.

Download a copy of the constitution here: 

 


Linesman and the Offside Rule

For many parents, the prospect of running the lines is a daunting proposition, with fear of of ridicule, or worse, letting through a run towards goal when it should have been called as offside.  The following two links are useful for any parent new to the game, or as a refresher:

Interactive Lesson: the Offside rule

Article: Running the Lines  

 


Small Sided Games

Youth football is the grass roots of our glorious game.  FFA and FIFA have determined that in younger age groups, teams from 5-a-side create a more meaningful playing experience which increases touches of the ball and greater participation.

The PDF below outlines the philosphies and structure of the SSG format for our younger players.

SSG Guidelines

 


The Role of Parents In Youth Football

These two articles provide some insightful perspective of the support children should have in sport.

 adobe iconThe Sporting Parent's Poem

 A Message to Parents