Winter Season 2026 Information and registration

Terms and conditions

• MAROOCHYDORE FOOTBALL CLUB INC.
  CONDITIONS OF REGISTRATION
  
  Terms and Conditions
  
  1. Definitions
  
  1.1 "Maroochydore Football Club", "MFC", "MFC Swans", "Maroochydore Football Club
  Academy", "Swans Academy", "Academy" means Maroochydore Football Club Inc., its
  successors and assigns or any person acting on behalf of and with the authority of
  Maroochydore Football Club Inc and any services or programs provided by the Maroochydore
  Football Club Inc.
  
  1.2 "Parent" shall mean the Parent (or Legal Guardian) of any Player of Maroochydore Football
  Club, or any person/s acting on behalf of and with the authority of the Parent, requesting the
  Maroochydore Football Club to provide the Services as specified in any invoice, registration,
  policy or procedure documents, etc. If there more than one person requesting registration
  with Maroochydore Football Club, it is a reference to each person jointly and severally.
  
  1.3 "Player" shall mean the individual currently registered, or applying for registration, with the
  Maroochydore Football Club. Where the "Player" is aged over 18 years of age, Parent
  authority is no required.
  
  1.4 "Materials" means any goods (including, but not limited to, footballs, nets, jersey and
  equipment) supplied on loan to the Player.
  
  1.5 "Fees" means the Fees payable as agreed between the Maroochydore Football Club and the
  Parent or Player in accordance with clause 4 of this agreement.
  
  2. Acceptance
  
  2.1 The Parent or Player acknowledges that the Maroochydore Football Club will not hold any
  enrolment place indefinitely, and that if an offer of enrolment made to the Parent or Player
  must be acknowledged within seven (7) days. Failure to comply with this clause may mean the
  enrolment position may be offered to another party.
  
  3. Parent and Player Obligations
   
  3.1 The Parent or Player shall notify the Maroochydore Football Club immediately should there be
  any change in circumstances from the details as outlined in the Registration information,
  including (but not limited to) medical history of the Player, or the living arrangements of the
  Player and/or Parent. The Parent or Player may be liable for any loss incurred by the
  Maroochydore Football Club because of the Parent or Player's failure to comply with this
  clause.
  
  3.2 The Parent or Player must inform the Maroochydore Football Club of any medical,
  physiological or learning issues that the Player has that may interfere with their ability to
  participate fully at the Maroochydore Football Club, and to forward to the Maroochydore
  Football Club any reports or information from other professionals that may help the
  Maroochydore Football Club in supporting the Player.
  
  3.3 The Parent and Players, agrees: to abide by the Maroochydore Football Club's policies, guidelines, and rules. These policies,
  guidelines and rules cover areas such as appropriate behaviour, conduct within and outside the
  Maroochydore Football Club's premises, and are subject to change without notice. These
  policies, guidelines and rules have been decided upon by Maroochydore Football Club in
  conjunction with Football Queensland and Football Australia Policies and are detailed on the
  Maroochydore Football Club website with reference to:
  
  3.3.1. Maroochydore Football Club - Player, Parent and Spectator Code of Conduct
  3.3.2. Football Queensland - Protect our Game Policy
  3.3.3. Maroochydore Football Club - Weather Policy
  3.3.4. Maroochydore Football Club - Refund Policy
  3.3.5. Maroochydore Football Club - Privacy Policy
  3.3.6 to support the Maroochydore Football Club's ethos and agree to work with the Maroochydore
  Football Club to support the Player in working towards the Maroochydore Football Club's
  aims and aspirations.
  3.3.7 to first discuss any concerns with the Maroochydore Football Club and agree not to
  undermine the Maroochydore Football Club's reputation and standing with the Player and
  wider football community.
  3.3.8 that the Maroochydore Football Club may discipline the Player for any breach of the
  Maroochydore Football Club's polices, rules or guidelines. The Maroochydore Football Club
  and/or staff may at their discretion enforce the disciplinary process which may include
  suspension or removal. The Player will be afforded procedural fairness in all instances,
  including the right to be heard. If the Maroochydore Football Club feels that the relationship
  between the Maroochydore Football Club and the Parent or Player has deteriorated to a point
  where the relationship is untenable, the Maroochydore Football Club may require the removal
  of the Player. No refund of Fees will apply.
  
  3.4 hat the Maroochydore Football Club has a responsibility to provide a safe environment for
  the Player. The Parent or Player gives permission to this end that the Maroochydore Football
  Club has the right to act in the best interest of removing the Player from harm and
  encouraging a safe and supportive environment for all Players.
  
  3.5 to pay all fees and fines due to the Maroochydore Football Club on or before their due date as
  per the requested fees at the time of enrolment or any fines handed down to Maroochydore
  Football Club, who at their discretion may hand down these fines to the individual Parent or
  Player at fault. The Parent or Players acknowledges that the Fees may be changed each
  season, and notice will be given in regards to these changes.
  That any and all fines handed down to the Maroochydore Football Club for the direct on or off
  field behaviour of the Parent or Player, at the discretion of the Maroochydore Football Club
  may be handed down to the individual Parent or Player deemed to be at fault and become
  payable on or before their due date.
  Should a Parent or Player have a playing contract with the Maroochydore Football Club, the
  terms and conditions listed herein are in addition any terms and conditions detailed in the
  individual Player's playing contract. Maroochydore Football Club reserve their discretion to
  enact terms and conditions for both or either herein or the Player's individual playing contract.
  The Parent or Player understands that the Maroochydore Football Club's intention is to
  facilitate in the sporting development and progress of the Player. To this end, the Parent or
  Player agrees that if the Maroochydore Football Club, at their discretion, believes that the
  Player has failed to progress satisfactorily or has no adhered to a proposed behavioural
  correction plan, that the Parent or Player may be asked to remove the Player from the
  Maroochydore Football Club
  In the event the Parent or Player needs to be contactable during the Maroochydore Football
  Club's training or player hours, the Parent or Player will notify the Maroochydore Football Club
  to seek permission before contacting the Player.
  
  4. Fees and Payment
  
  4.1 At the Maroochydore Football Club sole discretion, the Fees shall be the Maroochydore
  Football Club's current Fees as at the date of registration according to the Maroochydore
  Football Club's fee schedule.
  
  4.2 Time for payment of the Fees (being of the essence), will be payable by the Parent/Player on
  the date/s determined by the Maroochydore Football Club, which may be:
  . Before the first competitive fixture of the relevant season.
  . At the time of registration
  . the date specified on any fees payment agreement that being direct debit payment option
  as supplied by Squadi
  . failing any notice to the contrary, the date which is seven (7) days following the date of
  any invoice given to the Parent or Player by the Maroochydore Football Club.
   
  4.3 Payment may be made by direct debit, BPay or Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) as supplied by
  Squadi Registration Platform. Payment of invoice for any fees or fines not applied through the
  Squadi Registration Platform can be via electronic/online banking, credit card, or by any other
  method as agreed to between the Parent or Player and the Maroochydore Football Club.
  
  4.4 Unless otherwise stated the Fees does not include GST. In addition to the Fees the Parent or
  Player must pay to the Maroochydore Football Club an amount equal to any GST the
  Maroochydore Football Club must pay for in relation to the Fees under this or any other
  agreement. The Parent or Player must pay GST, without deduction or offset of any other
  amounts, at the same time and on the same basis as the Parent or Player pays the Fees. In
  addition, the Parent or Player must pay any other taxes and duties that may be applicable in
  addition to the Fees except where they are expressly included in the Fees.
  
  4.5 The Parent or Player shall not be eligible for any refunds, Maroochydore Football Club credit
  or discounts if the Player is sick, is absent for unexplained reasons, is on extended leave,
  without a minimum of notice. Maroochydore Football Club, may at its discretion elect to waive
  this on a case-by-case basis, provided written details are provided to the Maroochydore
  Football Club in a timely occurrence. The Parent or Player shall not be eligible for any refunds, Maroochydore Football Club credit
  or discounts if the Player is sick, is absent for unexplained reasons, is on extended leave,
  without a minimum of notice. Maroochydore Football Club, may at its discretion elect to waive
  this on a case-by-case basis, provided written details are provided to the Maroochydore
  Football Club in a timely occurrence. The Parent or Player shall not be eligible for any refunds, Maroochydore Football Club credit
  or discounts if the Player is sick, is absent for unexplained reasons, is on extended leave,
  without a minimum of notice. Maroochydore Football Club, may at its discretion elect to waive
  this on a case-by-case basis, provided written details are provided to the Maroochydore
  Football Club in a timely occurrence.
  
  4.6 The Parent or Player shall not be eligible for any refunds, Maroochydore Football Club credit
  or discounts if the Player is or has been suspended from the Maroochydore Football Cub. Shall
  a Player serve their required suspension under disciplinary requirements (Condition 3.3.4),
  then the Parent and Player shall revert back to Condition 4.5.
  
  4.7 In the event of the Players expulsion, dismissal or voluntary withdrawal, the Maroochydore
  Football Club shall not be obligated to refund Fees paid, and the Parent or Player shall be liable
  for the payment of any outstanding Fees for the remaining current term.
  
  4.8 Continual or habitual lateness in payment of Fees could jeopardise the Player's place at the
  Maroochydore Football Club Academy and the Maroochydore Football Club.
  
  5. Attendance and Punctuality
  
  5.1 The Maroochydore Football Club shall, at their sole discretion, issue a formal written warning
  where the Player has acquired numerous unexplained absences. Any excessive unexplained
  absences may result in the Players' immediate removal from the Maroochydore Football Club.
  
  6. Absences and Illness
  
  6.1 It is the responsibility of the Parent or Player to advise the Maroochydore Football Club (in
  writing or via electronic means) if the Player is to be absent as soon as possible, and the
  estimated length of absence. Extended leave will require confirmation with the Maroochydore
  Football Club prior to the extended absence.
  
  6.2 The Player will not be able to attend the Maroochydore Football Club or the Academy for any
  period of time during which:
  . the Player is suffering from a disease or condition which is contagious through normal
  social contact; or
  . a medical practitioner has recommended the Player not attend; or
  . the Coach of the relevant team or Academy requests that the sick Player be kept away
  from the Maroochydore Football Club or the Academy because the Player requires care
  which the Maroochydore Football Club staff resources do not permit.
  
  6.3 In cases of weather and/or coach unavailability it is at the Maroochydore Football Club's
  discretion to cancel the session, the session remains in action until the Maroochydore Football
  Club or representative of relevant team sends notice to the Parents or Players of session
  cancelation via electronic means, text message and/or email.
  
  6.4 It is at the Maroochydore Football Club's discretion to notify Parents and Players of
  cancellation of sessions. Whilst every endeavour to notify Parents and Players will be made by
  2:00 p.m. (Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) for afternoon sessions, it is noted the
  cancellations may fall outside of these times with unforeseen circumstances.
  
  7. Emergency Contacts
  
  7.1 The Parent or Player must provide the Maroochydore Football Club with the names and
  addresses of two responsible persons over the age of eighteen (18) who can collect the Player
  in case of an emergency or illness. When contacted by the Maroochydore Football Club's staff,
  the Parent (or a responsible person, or authorised by the Parent) must go immediately to the
  Maroochydore Football Club to collect the sick or injured Player.
  
  8. Accident or Emergency
  
  8.1 All injuries, accidents and near misses must be reported to the Maroochydore Football Club,
  and recorded in the accident and injury logbook. All incidents will be investigated, and action
  taken to prevent their re-occurrence. A first aid box and manual will be available for use by the
  Players. Any action by the Players that jeopardises the health, safety or welfare of others may
  result in disciplinary action, which may result in removal.
  
  8.2 Whilst every reasonable effort shall be made by the Maroochydore Football Club to contact
  the Parent (or responsible persons) in the event of an accident or emergency, the Parent or
  Player hereby gives authority to the Maroochydore Football Club or their delegate to, on
  behalf of the Parent or Player, authorise the administration of medication, transportation to
  hospital and administration of treatment as is recommended by any attending doctor,
  Ambulance Officer, Police or State Government Officer.
  
  8.3 The Parent will be responsible for any costs incurred as a result of transportation or treatment.
  
  9. Medication
  
  9.1 Where the Player requires the administration of medication, the Parent and or Player will:
  . complete the appropriate notification to the Maroochydore Football Club; and
  . provide the correct medication in its original container; and
  . provide written instructions from a medical practitioner for the administration of non
  prescription medication; and
  . provide the Maroochydore Football Club's staff with the name and contact phone
  number of the Player's doctor.
  
  9.2 The Maroochydore Football Club are authorised to administer medication only in accordance
  with the Parents or Players (if over the age of 18) written authority, and in doing so are to be
  regarded as acting as the Parent's or Player's agent. The Maroochydore Football Club are not
  liable for any allergic reaction or injury caused to the Player by the administration of the
  medication in accordance with the Parent's or Player's written authority. Nor will they be
  responsible for any error contained in the written permission, or the supply of incorrect
  medication by the Parent or Player.
  
  9.3 Whilst every reasonable effort shall be made by the Maroochydore Football Club to contact
  the Parent or responsible persons, in the event of an accident or emergency, the Parent or
  Player hereby gives authority to the Maroochydore Football Club or their delegate to, on
  behalf of the Parent or Player, authorise the administration of medication, transportation to
  hospital and administration of treatment as is recommended by any attending doctor,
  ambulance officer, police or State Government Officer.
  
  9.4 The Parent will be responsible for any costs incurred as a result of transportation or treatment.
  
  10. Extra-Curricular Activities
  
  10.1 The Maroochydore Football Club may, at their sole discretion, determine nature of activities at
  the Maroochydore Football Club. Activities such as camps, excursions, performances and
  other activities are optional and the Parent or Players agrees to support the Maroochydore
  Football Club in ensuring the Player participates in these events; this may mean at times that
  the Player will be required to attend events on weekends or on weeknights.
  
  11. Personal Property
  
  11.1 The Parent or Player acknowledges that any personal property (including, but not limited to,
  laptops, mobile phones, electronic devices) brought into the Maroochydore Football Club by
  the Player is done at their sole risk, and the Maroochydore Football Club accepts no
  responsibility for any loss, theft or damage to the personal property.
  
  12. Materials
  
  12.1 The Materials is and will at all times remain the absolute property of the Maroochydore
  Football Club (and the Parent or Player must return the Materials to the Maroochydore
  Football Club upon request to do so), nonetheless all risk for the Material passes to the Parent
  or Player on delivery.
  
  12.2 The Parent or Player accepts full responsibility for the safekeeping of the Materials and
  indemnifies the Maroochydore Football Club for all loss, theft, or damage to the Materials
  howsoever caused and without limiting the generality of the foregoing whether or not such
  loss, theft, or damage is attributable to any negligence, failure, or omission of the Parent or
  Player.
  
  12.3 The Parent or Player will insure, or self-insure, the Maroochydore Football Club's interest in
  the Materials against physical loss or damage including, but not limited to, the perils of
  accident, fire, theft and burglary and all other usual risks. The Parent or Player will not use the
  Materials nor permit it to be used in such a manner as would permit an insurer to decline any
  claim.
  
  12.4 If the Parent or Player fails to return the Materials to the Maroochydore Football Club as is
  required under this agreement or when requested to do so, then the Maroochydore Football
  Club or the Maroochydore Football Cub's agent may (as the invitee of the Parent or Player)
  enter upon and into any land and premises owned, occupied or used by the Parent or Player,
  or any premises where the Materials is situated and take possession of the Materials, without
  being responsible for any damage thereby caused. Any costs incurred by the Maroochydore
  Football Club as a result of the Maroochydore Football Club repossessing the Materials shall
  be charged to the Parent or Player.
  
  12.5 The Parent or Player is not authorised to pledge the Maroochydore Football Club's credit for
  repairs to the Materials or to create a loan over the Materials in respect of any repairs.
  
  13. Quality Assurance
  
  13.1 Unless expressly requested otherwise in writing, the Parent or Player permits the
  Maroochydore Football Club to use appropriate images or video footage of the Player on the
  website or other publications, in either printed or electronic form for quality assurance,
  promotional or marketing purposes and for the purpose of Maroochydore Football Club
  observations and local, state, and national newspaper stories. The Maroochydore Football
  Club will not intentionally identify the Player (by the publishing of their full name) in publicly
  available forums.
  
  14. Withdrawal or Termination of Registration
  
  14.1 Notification of withdrawal of registration from the Maroochydore Football Club must be made
  in writing with at least two (2) full weeks prior to the first competitive fixture. Notification of
  withdrawal of registration from the Maroochydore Football Club Academy must be made in
  writing with at least two (2) full weeks notice given. If less than two full (2) weeks of notice is
  given, the Parent or Player, may still be liable for registration fees and costs. The
  Maroochydore Football Club at its discretion, may elect to impose or waive this clause.
  
  14.2 The Maroochydore Football Club may cancel these terms and conditions or terminate the
  Players' registration at any time by giving written notice to the Parent or Player. The
  Maroochydore Football Club shall not be liable for any loss (including, but not limited to, loss
  of income) arising from such termination.
  
  15. Notification of Abuse
  
  15.1 Under the Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998, reporting physical or
  sexual abuse, or suspected physical or sexual abuse, is mandatory for the Maroochydore
  Football Club and its delegates; and as such are obliged to report any suspected incidents to
  the licensing body. The Maroochydore Football Club has not obligation to inform the Parent or
  Player that a report has been made.
  
  16. Court Action
  
  16.1 Should the Parent or Player be the subject of any court action, particularly custody or access
  issues, being heard before the Family Law Court, the Maroochydore Football Club shall not
  allow staff to issue statements or provide reports regarding the Player except where instructed to do so by the Court itself.
  
  17. Intellectual Property
  
  17.1 Where the Maroochydore Football Club and Maroochydore Football Club Academy has
  designed, drawn, written, or created educational systems, techniques and curriculum in
  relation to the Player, then the copyright in those designs, drawings, documents, systems,
  techniques and curriculum shall remain vested in the Maroochydore Football Club, and shall
  only be used by the Parent or Player at the Maroochydore Football Club's discretion.
  
  18. Complaints and Grievance Procedure
  
  18.1 The Maroochydore Football Club is committed to the early resolution of complaints and
  grievances. The Parent or Players shall be entitled to report any concern they may have in
  relation to any matters of safety, care or quality of education, or where the Parent or Player
  wishes to make a suggestion. These shall be addressed with the Maroochydore Football Club,
  where in most incidences the issue can be rectified. For continued complaints or escalations
  Parents or Players can follow the complaints and grievance process.
  
  19. Disciplinary Procedures
  
  19.1 The Player is required to display a high level of personal responsibility for their learning
  process, and for their interaction with other Players and Maroochydore Football Club
  delegates. This responsibility is extended to the Player's Parents and associated spectators.
  
  19.2 Where the Player displays inappropriate or dangerous behaviour (including, but not limited to,
  disruptive behaviour, refusal to adhere to occupational health and safety procedures, and
  irregular attendance), the Parent and/or Player shall be required to attend a disciplinary
  meeting with the Maroochydore Football Club to discuss the necessary changes the Player
  needs to make. The participants of the meeting will negotiate an agreed plan of action and
  time scale for reviewing the necessary behaviour changes. If the agreed changes are not
  implemented by the Player, the Maroochydore Football Club may (at their sole discretion)
  suspend and/or remove the Player.
  
  20. Default and Consequences of Default
  
  20.1 Interest on overdue invoices shall accrue daily from the date when payment becomes due,
  until the date of payment, at a rate of two and a half percent (2.5%) per calendar month (and
  at the Maroochydore Football Club's sole discretion such interest shall compound monthly at
  such a rate) after as well as before any judgment.
  
  20.2 If the Parent or Player owes the Maroochydore Football Club and the Maroochydore Football
  Club Academy any money the Parent or Player shall indemnify the Maroochydore Football
  Club from and against all costs and disbursements incurred by the Maroochydore Football
  Club in recovering the debt (including but not limited to internal administration fees, legal
  costs on a solicitor and own client basis, the Maroochydore Football Club's collection agency
  costs, and bank dishonour fees).
  
  20.3 Without prejudice to any other remedies the Maroochydore Football Club may have, if at any
  time the Parent or Player is in breach of any obligation (including those relating to payment)
  under these terms and conditions the Maroochydore Football Club may suspend or terminate
  the enrolment of Player at the Maroochydore Football Club. The Maroochydore Football Club
  will not be liable to the Parent for any loss or damage the Parent or Player suffers because the
  Maroochydore Football Club has exercised its rights under this clause.
  
  20.4 Without prejudice to the Maroochydore Football Club's other remedies under law the
  Maroochydore Football Club shall be entitled to cancel all or any part of any order of the
  Parent or Player which remains unfulfilled and all amounts owing to the Maroochydore
  Football Club shall, whether or not due for payment, become immediately payable if:
  . any money payable to the Maroochydore Football Club becomes overdue, or in the
  Maroochydore Football Club's opinion the Parent or Player will be unable to make a
  payment when it falls due;
  . the Parent or Player becomes insolvent, convenes a meeting with its creditors or proposes
  or enters into an arrangement with creditors, or makes an assignment for the benefit of its
  creditors; or
  . a receiver, manager, liquidator (provisional or otherwise) or similar person is appointed in
  respect of the Parent or Player or any asset of the Parent or Player.
  
  21. Privacy Policy
  
  21.1 The Parent or Player has been informed and acknowledges the use of Maroochydore Football
  Clubs Privacy Policy as detailed on the website, which has been adopted to ensure privacy and
  security of personal information.
  
  22. Competition and Consumer Act 2010 ("CCA") and Fair-Trading Acts ("FTA")
  
  22.1 Nothing in this agreement is intended to have the effect of contracting out of any applicable
  provisions of the CCA or the FTA in each of the States and Territories of Australia, except to
  the extent permitted by those Acts where applicable.
  
  23. General
  
  23.1 The failure by the Maroochydore Football Club to enforce any provision of these terms and
  conditions shall not be treated as a waiver of that provision, nor shall it affect the
  Maroochydore Football Club's right to subsequently enforce that provision. If any provision of
  these terms and conditions shall be invalid, void, illegal or unenforceable the validity,
  existence, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not be affected,
  prejudiced or impaired.
  
  23.2 These terms and conditions and any contract to which they apply shall be governed by the
  laws of Queensland, the state in which the Maroochydore Football Club has its place of
  business and are subject to the jurisdiction of the Court in that state.
  
  23.3 The Maroochydore Football Club shall be under no liability whatsoever to the Parent or Player
  for any indirect and/or consequential loss and/or expense (including loss of income) suffered
  by the Parent or Player arising out of a breach by the Maroochydore Football Club of these
  terms and conditions (alternatively the Maroochydore Football Club's liability shall be limited
  to damages which under no circumstances shall exceed the annual registration Fees
  apportioned to the Maroochydore Football Club).
  
  23.4 The Parent or Player shall not be entitled to set off against, or deduct from the Fees, any sums
  owed or claimed to be owed to the Parent or Player by the Maroochydore Football Club nor to
  withhold payment of any invoice because part of that invoice is in dispute.
  
  23.5 The Maroochydore Football Club may license or sub-contract all or any part of its rights and
  obligations without the Parent or Player's consent.
  
  23.6 The Maroochydore Football Club may change these terms and conditions from time to time.
  Any changes made shall be given to the Parent or Player with at least one (1) months' notice
  before the start of the next season and that the new conditions will be established at the
  beginning of the new football season.
  
  23.7 Neither party shall be liable for any default due to any act of God, war, terrorism, strike, lock
  out, industrial action, fire, flood, storm or other event beyond the reasonable control of either
  party.
  
  23.8 The Parent or Player warrants that it has the power to enter into this agreement and has
  obtained all necessary authorisations to allow it to do so, it is not insolvent and that this
  agreement creates binding and valid legal obligations on it.
  
  
  I certify that the above information is true and correct. I have read and understand the TERMS AND
  CONDITIONS of Maroochydore Football Club Inc and agree to be bound by these conditions. I
  authorise the use of my personal information as detailed in the Privacy Policy clause therein.
  Guarantee
  
  If I execute this agreement as the person responsible for payment on behalf of the Parent or Player, I
  guarantee the due and punctual payment of all monies payable under this agreement. This Guarantee
  and Indemnity shall constitute an unconditional and continuing guarantee and indemnity and
  accordingly shall be irrevocable and remain in full force and effect until the whole of moneys owing to
  the Maroochydore Football Club by the Parent or Player and all obligations herein have been fully paid
  satisfied and performed.