Registration Instructions

Online registrations for the 2026 season open on Thursday 8th January 2026.

We look forward to welcoming all new and returning players to the 2026 season.

If you are new to the club and would like more information about anything to do with the 2026 season, please contact the relevant Age Group Vice President or message us via Facebook or Instagram.

General Registration Information
Please read this section carefully BEFORE registering online. Getting your registration correct the first time eliminates the need for our volunteer committee members to spend a lot of time correcting errors.

Registrations are done via the Football Federation Australia’s PlayFootball website. If you have played previously, please do not create a new PlayFootball account/profile. If you cannot remember your login details, then contact the PlayFootball Support team on 02 8880 7983 and they will be able to help you.

Please make sure that you register in either the MIXED Saturday competition or the GIRLS/WOMENS only Sunday competition. Everyone MUST register online before grading commences. ALL players must register AND pay registration fees online.

If your daughter is wanting to play in both competitions, then you will need to register her in the mixed competition only. Do not register her twice and send an E-Mail to or Women’s Vice-President advising that you daughter is playing in both competitions.

Can all Under 10, Under 11 and Under 12 players who have not already submitted Proof of Age can please E-Mail this to registrar@wakehurstfc.com.au

Active Kids Voucher
The more limited Active Kids Voucher will be in place in 2025.

Only families eligible for Family Tax Benefit Part A are eligible for the new program which provides a $50 voucher.

Players must obtain their voucher BEFORE registering and you must use the voucher at the time of registering online. For more information about the Active Kids Rebate click here. To apply for your voucher, click the APPLY ONLINE button to log into your MyServiceNSW Account.

For further information on how to register click here.

Coaches & Managers
All coaches and managers must also register, via PlayFootball, however there is no cost or fee, it is free. To register as a coach or manager of a team, you MUST have a valid & current Working With Children Check (WWCC) BEFORE you register online as you MUST enter your WWCC number as part of the registration. To apply for your WWCC number, click here.

Player Photographs
The system requires ALL players (U10-045) and ALL coaches and managers to upload a current, Australian government passport size and quality photograph when you register online. For the 2026 season, please ensure that a new photo is uploaded when you register online. Please note the below specific requirements for the photographs:
– Passport style portrait photograph
– Shoulders and head on a plain background
– No hats, sunglasses etc
– If you play with approved sports glasses, the glasses must be worn for the
photo.

For under U11’s and older NO registration will be approved without a photograph. Please do not upload an image of a soccer ball as your photograph, as it will not be approved.

New Players to Wakehurst
All new players to Wakehurst FC from U10 and older, must send proof of age (photo or scan of passport or birth certificate) to our Club Registrar.

If you have not played football for the last 5 years or did not play for an MWFA club in 2025, then you must complete a 2026 MWFA Application to Register. This applies to all players U12 and older. Please complete the form and email a scanned copy or photo to our Club Registrar.

Key Points
Some key points about registering:
– The Football Federation Australia Play Football national registration system will be used for the 2026 season.
– Each player needs their own unique FFA Number.
– New players will need to create an FFA Account to obtain a FFA Number.
– Please ensure that your email and mobile details are correct as these are our primary form of communication.
– All coaches and managers must have a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC) before you register online as you MUST enter your WWCC number as part of your registration. To apply for one, click here.

Key Documents
Following are links to relevant registration documents:
1. Wakehurst FC Online Registration Guide

2. MWFA Application to Register (required for boys and girls if you are playing in
U12 and older and did not play for an MWFA club in 2025)

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