2026 Summer Game Leaders Information and registration

Terms and conditions

• Program: Junior Game Leader (Under 5–Under 7 matches)
  Eligibility: Children aged 10 to 15 years
  
  By signing up as a Game Leader, the participant and their parent/guardian agree to the following:
  
  1. Role Overview
  Game Leaders help officiate Under 5 to Under 7 soccer games.
  
  Each game is 40 minutes long.
  
  Two adult coaches (one from each team) will be on the field to help manage players and safety.
  
  The Game Leader’s role is to:
  
  Start and stop play using a whistle
  
  Keep the game moving fairly and safely
  
  Record the score and any key notes (e.g., goals, incidents)
  
  2. What Game Leaders Must Bring and Wear
  Game Leaders must come to each game with:
  
  A whistle
  
  A notepad and pen to record scores and notes
  
  Comfortable clothing suitable for running
  
  Joggers/closed sports shoes (no sandals, thongs, or open shoes)
  
  On the day, the club will provide:
  
  A green vest to be worn over their clothing to identify them as the Game Leader
  
  A match ball for use during the game
  
  Game Leaders must:
  
  Collect the vest and ball from the canteen before their games.
  
  Wear the green vest for the duration of the games they are officiating.
  
  Return the vest and ball to the canteen immediately after their games.
  
  3. Health, Fitness and Safety
  The participant must be in appropriate health and fitness to:
  
  Run around for 40 minutes
  
  Stand and move for the duration of the game
  
  Respond quickly if players need guidance or if there is a safety issue
  
  If the child is unwell, injured, or not fit to run, they should not officiate that day and must tell a parent/guardian and club coordinator.
  
  Parents/guardians are responsible for deciding whether their child is fit to participate on the day.
  
  4. Behaviour and Conduct
  Game Leaders agree to:
  
  Be respectful to players, coaches, parents, and other officials.
  
  Use a calm, friendly tone suitable for young children.
  
  Follow instructions from the club coordinator or designated club official.
  
  Not use offensive language, aggressive behaviour, or rough physical contact.
  
  Stop play if they feel unsafe or unsure, and seek help from an adult coach or the club coordinator.
  
  Game Leaders are not required to follow directions from the adult coaches on the field regarding how to run the game. Coaches are present to support their own players, not to direct the Game Leader.
  
  5. Supervision, Support and Rule Explanations
  Game Leaders are not left alone to manage games.
  
  Two adult coaches will always be on the field to help with:
  
  Player behaviour
  
  Safety issues
  
  The club coordinator (or designated adult official) is responsible for:
  
  Explaining the rules and format of the games to Game Leaders
  
  Answering questions about how to run the game
  
  Providing support and guidance before and during the session
  
  Game Leaders should ask the club coordinator if they are unsure about anything to do with rules, scoring, or game management.
  
  6. Attendance and Commitment
  Game Leaders (with their parent/guardian) should:
  
  Arrive on time for their scheduled games.
  
  Let the club know as soon as possible if they cannot attend a scheduled game.
  
  The club may adjust Game Leader allocations based on availability, behaviour, and suitability.
  
  7. Allowance and Equipment
  Game Leaders will receive a $10 cash allowance per session they officiate.
  
  Payment will be made in cash by the club coordinator or designated official after the session, once the vest and ball have been returned to the canteen.
  
  The green Game Leader vest and match ball are provided by the club and remain club property.
  
  Game Leaders are expected to take reasonable care of the vest and ball and return them to the canteen after their games.
  
  8. Voluntary Role (No Employment)
  Being a Game Leader is a voluntary, non-employment role.
  
  The $10 cash allowance is a small contribution towards time and effort and does not create an employment relationship.
  
  Game Leaders are not employees or officials of Mt Annan Mustangs FC.
  
  The club provides this opportunity to help young people learn leadership and basic officiating skills in a supported environment.
  
  9. Risk and Responsibility
  Soccer is a physical activity and there is a normal risk of minor bumps, falls, and injuries.
  
  The club takes reasonable steps to provide a safe environment, including adult supervision and modified rules for young age groups.
  
  Parents/guardians acknowledge these normal risks and agree that their child participates at their own risk, except where the club is legally liable.
  
  Game Leaders must follow all safety instructions given by club staff.
  
  10. Code of Conduct and Child Safety
  Game Leaders must follow the club’s general expectations for behaviour and respect.
  
  Any concerns about a Game Leader’s safety, wellbeing, or behaviour will be discussed with their parent/guardian and may result in the Game Leader stepping back from the role.
  
  11. Changes to These Terms
  The club may update these Terms & Conditions from time to time.
  
  Any important changes will be communicated to Game Leaders and their parents/guardians.