Mitcham Primary School participates in Terms 2 and 3 in the Southern Districts Junior Soccer Association (SDJSA). Teams are primarily organised by year level, but depending on numbers, some mixed-year teams may result. Boys and girls from Years 2 to 6 are eligible to play.
SOCCER COORDINATOR
Michelle Gabrisch – Email: michelle.gabrisch115@schools.sa.edu.au
COACHES & TEAM MANAGERS
Each team requires a coach and a team manager, and they must provide a referee for home matches. These roles are usually filled by parent volunteers. Please consider volunteering; no experience is necessary, and the SDJSA offers free training for coaches and referees.
Note: Teams without a coach, team manager, or referee will not be able to participate.
Subject to availability, a coach may be outsourced, incurring an additional fee of $15 per training session and $10 per game.
MATCH DAYS & TIMES
Matches are played as part of the SDJSA non-competitive league, with modified rules and no ladder system. Games are held on Saturday mornings from mid-May to early September, with a carnival event held for each age group during the season. Matches last 40–50 minutes depending on the age group, and fixtures are released the week of the first match. There are no games during school holidays.
HOME MATCH AND PRACTICE VENUE
Home matches will be held at:
- Mitcham Primary School (Under 8-10)
- Mitcham Girls High School (Under 11 – Senior Primary)
Training times and days are determined by the coach and typically occur on a weekday after school for 45–60 minutes.
UNIFORM
A Mitcham sports top is provided and must be returned at the end of the season. Players must supply:
- Boots
- Shin pads
- Royal blue socks
- Royal blue shorts
REGISTRATION AND FEE PAYMENT
The fee is $120 for Terms 2 and 3, covering equipment, registration, and trophies. Teams without parent volunteers for coaching will incur additional coaching fees.
HOT WEATHER POLICY
| Condition | Action |
|---|---|
| Temperature forecast 36°C or above (day before at 12 pm) | All matches cancelled |
| Temperature forecast 34°C or above (day before at 12 pm) | All practices cancelled |
| Lightning or hail | Matches and practices cancelled immediately |
| Rain | Outdoor activities curtailed; players taken to a sheltered location |
Coaches are responsible for notifying players of cancellations. Parents are encouraged to monitor weather conditions and arrange early pickups if necessary.