Team Formation
Following Executive, Committee and individual discussions over many years, it was agreed that the 2025 season would see a clearer commitment to socially orientated team formation, such that is already practiced within MiniRoo and Senior teams.
The club has had a history of individual grading to form teams in the U12 to U18 age group. Whilst this has seen success it has been particularly noted that in recent years there has been more negotiation required to form teams, therefore regularly making accommodations to the Grading Policy, and a continued request for players to be in the same team as friends.
Therefore, it is from this position that individual grading will no longer be the starting point for team formation. In U12s - U18s players can now nominate a preference of who they would like to play with.
In summary, our policy will be to foster social connections, inclusivity, and skill development by ensuring team formations are based on existing and potential social relationships, provide an environment that allows for individual and team growth as guided by the club’s community culture.
The desire is to continue to generate:
• Social Groups: Players can submit requests to be placed on the same team as friends.
• Social Mix: Encourage a mix of players to foster new connections, blending long-time members with newcomers.
• Skill Balance: While skill level is secondary to social connections, consider a reasonable skill balance to ensure enjoyable and competitive matches.
• Club Loyalty: Preference is given to players and teams returning the next season, within the registration guidelines.
2025 will therefore be a season of transition and the club is committed to supporting the process. The club is still required to nominate a grade for the team to ensure there is an appropriate level of competition during the season.
For all players
• All returning players to our club will be accommodated in their previous team, where possible, if registered by 9th February.
• If a previous team is not continuing, we will endeavour to place players in another appropriate team. Where new teams need to be formed (U6, U8, U10 & U12s) the club will accept team nominations on the understanding that the club has the overall final authority and reserves the right to place players in teams based on the best interests of the club and its members.
• Any remaining positions in existing teams will be offered to new players in line with the order of registration.
• Welcome Day is held, date to be confirmed, so that team members may get together, hear important information from the club and make decisions on coaches, managers and training time / location.
(excerpt from the KSFC Registration Guide)