Greystanes FC Inc. | Formerly known as Greystanes Soccer Club. Local amateur football club catering to players from under 5 to over 45 years old within the suburb of Greystanes & surrounds (Sydney, NSW Australia). GFC fields teams in the GDSFA (mixed teams) and BDSFA (Phoenix Women's League) competitions.
The club was established in 1970 and currently, has approximately 800 registered players. It is run by a volunteer committee.
GREYSTANES FC
established 1970
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Question
My daughter/son wants to play soccer; at which age can s/he start?
Greystanes FC runs a MiniRoos! competition for boys & girls from age groups under 5 up to under 12 (4 -11 years of age). Read more MiniRoos.
what does it mean?
- GFC
- GDSFA
- GDFRA
- FNSW
- FFA
- AFC
- AFF
- ASEAN
- FIFA
- CC
- CoP
- HCC
- MPIO
Granville and Districts Soccer Football Association | Governing body for football clubs within the Cumberland Council LGA and City of Parramatta LGA.
Established in 1900, the GDSFA is Australia’s oldest football soccer association and is affliated with FNSW.
Granville District Football Referees Association | The GDFRA provides referring services to GDSFA and affiliated clubs.
The referees' association was established in 1908.
Football NSW | Governing body for football in the state of New South Wales (Australia), except the northern regions of NSW.
FNSW is a member of the national governing body, FFA.
Football Federation Australia | Governing body for Football in Australia, overseeing the state governing bodies for football.
FFA is a member of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) and Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA).
Formerly, a member of the OFC.
The Asian Football Confederation | Governing body of football in Asia and Australia. The AFC is a member of FIFA.
ASEAN Football Federation | A smaller organisation within the greater AFC and centres on Southeast Asia but includes East Timor and Australia, which are not members of ASEAN.
Association of Southeast Asian Nations | Regional intergovernmental organization comprising ten countries in Southeast Asia.
Fédération Internationale de Football Association | International governing body of football It is the highest governing body of football in the world. FIFA is made up of 211 national associations and six continental confederations. Each national association is also a member of a confederation.
Cumberland Council | LGA located approximately 25kms from Sydney CBD (NSW, Australia). Home to GDSFA clubs & grounds and neighbour to City of Parramatta. Greystanes FC's local council.
City of Parramatta Council | LGA) located approximately 25kms from Sydney CBD (NSW, Australia). Home to GDSFA clubs & grounds and neighbour to Cumberland Council.
Holroyd City Council | Former LGA). Now known as Cumberland Council after amalgamation with the Auburn Council. It get its name from first mayor, Arthur Holroyd.
Member Protection Information Officer | GFC club official, acts as the first point of contact for assistance with protection & safety issues.
what does it mean?
- GFC
- GDSFA
- GDFRA
- FNSW
- FFA
- AFC
- AFF
- ASEAN
- FIFA
- CC
- CoP
- HCC
- MPIO
Greystanes FC Inc. | Formerly known as Greystanes Soccer Club. Local amateur football club catering to players from under 5 to over 45 years old within the suburb of Greystanes & surrounds (Sydney, NSW Australia). GFC fields teams in the GDSFA (mixed teams) and BDSFA (Phoenix Women's League) competitions.
The club was established in 1970 and currently, has approximately 800 registered players. It is run by a volunteer committee.
Granville and Districts Soccer Football Association | Governing body for football clubs within the Cumberland Council LGA and City of Parramatta LGA.
Established in 1900, the GDSFA is Australia’s oldest football soccer association and is affliated with FNSW.
Granville District Football Referees Association | The GDFRA provides referring services to GDSFA and affiliated clubs.
The referees' association was established in 1908.
Football NSW | Governing body for football in the state of New South Wales (Australia), except the northern regions of NSW.
FNSW is a member of the national governing body, FFA.
Football Federation Australia | Governing body for Football in Australia, overseeing the state governing bodies for football.
FFA is a member of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) and Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA).
Formerly, a member of the OFC.
The Asian Football Confederation | Governing body of football in Asia and Australia. The AFC is a member of FIFA.
ASEAN Football Federation | A smaller organisation within the greater AFC and centres on Southeast Asia but includes East Timor and Australia, which are not members of ASEAN.
Association of Southeast Asian Nations | Regional intergovernmental organization comprising ten countries in Southeast Asia.
Fédération Internationale de Football Association | International governing body of football It is the highest governing body of football in the world. FIFA is made up of 211 national associations and six continental confederations. Each national association is also a member of a confederation.
Cumberland Council | LGA located approximately 25kms from Sydney CBD (NSW, Australia). Home to GDSFA clubs & grounds and neighbour to City of Parramatta. Greystanes FC's local council.
City of Parramatta Council | LGA) located approximately 25kms from Sydney CBD (NSW, Australia). Home to GDSFA clubs & grounds and neighbour to Cumberland Council.
Holroyd City Council | Former LGA). Now known as Cumberland Council after amalgamation with the Auburn Council. It get its name from first mayor, Arthur Holroyd.
Member Protection Information Officer | GFC club official, acts as the first point of contact for assistance with protection & safety issues.
MPIO | member protection information officer
Greystanes FC has a Member Protection Information Officer (MPIO). The role of the MPIO is to be the first point of contact for anyone with an enquiry or concern about a member protection issue. The MPIO is a sounding board for these concerns and can offer information on complaint resolution, policies and other aspects of the issue being discussed. The MPIO does not offer advice, suggestions or recommendations and the MPIO does not investigate complaints or reports. It is the responsibility of the Club (President and/or Executive) to decide who investigates complaints or reports but it should never be the MPIO who conducts the investigation.
Member Protection encompasses several areas: Harassment, abuse, victimisation, racial vilification, child protection and bullying. Any matters outside of this scope are not member protection matters. Follow the link below for more information and contact details.
more MPIOMPIO | member protection information officer
Greystanes FC has a Member Protection Information Officer (MPIO). The role of the MPIO is to be the first point of contact for anyone with an enquiry or concern about a member protection issue. The MPIO is a sounding board for these concerns and can offer information on complaint resolution, policies and other aspects of the issue being discussed. The MPIO does not offer advice, suggestions or recommendations and the MPIO does not investigate complaints or reports. It is the responsibility of the Club (President and/or Executive) to decide who investigates complaints or reports but it should never be the MPIO who conducts the investigation.
Member Protection encompasses several areas: Harassment, abuse, victimisation, racial vilification, child protection and bullying. Any matters outside of this scope are not member protection matters. Follow the link below for more information and contact details.
more MPIO
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