All you need to know about attending our holiday clinics is right here!
If you can’t find an answer to your question, please do not hesitate to contact us via email or phone.
Email: community@macarthurfc.com.au
Phone: 1800 462 855
overview
Macarthur Bulls FC fun and inclusive school holiday football program will allow kids to learn to play like a Macarthur FC player! The school holiday activity will be run across various locations in partnership with our football association colleagues. It is designed for boys and girls aged 5-13 years and guided by our football development and coaching staff.
Our clinics focus on building confidence, developing skills, and fostering teamwork! Whether a participant is looking to improve their athletic ability, learn new techniques, or just have fun with their peers, our clinics are tailored to meet the needs of every participant. Our holiday clinics are a fantastic opportunity for participants to meet new friends and enjoy a fun, social environment.
We offer exclusive Girls Only Clinics designed for girls providing a safe, supportive, and empowering environment.
Arrival and Departure
Parents/guardians MUST sign their child/children IN and OUT each day at the Macarthur FC tent. If someone other than a parent/guardian is signing in and out, please notify our Community team via email.
- Arrival time: From 30 minutes before clinic start time
- Pick-up time: Up to 15 minutes after clinic end time
Our staff will be signing participants in from 30 minutes before the clinic starts and will be signing children out up to 15 minutes after the clinic ends. Children will not be permitted to go on pitch without being signed in or allowed to leave the venue without being signed out.
Parents are more than welcome to stay and watch. Each clinic will go for three hours.
Medical
Parents/guardians MUST report any relevant medical and/or dietary details, provide an action plan and sign in required medication. If your child is keeping their medication in their bag (eg. Asthma inhaler), please advise our staff when signing in so we are aware, should they need it.
What to Wear
Players should wear comfortable clothing to play in. We recommend wearing shorts, t-shirt or jersey, long football socks and bring a jacket/jumper until they are warm enough to take it off.
If your child attended our Winter School Holiday Clinics, they would have received a Macarthur FC clinic shirt. They are encouraged to wear these again as we will not be able to provide them with another one.
Please ensure all clothing and belongings are labelled with your child’s name.
Players are encouraged to wear football boots and must have shin pads for safety reasons.
What to Bring
Players should bring the following:
- Cap
- Drink bottle with water
- Healthy snacks
- Sunscreen
- Shin Pads
- Wet weather jacket
Please note that some players may have allergies (eg. nuts). Consider this when packing food and note that we have a no-sharing food policy.
Additional Information
Basic first aid and sunscreen will be available throughout the day. There will also be taps for players to fill up their drink bottles. Mandatory breaks are scheduled for players to eat, re-apply sunscreen, and stay hydrated.
Permission to Publish
Unless advised otherwise, you consent to Macarthur FC using photographs and/or video of your child in publications, news releases, website, social media, and in other communications related to Macarthur FC.
By accepting this you will waive any interest that you may have in the copyright to the image/video now or at any future time and acknowledge that you are not entitled, nor shall in the future be entitled, to receive any payment or consideration in respect of it and agree to make no claim against Macarthur FC for any payments for the publication of the image/video.
If you do not give permission to publish, we require you to notify our team in writing prior to the clinic day, via email: community@macarthurfc.com.au advising of this. We will then provide wrist bands on the day.
Wet & hot Weather Policy
Our clinics will proceed in wet weather unless there is torrential rain, thunder, lightning, hail, or the grounds become unsafe. Please bring a wet weather jacket in case of rain.
The clinic will proceed in hot weather conditions unless there are extreme heat warnings such as excessive heatwaves, or if the conditions become unsafe for participants. The health and safety of our participants is our top priority. In the event of hot weather, the following precautions and adjustments will be made to ensure the safety of all participants: increased water breaks, and whenever possible participants will be provided and encouraged to take breaks in shade and cooling areas.
In the case of cancellation, we will notify all registrants via email (please be aware that this may go into your junk mail) and via our social media channels and website.
We look forward to seeing you all at our FREE school holiday clinics for some football fun!
CODE OF CONDUCT
We are committed to creating a fun and inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. Participants are expected to show respect to others, including coaches, staff, and fellow participants, and follow the guidelines provided. Disruptive behaviour or bullying will not be tolerated. If a participant does not follow the instructions or shows disrespect toward others, they may be asked to leave the clinic. Parents will be notified immediately if any such incidents occur.
YOUR FEEDBACK MATTERS!
After the clinic, you may scan a QR code that we will have at the Macarthur FC tent to share your experience. We love hearing from parents and participants so we can continue improving our programs.