Newington Gunners Soccer Club

About Newington Gunners Soccer Club

Newington Gunners Soccer Club (NGSC) was formed in 2004 to provide an opportunity to build community within Newington and to provide the young people in the area an opportunity to play soccer in an environment where good sportsmanship and skill development are emphasised. We are affiliated with the NSW Churches Football Association (celebrating its 86th year in 2005). 

Our club is supported by the McCredie Uniting Church in Guildford and we are sponsored financially by Ermington Physiotherapy and United Postal Service.  Our name and logo reflect the area's past in naval munitions and our uniform of green, red and white incorporates the colours (red and white) of our sister club in Guildford.

No club can function without the support of its members. It is an expectation that parents of players will assist where possible. No person within our club is paid for their services, we are all volunteers helping each other and the children. Coaching and referee courses are available for parents and older players. All players, parents, spectators and coaches must follow the Code of Practice which follows.

Club Office Bearers

• President - Greg Wark
• Secretary - Adityasa (Didi) Nurcahya
• Treasurer - Carolynne Wark
• Councillor - Dave Palmer
• Sponsorship Coordinator - vacant
• Webmaster - Ben Nilsson

When do we play?

All matches are played on SATURDAYS ONLY. Junior competition matches (Under 6 to 18) occur on Saturday mornings. A separate Knockout competition runs on Saturday afternoons (this is an extremely limited commitment depending on the success of the team). On the June Queen's Birthday weekend a gala six a side competition is held. Senior competition matches (All Age and Premier League) take place on Saturday afternoons also two week night competition knockouts occur during the season (for seniors only).

Where do we play?

Click here to download a list of grounds, their addressess and map references.

When do we start

After registration, teams will be formed and your child placed in a team. Training will start in March and some trial matches will be played in March.7 Your manager will inform you of training times before March. Competition starts on the first Saturday of April.

What players need

• Photos - Players aged 8 and older need to supply 2 passport size photos signed on the back by the player (unless you hold a current player ID from last season).
• Jersey - will be provided by the club (Club colours: green, red, and black)
• Socks - All red socks ordered through the club
• Shorts - Players provide their own shorts (all black) OR order through the club
• Shin Pads - Players provide their own shin pads (these are compulsory)
• Boots - Players provide their own soccer boots, expensive boots are not necessary

Players fees

Total fees are payable by the beginning of the season, otherwise a late fee will apply. Discounts apply for more than one player per family, children of coaches & managers.

Code of Practice of the New South Wales Churches Football Association

All players, parents, spectators and coaches must follow the Code of Practice, which is signed on behalf of the Newington Gunners Soccer Club by Club Executive each year before the Club is registered with the Association. Such code is as follows:

1. All members of our club shall be made aware of this agreement and the conditions therein as to our continued membership of the Association.
2. Ensure that all aspects of our clubs activities comply with the Constitution, Rules and By-Laws of the Association.
3. Expect all players and spectators to have an attitude of respect towards the decisions of referees, associate referees whether official or unofficial.
4. Expect all players and spectators to show respect for players and spectators of opposing teams.
5. Expect all players, officials and spectators to conduct themselves in a manner which will not bring disrepute to themselves or the Association.
6. Expect and seek from the Association all support where required to assist in the overall running of the Association.
7. Provide opportunity for all players to develop their skills in the game of soccer and knowledge of the Laws of the Game.
8. To encourage the ideals of a competitive attitude whilst ensuring a fair and balanced approach to our game.
9. To provide members to attend all Association meetings.
10. To guarantee payment of all fees by the due date.
11. Above all encourage the fellowship and ideals of the Association and assist in its development and growth.