A comprehensive description of how Seaforth FC runs the processes of grading and team allocation can be found HERE.
You can download a copy of the 2019 grading schedule HERE.
For all graded players up to U12/W12 we do our best to keep friends/teams together, but as with all clubs on the Northern Beaches it is mandatory to go through the grading process. If the players are in and around the same ability we will absolutely do everything we can to get friends together, but this may not always be possible (particularly if there is a wide variance in their ability).
For U9 to U11 Mixed/Boys and W10 to W11 Girls teams that are less competitive and more social, we will also do our best to keep these together.
Individual players from these teams who wish to progress into more competitive teams are given the opportunity to move up out of social teams if they perform well in grading.
After the teams have been allocated and published, if you decide to deregister and leave, this can have a major impact on your team and on other teams in the age group. This can result in a team being in danger of folding due to inadequate player numbers, other players can be greatly affected and a lot of effort may be required to re-adjust the affected teams.
If a player cancels their registration after teams have been announced then a large portion of the total registration fee, required to cover the cost of effort to re-adjust teams, will not be refunded.