This document will be updated as questions arise so keep checking back. Update September 2025
Q: I’m new to this whole Team Manager gig where do I start?
A: There is a ton of information at the below link…
https://www.mountelizasoccerclub.com.au/development/team-managers/
Q: Will there be and Team Managers Information Night?
Yes, just before the season starts.
Q: How do I communicate with my team?
A: Set up a WhatsApp group and use Sportsplus (rough guide on the website)
Q: When will kits (Uniforms) be delivered?
A: Generally, 1-2 weeks before the season starts.
Q: Should we have a Ground Marshal for our games when we play away?
A: Yes! Ground Marshals should be assigned for both home and away games for all team. See Team Managers webpage for basics of a Ground Marshal role.
Q: When does the season start?
A: See Club Facebook/Instagram pages and website for dates, for Juniors its normally April to September the season.
Q: Where is the fixture ?
A: Football Vic & Bayside League publish the fixture both will be on the club website when available. https://www.mountelizasoccerclub.com.au/fixture-and-results/
Q: Why do only have fixtures up to round 4?
A: The week of round 5 is when Football Victoria will change leagues for Under 12’s and Up. For example, if your team has won every game by 10 goals you can request to go up a league (EG D League to C League). Same goes for if you have lost by big margins and want to go down.
Q: What is the Mount Eliza Cup?
A: Massive tournament held by the club generally each October lots of fun everyone gets involved clubs come from all over Melbourne to play.
Q: Who loads the fixture into SporstPlus?
A: Team Managers do it; it takes a while but will be well worth it as the season moves on. at the start of year only load rounds 1-4.
Q: Is their Trophies at the end of the year?
A: Yes, make sure your team is up-to-date in Sportsplus, this is where the club gets the names for the trophies from.
B: Under 12 and up the club supplies a Best & Fairest Trophy up to you how it is awarded.
Q: I don’t have enough players this week for a team.
A: Ask your fellow TMs for players there are heaps of kids who want to play more games in a day. See Cancelation guide on the website for
help filling a team.
Reminder the Girls play Sunday so as an example Under 10 Boys on Saturday could Ask Under 9 Boys or Under 9 or Under 10 Girls.
Q: Are Team Photos compulsory?
A: No, however they are nice to have even if a player is not purchasing photos, it’s nice to be in them for those that are.
Q: How much do we pay a parent to referee a game?
Under 7-11's = Nothing they should do it for the love of it.
Under 12's Up = Football Vicotira should provide a Referee however they often do not espicaly for grades below A grade. Parents can
be paid to referee games up to the regular Match Payments a Football Referee would be paid for Refereing that age group.
See https://www.mountelizasoccerclub.com.au/development/team-managers/payment-request-for-official-referee-under-12-and-up/
for payment reimbursment.
Q: We are playing in a cup and have two number 10’s how do I get a different numbered Jersey?
A: Ask in the team managers WhatsApp there are heaps of kids at the club swapping for a short time should be easy if all else fails email footballcomms@mountelizasoccerclub.com.au
Q: What type of fruit should the parents supply for the kids at half time?
A: Oranges cut in to 6-8pieces are generally a winner.
Q: We don’t have a parent available to Ref can we hire one?
A: Generally, yes, there are older kids who are happy to earn some extra cash refereeing games, but this is not always the case. https://www.mountelizasoccerclub.com.au/development/team-managers/
Q: Who pays for a Ref if we need to hire one from the kids at the Club to do a game.
A: The Parents have to pay (Under 7-11 See above) . One team manager collects $30 off each set of parents at the start of the season for just such a case. They then refund the unused amount at the end of the season. See Website for Details on Ref’s.
Q: Are there Team photos if so, when?
A: The Club will organise dates, Team Managers will organise a time for their team. Photos tend to be at the backend of the season.
Q: Are games on the Kings Birthday weekend?
A: Yes, as a general rule so plan ahead. Suggest asking in May who is available that weekend so you know and can pre-plan replacements.
Q: I need to cancel a game what do I do?
A: Hopefully the above never happens and it should be the last resort. See guide to game cancelation on the website under Team Magners Development. Reminder there are a lot of kids at the club happy to play extra games.
https://www.mountelizasoccerclub.com.au/development/team-managers/
Q: What is Gameday?
App for adding in scores, Team Sheets, and all match details for Under 12’s and Up ONLY.
Q: How do I use Gameday?
https://www.mountelizasoccerclub.com.au/development/team-managers/
Q: Do I need ID cards for my team?
Yes Under 12 and up they will be sent out by the club just before round 1. All Players Under 8 and up must be registered with Football Victoria.
Q: Where do we register to players and Volunteers with Football Victoria?
https://www.playfootball.com.au/register
Q: Is there a cost to register to with Football Victoria?
A: No, it might say there is however it will be waived during the process your player fees cover this.
Q: Is there a lost property at the club?
A: The club is one big lost property, there is that much stuff left behind, check in the Shipping Container at Emil Madsen.
Q: Our game is last to play what do we have to pack up and lock up?
A: Please ensure the below
-All Equipment, seats, flags, signs etc are put away.
-Please ensure the Cabin, shipping Container and toilets are locked.
-Keys are returned to lock safe at both locations.
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