Information
Howrah Junior Soccer Club fields teams from Under 5 (Kinder) through to Under 12 (Grade 6) in the Eastern Region Junior Soccer Association (ERJSA).
Mixed leagues are available for every age group from Under 5 through to Under 12. In addition, two 7-a-side girls leagues will be available in 2025 with a combined Under 8/9 league and a combined Under 9/10 league.
Read our Child Safety and Protection Policy.
Registration + Fees
Registration for the 2025 season is now open.
The registration fee is $150 and includes the following:
- Player registration
- Insurance
- 14 round season
- Playing top (for use during the season)
- End of season celebration
- Player medallion
2025 mixed leagues
| League | Grade | Year of birth |
|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | Kinder | 2020 |
| Under 6 | Prep | 2019 |
| Under 7 | Grade 1 | 2018 |
| Under 8 | Grade 2 | 2017 |
| Under 9 | Grade 3 | 2016 |
| Under 10 | Grade 4 | 2015 |
| Under 11 | Grade 5 | 2014 |
| Under 12 | Grade 6 | 2013 |
2025 girls leagues
| League | Grade | Year of birth |
|---|---|---|
| Under 8/9 | Grade 2/3 | 2016/2017 |
| Under 9/10 | Grade 3/4 | 2015/2016 |
Ticket to Play vouchers are available for eligible applicants.
View our refund policy.
Your early registration is appreciated to allow time to assemble teams and engage with coaches.
Registrations will close on Friday 7 March 2025.
Roster
The 2025 ERJSA roster consists of 14 rounds.
| Date | Round | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 3 May | 1 | 5 rounds |
| 10 May | 2 | |
| 17 May | 3 | |
| 24 May | 4 | |
| 31 May | 5 | |
| 7 June | – | Kings birthday – No games |
| 14 June | 6 | 4 rounds |
| 21 June | 7 | |
| 28 June | 8 | |
| 5 July | 9 | First weekend of school holidays |
| 12 July | – | School holidays – No games |
| 19 July | – | School holidays – No games |
| 26 July | 10 | 5 rounds |
| 2 August | 11 | |
| 9 August | 12 | |
| 16 August | 13 | |
| 23 August | 14 |
Training
Weekly training sessions are run on the bottom oval at Howrah Primary School from 3:15pm – 4:15pm. Training days are typically confirmed in April based on coach availability.
Uniform
The playing top belongs to the club and is only for use on game day. You will need to provide your child with black shorts, socks, boots and shin guards. Soccer boots and shin guards are compulsory at training sessions. Mouth guards are recommended but not compulsory.
Volunteers
Coaches
The Coach is the appointed leader and contact person for the team. During the registration process, parents/guardians can express interest in volunteering as a coach.
Coaching a group of children is a privilege and requires a commitment to run a weekly training session and to lead the team on game day. Any person who takes on this role is greatly appreciated and will be supported by the Club.
Coaches need to have a valid registration to work with vulnerable people (RWVP) card and register as a volunteer with Football Australia.
Visit our coach information page for more information and resources.
Game leaders (Referees)
During the registration process, parents/guardians can express interest in volunteering as a game leader (referee).
Game leaders need to have a valid registration to work with vulnerable people (RWVP) card and register as a volunteer with Football Australia.
Managers
The Manager can assist the coach with timing of halves and subs.
Managers need to have a valid registration to work with vulnerable people (RWVP) card and register as a volunteer with Football Australia.
How to register as a volunteer
If you’re thinking about volunteering with the club, there are a few things that you’ll need to do.
| Registration to work with vulnerable people (RWVP) card | Volunteers must have a valid RWVP card. RWVP cards must be presented to HJSC for viewing. For more information and to apply, visit Service Tasmania |
| RWVP portal | Volunteers must add HJSC as an organisation via the RWVP portal. To update, add or remove an organisation, select ‘Update Volunteering Details’ on the link above. |
| Football Australia | Register as a coach on the Football Australia website |
| ‘Your Obligations’ online video | Volunteers must watch the ‘Your Obligations’ online video offered by the Department for Education, Children and Young People (DECYP) and powered by Go1. Obtain a Certificate of Completion in 2025. Certificates obtained in 2024 will not be accepted. Access the learning at https://decyp-safeguarding.mygo1.com/signup/email and follow the prompts to create a new account or access an existing account. Email a copy of the Certificate of Completion to info@hjsc.com.au where it will be retained on file. |
| Read the HJSC Child Safety & Protection Policy | Read the policy |
Volunteers must complete all of the activities listed above and satisfy the requirements below before being able to volunteer with children. They must also maintain the relevant registrations throughout the period they are performing their role or duty.
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