We’re excited to have you join us at Melbourne City Football School!
To make sure you’re well prepared for your exciting journey, here’s what you need to know to ensure a smooth start.
Arrival time
To ensure you don’t miss a moment of the action, aim to arrive at least 15 minutes before your session begins. If you need to collect your kit or merch pack, we recommend arriving even earlier.
Public Holidays: Melbourne City Football School sessions that fall on public holidays will run as normal unless stated otherwise.
Footwear
Choose footwear that is suitable for the style of pitch you are playing on. Not sure what to wear? We’ve got you covered with the table below.
| Location |  Permitted |  Not Permitted |
|---|---|---|
| Altona Grass Pitch | Boots (screw-in) Boots (moulded) Boots (artificial) Boots (firm-ground) Turf trainers | Running shoes |
| Brighton Turf Pitch Term 1 | Boots (futsal) Boots (indoor) Running shoes Turf trainers | Boots (screw-in) Boots (moulded) |
| Brighton Synthetic Pitch Autumn Holidays | Boots (artificial) Boots (firm-ground) Turf trainers | Boots (screw-in) Boots (moulded) Running shoes |
| Bundoora Synthetic Pitch | Boots (artificial) Boots (firm-ground) Turf trainers | Boots (screw-in) Boots (moulded) Running shoes |
| Casey Fields Synthetic Pitch | Boots (artificial) Boots (firm-ground) Turf trainers | Boots (screw-in) Boots (moulded) Running shoes |
| Caulfield Grass Pitch | Boots (screw-in) Boots (moulded) Boots (artificial) Boots (firm-ground) Turf trainers | Running shoes |
| Essendon Turf Pitch | Boots (futsal) Boots (indoor) Running shoes Turf trainers | Boots (screw-in) Boots (moulded) |
| Glen Iris Synthetic Pitch | Boots (artificial) Boots (firm-ground) Turf trainers | Boots (screw-in) Boots (moulded) Running shoes |
| Monash Synthetic Pitch | Boots (artificial) Boots (firm-ground) Turf trainers | Boots (screw-in) Boots (moulded) Running shoes |
| Morwell Synthetic Pitch | Boots (artificial) Boots (firm-ground) Turf trainers | Boots (screw-in) Boots (moulded) Running shoes |
| Morwell (Elite Boys) Grass Pitch | Boots (screw-in) Boots (moulded) Boots (artificial) Boots (firm-ground) Turf trainers | Running shoes |
| Mount Eliza Turf Pitch | Boots (futsal) Boots (indoor) Running shoes Turf trainers | Boots (screw-in) Boots (moulded) |
| Sandringham Grass Pitch | Boots (screw-in) Boots (moulded) Boots (artificial) Boots (firm-ground) Turf trainers | Running shoes |
| Templestowe Synthetic Pitch | Boots (artificial) Boots (firm-ground) Turf trainers | Boots (screw-in) Boots (moulded) Running shoes |
Shin pads
Ensure your safety on the pitch by wearing shin pads. They’re a must-have for all sessions.
Hydration
Don’t forget to bring your own water bottle. Staying hydrated is the key to performing your best.
Sunscreen
It’s super important to be sun safe, so make sure you’ve applied sunscreen before you go out onto the pitch.
Watches and Jewellery
For everyone’s safety, watches and jewellery are not allowed to be worn. If you have earrings that can’t be removed, please tape them up.
Extras
Consider bringing a change of clothes, a towel, and any personal medical requirements you might need.
Lunch (school holiday camps)
You’re going to be moving around all day, so it’s key to fuel up. Players are required to bring their own lunches for all School Holiday Camps.
Parents and Guardians
You’re more than welcome to stay and watch your young stars shine, but please ensure that you always remain outside of the pitch areas and in the designated viewing areas.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or need further assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out footballschool@melbournecityfc.com.au.
