Enrolment and payment
Morton’s Soccer School provides the Academy training program for South Hobart Football Club.
Please read the information below before enrolling. It includes information about training, communication, uniforms, playing for South Hobart FC, payments and the Terms and Conditions of Academy membership.
Training
Morton’s Soccer School operates throughout the year.
Junior Academy
Junior Academy training is currently held on:
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
4.15pm–5.45pm
Mini Mortons
Mini Mortons is for our youngest players aged approximately 4–6.
Training times may vary depending on the time of year and venue.
Youth Academy
Youth Academy training times vary during the year depending on venue, age group and seasonal arrangements.
Please check current training information or contact Morton’s Soccer School for the latest Youth Academy training times.
Girls Academy
Girls Academy training opportunities are available and details will be provided according to age group and current program arrangements.
Training schedules may change during the year depending on venues, daylight, weather and other operational requirements.
Training Venues
The Friends’ School Grounds, New Town
Term 4.
The easiest way to locate the entrance is to search Graham Family Funerals in Maps.
Wellesley Park, South Hobart
Terms 1, 2 and 3.
Families will be advised of venue changes through our normal communication channels.
Communication
Morton’s Soccer School uses a combination of HEJA, email and SMS to communicate with families.
HEJA is used for day-to-day Academy information including training schedules, team information and general updates.
Important operational information, including training cancellations, weather issues and venue changes, may also be sent by email and SMS where consent has been provided.
Parents and guardians are responsible for ensuring that their contact details remain current.
Uniforms
Players are expected to wear the appropriate South Hobart FC Academy training uniform.
Uniform costs are separate from Morton’s Soccer School training fees.
Uniforms can be purchased at training. Please contact Victoria Morton for details.
New players attending a trial session do not need to purchase a uniform before attending.
Playing for South Hobart Football Club
Morton’s Soccer School provides the Academy training program for South Hobart Football Club.
South Hobart FC player registration is separate from Morton’s Soccer School Academy enrolment and training fees.
Players intending to play for South Hobart FC must complete the appropriate Football Australia registration through Play Football when registrations open.
Junior Academy players may train with Morton’s Soccer School without necessarily playing for South Hobart FC.
Morton’s Soccer School also welcomes players from other clubs who wish to participate in Academy training.
The allocation of South Hobart FC players to teams is at the discretion of South Hobart FC and Academy coaching staff.
How to Enrol
Every player must complete the Morton’s Soccer School Sign-up Pack.
Please complete a separate form for each child.
The Sign-up Pack collects:
player and parent/guardian details
Academy program
training selection
communication details
SMS consent
payment information
Once the Sign-up Pack has been completed, families will be directed to the appropriate Ezidebit payment setup where payment is required.
Current Academy fees are shown as part of the enrolment and payment process.
Annual Enrolment
All players, including returning players, must complete a new Morton’s Soccer School Sign-up Pack each year.
Academy fees are reviewed annually and all existing Academy payment subscriptions are cancelled at the end of each season.
Returning players must therefore complete the current year’s enrolment and establish the new payment arrangement before recommencing Academy training.
Split Payments
Families wishing to divide Academy fees between two households should contact Morton’s Soccer School before completing the Ezidebit payment setup.
A separate split-payment arrangement can then be provided.
Split-payment arrangements are not offered through the standard public enrolment form.
U19 and Older Players
Standard Youth Academy fees apply only to players eligible for U18 football or below.
Players aged U19 and above who train within the senior Academy structure are not charged through the standard Youth Academy payment process.
Please contact Morton’s Soccer School if you are unsure which arrangement applies.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF ENROLMENT
Submission of a Morton’s Soccer School enrolment form indicates acceptance of the following Terms and Conditions.
Payment
1. Academy fees are payable through the payment arrangement provided during the enrolment process.
2. Players must have completed the required enrolment and payment arrangements before participating regularly in Morton’s Soccer School training.
3. If a player stops training, parents or guardians must contact Morton’s Soccer School so the relevant payment arrangement can be cancelled or amended.
4. Morton’s Soccer School reviews Academy fees annually.
5. Existing Academy payment subscriptions are cancelled at the end of each season and all players must complete a new enrolment and payment setup for the following year.
Academy Membership
6. Morton’s Soccer School training fees are charged on a membership basis and contribute to the overall operation of the Academy program including coaching staff, administration, facilities, equipment, coach education, player development, insurance and technology platforms.
7. Academy fees are not calculated on a per-session basis.
8. No automatic refund, credit, discount or reduction in fees applies when training is cancelled, shortened, relocated or otherwise affected by weather, ground closures, venue availability, public holidays, coach illness, safety concerns or circumstances outside the reasonable control of Morton’s Soccer School.
Cancelled or Relocated Sessions
9. Morton’s Soccer School will make reasonable efforts to provide alternative training opportunities or reschedule sessions when practical.
10. Morton’s Soccer School is not obliged to provide replacement sessions, refunds, credits or fee reductions for cancelled sessions.
11. Any decision to provide an alternative session, credit or other adjustment is at the discretion of Morton’s Soccer School and will depend on coaching, venue and operational availability.
12. Parents and players acknowledge that football is primarily an outdoor sport and weather-related interruptions, ground closures, venue changes and occasional cancellations are part of participation.
13. Where practicable, cancellations and venue changes will be communicated through HEJA, email and/or SMS.
Injury and Medical Treatment
14. Parents and players acknowledge that participation in football training and matches involves an inherent risk of injury.
15. In the event of a medical emergency, if a parent or guardian cannot be contacted, Morton’s Soccer School, South Hobart FC or their authorised officials may arrange appropriate medical assistance.
Insurance
16. Players registered through Football Australia may be eligible for cover under Football Australia’s National Insurance Program, subject to the terms, conditions and exclusions of that policy.
17. Families are responsible for understanding the insurance arrangements applying to their child.
18. Morton’s Soccer School recommends that families consider appropriate private health and personal insurance.
Player and Parent/Guardian Conduct
19. Players and parents/guardians are expected to comply with the applicable Football Australia, Football Tasmania, South Hobart FC and Morton’s Soccer School codes, policies and standards of behaviour.
20. South Hobart FC and/or Morton’s Soccer School reserves the right to suspend or exclude a player or member whose conduct is inconsistent with those requirements or with the safe and respectful operation of the Academy.
21. Where a fine or financial penalty is imposed on South Hobart FC as a direct result of the conduct of a player, parent or family member, the Club may seek reimbursement from the person responsible where permitted under the applicable rules.
Privacy
22. Morton’s Soccer School is committed to protecting the privacy of players and families.
23. Personal information collected through the enrolment process is used for purposes including Academy administration, training, communication, payment administration and emergency contact.
24. Personal information will not be disclosed unnecessarily and will only be shared where required for the operation of the program, with consent or where required by law.
Use of Names and Images
25. From time to time Morton’s Soccer School and South Hobart FC may use photographs, video, player names or football results for Academy, Club, website, social media or promotional purposes.
Parents or guardians who do not wish their child’s image or name to be used should contact:
Changes to Enrolment
If your child stops training, changes the number of sessions they attend or requires another change to their Academy arrangement, please contact Morton’s Soccer School as soon as possible.
ACADEMY ENROLMENT
All players must complete a Morton’s Soccer School Sign-up Pack each year.
Please complete one form for each child.
The Sign-up Pack covers:
Mini Mortons
Junior Academy
Youth Academy
Girls Academy