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      <title>Digital Player ID &amp; Match Sheets</title>
      <link>https://www.grayspointsoccer.com.au/digital-player-id-match-sheets</link>
      <description>SSFA is going digital! Make sure you are across what you need to do.</description>
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           ssfa is going paperless
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           2026 is the year of the digital ID card and match sheet!
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           It is important that you are aware of the procedures associated with using the MyCompApp.
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            For detailed information and instructional videos refer to the SSFA website:
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           MYCOMP App | Manage Your Football Easily — Sutherland Shire Football Association
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      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:32:43 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Committee Positions Vacant</title>
      <link>https://www.grayspointsoccer.com.au/committee-position-vacant</link>
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           COMMITTEE OPPORTUNITIES
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            We would like to take this opportunity thank the committee members who have worked tirelessly over the past year/s to help make this great little club what it is today.
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           We have a few opportunities in 2026 and we would LOVE to have you on our team!
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             It doesn't take much effort and we are all here to help each other. We are more than happy for these roles to be shared to lighten the load.
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           2026 OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE:
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           &amp;#55357;&amp;#56393; Vice President
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           &amp;#55357;&amp;#56393;Canteen Coordinator
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            For more information on any of these opportunities or if you can assist the club in any other way, please email
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      <pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2025 02:12:21 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Official Grays Point Soccer Club Polo Shirts</title>
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           Grays Point Soccer Club Polo Shirts – Now Available
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           Get your team looking sharp both on and off the field with the official Grays Point Soccer Club polo shirts. Featuring a stunning design by Dharawal Indigenous artist Amanda Longbottom, these polos are more than just club apparel – they’re a celebration of community, culture, and club pride.
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           Designed with style and comfort in mind, they’re perfect for game days, training sessions, or representing the club wherever you go.
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           Special Team Offer
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           Ordering for your whole team? We’ve got you covered.
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            Order 15 or more shirts and use the code
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           TEAMPOLO
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           at checkout to automatically receive 15% off your order.
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           Available Now
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           These polos are now available for general sale, making it easier than ever for players, families, and supporters to get behind the club and wear the colours with pride.
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           Order yours today and represent Grays Point Soccer Club in style.
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      <pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 05:47:45 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>2025 Sponsorship packages</title>
      <link>https://www.grayspointsoccer.com.au/2025-sponsorship-packages</link>
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           2025 Sponsorship Packages
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           Celebrate 60 Years of Grays Point Soccer Club!
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           We’re thrilled to kick off our 60th anniversary season in 2025 and are inviting local businesses to join us as sponsors for this milestone year. &amp;#55356;&amp;#57119;
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           Support a grassroots club, connect with our amazing community, and showcase your brand to a loyal local audience. Let’s make this season one to remember - together!
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      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 07:27:01 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Automated External Defibrillator (AED)</title>
      <link>https://www.grayspointsoccer.com.au/first-aid-aed</link>
      <description>An AED (Automated External Defibrillator) is located at the Grays Point Soccer Club - club house for community emergencies.</description>
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            GRAYS POINT SOCCER CLUB NOW HAS AN AED (AUTOMATED
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           An AED, is used to help those experiencing sudden cardiac arrest. It can analyze the heart's rhythm and, if necessary, deliver an electrical shock, or defibrillation, to help the heart re-establish an effective rhythm.
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           GPSC would like to thank Local Resident Michael Rose from Medi-Rent for the Supply and Installation of the AED at their companys expense.
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           THE AED IS UNDER CONSTANT 24HR RECORDED SECURITY SURVEILLANCE
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      <title>Uniform &amp; Merchandise</title>
      <link>https://www.grayspointsoccer.com.au/uniform-merchandise-collection</link>
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            Uniform orders must be placed online via the 'Shop' tab at the top of the page.
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      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2023 09:42:48 GMT</pubDate>
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           Member Protection Policy including Social Media Policy
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           A reminder to all members that there is a Member Protection Policy (Football Federation Australia National Member Protection Policy 2015)
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            We recommend all members (players, volunteers, spectators) read and have a good understanding of the policy.
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             Member Protection Policy
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          In Particular
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          5.10 Social Media Policy
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          The Governing Bodies acknowledge the emergence of new technology and communication
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          mediums (Social Media), and wish to enable such Social Media to be used to benefit football and
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          mindful of the possibility of Social Media being used inappropriately. Inappropriate use may occur
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           The World Game;
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           (g) any other web site that allow individual users or companies to use simple publishing tools.
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           (a) do not include personal information of yourself or others in Social Media channels;
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           (e) never comment on rumours, do not deny or affirm them or speculate about rumours in
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           contracts; and
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      <title>DOING THE RIGHT THING</title>
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           Donate your drink containers to help us raise money.
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           The Possums have teamed up with Envirobank to do our bit for the environment and raise some funds for our club. Every empty container you donate raises 10c for our club.
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           All you have to do is pop your bottles and cans in our blue collection bins at the club (NO FOOD) &amp;amp; Managers grab an orange collection bag from the club house near the pigeon holes to fill up at away games or at home.
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           Every container makes a difference. Show your team spirit and help us kick our fundraising goals!
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      <title>Concussion Assessment Toolkit</title>
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           In Attachment E of the Rule Book 2017 is the Pocket Concussion Recognition Tool as follows
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           Recognise and Remove
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           Concussion should be suspected if one or more of the following visible clues, signs, symptoms or errors in memory questions are present.
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            Visible clues of suspected concussion
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            Signs and Symptom of suspected concussion
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             "Who scored last in the game?"
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             " What team did you play last week/game? "
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           Any athlete with a suspected concussion should be IMMEDIATELY REMOVED FROM PLAY, and should not be returned to activity until they are assessed medically.
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           Athletes with a suspected concussion should not be left alone and should not drive a motor vehicle.  It is recommended that, in all cases of suspected concussion, the players referred to a medical professional for diagnosis and guidance as well as return to play decision, even is symptoms resolve.
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