Registrations

JUNIOR PLAYERS (U5-U12)

Children born 2014–2021 are eligible to register for Juniors at Hobart City FC.

In 2026, families can choose between two registration pathways:

1. Registration including City Academy (Full Program) – Our complete development pathway including Academy and team training
2. Registration Only – Team training and match participation without Academy sessions

Both options provide a supportive and high-quality football experience within the Hobart City environment.

Choose Your Registration Option

1. Registration including City Academy (Full Program)

Includes access to our City Academy Program, giving every player a stronger development pathway across the season. This option is ideal for players who want additional training, structured development and maximum contact time.

Your yearly registration covers:

• One or Two City Academy training sessions per week
• One team training session per week
• Year-long program across four terms (approx. 38 weeks)
• Eligibility to participate in City Academy sessions, team training and games for the full season
• Football Tasmania registration
• End of season presentation and medals for all players

2. Registration Only

The Registration Only option is designed for families seeking a flexible football commitment with participation in team training and matches only.

Your yearly registration covers:

• One team training session per week
• Participation in games for the full season
• Football Tasmania registration
• End of season presentation and medals for all players

Note, Academy sessions are not included in the Registration Only option and will need to be purchased separately at $165 per term.

City Academy Development Focus

Our City Academy is designed to complement team training and match play, providing additional opportunities for players to improve their technical skills, tactical understanding, confidence on the ball and love of the game in a supportive, professional environment led by HCFC Junior/Youth Technical Director, Josh Dingjan.

City Junior Academy sessions place a strong emphasis on:

• Confident, technically sound footballers in a fun, challenging and supportive environment
• Core skill development: ball mastery, passing, receiving, dribbling and finishing
• Game understanding, decision-making and confidence on the ball
• Creativity, enjoyment and a love for the game
• Strong habits that support long-term player development aligned with the club philosophy
• Long-term player development aligned with the club philosophy
• This program is ideal for players who want to keep improving, build strong habits, and get more out of every training and matchday.

Uniform

• Players must wear either their navy blue Academy kit or sky blue training kit to all training sessions
• Players are expected to have the current Club uniform on match days. If this is not already owned, the 2026 Junior kit is required: sky blue City shorts and blue City socks. Items can be purchased via the Shop page
• Playing shirts are provided by the Club for match days and must be returned at the end of the season.
• Players are also expected to wear appropriate football boots, shin pads, and bring a water bottle to all sessions and matches.

Notes

• Grounds or sessions may be subject to change at the discretion of the Club. Should this occur, families will be notified in advance
• Junior players compete in the Central Region Junior Football Association (CRJFA) roster.

Child Safety
Hobart City FC is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and supportive environment for all players. Player wellbeing is central to our programs, with a strong focus on child safety, respectful behaviour and appropriate care at all times. Our approach is guided by the Hobart City FC Child Safety Statement.

YOUTH PLAYERS (U13-U16)

Children born 2010–2013 are eligible to register for Youth at Hobart City FC.

In 2026, families can choose between two registration pathways:

1. Registration including City Academy (Full Program) – Our complete development pathway including Academy and team training
2. Registration Only – Team training and match participation without Academy sessions

Both options provide a supportive and high-quality football experience within the Hobart City environment.

Choose Your Registration Option

1. Registration including City Academy (Full Program)

Includes access to our City Academy Program, providing a clear and supported development pathway across the season. This option is ideal for players seeking additional training, structured progression and maximum contact time, particularly those aiming to challenge themselves and pursue Tier 1 selection.

Your yearly registration covers:

• Two City Academy training sessions per week
• One team training session per week
• Year-long program across four terms (approx. 38 weeks)
• Eligibility to participate in City Academy sessions, team training and games for the full season
• Football Tasmania registration
• Depending on players’ aspirations and availability, they can attend one or two Academy sessions each week alongside team training.
• For selection in Division 1 teams, Youth players are required to attend at least one Academy session per week, in addition to their team training session.

2. Registration Only

The Registration Only option is designed for families seeking a flexible football commitment with participation in team training and matches only.

Your yearly registration covers:

• One team training session per week
• Participation in games for the full season
• Football Tasmania registration

Note, Academy sessions are not included in the Registration Only option and will need to be purchased separately at $165 per term.

City Academy Development Focus

Our City Academy Program forms a key part of the Youth development pathway at Hobart City FC, supporting players to train with purpose and progress confidently through the age groups.

Designed to complement team training and match play, Academy sessions provide additional, structured contact time focused on refining technical ability, strengthening tactical understanding and building the habits required to succeed in senior football. Sessions are delivered within a supportive and professional environment led by HCFC Junior/Youth Technical Director, Josh Dingjan.

City Academy Youth sessions place a strong emphasis on:

• Refined technical ability and game intelligence
• Tactical understanding and decision-making
• Physical development and performance habits
• Strong standards, accountability, resilience and professionalism
• Leadership and discipline to support progression into senior environments
• Long-term player development aligned with the club philosophy
• This program is ideal for players who want to keep improving, build strong habits, and get more out of every training and matchday.

Uniform

• Players must wear either their navy blue Academy kit or sky blue training kit to all training sessions
• Players are expected to have the current Club uniform on match days. If this is not already owned, the 2026 Youth kit is required:
  • Youth boys require white City shorts and sky blue City socks for home matches, and black shorts and black City socks for away matches
  • Youth girls require sky blue City shorts and sky blue City socks for home matches, and sky blue shorts and black City socks for away matches.
• Items can be purchased via the Shop page
• Playing shirts are provided by the Club for match days and must be returned at the end of the season.
• Players are also expected to wear appropriate football boots, shin pads, and bring a water bottle to all sessions and matches.

Notes

• Grounds or sessions may be subject to change at the discretion of the Club. Should this occur, families will be notified in advance

Child Safety
Hobart City FC is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and supportive environment for all players. Player wellbeing is central to our programs, with a strong focus on child safety, respectful behaviour and appropriate care at all times. Our approach is guided by the Hobart City FC Child Safety Statement.

U18 BOYS

Register for U18 Boys Team at Hobart City FC.

Coach, Matthew Ford

What’s Included in Registration

Your registration covers:

• Two team training sessions per week
• Year-long season program
• Training shorts
• Football Tasmania registration

Uniform

• Players must wear sky blue training kit to all training sessions
• Players are expected to have the current Club uniform on match days. If this is not already owned, the 2026 kit is required: white City shorts and sky blue City socks for home matches, and black City shorts and black City socks for away matches.
• Items can be purchased via the Shop page
• Playing shirts are provided by the club for match days and must be returned at the end of the season.
• Players are also expected to wear appropriate football boots, shin pads, and bring a water bottle to all sessions and matches.

Notes

• Grounds or sessions may be subject to change at the discretion of the Club. Should this occur, families will be notified in advance

Child Safety
Hobart City FC is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and supportive environment for all players. Player wellbeing is central to our programs, with a strong focus on child safety, respectful behaviour and appropriate care at all times. Our approach is guided by the Hobart City FC Child Safety Statement.

WOMENS CHAMPIONSHIP

Register for Women’s Championship Team at Hobart City FC.

Coach, Chris Marino

What’s Included in Registration

Your registration covers:

• Two team training sessions per week
• Sky blue City playing shorts (new 2026)
• Year-long season program
• Football Tasmania registration

Uniform

• Players must wear sky blue training kit to all training sessions
• Players are expected to have the current Club uniform on match days. If this is not already owned, the 2026 kit is required: sky blue City shorts (included in registration) for home and away matches, sky blue City socks for home matches, and black City socks for away matches.
• Additional items can be purchased via the Shop page
• Playing shirts are provided by the club for match days and must be returned.
• Players are also expected to wear appropriate football boots, shin pads, and bring a water bottle to all sessions and matches.

Notes

• Grounds or sessions may be subject to change at the discretion of the Club. Should this occur, families will be notified in advance

Child Safety
Hobart City FC is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and supportive environment for all players. Player wellbeing is central to our programs, with a strong focus on child safety, respectful behaviour and appropriate care at all times. Our approach is guided by the Hobart City FC Child Safety Statement.

MEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP and CHAMPIONSHIP 1

Register for Men’s Championship and Men’s Championship 1 Teams at Hobart City FC.

Men’s Championship Coach: Matthew Simos
Men’s Championship 1 Coach: Chris Marino
Senior Technical Director: Chris Marino

What’s Included in Registration

Your registration covers:

• Two team training sessions per week
• Year-long season program
• Uniform – sky blue City training top and navy training shorts, navy City team polo and navy City track jacket quarter zip
• Football Tasmania registration

Uniform

• Players must wear training kit and Club uniform included in registration to all training and match day
• Playing kit is provided by the club for match days and must be returned.
• Additional items can be purchased via the Shop page
• Players are also expected to wear appropriate football boots, shin pads, and bring a water bottle to all sessions and matches.

Notes

• Grounds or sessions may be subject to change at the discretion of the Club. Should this occur, players will be notified in advance

Child Safety
Hobart City FC is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and supportive environment for all players. Player wellbeing is central to our programs, with a strong focus on child safety, respectful behaviour and appropriate care at all times. Our approach is guided by the Hobart City FC Child Safety Statement.

SOCIAL MENS

Register for Men’s Social Team at Hobart City FC.

What’s Included in Registration

Your registration covers:

• One team training sessions per week (not compulsory)
• 2026 Club uniform: shorts and socks – white City shorts and sky blue City socks for home matches, and black City shorts and black City socks for away matches.
• Season program
• Football Tasmania registration

Uniform

• Players may wear sky blue training kit to training sessions (optional)
• Players are expected to wear the 2026 Club uniform on match days as provided
• Playing shirts are provided by the club for match days and must be returned at the end of the season.
• Additional items can be purchased via the Shop page
• Players are also expected to wear appropriate football boots, shin pads, and bring a water bottle to all sessions and matches.

Notes

• Grounds or sessions may be subject to change at the discretion of the Club. Should this occur, players will be notified in advance

Child Safety
Hobart City FC is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and supportive environment for all players. Player wellbeing is central to our programs, with a strong focus on child safety, respectful behaviour and appropriate care at all times. Our approach is guided by the Hobart City FC Child Safety Statement.