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Guidelines and Club Policies

Training Grounds

A big thanks to all teams that have done their registrations and are using the correct training fields at the moment.
Please note that the grounds at Rosedale are NOT AVAILABLE for soccer use until the 1st April. This is a restriction imposed by the council.
We do run a booking system through the office for training grounds etc so please email us admin@albanyunited.org to check availability.

Training Guidelines

All grid work should be done off playing fields or in designated training areas. Grid work is defined as any training exercise, other than small sided games, requiring players to stay within a coned area.

Midget and Junior teams must leave training areas by 6pm to allow senior teams to train.
Senior teams are not able to use training fields before 6pm, and must vacate the fields and turn off training lights by 8:30pm.
Training areas should be minimised to allow maximum numbers of teams to utilise the available areas.
The number 1 field directly in front of the club house is not to be used for training or non-allocated games.
Goal mouths and goal areas should not be used for training, with the exception of specific goal keeper training.

Cancellation Policy
Mid week
Cancellation notice of any ground closure is advised:
1. by erecting of “Grounds Closed” signs
2. By the NewsTalk 1ZB Cancellation service from 2pm onwards
3. North Shore City Council Action line 4868600, from2pm onwards

Please note that Grounds Closed also applies to designated training fields.

Weekend Cancellations
1ZB Cancellation service – broadcast at the top of each hour following News, Sport and information, for a minimum of 3 consecutive hours.
Council will endeavour to provide cancellation information to United Soccer 1 no later than 3pm Friday, or if conditions are marginal, by 730am on Saturday/Sunday.

Disregarding of Cancellations
In the past there have been instances of “Ground Closure” signs being moved or ignored. In the event that this happens the offending Club will forfeit all home grounds fields for one week.

Senior Results Line

All senior teams playing in the Pat's Garage leagues must phone their results through to the US1 results line 414 3695 on the day the game is played. Failure to do so will result in a fine being imposed by United Soccer 1, this will be passed on to the teams involved.

Team Cards

All senior teams are required to fill in a team card after every game. These can either be left in the collection box at the clubrooms or posted into the address on the cards. Failure to do so will result in a fine being imposed by United Soccer 1, this will be passed on to the teams involved.

Albany United's U19 Napier Team

As in previous years, the Under 19's Metro team is not automatically the team that plays in the Napier tournament. We have under 19's that qualify and play in other teams at the club, including 1st team and reserves, who will also be considered for selection.

It is not our policy to invite 'guest players', other than in exceptional circumstance, and favour is always given to the long standing loyal members of our club. Though players are expect to make a financial contribution, and in some cases assist with fund raising, the vast bulk of the expenditure is paid for by the club, and with this in mind, the club officials have to sanction all members, players and non-players, who travel to Napier.