Central Coast Football (CCF) is giving its players the chance to de-register from the 2020 season as it continues to plan for the return of the winter competition later this year.
CCF President, Darren Sprod, confirmed the move to allow de-registration was one of two core options the CCF were rolling out to support its players during the COVID-19 pandemic, with it informed via community’s input.
“We conducted a survey in which we received 3,000 odd player responses.
“From this we are aware approximately 15 per cent of our players asked for the season to be cancelled and to seek refunds and the remainder wanted to wait and see if we could get to play some football.
“On this basis, we are offering all registered players of CCF the option to decide based on their own personal circumstances,” Sprod said.
Option one is for players to remain registered with their club with CCF to honour the value of their registration if the season is cancelled or shortened to less than 14 games, with players to be proportionally credited the amount as a dollar value to either next year’s registration or granted a refund.
Option two is to de-register and receive a full refund.
This option was available from April 9 to 24.
Players who de-registered cannot re-register for the 2020 winter competition.
Sprod added that players who stayed registered would most likely be getting bang for their buck, with the CCF having assurance from Central Coast Council that it would have access to playing fields once the season is given the all clear to proceed.
“After discussions with Central Coast Council we have confirmed we will get access to the grounds until the end of October.
“While we understand there is still some uncertainty, this does give us a lot more flexibility in programming our season.
“Summer sports will then be pushed back until after the winter sports finish,” he said.
It’s hoped the season will resume from July 1.
Source:
Website, Apr 8
Darren Sprod, Central Coast Football
Reporter: Dilon Luke