FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Registration is completed in three steps, all initiated through the Riverside FC website:
- Pay the club fees via the Riverside FC website.
- Complete the Riverside FC internal registration form on the same website.
- Download, complete, and submit the official GDLFA registration forms, which are also available on the website and require a school stamp for junior players.
Once all steps are completed, the player is fully registered with the club.
Yes.
Payment must be completed first via the Riverside FC website.
Once payment is done, you can complete the internal registration form on the website and download the required GDLFA registration forms.
During registration, the following documents are required:
- A certified copy of the player’s birth certificate or ID document
- The player’s latest school report (if still in school, required for age verification)
- A release letter from the previous club (only if the player is switching clubs)
- A clear photo of the player
- Proof of payment (only if payment was made via EFT)
The GDLFA registration forms are official league documents required for all players. These forms can be downloaded directly from the Riverside FC website after payment and internal registration.
- Ages 6–17 require the Junior GDLFA form
- Ages 18 and over require the Senior GDLFA form
Riverside FC takes age verification seriously and follows the requirements set out by the GDLFA. All documentation submitted during registration must be accurate, genuine, and truthful.
In the past, football clubs have faced challenges with incorrect or falsified documentation. While it can be difficult to independently verify certain documents, Riverside FC reserves the right to query, investigate, or escalate any concerns relating to a player’s age or eligibility.
If documentation is found to be incorrect or misleading, the club may refer the matter to the GDLFA, request additional verification, or suspend or cancel the player’s registration. Parents and guardians are responsible for ensuring all documents submitted are valid and accurate.
Yes.
Players may join Riverside FC mid-season, subject to space availability in the relevant age group and GDLFA approval.
Parents are encouraged to contact the club before registering to confirm availability.
Yes.
Club fees can be paid once-off, or spread over 3 months or 6 months.
Instalment payments are available only when paying via the Riverside FC website, using PayJustNow or PayFlex at checkout.
Club fees are charged on a once-off, seasonal basis and are generally non-refundable once the season has started, as fees are used to cover league registrations, equipment, facilities, and operational costs.
In exceptional circumstances, refund requests may be reviewed by the club on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of Riverside FC management.
Players are placed into age groups based on their year of birth, in accordance with GDLFA regulations. The correct age group for each player is listed on the Age Groups page of the Riverside FC website and is also clearly indicated at the top of the GDLFA registration form that is downloaded during registration.
In certain cases, a player may be considered to play up an age group if reviewed and approved by the coaching team and where it is deemed appropriate for the player’s development and safety.
No.
Players are not permitted to play down an age group under any circumstances.
Training schedules are structured by age group as follows:
- Under-6 to Under-13 and Ladies train on Mondays and Wednesdays
- Under-15, Under-17, and Seniors train on Tuesdays and Thursdays
- Over-35s do not have scheduled training sessions
Most junior league matches are played on Sundays, in line with GDLFA scheduling. Certain age groups may also participate in additional leagues with matches scheduled on Saturdays.
Weekly match details, including venues and kick-off times, are shared by coaches and published on the Fixtures & Results section of the Riverside FC website.
Training sessions and home matches are held at
Riverside Sports Club,
located at 12 Radar Drive,
Durban North,
4051.
Match kits are provided by the club on match days. Each registered player also receives a training or pre-match shirt as part of their registration.
Players are required to bring football boots, shin guards, and a water bottle to training and matches.
Riverside Sports Club offers high-quality football fields, clubhouse amenities, safe spectator areas, parking access, and an on-site Spur restaurant for families on training and match days.
Riverside FC communicates through a club WhatsApp channel that includes all registered players and parents for general club announcements.
Each age group also has its own WhatsApp group, where coaches share match day details and training changes or cancellations. Fixtures and results are published on the Riverside FC website and are often shared via the WhatsApp groups.
If you have questions not covered in the FAQs, you can contact Riverside FC via the Contact page on the website or speak directly to your child’s coach for team-specific matters.
Yes.
Riverside FC welcomes sponsorship from individuals, families, and businesses who would like to support community football and youth development.
Yes.
Riverside FC operates as a non-profit organisation. All sponsorship contributions are reinvested directly into the club to support coaching, equipment, facilities, league participation, and player development.
Sponsorship enquiries can be submitted via the Contact page on the Riverside FC website. A member of the Riverside FC management team will respond to discuss available opportunities.
Riverside FC expects all players, parents, and supporters to act with respect, sportsmanship, and consideration at all times.
This includes behaviour toward coaches, officials, opposition teams, and fellow parents.
There is a strict no-alcohol-on-the-fields policy, which applies at Riverside Sports Club and at all GDLFA- sanctioned fixtures, home and away.
This rule is enforced to ensure a safe, family-friendly environment.
No.
Alcohol is not permitted on the fields at Riverside Sports Club or at any GDLFA-sanctioned fixtures
