Returning Players
All returning players must register and pay using the PlayHQ platform.
New Players - New to Club football and/or Transferring from Auskick
Players who are new to the football club (including those who have previously been registered with an Auskick Centre) can also register via PlayHQ.
New Players - Transferring from Another Club
Registrations for new players to the club who are transferring from another club cannot be finalised until the transfer is approved.
If you need to apply for a transfer to or from the Waverley Park Hawks, please contact Felicity Regan via registrar@wphawks.org.au or 0403 304 377
Age Group Eligibility
A player's age group for the 2027 season is determined as follows:
Under 8 - Born on or after 1 January 2019
Under 9 - Born on or after 1 January 2018
Under 10 - Born on or after 1 January 2017
Under 11 - Born on or after 1 January 2016
Under 12 - Born on or after 1 January 2015
Under 13 - Born on or after 1 January 2014
Under 14 - Born on or after 1 January 2013
Under 15 - Born on or after 1 January 2012
Under 16 - Born on or after 1 January 2011
Under 17.5 Boys – Born on or after 1 July 2009 (or 1 Jan 2009 if still at school)
Under 18 Girls - Born on or after 1 January 2009
Minimum Age Requirement
Children must have turned 7 years old by 30 April 2027 to be eligible to register and play with our club in the SMJFL. The club cannot relax this age requirement which is mandated by the AFL.
Note: children who do not meet the minimum age requirement for club football may register with our Auskick Centre. To participate in the AFL Auskick program children must turn at least 5 years of age in 2027.
2027 Registration Fees
The registration fee is made up of the WPH club fee + $62 SMJFL affiliation fee. Your registration fee includes a FREE training t-shirt, yearbook and use of a playing jumper (to be returned at the end of the season) and covers all costs from the SMJFL and match days. Shorts and socks can be purchased for $45.
In 2027, the WP Hawks are again offering FREE* registration for all U8-U9 male and U8-U12 female players who are NEW to the club (*SMJFL affiliation fee of $62 still applies). Please contact Felicity Regan on registrar@wphawks.org.au to receive your unique discount code before registering via PlayHQ.
The club is also offering a 20% discount on club registration fees for all siblings of registered players. The discount will be automatically applied to subsequent player registrations made by the same account holder in PlayHQ.
Current Registration fees:
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Super Early Bird = $220 (1 Nov – 15 Dec 2026)
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Early Bird = $270 (16 Dec 2026 – 31 Jan 2027)
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Full Fee = $315 (1 Feb 2027 onwards)
Active Kids Voucher Program
Eligible families can also use their $200 Get Active Kids Voucher without having to worry about upfront costs. The Waverley Park Hawks Provider number is 3287638. Voucher numbers can be added at the bottom of the checkout page upon registration. You must have already applied for your voucher as the program for this round has closed.
The vouchers can help pay for sporting equipment, uniforms and memberships in a range of activities from club cricket to dance. There’s also an opportunity to enrol toddlers in a range of activities including important learn to swim classes.
To be eligible, kids need to be aged 0 to 18 years, a Victorian resident, named on a valid Commonwealth Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card and named on a valid Medicare Card at the time of application.
A special consideration stream is also available to support children residing in Victorian Care Services, temporary or provisional visa holders, undocumented migrants and international students up to 18 years at the time of application.
Further Information
Should you require further information or have any questions, please contact the Club Registrar, Felicity Regan via registrar@wphawks.org.au or phone 0403 304 377.
