Membership options
Select the membership right for you
Choose the 2026 membership type that is best for you:
Club membership fees
For 2026, we have maintained the same club membership fees despite significant cost increases from our insurer and AFL Barwon.
For this reason, any player who has not completed the Club Membership and registration requirements set out before the first game will not be eligible to take the court/field. In previous seasons, we have had volunteers chasing club membership at the end of the season; we are no longer able to operate in this way.
Please note that for 2026, we have combined single junior and senior player registrations and memberships across football and netball into the Play HQ step to simplify the process.
Non-Playing Memberships
We offer a range of non-playing memberships with varying benefits, but each supports the club operations, including team and player participation.
- Halo
- Super Halo
- Super Halo Sponsor
- Pensioner
- Past Player
- Social
- Non-voting social
All can be purchased through Tidy HQ as per previous years. Purchase a 2026 non-playing membership.
Playing Membership and Registration
Additional League and other fees
In 2026, AFL Barwon introduced a player development fee across all player registrations. This fee will be charged as follows:
- 0 – 17, $5.50 (Junior (U18) Development Levy)
- 18 – 99, $11.00 (Senior (18+) Development Levy)
Please note that for netball, there is also a Netball Australia Digital Systems and Services Fee (NADSS Fee) of $5.61.
All registering players will be charged these fees and must pay at the time of registration.
Single player memberships:
For 2026, we have combined our single-player registration and membership in PlayHQ to simplify and streamline the process.
League Registration (incorporating the Additional Fee/s outlined above) and Club Membership
Family and Halo junior player memberships (Football and Netball)
By selecting a Family membership when two or more players are participating, you may receive a significant discount.
Halo Family membership includes additional benefits while still covering two or more players and offering a significant discount.
To complete your 2026 Family or Halo Membership, you will need to follow the steps below:
STEP 1: Club membership
Complete your Membership in Tidy HQ as per previous years. Each player associated with the membership will be assigned a Tidy HQ unique member ID (Example: MEM0265). You will need this number to proceed to player registration.
STEP 2: Player registration (incorporating AFL Barwon Development Fee)
- FOOTBALL – Complete the Play HQ player registration (including the new AFL Barwon Development fee) and select the JUNIOR PLAYER – FAMILY OR HALO MEMBERSHIP $0 option. As you proceed through the registration process, you will be required to enter the Tidy HQ unique member ID and complete registration.
- NETBALL –
- Complete the Netball Connect VNA
- Complete the Play HQ player registration (including the new AFL Barwon Development fee and NADSS Fee) and select the JUNIOR PLAYER – FAMILY OR HALO MEMBERSHIP $0 option. As you proceed through the registration process, you will be required to enter the Tidy HQ unique member ID and complete registration.
Club sponsorship – including player memberships (Football and Netball)
Players who are part of a Platinum, Gold or Silver Sponsorship have a club membership included in the package. Please follow these steps:
- FOOTBALL – Complete the Play HQ player registration (including the new AFL Barwon Development fee) and select SPONSORSHIP MEMBERSHIP $0 option. As you proceed through the registration process, you will be required to enter the Business name for the SPONSORSHIP and complete registration.
- NETBALL –
- Complete the Netball Connect VNA
- Complete the Play HQ player registration (including the new AFL Barwon Development fee and the NADSS Fee) and select the SPONSORSHIP MEMBERSHIP $0 option. As you proceed through the registration process, you will be required to enter the Business name for the SPONSORSHIP and complete registration.
Financial assistance
If you or your family is experiencing financial difficulties, we encourage you to apply for one of the following financial assistance options. Please email info@stmaryssc.com to arrange a phone call to discuss payment options or further assistance.
Membership terms and conditions
When purchasing your membership to St Mary’s Sporting Club, you are agreeing to the following Membership declaration.
Member declaration and agreement
In consideration of the acceptance of my membership or participation in events with the St Mary’s Sporting Club Including:
- By becoming a member of the St Mary’s Sporting Club (Geelong) Inc., I agree to abide by the principles and values of the Club. Also, the Club Codes of Conduct, rules, regulations and instructions of St Mary’s Sporting Club Inc. and the requirements of the League with which the Club is affiliated.
- By completing my membership and registration, I acknowledge my intention to play the 2026 season.
- I acknowledge that either the player or the player’s parent or guardian must complete volunteer work during the season.
- In the event of injury or illness during participation, I consent to receive medical treatment, which the organisers may deem advisable.
- I acknowledge that I am solely responsible for my personal possessions and equipment during all events and activities.
- I hereby permit the free use of my name and picture in any broadcasts, telecasts and the press, including the website captured during St Mary’s Sporting Club Inc. events and activities. I acknowledge I can request the removal of images at any time.
- I understand that my membership fee is non-transferable and not refundable, including AFL Barwon and Netball Australia fees. If the season has not commenced, players can apply for a refund of club membership only, and this will be assessed by the Board. Refunds can take up to 7 days to process.
- I agree to have my personal details recorded and used by St Mary’s Sporting Club Inc. and related parties as part of my membership of the Club.