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JDL trial fees are not permitted: what Football NSW says clubs can legally charge before selecting your child, and what to do if they ask for money upfront.

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Football NSW JDL trial fees not permitted notice with two parent response steps.

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Football NSW does not permit JDL clubs to charge a fee for a player to trial. The rule is written into section 9 of the Football NSW JDL Parent Information Guide March 2025 and the sanctions sit at Football NSW's absolute discretion. They apply to the club and to individual club staff. If your club has asked for a trial fee, two moves get the matter resolved.

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