TEAM | YEAR OF BIRTH | |
| GRADING DATE |
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| U8s | 2018 |
| | TBA | |
| U9s | 2017 |
| | TBA | |
| U10s | 2016 |
| | TBA | |
| U11s | 2015 | | | TBA | |
| U12s | 2014 |
| | TBA | |
| U13s | 2013 |
| | TBA | |
| U14s | 2012 |
| | TBA | |
| U15s | 2011 | | | TBA | |
| U16/17s | 2010/2009 |
| | TBA | |
| U10 Girls | 2016 |
| | TBA | |
| U12 Girls | 2014 | | | TBA | |
| U13 Girls | 2013 | | | TBA | |
| U15/16/17 Girls | 2009/10/11
| | | TBA | |
Preseason training is for all players U8 - U18 players. It is important to attend all or as many preseason training sessions to assist us in grading your child to their appropriate skill level. As soon as a player is confirmed to a team, fees should be paid or a payment plan arranged.
We will try and accommodate all players. Some will be offered a position in a current team that has positions available, while some will be placed in a new team that is ready to go once a coach is appointed. New teams will require a team coach. We are a community club and all our coaches either are current parents or were parents with a child playing at some stage. There are a few higher grade teams that have more experienced paid coaches.
We ask every parent to consider coaching a team. It can be a shared role. We offer coaching support, access to courses and FV training.
Where possible, if there are several teams at a similar level in an age group, we can buddy up team training.
MiniRoos (U8 - U11)
The majority of teams in the MiniRoos age groups will be invited to initial training sessions and then be invited to join an existing team or a newly formed team.
Generally, new players are not graded but placed in an appropriate team. Initially new players will participate in come and try sessions before being moved to a team.
There are teams in the MiniRoos age groups that have been playing together for a few seasons and play in a higher graded team. If there are vacancies in these specific teams, players are invited to train by coach invitation only.
Levels at MiniRoos are Joeys, Wallabies and Kangaroos.
Its important to note that MiniRoos players are placed in the most appropriate team for their current ability and will play competitive matches against similar level teams. It's so important that players enjoy their experience while gaining new skills and learning to play a team sport.
We will do our best to accommodate all players. The majority of new players in our younger ge groups will play in a Joey level team. It is important that players get the best experience and enjoy playing. As a community club, we are always looking for for parents/guardians or older siblings to take on coaching roles. You may have a love for the game, have other sporting experience or just want to get involved. Please let us know if you are able to assist with this.
Juniors (U12 - U18)
Players in the older age groups can attend trials and grading sessions for the higher graded teams. Teams from U12 upwards will participate in more structured pre season training and will be placed in the most appropriate team. Returning players will be initially placed in their previous team but there will be movement across teams based on player skill development and team availability.
We will require parent coaches if the number of players exceed current teams.
TRIALS & GRADING TBA
Please ensure you arrive for the correct age group.
What to bring/wear
Comfortable sports clothes, football kit
Runners/Trainers (No boots in Feb as the ground is very hard)
Shinguards
Sunscreen
Water bottle
Hat (wear while waiting)
What to expect on the day of the come & try sessions/grading sessions
1) Arrive a few minutes before your come & try session time or grading/training session
2) At Come & try sessions, check in your child (name & dob)
At training, let the coach know your name and dob, and where you have played previously
3) Come & Try session players will receive a numbered bib
4) Your player will be placed in either an existing team (dependent on spots available) or be placed in a new team. You will receive an invitation to register for the season and advised of the training days and times. You can then accept and proceed with registration.