Darebin United Soccer Club

Community football since 1975. Play. Develop. Belong. Darebin United Soccer Club is an inclusive community club based at Mayer Park in Thornbury, providing a place for boys and girls to begin, enjoy, develop and progress through football.

Darebin United Presentation Day 2026

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Join Darebin United for Presentation Day 2026 on Saturday 10 October, from 11:00am to 4:15pm. Presentations are staggered throughout the day so families can attend their team's time and enjoy a relaxed club gathering.

PRESENTATION RUN TIMES

Clubroom at Mayer Park
11:00am — U7
11:10am — U8, all teams
11:30am — U9, all teams
11:50am — U11, boys and girls

Bridge Hall (adjacent to the Mayer Park clubroom)
12:40pm — U12, all teams
1:10pm — U13
1:35pm — U14, U15, U16 and U18, all teams
3:00pm — Seniors, Reserves and Thirds
4:00pm — Club acknowledgements and final thanks
4:15pm — Event concludes

Food and drinks will be served at the Darebin United clubroom. Come along to celebrate our players, teams and volunteers and catch up with the club community.

Please note a cricket match will be underway on the day, and the Mayer Park playing fields will not be available for activities.

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Aerial view of Mayer Park playing fields

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Welcome to Darebin United

Established in 1975, Darebin United is a proud community football club with a long history of giving local players the opportunity to enjoy the game and reach their potential.

Our focus is simple: create a safe, welcoming and development-focused environment where players, coaches, volunteers and families feel part of something bigger.

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Find your football pathway

Whether you are taking your first steps in football or preparing for senior competition, Darebin United offers a clear pathway through the club.

MiniRoos

U7–U11

Fun, inclusive football that builds confidence, skills and a lifelong love of the game.

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Juniors

U12–U17

Age-appropriate coaching, team development and competitive football for boys and girls.

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Senior Pathway

U18, U23 & State League

A structured transition from junior football into U18, U23 Metropolitan and State League squads.

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Apollo Academy

Additional development-focused training designed to help ambitious players improve.

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How we build our football program

Our football program follows a clear seasonal cycle—understanding what the club needs, developing our people, evaluating progress and building sustainable teams.