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12 & U13 Boys & Girls

The focus for U12s and U13s is learning, development, fun and social interaction.

As per the Football Australia curriculum, skill acquisition in a small sided format is the key focus for this age group.

Our coaches focus on teaching the 4 basic skills (striking the ball, running with the ball, 1 V 1 and first touch) while also introducing positional play and team structures.

Match day results are recorded and competition points and ladders are maintained.

Given that players learn and develop at their own pace, we continue with grading in U12s/U13s. Players are assessed and allocated to a team which best fits their level of skill and development needs.

Grading outcomes are Kangaroos (advanced), Wallabies (intermediate) or Joeys (beginner). The majority of players/teams are currently assessed as Wallabies and Joeys so we strongly encourage parents not to become too preoccupied with grading assessments. Participation at the right level is paramount to development. 

Training sessions are facilitated by volunteer coaches.

The majority of coaches at our Club are parent volunteers. In some instances, they may be former or current players or coaches of other sports. All coaches are strongly encouraged to complete an FV/FFA accredited coaching course for their relevant age group. The Club runs in-house coaching workshops and supports all coaches through a dedicated development program..

The Club also offers an 8-week goalkeeper training program.

It is a mandatory requirement for all coaches to complete a Working with Children check.

Frequently Asked Questions

League: Our teams participate in Football Victoria’s North/North West divisions playing against teams from the Northern & Western suburbs.

Game Day (U12 & 13 Boys): Matches are played on Saturday between 9am and 2pm.

Game Day (U12 & U13 Girls): Matches are played on Sunday between 9am and 2pm.

Is Travel Required: Yes, all teams play home and away matches on alternating weeks.

Pitch Size: Small sided format (half pitch)

Playing Format: 9v9 – including goal keepers

Team Size: Up to 13 players per squad

Training Commitment (U12 Boys & Girls): 2 x 60-minute sessions per week from 5pm on Tuesday and Thursday

Training Commitment (U13 Boys & Girls): 2 x 60-minute sessions per week from 5pm on Tuesday and Thursday.

Training Commencement: February

Season Duration: 18 weeks commencing from mid to late April until early September

Uniform/Equipment: Players must purchase their own shin guards and football boots. Player uniforms are included in the registration fee and are supplied by the Club.

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U14-U17 Boys & Girls

The focus for U14s and above shifts to preparing players for senior football by teaching them to apply the functional game skills in a team setting using 1-4-3-3 as the preferred formation in conjunction with developing tactical awareness, perception and decision-making through a game-related approach to training.

As per the Football Australia curriculum, our coaches focus on the game training phase for this age group.

Match day results are recorded and competition points and ladders are maintained.

Training sessions are facilitated by volunteer coaches.

The majority of coaches at our Club are parent volunteers. In some instances, they may be former or current players or coaches of other sports. All coaches are strongly encouraged to complete an FV/FFA accredited coaching course for their relevant age group. The Club runs in-house coaching workshops and supports all coaches through a dedicated development program.

The Club also offers a goalkeeper training program.

It is a mandatory requirement for all coaches to complete a Working with Children check.

Frequently Asked Questions

League: Our teams participate in Football Victoria’s North & North West divisions playing against teams from the Northern & Western suburbs

Game Day (U14 - U17 Boys & Girls): Matches are played on Sunday between 9am and 4pm.

Is Travel Required: Yes, all teams play home and away matches on alternating weeks.

Pitch Size: Full size pitch

Playing Format: 11v11 – including goal keepers

Team Size: Up to 16 players per squad

Training Commitment (Boys & Girls): 2 x 60-minute sessions per week from 6pm                                                                                       

on Tuesday and Thursday. Boys in U16s and above may be required to train from 7.30pm-9pm pending ground availability.

Training Commencement: March

Season Duration: 18 weeks commencing from mid to late April until early September

Uniform/Equipment: Players must purchase their own shin guards and football boots. Player uniforms are included in the registration fee and are supplied by the Club.