Mini Roos – U8 to U11
Mini Roos are boys and girls aged from U8 through to U11. Playing predominantly on a Saturday morning, they training once (1) or twice (2) a week (depending on level and coaches).
Teams are graded via Football Operations. The grading are as directed by FV:
Kangaroos → strong grasp of football skills
Wallabies → beginning to/or developing their football skills
Joeys → little or no previous experience
On opportunity for regrading takes place at conclusion of Round 3.
Game formats are as follows;
U8 & 9 7v7 (4subs) 1/4 pitch
U10 & 11 9v9 (5subs) 1/2 pitch
All parents are expected to participate with supporting the teams to setup pitches, referee games, bring oranges and participate in team and club.
Our Mini Roos receive:
Quality volunteer coaching and clear development pathways.
An inclusive environment – both competition and community style teams to cater to different abilities.
Registration with Football Federation Victoria and insurance fees.
Training & playing on our modern synthetic pitch
All players (U8 to U18) will receive their playing kit: Shirt, Shorts & Socks.
Use of training & playing equipment (balls, bibs, cones, goals etc)
End of season presentation day – Award trophies such as ‘Players Player’, ‘Coaches’ award etc will also be presented at the end of season celebration.
All teams are expected to participate in ‘Team Photo’ fundraising.