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.