Miniroos (U6-U12)

All Under 6 to Under 12 players are called Miniroos. Games are played on a smaller field with fewer players per team than standard 11-aside football teams (i.e. 4v4 for U6/7s, 7v7 for U8/9s, 9v9 for U10-12s) and modified rules to promote inclusiveness, engagement and technical ability. Games in this competition are typically played on Saturday, either within a local hub or through Football Queensland coordinated matches. The Season typically commences on the first weekend of School Term 2 (mid-late) April, with 18 games played running until the end of School Term 3 (early September). There is a 2-3 week break for June/July School holidays, but sometimes these weeks can be utilised as catch-up games if there are weeks of wash-outs.

There are no competitive tables or points scoring for any Miniroos teams – participation, development and enjoyment are the key goals.

All girl teams and competitions are available from U8’s through to U12’s dependant on numbers. Girls can still play in mixed teams if they prefer.

U6/U7s

Teams comprise of mixed boys and girls, and where possible teams are formed based on friendship groups. There are 6-7 players in a team, with 4 players on the field and Coaches are typically parents. There are no goal-keepers in this age group. Games are played on a Saturday morning running for 45mins (2x 20min halves with a 5min half time break). Typical kick-off times are 8:30am or 9:30am against other Westside teams and teams from the local area – Samford, Dayboro and Pine Hills. 

U8s

The Club looks to keep teams together from prior seasons and “play with friends” requests will be accommodated where possible. There are 9-10 players in a team, with 7 players on the field including a goalkeeper and Coaches are typically parents. Games are played on a Saturday morning running for 45mins (2x 20min halves with a 5min half time break) against teams from a wider catchment (usually less than 30min travel from Westside). Typical kick-off times are 8:30am or 9:30am.

U9s

Grading (refer below) commences at this age group and teams are formed based on player ability. “Play with friends” requests can be accommodated in this age group, however the friends will be graded in a team equivalent to all players ability. There are 9-10 players in a team, with 7 players on the field including a goalkeeper and Coaches are typically parents. Games are played on a Saturday morning running for 45mins (2x 20min halves with a 5min half time break) against teams from a wider catchment (usually less than 30min travel from Westside). Typical kick-off times are 9:30am or 10:30am.

U10-12

Teams are graded when there is more than 1 team per age group.  The Club looks to place players in the teams that best reflect their development stage and skill level. There are typically 12 players to a team, with 9 players on the field including a goalkeeper.

Teams play on a Saturday against teams from a wider catchment depending on the playing category (Kangaroo 1 or 2, Wallaby, Quokka).  Games run for 55mins (2x 25min halves with a 5min half time break) with kick off times ranging from morning games to afternoon games dependent on the opposition Club and field availability.

The Club has the following typical HOME game schedule for age groups with the younger teams playing the earlier games. If multiple teams within an age group play at home, the older teams push back in kick-off times throughout Saturday.

U6/7s – 8:30am or 9:30am kickoff

U8s – 8:30am kickoff

U9s – 9:30am kickoff

U10s – 8:30am kickoff

U11s – 9:30am kickoff

U12s – 10:30am kickoff

Training Nights

Most teams train for 1hr during the week, with some of the older teams training for 1.25-1.5hrs.

U6/U7s train on Monday nights 5-5:30pm start on Westside Field 2.

U8s train on Monday nights 5-5:30pm start on Westside Field 3.

U9s train on Wednesday nights 5:30pm start on Westside Field 3.

U9-U11 Kangaroos train Monday & Wednesday nights 5:30pm start on Westside Field 2.

U10s train on Wednesday nights 5:30pm start on Westside Field 2.

U10-12s girls teams train Wednesday nights 5:30pm start on Westside Field 3.

U11s train on Thursday nights 5:30pm start on Westside Field 2.

U12s train on Tuesday nights 5:30pm start on Westside Field 2.

Refer to Westside Junior Training schedule for field allocations:

What is Grading?

It’s important that players play in teams and against players of similar ability where possible. Football Queensland’s competition structure is based on 4 development levels: Academy, Kangaroos, Wallabies and Quokkas. Academy is the highest level of football and is currently not offered at Westside Grovely. The highest level of football available at Westside is Kangaroo Community level.

Trials are held to establish what level players should play in based on their development stage and skill level. These trials are conducted by our Football Directors and teams are formed based on this. As such is it harder to accommodate “play with friends” request.

Registration
Registration Fees include:

• Westside kit comprising of training shirt, playing shorts and socks. Westside provides playing jerseys for all players, but these are not kept by players and are returned to the Coaches/Managers at the end of the Season.
• Club administration & running costs (ie. field maintenance incl electrical/water costs)
• Membership to Westside Grovely Football Club
• Fees and Registration with Football Queensland & Football Federation of Australia (paid in Squadi)
• Basic Player Insurance cover
• End of season trophies & end of season Trophy Day
• Regular season Referee fees
• Team Photo for all teams

Age Brackets for Football

In Queensland, football’s governing body (Football Queensland) sets the rules for player age groups. Children play in the age group associated with their year of birth.

1-Jan-2019 to 31-Dec-2019 = Under 6

1-Jan-2018 to 31-Dec-2018 = Under 7

1-Jan-2017 to 31-Dec-2017 = Under 8

1-Jan-2016 to 31-Dec-2016 = Under 9

1-Jan-2015 to 31-Dec-2015 = Under 10

1-Jan-2014 to 31-Dec-2014 = Under 11

1-Jan-2013 to 31-Dec-2013 = Under 12

Children born in 2020 to 2022 can participate in the Miniroos Kick Off program that runs over 2 terms. See MKO 3-5 year Program for more information.