Junior Football

Welcome to the junior football page. We class juniors as anyone wanting to play Under 6 through to Under 11 football. Games for these age groups are all non-competitive (no tables) and are based on the Small Sided Games Rules. This page is design to provide players and others with a brief overview of what to expect. If you have any more questions see the FAQ page or get in contact.
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UNDER 6 & 7 PROGRAM

Training before game (Saturday)
Games on Saturday (always home - Mackey Park)
Season starts March and ends August
Squad size 10 (max)
Training follows principles of FNSW Skills Acquisition
Games follow FNSW Small Sided Games Format (4v4)
Optional subsidised midweek skills training
More Information FAQ
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Under 8&9 PROGRAM

Training Mid week
Games on Saturday (Home and Away)
Season starts March and ends August
Squad size 10 (max)
Training follows principles of FNSW Skills Acquisition
Games follow FNSW SSG Format (7v7)
All female teams play Sundays
More Information FAQ
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UNDER 10 & 11 PROGRAM

Training Mid week
Games on Saturday (Home and Away)
Season starts March and ends August
Squad size 12 (max)
Training follows principles of FNSW Skills Acquisition
Games follow FNSW SSG Format (9v9)
All female teams play Sundays
More Information FAQ

Registration

After you have decided that you want to start playing you will need to register for either the Winter or Summer programs. Registration for these seasons is open for a limited period. For the WINTER PROGRAM registrations open 01 Nov and close 01 March and the SUMMER PROGRAM registrations open 01 June and close 01 July for Futsal. If you want to start playing and have missed the registration windows then please contact us through info@marrickvillefc.org.au as we will be able to guide and help.
To register please see links on Home Page. More questions please check out our FAQ

A Players Typical Week

  • No Winter Training (Mackey and Steel Parks closed)
  • Summer (Futsal) training is typically held on a Monday evening at a local venue (venues and times each season)
  • Winter Training night (U8 to U11 - 17:30 to 19:00hrs)
  • Winter Training night (U12 up - 19:00 to 21:00hrs)
  • Confirm attendance for weekend fixtures using TeamStuff
  • Winter Training night (U8 to U11 - 17:30 to 19:00hrs)
  • Winter Training night (U12 up - 19:00 to 21:00hrs)
  • Winter Training night (U8 to U11 - 17:30 to 19:00hrs)
  • Winter Training night (U12 up - 19:00 to 21:00hrs)
  • Summer (Futsal) training is typically held on a Friday evening at a local venue (venues and times each season)
  • Make sure your kit is in the wash
  • No Winter Training (Mackey and Steel Parks closed)
  • Summer (Futsal) training is typically held on a Friday evening at a local venue (venues and times each season)
  • Pack your football bag and have a great day
  • Remember to help set up (first game on that pitch) and pull down (last game on that pitch)

    • Kit and Equipment

    What the Club provides
  • Full match kit (shirt, shorts and socks)- lasts 2 years
  • Training balls and match ball
  • Match day goals and equipment
  • Bibs, cones and other coaching equipment
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    What the Player provides
  • Boots/Training shoes
  • Shin pads
  • Training apparel
  • Gloves (Goal Keepers)

    • Additional Player Information

  • Code of Conduct - remember by registering you are signing up to this
  • Fines - getting sent off, playing in teams you should not all attract fines from the district which are passed onto the player
  • Players Cards must be presented for all matches
  • Remember the club is run by volunteers - be patient
  • Remember teams are fined for late notification of forfeits so players MUST keep manager up to date on attendance
  • Please take care of all club equipment and grounds - they will last longer keeping fees down

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