MiniRoos focuses on learning sportsmanship,
new skills, being active, making life-long friends and most importantly having
fun, while playing in friendly and encouraging environment.
Core values of teamwork,
cooperation, fair play and respect for others are at the heart of all MiniRoos
programs.
All RDSC MiniRoos are community
players.
Jerseys and Training Shirts are
provided for all players.
Once registered we will place your
player in an age appropriate team.
Training is once a week for
approximately 45mins, days and times will be set once teams are put together.
Training will begin end of March, early April.
Games held on Saturday mornings one
week at home and the following away. Away games can be up to 30mins
travel time. MiniRoos games are not scored and no league tables are kept. No
games are played during school holidays.
The 18-round season generally
begins in April and finishes in September. Specific dates are released each
year coordinating with school holidays.
Age group structure:
Under
6 & 7
6-7
players per team.
Small
fields with 4 players on the field (no
goalkeepers).
Games
have 15 minute halves;
Under
8 & 9
10-11
players per team.
Roughly
quarter field with 7 players on the field, including a goalie.
Games
with 20 minute halves;
Under
10 - 12
12-13
players per team.
The
field is normally ¾ of full field, with 9 players on field, including a goalie.
Games with 25 minute halves;
U9-U12 MiniRoos can be put into 3
levels of Grades
Kangaroos, Wallabies and Quokkas,
depending on their level of playing skills.
For more information on the MiniRoo
Rules and Program https://footballqueensland.com.au/players/miniroos/
What is required for the Children:
Blue Shorts, Blue Socks, Shin pads
and Football Boots for all training sessions and games. Shorts and Socks
are available to purchase from the online shop, and second hand boots are
available to purchase at the club. All balls and other equipment will be
provided by the Club.