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MINIROOS, JUNIORS, SENIORS and OVERS
What age group does my child play in?
Your child’s team is
determined by the age they turn that season. For example, if your child turns 9
at any time during the calendar year, they will be in Under 9’s. There are
allowances for skilled players to ‘play up’ a year and that can be discussed with
club officials.
Ages are grouped as follows:
- MiniRoos (Under 6 to Under 11) play on a Saturday.
- Juniors (Under 12 & Under 13) play on a Saturday, while Juniors (Under 14 to under 16) play on Sunday or Friday night.
- Seniors, which include under 18’s, Men’s and Women’s, can play anytime on the weekend.
- Women's Over 30's, Men's Over 35's and Men's Over 45's usually play Friday nights and some Sundays
- Competitive teams, under 12 upwards, may need to attend catch up matches mid-week during the season.
How long does the season last?
The season starts in March and final rounds finish in September, with finals played in September. MiniRoos don't play finals.
Is there a way for my child to trial soccer without
committing to the season?
Yes. Before the
official season begins, we have a 4-week MiniRoos Preseason program, for Under
6’s to Under 11’s, which costs $50. If your child decides to play the entire
season, then you pay the balance owing.
To apply for the
4-week program, fill out the online registration form as if registering for the
entire season as a MiniRoo Player, but only pay $50. This will show up as a part-payment on the
online form. If your child wishes to continue playing for the season then you need to pay the balance 2 weeks before the season commences. If your child does not wish to continue then please send an email to admin@brightonbulldogs.org.au and we will cancel the remainder of your registration.
What equipment will my child need?
The only requirement for the preseason program is shin pads. Every child must wear them and they are available for sale through the on-line shop or at the club. If they decide to register for the season they will need boots as well as club uniform consisting of a training shirt, shorts and socks. If a uniform kit has been purchased previously and it still fits the child, then there is no need to purchase one unless there is a change in uniforms. Second hand boots can be purchased at the club and they run a boot swap for exchanging boots as the children grow.
MINIROO KICKOFF
We also run a
program for 3 - 5 year olds, called MiniRoos Kick-Offs costing $50 per program. The 4-week program runs twice a year on Saturday mornings at our
Club in Brighton with a focus on having FUN and introducing the little ones to
soccer.
What equipment will my child need?
The only requirement is that shin pads must be worn by every child. They are available for purchase through the on-line shop or at the club.
MiniRoos KickOff Program dates for 2019 :
- Program A: 2nd February - 23rd February 8am - 9am
- Program B: 20th July - 10th August 8am 9am.
GENERAL QUESTIONS
Do you accept Get Started Vouchers?
Yes, we are an accredited Get Started Club. Once you have obtained your voucher please print it out, sign it and bring to the club along with a valid identification. This will need to be presented to an authorised committee member.
I’ve placed an order through the online shop – where
do I collect it?
Once our uniform shop volunteer has packed your order you will be emailed advising it is ready for collection. Once you have received notification that your order is ready you can be
collect it on a Friday morning from 9 -12am or from the canteen during opening
hours. There are special collection
options during pre-season. Please email onlineshop_bulldogs@yahoo.com
or check the Facebook page for up to date information.
Does my child need to attend the pre season program?
It’s not essential
but it’s included for free as part of your annual registration fee. It’s also a
fun way for players to meet each other before the season begins.
I’ve been told there is grading, which age groups need to attend?
Under 8’s, and
older, are graded. Younger teams aren’t. They will all be required to attend
Team Allocation though.
How do I find out what team my child is playing in?
This will be
announced at the Team Allocations Day at the start of the season.
What’s involved in Team Allocations Day?
MiniRoo team allocations are
announced on a Saturday in March before the proper season’s training begins. It is usually in the morning from 9am, with the canteen open. Generally none of the age groups play soccer on this day, it is just a meet and greet with your new team and coach.
When does training for the season begin?
Training begins the
first week after team allocations.
What day are the practice sessions held for MiniRoo’s?
Teams at Brighton
train everyday from Monday to Thursday.
Your training day will depend on your teams volunteer coach and field
availability. Club organisers do their
best to accommodate player requests as teams are put together however
individual requests aren’t always able to be accommodated.
What days of the week are games played?
With players aged
from 3 to 63 years playing at our club, games are held from Friday through to
Sunday.
- MiniRoos (under 6 to under
11) play on a Saturday.
- Juniors (under
12 & Under 13) play on a Saturday, while Juniors Under 14 to under 16 play on Sunday
or Friday night.
- Overs generally play Friday
nights with the odd Sunday game.
- Seniors, which
include under 18’s, Men’s and Women’s, can play anytime on the
weekend.
- Competitive teams, under 12 upwards, may need to attend catch up matches mid-week during the season.
How do I find out when and where fixtures are being
held?
On the website home
page, click on ‘Fixtures/ Results’ and look for your particular team’s link.
The teams are listed alphabetically, not in age groups.
Due to the nature of
team nominations, fixtures will not be released until the week before the first
game. The fixtures will be released for
the first three rounds and once the divisions have been finalised they will
release the fixtures for the remainder of the season.
Fixture times are
decided by Football Brisbane, and can
change up until the day before play, so best to always double check.
How do I know which field our team is playing their
match on at the Club?
When you arrive at
the Club, take a walk over to the sheds and you will see the list of all the
games and the fields written up on the board for the day’s play. Each ground will have a similar system. If you are unsure please ask the ground
official, identifiable by their fluoro vest.
It’s raining! How do I find out if the team is
playing?
Go to the website
home page and look on the right hand side of the website to see if the fields
are open or closed. This is the best
place to look and is updated regularly.