U8 to U11 MiniRoos
MiniRoos is for Boys and Girls Aged 5 –11yrs.
MiniRoos is a fun introduction to winter football for young players. As a player progresses through the age groups, the field size increases as well as the number of players on the pitch. This prepares them to eventually move to playing 11v11 football on a full-size field.
The focus is on fun – we want to see happy, smiling players – this is our aim each weekend for our MiniRoos players.
Teams U8 and U9s mixed and girls. The ideal number for each team is 10. 7 players are on the field at one time so you will have 3 substitutes during the game (if all kids are available) and also to cover sickness and holidays etc.
Teams U10 and U11s mixed and girls. The ideal number for each team is 12. 9 players are on the field at one time so you will have 3 substitutes during the game (if all kids are available) and also to cover sickness and holidays etc
Each team will need a Manager and Coach.
Registration Fees
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Uniforms
Players are required to purchase their own boots, shirts, shorts and socks.
Shirts, shorts and socks can be purchased from our online shop. Click this link
https://northbridgefc.com.au/on-line-shop/
MiniRoos U8 and U9 – basic rules
The games are 7 players v 7 players.
There are goal keepers, throw ins and corners.
No offside but the game leader can move players blatantly put in offside positions.
Field size – 40m x 30m. Size 3 ball. 2 x 20 minutes halves with a 5 minute break for half time. After a goal has been scored the game is restarted from the halfway line. Each team needs to provide a parent to referee one half of the game. This role should be shared amongst the parents.
MiniRoos U10 and U11 – basic rules
The games are 9 players v 9 players.
There are goal keepers, throw ins and corners.
No offside but the game leader can move players blatantly put in offside positions.
Field size – 65m x 45m. Size 4 ball. 2 x 25 minutes halves with a 5 minute break for half time. After a goal has been scored the game is restarted from the halfway line. Each team needs to provide a parent to referee one half of the game. This role should be shared amongst the parents.
Here is a link to the basic rules: https://nsfa.asn.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/NSFA-ALDI-MiniRoos-Formats-and-Playing-Rules.pdf.
Games Played
U8 – U11 mixed teams games are played on Saturday mornings. G8 – G11 girls teams games are played Sunday mornings.
Training Schedule
All teams train once each week. Training allocations to be organised through ground bookings manager. Teams will be contacted to nominate preferred training allocation.
Each team will also appoint a coach. This can be a parent or a paid club coach – if available.
The Northern Suburbs Football Association (NSFA) will run a number of training courses for coaches during the season. The main one for first time coaches
would be the Grassroots course. The NSFA website is www.nsfa.asn.au for
more details and if the Age Co-ordinators receive any relevant information this will be forwarded to Team Managers.
Trials and Grading
The club may hold MiniRoos grading days – this helps the NSFA to place teams in the correct division. The idea is that teams play other teams of a similar standard – obviously this is most enjoyable for all players. Scores are kept only by the association throughout the season, and every 5 weeks the divisions are regraded where necessary.
Inevitably there will be some lopsided games (particularly amongst the very strongest and the weakest teams) but the hope is that most teams will win/lose 50% of their games.
