MiniRovers (6-11 yrs)

Albion Rovers FC welcomes you to our junior Football Victoria (FV) MiniRovers program.

The MiniRovers program is designed for kids of all abilities aged 6 - 11 years and uses short, game-based sessions to introduce the sport of football to newcomers in an inclusive way. It focuses on learning new skills, being active, making life-long friends and, potentially, unearthing the next generation of Socceroos or Matildas. 

MiniRovers players can move freely between age groups (Under 7 to Under 11), playing above or below their age group as determined by their current stage of development. The FFV encourages coaches to initially place players in teams according to their age, however it is preferable that participants play down one, or no more than two, age groups. MiniRovers girls may play in boys' leagues however boys may not play in girls' leagues. MiniRovers players can also move freely between the following league categories as determined by their current stage of development: 

• Kangaroos (Strong Skills)

• Wallabies (Develop Skills)

• Joeys (Learn Skills)

Registrations

As part of your registration, you become a member of ARFC and Football Victoria. You are required to register with the club first, after which you will be advised to register with PlayFootball. As part of your membership package, your fees include the following:

• Albion Rovers FC membership

• Official Football Federation Australia and Football Victoria registration

• Player insurance

• 2 training sessions per week + 1 weekend game during the season

• Training attire - full match gear (jersey, shorts, socks), training top, spray jacket and backpack

• Football equipment (balls, comes, bibs etc.)

• Trophy & presentation day ticket at the end of the season

• Club operational maintenance (including utilities, line marking and other admin costs.
  

Note: Full payment of fees are due by the end of February in each season. Players will not receive their playing attire until all monies owing are paid in full.

COMPULSORY ITEMS FOR PLAY

All players are required to bring along to all trials, training sessions and games their own boots, shin guards and water bottle. For the safety of the players, the club will not permit a player to participate in training or games without these items.

TRAINING CANCELLATION

Albion Rovers FC puts the safety of all its players, coaches and volunteers first. For this reason, the club will cancel ALL junior training sessions in the following extreme weather conditions:

• Hot weather above 36 degrees

• Flash flooding

• Lighting

Note: Training and game cancelations will be communicated by team managers and the club on all social media channels.

Training & Match VENUE ADDRESS

All teams will play in a home and away season alternating between home venue matches and opposition venue matches. All training and home games take place at the club.

NATIONAL ALDI MINIROOS PROGRAM PLAYING FORMAT & RULES

To read more about the playing rules and formats please follow the link here.