YOUTH (12-16 yrs)
Albion Rovers FC welcomes you to our Youth program competing under Football Federation Victoria (FFV).
The Albion Rovers Youth program is designed to challenge all players regardless of ability to be the best they can be. Players looking for a social kick with friends or those striving to be the next football star, we aim to facilitate their needs through a welcoming, all inclusive environment. We will strive for excellence by providing the best possible facilities, quality of coaching and education to ensure our players are successful on their journey.
We expect all Albion Rovers FC youth players to show commitment, respect the players and officials regardless of age, gender or ability, and play football in the true spirit of the game.
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
Football attire - full home and away match gear (2 x jersey, shorts, socks), training top, spray jacket and bag
Football equipment (balls, comes, bibs etc.)
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.