Junior Teams
Juniors At Floreat Athena
We offer club football for players aged 5 to 18 with MiniRoos, Junior Boys & Girls, Academy and Junior Development League teams. Our U6 to U8 teams play on a Saturday morning while our U9s to U18s play on a Sunday morning.
Floreat Athena has multiple teams in each age group, allowing us to cater to beginners as well as those with developed skills.
Our teams train and play at Britannia Reserve, Britannia Road, Leederville (Mount Hawthorn).
Our club’s success is reliant on the participation of all families – everyone gets involved to make football rewarding and fun for everyone. 2018
Our Teams
MINIROOS | U6 to U7
MINIROOS | U8
MINIROOS | U9 to U12
JUNIORS BOYS | U13 to U16
JUNIORS GIRLS | U13 to U17
JUNIORS BOYS | U18
Miniroos | U6s to U7s
We play an intra-club competition consisting of 18 rounds. The focus on this age group is lots of fun and getting touches on the ball. Our youngest MiniRoos play on a Saturday morning at Britannia Reserve.
AGE GROUPS | FAFC has a strict policy of children playing in their correct age group (based on year of birth). During the season, a player may move between teams at the absolute discretion of the Technical Director, who will consult with the Football Operations Committee as required.
PLAYING FORMAT |
- Number of players: 4-a-side with no goalkeeper, maximum of 3 substitutes
- Number of matches: 2 matches per week
EOIs | Existing FAFC players and external players wishing to be considered for these squads, should complete the online EOI form by Friday, 31 January 2025. There is no grading in these age groups.
COMMITMENT | Our 6s and U7s have the option to train one night per week (usually Wednesday or Thursday) to be determined by the Coach, usually 5:00 – 6:00pm. Training will commence early April 2025.
Our MiniRoos teams are coached by volunteers, typically a parent or guardian of a child within the team, with coaches supported by the club’s Technical Director.
Miniroos | U8s
We play an intra-club competition consisting of 18 rounds. The focus on this age group is lots of fun and getting touches on the ball. Our U8s MiniRoos play on a Saturday morning at Britannia Reserve.
AGE GROUPS | FAFC has a strict policy of children playing in their correct age group (based on year of birth). During the season, a player may move between teams at the absolute discretion of the Technical Director, who will consult with the Football Operations Committee as required.
Playing format:
- Number of players: 6-a-side with a goalkeeper, maximum of 3 substitutes
- Number of matches: 2 matches per week
COMMITMENT | Our 8s have the option to train one night per week (usually Wednesday or Thursday) to be determined by the Coach, usually 5:00 – 6:00pm. Training will commence early April 2025.
Our MiniRoos teams are coached by volunteers, typically a parent or guardian of a child within the team, with coaches supported by the club’s Technical Director.
Miniroos | U9s to U12s
In 2025 we will be offering two levels of play in our U9s to U12s age groups, Academy teams and Social teams.
AGE GROUPS | FAFC has a strict policy of children playing in their correct age group (based on year of birth). During the season, a player may move between teams at the absolute discretion of the Technical Director, who will consult with the Football Operations Committee as required.
Academy
Our Academy teams are for those players who want to take football more seriously and wish to lift their level of play to a standard where they can compete at the highest levels. Our Academy teams will play in either the Blue or Green/Orange leagues within the Football West competition.
There is a higher level of commitment expected from our players in our Academy squad. We hold trials for these teams and successful trialists will be offered a spot within the Academy squad. Our Academy teams form part of our Junior Development League pathway program.
A deposit is also required to secure a player’s spot in the squad.
The Academy teams train as a squad and there will be a continued focus on squad development throughout the season and player movement between the two teams, at the Coach/Technical Director’s discretion is to be expected.
COMMITMENT | Team training will be held twice per week, typically Wednesday and Friday evenings, 5:30 – 6:45pm. Games are Sunday mornings, April – September on a home and away fixture with kick-off between 8am and midday.
Social
For children new to football, who want to play with friends or want to enjoy playing football in a social environment. These teams encourage players to develop a passion for the game, learn new skills, build friendships and most importantly have fun.
COMMITMENT | Team training will commence early April 2024 one or two nights per week to be determined by the Coach, usually 5:00 – 6:00pm. Games are Sunday mornings, April – September on a home and away fixture with kick-off between 8am and midday.
U9s PLAYING FORMAT |
- Number of players: 7-a-side including a goalkeeper
- Duration of the game: 20 min halves, minimum 5 min half time break
U10s to U12s PLAYING FORMAT |
- Number of players: 9-a-side including a goalkeeper
- Duration of the game: 25 min halves, minimum 5 min half time break
There will be a continued focus on squad development throughout the season and player movement between teams may occur at the club’s Technical Director’s discretion.
Our MiniRoos teams are coached by volunteers, typically a parent or guardian of a child within the team, with coaches supported by the club’s Technical Director.
Junior | Boys 13s, 14s, 15s & 16s
AGE GROUPS | FAFC has a strict policy of children playing in their correct age group (based on year of birth). During the season, a player may move between teams at the absolute discretion of the Technical Director, who will consult with the Football Operations Committee as required.
PLAYING FORMAT |
- Number of players: 11-a-side including a goalkeeper with a maximum of 5 interchangeable substitutes
- Duration of the game: as below with a minimum 5 min half time break:
- Under 13s & 14s – 30 min halves
- Under 15s – 35 min halves
- Under 16s – 40 min halves
- Under 18s – 45 min halves
JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE (previously NPL Juniors) – Team One
The Junior Development League (JDL) is the highest level of junior football in WA. The club will hold trials (by INVITE ONLY) for our JDL squad. Current FAFC players who have achieved the required skill development outcomes, demonstrated the appropriate attitude and are committed to the club will receive preference during the selection process.
FAFC players will still be required to participate in the invitational trials to assist with benchmarking external players.
We anticipate our JDL teams to be in either Division 1 or 2. This will be determined by previous year results and/or team grading determined by Football West.
COMMITMENT | A high level of commitment is expected from our JDL players. Pre-season training will be determined by the Coach and advised accordingly but likely to commence in November/December with a break over the Christmas/New Year period. Team training will be twice per week, typically on Wednesdays and Fridays.
Pre-season games will commence in February on Saturdays or Sundays. Due to the change in format, the season length is still to be confirmed by Football West and will likely include some mid-week fixtures and Cup fixtures throughout the season.
Attendance will be required for four 90-minute camps to be run by the club’s Technical Director. An optional but highly encouraged Football Mastery session, run by the club’s Technical Director, will be offered each term. Details will be provided in due course.
JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT/COMMUNITY LEAGUE (previously Junior League) – Team Two
The club will hold trials (by INVITE ONLY) for our JDL/JCL squads. Current FAFC players who have achieved the required skill development outcomes, demonstrated the appropriate attitude and are committed to the club will receive preference during the selection process.
FAFC players will still be required to participate in the invitational trials to assist with benchmarking external players.
We anticipate our Team Two to potentially be in the JDL Division 3 or 4 or JCL Division 5 competition. This will be dependent on previous year results and/or team grading determined by Football West.
COMMITMENT | Team training will commence mid-February 2024 one or two nights per week to be determined by the Coach.
An optional but highly encouraged Football Mastery session, run by the club’s Technical Director, will be offered each term. Details will be provided in due course.
Due to the change in format, the season length is still to be confirmed by Football West and will likely include some mid-week fixtures and Cup fixtures throughout the season.
JUNIOR COMMUNITY LEAGUE – BOYS 18s (previously Junior League)
The club will hold trials (by INVITE ONLY) for our U18 JCL squad. Current FAFC players who have achieved the required skill development outcomes, demonstrated the appropriate attitude and are committed to the club will receive preference during the selection process.
FAFC players will still be required to participate in the invitational trials to assist with benchmarking external players.
Previous year results will determine which league this team will be placed in by Football West.
AGE GROUPS | FAFC has a strict policy of children playing in their correct age group (based on year of birth). During the season, a player may move between teams at the absolute discretion of the Technical Director, who will consult with the Football Operations Committee as required.
COMMITMENT | Team training will be held one or two nights per week to be determined by the Coach.
An optional but highly encouraged Football Mastery session, run by the club’s Technical Director, will be offered each term. Details will be provided in due course.
Due to the change in format, the season length is still to be confirmed by Football West and will likely include some mid-week fixtures and Cup fixtures throughout the season.
JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT/COMMUNITY LEAGUE - GIRLS 13s, 14s, 16s & 17s (previously Junior League)
The club will only hold trials if we receive EOIs that exceed the number of teams we have available.
Age Groups
FAFC has a strict policy of children playing in their correct age group (based on year of birth). During the season, a player may move between teams at the absolute discretion of the Technical Director, who will consult with the Football Operations Committee as required.
COMMITMENT | Team training will be held one or two nights per week to be determined by the Coach.
An optional but highly encouraged Football Mastery session, run by the club’s Technical Director, will be offered each term. Details will be provided in due course.
Due to the change in format, the season length is still to be confirmed by Football West and will likely include some mid-week fixtures and Cup fixtures throughout the season.
Frequently Asked Questions
Below is a list of frequently asked questions. If there is something that is not covered below please email info@floreatathenafc.com.au
Training & Matches
Where do we train?
All teams train at Britannia Reserve, Britannia Road, Leederville (Mount Hawthorn).
When do we train?
Your team will train one or two nights per week which will be determined by your coach. Training days and times are subject to coach and training area availability. Once a coach has been appointed to your team they will communicate your training days and times.
Throughout the season, we will have our senior teams come down and assist your coach with training.
Please note we gain full access to Britannia Reserve on the 1 April 2025 so most training will not commence until after this date.
Do we have to attend training?
Yes! Please remember that your child is a member of a team, and much time and effort go into organising training sessions and match days. Think of it this way – training is where all the learning happens, and game day is the big show. Where your child is absent due to illness or travel, please make your coach or team manager aware as soon as possible.
If you are unable to commit to all training sessions, please communicate this with your coach. A plan forward can be made together from there. In our Academy or Junior Development League teams this may impact your position on the squad, but we will work through this through open communication.
What happens on match days?
Your coach will require your child to be at your match day location 30mins prior to kick-off for a pre-match warm and for the coach to conduct a team brief prior to kick-off.
Coaches put a lot of time in to ensuring that each child has their fair share of field time, and this can be thrown when people arrive late or don’t turn up to a match. Where your child is absent due to illness or travel, please make your coach or team manager is aware as soon as possible.
When and where do we play?
U6s to U8s play on a Saturday morning in an intra club competition. This means that every week of the 18-week season you will play at Britannia Reserve, Britannia Road, Leederville (Mount Hawthorn).
U9s to U12s play on a Sunday morning in the Football West MiniRoos, Juniors or Girls home and away competition. Home matches will be played at Britannia Reserve, Britannia Road, Leederville (Mount Hawthorn). Away matches will vary depending on the league that each team is placed in.
When does the season commence?
We are awaiting confirmation from Football West on the 2025 season commencement date. The date will be communicated as soon as it is known.
What are the rules?
Where can I find my team fixtures?
These will be published by Football West on their Squadi app and web page prior to the season starting. Depending on the league, this may not be until shortly before the season starts.
What is Squadi?
Squadi is the competition management program used by Football West to administer the game (from fixtures and results to team sheers – there is a lot included). Once your registration has been completed and your child assigned to a team you will get a welcome email from Squadi.
Why does Squadi say Hi [child’s name] and not my name?
In the instance of having multiple children playing football, you will know which child’s fixtures you are looking at. If you have more than one child playing you will be able to switch between the children’s profiles to see each one’s fixtures.
NOTE: Please do not try and change the name to a parent/guardian’s name as this will also change the players name in the Team Sheet!
How can I view other team fixtures in Squadi?
You can view fixtures for any team by going to the Draws tab and clicking on the icon in the top right corner of the app. You can then add teams to your watchlist.
Coaching & Team Management
Who will coach my child’s team?
We rely on parent volunteer coaches to coach our MiniRoos and Junior teams (excluding our Junior Development League and NPLWA Men’s teams). If you are interested in coaching a team, please email footballops@floreatathenafc.com.au to advise which team you are interested in coaching. Please refer to the Coaches job description [insert link] for what this role entails. The Club will support our Coaches with training and regular catchups to exchange ideas and/or assist with any challenges. There is also a Coaches Handbook which outlines
Who will team manage my child’s team?
We rely on a parent volunteer to be the team manager for their child’s team. If you are interested in being a team manager for a team, please email footballops@floreatathenafc.com.au to advise which team you are interested in team managing. Please refer to the Team Manager job description [insert link] for what this role entails. The Club will support our team managers with meetings to discuss processes and assist with any queries. There is also a Team Manager Handbook which is a step-by-step guide on how to manage a team, details club policies and procedures and how to use Squadi.
What does the Technical Director do?
Our Technical Director, Mark Jones is responsible for delivering on the club’s football vision, delivering coaches education and a playing curriculum and programs that help our players and coaches to be the best they can be.
Registration & Fees
How do we register?
Registrations open in January 2025. We will advise when Football West have opened the Play Football registrations.
Payment of our Club, Football West and Football Australia fees are payable online by credit/debit card. There will be an option to pay the fees upfront or pay over four payments.
What are the fees?
* DEPOSITS are non-refundable
**ACADEMY – fees include three 90 min camps with our Technical Director
# JDL – fees include six 90 min camps with our Technical Director
+ JDL Div 3 or 4 & JCL – fees include three 90 min camps with our Technical Director
What do our fees include?
Your fee includes three parts – a Football West component (which includes limited insurance), a Football Australia component, and the club component. These components vary depending on the level registered for. Running one of Perth’s largest football clubs is a huge undertaking. Unlike many other junior sports, participation in football in WA receives no subsidisation of any description from the state or national bodies.
The club component includes – equipment (goals and nets, footballs (we do reuse those from the prior year that are not worn out!), other training equipment (poles, aluminium mini goals, etc.), first aid equipment, match balls, match day tops), referee fees (for U13 to U18 Juniors and Seniors only), line marking, trophies, Football West competition entry fees, facilities (clubroom rental fees, building insurance, council ground fees, electricity (including flood lights), gas and water for kitchens and changerooms, cleaning of the clubrooms and change rooms each week, out of season ground hire where needed), consumables (toilet paper, stationery, printing, signage etc.), annual audit fees of our accounts, website hosting and technical support, payroll and superannuation costs, coaching payments, physio fees (mandatory for NPLWA Men’s matches) and the list goes on…
Your fees also include one standard FAFC Club membership per registered child for one parent. This entitles families to discounted venue hire and other member benefits including voting rights at the AGM and FREE family entry to all Floreat Athena FC Senior NPLWA home matches. Once your player registration has been received and approved you will receive details on how to activate your FAFC Club membership.
Do you have payment plan options?
Case by case payment plans can be negotiated for players/families in genuine financial need. Please contact registrar@floreatathenafc.com.au to arrange. All payment plans must be finalised by the 30 June 2025.
Do you accept KidSport vouchers?
Floreat Athena FC accepts KidSport vouchers as part payment of our fees. If you have a KidSport voucher, please forward the voucher code to registrar@floreatathenafc.com.au. To check if you are eligible for a KidSport payment please click HERE.
Can I get a refund?
Please refer to the Refund Policy (add link) for details on how and when we will provide refunds. Please note, once a registration has been received, the Football West and Football Australia component/fees are non-refundable as they are an unrecoverable cost for the Club.
Players
What do we wear to training/match days?
All players will be issued a match day top to use for the season. The top is then handed back at the end of the season. A $50 fee will be charged for any match day top that is returned in an unusable condition.
All players will also need boots and shin pads to wear on match days and at training. We recommend Onside Sports in Malaga for boots and accessories as they have a large range of brands and sizes.
U6 to U12 MiniRoos – a blue training top, blue shorts and blue socks will be required to be purchased to wear for training with the blue shorts and socks also worn with the match day top.
U9 to U12 Academy – black training top, shorts, socks are required for training. Blue shorts and socks will need to be purchased to wear on match days with the match day top.
U13 to U17 Junior Girls – a blue training top, blue shorts and blue socks will be required to be purchased to wear for training with the blue shorts and socks also worn with the match day top.
U13 to U16 Junior Boys – a black training top, shorts, socks are required for training. Blue shorts and socks will need to be purchased to wear with the home match day top.
U13 to U16 Junior Development League – a black training top, shorts, socks are required for training. Blue shorts and socks will need to be purchased to wear with the home match day top. The black shorts and socks will also be worn when the away match day top is worn.
Where can we purchase these items?
All items mentioned above can be purchased from the Floreat Athena Shop HERE.
Can our children play in a team with friends?
There will be the ability to play with friends and this will be coordinated closer to the season commencement. There will be an option at registration for you to request to play with a friend(s). We will do our best to fulfil requests, however, the final decision on what teams are formed is ultimately made by the Club.
We ask that players wishing to be considered for Academy or Junior Development League teams understand that as we select players based on their commitment and ability, we cannot consider friendship requests within these teams.
Volunteering
Do I have to volunteer?
Having active volunteers is critical to our Club being able to deliver our football programs to our members. Also, volunteering is another way to help us keep annual costs as low as possible.
Volunteering your time is the single most important thing that the Club needs. We have changed the way in which our members will volunteer for the 2025 season. Here is how it works at registration:
- When you register to play at FAFC, you are expected to contribute to our Volunteer Roster; four hours per family, per season.
- If you do not want to commit to volunteering, you can pay a $250 Volunteer Levy to the club to enable us to provide these services. This can be selected when you complete your Play Football registration.
- No registration will be approved without a commitment to the volunteer program. This is by either committing your time or your money!
Please refer to the Volunteer Program Policy for further details.
How do I change my volunteer shift?
There will be times when you have signed up for a shift and will need to change it. You can log back into the volunteer roster and see what other shifts are available and cancel the shift you can’t attend and rebook one that you can.
Who do I see when I arrive for my shift?
To check your name off for your allocated shift please see the following:
Litis Canteen (Saturday) – any of our staff at the bar
Britannia Reserve Canteen (Saturday & Sunday) – report to the Canteen Manager
Ground Marshal (Saturday) – any of our staff at the bar
Gate (Saturday) – any of our staff at the bar
Equipment Coordinator – report to the Equipment Manager at the agreed time and location.
Game Day Top Coordinator – report to the Apparel Manager at the agreed time and location.
Match Day Set-up & Pack-up (NPL Seniors) – any of our staff at the bar
Player After Training Dinner – any of our staff at the bar
Goals: Pre & Post Season – report to the Equipment Manager at the agreed time and location
Goal & Equipment Storeroom Maintenance – report to the Equipment Manager at the agreed time and location
Season Launch – report to the Events Manager at the agreed time and location
MiniRoos Trophy Day – report to the Events Coordinator at the agreed time and location
Juniors Trophy Day – report to the Events Coordinator at the agreed time and location
Busy Bee – report to the nominated person at the agreed time and location
It is important to get your name checked off the list otherwise you will risk being charged for failing to attend your allocated shift.