Mini Roos (U6 – U11)

Mini Roos (U6 – U11) 2025

 

Who is it for?

Mini Roos is designed for boys and girls between the ages of U06 and U11. Teams are formed that can be either …

• A mixture of boys and girls playing against mixed teams from other clubs, or
• For girls there is an option to play in a girls only team playing against girls only teams from other clubs.

 

What is the Format?

Mini Roos is a fun, non-competitive introduction to soccer where the emphasis is on involvement and as many touches on the ball as possible. Children are organised into teams and play home and away games against other clubs. Different age groups play with varying numbers on the field with unlimited substitutions:-

U06 – typically 6 players in the team playing 4 v 4 with 20 minutes per half
U07 – typically 6 players in the team playing 4 v 4 with 20 minutes per half
U08 – typically 9 or 10 players in a team playing 7 v 7 with 20 minutes per half
U09 – typically 9 or 10 players in a team playing 7 v 7 with 20 minutes per half
U10 – typically 11 or 12 players in a team playing 9 v 9 with 25 minutes per half
U11 – typically 11 or 12 players in a team playing 9 v 9 with 25 minutes per half

 

Dates & Venues

Mini Roos games are played on Saturdays (typically in the morning) commencing with Round 1 on Saturday 29th March 2025 and running for 18 weeks (weather permitting). Games are scheduled for every weekend including through the school holidays apart from Easter weekend when there are no games on Saturday 19th April 2025. Pre-season Trial games are also being organised for the weekends of 15th/16th and 22nd/23rd March 2025. Further details to follow in due course.

Games are played on an alternate weekly home and away basis with home games played at Buckle Reserve, Menai (U06, U07, U10, U11) or Casuarina Oval, Alfords Point (U08, U09). Away games are played throughout the Sutherland Shire.

The season concludes on Saturday 2nd August 2025 followed by a gala presentation end-of-season party

Most teams train once per week on a weekday evening. The day, timing and location of this training is mutually agreed between the parents and Coach once the team is formed. Note that some of our highest graded teams may train on 2 evenings per week

 

How do I Register?

xxx PLEASE NOTE 2025 REGISTRATIONS WILL OPEN ON FRIDAY 3RD JANUARY 2025 xxx

For MIni Roos registrations please click here and follow the instructions.

If you are using an ‘Active Kids Voucher’ (see next question) to reduce the cost of your registration then please obtain this first as you will be required to enter the voucher number during registration to receive your discount.

To assist families with the cost of playing football, family discount is available where more than one family member from the same household is registered to play with Menai Hawks. Please refer to our Family Discount page for details on how to claim this discount

If you are new to playing football in the Sutherland Shire you will also need to provide us with the following documentation to finalise your registration:-

• Proof of age – birth certificate or passport
• Proof of residency in Sutherland Shire – parent’s driver’s licence, council rates bill or bank statement showing name and home address in the Sutherland Shire.

Please note that address change stickers on the back of physical driver’s licences ARE NOT acceptable. Digital driver’s licenses ARE acceptable.

Note documents need to be originals and need to be physically shown to us in person. This can be done by attending any of the following registration assistance days at Buckle Reserve:-

• 12:00 – 16:00 Saturday 18th January 2025
• 12:00 – 16:00 Sunday 19th January 2025
• 10:00 – 16:00 Saturday 1st February 2025
• 10:00 – 16:00 Sunday 2nd February 2025

If you have missed these dates please contact Alan Phillips on 0428 904 907 or via email at info@menaihawks.org.au to arrange an alternative viewing.

 

What is the registration fee and what does it include?

Good news! 2025 registration fees have been maintained at 2024 levels for ALL age groups

Please bear in mind that included in your 2025 fees are:-

• All FFA, FNSW and SSFA registration fees
• Player and Public Liability Insurance coverage
• Referee fees and match costs
• Ground upkeep, pitch watering and lighting costs
• Equipment and specialised training costs
• The loan of a Menai Hawks playing jersey for the season – we are one of the few remaining clubs that don’t require you to buy your own shirt in addition to your registration fees!
• A $25 fundraising levy (included in the below fees) – we once again will not be asking you to work in the canteen or on the BBQ this season

 

Age Group	EARLY BIRD Rego by Sun 9th Feb	Rego from Mon 10th Feb
U06 / W06	$175	$175
U07 / W07	$175	$175
U08 / W08	$185	$185
U09 / W09	$185	$185
U10 / W10	$195	$195
U11 / W11	$195	$195

Note that school-enrolled children may be eligible for the NSW Government’s $50 Active Kids Rebate Voucher Scheme. See our ‘Active Kids Voucher Scheme’ section for more details. The voucher details can be entered during online registration to receive your discount. Family Discount is also available where more than one family member residing at the same address registers with Menai Hawks

 

How do I get a uniform?

New players to Menai Hawks receive free socks and shorts which are available from the uniform shop at Buckle Reserve.  The uniform shop is open every Saturday and Sunday throughout the season as well as on registration, grading and trial game days before the season starts. For existing players replacement shorts and socks are available to purchase.

For all players your registration fee includes the loan of a Menai Hawks playing shirt for the season. These are available from your team manager shortly before the season commences and should be returned to the club via your team manager at the end of the season.

 

When is grading?

Prior to the season starting we hold grading days and all players are requested to attend. The ideal objective is to place children into a team with players at a similar skill level to themselves.

Our grading policy was updated in 2020 and is based on a philosophy where we aim to appropriately grade players so they have the potential to:-

• Enjoy their soccer
• Develop their skill and ability
• Play with team members of similar skill and ability
• Perform competitively in relative age / grade.

Please refer to the grading policy document found here.

2025 grading dates/times are as follows:-

(Note where there are 2 dates listed for your age group you are requested to attend both sessions)

Age	Session 1	Session 2
U06 / W06 Team Formation	Wed 5th Feb 17:30 – 18:30	Wed 12th Feb 17:30 – 18:30
U07 / W07 Team Formation	Fri 7th Feb 17:30 – 18:30	Fri 14th Feb 17:30 – 18:30
U08 / W08	Sun 9th Feb 09:00 – 10:30	Sun 16th Feb 09:00 – 10:30
U09 / W09	Sun 9th Feb 10:30 – 12:00	Sun 16th Feb 10:30 – 12:00
U10 / W10	Sat 8th Feb 13:30 – 15:00	Sat 15th Feb 13:30 – 15:00
U11 / W11	Sat 8th Feb 15:00 – 16:30	Sat 15th Feb 15:00 – 16:30

All sessions are held at Buckle Reserve, Menai.

Please note players must be registered to participate in grading

All players must wear football boots and shinpads and bring a bottle of water. Any shirt/shorts/socks may be worn. Bibs will be provided.

Please arrive 10/15 minutes early and check in at the desk. Players will be marked off the roll and assigned a player number identified by a wristband

In the event of inclement weather please refer to our Facebook page for guidance

 

How can I get involved?

Menai Hawks is run entirely by volunteers. Each team needs a Coach to help the players develop their skills and a Manager to ensure everyone knows when and where games and training are. Without these roles filled there will be no team. The roles are really rewarding. Please consider whether you could fill one of these roles and if so please let us know on grading day or via email at info@menaihawks.org.au

 

Who can I contact with questions?

Club Secretary and Registrar Alan Phillips on 0428 904 907 or via email at info@menaihawks.org.au