What Is Miniroos?
MiniRoos is designed for kids of all abilities, aged 4 – 11 years. The nation-wide initiative 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 Westfield Matildas.
What Age Groups Are Available?
The Limestone Coast Football Association is offering the following age groupings for our Miniroos aged players.
Additional Age Group For Under 12's
The Limestone Coast Football Association is offering Under 12's the opportunity to play in the newly formed Under 12 Development (10 to 11 year olds) who will play on Sunday mornings with the Under 12 age group.
Does It Depend When My Childs Birthday Is?
Your childs age at the 1st of January will determine which age group they will be eligible to play in. For example, if your child is 7 on the 1st of January and they turn 8 on the 1st of February, they are still eligible to play Under 8 Miniroos.
Who Is Our Miniroos Co-Ordinator?
Our Miniroos co-ordinator for season 2024 will again be Lauren Cutting. Lauren is a mum of two energetic young Miniroo lion boys, who will be playing in our Under 11's team and an eager young lady taking part for the first time in our Under 6's. The club wishes to thank Lauren for volunteering to take on the role again.
Expanded Season
Football SA inconjunction with the Limestone Coast Football Association will be running an outdoor and indoor season with a Gala Day held inbetween. The first half of the season will be outdoors and played at club grounds while the second half will be held indoors at the Wulanda Recreation Centre.
What Days Is It On?
Trainings will be held on Monday evenings while matches will be played at the Limestone Coast Football Association home grounds on Friday nights. Days and times for the indoors season will be advised by Football SA but may be different due to availability of the complex.
What Are The Times?
Training times will be 5:15pm to 6:15pm, while game times are scheduled to begin from 6:00pm to allow travel time to and from Millicent.
Is There A Fixture Program?
Football SA inconjuction with the Limestone Coast Football Association has released the 2024 Miniroos Season Calendar. We have produced the following printable versions for each of the 3 Miniroos Grades. Final versions may change depending on definate team numbers per club.
How Much Does It Cost?
The cost to register for season 2024 of Miniroos is $150 per child. You will still need to pay for socks, shorts, shin guards and boots. The fees are made up of the following components;
| Football Australia |
Football Sth Australia |
Limestone Coast FA |
Gambier Centrals |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $14.50 | $50.50 | $35.00 | $50.00 | $150.00 |
SA Government Sports Vouchers
The Sports Vouchers program is a Government of South Australia initiative administered by the Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing. The program provides an opportunity for children from Reception to Year 9 to receive up to a $100 discount on sport. Click here to print a copy of the Sports Voucher.
Where Do I Get Boots & Shin Guards?
You should be able to purchase boots and shin guards from any of the sporting goods stores, Kmart or via our online store (see below).
Where Do I Get Socks & Shorts?
Socks and Shorts can be purchased from the clubs online store at the Ultra Football Club website. You will need to create an account in order to login and purchase.
Can I Purchase Pre Loved Items?
We have set up a Pre Loved Facebook Store where you can buy, sell, give away or request any soccer related items. Any transactions are undertaken between the parties involved on the Facebook Page and not as part of the Gambier Centrals Soccer Club.
Do I Purchase Game Day Tops?
Game Day playing tops are provided by the club. They will need to be returned to the club each week or at the end of the season.
How Do I Register?
Registration is conducted through the Play Football website. Make sure you choose the SA Sports Voucher under the Vouchers / Coupons section and enter SVoucher24 in the Voucher Code of the Payment Screen. See our Miniroos Registration post for more information.
Can I Advise Of My Intent To Register?
You can advise the Gambier Centrals Soccer Club of your intent to register by completing our Miniroos Expression Of Interest form. We will be able to contact you directly when the registration process becomes available.
Where Can I Read More Information?
More information about Miniroos can be obtained from the Play Football website.
Have You Joined Our Miniroos Facebook Group?
The Gambier Centrals Soccer Club has a Miniroos Facebook Group where you can also find out more information about our program.
Where Are The Grounds That We Will Play On?
Click on the ground links to view the google maps
MGA Park, 89 Bishop Road, Worrolong
Webb Street, Mount Gambier
Malseed Park, White Avenue, Mount Gambier
Casadio Park, Bay Road, Mount Gambier
Plunkett Terrace, Millicent
Will There Be A Miniroos Carnival This Year?
There is a Gala Day planned for the 14th April 2024. More details will be provided when available.
How Can I Help At Trainings Or Match Days?
The Gambier Centrals Soccer Club requires the assistance of parents / care givers in helping to set up and pack up goals, cones and balls on training nights and match days. When matches are played at our home ground we require volunteers to work the canteen/cook the BBQ and sell drinks to help fund our Miniroos program. You may also be asked to help in other adhoc ways.
SE Voice To Be Major Sponsor
The SE Voice will be the Major Sponsor of the Limestone Coast Miniroos Program. They will be promoting the Miniroos in the SE Voice so look out for photos of your children during the season. They will be requiring coaches/team managers to provide write ups and or photos to be provided. View an example of the SE Voice Miniroos page. We have created the SE Voice Miniroos Media Report Template to help with providing media reports to the clubs Media Manager for submission.
I Have More Questions?
Please feel free to contact the Gambier Centrals Soccer Club if you have more questions in relation to our Miniroos Program. You can email us or via messenger.