Our Community Football program is a welcoming entry point for boys and girls aged 13-18 to get involved in football. Designed as the first step into the game, these teams provide a positive, social environment for players of all skill levels and experience.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE 

• Junior Team Divisions: Competitive divisions are available from U13-U18, focusing on fun and development.
• U13s Field Size: play on a smaller, 9-a-side field.
• U14-U18 Field Size: play on a full-sized, 11-a-side field.

• Team Grouping: Players are grouped based on their ability to help match the competition level, following guidelines from Football Queensland, which uses pre-season assessments or last year’s results.

TRAINING

• Frequency: 1 session per week (1-hour session).
• Schedule: Evening sessions, with exact days set by coach availability.

UNIFORMS

• Provided Items: Game day shorts and socks are provided for players to keep.
• Match Shirts: Club-issued playing shirts for match days, returned after the season.

GAMES 

• Fixture Schedule: Matches are played home and away from Friday evening through Sunday afternoon, depending on coach availability and team schedules.
• Season Duration: March through September, with finals after the September school holidays for eligible teams.

COACHING

• Parent Involvement: Parents are encouraged to volunteer as team coaches and game-day organisers, especially if no experienced coach is available. Coaches will receive support from our Community Football Coordinator.

FAIRPLAY VOUCHERS

Redlands United FC proudly supports the use of FairPlay Vouchers, a Queensland Government initiative designed to help children and young people who may otherwise be unable to afford joining a sport or recreation club. Eligible participants can apply online for a voucher valued up to $150, which can be redeemed at registered activity providers like Redlands United.

FairPlay Vouchers must be submitted in Squadi during the registration process. Vouchers emailed to the club throughout the season will not be accepted. Ensure you have your voucher by applying here.

2025 PLAYER FEES

The fees will be confirmed very soon by the club committee and may have a small increase on the 2024 fee which was $750 for the season

2024 Fee Breakdown (2025 fees not confirmed yet):

• $669.50 to the club (includes uniform items)
• $80.50 to Football Australia for sport governance and player insurance (through Gow Gates).

REGISTER YOUR INTEREST!

If you’re interested in playing in 2025, click the button below to submit your interest, and we’ll contact you in early 2025 via email with the next steps.