U8-U12 SATURDAY COMPETITION

Redlands United’s U8-U12 Saturday competition is designed for kids of all abilities with the priority on fun, being active, learning and developing new skills and making lifelong friends whilst playing in a safe, friendly environment. It gives them a perfect introduction to the game of football in an inclusive way through modified formats of the game where they will play against teams from other local clubs.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE 

  • Miniroos Teams: Designed for U8-U12 age groups, focusing on participation and enjoyment.
  • Field Size: play on a smaller field.
  • Format: Modified football formats with games played against local clubs in structured competitions.

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, which remain the property of the club and must be returned at the end of the season.

GAMES 

  • Fixture Schedule: Home and away fixtures managed by Football Queensland (FQ).
  • Game Days: Matches are typically played on Saturdays, with varying kick-off times depending on the schedule.
  • Season Duration: March through September, with finals after the September school holidays for eligible teams.

COACHING

  • Parent Involvement: Parent volunteers are required to coach and assist with team organisation on game days.
  • Support: Coaches will receive guidance and support from the club’s Community Football Co-ordinator.
  • Encouragement: Parents are strongly encouraged to get involved in coaching and team manager roles and the club will provide necessary assistance and training to support these roles.

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.

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