JUNIORS

Information for Junior Players

 

Brothers Aston Villa is a great club to play football (soccer) for!  We are proud to offer many opportunities for boys and girls in the junior competitions in teams from under 6 to under 16 for boys and girls in miniroos and competition age groups.  Playing football creates friendships, encourages a healthy and active lifestyle and community values. BAVFC offers a fun, friendly and supportive environment to develop as a player and a person.  The playing season generally runs from March through to September, with registration available from January. Brothers Aston Villa uses an online registration system, for further information or to register, please go to Play Football.  Make sure you choose Brothers Aston Villa Football Club when registering to play!

 

BAVFC Values:

  • Good Sportsmanship
  • Development
  • Fair Play
  • Fun & Enjoyment

 

Get Started Vouchers

Brothers Aston Villa accepts get started vouchers!  The Get Started Program helps to fund children so they can participate in sport. These are available from 6th February, for more information on how to apply, please see: Get Started Vouchers

 

Miniroos 

Miniroos, also known as SSF or small sided football, are the age groups from under 6 to under 11.  This competition aims to be a fun introduction to football.  Players need to be aged appropriately for their group as at 31 December at the start of the season if the child is four years old and turning five at sometime during the season they are able to play in the under six competition.  Miniroos games take place on Saturday mornings at Martens Oval on Miller Street.  Game times are usually between 8am and 12:30pm depending on the number of teams registered.

 

Scores are not recorded in Miniroos competitions and points tables do not exist.

 

Miniroos Game Formats

Age Group Game Length Number of Players

(on the field)

Under six 15 minute halves

Minimum 5 minute half time break

4-a-side

Up to 3 substitutes

Under seven 15 minute halves

Minimum 5 minute half time break

4-a-side

Up to 3 substitutes

Under eight 20 minute halves

Minimum 5 minute half time break

7-a-side

Up to 4 substitutes

Under 9 20 minute halves

Minimum 5 minute half time break

7-a-side

Up to 4 substitutes

Under 10 25 minute halves

Minimum 5 minute half time break

9-a-side

Up to 5 substitutes

Under 11 25 minute halves

Minimum 5 minute half time break

9-a-side

Up to 5 substitutes

 

For full details on the rules for your age group please see: Mini Roos Rules

 

Competition Age Groups

Competition age refers to the age groups from under 12 to under 16.  These age groups play 11-a-side football, using the rules set out in the FIFA Laws of the Game.  These age groups may vary each year depending on the number, age and skill level of the players registered.  Girls only teams may be available.  In 2016 the junior competitions offered by Football Bundaberg Inc. include under 12, under 14A, under 14B and under 16.  We endeavour to place players with their friendship group or previous teams however this is not always possible if numbers have been filled or registration is late.

 

We encourage our players to create links with the development programs and player pathways in the area.  Villa are proud that we have 3 players in our under 14A age group who have been selected for Queensland teams!

Expressions of interest for coaches and manages positions are always welcome. You can find more information under the volunteers tab.

 

Training

Training for miniroos and competition teams occurs one day per week for one hour at the Brothers Sports Club training fields.  Teams usually train on Wednesday or Thursday between 3 and 6pm under agreement with the coach and club committee.

 

Fixtures

Game schedules are published by Football Bundaberg Inc. using Fox Sports Pulse.  There are two ways to check the fixture for your team.

Method 1:

  • Download the FoxSportsPulse app.
  • Select “Football” (the icon is a soccer ball)
  • Begin typing “Bundaberg”
  • Select your age group or competition from the list generated
  • Select your Brothers Aston Villa team (you can find out your team name from your coach or manager if there is more than one team for your age group)
  • You can choose to add your team to your app homepage if desired by pressing the star. This will give you your game details each week when you access the app.

 

Method 2:

  • Go to the Football Wide Bay Fixture here
  • U6 – U11, choose Bundaberg Aldi Miniroos, or
  • U12 – U16, choose Bundaberg
  • Select your age group or competition.

Select “Fixture” for game times.

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS