Junior Teams

Our Junior Club was established in 2007 and in 2015 grew to 180 girls and boys competing in FFV Competitions, and Under 6/7 teams competing in Eastern Region Gala Days.

Our junior players are taught the skills of soccer and are encouraged to develop those soccer skills by enthusiastic qualified coaches. Players will meet new friends and participate in social events in a safe and friendly environment, and most of all – have FUN!

Under 6/7

Every Saturday morning during the season, the coaches teach the players the basics skills of soccer through fun games, drills and 5v5 matches.

Since 2008 Montrose, Boronia, Croydon, Mooroolbark and Ringwood Junior Soccer Clubs have run Gala Days within the Eastern region during the SSF season on a Saturday morning once a month during the season. Under 6 and 7 SSF participants will experience of club versus club football within the Small-Sided Football formats.

Under 8/9, Under 10, Under 11

Small Sided Football is a modified form of 11-a-side football, designed to meet the needs of players between the under 6 and 11 age groups, who have very different developmental characteristics and needs to adult players. The philosophy of Small Sided Football focuses on enjoyment and freedom of expression with limited emphasis on coaching per se, particularly in the formative years of a player’s development.

The football games designed especially for children, with fewer players competing on a smaller-sized field. Players have more contact with the ball because fewer players are playing in a smaller playing area. Small Sided Football meets the developmental needs of younger football players whilst maintaining a strong focus on maximum participation and enjoyment.

Under 10 and Under 11 play 9 vs 9 on a half size pitch. Under 8 an 9 play 7 vs 7 on a quarter size pitch.

Under 12 and above

After graduating from Small Sided Football, players compete in 11-a-side football on full size pitches with official FFV Referees. Players will develop the skills taught and enjoy more time-on-the-ball and space that a full size pitch offers.