Glen Eira FC | Family, Friends, Fun & Football

The joining process varies depending on level.

It is important that kids play at the right level for them. Makes happier players which means they stay in the game longer which means they get the social development and additional life skills which come with being involved in organised team sport.

Advanced-Level Teams

The focus of the FTS Development Squads is to provide an environment to maximise player development, ensuring refined techniques, creativity and game insights are transferred into matches (via competitive environment). The players are guided through the relevant age-specific elements of playing a dynamic possession based style of football. Applies To:

U8-U16 FTS Development Squads

How to Join Advanced Level Teams

Team entry is via FTS Trials in October/November of previous year.

The Glen Eira Application Form isn’t required. See above link.

High-Level Teams

For talented players who are dedicated and focused on the game and their own development. Must be able to commit to 2 or 3 training sessions per week and should also find time to practice privately in their own time. Applies to:

U13-U18 A/B Grade teams
U9-U12 Kangaroos boys teams

How to Join High-Level teams

All steps must be completed in the order shown below.
Click on 2018 Application Form

Trials Info

Click here to see High-Level Trials Info including session times.

Mid-Level Teams

Suitable for players who are focused on their football and willing to aspire to better themselves. Must be able to commit to 2 training sessions per week.

U13-U18 C/D/E Grade Boys teams
U8-U12 Wallabies boys teams
U8-U12 Kangas/Wallabies girls teams

How to Join Mid-Level teams

Trials Info

Click here to see Mid-Level Trials Info including session times.

Social Teams

Friendship-based teams for those who are in it for the enjoyment of the game and the improved social outcomes/life skills that come from participating in organised team sport.
Must be able to commit to 90% of matches and 1 training session per week.

Senior Men & Women
U14 & U16 Girls teams
U8-U12 Joeys boys & girls teams
U7 Teams

How to Join Social teams

Match Days, Training Times, etc.

The Glen Eira Selection Criteria

The following factors are taken into account when offering spots in Glen Eira teams. You’ll see it’s not just about the players.

The player’s ability.
For higher level teams we place more emphasis on ability.
Having a parent appointed as a coach for the upcoming season.
Having a parent appointed to another volunteer role for the upcoming season. Examples: team manager, assistant coach, committee member or other club-level role.
Whether the player was a member of the same team last year.
Being able to attend on the nights when the team trains.
The player’s dedication, attitude, attendance and approach to the game and its effect on team spirit.
The parents’ contributions, behavior & attitude and its impact on the team, the club, the game.
Having siblings in other teams in the club.
The family having connections with other team members.
The player and their parents having an unblemished recent sporting/playing history. Any team, any club, any sport.

Fees

Click here to see the Fee Schedule.

Which Age Group am I?

‘Under’ means the age you are under on 1st January
Eg. if you are aged 9yo on the 1st January then you play in U10 that year.

In other words, ‘Under’ means ‘Turning’
Eg. an Under 12 team consists of players who are turning 12 years old in that calendar year.
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Born	2018 Boys Teams	2018 Girls Teams
1999 and earlier	Senior Men	Senior Women
2000	U18 Boys	Senior Women
2001	U17 Boys	Senior Women (or U15/16 Girls if you haven't played for a club before)
2002	U16 Boys	U15/16 Girls
2003	U15 Boys	U15/16 Girls
2004	U14 Boys	U13/14 Girls
2005	U13 Boys	U13/14 Girls
2006	U12 Boys	U12 Girls
2007	U11 Boys	U11 Girls
2008	U10 Boys	U10 Girls
2009	U9 Boys	U9 Girls
2010	U8 Boys	U8 Girls
2011	U7	U7 (mixed) or U8/9 Girls
2012 - 2013	Kick-Off 5-6yo	Kick-Off 5-6yo