U7 - U12 Boys
U7-U12 Boys Graded and Social Teams
Glen Eira's U7-U12 Boys Graded and Social teams offer players born 2015 to 2020 inclusive, the opportunity to play with, and against, players of a similar skill-level as themselves in Season 2027.
- Volunteer Coaches.
- Matches are played on Saturday mornings from early April till early Sept.
- Match format for U8-U9 is 7v7 on a quarter pitch. For U10-U12 it is 9v9 on a half-pitch.
- Venue for training sessions and home matches is Lord Reserve, Carnegie.
- The training night/s depends on which particular team you are in. Different teams train on different nights Mon to Thu.
- Away matches are mostly inner-bayside. Eg. Bentleigh, Brighton, Beaumaris, Hampton, Sandringham. Occasionally, away matches might be bit further. Eg. Aspendale, Berwick, Casey, Chelsea, Langwarrin, Mornington, Mount Eliza.
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Graded teams are suitable for aspiring boys who are dedicated and focused on the game and their own development.
- Trials are held to allocate the spots in Graded teams based on players' skill levels.
- For U10-U12 Boys Graded teams, trials are held in November of the previous year.
- For U8-U9 Boys Graded team/s, the try-outs are held in February/March.
- In both cases, session details will be sent to new players who submit an EOI and all returning players automatically.
- Graded teams mostly train twice-a-week during the Winter season.
Social teams are friendship-based teams for boys 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.
- Spots in Boys Social teams are allocated based on incumbent players and existing friendship groups.
- Try-out sessions are held in February/March to determine the most suitable team for new players to join.
- Community Social teams mostly train once-a-week during the winter season.
Age Cutoffs
- Players born in 2015, play in the U12 Boys age group in Season 2027
- Players born in 2016, play in the U11 Boys age group in Season 2027
- Players born in 2017, play in the U10 Boys age group in Season 2027
- Players born in 2018, play in the U9 Boys age group in Season 2027
- Players born in 2019 or 2020, play in the U8 Boys age group in Season 2027
- See more... Which Age Group am I?
- The EOI is for New Players Only.
- Returning Players (Ie. those who played for a Glen Eira FC team in Season 2026) shouldn't submit an EOI. They are automatically invited to relevant try-out sessions.
Exception: Returning players wanting to change age groups should submit an EOI saying which age group they want.
Joining
U7-U12 Boys Development Squads
Talented players born 2015 to 2020 are invited to attend U7-U12 Boys Development Squad trials for the 2027 Season.
Boys' Development Squads are our advanced player teams.
OPEN TRIAL - Saturday 10th October
VENUE - Mentone Primary School
Emerging players born from 2015 to 2021 are invited to attend U7-U12 Boys Development Squad trials for the 2027 season.
players born in 2018-2021: SAT 11.30am
players born in 2017: SAT 1.30pm
players born in 2016: SAT 2.30pm
players born in 2015: SAT 12.30pm
Glen Eira FC's Boys' Development Squads provide emerging and developing players with additional opportunities to develop their football through a structured program and specialist coaching.
- Suitable for highly-skilled players born 2015 to 2020 inclusive
- Boys Development Squads play in an Football Victoria U7-U11 Kangaroos and 12A Boys Community league.
- Matches are played on Saturday mornings in Winter (April to September).
- Players receive three training sessions per week, including specialist training from experienced professional coaches.
- Additional coaching Fees apply.
- Venue for Home matches is Lord Reserve, Carnegie.
- Venue for Training sessions during terms 2 & 3 is in East Bentleigh
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