Under 9 Boys & Girls FAQ's - Families Thinking of Enrolling
17 June 2024
Under 9 Boys and Girls FAQ’s
What age does my child need to be to be eligible to play in 2025?
Born in 2016. Children born in 2017 would typically play under 8s football; however approval can be requested to play in the under 9s, especially if your child is in grade 3 in 2025. For the development of your child, our club does recommend that your child does play in their allotted age group.
I have a daughter; what are her football options in 2025?
They can play in an all under 10 girls team or join an under 9 mixed team (boys and girls).
When do 2025 registrations open?
They will be open on 1 November 2024
What are the registration fees for 2025?
TBC. But to give you a guide, below are the 2024 fees.
**Early Bird Discount**
Register before December 31 and get $20 off.
**After Dec 31st**
Child Player 1 - $170.00
Child Player 2 - $150.00
Child Player 3 - $130.00
When do you need to register by?
Registrations remain open till 30 June 2025; however to assist with planning the club encourages registrations to be processed by February or March 2025.
When are matches?
All under 9 Boys, mixed and under 10 girls teams play on Sunday mornings; usually at 8:45am or 10:00am.*
The club will try to arrange one Friday 6pm match throughout the season; to ensure the kids get to experience a match under lights.
When is Training?
A one hour training session each week is conducted; usually commencing at 4:30. The day of the week will be confirmed by February.
Other game day facts for under 9’s (and 10 girls) footy in 2025…
• Match duration – 4 x 12 minute quarters.
• Ground size – 100m long
• Ball size - Size 2.
• Tackling – Modified tackling; standing bear hugs only
• Mouthguards – Are compulsory
• Home matches – Held at Chelsea Rec Reserve
• Away matches scheduled in locations from Mordialloc, across to Devon Meadows and down to Mornington.
Questions
Jon Phillips 0408 503 319 or media@chelseajfc.com.au
Jess Nawrocki (Club secretary) 0425 772 370 or registrar@chelseajfc.com.au
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