The Roos' Junior program - the next step after Auskick - caters for boys and girls in primary school years 3-6 (aged 8 to 12 years).

 

Games are played against fellow clubs in the East Perth district, but rules are modified so children can continue to develop their skills in an enjoyable, safe environment. Players are gradually introduced to competitive football in stages as they gain skills and confidence throughout their years of junior football participation.

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Modified rules include limited tackling, smaller ground size and a smaller ball for junior hands. Mods games are held on Saturday mornings, with the earliest start time around 8:30am for Years 3 & Year 4. Games run for approximately 1.5 hours including and breaks (4 x 15 min quarters), plus pre-game warm up time.

 

There are 15 players per side, with up to five players allowed on the bench. Coaches, players and spectators are asked to adopt a philosophy that ensures participating boys and girls have a fun, safe, fair and positive football experience that is suitable to their needs.

 

Basic Strategies

Understanding playing positions Team peer interaction Game day protocols Consolidation of basic skill set (kicking/marking/handballing) Knowledge of modified rules This is achieved through skill activities at training, including programs for individuals, small groups and teams, and aims to assist development of personal and social skills.

 

Training

Roos Mods teams train together one night a week for about 1-1.5 hours (usually Wednesdays between 4 and 6pm, however this is dependent on coach availability). Training usually starts at the end of March/beginning of April (at least two weeks before any scheduled games) and all players will be notified of the time and venue by their respective coaches or managers.

 

Training will help to:

Develop ball handling skills

Make players understand what a coach expects

Enable individuals to become a team player Improve game-day and overall fitness

 

Who we play

The Roos play the following teams in the Royals East Perth District:

Ballajura Royals

Bayswater Bears

Coolbinia Bombers

Ellenbrook Dockers

Morley Bulldogs

Mt Hawthorn Cardinals

Noranda Hawks

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Ladder and Finals

There is no ladder recorded or finals played at the Mods level. Scores will be silently recorded in Year 3-6 competitions in 2022.

The sole purpose is to ensure the WA Football Commission can appropriately grade teams and ensure competition evenness.

 

The season finishes in early August, in line with the start of finals for Youth teams.

 

Mouthguards

Mouthguards MUST be worn to all training sessions and all games. No mouthguard, no play. The Roos organise a mouthguard fitting clinic prior to the start of the season.

 

Helmets

All protective equipment including helmets and gloves require formal written approval from the District. Please contact the Registrar to arrange the required permits.

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Playing up or down a year

Play Up and Play Down requests must be submitted in writing to the Registrar in order to receive formal approval from the District.

 

Uniforms and Merchandise

All players wear their own Roos JFC club shorts and socks. Roos JFC playing jumpers are provided for each game but these remain the property of the Mt Lawley Inglewood Junior Football Club.

Merchandise such as Roo's shorts, socks, hoodies, hats, and other supporter gear are available to purchase through the Roos JFC Store.

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Fees

See the Roos Registration page for details of the current season's fees.

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KidSport WA

The club accepts KidSport WA vouchers towards payment of fees. 

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