Age Groups - Mini Hawks (U4 - U6)
Mini Hawks (U4 – U6) 2026
Who is it for?
Mini Hawks is designed for both boys and girls turning 4, 5 or 6 in calendar year 2026 who are maybe new to soccer or maybe not yet confident enough to play regular structured games against other teams.
What is the Format?
Mini Hawks is a non-competitive and gentle introduction to soccer where the fundamental skills of football are developed. Organised in small groups, children progress through a number of exercises developing their skills and confidence via a range of fun and engaging game-based activities
Dates & Venues
For the 2026 season, Mini Hawks will commence on Saturday 2nd May 2026 (The week after Anzac Day) and run for 13 weeks (weather permitting) breaking for one week only on Saturday 11th July – the middle weekend of the July school holidays. The program is run at Casuarina Oval, Alfords Point on Saturdays from 11:00am for approximately 45 minutes. The program will conclude on Saturday 1st August 2026 with the final week’s program. There will also be an end-of-season party for all registered Mini Hawks on Sunday 13th September 2026 at Buckle Reserve, Menai incorporating a carnival atmosphere with Jumping Castles, Fairy Floss, canteen and BBQ open, trophy presentations and one final dose of fun!
How do I Register?
xxx PLEASE NOTE 2026 MINI HAWKS REGISTRATIONS WILL OPEN ON SATURDAY 3RD JANUARY 2026 xxx
We have a new registration process for Mini Hawks in 2026
Please click here and follow the instructions
What is the registration fee and what does it include?
The 2026 registration fee for Mini Hawks is $120 per child. For this, your child will receive..
- 13 rounds of Mini Hawks (Weather permitting)
- Uniform included in the fee – shirt, shorts, socks and team-coloured hat to be worn each week.
- At the end of the season each child will receive a ball as well as a trophy at our end-of-season party as a memento of the season.
How do I get a uniform?
Our Mini Hawks registration fee includes a shirt, shorts, socks and team-coloured hat. Once your child is registered, the uniform will be available to size and collect from the uniform shop at Buckle Reserve during April at a date/time to be confirmed.
Anything else I need to know?
Please note that a parent or guardian will be required to remain at the field each week for the duration of each session. Note also that this is a very popular program with spaces limited to 120 children on a first come, first serve basis. Please register early to avoid disappointment.
How can I get involved?
Mini Hawks and indeed Menai Hawks is run entirely by volunteers. We would like to embrace parent participation and as such will be looking for parent helpers to assist on a regular basis. If you are interested in being a Team Leader each week for the duration of the season, please contact our Mini Hawks co-ordinator Robyn Essex on 0412 243 762 or email us at info@menaihawks.org.au or see one of our club executives.
Who can I contact with questions?
Club Secretary and Registrar Alan Phillips on 0428 904 907 or via email at info@menaihawks.org.au