Mini Roos (U6 – U11) – Menai Hawks Football Club

Mini Roos (U6 – U11) 2026

Who is it for?

Mini Roos is designed for boys and girls between the ages of U06 and U11. Teams are formed that can be either …

A mixture of boys and girls playing against mixed teams from other clubs, or
For girls there is an option to play in a girls only team playing against girls only teams from other clubs.

What is the Format?

Mini Roos is a fun, non-competitive introduction to soccer where the emphasis is on involvement and as many touches on the ball as possible. Children are organised into teams and play home and away games against other clubs. Different age groups play with varying numbers on the field with unlimited substitutions:-

U06 – typically 6 players in the team playing 4 v 4 with 20 minutes per half
U07 – typically 6 players in the team playing 4 v 4 with 20 minutes per half
U08 – typically 9 or 10 players in a team playing 7 v 7 with 20 minutes per half
U09 – typically 9 or 10 players in a team playing 7 v 7 with 20 minutes per half
U10 – typically 11 or 12 players in a team playing 9 v 9 with 25 minutes per half
U11 – typically 11 or 12 players in a team playing 9 v 9 with 25 minutes per half

Dates & Venues

Mini Roos games are played on Saturdays (typically in the morning) commencing with Round 1 on Saturday 28th March 2026 and running for 18 weeks (weather permitting). Games are scheduled for every weekend including through the school holidays apart from Easter weekend when there are no games on Saturday 4th April 2026. Note also that this year Anzac Day is on Saturday 25th April 2026. There will be no games this day however there will be a ‘catch-up’ game to make up for this lost game on Monday 8th June 2026 – the King’s Birthday long weekend.

Pre-season Trial games are also being organised for the weekends of 14th/15th and 21st/22nd March 2025. Further details to follow in due course.

Games are played on an alternate weekly home and away basis with home games played at Buckle Reserve, Menai (U06, U07, U10, U11) or Casuarina Oval, Alfords Point (U08, U09). Away games are played throughout the Sutherland Shire.

The final round of the season is on Saturday 1st August 2026. The final event of the season is our HUGE end of season party and trophy presentation for all our Mini Hawk, Mini Roo and Junior players provisionally scheduled for Sunday 13th September 2026 at Buckle Reserve but to be confirmed nearer the time

Most teams train once per week on a weekday evening. The day, timing and location of this training is mutually agreed between the parents and Coach once the team is formed. We have 3 possible fields available for training – Buckle Reserve Menai, Casuarina Oval Alfords Point and also Coachwood Oval Alfords Point. Note that some of our highest graded teams may train on 2 evenings per week

How do I Register?

xxx PLEASE NOTE 2026 REGISTRATIONS WILL OPEN ON SATURDAY 3RD JANUARY 2026 xxx

For MIni Roos registrations please click here and follow the instructions.

If you are using an ‘Active Kids Voucher’ (see next question) to reduce the cost of your registration then please obtain this first as you will be required to enter the voucher number during registration to receive your discount.

To assist families with the cost of playing football, family discount is available where more than one family member from the same household is registered to play with Menai Hawks. Please refer to our Family Discount page for details on how to obtain your voucher for this discount. Again please make sure you have your voucher first as you will be required to enter the voucher number during registration to receive your discount.

If you are new to playing club football in the Sutherland Shire you will also need to provide us with the following documentation to finalise your registration:-

Proof of age – birth certificate or passport
Proof of residency in Sutherland Shire – parent’s driver’s licence, council rates bill or bank statement showing name and home address in the Sutherland Shire.

Digital driver’s licenses ARE acceptable.

Children, living outside the Sutherland Shire, can also qualify to play football with us if they currently attend school within the Sutherland Shire. Please obtain a signed and dated letter from the school office stating that the child is a current student at the school and bring the original copy of the letter to us. All the local schools are used to doing this for us.

Note documents need to be originals and need to be physically shown to us in person. This can be done by attending any of the following registration assistance days at Buckle Reserve:-

12:00 – 16:00 Saturday 17th January 2026
12:00 – 16:00 Sunday 18th January 2026
12:00 – 16:00 Saturday 24th January 2026
12:00 – 16:00 Sunday 25th January 2026
10:00 – 16:00 Saturday 31st January 2026
10:00 – 16:00 Sunday 1st February 2026

If you have missed these dates please contact Club Secretary Alan Phillips on 0428 904 907 or via email at info@menaihawks.org.au to arrange an alternative viewing.

What is the registration fee and what does it include?

Please bear in mind that included in your 2026 rego fees are:-

All FFA, FNSW and SSFA registration fees
Player and Public Liability Insurance coverage
Referee fees and match costs
Ground upkeep, pitch watering and lighting costs
Equipment and specialised training costs
The loan of a Menai Hawks playing jersey for the season – we are one of the few remaining clubs that don’t require you to buy your own shirt in addition to your registration fees!
A $25 fundraising levy (included in the below fees) – we once again will not be asking you to work in the canteen or on the BBQ this season

Age Group	EARLY BIRD Rego by Sun 8th Feb 2026	Rego from Mon 9^th Feb 2026
U06 / W06	$195	$195
U07 / W07	$195	$195
U08 / W08	$205	$205
U09 / W09	$205	$205
U10 / W10	$215	$215
U11 / W11	$215	$215

Note that school-enrolled children may be eligible for the NSW Government’s $50 Active Kids Rebate Voucher Scheme. See our ‘Active Kids Voucher Scheme’ section for more details. The voucher details can be entered during online registration to receive your discount. Family Discount is also available where more than one family member residing at the same address registers with Menai Hawks.

How do I get a uniform?

Exciting news!! – Menai Hawks is introducing new shorts for the 2026 season and ALL registered players will receive a free pair

New players to Menai Hawks also receive free socks too. Both shorts and socks are available from the uniform shop at Buckle Reserve. The uniform shop is open every Saturday and Sunday throughout the season as well as on registration, grading and trial game days before the season starts. For existing players, having previously received free socks, replacement ones are available to purchase.

For all players, your registration fee includes the loan of a Menai Hawks playing shirt for the season. These are available from your team manager shortly before the season commences and should be returned to the club via your team manager at the end of the season.

When is grading?

Prior to the season starting we hold grading days and all players are requested to attend. The ideal objective is to place children into a team with players at a similar skill level to themselves.

Our grading policy was updated in 2020 and is based on a philosophy where we aim to appropriately grade players so they have the potential to:-

Enjoy their soccer
Develop their skill and ability
Play with team members of similar skill and ability
Perform competitively in relative age / grade.

Please refer to the grading policy document found here.

2026 grading dates/times are as follows:-

(Note where there are 2 dates listed for your age group you are requested to attend both sessions)

Age	Session 1	Session 2
U06 / W06 Team Formation (see note below)	Fri 6th Feb 17:30 – 18:30	Fri 13th Feb 17:30 – 18:30
U07 / W07 Team Formation (see note below)	Wed 4th Feb 17:30 – 18:30	Wed 11th Feb 17:30 – 18:30
U08 / W08	Sun 8th Feb 09:00 – 10:30	Sun 15th Feb 09:00 – 10:30
U09 / W09	Sun 8th Feb 10:30 – 12:00	Sun 15th Feb 10:30 – 12:00
U10 / W10	Sat 7th Feb 13:30 – 15:00	Sat 14th Feb 13:30 – 15:00
U11 W11	Sat 7th Feb 15:00 – 16:30 Tue 3rd Feb 17:30 – 18:30	Sat 14th Feb 15:00 – 16:30 Sat 14th Feb 15:00 – 16:30

All sessions are held at Buckle Reserve, Menai.

Please note players must be registered to participate in grading

All players must wear football boots and shinpads and bring a bottle of water. Any shirt/shorts/socks may be worn. Bibs will be provided.

Please arrive 10/15 minutes early and check-in at the desk. Players will be marked off the roll and assigned a player number identified by a wristband

In the event of inclement weather please refer to our Facebook page for guidance

Please note that Team Formation options are available for U06’s and U07’s as per the process highlighted towards the bottom of this page

How can I get involved?

Menai Hawks is run entirely by volunteers. Each team needs a Coach to help the players develop their skills and a Manager to ensure everyone knows when and where games and training are. Without these roles filled there will be no team. The roles are really rewarding. Please consider whether you could fill one of these roles and if so please let us know on grading day or via email at info@menaihawks.org.au

Who can I contact with questions?

Club Secretary and Registrar Alan Phillips on 0428 904 907 or via email at info@menaihawks.org.au