Mini-Roos football (Small-Sided Football) at Abbotsford Juniors Football Club is a great introduction to the world of soccer and is structured to ensure children have a fun and enjoyable experience whilst learning our great game. The AJFC Mini-Roos football program is one of the most popular within the inner west of Sydney and sees Under 6 and Under 7 mixed teams of boys and girls formed to train once a week and play non-competitive games versus other Abbotsford Juniors teams on Saturday mornings.
Participation is open to children aged 5 to 7 years and with AJFC teams comprised of 10 or 12 players, school friendship groups can train and play together. The Club also runs special skill development sessions and gala days for our MIni-Roos players which take place during the Winter football season. AJFC Mini-Roos football is not offered at our Campbell Park home fields during summer due to field unavailability.
Under 6 and Under 7
- Play 4-a-side games (2 x 20 minute halves)
- Teams of 10 to 12 players allow school and friendship groups to play together
- Games played on a micro-field (typically around 30m x 20m)
- Under 6 play games on Saturday 9:00am to 10:00am
- Under 7 play games on Saturday 10:00am to 11:00am
- All games played at Campbell Park fields
Players require football boots and shin-pads for training and play (for reasons of safety).
New to Abbotsford Juniors players are provided with a free pair of shorts and socks which are ordered from the Club’s Online store.
Player jerseys are provided and returned to the Club each season via the team’s coach and manager.
Player registration with Abbotsford Juniors Football Club is via the Football Canterbury Association Dribl application.
Registration for the 2025 Winter Season will open in January.
Mini-Roos players who register with the Club are entitled to use an Active and Creative Kids Voucher as a rebate against their registration fees.
More information about registration and fees can be found here.
Mini-Roos (Small Sided) Football is a nationally recognised game format for children that allows players to develop their skills and enjoyment of football. Kids playing Small Sided Football gain the following benefits:
- Accessibility for all, as it is truly aimed at kids of all abilities, not simply the most talented
- With the removal of the emphasis on winning, kids are much more likely to enjoy their football experience
- More fun and enjoyment, due to smaller fields and simplified rules
- More game playing time maximises individual participation and involvement
- Far more repeated touches of the ball by ALL players on the field
- More shots on goal, and
- More involvement leads to greater improvement in fitness
Parent registration as a volunteer coach or manager for your child’s team is also highly encouraged. Interested parents and guardians can find out more about the philosophy of Small Sided Football and Kids football development through The CDSFA Supportive Parent information pack.
Abbotsford Juniors conducts a number of skill training holiday camps and one-off special introductory training and skill development events throughout the year for our Mini-Roos players. These are publicised on our website and social media when they are available.
