ALDI MiniRoos is designed for kids of all abilities, aged 4 – 11 years. The nation-wide initiative uses short, game-based sessions to introduce the sport of football to newcomers in an inclusive way. It focuses on learning new skills, being active, making life-long friends and, potentially, unearthing the next generation of Socceroos or Matildas.
ALDI MiniRoos Playing Options include:
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2. Club Football |
3. For Girls |
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What is it?
- Introductory program
- Short, game-based sessions
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What is it?
- Winter season team-based football
- Small-sided football games
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What is it?
- All female Kick-Off programs
- All female Club Football
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Who is it for?
- Boys and girls aged 4-9
- Beginning and developing participants
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Who is it for?
- Boys and girls aged 5-11
- Children that are ready to and want to play on a football team
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Who is it for?
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When is it played?
- Pre-season – January to March – 6-12 session program
- Winter season – April to August – 6 to 20 session program
- Post-season – October to December – 6-12 session program
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When is it played?
- April- August
- Approx. 20 weeks
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When is it played?
- Kick-Off Programs - Year round
- Club Football - April - August
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What does it look like?
- Approx 45 minute sessions
- 1 coach per 10 participants
- Modified games and activities to introduce participants to football
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What does it look like?
- Average 1 training session and 1 game per week
- Team-based games of 4v4, 7v7 and 9v9
- Modified rules to promote inclusiveness, engagement and technical ability
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What does it look like?
- Kick-Off & Club playing formats but in an all girl environment
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