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.

There are two ALDI MiniRoos playing options for boys and girls:

 

ALDI MiniRoos Kick-Off  ALDI MiniRoos Club Football ALDI MiniRoos For Girls 

What is it?

  • Introductory program
  • Short, game-based sessions

What is it?

  • Winter season team-based football
  • Small-sided football games

What is it? 

  • All female Kick-Off programs
  • All female Club Football

Who is it for?

  • Boys and girls aged 4-9
  • Beginning and developing participants

 

 

Who is it for?

  • Boys and girls aged 5-11
  • Children that are ready to and want to  play on a football team

 

Who is it for?

  • Girls aged 4-11 

 

 

 

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

When is it played?

  • April- August
  • Approx. 20 weeks

 

 

 

 

When is it played?

  • Kick-Off Programs - Year round 
  • Club Football - April - August 

 

 

 

What does it look like?

  • 45 minute sessions
  • 1 coach per 10 participants
  • Modified games and activities to introduce participants to football

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

What does it look like? 

  • Kick-Off & Club playing formats but in an all girl environment