MiniRoos - Wynnum Wolves Football Club (WWFC)
2024 Season
MiniRoos teams [U8-U12s] fall under the club's community arm for young players who are starting out in Football and want to play the game for fun in an enjoyable team environment. There are no trials involved for MiniRoos. All levels of experience are welcome.
SEASON:
Wynnum Wolves FC's MiniRoos teams play in the South Metro Division of the Football Queensland competition.
Generally team formations happen during School Term 1 each year. The competition happens in two blocks across School Terms 2 and 3.
The season is underway with the last game scheduled for the 7th Sep 2024. There is no competition held over the mid-year school [June/July] holiday break.
REGISTRATION:
One of the biggest growth sectors of our Club has been within our MiniRoos program with 26 community MiniRoos teams [U8-U12s] registered with the Club in 2023. There will be more than 35 community MiniRoos teams in 2024.
Should you decide to join, please register as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Registration for 2024 involves MANDATORY 2 Steps:
Step 1 - CLUB (includes a Fee)
Register and pay the Club fees. Note that registering alone does not secure a spot. A 25% deposit is required to secure a spot which can be done at the time of registering. The remaining amount can be paid upfront or via a direct debit plan offered at the time of payment. Link: https://wolvesfc.majestri.com.au/wwfc-2024-season
Wynnum Wolves FC's U8-U12 registration fees for the 2024 Season are set at $400 for the season. [This amount does not include the registration fee for Football Queensland/ Football Australia: see below Step 2].
This registration fee includes a new playing jersey for the season. In addition in 2004 players will also receive a training shirt courtesy of a new club sponsor. Please refer to the Kits section below as a guide when selecting a shirt size during registration.
Step 2: SQUADI (Includes a Fee)
This is a new application introduced in 2023 by Football Queensland to consolidate a number of processes into one system. Through this application a player is expected to register and pay the governing body registration (GBR) fees.
GBR for U8-U11s is $64.50; GBR for U12s is $80.50.
When prompted for which competition select Wallaby for MiniRoos [not Kangaroo]. U8s do not have a Wallaby option so simply select the U8s.
Registration Instructions Link:
How to Register video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDqO-VlUytA&t=1s>
If you continue to have issues please reach out to the Squadi team for support via email:
tickets@football-queensland.p.tawk.email
VOLUNTEERS:
The Club depends on volunteers getting involved with us to make it possible to offer very reasonable fees given the costs associated with running a Club.
If you are in a position to volunteer please click "YES" to the question: "Would You Like To Volunteer?" when you are registering a player. You can then fill out the following prompts to indicate your capacity to volunteer in areas of interest such as: grounds support - canteen - cafe` - bar - uniforms - registration and administration support - committee - coaching - team management - match day official to name a few.
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST:
Given the season has started please contact me directly for any questions you may. Email: miniroos@wynnumwolvesfc.com.au.
MATCHES:
Matches are held on a home and away basis on the weekends [some Friday nights / Saturday morning or early afternoons] against other local clubs typically within a 30 min drive of our home ground. Due to the large number of MiniRoos teams we have we will also often play against other Wynnum teams.
TEAMS:
MiniRoos is for Under 8s to Under 12s i.e. players born between 2012 and 2016, as follows:
· Under 8's - Players born 2016
· Under 9's - Players born 2015
· Under 10's - Players born 2014
· Under 11's - Players born 2013
· Under 12's - Players born 2012
There are both Boys and Girls teams that play in the MiniRoos competition.
Girls can choose to play in a boys team at MiniRoos level [mixed] or in a Girls only team should a dedicated girls team available in that age group.
Players are expected to play in the their correct age group.
U3-U7s:
NB: The Club also offers a Wolf Cubs Program [Contact email: wolfcubs@wynnumwolvesfc.com.au] for U3s-U7s. Please use this email to register your interest for further information on this program.
UNIFORMS
As part of the registration the player will receive a Club jersey and training shirt at no extra cost. Players are also required to wear with the Club jersey, black shorts and socks for games, and take their training shirts in the event of a kit colour clash. Boots and shin pads will also be required for both training and games. Shin pads are compulsory for all sessions.
Black playing shorts are available for purchase from the Club, as are black socks along with other non-compulsory apparel, i.e. training kit and jackets. Once the season begins the Club’s Merchandise Shop will operate from the Clubhouse on Saturday mornings and most afternoons and early evenings during the season.
When registering, use this as a guide for selecting a player's shirt size:
128 is a Youth Small (Size 6)
140 is a Youth Medium (Size 8)
152 is a Youth Large (Size 10)
164 is a Youth XL (Size 12)
S-34/36
M-36/38
The Club recommends Rebel Sport at Cannon Hill as a preferred supplier. Rebel partners our club in a Community Giveback program. If you sign up as a Rebel Member at any Rebel store [not only Cannon Hill] please consider nominating Wynnum Wolves FC as your club of choice for the Members Program. When you purchase and use your membership, valuable points are allocated to our Club which enables us to purchase new equipment such as balls, cones and other items for team training sessions. This offers invaluable support to our club.
TRAINING:
All MiniRoos teams train once a week for 45-60 minutes depending on age level. No training over school holidays.
Like in 2023 the Wynnum Wolves FC's experienced technical coaching team assist with the group training sessions for all our MiniRoos players - 8s to 12s. This runs much like the format for our Wolf Cubs Skills group on Saturday mornings – but at a more elevated level.
The group training sessions concentrate on technical skill development such as First Touch, Striking the Ball, Running with the Ball and 1 v 1s at a level suitable to the players.
Team groups ran through a rotation of skill sessions together – so that they were still building team cohesion and friendships. Individual team parent coaches are also involved in leading these drills, all aimed at improving the skills and development of our young MiniRoos and our community level coaches.
At the moment, training nights are currently set (but subject to change) as follows, starting 19th Mar 2024:
Tuesday
U8 Boys, U8 girls and U9 girls 5:00-5:45 PM
U9 Boys 6:15-7:00 PM
Wednesday (note the time has changed)
U11 Boys, U12 Boys 5:15-6:15 PM
U11 Girls, U12 Girls 5:15-6:15 PM
Thursday (note the time has changed)
U10 Boys, U10 Girls 5:15-6:15 PM
TALENT IDENTIFICATION:
During training the Club technical staff are continually looking to identify those young players who may be ready to step up to higher level programs at Wolves, such as our Pathways and FQ Academy teams. Our coaches are also in attendance to observe matches on Saturdays at Carmichael Park.
PARENT COACHES / MANAGERS:
As in previous seasons, the Club requests the volunteer parent coaches and team managers take charge of their teams for their regular weekend matches both home and away. The volunteer parent coaches are requested to attend training to coach the team using the program outlined and are supervised by the MiniRoos Technical Director (at times) and by technical coaches.
Should you wish to be a Coach or Manager for a team please fil out the details via the following link:
https://wolvesfc.majestri.com.au/2024-volunteers-coaches-managers-committee-members-medical-staff
BEHAVIOUR:
A theme that will be reinforced throughout the season is showing RESPECT - for team mates, opposition players, referees, parents, club members ... in essence everyone. This may be an uncomfortable conversation for some, but one that will always be a priority to ensure a safe environment for all, especially our young ones. Please support our requirement for this to be treated as a priority throughout the season.
SUPPORT:
For any further queries please feel free to contact the MiniRoos Co-Ordinator via email miniroos@wynnumwolvesfc.com.au. Please note that the Club is run largely by volunteers, so emails may not receive an immediate response. However, we will always get back to you as soon as we possibly can.
- The Club's website link is: https://wynnumwolvesfc.com.au/ - Currently in the process of being updated.
- The Club’s Facebook page link is: https://www.facebook.com/WDSC.WolvesFC
- Members will also receive direct communication from the Club via Majestri once your registration process has been completed.
We look forward to seeing you all the Wolf Den in 2024!
Site update: 8 Oct 2024 7:10 PM Steve T.
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