MiniRoos Players Page
MiniRoos is for Boys and Girls Aged 5 –11yrs
MiniRoos is a fun introduction to winter football for young players. As a player progresses through the age groups, the field size increases as well as the number of players on the pitch. This prepares them to eventually move to playing 11v11 football on a full size field. Scroll down for basic Rules and Playing Formats.
The focus is on fun – we want to see happy, smiling players - this is our aim each weekend for our MiniRoos players.
Football at Lindfield FC is team-based, community football. Players generally train with their team once per week from April to August and then play a match on the weekend. LFC do NOT run football classes on Saturday mornings.
Below we have answered many common questions about how community football works. If you are new to football please also read our New Players FAQs page which will help guide you.
Our Age Coordinators are all volunteer parents like yourselves, so please value the precious time they are giving to our football community and please read the information on our website - most answers can be found here. If you still need assistance, you can contact your relevant Age Coordinator (AC) via the email address - Contact Us.
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WHEN are games played?
LFC submit teams into the Winter season NSFA MiniRoos competition which runs from April to August.
Saturday Mornings: Mixed boys and girls U6–U11 between 8.30am - midday
Sunday Mornings: Girls only G6-G11 between 8.30am - midday
Lindfield Sports Centre runs the Summer and Autumn, 5 A-side competition on the Clubhouse courts.
Not sure which age group your child should be playing in? Whatever age your child is turning THIS year determines the age group eg if turning 8 will be in U8 or G8. Still not sure check Age Eligibility here.
WHERE are games played?
The Northern Suburbs Football Association (NSFA) stretches from Brooklyn to North Sydney. For MiniRoos U6-U9 this is split into two zones with Ryde Rd being the rough middle point. Lindfield is based in the southern zone.
North: Pymble to Berowra
South: Gordon to North Sydney
For a full list of grounds and their address details go to Find A Ground.
As a guide only, the following matches can be expected to be player at:
U6 & U7: play at MiniRoos hubs. LFC Home Hubs are at the LFC Clubhouse Courts & Regimental.
U8 & U9: play at larger ovals. LFC Home ovals are Redbank (Fiddens Wharf) and Edenborough.
U10 & U11: play across the full length of the Association. LFC Home ovals Loyal Henry and Regimental.
New Sunday Girls Comp G6 & G7: NSFA have introduced a G6/G7 flexible playing format to provide female players with a positive and fun introduction to the game. The program for LFC operates in the Southern hub, where the girls play at Sunday 9am, location alternating weekly between LFC Clubhouse & Bales Park Chatswood. Young female role models facilitate fun warm up games before they split into small-sided games. The flexible and inclusive nature of the program has seen 50% growth from year 1 to year 2. Format is slightly different to Mixed. More details will be provided at the Welcome to Football morning- click here to book your child’s spot!
How do the Age Groups work?
Ages are based on the age your child is turning THIS season.
We cater for children aged Under 5* through to Under 18s.
We describe these groups as U6, U7, U8 etc for the Saturday Boys and Girls Mixed games and G6, G7, G8 etc for the Girls Only Sunday games. We sometimes also will write eg U/G 6 for a combined training session etc meaning players from both the Sat and Sun comps.
Special note, the youngest a child can be is 4 turning 5 yrs in the current season. We cannot take children who turn 4 in the current year.
Preseason Skills Training
All Welcome! Sessions available for new and existing boys and girls aged U/G6-U/G11 who wish to sharpen their skills prior to the start of the Winter Season which doesn’t begin until April.
Skills training commences 23rd Feb.
5 week program COST $55!
SIGN UP and Payment is via the Programs tab on Team Grader: Programs/Preseason Skills Training.
Contact Gisell: superskills@lindfieldfc.com.au if have any problems or Louise for any payment queries: accounts@lindfieldfc.com.au
SuperSkills Midweek Training
Most teams undertake one session of training every week during the season which is usually from April-August.
Most teams take up the offer of our LFC coaching program - SuperSkills. For more details go to our Player Development Page - SuperSkills.
Please make sure you and your child read the Player Code of conduct expected at our SuperSkills training.
Please refer to our Training Grounds Allocation Policy for the detail of how grounds are allocated.
Welcome Back to Football: Teams & Grading
U6 & U7: All New Players are encouraged to attend our Welcome to Football morning - a free ‘Come and Try Football’ session. Kids will meet the coaches and have a kick on the courts. Parents will have the opportunity to have all their questions answered, check out the facilities and purchase uniforms. You must sign up to attend as capacity is limited.
Please click here to find out more and confirm your child’s spot.
U6 & U7 Development Squad: if your child is really keen on football and you think they might be talented enough to make the Development Squad please get in touch with your Age Coordinator U6 or U7 to discuss next steps and whether you should sign them up to the development squad grading trial.
Friendship Teams: please read the information on how your child can be placed in a friendship team on our Grading & Selection page (scroll down). The closing date for Play with Friends requests is early March!
Preseason Friendly Games: as part of our grading & selection process, we organise a number of friendly preseason games to help teams get organised and into the correct division - so watch out for dates for these LFC vs LFC games in March as these happen very soon after team announcements ie quite short notice.
Additional Opportunities
Country Cousins Tour - TBC we need a coordinator for this program to run.
Team spirit is at the heart of what we do at LFC! With that in mind, we have introduced a football regional tour called Country Cousins, for our social teams & development squad players in the U10-U14 age groups. We have found that a fun weekend away, playing the sport you love, is a great team bonding experience for our Development League teams (and their parents) and wish to extend the opportunity to all boys and girls.
Opportunity to play Football for your Primary School
Skellern Cup - Girls
The Skellern Cup is a primary school annual tournament for girls in years 3 to 6. It started in 2017 and has been so successful that it has now expanded to include 700 players from local schools across the region! Amanda and Kim Skellern, our LFC Women’s All Age Coordinators - whom the Cup has been named after, would like to see your school get involved in this year's great day of fun, friendship and football! See what they have to say here.
NSFA Boys Primary Schools Cup
Head to the NSFA website for more information and to register your team.
Important Downloads
I’m ready to JOIN? What happens next?
1.Every player must Register and Pay before they will be allocated to a team and allowed to play football.
Read the helpful information on How to Register and access the Help Guide
Claim your Active Kids Voucher
If registering 3 or more players, enquire about Family Discount
Then register on the Play Football website using the direct link for Juniors on our Registration Page
Make a note of your Play Football Login Details and your FFA Number - you will need them access your team and to sign up each year.
2. Attend Welcome to Football (U6 & U7) events. Sign up via Team Grader to secure your time slot.
3. Submit Play with Friends Requests by closing dates
4. If your child is super keen to get started and can’t wait for April kickoff, sign them up to the Preseason Skills Training - sign up is by individual, not teams.
5. Age Coordinators will be in touch later in March once Teams have been formed with more specific details, but if you are keen to help, please register as a volunteer - we require 3 adults per team to help manage and coordinate.
6. Check Team Grader for Team announcements: Go to Teams/Find My Team/input your FFA number
7. Purchase Uniform and Boots & Shin pads - see below requirements
8. Agree who will be Team Manager - manager will apply for SuperSkills Training Time Slot
9. Parents must complete a Sign up Form for each child undertaking SuperSkills
10. Check Dates for LFC vs LFC practice matches
11. Keep up to date by regularly checking email and the Home Page “What’s Happening at LFC?” You will also find a downloadable document of Important Dates for the season.
12. MiniRoos requires parental input every week to make it work. Please read through the information on the MiniRoos Parents Page - this is for all parents so you can understand how Game Day works.
It takes a team to run a team! Everyone can help across the season, there is a wealth of information on the Parents Page and usually there will be a parent information session before the season kicks off to help you understand what is required. Most kids play football for many seasons, so to be fair, we recommend sharing the various roles across the season and year to year.
I’m still unsure of a few things, who can I talk to?
We would ask you to please bear in mind that some age groups have 150-200 children in them, so it may take a few days at for our volunteer Age Coordinator to get back to you at peak times!
So before you shoot off an email, we kindly request that you first read back through all the above links and information and check the Player Frequently asked Questions page.
Discounts Available
Uniform Requirements
To get started, you only need a few items. The below required items, as well as additional gear (excluding football boots), are available for purchase through our online store.
Lindfield Blue Playing Shirt - new shirts in 2024. The old MB ones in this picture will no longer be accepted. Details to follow on how new shirts will be distributed.
Lindfield Shorts
Lindfield Socks
Shin pads & football boots are mandatory
White Away Shirts are a requirement only for SAP League players and anyone attending tournaments such as Kanga.
Shirt Numbers are only needed for anyone attending tournaments such as Kanga. Both the Blue and White shirts must have the same, unique number within the team - ie no two players can have the same number.
Special Equipment Requirements - please read the NSFA Policy found here regarding spectacles, jewellery, caps etc.
Uniform Shop
Place your order through our Online Store and wait for the confirmation email to say that it is ready for pickup.
Pickup is onsite at the Uniform Shop downstairs, under the clubhouse.
Opening hours vary, but the shop is always open Friday nights during the season (except holidays), plus additional nights and some Saturdays in Feb/March before the competition starts.
Please always check the website for specific hours as it varies throughout the season.
TOP TIP: get in early to avoid the queues in the last few weeks before kickoff!
Rules and Playing Formats
There are a basic set of General Rules plus age group specific rules.
Mixed U6 & U7
The U6 and U7 teams split into 2 groups and play small-sided games with four players per team (no goalkeeper). In these age groups the sides are mixed girls and boys and the focus is purely on fun and learning to enjoy the game in a non-competitive environment.
Mixed U8 & U9 and Girls G8 & G9
The U8 and U9 squads continue to develop a love of football, in a non-competitive environment on slightly larger grounds with a seven-a side format (1-3-3), including a goalkeeper with a larger goal.
Mixed U10 & U11 and Girls G10 & G11
Moving closer to traditional football format, U10 and U11 play nine-a-side (1-3-2-3 formation) with a larger ball (size 4) and a larger goal (5m x 2m). Games times are now 25 minutes each way.
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