Juniors

Our Junior Soccer Program is designed to provide the best learning environment for young players, helping each individual reach their full potential. With a strong focus on skill development, teamwork, and enjoyment, we ensure that every player is supported in their football journey.

Our program is built around realistic expectations that meet the needs of young footballers, focusing on player growth rather than just match results. We create a positive, development-focused environment where players build confidence, resilience and a lifelong love for the game.

Season 2025 Junior teams (U21+)

  • Boys  – U12, U13, U14 & U15

Game Days

  • Saturday – Boys U12
  • Sunday – Boys U13, U14 & U15

Training

Two training sessions are held per week, on Tuesdays & Thursdays. Trainings are compulsory.

Fees

Season 2025 fees for Juniors (U12+) is $784. This includes

  • Club Fee: $624 (inclusive of FV/FA fees, uniforms, team registration, and group fees) and
  • Coach Levy: $160

 

 

Additional Info

Football Victoria(FV) requires players to play in the correct age group. Player age is determined by the year they are born in, this may not correspond with the players school year level.

FV allows players to play up an age group by exception and not as a rule. FV does not allow players to play down an age group, however a dispensation process is available in extenuating circumstances.

FV allows Girls U12, U13 and U14 to play in the Boys competition, U15 and above requires approval by Football Victoria’s dispensation process. Boys of any age are not permitted to play in the Girls competition.

U12 – Born in 2013

  • Games are graded competitions for points in a 9 v 9 format.
  • Match days are Saturdays.
  • Home games are at Fawkner Park with kick off at 11:00 am.  Away games kick off at a time determined by the opposition.
  • Games are 60 minutes duration (30 mins each way), played on 1/2 of a full size pitch with Goal Keepers and using size 4 balls.
  • Training takes place twice a week (Usually Tuesdays & Thursdays and training time determined by the team coach). Training is compulsory.
  • The club kit is required to be purchased as part of registration.
  • All players must wear shin guards.
  • The full club kit – team shirt, shorts and socks are required to be worn for all games. 

U13 – Born in 2012

  • Games are graded competitions for points in a 9 v 9 format.
  • Match days are Sundays.
  • Home games are at Fawkner Park usually kick off is 9am .  Away games kick off at a time determined by the opposition.
  • Games are 60 minutes duration (30 mins each way), played on 1/2 of a full size pitch with Goal Keepers and using size 4 balls.
  • Training takes place twice a week (Usually Tuesdays & Thursdays and training time determined by the team coach). Training is compulsory.
  • The club kit is required to be purchased as part of registration.
  • All players must wear shin guards.
  • The full club kit – team shirt, shorts and socks are required to be worn for all games. 

U14+

  • Games are graded competitions for points in a 11 v 11 format.
  • Match days are Sundays.
  • Home games are at Fawkner Park kick off times will vary by age group with younger players kicking off earlier in the day.  Away games kick off at a time determined by the opposition.
  • U14 Games are 60 minutes duration (30 mins each way), played on a full size pitch using size 5 balls.
  • U15 Games are 70 minutes duration (35 mins each way), played on a full size pitch using size 5 balls.
  • Training takes place twice a week (Usually Tuesdays & Thursdays and training time determined by the team coach). Training is compulsory.
  • The club kit is required to be purchased as part of registration.
  • All players must wear shin guards.
  • The full club kit – team shirt, shorts and socks are required to be worn for all games. 

 

 

Season 2025

The regular season starts around late April continuing through to September (generally around 16-18 rounds home and away). 

Fixtures

FV releases the season leagues and fixtures in mid-April (1-2 weeks before the start of the season).

See all SYSC Gameday fixtures.

 

 

Parents & Guardians at SYSC

South Yarra Soccer Club is proudly volunteer-run and our success depends on the support and involvement of our community. To ensure everything runs smoothly, we ask that every parent or guardian contribute their time to help make a difference.

Volunteer rosters will be shared ahead of each game or event. Parents are expected to either complete their required volunteer hours or, if unable to do so, pay the volunteer levy during registration.

For more details please reader the Volunteer Levy Policy.

There are many ways to get involved—whether by taking on an official role, assisting with training equipment, setting up for training sessions or match days, organising a BBQ, supporting fundraisers, or joining the Juniors subcommittee. Your support helps create the best possible experience for our players—thank you for being part of the club!

For further information about the expectations of parents at SYSC please read the Parents Code of Conduct and Parental Responsibility Policy.

Team Managers

Junior team managers are parent-volunteers who are the “glue” between coaches, other parents, and the Club. For information on what being a team manager entails, please have a look at the Team Manager Handbook, and let your child’s coach know if you’re interested in taking on the role for your child’s team.

Child Safety Officer 

A Child Safety Officer (CSO) is the first point of contact for members with protection or child safety enquiries and complaints. CSOs provide information about available options and can also guide the club on member protection policies and related issues. They remain impartial and do not mediate or investigate complaints.

We are seeking volunteers to take on this essential role. If you’re interested, please contact us at Juniors@southyarrasc.com.au

Registration for Coaches, Managers and Volunteers in Play Football is mandatory. There is no fee attached to this registration. It is a requirement to register every year even if registered in previous years. All Coaches, Managers and Volunteers will be requested to provide a current Working with Children Check number. To obtain or renew an existing check, please visit working with children check  to commence the process.

 

Team Sponsors

South Yarra Soccer Club is seeking sponsors for the upcoming season! If you’d like to sponsor your child’s team, one of the Senior’s teams, or become a sponsor of the Club—or if you know of another individual or business who might—please send an email to Juniors@southyarrasc.com.au

 
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