Frequently Asked Questions

In 2025, we are expecting the Geelong competitions will have the following age groups, but these are subject to the number of teams submitted by Clubs in each age group:

Miniroos

• Under 7s, Under 9s and Under 11s. Girls only teams in each group also

Junior Boys

• Under 13s (A, B, C and D grade)
• Under 15s (A and B grade)
• Under 17s

Junior Girls

• Under 13s (A and B grade)
• Under 15s (A and B grade)
• Under 17s

The default age group your child will be placed in is based on their year of birth

• Under 7s - 2018 and 2019
• Under 9s - 2016 and 2017
• Under 11s - 2014 and 2015
• Under 13s - 2012 and 2013
• Under 15s - 2010 and 2011
• Under 17s - 2008 and 2009

Anyone playing in an older age group is entirely at the Club's and coach's discretion.

The registration fees for 2024 were as follows with no increases expected in 2025. The cost of uniforms is not included in these fees, and is covered in the Uniforms section further down

• Senior Men Metro State 4 $400 ($375 for Under 18s)
• Senior Men Geelong Comp $375
• Senior Women $275
• Juniors (U13s up to U17s) $375 - this includes those playing Metro competitions also
• Miniroos (U11 and U9s) $325
• Miniroos (U7s) $275

The fees include the following where applicable:

Football Victoria registration cost including basic player insurance

Team entry costs

Referees fees

Coaching costs - this incorporates the cost of free registration for volunteer coaches and coaches uniforms

Club running costs - rent, power, insurance, cleaning, waste disposal and other admin costs

Cost of providing training equipment each year

The season starts in April and ends in September. Preseason training will begin in January to March depending on age group.

Default game days are as follows:

• State League Senior Men and Reserves - Saturdays
• Sunday League Men - Sundays
• Senior Women - Saturdays
• Under 13, Under 15 and Under 17 Girls - Saturdays
• Under 13, Under 15 and Under 17 Boys - Sundays
• Under 7s, Under 9s and Under 11s - Sunday mornings

With so many teams to accomodate, and limited training space available, we have to be creative when it comes to training. These are the default training times, and sessions will be at Grovedale Reserve unless informed otherwise

• All Senior Men’s Teams and Under 17 Boys - Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7pm to 8.30pm
• Senior Women - Mondays and Wednesdays from 7pm to 8.30pm
• Junior Boys - Under 13s and Under 15s - Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5.30pm to 6.45pm
• Junior Girls - Under 13s and Under 15s - Mondays and Wednesdays from 5.30pm to 6.45pm
• Miniroos - Under 11s - Mondays and Wednesdays from 5.30pm to 6.30pm 
• Miniroos - Under 9s - Mondays or Thursdays from 5.30pm to 6.30pm depending on which team you are in 
• Miniroos - Under 7s - Wednesdays from 5.30pm to 6.30pm

Training on public holidays and during school holidays is at the coaches' discretion

Training - any comfortable clothing can be worn. Shin pads are a necessity if you want to take part in a training session.

Game Day - Uniforms are to be purchased directly from our supplier, Macron. The link to the online store is

https://macronvic.com.au/pages/barwon-sc

Please make sure you have tried on the samples at the Club before you order as no refunds will be made.

Returning players from 2024 will only need to buy a new playing shirt. The packages for 2025 will be loaded on the club store in early 2025.

Any player in under 13s or older who wears skins under their kit, these must be a blue top and blue or flesh colour bottoms.

All other merchandise can be ordered and paid for online directly from our suppliers.

Please do not register unless you have been informed that you have been allocated a spot on one of our teams.

It is a mandatory requirement for all of our players, coaches and team officials to register on the PlayFootball website. This is necessary before any player can take the field in matches against other teams.

Registrations are managed through the PlayFootball system, which is not run by the club. Any issues in registering can be resolved by contacting the support number on their website

The links to register will be available when the system opens in 2025.

The easiest way to pay is when you complete the Play Football registration.

You can also make a direct payment into our bank account, using the player's name and age group as a reference eg. J Smith U9.

Our Bendigo Bank account details are

Barwon Soccer Club

BSB 633 000

Account Number 103548855