Joey Soccer 2024 - TEAM REGISTRATION OPENS MONDAY 22 JANUARY
Joey Soccer is an initiative of UWA-Nedlands Football Club that started in 2009. The program now has over 950 children playing from 25 different schools on Saturday afternoons, during the winter terms. Children from Kindy to Year 3 can play with their friends and school mates in teams at College Park, Nedlands. New schools are always welcome.
The game format for Joey Soccer is based on the Football Federation of Australia (FFA) small-sided games (SSG) model. The teams play 5-a-side football with simplified rules. This format provides maximum fun with simplified rules and minimal emphasis on winning and a full focus on enjoyment. It is the perfect way for your child to enjoy the benefits of being part of a team, make friends and stay active.
Key Dates for Joey Soccer 2024
Monday 22 January - Team registration opens.
Monday 5 February - Player registration opens.
Friday 19 April - Coaches education session
Thursday 25 April - Kit collection
Saturday 27 April - Session 1 Joey Soccer
As a school-based football program, the team registration will be set up by the Team Manager from the school and your child can then register for the team, with their own details. Your child will be able to play soccer with their school friends and make new friends along the way. Each team consists of 7-10 players (maximum depending on year groups) from the same year group with 5 on the field at any one time. Players are grouped according to their year at school. Teams can be formed in year groups from Kindy up to Year 3 for girls and boys (mixed or single-sex).
Teams can select their Saturday kick off times from the following.
Session 1 (Kindy, Pre-Primary, Year 1 & Year 2)
1pm - coaches arrive for pre-game drills session with Technical Director
1:15 pm - players arrive - warm up and drill.
1:30 pm - Start of game (2 x 20 minute halves)
2:15 pm - Finish
Session 2 (Pre-Primary, Year 1, Year 2 & Year 3)
2:30pm - coaches arrive for pre-game drills session with Technical Director
2:45 pm - players arrive - warm up and drill.
3 pm - Start of game (2 x 20 minute halves)
Joey Soccer Training
We do offer additional training for our Joey Soccer players. Sessions will be on Wednesday afternoons starting on Wednesday 1 May, with Mark Lee. Sessions will be held at UWA Sports Park at the following times.
Kindy & Pre- Primary - 4pm to 4:45pm
Year 1 & Year 2 - 5pm to 5:45pm
Year 3 players are invited to join the club’s Skills Acquisition program. Skills Acquisition Program (SAP) — UWA-Nedlands Football Club (uwanfc.com.au)
Kit and Equipment
In 2024 players will have the option of registering at a reduced rate if they wish to use their 2023 Joey Soccer shirt. Players wishing to purchase a new shirt for the 2024 season, can do so at registration. All players will be supplied with a Joey Soccer ball (Size 3) which they should bring to each session and training session.
Each player will need their own shin pads (compulsory for games), long socks, shorts or skirt, football boots or trainers, a personal drink bottle and sunscreen.
Essential Joey Soccer Documents:
Joey Soccer Rules
Joey Soccer Code of Conduct
Joey Spring League
Joey Spring League is a 6 week program, still on Saturday afternoons and played at UWA Sports Park.
The program will run on the following dates in August and September 2024. Expressions of Interest will open later in the year.
Team Registration for Joey Soccer will open on January 22nd
“I like playing with my team mates and having fun on the pitch because it is really fun to play with your team mates”
Matthew - Joey Soccer Player
“We have got four kids and have got three through and a fourth one in a couple of years, it is just a lot of fun. Kids out there running around, giggling, laughing, scoring the odd goal. It’s perfect.”
Damian – Joey Soccer Parent