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MINIROOS

PROGRAMS

At Football Smarts Academy, we offer a range of programs for players that fall into the "Miniroos" category. This group includes Under 8s through to Under 11s. 

WEEKLY SESSIONS

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WEEKLY SESSIONS are back in 2025 at Karinya! 

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We will continue to be running sessions at Karinya in Blackwood in 2025. Sessions for MiniRoos aged between U8-U11/12 are offered. Players are able to come straight from school and experience football fun between 3.40-4.30 each Monday. Spots are strictly limited to make sure each player gets the feedback they deserve. Get in touch if you are interested. 

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Term 2 2025: 

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Mondays 3.40-4.30 U8-U11

Mondays 4.35-5.25 U11-U14

 

There are two major elements of these sessions: 

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1) Ignition: we aim to help IGNITE or further add to a love of the game. Nothing is more important than a young player loving the game. 

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2) Technique: We aim to guide the player towards using the fundamental techniques required to play the game effectively, and to enjoy the game. 

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Program: Ball mastery, 1v1, first touch, running with the ball, striking the ball (shooting and passing), teamwork. 

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Current players have first right to a spot, please enquire for any other availability.

 

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UPCOMING SESSIONS

  • Multiple Dates
    Sat, 05 Apr
    05 Apr 2025, 9:20 am – 10:40 am
    Come and join us on Saturday morning at Clapham. U8-U13. 80-minute sessions for 5 weeks. Players can buy the full kit for $110 (subject to availability). Players MUST be born between 2017-2012. 2017-born players should also be club-registered players to make sure they can benefit from the sessions.
  • Multiple Dates
    Sat, 12 Apr
    12 Apr 2025, 9:20 am – 10:40 am
    Come and join us on Saturday morning at Clapham. U8-U13. 80-minute sessions for 5 weeks. Players can buy the full kit for $110 (subject to availability). Players MUST be born between 2017-2012. 2017-born players should also be club-registered players to make sure they can benefit from the sessions.
  • Multiple Dates
    Mon, 14 Apr
    14 Apr 2025, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
    (For players born 2009 - 2017) At Karinya Reserve in Blackwood. Holiday clinic players DO NOT need Football Smarts kits. All players from all clubs and schools are welcome.
  • Multiple Dates
    Tue, 15 Apr
    15 Apr 2025, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
    (For players born 2009 - 2017) At Karinya Reserve in Blackwood. Holiday clinic players DO NOT need Football Smarts kits. All players from all clubs and schools are welcome.
  • Multiple Dates
    Wed, 16 Apr
    16 Apr 2025, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
    (For players born 2009 - 2017) At Karinya Reserve in Blackwood. Holiday clinic players DO NOT need Football Smarts kits. All players from all clubs and schools are welcome.
  • Multiple Dates
    Mon, 05 May
    05 May 2025, 3:40 pm – 4:30 pm
    Come and join Football Smarts on Mondays at Karinya, the home of Sturt Lions. Strictly limited number of players per coach. Don't miss out! Player should be U8-U11. They should be born between 2017-2014. 2017 players should enquire first.
  • Multiple Dates
    Mon, 12 May
    12 May 2025, 3:40 pm – 4:30 pm
    Come and join Football Smarts on Mondays at Karinya, the home of Sturt Lions. Strictly limited number of players per coach. Don't miss out! Player should be U8-U11. They should be born between 2017-2014. 2017 players should enquire first.
  • Multiple Dates
    Mon, 19 May
    19 May 2025, 3:40 pm – 4:30 pm
    Come and join Football Smarts on Mondays at Karinya, the home of Sturt Lions. Strictly limited number of players per coach. Don't miss out! Player should be U8-U11. They should be born between 2017-2014. 2017 players should enquire first.
  • Multiple Dates
    Mon, 26 May
    26 May 2025, 3:40 pm – 4:30 pm
    Come and join Football Smarts on Mondays at Karinya, the home of Sturt Lions. Strictly limited number of players per coach. Don't miss out! Player should be U8-U11. They should be born between 2017-2014. 2017 players should enquire first.
  • Multiple Dates
    Mon, 02 June
    02 June 2025, 3:40 pm – 4:30 pm
    Come and join Football Smarts on Mondays at Karinya, the home of Sturt Lions. Strictly limited number of players per coach. Don't miss out! Player should be U8-U11. They should be born between 2017-2014. 2017 players should enquire first.
  • Multiple Dates
    Mon, 16 June
    16 June 2025, 3:40 pm – 4:30 pm
    Come and join Football Smarts on Mondays at Karinya, the home of Sturt Lions. Strictly limited number of players per coach. Don't miss out! Player should be U8-U11. They should be born between 2017-2014. 2017 players should enquire first.
  • Multiple Dates
    Mon, 23 June
    23 June 2025, 3:40 pm – 4:30 pm
    Come and join Football Smarts on Mondays at Karinya, the home of Sturt Lions. Strictly limited number of players per coach. Don't miss out! Player should be U8-U11. They should be born between 2017-2014. 2017 players should enquire first.

SCHOOL HOLIDAY SESSIONS

Our next school holiday program dates are now listed for April 2025. See School Holidays. 

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UNDER 8s - UNDER 16s

Arrival: 8:50am​

Start: 9:00am

Finish 3.00-3:10pm

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Core skills focus: Running with the ball and first touch, scanning, communication and striking the ball (shooting)

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Players will always be grouped by ability within age groups where possible to ensure maximum participation, positive learning opportunities and a fun experience for all. Players need indoor and outdoor shoes/football boots. Shin pads are compulsory. Players should arrive having applied sunscreen and also bring a hat and food for the day. 

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DATES:

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April 14-16 at Karinya

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  • Multiple Dates
    Sat, 05 Apr
    05 Apr 2025, 9:20 am – 10:40 am
    Come and join us on Saturday morning at Clapham. U8-U13. 80-minute sessions for 5 weeks. Players can buy the full kit for $110 (subject to availability). Players MUST be born between 2017-2012. 2017-born players should also be club-registered players to make sure they can benefit from the sessions.
  • Multiple Dates
    Mon, 14 Apr
    14 Apr 2025, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
    (For players born 2009 - 2017) At Karinya Reserve in Blackwood. Holiday clinic players DO NOT need Football Smarts kits. All players from all clubs and schools are welcome.
  • Multiple Dates
    Mon, 05 May
    05 May 2025, 3:40 pm – 4:30 pm
    Come and join Football Smarts on Mondays at Karinya, the home of Sturt Lions. Strictly limited number of players per coach. Don't miss out! Player should be U8-U11. They should be born between 2017-2014. 2017 players should enquire first.
  • Multiple Dates
    Mon, 05 May
    05 May 2025, 4:35 pm – 5:25 pm
    Come and join Football Smarts on Mondays at Karinya, the home of Sturt Lions. Strictly limited number of players per coach. Don't miss out! Player should be U11-U14.
  • Multiple Dates
    Tue, 06 May
    06 May 2025, 7:45 am – 8:40 am
    Come and join Mr L once more as we learn some indoor soccer skills every Tuesday morning for 7 weeks in Term 2. We get there early, for a 7.40-7.45 start and finish at 8.35-8.40 each week. There is no Futsal the Tuesday after long weekend.
  • Multiple Dates
    Tue, 06 May
    06 May 2025, 4:20 pm – 5:30 pm
    This program is by invitation or trial only, please enquire. Kits are compulsory and should be purchased on registration page. There is a waiting list, and players are encouraged to make contact as places become available mid-late 2025.
  • Multiple Dates
    Tue, 01 Apr
    01 Apr 2025, 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm
    This program is by invitation or trial only, please enquire. Kits are compulsory and should be purchased on registration page.
  • Multiple Dates
    Tue, 01 Apr
    01 Apr 2025, 7:40 am – 8:30 am
    Come and join Mr L once more as we learn some indoor soccer skills every Tuesday morning for 8 weeks in Term 1! We get there early, for a 7.40-7.45 start and finish at 8.30 each week. We will do skills and games, maybe even have some music on and have lots of fun!
  • Multiple Dates
    Mon, 31 Mar
    31 Mar 2025, 4:35 pm – 5:25 pm
    Come and join Football Smarts on Mondays at Karinya, the home of Sturt Lions. Strictly limited number of players per coach. Don't miss out! Player should be U11-U14.
  • Multiple Dates
    Mon, 31 Mar
    31 Mar 2025, 3:40 pm – 4:30 pm
    Come and join Football Smarts on Mondays at Karinya, the home of Sturt Lions. Strictly limited number of players per coach. Don't miss out! Player should be U8-U11. They should be born between 2017-2014.
  • Multiple Dates
    Wed, 18 Dec
    18 Dec 2024, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
    (For players born 2009 - 2017) At Karinya Reserve in Blackwood. Holiday clinic players DO NOT need Football Smarts kits. All players from all clubs and schools are welcome.
  • Multiple Dates
    Tue, 10 Dec
    10 Dec 2024, 4:20 pm – 5:20 pm
    This program is by invitation or trial only, please enquire. Players travelling to Tottenham should try to enrol in this session. Players travelling to Tottenham will be given priority in this session however current players can re-enrol also. Tottenham players should have purchased a FS kit.
  • Multiple Dates
    Tue, 10 Dec
    10 Dec 2024, 7:45 am – 8:30 am
    Come and join Mr L once more as we learn some indoor soccer skills every Tuesday morning for 7 weeks in Term 4! We get there early, for a 7.40-7.45 start and finish at 8.30 each week. We will do skills and games, maybe even have some music on and have lots of fun! There is no clinic on Tues Nov 19
  • Multiple Dates
    Mon, 09 Dec
    09 Dec 2024, 4:35 pm – 5:25 pm
    Come and join Football Smarts on Mondays at Karinya, the home of Sturt Lions. Strictly limited number of players per coach. Don't miss out! Player should be U12-U15.
  • Multiple Dates
    Mon, 09 Dec
    09 Dec 2024, 3:40 pm – 4:30 pm
    Come and join Football Smarts on Mondays at Karinya, the home of Sturt Lions. Strictly limited number of players per coach. Don't miss out! Player should be U8-U12. They should be born between 2016-2012.
  • Multiple Dates
    Sat, 07 Dec
    07 Dec 2024, 10:30 am – 11:50 am
    Come and join us on Saturday morning at Clapham. Program is aimed at Term IV participants who have been with us at Karinya, and other new players who can trial for program. U13-U16. 80 minute sessions for 7 weeks. Players can buy the full kit for $105 (subject to availability).
  • Multiple Dates
    Sat, 07 Dec
    07 Dec 2024, 9:00 am – 10:20 am
    Come and join us on Saturday morning at Clapham. Program is aimed at Term IV participants who have been with us at Karinya, and other new players who can trial for program. U9-U13. 80 minute sessions for 7 weeks. Players can buy the full kit for $105 (subject to availability).
  • Multiple Dates
    Fri, 11 Oct
    11 Oct 2024, 8:50 am – 3:00 pm
    (For players born 2008 - 2017) At Karinya Reserve in Blackwood. U16 players in 2024 (2008 born only) receive 33% discount. Please ask for a code. Holiday clinic players DO NOT need Football Smarts kits. All players from all clubs and schools are welcome.

ONE OFF SESSIONS

Please enquire about one on one or a small group of 2/3 with the coach for your child/children. 

Times available can vary depending on coaches' commitments during season. A one-off session is for 50 mins at a time to be arranged. At the end of the session the coach will talk you through a pathway for your child based on their current level.

 

1 player: $75

With 2 players: $45 each.

With 3 players: $35 each.

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For longer term bookings of 6 weeks or more for sessions such as these, discounts will apply. 

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