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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 at Karinya in 2025. Term 3 and 4 dates are now up. Please enquire if interested. 

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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 3 and Term 4 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
    Mon, 20 Oct
    20 Oct 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, born between 2017-2014. 2017 players should enquire first. Come and see Jason and JD together and then Gene during Term 4.
  • Multiple Dates
    Mon, 27 Oct
    27 Oct 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, born between 2017-2014. 2017 players should enquire first. Come and see Jason and JD together and then Gene during Term 4.
  • Multiple Dates
    Mon, 03 Nov
    03 Nov 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, born between 2017-2014. 2017 players should enquire first. Come and see Jason and JD together and then Gene during Term 4.
  • Multiple Dates
    Mon, 10 Nov
    10 Nov 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, born between 2017-2014. 2017 players should enquire first. Come and see Jason and JD together and then Gene during Term 4.
  • Multiple Dates
    Mon, 17 Nov
    17 Nov 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, born between 2017-2014. 2017 players should enquire first. Come and see Jason and JD together and then Gene during Term 4.
  • Multiple Dates
    Tue, 18 Nov
    18 Nov 2025, 7:40 am – 8:40 am
    Come and join Mr L once more as we learn some indoor soccer skills every Tuesday morning for just 4 weeks in Term 4 due to a holiday. 7.40-7.45 start - 8.35-8.40 finish each week. There is NEVER Futsal the Tuesday after any long weekend. We ALWAYS start the program in Week 2 when feasible.
  • Multiple Dates
    Mon, 24 Nov
    24 Nov 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, born between 2017-2014. 2017 players should enquire first. Come and see Jason and JD together and then Gene during Term 4.
  • Multiple Dates
    Tue, 25 Nov
    25 Nov 2025, 7:40 am – 8:40 am
    Come and join Mr L once more as we learn some indoor soccer skills every Tuesday morning for just 4 weeks in Term 4 due to a holiday. 7.40-7.45 start - 8.35-8.40 finish each week. There is NEVER Futsal the Tuesday after any long weekend. We ALWAYS start the program in Week 2 when feasible.
  • Multiple Dates
    Mon, 01 Dec
    01 Dec 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, born between 2017-2014. 2017 players should enquire first. Come and see Jason and JD together and then Gene during Term 4.
  • Multiple Dates
    Tue, 02 Dec
    02 Dec 2025, 7:40 am – 8:40 am
    Come and join Mr L once more as we learn some indoor soccer skills every Tuesday morning for just 4 weeks in Term 4 due to a holiday. 7.40-7.45 start - 8.35-8.40 finish each week. There is NEVER Futsal the Tuesday after any long weekend. We ALWAYS start the program in Week 2 when feasible.
  • Multiple Dates
    Mon, 08 Dec
    08 Dec 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, born between 2017-2014. 2017 players should enquire first. Come and see Jason and JD together and then Gene during Term 4.
  • Multiple Dates
    Tue, 09 Dec
    09 Dec 2025, 7:40 am – 8:40 am
    Come and join Mr L once more as we learn some indoor soccer skills every Tuesday morning for just 4 weeks in Term 4 due to a holiday. 7.40-7.45 start - 8.35-8.40 finish each week. There is NEVER Futsal the Tuesday after any long weekend. We ALWAYS start the program in Week 2 when feasible.

SCHOOL HOLIDAY SESSIONS

Our next school holiday program dates will be in September/October 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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September 29,30 and October 1 at Karinya 2025

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  • Multiple Dates
    Mon, 20 Oct
    20 Oct 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, born between 2017-2014. 2017 players should enquire first. Come and see Jason and JD together and then Gene during Term 4.
  • Multiple Dates
    Mon, 20 Oct
    20 Oct 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. There are 8 sessions in Term 4. Come and see Jason and JD together and then Gene when he returns from holidays during Term 4.
  • Multiple Dates
    Tue, 28 Oct
    28 Oct 2025, 4:20 pm – 5:20 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 mid-late 2025. Players born 2009, 2010 and 2011 particularly will be considered. 2011 should enquire.
  • Multiple Dates
    Tue, 18 Nov
    18 Nov 2025, 7:40 am – 8:40 am
    Come and join Mr L once more as we learn some indoor soccer skills every Tuesday morning for just 4 weeks in Term 4 due to a holiday. 7.40-7.45 start - 8.35-8.40 finish each week. There is NEVER Futsal the Tuesday after any long weekend. We ALWAYS start the program in Week 2 when feasible.
  • Mon, 22 Dec
    22 Dec 2025, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
    (For players born 2009 - 2013 only) At Clapham Primary School one day only. Holiday clinic players DO NOT need Football Smarts kits. All players from all clubs and schools are welcome.
  • Multiple Dates
    Wed, 01 Oct
    01 Oct 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. Players from all clubs and schools are welcome.
  • Multiple Dates
    Tue, 16 Sept
    16 Sept 2025, 4:35 pm – 5:25 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 mid-late 2025. Players born 2009, 2010 and 2011 particularly will be considered.
  • Multiple Dates
    Tue, 09 Sept
    09 Sept 2025, 7:40 am – 8:35 am
    Come and join Mr L once more as we learn some indoor soccer skills every Tuesday morning for 7 weeks in Term 3. We get there early, for a 7.40-7.45 start and finish at 8.35-8.40 each week. There is NEVER Futsal the Tuesday after any long weekend. We ALWAYS start the program in Week 2 when feasible.
  • Multiple Dates
    Mon, 08 Sept
    08 Sept 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. There are 7 sessions allowing us to catch one up if the weather has other ideas!
  • Multiple Dates
    Mon, 08 Sept
    08 Sept 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
    Wed, 16 July
    16 July 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, 24 June
    24 June 2025, 4:20 pm – 5:20 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, 24 June
    24 June 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
    Mon, 23 June
    23 June 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, 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.
  • 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
    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
    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.

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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