Team and Age Group overview

Balgownie Junior Football Club fields teams (mixed, boys and girls) from U6 until U18 (boys).

The U6 to U11 are called MiniRoos and the U12 to U18 age groups are classified as “graded” teams. 

In 2025 we are introducing “grouped” U10 and U11 teams based on families and players that would like their players to be involved in teams that play against other Clubs advanced or higher level teams. 

MiniRoos – U6 to U11

A fun and engaging introduction to football for boys and girls aged 5-11.

MiniRoos is a smaller version of football that provides boys and girls aged 5-11 with a fun introduction to the world game.

MiniRoos is designed for kids; it is all about having fun, learning new skills and making life-long friends.

MiniRoos provides opportunities for boys and girls of all abilities, shapes and sizes to play football. Games are played on smaller fields, with a reduced number of players to ensure everyone gets plenty of football action. As children grow, field sizes and teams expand too. Games are non-competitive, with no wins or losses recorded.

For a full run down on Miniroos rules and formats you can download the guide here: MiniRoos Playing Guide.

Parents of U6 & U7 players should read the BJFC U6 & U7 Guide Book to assist in ensuring your child has an enjoyable season.

To register, a player must be turning at least 5 in 2025 and not be older than 18 any time during the 2025 playing season. 

Go to the Registration Process page to read more details about the process.

In order for a player to play up a grade, see the Out of Age Policy page. 

Graded Teams U10 – U18

From the age of 10, players can request to be placed into teams that are grouped or graded based on ability, and compete within appropriate competition divisions within the Football South Coast district.

See Grading Policy to read more on the guidelines used by the Club to sort team lists.  

Girls only, Boys only, Girls and Boys Mixed Teams

Girls may request to play within Mixed (boys and girls) teams from U6 to U15.

Girls may request to play in Girls only teams from U6 to U18. 

Coaches & Managers

Coaches and Managers are all volunteers but must be approved by the Club Committee. For more information on becoming a Coach or Manager, go to the Coaches & Managers page. All coaches are encouraged to compete FFA coaching courses, and are supported by the BJFC Technical Committee.

# 2025 Season Registrations opened this morning and a $25 Early Bird discount is in place for new and returning families / players across all age groups from today until the end of January. # Our BJFC home page and BJFC Registration Process page have the detail and links you need:-> BJFC Home Page - www.balgowniejuniors.com.au/-> BJFC Registration Process - www.balgowniejuniors.com.au/registration-process/# Please note a couple of key points we have learnt from todays first 10 registrations include:-> Football Australia has built and launched a new Playfootball 2.0 registration portal, so things are new, different and sometimes a bit confusing as the system is still new. Please read our website pages listed above, log in to Playfootball, claim your old account so it migrates your player and family details across, search and find Balgownie Junior Football Club then register in the appropriate age group for your player. -> The images associated with this post shows our various BJFC age groups are available and 'Open for Registrations' across age groups from U6 to U18 in Mixed, Boys or Girls categories.-> Once registered your player will be status = pending prior to Club review and approval.-> The new Playfootball system works best on desktop and or laptops. Mobile phones and tablets are proving difficult to complete a registration in the new system.🥅⚽🥅 ... See MoreSee Less
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# Balgownie 1, Eschol Park 6 - Our last remaining team still playing finished their season with a loss yesterday in the Champion of Champions Semi Final. -> Congratulations to the U15 boys team for a great season winning their Competition and Grand Final and making the Semi Finals of the State Cup and also the Champion of Champions tournament. ... See MoreSee Less
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# Congratulations to Bodhi L, from our U9 White team for entering and then winning the major prize in the Football South Coast / IMB Bank 'Star of the Season' competition.Thank you to IMB Bank who has generously donated $500 to Balgownie Junior Football Club in addition the $500 Bodhi has now got in his new IMB account. Thank you also to Football South Coast for running the competition.It was all smiles when Bodhi from Balgownie Junior Football Club claimed his #IMBBank Stars of the Season prize. His entry into the competition, which is run in conjunction with Football South Coast, earned him $500 for himself PLUS $500 for his club."Soccer all day, that’s all I want to play! Kicking the ball with friends, wishing the day would never end. Defend, deflect, dribble, attack, score!"Congratulations Bodhi! And congratulations Balgownie Football Club!#IMBBank #CommunitySupport ... See MoreSee Less
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Ground Status

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Where & when am I playing?

All teams can check their game times & locations at Dribl – select your Age Group and scroll to find your game.

Ground Locations for other clubs

Balgownie Junior Football Club Incorporated ABN: 91 822 455 631
Clubhouse: 17 Para Street, Balgownie, NSW, 2519
Postal Address: PO Box 3096, Balgownie, NSW 2519