Miniroos and Junior Registrations

Interested in joining the Squadron for 2026?

We’re expecting a significant increase in registrations across all age groups for the 2026 season. To avoid missing out, we strongly encourage all players wishing to participate to complete their registration as early as possible.

Registration links for returning players have already been emailed, and a reminder has also been posted in Heja.
For those who submitted an Expression of Interest, registration links will be emailed on Wednesday, 21 January 2026. If additional spots are available after this we will open registrations up to the public. To stay up to date please follow us on Facebook.

Before you begin the registration process, please take a moment to read the important information below. Additional details will be provided as we move closer to the start of the season.

Information about 2026 Season

Games

All games for Girls/Women will be played on Saturdays as Home and Away Fixture for Age Groups U7, U9, U11 and U13. Applicable age is taken on January 1st. Eg if you are aged 10 on January 1st, you will play U11.

 All games for Boys/men will be played on Sundays as Home and Away Fixture for Age Groups U7, U8, U9, U10, U11, U13 and U15. Applicable age is taken on January 1st. Eg if you are aged 10 on January 1st, you will play U11.

2026 Age Groups:

U7- 2019/2020, U8- 2018, U9- 2017, U10- 2016, U11- 2015, U13- 2013/2014, U15- 2011/2012

 The first game of the season will be the weekend of April 25th / 26th. Fixtures will be released by Football Victoria prior to season commencing and will be available to view on the DRIBBL app. (Further information about this will follow)

Team Selection

To ensure the best playing experience for all players, team selection will be held prior to team allocations to ensure everyone is placed in the most suitable team.

Players need to have registered to take part in selections

 Team selection dates

Tuesday 17 Feb U7 & 8

Thursday 19 Feb U9 & 10

Tuesday 25 Feb U11

Thursday 26 Feb U13 & 15

Team selection details will be finalised & participants informed during March  

Training

Pre-Season Training will be held at Sovereign Drive, Mount Duneed starting Tuesday 3 March until Tuesday 31 March for all teams - times will be communicated in due course.

 There will be no training during the Easter break (2 – 9 April)

 Training nights will be re-commence from Tuesday April 14th at Pelican Park, Central Boulevard, Armstrong Creek.

 Tuesday Nights- U8 and U9, U13 and U15

Thursday Nights- U7 and U11, U13 and U15

(U13, U15- Both Tuesday and Thursday nights)

Cost

Fees for Miniroos (U7-U11) for 2026 will be $320

Fees for Juniors (U13-U15) for 2026 will be $360

This includes all equipment, training sessions, games, clubhouse and ground expenses, training top, referee fees (where applicable) and season launch and presentation day event. .

Registration Process

Due to changes in the registration process implemented by Football Australia, all federation fees have to be paid as part of the initial registration process online. The federation fees are $78 for Miniroos or $118 for Juniors which are included in the total fee. These can no longer be deferred and paid via the club.

Option 1 - Payment in full. Payment in full of the above fee, your registration will then be reviewed and approved by a member of the team.

Option 2 - Payment of federation fees and deferral of club fees. A payment of association fees will be made at point of registration; a payment plan must then be agreed with the club treasurer (treasurer@armstrongunitedfc.com) to arrange payment of the remaining clubportion of the fees. Your registration will be approved and activated once payments are completed.

All player fees will be required to be paid in full in order to be eligible to play in Round 1 of the season.

Playing Kit

All players will need to wear an AUFC navy 2025/2026 playing shirt. If you still have one that fits from 2025 this can be worn again. All players will need to provide their own Navy blue playing socks and navy blue shorts.

New playing tops, shorts and socks and other club merchandise can be purchased through the club closer to season start date.

All players will need to wear appropriate soccer boots and shin guards to all games and training sessions.

Training Tops will be provided as part of the registration fee. Details on how to purchase kit/obtain the training tops will be communicated shortly.

Volunteers

Our club is 100% run by volunteers and as such we are always in need of helping hands throughout the season!  There is the expectation that all families will be assisting as needed throughout the season and all families will be rostered to assist in our canteen and BBQ on Game Days. We appreciate all help from all families and our club could not run without our volunteers.

Communication

All team communication will once again be done via the Heja app. Once teams are confirmed, you will be added to your child's team for specific team communication. You will be given Access once your team has been allocated.

The 'Club Announcement' section of the Heja app will be regularly used throughout the season so please ensure you are checking this regularly so you are up to date on all club communications.