MiniRoos (Under 6 to Under 12)

Springfield United provides a welcoming club environment where young players can learn, play and belong.

Our MiniRoos program offers:

• A fun and supportive introduction to club football
• Teams for a wide range of ages, abilities and experience levels
• Opportunities for boys and girls to play
• Age-appropriate training and game formats
• A focus on confidence, participation and development
• A strong community club environment
• A pathway into FQ Academy, youth football and senior football
• Opportunities for parents to get involved and support their child’s team

MiniRoos is not just about learning football skills. It also helps children build confidence, make friends, learn teamwork, listen to coaches, support teammates and enjoy being active.

Registrations for the 2026 MiniRoos season are completed through the Springfield United registration system.

Registration Information

Before registering, please make sure you have reviewed the registration information, fee informationand registration process pages so you understand the required steps and payments.

When registering, please select your child’s correct age group based on their year of birth. If your child’s age group is full, please do not register them in another age group. Instead, please complete the waitlist form and the club will contact you if a position becomes available.

Families may be able to provide team, friend or training preferences during registration. Springfield United will do its best to consider requests where possible, however preferences are not guaranteed and team placement depends on player numbers, coach availability, field space and team balance.

Players are not fully registered and cannot train or play until all required registration steps and payments have been completed. This includes Springfield United registration, Football Queensland registration through Squadi, and Football Australia registration through LetsPlayFootball where required.

Every child develops at a different pace.

Some players are new to football and are still learning the basics. Others may have been playing for several years and are ready for a more challenging environment.

Springfield United offers MiniRoos teams across different levels so players can be placed in an environment that best suits their current stage of development.

Our aim is to help every player feel supported, challenged and confident.

MiniRoos is a great option for children who:

• Want to try football for the first time
• Enjoy running, playing and being active
• Want to make friends and be part of a team
• Are ready for weekly training and Saturday games
• Want to improve their football skills
• Enjoy learning in a fun and supportive environment

Your child does not need to be experienced to join MiniRoos. Many players start as beginners and develop confidence throughout the season.

Kangaroos

Kangaroos teams are for players from Under 8 to Under 12 who have average to above-average skills and are generally more experienced.

These teams are suited to players who are ready for a more challenging football environment and may be looking to continue developing towards advanced football pathways.

Kangaroos teams generally train two nights per week.

Non-Kangaroos

These teams are generally suited to players who have some football experience and are continuing to develop their skills and confidence.

This may include players who have played club football before, participated in school football, or taken part in football clinics or programs.

Non-Kangaroos teams generally train one night per week.

Training days and times are confirmed once teams are finalised.

As a general guide:

• Kangaroos teams usually train two nights per week, generally from 5:30pm to 6:30pm
• Non-Kangaroo teams usually train one night per week, generally from 5:30pm to 6:30pm
• Training is usually held from Monday to Thursday, depending on the age group and team allocation
• Non-Kangaroos training usually begins around late February or early March, depending on the season start date

Families are able to provide team or training preferences during registration. While the club will do its best to consider preferences, they cannot be guaranteed.

MiniRoos games are generally played on Saturday mornings from April/May to September, as determined by the Football Queensland calendar.

Games may be played at Springfield United or away at other clubs, generally within the Ipswich and south-west Brisbane region.

Girls teams may occasionally travel further depending on the number of teams available in each age group.

Fixtures and draws are released through Squadi once finalised by Football Queensland.

Players registered in MiniRoos are expected to attend:

• Weekly training sessions
• Saturday games
• Home and away fixtures

MiniRoos is a team-based program, and regular attendance helps players build confidence, develop skills and support their teammates.

Families should consider training and game commitments before registering.

For players seeking a more advanced football environment, Springfield United also offers an FQ Academy pathway from Under 10 to Under 12.

The FQ Academy is separate from the standard MiniRoos community program and provides a more structured development environment for selected players.

MiniRoos players who show strong commitment, ability and coachability may choose to trial for Kangaroos teams or future Academy opportunities as they progress.

For more information, please visit our FQ Academy page.

Springfield United is a community football club, and our MiniRoos teams rely on parent volunteers.

Each team requires parent volunteers to assist as:

• Coach
• Assistant coach
• Manager

No previous coaching experience is required. Springfield United provides support, guidance and coaching resources to help parent volunteers throughout the season.

Football Australia also provides coaching resources, including session plans, videos, fundamental skill activities and coaching tips to support community coaches.

The club greatly appreciates the parents who step forward to help create a positive and enjoyable football experience for our players.

See further information about this on our coaches and managers page.

The MiniRoos team placement process generally works as follows:

• Please register your child in their correct age group.
• Team and training preferences can be provided during registration but are not guaranteed.
• Players cannot train or play until all required registration steps and payments have been completed.
• All teams require parent volunteer support.
• Players must wear shin pads for training and games.
• Squad numbers and team placements depend on registrations, coaches and available competitions.

Some MiniRoos age groups may reach capacity due to team numbers, coach availability and field space. If registrations are full for your child’s age group, we encourage you to join the waitlist.

Joining the waitlist means Springfield United can contact you if:

• A place becomes available in an existing team
• Additional players are needed in your child’s age group
• A new team can be formed
• A suitable training or team option opens up

Available spots are advertised on our registration page, so we encourage families to check the page regularly for the latest updates on open age groups and waitlist availability.

Please make sure you:

• Select the correct age group for your child
• Complete the waitlist form with accurate contact details
• Keep an eye on your emails for any updates from the club

Waitlist places are not guaranteed, but the club will do its best to accommodate players where possible.

Join the waitlist to be considered if a MiniRoos place becomes available.

2026 SUFC Waitlist