What ages does Inglewood cater for?

Children aged 5 to 18 are welcome to play junior football with Inglewood.

When does the season start and finish?
The junior football season in Western Australia usually starts in early April and runs through to mid-September. Games are not played during School Holiday breaks.

Pre-season training usually commences four to six weeks before the first game.

Can my child play in a team with her/his friends?
Yes. Our policy is to provide children a positive football experience, so best efforts will be made to place friends in the same team.

Should a player be in a first level team and their friend(s) be in the second level team, the player in the first level team would have to opt to play in the second level team.

Can girls play football at Inglewood?
Absolutely! Girls play in mixed-gender teams either of their own age, or one age group younger.

Who coaches Inglewood’s junior teams?
Our Miniroos and Development teams are coached by a combination of former/current National Premier Leagues players and parent-coaches.

Parent-coaches will be supported by the Clubs’ Technical Director and Junior Co-Ordinator.

Coaches can’t do everything and require help with skill drills and activities each week. We encourage ALL parents to get involved.

When is game day for Inglewood juniors?
Under-6 and Under-7 Miniroos teams play small-sided games in an in-house competition on Sunday mornings at Walter Road Reserve, Inglewood and other grounds nearby.

Under-8 to Under-11 Miniroos teams play on Sunday mornings at venues across the north metropolitan area.

Development teams (Under-12 to Under-18) play on Sunday mornings at venues across the metropolitan area.

Fixtures for all team will be available closer to the start of the season. Please note, however, that opponents and start times are subject to change.

Players are expected to arrive for a game a minimum of 30-45 minutes prior to kick-off. Exact timings at the coaches discretion.

The home ground for all Inglewood United junior teams is Walter Road Reserve, Inglewood.

When do Inglewood juniors train?
Training takes place weekday afternoons at Walter Road Reserve, Inglewood.

Teams Under-6 to Under-9 train a minimum of once a week.

Teams Under-10 to Under-18 train twice a week.

Training days and times for each team will be confirmed closer to the start of the season.   Parents are encouraged to assist the coach in training for younger teams.

Players are expected to arrive for training a minimum of 15 minutes prior to the start time.

What equipment do I need to buy?
You will need to purchase football boots and shin pads. These items are mandatory, a player cannot train or play without both boots and shin pads.

Additionally, a range of club apparel is available to purchase for your child and/or yourself. Visit the Club Shop to view the collection.

How much will it cost for my son/daughter to play for Inglewood?
Our junior fee structure for the 2019 season is –

What does my child receive for these fees?

Miniroos team players receive:

• 2x training sessions a week
• 1x competitive game each weekend
• 1x Training Shirt
• 1x pair of Socks
• 1x pair of Shorts
• Players Membership (includes free entry to all Inglewood United home games)

Development team players receive:

• 2x training sessions a week
• 1x competitive game each weekend
• 1x Training Shirt
• 1x pair of Socks
• 1x pair of Shorts
• Players Membership (includes free entry to all Inglewood United home games)

Game Day Shirts are provided by the Inglewood United and are to be returned to the Club at the end of the season.

Where does the rest of my fees go?
The remainder of your fees go towards:

• the purchase of playing equipment – shirts, goals, nets, corner flags
• the purchase of training equipment – balls, bibs, cones
• Football West affiliation and team fees
• Football Federation Australia fees
• Game Day referee fees (Development teams only)
• end-of-season trophy presentation event
• City of Stirling ground fees
• Clubhouse maintenance
• facility insurance
• investment in infrastructure

How can I register my son/daughter to play for Inglewood?
Download and complete all pages – including shirt, shorts and sock sizes – of our Miniroos (U5-U12) and Development (U13-U18) Team Registration Form (pdf, 4244kb)

Lodge the completed form with the Club by one of the following methods –

• scan and email to registrar@inglewoodunitedfc.com.au
• post to Inglewood United FC, PO Box 91, Inglewood 6932

Pay Registration Fees by one of the following methods –

• by direct deposit – Bendigo Bank BSB:633000 A/C:151161551 – reference your child’s age group, initial of given name, surname and playing level (MN=Miniroos / DEV=Development) (eg U6CSeanMN)
• at any branch of the Bendigo Bank – Bendigo Bank BSB: 633000 A/C: 151161551 – reference your child’s age group, surname and playing level (MN=Miniroos / DEV=Development) (eg U6CSeanMN)

Can I get a refund if I decide to withdraw my child after registration?
No. Inglewood United has a strict no refund policy.

What are the requirements of parents?
Parent participation is essential in supporting and assisting in the running of the Club.

It is a requirement and expected that all parents contribute to the Club in a voluntary capacity with activities such as –

• coaching or managing a team (we recognise this role is not for everyone)
• representing the team on the Junior Action Group
• set-up and pack-away of playing pitches on matchday (goals, nets, corner flags, etc)
• referee games in the absence of a Football West allocated official
• other activities as requested by the Team Manager
• participate in fundraising ventures

Who do I talk to if I have suggestions, concerns or complaints?
The first port of call if you have a suggestion, concern or complaint is your Team Manager, who may be able to assist and/or pass on the matter to the Executive Committee for action.

If you feel you cannot approach your Team Manager, then a written submission can be made to the Club Secretary via secretary@inglewoodunitedfc.com.au

Who runs Inglewood United?
Inglewood United is a not-for-profit organisation run by volunteers.

When registering your child we require that you contribute to the operations and values of the club by complying with policies, procedures and codes of conduct.

The Executive Committee members are nominated and voted in each year at our Annual General Meeting.

How do I find out what is going on at the Club?
The best way to stay up-to-date with happenings is to –

• regularly visit inglewoodunitedfc.com.au
• ‘Like’ Inglewood United on Facebook
• sign-up for our electronic Club Newsletter via the inglewoodunitedfc.com.au homepage

Who do I contact for further information?
The pre-season period is an extremely busy time for Club officials, so please check the Club website to see if the information you are after is there.

If you cannot find what you are after, please e-mail the Club Registrar via registrar@inglewoodunitedfc.com.au

All Club officials have jobs and families and are involved on a voluntary basis. If it takes a little while for a response, particularly to e-mail, please be patient.