Children's Sports
Loftus Junior Programs
Loftus Recreation Centre hosts a Friday junior soccer competition as well as basketball and soccer clinics for children who are keen to learn the fundamentals or hone their skills.Our junior soccer competition offers your children and their friends the opportunity to register a team to play a 30-minute match against another team every Friday. At the end of each term, the top 4 will play-off to determine the winner!
Alternatively, individual children are welcome to take part in our basketball and soccer clinics running every Wednesday afternoon during the school term.
FRIDAY JUNIOR SOCCER SUMMER SEASON
Rules for the competition are available here.
If you have any questions, please email loftussports@belgravialeisure.com.au.
Join the Excitement: Junior Soccer Season Kicks Off in Term 4!
We are thrilled to announce that our Junior Soccer season is set to kick off in Term 4! It’s the perfect opportunity for young players to get active, make new friends, and enjoy the beautiful game of soccer.
What’s New This Season?
We’ve made it easier than ever for teams to register. This year, one parent will be the designated team organiser. Here’s how it works:
- Team Registration: The nominated parent will register the team – and the best part? There’s no registration fee for this step!
- Player Registration: Once the team is registered, all parents will then register their players to the team for a fee of $100 for the full term*. This fee covers everything – from registration to all game fees for the entire term. No hidden costs, just pure soccer fun!
*This fee will be pro-rated each week to accommodate players joining mid term
Game Format: 5v5 with Substitutes
This season will follow a 5v5 format, allowing for fast-paced, dynamic games that keep every player engaged. Teams can also bring substitutes, ensuring that all players get a chance to contribute and stay fresh throughout the matches.
Separate Seasons for Term 4 and Term 1:
This year, Term 4 and Term 1 will be treated as separate seasons. Each term will have its own finals, giving every player the chance to shine and compete for glory in a shorter, more focused season.
At the end of Term 4, your child will have the option to register again for Term 1 for an additional fee. This allows them to continue their soccer journey with their team or explore new opportunities in the following term.
Why Join?
- All-Inclusive Fee: For just $100, your child can enjoy an entire term of soccer, with all fees covered.
- Streamlined Registration: Our new process makes it simple for teams to come together and hit the field.
- Two Seasons of Play: With Term 4 and Term 1 now separate, your child can experience the thrill of finals twice a year, with the flexibility to continue into the new year.
How to Register:
- Have your nominated parent register the team
- Once the team is set up, parents can easily register their players using the team code provided to the parent who registered the team
We can’t wait to see our young soccer stars shine on the field this Term 4!
Register Now and get ready for an unforgettable soccer season!
2024/25 Summer Season Important Dates
Nominations Open
27 August 2024
Nominations Close
Nominations remain open until the competition is full
2024 Term 4 Dates
11 Oct - 6 Dec 2024
2025 Term 1 Dates
7 Feb - 11 Apr 2025
Finals & Friendlies
Finals will take place in the final 2 weeks of each term
Winter Season Commences
2 May 2025
Junior Sports Clinics
Junior Sport Clinics - Basketball & Soccer
Loftus Recreation Centre runs Junior Clinics for Basketball and Soccer during each school term, and break for school holidays. These sessions are suitable for children aged 5-12.
Please note that this is not run as a licensed OSHC. Parents will need to remain on the premises for the duration of the session to tend to your children as required.
Wednesday Junior Soccer Coaching
60-minute sessions with senior, experienced coaches providing fundamental skills, knowledge, and gameplay required for to enjoy soccer in a fun, dynamic environment.
- Group 1 (Ages 5-8) - 3:30 - 4:30pm
- Group 2 (Ages 9-12) - 4:30 - 5:30pm
Wednesday Junior Basketball Coaching - Beginners & Advanced
45-minute sessions with senior, experienced coaches. Children develop fundamental skills, knowledge, and gameplay required for basketball while enjoying a fun, dynamic environment.
We run a junior session at 4:00pm – 4:45pm for children just learning the fundamental skills and a 4:45pm – 5:30pm session for children looking to improve on their games.
Sunday Junior Soccer Match Play & Coaching - Youth (6-12 years olds)
30 minutes skills sessions followed by 30 minutes of game play.
Junior Soccer Round Robin - Terms 2 & 3
Please register your individual player to join our 3v3 weekly round robin tournament.
$100 provides 10 weeks of 1 hour of dedicated match time per age bracket with the intention to play 3x20-minute games or 4x15-minute games per week.
If you're unable to commit to a full term, we also offer the option to bring your child down and pay a casual rate of $15 per week.
4-5pm - ages 5-8
5-6pm - ages 9-12
*Skill level may influence child's age bracket
If previously part of a team, we will endeavour to keep players together although we are focusing on inclusivity and in the interests of competition, we will rearrange the teams each game within the hour of dedicated match play.
Register as soon as possible to guarantee your spot!
Clinics Timetable
Wednesday | Friday | Sunday | |
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09:30 am - 10:30 am | Junior Soccer Match Play | ||
04:00 pm - 04:30 pm | Junior Soccer Coaching | ||
04:00 pm - 04:45 pm | Junior Basketball Coaching | ||
Junior Soccer Coaching | |||
04:30 pm - 05:00 pm | Junior Soccer Coaching | ||
04:45 pm - 05:30 pm | Junior Basketball Coaching | ||
Junior Soccer Coaching | |||
05:00 pm - 05:30 pm | Junior Soccer Coaching |