SOUTHSIDE EAGLESUnder 6 – Under 8 MiniRoos
Our Under 6, Under 7 and Under 8 teams play in one of Brisbane’s largest in house MiniRoos competitions. It’s the perfect environment for young players to learn the game, build confidence and make new friends.
Submit an individual Expression of Interest using the link (to be added)
Who Can Play
• Under 6 – born 2021
• Under 7 – born 2020
• Under 8 – born 2019
Teams may be mixed, all boys, or all girls.
When We Play
Saturday Mornings Between 8:00am and Midday
Fixtures will vary from week to week as teams rotate and play different opponents throughout the season.
Season timeline:
• Pre season games: Late March
• Official season: Late April to mid September
• 18 rounds played across Terms 2 and 3
• No games during school holidays
Where
All games are played at Bulimba Memorial Park — no travelling to other clubs.
Important Details:
| Under 6 | Under 7 | Under 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Players | Maximum of 7 (4 on the pitch plus maximum of 3 subs) | Maximum of 7 (4 on the pitch plus maximum of 3 subs) | Maximum of 10 (7 on the pitch plus maximum of 3 subs) |
| Game Duration | 2 x 20 minute halves with a 1x 5 minute break | 2 x 20 minute halves with a 1x 5 minute break | 2 x 20 minute halves with a 1x 5 minute break |
| Field Size | Mini | Mini | Quarter-size |
| Goal-Keeper | No | No | Yes |
| Training Sessions | Once weekly | Once weekly | Once weekly |
| Training Day | Wednesday | Wednesday | Wednesday |
| Training Time | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| Referee | Parent Referees | Parent Referees | Parent Referees |
| Coach | Parent/Guardian Coach | Parent/Guardian Coach | Parent/Guardian Coach |
| Manager | Parent/Guardian Manager | Parent/Guardian Manager | Parent/Guardian Manager |
Fees
2027 fees are yet to be confirmed while we await Football Queensland and Football Australia fee updates.
For reference, 2026 fees were $480, inclusive of Football Queensland fees.
Fees Include
• 2 weeks of pre season games + 18 weeks of official season (20 weeks total)
• Official Southside Eagles training shirt
• Playing shirts (remain club property and must be returned at season end)
• Weekly draw coordination
• All training and playing equipment
• Field set up, pack down and maintenance
• Season Muster Day / Meet and Greet
• End of season trophy and participation in Trophy Day
• Insurances and administration
Not Included
• Southside Eagles shorts and socks (required; available from the Uniform Shop)
• Shin pads (required)
• Football boots (required)
• Team photo
How to Join a Team
Step 1: Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI)
EOIs remain open until early February 2027.
You may submit an EOI for:
• An individual player to be allocated to a team
• A full team (coach + manager required)
o You must provide each player’s name, date of birth, and parent/guardian contact details
Step 2: Team Formation
From January to March 2027, staff and volunteers will allocate over 1300 players into teams. Please be patient while this process is completed.
Step 3: Player Registration
By mid March 2027, all teams will be announced.
Parents/guardians will receive:
• Your child’s allocated team
• The full team list
• Contact details for the nominated parent/guardian (coach/manager)
You will then be asked to register and pay fees through Squadi, Football Queensland’s official registration platform.
Important: Do not register in Squadi until your team is confirmed — no refunds apply.
An additional Football Australia fee may be required (this was $18 in 2026).
We will guide you through all Squadi and FA steps.
Step 4: Muster Day
In early March, all families are invited to Memorial Park for Muster Day — meet your team, kick a ball around, and collect your playing kit.
Step 5: Start Playing!
• Pre-season games: Late March
• Official season: Late April to mid-September
Important Information
Fee Payments
All fees must be paid — or a payment plan confirmed — before the season begins. Missed payments on a plan may result in cancellation of registration.
Important:
Terms and Conditions & Refund Policy are available on our Southside Eagles Document Hub:
