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FAQ - New Player Information
New Player Information
East Bentleigh Soccer Club offers both male and female soccer in the following competitions/programs.
If you still have questions after reading the below information, please email.
Email: information@eastbentleighsc.com
Player Transition
As players progress though the different age groups, it is important for parents to understand some of the transitional issues.
6-Year-old’s who participated in our Saturday morning MiniRoos Kick-Off program in 2024 will move into Under 7s (U7) in 2025. U7s are coached for the entire season by S4S Academy. Training is held on Monday evenings from 5pm to 6pm. Teams participate in a home/away format with the Bayside league. Matches are played at 9am on Saturday mornings.
7-Year-old Girls – U7 competitions can be mixed (boys & girls) but are mostly made up of boys. Girls turning 7 in 2025 can either attend the Saturday morning MiniRoos Kick-Off program, join a mixed team and play in the U7s, or join a girls only U8 team competing with and against girls a year older.
Under 13 Boys – U13s continue in the small sided format, however matches will be played on Sundays.
We strongly encourage players to continue playing football during their VCE studies. It is important for players to have an outlet and an opportunity to maintain their physical, emotional and mental well-being. The soccer season starts in March and finishes in August, well before exams. Our coaches understand the challenges of VCE and are prepared to work with and support our players during exams and SACs.
Which age group can I play for in 2026?
| Year of Birth | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 2015 | ||
| Age Group | Kickoff | Kickoff | U7 | U8 | U9 | U10 U11 | ||
| Year of Birth | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 (female) |
2007 to 2005 (male) |
| Age Group | U12 | U13 | U14 | U15 | U16 | U17 | U18 | Seniors/Metros |
| Year of Birth | 2007 to 1988 (male) | 1991 to 1980 (male) | 1981 and older (male) | 2007 and older (female) |
| Age Group | Senior Men/Metros | Over 35 | Over 45 | Senior Women |
MiniRoos Kick-Off Program (5 to 6-year-old boys & girls)
MiniRoos Kick-off is a fun skills training program for children aged between 5-6 years old. The program is designed to accommodate all skill and ability levels and is carefully planned and tailored for age specific development to progressively scale a child's growth over the course of the season.
What are the benefits of signing up your child to the MiniRoos Kick-Off program?
Make new friends and develop social skills.
Develop values of team work, co-operation, fair play, and respect for others.
Develop a child's ability to make quick decisions and improve reaction time.
Keep healthy by getting active.
How does it work?
Sessions are for approx 50 minutes on Saturday mornings. There are three sessions each Saturday:
9:15 am for Boys & Girls aged 5 to 6 (depending on demand)
10:15 am for Boys & Girls aged 5 to 6 (depending on demand)
11:15 am for Boys & Girls aged 5 to 6 (depending on demand)
Training sessions are facilitated by S4S Academy.
Our training program is focused on teaching the 4 basic skills (striking the ball, running with the ball, 1 V 1 and first touch).
Children are guided and encouraged by professionally qualified coaches. They will learn basic skills through simple drills & small sided games. There is no team based competition against opposition clubs.
Parents can stand on the sidelines & watch or grab a coffee or snack from our canteen.
Frequently Asked Questions
Training Sessions: All sessions are held on Saturday mornings at our home ground (Bailey Reserve)
Training Commencement: April
Program Duration: 18 weeks commencing from mid to late April until early September
Uniform/Equipment: Players must purchase their own shin guards and football boots. Player uniforms are included in the registration fee and are supplied by the Club.
Grading: Not applicable
Friendship Requests: Yes - Please refer to our policy
Registrations Fees: Please visit our fees page
U7 Boys & Girls
Our U7 program is an introduction to the sport. It is a
beginner program designed to accommodate all skill and ability levels.
The sole purpose and focus for U7s is learning, development, fun and social interaction.
As per the Football Australia curriculum, skill acquisition in a small sided format is the key focus for this age group.
Our training program is focused on teaching the 4 basic skills (striking the ball, running with the ball, 1 V 1 and first touch).
Training sessions are facilitated by profeessional coaches from S4S Academy.
Most clubs have volunteer parents coaching their U7s. We have opted for a different approach by partnering with S4S academy to ensure our players learn the fundamentals from qualified and experienced coaches.
S4S academy work with our players and coaches over the course of the season in a tailored 18-week program.
Frequently Asked Questions
League: Our teams participate in the Bayside U7s League playing against teams from Brighton, Sandringham, Beaumaris, Hampton and Bayside Argonauts. U7 competitions are mixed (boys & girls).
Game Day: Matches are played on Saturday morning at 9am
Is Travel Required: Yes, all teams play home and away matches on alternating weeks.
Pitch Size: Small sided format (30m x 20m pitch)
Playing Format: 5v5 – no goal keepers
Team Size: 10 to 14 players per squad. On game days, squads are divided in half, forming 2 teams of 5 players each.
Training Commitment: 1 x 60-minute session per week from 5pm-6pm on Monday
Training Commencement: March
Season Duration: 18 weeks commencing from mid to late April until early September
Uniform/Equipment: Players must purchase their own shin guards and football boots. Player uniforms are included in the registration fee and are supplied by the Club.
Grading: Not applicable
Friendship Requests: Yes - Please refer to our policy
Registrations Fees: Please visit our fees page
U8 & U9 Boys & Girls
The sole purpose and focus for U8s and U9s is learning, development, fun and social interaction.
As per the Football Australia curriculum, skill acquisition in a small sided format is the key focus for this age group.
Our coaches focus on teaching the 4 basic skills (striking the ball, running with the ball, 1 V 1 and first touch).
Match day results are not recorded and there are no points or ladders.
Given that players learn and develop at their own pace, we introduce grading in U8s/U9s and players are assessed and allocated to a team which best fits their level of skill and development needs.
Grading outcomes are Kangaroos (advanced), Wallabies (intermediate) or Joeys (beginner). The majority of players are assessed as Wallabies and Joeys so we strongly encourage parents not to become too preoccupied with grading assessments. Participation at the right level is paramount to development.
Training sessions are facilitated by volunteer coaches.
The majority of coaches at our Club are parent volunteers. In some instances, they may be former or current players or coaches of other sports. All coaches are strongly encouraged to complete an FV/FA accredited coaching course for their relevant age group. The Club runs in-house coaching workshops and supports all coaches through a dedicated development program.
In addition, S4S Academy work with our players and coaches over the course of the season in a tailored 4-week program.
It is a mandatory requirement for all coaches to complete a Working with Children check.
Frequently Asked Questions
League: Our teams participate in Football Victoria’s South & East divisions playing against teams from the bayside and peninsula municipalities.
Game Day (Boys): Matches are played on Saturday morning between 9am and 12pm.
Game Day (Girls): Matches are played on Sunday morning between 9am and 12pm.
Is Travel Required: Yes, all teams play home and away matches on alternating weeks.
Pitch Size: Small sided format (quarter pitch)
Playing Format: 7v7 – including goal keepers
Team Size: Up to 10 players per squad
Training Commitment (Boys & Girls): 1 x 60-minute session per week from 6pm-7pm on Monday
Training Commencement: March
Season Duration: 18 weeks commencing from mid to late April until early September
Uniform/Equipment: Players must purchase their own shin guards and football boots. Player uniforms are included in the registration fee and are supplied by the Club.
Grading: Yes - Please refer to our policy
Friendship Requests: Yes - Please refer to our policy
Registrations Fees: Please visit our fees page
U10 & U11 Boys & Girls
The sole purpose and focus for U10s and U11s is learning, development, fun and social interaction. As per the Football Australia curriculum, skill acquisition in a small sided format is the key focus for this age group.
Our coaches focus on teaching the 4 basic skills (striking the ball, running with the ball, 1 V 1 and first touch).
Match day results are not recorded and there are no points or ladders.
Given that players learn and develop at their own pace, we continue with grading in U10s/U11s. Players are assessed and allocated to a team which best fits their level of skill and development needs.
Grading outcomes are Kangaroos (advanced), Wallabies (intermediate) or Joeys (beginner). The majority of players are assessed as Wallabies and Joeys so we strongly encourage parents not to become too preoccupied with grading assessments. Participation at the right level is paramount to development.
Training sessions are facilitated by volunteer coaches.
The majority of coaches at our Club are parent volunteers. In some instances, they may be former or current players or coaches of other sports. All coaches are strongly encouraged to complete an FV/FFA accredited coaching course for their relevant age group. The Club runs in-house coaching workshops and supports all coaches through a dedicated development program.
In addition, S4S Academy work with our players and coaches over the course of the season in a tailored 3-week program.
It is a mandatory requirement for all coaches to complete a Working with Children check.
Frequently Asked Questions
League: Our teams participate in Football Victoria’s South & East division playing against teams from the bayside and peninsula municipalities.
Game Day (Boys): Matches are played on Saturday between 9am and 1pm.
Game Day (Girls): Matches are played on Sunday between 9am and 1pm.
Is Travel Required: Yes, all teams play home and away matches on alternating weeks.
Pitch Size: Small sided format (half pitch)
Playing Format: 9v9 – including goal keepers
Team Size: Up to 13 players per squad
Training Commitment (Boys & Girls): 1 x 90-minute session per week from 6pm-7.30pm on Wednesday. Kangaroo squads have the option of an additional training session on Monday nights.
Training Commencement: March
Season Duration: 18 weeks commencing from mid to late April until early September
Uniform/Equipment: Players must purchase their own shin guards and football boots. Player uniforms are included in the registration fee and are supplied by the Club.
Grading: Yes - Please refer to our policy
Friendship Requests: Yes - Please refer to our policy
Registrations Fees: Please visit our fees page
U12 & U13 Boys & Girls
The focus for U12s and U13s is learning, development, fun and social interaction.
As per the Football Australia curriculum, skill acquisition in a small sided format is the key focus for this age group.
Our coaches focus on teaching the 4 basic skills (striking the ball, running with the ball, 1 V 1 and first touch) while also introducing positional play and team structures.
Match day results are recorded and competition points and ladders are maintained.
Given that players learn and develop at their own pace, we continue with grading in U12s/U13s. Players are assessed and allocated to a team which best fits their level of skill and development needs.
Grading outcomes are Kangaroos (advanced), Wallabies (intermediate) or Joeys (beginner). The majority of players are assessed as Wallabies and Joeys so we strongly encourage parents not to become too preoccupied with grading assessments. Participation at the right level is paramount to development.
Training sessions are facilitated by volunteer coaches.
The majority of coaches at our Club are parent volunteers. In some instances, they may be former or current players or coaches of other sports. All coaches are strongly encouraged to complete an FV/FFA accredited coaching course for their relevant age group. The Club runs in-house coaching workshops and supports all coaches through a dedicated development program.
The Club also offers an 8-week goalkeeper training program.
It is a mandatory requirement for all coaches to complete a Working with Children check.
Frequently Asked Questions
League: Our teams participate in Football Victoria’s South & East divisions playing against teams from the bayside and peninsula municipalities.
Game Day (U12 Boys): Matches are played on Saturday between 9am and 2pm.
Game Day (U13 Boys): Matches are played on Sunday between 9am and 2pm.
Game Day (U12 & U13 Girls): Matches are played on Sunday between 9am and 2pm.
Is Travel Required: Yes, all teams play home and away matches on alternating weeks.
Pitch Size: Small sided format (half pitch)
Playing Format: 9v9 – including goal keepers
Team Size: Up to 13 players per squad
Training Commitment (U12 Boys & Girls): 2 x90-minute sessions per week from 6pm-7.30pm on Monday and Wednesday.
Training Commitment (U13 Boys & Girls): 2 x 90-minute sessions per week from 6pm-7.30pm on Tuesday and Thursday.
Training Commencement: March
Season Duration: 18 weeks commencing from mid to late April until early September
Uniform/Equipment: Players must purchase their own shin guards and football boots. Player uniforms are included in the registration fee and are supplied by the Club.
Grading: Yes - Please refer to our policy
Friendship Requests: Yes - Please refer to our policy
Registrations Fees: Please visit our fees page
U14-U18 Boys & Girls
The focus for U14s and above shifts to preparing players for senior football by teaching them to apply the functional game skills in a team setting using 1-4-3-3 as the preferred formation in conjunction with developing tactical awareness, perception and decision-making through a game-related approach to training.
As per the Football Australia curriculum, our coaches focus on the game training phase for this age group.
Match day results are recorded and competition points and ladders are maintained.
Given that players learn and develop at their own pace, we continue with grading in these age groups. Players are assessed and allocated to a team which best fits their level of skill and development needs.
Grading outcomes are A & B (advanced & intermediate), C, D & E (intermediate & beginner). We strongly encourage parents not to become too preoccupied with grading assessments. Participation at the right level is paramount to development.
Training sessions are facilitated by volunteer coaches.
The majority of coaches at our Club are parent volunteers. In some instances, they may be former or current players or coaches of other sports. All coaches are strongly encouraged to complete an FV/FFA accredited coaching course for their relevant age group. The Club runs in-house coaching workshops and supports all coaches through a dedicated development program.
The Club also offers an 8-week goalkeeper training program.
It is a mandatory requirement for all coaches to complete a Working with Children check.
Frequently Asked Questions
League: Our teams participate in Football Victoria’s South & East divisions playing against teams from the bayside and peninsula municipalities.
Game Day (U14 - U18 Boys & Girls): Matches are played on Sunday between 9am and 3pm.
Is Travel Required: Yes, all teams play home and away matches on alternating weeks.
Pitch Size: Full size pitch
Playing Format: 11v11 – including goal keepers
Team Size: Up to 16 players per squad
Training Commitment (Boys & Girls): 2 x 90-minute sessions per week from 6pm-7.30pm on Tuesday and Thursday. Boys in U16s and above may be required to train from 7.30pm-9pm pending ground availability.
Training Commencement: March
Season Duration: 18 weeks commencing from mid to late April until early September
Uniform/Equipment: Players must purchase their own shin guards and football boots. Player uniforms are included in the registration fee and are supplied by the Club.
Grading: Yes - Please refer to our policy
Friendship Requests: No - Please refer to our policy
Registrations Fees: Please visit our fees page
Senior Men
Head Senior Coach: Alex Kapp
Reserves Coach: TBC
League: State League 5 South-East
Frequently Asked Questions
Game Day: Saturday afternoon, 1pm Reserves & 3pm Seniors
Is Travel Required: Yes, all teams play home and away matches on alternating weeks.
Pitch Size: Full size pitch
Playing Format: 11v11 – including goal keepers
Team Size: Up to 16 players per squad
Training Commitment: 2 x 90-minute sessions per week from 7.30pm-9pm on Tuesday and Thursday.
Training Commencement: November
Season Duration: 22 weeks commencing from March to late August
Uniform/Equipment: Players must purchase their own shin guards and football boots. Player uniforms are included in the registration fee and are supplied by the Club.
Trials: Yes – Trials commence in late November and conclude early February
Registrations Fees: Please visit our fees page
Please note that we do not pay players to play for the Club.Senior Women
Senior Coaches: David Trease
League: Victoria State League 4
Division: Football Victoria East
Frequently Asked Questions
Game Day: Sunday afternoons
Is Travel Required: Yes, all teams play home and away matches on alternating weeks.
Pitch Size: Full size pitch
Playing Format: 11v11 – including goal keepers
Team Size: Up to 16 players per squad
Training Commitment: 2 x 90-minute sessions per week from 6pm-7.30pm on Tuesday and Thursday.
Training Commencement: March
Season Duration: 18 weeks commencing from April to early September
Uniform/Equipment: Players must purchase their own shin guards and football boots. Player uniforms are included in the registration fee and are supplied by the Club.
Trials: Yes – February
Registrations Fees: Please visit our fees page
Please note that we do not pay players to play for the Club.
Mens Metropolitan Seniors
Coach: Matt Hodgkinson
League: Metropolitan League 3
Division: Football Victoria South-East
Frequently Asked Questions
Game Day: Sunday afternoon
Is Travel Required: Yes, all teams play home and away matches on alternating weeks.
Pitch Size: Full size pitch
Playing Format: 11v11 – including goal keepers
Team Size: Up to 16 players per squad
Training Commitment: 2 x 90-minute sessions per week from 7.30pm-9pm on Tuesday and Thursday.
Training Commencement: February
Season Duration: 18 weeks commencing from April to early September
Uniform/Equipment: Players must purchase their own shin guards and football boots. Player uniforms are included in the registration fee and are supplied by the Club.
Trials: Yes – February
Registrations Fees: Please visit our fees page
Mens Masters Over 35s
Coach:League: Bayside Football Association
Division: Over35s Division One
Frequently Asked Questions
Game Day: Friday nights
Is Travel Required: Yes, all teams play home and away matches on alternating weeks.
Pitch Size: Full size pitch
Playing Format: 11v11 – including goal keepers
Team Size: Up to 16 players per squad
Training Commitment: 1 x 90-minute session per week from 7.30pm-9pm on Wednesday.
Training Commencement: March
Season Duration: 18 weeks commencing from April to early September
Uniform/Equipment: Players must purchase their own shin guards and football boots. Player uniforms are included in the registration fee and are supplied by the Club.
Trials: N/A
Registrations Fees: Please visit our fees page
Mens Masters Over 45s
Coach:League: Melbourne Legends Football
Division: Over45s Division Two
Frequently Asked Questions
Game Day: Saturday (majority), a few Sundays and one or two Monday nights.
Is Travel Required: Yes, all teams play home and away matches on alternating weeks.
Pitch Size: Full size pitch
Playing Format: 11v11 – including goal keepers
Team Size: Up to 16 players per squad
Training (optional): 1 x 60-minute session per week from 7.15pm-8.15pm on Wednesday.
Training Commencement: March
Season Duration: 18 weeks commencing from April to early September
Uniform/Equipment: Players must purchase their own shin guards and football boots. Player uniforms are included in the registration fee and are supplied by the Club.
Trials: N/A
Registrations Fees: Please visit our fees page
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