Joey Soccer 2025

Joey Soccer is an initiative of UWA-Nedlands Football Club that started in 2009. The program now has over 950 children playing from 25 different schools on Saturday afternoons, during the winter terms. Joey Soccer will run from Saturday 3 May. New schools are always welcome.

The game format for Joey Soccer is based on the Football Federation of Australia (FFA) small-sided games (SSG) model. The teams play 5-a-side football with simplified rules. This format provides maximum fun with simplified rules and minimal emphasis on winning and a full focus on enjoyment. It is the perfect way for your child to enjoy the benefits of being part of a team, make friends and stay active.

Key Dates for Joey Soccer 2025

• Monday 20 January - Team registration opens.

• Monday 3 February - Player registration opens.

• Saturday 3 May - Session 1

As a school-based football program, the team registration will be set up by the Team Manager from the school and your child can then register for the team, with their own details. Your child will be able to play soccer with their school friends and make new friends along the way. Each team consists of 7-10 players (maximum depending on year groups) from the same year group with 5 on the field at any one time. Players are grouped according to their year at school. Teams can be formed in year groups from Kindy up to Year 3 for girls and boys (mixed or single-sex).

Session Times

Session 1

• 1:15 pm - players arrive - warm up and drill.

• 1:30 pm - Start of game (2 x 20 minute halves)

• 2:15 pm - Finish

Session 2

• 2:45 pm - players arrive - warm up and drill

• 3:00 pm - Start of game (2 x 20 minute halves)

• 3:45 pm - Finish

Joey Soccer Training

We do offer additional training for our Joey Soccer players, at the club’s Football Fundamentals Program. Sessions will be on Wednesday or Friday afternoons at UWA Sports Park, from 4:30pm to 5:30pm. Football Fundamentals FFP — UWA-Nedlands Football Club

Kit and Equipment

Players will require a Joey Soccer ball and match shirt. If you have a shirt already, from 2024, you do not need to purchase again. If you do need to purchase, you can order when you register. In 2025 you will also have the option of buying Joey shorts and socks. UWANFC KIT STORE

Each player will need their own shin pads (compulsory for games), long socks, shorts or skirt, football boots or trainers, a personal drink bottle and sunscreen.

Essential Joey Soccer Documents:
Joey Soccer Rules
Joey Soccer Code of Conduct