Question 1

What boys/mixed age groups do you have in 2026?

Accepted Answer

U8 Mixed, U9 Mixed, U10, U11, U12 , U13 x 2, U14, U15, U16

Question 2

How old do boys have to be to play in 2026?

Accepted Answer

The dates to determine what age group a player is eligible to play in are as follows:
U8 Mixed – Born between 1st January 2018 to 30th April 2019
U9 Mixed – Born between 1st January 2017 to 31st December 2017
U10 – Born between 1st January 2016 to 31st December 2016
U11 – Born between 1st January 2015 to 31st December 2015
U12 – Born between 1st January 2014 to 31st December 2014
U13 – Born between 1st January 2013 to 31st December 2013
U14 – Born between 1st January 2012 to 31st December 2012
U15 – Born between 1st January 2011 to 31st December 2011
U16 -  Born between 1st January 2010 to 31st December 2010

Question 3

What girls only age groups do you have?

Accepted Answer

In 2026 we are looking at having:-
U10s, U12s,  and U18s, also introducing an U8s

Question 4

How old do girls have to be to play?

Accepted Answer

U8 Girls – Born between 1st January 2018 to 30th April 2019
U10 Girls – Born between 1st January 2016 to 31st December 2017
U12 Girls – Born between 1st January 2014 to 31st December 2015
U14 Girls – Born between 1st January 2012 to 31st December 2013
U16 Girls – Born between 1st January 2010 to 31st December 2011
U18 Girls – Born between 1st January 2008 to 31st December 2009

Question 5

Do I have to have played Auskick before?

Accepted Answer

No you don’t have to have played Auskick before joining the Jets.

Question 6

Do you have an Auskick group?

Accepted Answer

Yes we have two run out of
-          Heatherdale Reserve, Heatherdale [Mitcham] - Friday Nights
-          HE Parker Reserve, Heathmont [will also be running a girls only clinic in conjunction with the boys]
Dates for Season 2026 are May 1 to June 27 and the cost is $95.

Question 7

How much does it cost to play and how do I register?

Accepted Answer

New players Under 8 mixed team and Under 8 Girls =  $100 and includes a free Jets Hoodie.  First year U10 girls players also receive a free Jets Hoodie
Players of all other teams = $270 [Early Bird Discount $245 if paid prior to 31 December 2025]
Additional siblings of the first player are $189 per child [$171 Early Bird]
Compulsory EFNL Player Registration/Insurance Fee is payable for all existing and new players - $21 
There is a link on our Website www.jetsjuniors.com go to Registrations tab
Registrations for 2026 open in October 1, 2025.

Question 8

When and where are games played?

Accepted Answer

Games are played on Sundays throughout the season. 
Most Home games will be played at Heatherdale Reserve, Purches Street, Mitcham.  We do play a few games at our Senior Club at HE Parker Reserve, Heathmont Road, Heathmont.
The Under 8 Mixed team, will play all their games at Donvale Football Club for this first year only. The EFNL is still deciding on a venue for the Under 8 girls team.

Question 9

What time will games be played?

Accepted Answer

Under 8 Mixed – play in three time slots either 9am 10am or 11am
Under 9/10 Boys – 9.00am
Under 10Girls/U11Boys/U12Girls -10.05am
Under 12Boys/U13 Boys/U14Girls – 11.25am
Under 14Boys/U15 Boys/U16 Girls – 12.55pm
Under 16Boys/U17.5 Boys/U18Girls -2.45pm
Game times may occasionally change due to ground availability and time clashes.

Question 10

When and where is training held?

Accepted Answer

Training will be held mainly at Heatherdale Reserve, and there may be occasion for teams to also train at our Senior ground at HE Parker Reserve.

Question 11

How many players are needed for a team?

Accepted Answer

For Under 10 Boys upwards max 18 players are needed to field a team. There is a maximum of 24 players per team on game days with 8 on the bench. 14 players are needed to start an official game.

For the girls teams it’s 16 players needed to field a team.

The U8 Girls requiring 6 a side.

Under 8’s – min 7 max 9 players.  A team of 18 will ended up fielding 2 sides game days.
Under 9’s – min 14 – max 18 players, they initially play 9 a field until the last couple of games of the season where they play a full side of 18.

Question 12

Is there scoring and finals?

Accepted Answer

There are no finals from Under 8 – U10’s [both boys and girls]
There are no scores displayed for any of these teams. Although the Team Goal Umpires keep scores for information only.

Scoring, ladders, and finals are permitted in U11, U12, U12G, U13, U14, U14G, U15, U16, U16G, U17.5, U18G.

Question 13

When can you start tackling?

Accepted Answer

There is no tackling in Under 8/Under 9’s there is stand up tackling in Under 10’s Tackling begins in Under 11’s in the boys’ competition and Under 12’s in the girls’ competition.

Question 14

Footy can be physical, are there many injuries in the girls’ competition?

Accepted Answer

Girls playing football are at risk of injury no more than a girl playing netball or basketball. Football is a contact sport and can be a physical game which is why different age groups play with different modified rules, tailored to their different stages of development.

Question 15

Can a girl play with the boys in a mixed team if they want to?

Accepted Answer

Girls can play in mixed teams with boys up to and including Under 14s. After this, girls must play in girls only competitions.

Question 16

Are there other ways to be involved in footy if I don’t want to play?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! You can become a coach, an umpire, a trainer, a team manager or a club volunteer. Contact the club to see how you can help.

Question 17

What is the pathway for players if they want to keep playing beyond Juniors?

Accepted Answer

Once you are over 18 and can no longer play Juniors, you can start playing with Heathmont Senior Womens & Mens football.  Senior Womens is an open age competition and the Senior Men’s start with an Under 19.5 team that leads onto the Development Side and then Seniors.

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