We are thrilled to announce that our Junior Soccer season is set to return for Term 1! Loftus Recreation Centre hosts a junior soccer competition on Friday nights as well as basketball, netball, and soccer clinics, on various days through the week. These options are ideal for children who are keen to learn the fundamentals or develop their skills. It’s the perfect opportunity for young players to get active, make new friends, and enjoy the beautiful game of soccer.

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 in their league 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 aforementioned junior clinics running over various afternoons during the school term from 4pm – 5pm.

Our junior social soccer competition focuses on fun, fitness, and fair play for players of all skill levels. Games are fast-paced and ‘competitive’ without being overly serious, making them perfect for parents looking for a casual and social sport setting for their children.

For any enquiries, please contact the below email address with all necessary information:

Chaia Coslett
loftussports@belgravialeisure.com.au
Stadium Coordinator/Sports Manager

Important Information

Due to uncertainty of how many teams will join, being the first term back since the break, each registration will be holding a place in the competition until enough teams join each league.

Once an adequate number of teams enter each league, parents will be required to register EACH INDIVIDUAL CHILD and complete the required payment. This will be a one-off upfront payment of $150 per player and will cover the children for the entire term; this will need to be repurchased each term.

If any teams wish to withdraw, they will be required to pay the withdrawal fee of $100 before the withdrawal can be processed.

If teams forfeit, a $30 fee will be required to be paid by the forfeiting team before the commencement of the following weeks game; this can be completed at the front desk prior to the next game.

The competitions will run weekly each term, in 4 blocks a year. Each season will follow the layout of the school terms and will break over the school holidays.

*PLEASE HOLD OFF ON AFOREMENTIONED PAYMENT UNTIL SPORTS MANAGER REACHES OUT TO TEAM CAPTAINS WITH CONFIRMATION OF LEAGUE*

General Information

No registration fee to add the team in to competition just $150p/player to register to your team.

Game Format

• Games will begin 4pm and run every 30 minutes; 4:00, 4:30, 5:00, 5:30
• Games will be broken down into 14-minute halves with 2-minute half time break.
• Age of leagues offered; 4-5, 6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15
• Teams in the leagues ranging between ages 4-9 years old must have a minimum of 6 players per team and will be ran following a 6 v 6 layout.
• Teams in the leagues ranging between ages 10-16 years old must have a minimum of 5 players per team and will be ran following a 5 v 5 layout.

• Matching and numbered jerseys, appropriate shorts and shoes. Please refer to the guidelines listed in the bylaws for all in depth requirements.
• Teams must have uniforms sorted by week 3 of the competition or they will receive penalties each game until organised.

• Water Bottle.
• Appropriate uniform and shoes (disclosed in uniform requirements).
• Not essential, however, if teams are wanting a ball to warm up, they must provide their own. Alternatively, a ball can be hired from reception for $5

• An incident occurs (e.g., abusive behaviour, violence, misconduct).
• Staff/officials submit a written report detailing the event, witnesses, and any evidence (video, statements).

• Immediate suspension may be applied if behaviour poses a risk to safety or disrupts operations.
• Patron is notified of suspension and advised of next steps.

• Collect all witness statements, staff reports, and any supporting evidence.
• Review venue policies and codes of conduct to determine breaches.

• Venue Manager + Stadium coordinator/Sports Manager review evidence.

• Possible outcomes:
  • No Action (if allegations unsubstantiated)
  • Warning (verbal or written)
  • Final Warning (with conditions)
  • Suspension (fixed period)
  • Ban (temporary or permanent)

• Decision communicated in writing, outlining:
  • Duration of sanction
  • Conditions for return
  • Appeal process (if applicable)

• Duty Managers and officials briefed on outcome.
• Patron flagged in system for monitoring.

• Patron may appeal within a set timeframe (e.g., 7–14 days).
• Appeal reviewed by a higher authority or independent panel.

All participants and spectators must maintain a social, respectful, sportsmanlike persona while visiting the centre and engaging in our competitions. There is a zero-tolerance policy for any antisocial behaviour, and all incidents will be dealt with immediately by the Stadium Coordinator/Sports Manager following our code of conduct and incident reporting guidelines.