Find Your Program

Darebin United provides a welcoming football pathway for boys and girls from MiniRoos through to junior and senior football. Choose the program that matches the player’s 2027 age group and stage of development. Our approach is built around four connected phases—Identify, Develop, Evaluate and Build—so players, families and coaches understand what happens next and how each player can progress within the club.

Find the right football program

Find the right football program

Start Here

Finding the right place to play should be simple. Start with the player’s age or birth year, then explore the program that suits their stage of football. Darebin United welcomes new and returning players across MiniRoos, junior, U18 and senior football.

New Players & Families – Start Here  Choose your 2027 Player EOI

Quick program guide

Pathway	Age group	2027 birth years	Next step
First football experience	Coles MiniRoos Kick-Off (ages 4–11)	Program dependent	Program guide
MiniRoos boys & girls	U7–U9	2018–2020	Explore MiniRoos
MiniRoos boys & girls	U10–U11	2016–2017	Explore MiniRoos
Junior boys	U12–U13	2014–2015	Explore junior football
Junior boys	U14–U15	2012–2013	Explore junior football
Junior boys	U16–U17	2010–2011	Explore junior football
Junior girls	U12–U13	2014–2015	Explore girls & women’s football
Junior girls	U14–U15	2012–2013	Explore girls & women’s football
Junior girls	U16–U17	2010–2011	Explore girls & women’s football
Men	U18 and Open	U18 and adult players	Explore the senior pathway
Women	U18 and Open	U18 and adult players	Explore girls & women’s football

Submitting an Expression of Interest does not guarantee a place. It helps the club understand demand and communicate the next step for the correct age group.

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First Steps & MiniRoos

A welcoming start for young players to learn, make friends and enjoy football.

MiniRoos U7–U11

Coles MiniRoos Kick-Off

Junior Boys & Girls

Development-focused football for U12–U17 boys and girls, with clear trial and selection guidance.

Junior Football U12–U17

Girls & Women’s Football
Trials & Selection

U18, Seniors & Development

Competitive community football and development opportunities for U18 and open-age players.

U18 & Senior Pathway

Senior Men
Apollo Academy
Player Development

Ready for the next step?

Choose the EOI that matches the player’s age group. If you are new to the club or unsure where to begin, use the family guide or contact us and we will point you in the right direction.

Choose your 2027 Player EOI  New Family Guide  Contact Darebin United

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