
Darebin United welcomes junior boys and girls from U12 to U17—whether they are new to football, returning to the game or ready for their next challenge. Players develop through age-appropriate, game-realistic coaching in a supportive community environment, with a connected pathway into U18, U23, Metropolitan and State League football.

Darebin United is a community-based club welcoming junior players of all abilities. Our U12–U15 Develop phase builds technical quality, tactical understanding and confidence across different roles. At U16–U17, the Perform phase adds position-specific detail, higher-intensity training and greater ownership—while enjoyment, respect, teamwork and belonging remain central throughout.
| Age group | Game length | Format |
| U12–U14 | 2 × 30 mins | 60 mins |
| U15 | 2 × 35 mins | 70 mins |
| U16 | 2 × 40 mins | 80 mins |
| U17 | Boys/CPL Girls: 2 × 40 mins Community Girls: 2 × 45 mins |
80 or 90 mins |
Match durations reflect Football Victoria’s 2026 Community Competition Rules and may be updated for the 2027 season.
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