Who

Boys and Girls born in 2004.

Playing up a grade

Players are encouraged to play in their correct grade however the 5^th grade is designed for preschoolers as at the season commencement (April/May). For those children who have commenced school prior to the season starting, they will be given the option of playing in the 6^th grade – therefore with their new school mates in Year One. There are a number of issues with children playing in the incorrect grade. For any queries please contact the midgets coordinator.

Players cannot play below their age level.

Where and when

5th grade plays at Stanley Bay Park on Saturday mornings at 9am to 9.50am 

How

5^th grade children will not be organised into formal teams like the other midgets grades. There will be no league. They will play as a group and arranged into teams on a Saturday morning for football games. Emphasis will be on fun ball games and exercises. The games are played with size 3 soccer balls. They will follow the lead of our midget coaches.

Season

Coaching

The 5^th grade group will be allocated a coaching time slot prior to the season commencing. These will be held at Allen Hill Stadium Monday to Thursday and coordinated by a club coach. Coaching sessions will commence strictly on time. 

Rep Football

There is no rep football offered in the 5^th grade.

Uniforms

Parental involvement

The 5^th grade group will need a number of parents to assist club coaches and a manager. It is desirable that a parent assists at the coaching sessions. Other team parents are rostered to bring the half-time oranges.

Cost

$120 for the season