BBFC Miniroos!
Football & Friends = Fun!
BBFC MiniRoos is entry-level football focused on fun, confidence and skill development in a supportive environment. Weekly training at the Byron Bay Recreation Grounds and Saturday morning matches keep kids active and engaged in a non-competitive setting.
2026 Rego closing Friday!
Playfootball Registration are now open for MiniRoos at Byron Bay FC
How much does it cost?
Playing fees start from $175 for the MiniRoos season.
What's included?
Game-day jerseys provided, other kit is purchased separately. BBFC Shop
When is training?
Weekday training in town and also out at the Cav. BBFC Training Times
When are the games?
Saturday morning games, home and away, against local clubs.
Go Girl Power!
Girls teams are across all age groups or girls can play in mixed teams.
Stay connected
Clear, organised team communication keeps parents informed all season.
BBFC Football Pathways
Motivated Miniroos can level up via the SAP Program.
Volunteers wanted!
We rely on parent volunteers to coach and manage teams and the Club!
BBFC Miniroos
MiniRoos is entry-level football for ages 5–11, grouped by the age they turn that year. The program builds basic skills and confidence in a fun, non-competitive team environment.
Girls teams are available across age groups, with mixed teams also an option. From age 8, players can move into the Skill Acquisition Program (SAP) for higher-level training.
2026 Key Dates
Below are the key dates for the 2026 MiniRoos season to help families plan ahead. Please refer to the website for any updates during the preseason.
- Registrations open: February 1
- Registrations close: March 6
- Team allocation: March 13
- Muster Day: Saturday March 21
- Training commences: From March 30
- First MiniRoos game day: From May 2
Training & Matches
MiniRoos train once per week at the Byron Bay Recreation Grounds. Sessions are age-appropriate. Training days and times vary by age group.
Visit the BBFC Training Times page for more info.
Matches are played Saturday morning home and away. The season runs May to September (Terms 2 and 3). No training during school holidays.
Miniroos match fixtures will be available from mid April.
Coaching & Support
Byron Bay FC is a volunteer-run club, with MiniRoos teams coached and managed by parent volunteers. No prior coaching experience is required, with club support provided throughout the season.
Coaching focuses on simple, positive sessions that help kids enjoy the game and build confidence. Parent involvement is essential to the success of MiniRoos.
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Club Comms
BBFC uses a structured, club-wide communications system to keep families informed without information overload. Each MiniRoos team has dedicated team communication, with important club updates shared separately for clarity and consistency.
Information is reinforced across BBFC's digital channels and in-club displays, helping families stay up to date throughout the season.
Playing Kit & Fees
Game-day jerseys are supplied by the club and returned at the end of the season. Parents provide black shorts, socks, football boots and shin pads. Shop BBFC.
Eligible families can use their NSW Active Kids Voucher to reduce the cost of MiniRoos registration.
Vouchers are redeemed during the PlayFootball registration process, helping make football more accessible for kids and families.
Level up with SAP
The BBFC Skills Acquisition Program (SAP) offers motivated young players aged 8-11 a structured development pathway, focusing on technical skills, confidence, and game understanding alongside the regular Miniroos season.
Learn about the BBFC SAP Program
We are a social club :)
The Grill’d BBFC Clubhouse is the heart of the club on matchday and beyond. It’s where players, families, volunteers, and supporters come together after games, during events, and across the season.
More than just a clubhouse, it’s a shared space that reflects BBFC’s community-first culture and brings the club to life off the pitch.
Learn more
FAQs
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The BBFC Way defines who we are, how we play, and how we treat others. It guides our coaching, behaviour, and expectations across all age groups.
MiniRoos registrations opened on 1st February 2026 and closes 28 February 2026, unless filled earlier. Please register your child early to avoid possible disappointment. Every season we have to say no to a number of kids as their parents didnt get organsied in time.
Don't be those people!
MiniRoos fees start from $175. Fees include weekly training, Saturday matches, club registration and a BBFC game-day jersey.
Shop BBFC Miniroos gear
Registration includes training, matches, club registration and a game-day jersey. Parents provide black shorts, black socks, football boots and shin pads.
Shop BBFC Miniroos gear at the BBFC Online Store.
The first MiniRoos game day for the 2026 season is scheduled for Saturday 2 May, subject to competition draws and weather.
Teams are allocated once registrations close and are confirmed by the MiniRoos Committee on 13 March 2026. Friend requests are considered but cannot be guaranteed.
MiniRoos Muster Day is held on Saturday 21 March 2026 at the Byron Bay Recreation Grounds. Teams are confirmed, jerseys allocated and team communications set up.
BBFC merchandise will also be available on the day. To avoid queues, families are encouraged to purchase required kit online in advance.
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Team sizes and formats vary by age group:
- Ages 5–7: up to 6 players per team playing a 4v4 format on a smaller field with smaller goals with no goalies. 20 min halves.
- Ages 8–9: up to 10 players per team playing a 7v7 format on a smaller field with bigger goals and goalies. 20 min halves.
- Ages 10–11: up to 12 players per team 1playing a 9v9 format on a bigger field with bigger goals and goalies. 25 min halves.
More information on MiniRoos playing formats and rules can be found here.
Registrations close 13th March 2026, after which players are allocated into teams. Friend requests are considered but can't be guaranteed. Teams require a coach and manager, with parents filling these volunteer roles.
A Muster Day in April confirms teams, and fees must be paid by then for allocation. Team and friend requests can be submitted via the Miniroos Team request form.
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