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2025 season - Taroona FC Youth teams and trials
In 2025 we look forward to welcoming back current players as well as new faces.
At Taroona FC, we offer opportunities for both development and emerging/social youth players from U13 to U18 (born 2007 - 2012). Please see below important information regarding opportunities and upcoming trials.
Taroona FC Tier 1 / Youth Premier League Teams (YPL) - Trials - December 2024
Who: YPL at Taroona FC is for players who want to play, train and develop at the highest level for their age group, and can commit to training at least twice a week (three times a week for U15+). Exemptions can be made on a case-by-case basis.
Trials: YPL Trials will be held on 10, 12, 17 and 19 December 2024 - see below for details.
Team training: All Tier 1 Youth teams will train on Tuesdays (this is included in your annual registration fee).
Academy: Mondays and Thursdays (this is paid for on a term-by-term basis).
Location: Taroona High School top oval (winter training ground TBC).
Cost: The annual fee is still being determined (keep an eye on the website). Academy fees (by school term) can be found on our website.
Register now to attend YPL Trials:
https://form.jotform.com/243181353202849
Tier 2 / Social Teams - Trials Jan 2025
Who: Tier 2 and social teams are for players who are working towards Tier 1 teams or who are new to football or who love playing with their friends but can't commit to multiple training sessions a week. Players are expected to attend team training once a week with optional skills sessions available.
Team placement: Tier 2 grading sessions will begin on 28 January 2025.
Team Training: Most Tier 2 Youth teams will train on Tuesdays (this is included in your annual registration fee).
Skills: Mondays and Thursdays (optional - this is paid for on a term-by-term basis).
Cost: The annual fee is still being determined (keep an eye on the website). Optional Skills fees (by school term) can be found on our website.
YPL / Tier 1 Trials
Who: Any U13-18 players (born 2007 - 2012) wishing to play and train at a development level in the Youth Premier League competition (Tier 1) with Taroona FC in 2025.
When:
10, 12, 17 and 19 December
4.00pm - 5.00pm Players born 2011 and 2012
5.00pm - 6.00pm Players born 2009 and 2010
5.30pm - 6.30 pm Players born 2007 and 2008
We recommend you attend as many sessions as you can so our coaches can get to know you.
Where:
Taroona High School top oval
What to wear/bring:
Boots, shin guards, training shorts and jersey, water bottle. If you don't already play at Taroona FC just wear a plain jersey
What to expect:
Our coaches will be there to welcome you, check you off the register and organise you into training groups. They will run a short session that looks at skill, intensity, attitude, teamwork and general fitness.
Notification:
Based on coach assessments, players will be notified before the end of the year whether they have been successful and offered a position in one of our Tier 1 teams, with training commencing on 28 January 2025. For players who are not selected for a Tier 1 team this time, we will be holding team placement/grading sessions for Tier 2 and social teams commencing on 28 January 2025.
Register to attend YPL Trials:
https://form.jotform.com/243181353202849
For more information:
Email Alex, Youth Coordinator: youthcoordinator@tfc.org
Visit the website: https://www.taroonafc.org