Essendon Royals confirm grading schedule for Season 2022 Community Football

Essendon Royals can confirm trial and grading dates for Community Football at the club in 2022.

2021 Registered Essendon Royals players who will play under-13s and below in 2022 need only to attend grading if they are seeking to trial for a spot in our Kanga squads.

All other Registered Essendon Royals players (U14 and above in 2022) must attend grading to confirm their spot.

New players are invited to trial.

ALL players, whether existing Royals players or prospective new Royals players, must complete the relevant form to register for the trials and grading process.

This not only helps us plan for numbers, but is also a crucial step in maintaining a COVID-safe environment.

The club has conducted an initial audit of existing players and we have numerous vacancies for U7 Boys and Girls and limited vacancies in the following:

  • Girls from under-8 to under-16
  • Boys from under-8 to under-20

Essendon Royals Community Football Grading Dates

Please find the schedule of trials and grading for boys below.

UPDATE 12/11/2021: ALL GIRLS GRADING SESSIONS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED. INSTEAD, GIRLS WILL BE INVITED TO SPECIFIC TRAINING SESSIONS. ALL FEMALE PLAYERS WHO HAVE EXPRESSED AN INTEREST WILL BE CONTACTED DIRECTLY WITH TIMES IN THE COMING DAYS.

All sessions below are to be conducted at East Keilor Synthetic Soccer Pitch at Quinn Grove Reserve. Parking is available off Rachelle Road.

Note your age group’s time and please arrive 15 minutes prior to your start time to have your attendance confirmed.

PLEASE NOTE: Players who turn up without having pre-registered using the application forms above will not be able to participate in trials and grading. If you intend to attend, fill out the above forms as appropriate.

Tuesday, November 9:

5.30pm – 6.30pm

BOYS

U7 (Players born 2015)

U8 (All new players born 2014)

U9 (Kangaroo team trials and all new players born 2013)

6.45pm – 7.45pm

U10 (Kangaroo team trials. Players born 2012)

U11 (Kangaroo team trials. Players born 2011)

U12 (Kangaroo team trials. Players born 2010)

8pm – 9pm

U15 (‘A’ team trials. Players born 2007)

U16 (‘A’ team trials. Players born 2006)


Saturday, November 13:

9am – 10am

BOYS

U7  (players born 2015)

U8 (All new players born 2014)

U9 (Kangaroo team trials and all new players born 2013)

10.15am – 11.15am

BOYS

U10 (Kangaroo team trials. Players born 2012)

U11 (Kangaroo team trials. Players born 2011)

U12 (Kangaroo team trials. Players born 2010)

11.30am – 12.30pm

BOYS

U13 (‘A’ team trials. Players born 2009)

U14 (‘A’ team trials. Players born 2008)


Tuesday, November 16:

5.30pm – 6.45pm

BOYS

U13 (‘A’ team trials. Players born 2009)

U14 (‘A’ team trials. Players born 2008)


Saturday, November 20:

10.15 – 11.30am

BOYS

U15 (‘A’ team trials. Players born 2007)

U16 (‘A’ team trials. Players born 2006)

11.45am – 1pm

BOYS

U17, 18 & U20 (Players born 2005-2002)
Tuesday, November 23:

6.30pm – 8pm

BOYS

U17, 18 & U20 (Players born 2005-2002)