Essendon Royals launch Kick-Starters Program

Essendon Royals is proud to introduce a new name for our Saturday morning introduction-to-football program.

Now known as the Essendon Royals Kick-Starters program, this weekly football program designed for players between the ages of four and nine will replace what was previously known as the Essendon Royals MiniRoos Kick-Off Academy.

The name change better reflects the nature of this program, as well as aiming to avoid confusion with the club’s Community Football MiniRoos program, which is a competitive, team-based program that incorporates training and matches.

The Kick-Starter program runs throughout the school terms, with two sessions held every Saturday.

Kids aged 4, 5 and 6 will participate in the early session, which runs from 9am-9.45am.

Kids aged 7, 8 and 9 will participate in the second session, which runs from 10am-10.45am.

The club has decided to split sessions to create greater opportunities for players who missed out on Term 1, as well as allowing for a greater coach-to-player ratio.

The club will cap numbers at 50 players per session.

Registration for Term 2 of the Essendon Royals Kick-Starter program is now open.

Read more about the program below and register using the form at the bottom of this page.

What is the Essendon Royals Kick-Starter program?

Based on Football Federation Australia’s MiniRoos Kick-Off program, the Essendon Royals Kick-Start program uses short, game-based sessions to provide young newcomers to the game with a fun and, most importantly, an inclusive opportunity try their hand at the world’s favourite game.

So, what is the Essendon Royals Kick-Starters program?

• A fun, safe sport taught in a friendly environment for children aged between 4 and 9.
• Weekly 45 minute sessions that build skills through games and simple drills delivered in an engaging and inclusive environment.
• Every player gets plenty of time on the ball and the prime aim of each session is for children to build fundamental motor skills.

Benefits of Essendon Royals Kick-Starter Program

Make new friends and develop social skills.

Develop values of teamwork, co-operation, fair play, and respect for others.

Develop a child’s ability to make quick decisions and improve reaction time.

Keep healthy by getting active!

• Sessions: 9 Sessions
• Cost: $180 for participation in program

When do Essendon Royals Kick-Starter Program sessions take place?

Starting from Term 2, the Kick-Starter program will be conducted over two sessions on Saturday.

• 9am-9.45am | Kids aged 4, 5 & 6
• 10am-10.45am | Kids aged 7, 8 & 9

Term Two dates are as follows:

• 30 April
• 7 May
• 14 May
• 21 May
• 28 May
• 4 June
• 11 June  (Queen’s Birthday Weekend – Sessions will still proceed)
• 18 June
• 25 June

Venue:

Cross Keys Reserve, Woodland St, Essendon

Register for Essendon Royals Kick-Start Program:

Registrations for Term 2 are now closed.

Details for Term 3 will be revealed in due course.