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Red and white, top to bottom. The Royals run four football programs for boys and girls, from a child's first kick through to NPL and NPLW. There is a place here for every player.
More than 1000 players across over 50 teams, all under one club and one family.
Our four programs sit on a single pathway. A four-year-old can start at Kick-Starters, grow through community football, step up to our youth elite NPL squads, and go on to play senior men's or senior women's football for the Royals. Boys and girls, every age, all the way to the top.
Our flagship men's and women's programs, competing at the top of the Victorian game. The destination for players coming through the Royals pathway, and the squads that carry the club's name each weekend.
Senior trials are by invitation. 2027 expressions of interest open in October. Young players chasing their first taste of open-age football can enquire any time.
Enquire to play →Our highest level of youth football, for talented young players in the Boys and Girls Victoria Youth Premier Leagues. Extra training with professional coaches, and a weekly test against the best in the state. Squads are selected through a trials process each season.
The club runs a trials process every season to select these squads. Watch our news page and socials for 2027 trial dates.
Register your interest →Fun, inclusive football for players of every skill level, boys and girls alike. From a child's first competitive games in MiniRoos through to open-age teams for those who simply love the game. Our fastest-growing area, with girls football expanding every season.
MiniRoos and junior community teams welcome new players each season. Open-age social spots are limited, with priority for current and former Royals.
Register to play →A child's very first taste of the game. Built on Football Australia's MiniRoos Kick-Off framework, our term-based program gives children aged 4 to 9 a fun, supportive place to learn skills, make friends and fall in love with football.
Age-appropriate sessions and plenty of time on the ball for every child.
Weekday and weekend sessions, running across the Victorian school terms.
Register by the term, semester or full year through LetsPlayFootball.
2026 prices shown. Sessions follow the Victorian school terms, so registrations open term by term throughout the year.
Register for Kick-Starters →Whichever program fits, the first step is the same. Tell us a little about the player and we will point you to the right team.
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