Junior Program | Kyneton District Soccer Club

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COMPETITIVE JUNIORS
(AGES 10-15)

Our Competitive Juniors (U12, U14 and U16 teams) takes young players beyond the fundamentals and into their Game Training Phase developing tactical awareness, perception and decision making through a game.

Building on the foundation from our Non-Competitive Juniors program, the focus shifts from individual skill development to team play, game awareness, and strategic thinking. Players begin to understand their role in key moments of the game – attacking, defending and transitioning – and learn how to work together to make smart decisions on and off the ball.

Our Competitive Junior program is open to all young players – whether they’re looking to play socially or aiming higher. We welcome and can accommodate players of all abilities and skill levels.

What to expect:

A clear pathway from Non-Competitive Juniors to Competitive Juniors and beyond
A focus on teamwork, tactical awareness, and game intelligence
Training aligned with senior playing style to support development
Opportunities for both social and performance-focused players
A safe, supportive and inclusive club environment

What skills they'll build:

Tactical awareness and positional understanding
Game moment decision-making (attack, defence, transition)
Possession-based play and ball movement
Communication and teamwork skills
Mental resilience and game maturity

Pathways:

We’re committed to providing young players with access to high-quality coaching, mentorship, and a strong club culture where they can grow in confidence, build lasting friendships, and develop a lifelong love of the game.

From here, players have opportunities to progress into Senior Men’s and Women’s teams.

Players also have the opportunity to participate in various Cups that are held around Victoria to further their development and experience in competition.

KEY INFORMATION

DATES

Pre-season start: 9 February 2026

Season: 2 May - 30 August 2026 (Finals 5, 12, 19 September)

Match day: Saturday

Training: Days and times vary depending on the coaches availability however, the non-competitive juniors are usually scheduled after school, ranging 5pm - 7:15pm. The training schedule will be established in the pre-season.

Training location: Barkly Square, corner Beauchamp St & Wedge St, Kyneton

FEES

$TBC

Fees include club and team registrations, and insurance through Football Victoria, referees fees, training equipment, match day equipment, match balls, goals, ground painting, lighting and utilities costs, and the annual club presentation event. Players need to supply their own boots and shin guards.

AGE GROUPS

U12–U16 girls and mixed teams. Allocation of players into their respective teams is determined by how old the player is on the 31st December, the year prior to the season.

Age eligibility for 2026:

U12 - born 2014-2015
U14 - born 2012-2013
U16 - born 2010-2011

PLAYING FORMATS

U12: 9v9, 60-70mx40-50m pitch, 2x30 minute halves, size 4 ball
U14: 11v11, 95mx55m pitch, 2x35 minute halves, size 5 ball
U16: 11v11, 95mx55m pitch, 2x40 minute halves, size 5 ball

COMMUNICATION

The Spond App is used to communicate with players and families during the season. Families will receive an email invitation to join the KDSC Spond App site on registration. Please see here for more details. We also post on Instagram and Facebook.