All U10 and above girls teams will play in the North Shore Swans alliance with games/training at Gore Hill Oval, Middle Head Oval and Blackman Park
Junior Football is the next step for kids who are ready to move on from NAB AFL Auskick or other introductory school and/or community programs. It’s the perfect environment for kids to have fun learning through play, make new friends and create memories that last a lifetime. Rules of matches are modified in the early Junior grades so children can continue to develop their skills in an enjoyable, safe atmosphere.
Kids are gradually introduced to competitive football in stages as they gain stills and confidence through Junior football into Youth football in U13s, U15s and U17s. We adopt a philosophy that ensures kids have a fun, safe and positive football experience that is suitable to their needs.
Many girls prefer to play Australian Rules Football with other girls, and where possible we recommend girls over age 10 do so. However, should your daughter prefer to play in a mixed-gender team or competition, they are permitted to do so until U12s.
We welcome girls to join our club at any age, regardless of previous experience.
Girls football has teams from U10s to U17s. Age eligibility is based on age at 31 December 2025. For girls, this means if you are turning 10 in 2025 you will play U10s.
Under 10s is non-graded competition, with the competition divisionalised on geographic boundaries to minimise travel. Under 10s are non-competitive, with no results posted, ladders kept or finals held. In Under 13s it moves to a graded structure, with teams divisionalised according to ladder position and ability, rather than geography.
Girls Junior and Youth teams are played with the North Shore Swans which is an alliance between Mosman Swans, Willoughby Wildcats and Lane Cove Cats. The home oval is Gore Hill Oval although games/training also takes place at Middle Head Oval and Blackman Park.
Youth Football gradually gets more competitive to ensure once your child is 13 years old they are ready for the full rules of Australian Football.
Games are generally played on Sundays, as well as occasional Friday nights. Training is held mid-week in the evenings.
Parents, guardians and carers receiving Family Tax Benefit can apply for an Active and Creative Kids voucher for each eligible child.
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