Juniors Information 2027

2027 Junior Trials & Player Information

Welcome to Fulham United FC

Download the 2027 Player and Parent Guide.

Thank you for registering your child for the 2027 Fulham United FC junior season.
Whether you’re returning to Fulham United or joining us for the first time, we’re looking forward to welcoming you as we begin preparations for an exciting 2027 season.
This page contains the important information you need before attending our Come & Try and Trial sessions, along with information about team selection, our junior development pathway and what families can expect for 2027.

Our focus for 2027

At Fulham United FC, we want every young player to enjoy their football, develop their ability and have the opportunity to progress as far as their ambition and potential can take them.
For 2027, we’re strengthening our junior football program and creating a clearer pathway connecting our youngest MiniRoos players through junior football and ultimately into our State League 1 senior program.
Develop better footballers. Develop better people. Create genuine opportunities to progress.

2027 Come & Try and Trial Schedule

All 2027 Come & Try and Trial sessions will be held at:
West Beach Parks Football Centre
West Beach Road, West Beach SA 5024

Sunday 11 October
9:00am–9:45am U6–U9 Come & Try — Boys & Girls
10:00am–10:45am Girls U10–U18
11:00am–11:45am U10/U11 Boys
12:00pm–12:45pm U12/U13 Boys
1:00pm–1:45pm U14/U15 Boys
2:00pm–2:45pm U16/U17 Boys

Tuesday 13 October
6:15pm–7:15pm U10/U11 Boys
7:30pm–8:30pm U12/U13 Boys

Thursday 15 October
6:15pm–7:15pm Girls U10–U18
6:15pm–7:15pm U16/U17 Boys
7:30pm–8:30pm U14/U15 Boys

Can’t attend?

If your child cannot attend their scheduled session because of holidays, injury, illness or another reason, please contact juniors@fulhamunited.com.au so we can record this against their registration.
The Parent & Player Guide confirms that players who cannot attend should notify the club rather than simply being treated as a non-attendance.
Before You Arrive

Please arrive approximately 15 minutes before your session and check in at the registration desk.

Players should:
– Wear suitable football training clothing. Returning players should wear their Fulham United FC training kit.
– Bring a water bottle.
– Wear football boots and shin guards.
– Goalkeepers should bring goalkeeper gloves.

Please also let the club or relevant coach know about any injury, medical condition or other information that may affect your child’s participation.

What Happens at Come & Try?

MiniRoos U6–U9
Our youngest players will participate in a relaxed Come &; Try environment.
The focus is on children enjoying their football, meeting coaches and other players and experiencing Fulham United FC.

The sessions also help our coaches understand each player’s experience and development level so we can form appropriate teams and place children in an environment where they can have fun, build confidence and continue developing.

MiniRoos team placement isn’t intended to label a young player. Children develop at different rates, and our goal is to place players at a level appropriate to their development and enjoyment.

What Happens at Trials?

U10–U17
Players from U10 upwards will participate in structured trials appropriate to their age group.
Trials may include small-sided games, football activities and match play, allowing coaches to observe players in different football situations rather than making decisions based on one activity.

Most importantly: come along, work hard, enjoy your football and show us what you can do.
What are our coaches looking for?

Trials aren’t simply about identifying the “best player” on the day.

Our coaches will consider:
– Technical ability — ball mastery, passing, receiving, finishing and age-appropriate football skills.
– Game understanding — decision-making, positioning and understanding football situations.
– Attitude & effort — willingness to work, compete and positively contribute.
– Coachability — listening, learning, responding to feedback and trying new things.
– Teamwork — communicating with and supporting teammates.
– Athletic development — age-appropriate movement, coordination, agility and physical development.
– Development potential — where we believe a player can progress with appropriate coaching and support.

What Happens After Trials?

Following trials, families will be advised of the outcome as soon as practicable.
Registration or participation in trials does not automatically guarantee selection into a particular team. Our objective is to make decisions that support each player’s development while creating appropriately balanced squads.

And importantly, not being selected for a preferred team doesn’t necessarily mean the end of a player’s Fulham United journey.

Where possible, we’ll look for another appropriate team or development opportunity within the club. We want to retain and develop players wherever we can provide the right football environment for them.

ew for 2027: Fulham United FC Academy

2027 will see the launch of the Fulham United FC Academy and Futsal Program.
The Academy will provide additional development opportunities outside regular team training and will be available to all registered Fulham United FC junior players across MiniRoos, Juniors, YPL/YSL and YCC teams.

Our message to families is important:
Your child’s development at Fulham United FC will not be defined by the league or tier they play in.
Players develop at different rates. Our goal is to provide every player with an environment that challenges them, allows them to enjoy their football and gives them opportunities to continue developing.

Fulham United FC × Luis Garcia Academy

We’re partnering with Luis Garcia Academy to deliver the Fulham United FC Academy and Futsal Program.
Luis brings extensive experience across football, futsal and goalkeeper development. Originally from Brazil, he played youth football with Sport Club Corinthians Paulista and has coached in Australia for around eight years, including F-League teams, state-level goalkeepers and national youth academy environments.

His approach focuses on developing technical ability, decision-making, confidence and game understanding.
Best of all, the Academy will be available to registered Fulham United junior players at no additional cost.
[Learn more about the Fulham United FC Academy]

One Club. One Pathway.

Our ambition is to provide a genuine pathway from junior to senior football.
We want players to see a future for themselves at Fulham United FC — from their first MiniRoos experience through junior football and, for those with the ability, attitude and ambition, towards our Reserves and Senior teams.

As players approach senior football, our U17 and U18 programs provide an important bridge into the physical, technical and tactical demands of senior competition.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does my child need to attend trials if they played for Fulham in 2026?
Yes. Returning players should attend their relevant sessions so coaches can assess squads and determine appropriate team placement for 2027.
Can my child trial in a different age group?
Players should generally participate in their correct age group unless an alternative arrangement has been approved by the club’s Football Steering Committee.
How are MiniRoos teams formed?
We aim to create teams where players are playing at a level appropriate to their ability, development and confidence.
How are competitive teams selected?
Coaches consider football ability alongside development potential, game understanding, attitude, effort, coachability, positional requirements and team balance. 2027 Player and Parent Guide FI…
What happens if my child is selected?
Families will receive further instructions from the club. Selected U10–U17 players will need to pay a non-refundable 50% deposit of the team fee to confirm their place.
When will uniforms be organised?
A uniform fitting day is anticipated for early November. Selected players should attend in person so uniforms and merchandise can be correctly sized before orders are placed.

Ready for 2027?

We’re excited about what’s ahead.
A stronger junior football structure. More development opportunities. Our new Academy and Futsal programs. Better support for players and coaches. And a clearer pathway from MiniRoos through to senior football.

Most importantly, we want Fulham United to be a place where young players enjoy their football, develop their ability and love being part of the club.

We look forward to welcoming you to West Beach and beginning the journey towards the 2027 season.

Come and make history with Fulham United FC.

Questions? Contact juniors@fulhamunited.com.au