Australian Rules at Glen Iris Junior Football Club

Get ready for the 2025 season

Glen Iris Junior Football Club is preparing for the 2025 season, with pre-season training scheduled to start in March. This is a great opportunity for players to develop skills, improve fitness, and reconnect with teammates before the competition begins.

Sessions will focus on skill development, match fitness, and teamwork in preparation for the season ahead. Whether you are returning to the club or joining for the first time, pre-season is an important part of getting ready for the year ahead.

Key information

• Dates: Tuesday 4 March - Friday 4 April
• Locations: Righetti Oval and Ferrie Oval - Sir Zelman Cowen Park
• Training format: A mix of skills, fitness, and small-sided game play
• Boot policy: Runners only, no boots until late March
• Public holiday: Training will still go ahead on Friday 7 March

Pre-season training schedule

Age Group	Location	Day	Time	Training Dates
Under 8	Righetti	Friday	4:15pm - 5:pm	7/3, 14/3, 21/3, 28/3, 4/4
Under 9	Ferrie	Friday	4:15 - 5pm	7/3, 14/3, 21/3, 28/3, 4/4
Under 10	Righetti	Friday	5pm - 6pm	7/3, 14/3, 21/3, 28/3, 4/4
Under 10 Girls	Righetti	Friday	5pm - 6pm	7/3, 14/3, 21/3, 28/3, 4/4
Under 11	Ferrie	Friday	5pm - 6pm	7/3, 14/3, 21/3, 28/3, 4/4
Under 11 Girls	Righetti	Friday	5pm - 6pm	7/3, 14/3, 21/3, 28/3, 4/4
Under 12	Righetti	Friday	6pm - 7pm	7/3, 14/3, 21/3, 28/3, 4/4
Under 13	Righetti	Wednesday	6pm - 7:30pm	5/3, 12/3, 19/3, 26/3, 2/4
Under 14	Ferrie	Wednesday	6pm - 7:30pm	5/3, 12/3, 19/3, 26/3, 2/4
Under 14 Girls	Righetti	Tuesday	5:30pm - 6:30pm	4/3, 11/3, 18/3, 25/3, 1/4
Under 15	Righetti	Thursday	5pm - 6pm	6/3, 13/3, 20/3, 27/3, 3/4
Under 16 Youth Boys	Ferrie	Wednesday	5:30pm - 6:30pm	5/3, 12/3, 19/3, 26/3, 2/4
Under 16 Youth Girls	Ferrie	Tuesday	5:15pm - 6pm	4/3, 11/3, 18/3, 25/3, 1/4

What to expect in pre-season

Pre-season training is designed to prepare players for the season with a mix of skills, fitness, and game awareness. We focus on skill development and decision-making under pressure, as well as fitness and conditioning. We also highlight game play and strategy through small-sided games and tactical drills and promote team bonding amongst teammates and coaches.

Why play for Glen Iris Junior Football Club?

We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment for all players and high-quality coaching. The club has a strong focus on teamwork, sportsmanship, and personal growth and is a great way to stay active and have fun.

Family involvement

Our operation is only possible through the support of parents. Each team has a Coach and Team Manager, and parents of our players primarily fill these positions. The Club’s Coaching Panel assists the Coaches.

Parents are rostered for match day duties such as runner, trainer, goal umpire, timekeeper and ground marshal. We operate canteen and BBQ facilities at our home grounds and parents are also rostered for this duty.

How to register

Players are encouraged to register & attend pre-season training to prepare for the season. Come and Try sessions do not cost the participant to try the sport. Registration fees to play a full season of football depend on age. You can view more information regarding registration fees on the GIJFC website.

These programs are also supported by Team Sport 4 All, which can pay for your seasonal registration if you are eligible (eligibility includes having a health care card, living in government housing or being of asylum seeker status)

Registration for preseason is essential.

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