SEASON 2020 | Essendon Royals announce grading schedule for community football program
Essendon Royals are delighted to announce grading dates for our community football program.
Led by Royals Community and MiniRoos Technical Director, Michael Curcija and our Women’s Technical Director, Jess Gallo, all new and returning players are required to attend grading.
The grading program is designed to assess players for next season and ensure our community teams are placed in appropriate leagues in 2020.
The club welcomes new players to attend grading.
As grading continues, players may be offered spots for next season. Upon the awarding of a spot, a 50 per cent deposit must be paid within seven days to secure your spot.
This year, returning Essendon Royals players will be given a grace period to secure their spot for next season early.
As a family club, we insist on remaining loyal to our existing and returning players wherever possible as we firmly believe this encourages greater development and trust between players, parents, coaches and team managers.
Existing players will receive an email in the coming days with details on how to secure their Season 2020 spots.
All players who intend to attend grading MUST fill out the relevant forms.
Boys’ Mini Roos and Community teams (u7-u20): http://bit.ly/2mNAjb0
Girls and Senior Women’s Teams: http://bit.ly/31dtLkq
All players attending should arrive 20 minutes prior to the commencement of grading for warm-ups and needs to bring the following:
Shin pads
Water
ALL TRIALS WILL BE HELD AT EAST KEILOR SYNTHETIC PITCH. ACCESS AND PARKING VIA RACHELLE ROAD.
Please see below information for grading dates and information:
Boys’ Mini Roos Grading (U7-U12)
U7/U8 (Players born 2012 and 2013) - Grading is for all new players to the club or current eligible Royals players wishing to play again in these age groups.
Please note: We will require volunteer/parent coaches for all our new U7 and U8 teams. All coaches will be mentored and assisted by our Community Technical Director, Michael Curcija. The club will also assist in coaches gaining official coaching accreditation. Please contact Michael for further information via email at: mcurcija@essendonroyals.com.au
Dates: Tuesday, November 26 at 5.30 pm and Tuesday, December 3 at 5.30 pm
U9 (Players born 2011) - All new players will be waitlisted until current Royals players have confirmed their place.
Current teams and coaches will carry on from season 2019. Any changes will be made once preseason begins in February.
U10 (Players born 2010) - Grading will be conducted for all current and new players wishing to trial for the Kangaroos team (highest level) only. All current Royals players will otherwise be placed in their 2019 team until preseason begins.
Dates: Thursday, November 28 at 5.30 pm and Tuesday, December 10 at 5.30 pm
U11 (Players born 2009) - Grading will be conducted for all current and new players wishing to trial for the Kangaroos team (highest level) only. All current Royals players will otherwise be placed in their 2019 team until preseason begins.
Dates: Wednesday, November 6 at 5.30pm and Wednesday, November 13 at 5.30pm
U12 (Players born 2008) - Grading will be conducted for all current and new players wishing to trial for the Kangaroos team (highest level) only. All current Royals players will otherwise be placed in their 2019 team until preseason begins.
Dates: Wednesday, November 6 at 7pm and Wednesday, November 13 at 7pm
Girls’ Grading (U7-Seniors)
Essendon Royals is seeking to field girls and women’s teams in the following age groups in Season 2020.
MiniRoos
Under 7
Under 8
Under 9
Under 10
Under 11
Under 12
Community
Under 13
Under 14
Under 15/16
Under 18
Seniors
Senior women State league 1
Senior Women State League 1- Reserves
All women’s football trials will occur on the following dates:
November 12
November 14
November 19
November 21
Grading will commence at 5.30 pm and finish at 9 pm following the below schedule on each of the above dates:
Under-7- Under-12 5.30 pm -6.30 pm
Under-13 - Under 16 6.45 pm -7.45 pm
Under-18 - Senior 7.45 pm - 9 pm
Boys’ Community Grading
Note: A limit of 2 teams will be selected in age groups U13, U14, U15 and U16.
All eligible new and current Royals players must attend grading sessions to be considered.
Volunteer/parent coaches interested in coaching one of these teams, please contact our Technical Director, Michael Curcija.
U13 (Players born 2007)
Dates: Thursday, November 7 at 5.30 pm and Wednesday, November 20 at 5.30 pm
U14 (Players born 2006)
Dates: Wednesday, November 27 at 5.30 pm and Tuesday, December 3 at 7 pm
U15 (Players born 2005)
Dates: Thursday, November 7 at 7pm and Wednesday, November 20 at 7pm
U16 (Players born 2004)
Dates: Wednesday, November 27 at 7pm and Tuesday, December 10 at 7pm
U17 (Players born 2003) - There will be 2 teams in the u17 age group. Players must attend grading sessions to be eligible.
Dates: Tuesday, November 26 at 7pm and Thursday, November 28 at 7pm
U18/20 (Players born 2000-2002)
Dates: Tuesday, December 17 at 6.30pm. Details of second session TBC.