Looking for a list of soccer clubs for kids in Brisbane? This article will give you a comprehensive list of soccer clubs to help you decide on where to play near you!
It’s been called The World Game and The Beautiful Game, but whether you know it as soccer or football there’s no denying it’s one of the most popular sports for kids in Brisbane. Our comprehensive list of football clubs will help you find a local boys soccer team or girls soccer team for your budding Socceroo or Matilda!
All Regions:
Ginger Sport
What: A fun weekly soccer program just for the little kids. Boys and girls aged from 2-7 can join one of the range of programs offered to learn the basics of soccer in an energetic environment, with fun variations of the game too! Locations all over SE Queensland and a free try out is offered.
When: Sessions are weekly in blocks of 10 or 12 weeks, all year round.
Where: Lots of locations, check the website to find your nearest.
Contact: 1800 GINGER (1800 446 437); info@gingersport.com.au
Website: gingersport.com.au
Little Kickers
What: A fun pre-school soccer club that combines high quality soccer skills with important pre-school learning concepts, all aimed at combating obesity and giving your pre-schooler the best start in achieving fitness goals! Classes are available in four different age groups from 18months to 7th birthday.
When: Weekend and weekday classes available. Times vary by venue. ALL YEAR ROUND!
Where: Over 50 locations throughout South East Queensland. See website for your nearest.
Contact: Find your local contact details on their website
Website: littlekickers.com.au
JUNIOR SOCCER
Our map will show you your nearest junior soccer club. Details for each are listed below.
NORTH SIDE BRISBANE
Brisbane City Football Club, Newmarket
What: Brisbane City Football Club offers a huge range of professional training programs, starting with Kindy Kickers for the little ones, right up to U16s. Programs also include a U8-U12 Academy, Divisional Program, Goalkeeper Academy, School Holiday Programs and more. If your child is serious about developing their soccer skills to a high standard this could be the club for them! Specific girls programs are also offered.
When: Summer, Winter, and School Holiday programs are offered – see website for sign on information.
Where: 42 Newbery Street, NEWMARKET
Contact: 3356 8834; secretary@brisbanecityfc.com.au
Website: brisbanecityfc.com.au
Brisbane City Indoor Sports Centre, Newmarket
What: All weather indoor soccer with teams available from U7 to U16, catering for all grades and abilities. Visit the website for registration and “come and try” days.
When: Saturdays during terms time, terms 1 and 4
Where: 17 Mina Parade, NEWMARKET
Contact: 3535 0500
Website: brisbanecityindoorsports.com.au
Mitchelton Football Club
What: One of the largest clubs in Brisbane catering for players from years old to U18. Mitchelton FC has qualified to participate in the Super Youth League.
When: Registration opens early January, with the sign on weekend late January
Where: Teralba Park, Osborne Road, MITCHELTON
Contact: admin@mitchiefc.org.au
Website: mitchiefc.org.au
Northside Christian Football Club, Bridgeman Downs
What: Northside Christian Football Club has been promoting The World Game to its wider community for almost 30 years, and offers training for players from 3 years to adult.
When: See website for sign-on dates.
Where: Darien Street Sports Park, 29-31 Darien Street, BRIDGEMAN DOWNS
Contact: 0417 191 141; president@northsidefootball.org.au
Website: northsidefootball.org.au
Virginia United Football Club
What: With a strong focus on player development Virginia United Football Club encourages a short pass, possession based game. All coaches are FFA qualified and provide a range of soccer skills clinics. Teams are available for U3 to U16, with all-girls teams available from 9 years up. Virginia United FC also offers fun soccer camps including Ronaldo Skill Builder, Street Football, and more!
When: Trials and sign ons are late January and early February, with camps offered ‘off-season’. See website for details.
Where: 574 Nudgee Road, NUNDAH
Contact: 3160 7730
Website: virginiaunitedfc.com.au
EAST SIDE BRISBANE
AC Carina FC – Forza Football Club
What: A soccer club with training and teams for children from 3 years old to Under 16s. The squirts program (3-5 years) offers a fun introduction to soccer, while older children (Under 6s to Under 16s) can play as teams in competitions.
When: Registrations commence January
Where: 150 Fursden Road, CARINA
Contact: 3843 3180; accarinafcjuniors@gmail.com
Website: accainafc.com
Capalaba Football Club
What: Home of the Bulldogs, Capalaba Football Club offers training and competition teams for children from kindy (Squirts) to U16 (Juniors).
When: Training Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights, online registration open January
Where: John Fredericks Park, Old Cleveland Road, CAPALABA
Contact: 0403 377 206; miniroos@caplababulldogs.com; juniors@capalababulldogs.com
Website: capalababulldogs.com
Eastern Suburbs Football Club
What: With training for children from U5 to U16, plus a separate junior girls squad, and school holiday clinics. Eastern Suburbs FC is part of the Football Federation Australia (FFA).
When: Online registrations open early January
Where: Heath Park, 48 Hilton Street, EAST BRISBANE
Contact: 0403 298 144; juniors@eastsfootball.com
Website: eastsfootball.com
Wolves Football Club, Tingalpa
What: This grassroots club was founded in 1921 and has teams for children from 3 years of age right through to Under 16 leagues and divisional. Younger children in the Squirts Program enjoy fun classes that develop their gross motor skills, while older children can show off their skills in competitive games.
When: Saturday mornings in terms 2 and 3. See website for sign on dates.
Where: Carmichael Park, 175 Boundary Road, TINGALPA
Contact: enquiries@wynnumwolvesfc.com.au
Website: wolvesfc.com.au
SOUTH SIDE BRISBANE
Annerley Junior Football Club
What: Annerley Football Club, a member of Brisbane Football, caters for all ages and abilities from 3 years up with competitive and non-competitive teams.
When: Registration and sign-on days are late January. See website for details.
Where: 98 Victoria Terrace, GREENLOPES
Contact: 0407 723 926; juniors@annerleyfc.com
Website: annerleyfc.com
Mt Gravatt Hawks
What: For soccer with an exciting South American flavour, Mt Gravatt Hawks has partnered with Jinga Futebol; an initiative to keep soccer affordable by providing in-house competition (no need to travel!) for children aged 3-8 years. Mt Gravatt Hawks still provides regular competition teams within Football Brisbane for players aged U6 to U16 so you can choose which suits you best.
When: Sign on online or see website for dates and times.
Where: Dittmer Park, Klumpp Road, UPPER MT GRAVATT
Contact: 0406 282 076; juniors@mtgravatthawks.org
Website: hawksfc.org.au
Scorpions Soccer Club
What: The Scorpions Soccer Club has been going strong for over 30 years as part of the Queensland Christian Soccer Association, with games for players aged from U6 to U16.
When: Games are played during the season only and sign on days are late January/early February.
Where: Cnr Massinger & Ainsworth Streets, SALISBURY
Contact: 0459 113 384; secretary@scorpions.org.au
Website: scorpions.org.au
Slacks Creek Football Club
What: Training for boys and girls of all ages from U4s to U16, with U12-U18 registering in the Football Federation Australia (FFA). Slacks Creek Soccer Club prides itself on offering quality coaching on one of the best grounds in SE Queensland.
When: Registrations and Sign On Days every January
Where: Usher Park, Rose Street, DAISY HILL
Contact: 0487 949 971; info@slackscreeksoccerclub.com.au
Website: slackscreekfc.com.au
South United Football Club, Runcorn
What: Training for Squirts (U5) to Juniors (U16) to develop a love of the game and a high skill level.
When: Registrations take place in January
Where: Wakerley Park, Cnr Dew Street and Nathan Road, RUNCORN
Contact: 3345 4720; juniors@southsunited.org.au
Website: southsunited.org.au
Sunnybank Saints
What: With teams ranging in age from U5 to U16, Sunnybank Saints is part of the Queensland Christian Soccer Association and plays matches every Saturday morning from March to November.
When: Online registration opens in November with sign on days late January.
Where: Lister Street, SUNNYBANK
Contact: 0419 773 395 (U5-U8); 0404 657 112 (U9-U16)
Website: sunnybanksaints.org.au
WEST SIDE BRISBANE
Brisbane West Indoor Sports Centre, Darra
What: Brisbane West Indoor Sports Centre’s junior soccer program runs during terms 1 and 4, with teams comprising U6s up to U12s. The all weather venue has a friendly focus and a low weekly cost.
When: Programs run through terms 1 & 4, registration is in late January
Where: 27 Bellwood Street, DARRA
Contact: 3376 8600; brisbanewestindoorsports@gmail.com
Website: brisbanewestindoorsports.com.au
Ipswich Knights Soccer Club
What: Part of the FFA, Ipswich Knights Soccer Club is a club with a focus that is inclusive, accessible and multicultural for boys and girls aged 4-11, with divisional games for kids from U12 to U16.
When: Registrations and sign on days are in January, see website for further details.
Where: 254 Brisbane Road, BOOVAL
Contact: 0433 931 625; info@ipswichknights.org.au
Website: ipswichknights.org.au
Western Pride Football Club, Flinders View
What: Western Pride Football Club has a professional focus and a 40-week program to develop football players to the highest standards. As part of the Playstation® 4 National Premier League the club caters to players aged from 12 to 16 who already have a high level of ability. Boys and girls teams are available.
When: Trials take place in October/November with training and matches weekly between January and September. See website for contact form.
Where: 121 Briggs Road, FLINDERS VIEW
Website: westernpridefc.com.au
CENTRAL BRISBANE
New Farm United Junior Soccer Club
What: New Farm United Junior Soccer Club is a small grassroots soccer club with a focus on fun and community. The club offers a range of teams for ages from 5 to U16, with a strong girls’ soccer program too.
When: Sign on in late January
Where: Cnr Sydney & Brunswick Street, NEW FARM
Contact: clubadmin@newfarmsoccer.com.au
Website: newfarmsoccer.com.au
Former Brisbane Soccer Clubs, now closed
Galaxy Soccer – closed 2018
Brisbane Force Football Club, Richlands – closed
If your son or daughter is looking for a different sport, we have listed it below:
- Find your nearest kids touch football club here.
- Find your kids next Netball team here.
- Find soccer clubs for girls here.
- Click here for Basketball clubs for kids.
- Volleyball and beach volley for kids can be found here.
- Find your nearest Kids AFL Club here.
- Find all the local gymnastics clubs for kids here.
- Find your kids Hockey Club here.
- Baseball clubs for kids can be found here.
- Squash clubs where kids can play can be found here.
- Find a tennis club for your kids here.
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