WYNNUM Wolves FC is experiencing an unprecedented surge in participation for its MiniRoos program in the 2025 season.
The club will field a total of 52 MiniRoos teams, including the U9 Academy Boys team and seven Pathways Development teams spanning from the Under 8s to Under 12s, all playing at the Kangaroos level.
This incredible growth has resulted in over 600 juniors across the 8s to 12s age groups, with most of the teams competing in the Wallabies division of the competition.
In a move never seen before, the club has closed its MiniRoos registration portal for the upcoming season.
As of now, fewer than 10 spots remain for players in the following age groups:
- U12 Girls: 3 spaces
- U11 Boys: 4 spaces
- U9 Girls: 1 space
- U8 Boys: 1 space
Wynnum Wolves Football Director Richard Greer said the numbers in MiniRoos was incredible this year.
“We’ve seen amazing growth across all age groups, but especially in the girls’ space,” he said.
The club is particularly excited about its increased focus on girls’ football.
For the first time, Wynnum will field two All-Girls’ MiniRoos teams in every age group from 8s to 12s, which Greer says will further support the growth of the club’s Academy girls’ program.
“Girls have traditionally been slower starters when it comes to football, so to see so many 7, 8, and 9-year-old girls getting started with us this year is a great vote of confidence for what we’re now doing in the girls’ space at our club,” he said.
The club’s MiniRoos Muster Days are scheduled to begin this week, weather permitting, and all teams will start their training at Carmichael Park as they prepare for the competition season following the Easter school holidays.
For those interested in key dates, the club has made the MiniRoos Key Dates Calendar available online.
Greer also highlighted the support for the club’s MiniRoos coaches.
Two dedicated staff members, Adam Krayem (Pathways Technical Director, B Licence candidate) and Davide Dalla Pozza (U18s Academy Coach, A Licence), will oversee training sessions and guide the volunteer coaches. They will be responsible for preparing session plans, setting training standards, and managing training nights for the MiniRoos.
One of the club’s passionate MiniRoos coaches, Grant McCoy, has been appointed the MiniRoos Liaison for the season.
“These MiniRoos youngsters are the future of our club,” Greer said.
“It’s this space – especially in the younger age groups – where our future Academy players come from.”
He also emphasised the broader goals of the program.
“We’ve seen over the past few years many young MiniRoos come through these teams into our Academy and Pathways teams,” he said.
“But it’s important not to forget that MiniRoos is predominantly about the kids having fun, being able to play with their friends, enjoying the wonderful game of football, and feeling they are a valued part of our great community club.”
Interested families can reach out to club registrar Bianca at registrar@wynnumwolvesfc.com.au for assistance with registration.
All MiniRoos-related inquiries at miniroos@wynnumwolvesfc.com.au
