To ensure that all our players are able to enjoy their game-day experiences, we endeavour to place similarly-skilled players together, have adequate player numbers in each team and supply sufficient training and playing equipment.
The best team size (players on the field and on the bench together) for all youth football teams should be enough to give a number of players to substitute in within a rotation, and also facilitate a chance for players to get adequate rest. Too many extra players can create lack of playing time and boredom for the players sitting on the bench.
Team managers and coaches need to be mindful that all issued playing and training equipment (with the exception of the U6 MiniRoos balls and shin pads) remains the property of New Lambton FC Juniors, and needs to be returned at the end of the season.
Any requests for additional equipment shall be assessed on their merits by the committee, based on the following criteria, as a minimum:
- Demonstrated / identified need
- Budget availability
- Return on investment (i.e. value for money)
Requests for additional equipment with a total value in excess of $100 shall also need to be accompanied by 3 quotes.
The following playing items shall be provided to each registered player, and do not need to be returned at the season:
- Playing shirt x 1
- Training shirt x 1
- Shorts x 1
- Socks x 1
U6 MiniRoos receive the following (in addition to the above):
- Ball x 1
- Shin pads x 1 (set)
The following items have been assessed to be the minimum requirements for each of our teams:
MiniRoos U6 – U7 [Maximum of 7 players in a team, 6 is optimum]
- 4-a-side with no goalkeeper
- Maximum of 3 substitutes
- Size 3 ball x 7
- Training bibs x 7
- Training cones x 14
- Ball / gear bag x 1
- Duty Officer vest x 1
MiniRoos U8 – U9 [Maximum of 11 players in a team, 10 is optimum]
- 7-a-side including a goalkeeper
- Maximum of 4 substitutes
- Size 3 ball x 8 (more can be supplied upon request)
- Goalkeeper jersey x 1
- Training bibs x 11
- Training cones x 22
- Ball / gear bag x 1
- Duty Officer vest x 1
MiniRoos U10 – U11 [Maximum of 14 players in a team, 12 is optimum]
- 9-a-side including a goalkeeper
- Maximum of 5 substitutes
- Size 4 ball x 8 (more can be supplied upon request)
- Goalkeeper jersey x 1
- Training bibs x 14
- Training cones x 28
- Ball / gear bag x 1
- Duty Officer vest x 1
Competition U12 – U13 [Maximum of 16 players in a team, 14 is optimum]
- 11-a-side including a goalkeeper
- Maximum of 5 substitutes
- Size 4 ball x 9 (more can be supplied upon request)
- Size 4 ball x 2 (match)
- Goalkeeper jersey x 1
- Training bibs x 16
- Training cones x 32
- Ball / gear bag x 1
- Duty Officer vest x 1
Competition U14 upwards [Maximum of 16 players in a team, 14 is optimum]
- 11-a-side including a goalkeeper
- Maximum of 5 substitutes
- Size 5 ball x 9 (more can be supplied upon request)
- Size 5 ball x 2 (match)
- Goalkeeper jersey x 1
- Training bibs x 16
- Training cones x 32
- Ball / gear bag x 1
- Duty Officer vest x 1
The following items are limited in quantity, and can be provided by-request on a first come, first served basis:
- Additional balls
- Additional training cones
- Additional training bibs
- Agility ladders
- Agility poles
- Portable mini-goals