Trials/PreSeason for season 2025
Due to insurance protocols, children/players not registered with the club prior to their nominated trials/training will NOT be permitted on the field.
They will be sent home.
Notes re Trials for season 2025
Kogan Little Strikers
Children registered for Kogan Little Strikers do not go through a trial process. Instead, assessments are conducted to determine the most appropriate group for them to play in. For any questions contact via email.
Trials/gradings start as per the table below.
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What to wear: shirt, shorts and shin-guards are a must.
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As per requested by Glen Eira council football/soccer boots are not to be worn on Caulfield Park during pre-season, runners are fine.
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Bring along a water bottle that is clearly named for the child.
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Apply sunscreen before the session if it is a sunny day.
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Trial Structure
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Trials will run for three weeks, after which players will train in provisional squads for the remaining four weeks of pre-season.
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During this provisional squad period, player movement may occur to ensure team balance or address specific needs e.g. one team has two goalkeepers and the other has none.
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Teams will only be finalised at the conclusion of the seven-week pre-season block.
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Process:
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All children will begin in their correct age group for trials.
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Over the course of the seven weeks, children may be moved around based on their skill levels and team requirements.
Parent Information
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Parents are required to stay for the first 15 minutes of their allocated trial time to hear explanations from club staff about the session procedures and ensure children are settled in their groups.
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Please remain in the designated parent areas and refrain from entering the playing zones during sessions.
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Timing and Notifications
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Trials and pre-season training sessions will continue until Glen Eira Council grants full access to Caulfield Park. This is expected by April, which is in time for the season kick-off.
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Once full-season training begins, notifications will be sent out via the club newsletter.
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Player Reminders
Players participating in trials must arrive at least 15 minutes before their session to ensure they are ready to start promptly when the coaches begin.
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2025 preseason schedule published here.
