About the SJSA Representative Squads:
The 2025 SJSA Representative Squads are targeted at 11 – 13year olds who want to develop their football skills.
At SJSA we understand the significance of the development of young players while encouraging them to have fun & love the game & we are excited to be able to continue to offer this opportunity.
We aim to promote:
· Positive team culture and spirit
· Game skills
· Exposure to more games
· FUN – our most important aspect!
Tournaments & Competitions:
· Not only will the Squads provide quality training for those young players involved, it will also offer them the opportunity to represent SJSA in various tournaments.
· SJSA is the regional affiliate to the Country Leagues Football Association which brings all of Victoria’s regional associations together for the Country Championships Tournament in June of each year. Our Squads will represent Greater Shepparton in this tournament in 2025.
· The squads will also compete in Boys & Girls FC in March & the Shepparton Cup in October.
· The SJSA Representative Squads will have the unique opportunity to consolidate their training skills by playing in the SJSA winter competition – the squad match is in addition to their school/club team match each week.
Age Groups for 2025 Squads:
· Under 12 (year of birth: 2013)
· Under 13 (year of birth: 2012)
· Under 13 Girls (year of birth: 2013 & 2012)
Training:
· Training will be held on Monday nights commencing early in February 2025 at the Shepparton Sports Precinct.
Cost:
· $395.00 includes the playing kit.
· Please note that tournament fees & all other costs associated with tournaments such as accommodation & travel are an additional cost.
Eligibility:
· Must have played with a SJSA School / Club team in 2024.
· Must play with a SJSA School / Club team in 2025.
Trials:
· Trials for Under 12's & Under 13's will be held on the SJSA pitches at the Shepparton Sports on Monday September 9th & 16th.