Our Goal Kick program is perfect for little people (ages 5–6 at the beginning of the program) who are new to club football. It is all about having fun and developing skills. It’s a great program for building the essential skills needed for football in later years.

This program is designed, supervised, and instructed by our coach, Lou Petrou. He views the first years of football skill development as the most important. Learning the right skills early ensures the correct building blocks are in place for more technical training later on.

It is a 18-week program that runs on Saturday mornings at 9:00 AM (TBC) for just under an hour each week. Sessions take place at our Edithvale Commons ground, located across the road from our main pavilion, behind the Bowls Club on Edithvale Road.

Training will begin a week or two before the season starts (late March) and runs through to the end of Term 3, with a break during school holidays. The cost of the program covers all training sessions and an end-of-season medal. Chelsea FC uniforms are mandatory and must be purchased separately from the registration fee. It is essential that all participants have boots and shin guards.

The Chelsea FC Goal Kick Program is run under the supervision of coach Lou Petrou, resident Senior Men and Women players, and our group of youth assistant coaches.

U8-U9 Miniroos

Matches start at varying times on Saturday mornings (or Sunday mornings for all-girls teams). A full 20-fixture schedule is available online via Football Victoria. Games are home and away (local area). Teams are coached by parent volunteers, who are vetted, trained, and must have a Working With Children Check. Training times depend on field space and coach availability, typically once per week at 5 or 6 PM for one hour.

The U8-U9 age category is soft graded:

• Joey (Beginner)
• Wallaby (Intermediate)
• Kangaroo (Advanced)

Teams are rolled over from the previous season with minimal changes. New players are placed based on ability into available spots in the appropriate team level. Higher levels require more commitment and expectations from players and parents.

Playing formats:

• 7 v 7
• Goalkeepers
• 2 x 20-minute halves
• Unlimited interchange
• Size 3 ball

Gold Coin Referees are organized by the club. Places are limited, so register here now to avoid missing out.

U10-U11 Miniroos

Matches start at varying times on Saturday mornings (or Sunday mornings for all-girls teams). A full 20-fixture schedule is available online via the Game Day App. Games are home and away (local area). Teams are coached by parent volunteers, who are vetted, trained, and must have a Working With Children Check. Training is once per week, at 5 or 6 PM, for one hour.

Teams are graded into three levels:

• Joey (Beginner/social players)
• Wallaby (Intermediate/above average)
• Kangaroo (Advanced skill level)

Playing formats:

• 9 v 9
• 2 x 25-minute halves
• Unlimited interchange
• Size 4 ball

Gold Coin Referees are provided by the club. Places are limited, so register here now to avoid missing out.

U12 Miniroos

U12's play 9 v 9 on a modified pitch. Matches start on Saturday mornings. A full fixture schedule is available online via the Game Day App. Games are home and away (local area). Teams are coached by parent volunteers, who are vetted, trained, and must have a Working With Children Check. Training is one to two times a week, starting at 5-6 PM, for 1-1.5 hours.

Teams are graded into three levels:

• Joey (Beginner/social players)
• Wallaby (Intermediate/above average)
• Kangaroo (Advanced skill level)

Playing formats:

• 9 v 9
• 2 x 30-minute halves
• Maximum 5-player interchange
• Size 4 ball

Official Football Victoria Green Shirt Referees or suitable club-appointed officials will officiate games. Places are limited, so register here now to avoid missing out.

CHAMPIONE! CHAMPIONE!

Congratulations to our Men's Masters team for winning the Division 1 Over 35s League for the first time in 10+ years!

With a hard-fought game against Endeavour, they came off with a 4-3 win to secure the Bayside FA Div 1 Championship! The boys certainly let their hair (or lack thereof) down to enjoy a great 2022 season. A fantastic night of celebrations.

Also, a good season to our Div. 2 team.

Well done to all our lads!

We are Chelsea. The Club To Be With. 💙💙

#royalblue22 #OGRBs

The Chelsea Legends have been playing in the Bayside Football Association Over 35s Sunday league since 2013.

It has represented a pathway for older senior players to continue on playing the sport they love, at the club they love.

In 2019, the team completed its most successful year, by coming Runners up to winners Seaford.

Training is traditionally on a Wednesday night from 7pm, with amber refreshments in the clubrooms compulsory attendance afterward.

Games are played on Sundays. At home, kick-off time is normally 11am. When playing away, the times vary from 11am to 3pm. There are some teams that play Friday nights.

The team always welcomes new players to training and joining the team. Please contact the club via email for further information and contact details.