Parents
Welcome to the Fitzroy Junior Football Club
On this page you’ll find a quick summary of the key information needed to ensure your child has a happy and safe time at our wonderful club.
Come play footy at FJFC
2026 YJFL season fixture
The 2026 season commences with Round 1 on Sunday 19 April. There are 14 rounds, with the final round of home and away games scheduled for 9 August. Finals commence on 16 August.
Full season dates are shown below and can also be accessed on the YJFL website.
Fixtures can be viewed on PlayHQ.
2026 FJFC teams
The Fitzroy Junior Football Club aims to provide players, coaches, umpires and families with an inclusive, fun and safe football environment that epitomizes the value of community sport.
In 2026, Fitzroy will field teams in the following age groups:
Mixed (boys and girls):
- Under 8s
- Under 9s
- Under 10s
- Under 11s
- Under 12s
- Under 13s
- Under 14s
Boys only:
- Under 16s
- Youth boys (under 17.5s)
Girls only:
- Under 9s (combined under 8s and 9s)
- Under 11s (combined under 10s and 11s)
- Under 12s
- Under 14s (combined under 13s and 14s)
- Under 16s (combined under 15s and 16s)
- Youth girls (combined under 17s and 18s)
Games – both home and away – are played on Sundays. Younger age groups generally play in the morning, while older age groups play in the afternoon.
Conduct
The FJFC aims to be a model club and we stress the need for good conduct by everyone – players, officials and parents.
We require all coaches, players and parents to sign a code of conduct and comply with club policies.
Please read our codes of conduct and familiarise yourself with our club policies.
Remember – this isn’t sheep stations, it’s junior footy!
It’s important to remember this now and at all times. Let’s keep junior sport in perspective.
The FJFC is about fun, fitness and participation. It’s not about winning at all costs.
Safety
The FJFC wants footy played as safely as possible and takes its duty of care seriously. All club personnel, including team officials and parents, are jointly responsible and work together to ensure the provision of a safe environment for everyone.
Our club works with the YJFL to enact safety measures such as modified rules for younger players; codes of behaviour (for all involved); the provision of an accredited/qualified trainer/first-aid person to attend to injuries as far as possible; and accredited/qualified coaches who are considered suitable to develop the social and football skills of young players.
The club adheres to YJFL health policies such as the blood rule, inspects playing surfaces and fits goal-post padding to ensure the playing environment is safe and fit for its intended use.
Further important safety information is available here.
Parent Roles
The FJFC is a club that encourages involvement by the family – not just the player. The ability for your child to play and enjoy football is very dependent on parents/family members volunteering to help out each week. Many hands make light work.
There are many things that need to be done around the club and we need you to help out. The kids will appreciate it and so will other parents.
Please review the Parent Roles and see how you can help – it might involve taking on the challenge of coaching a team, or simply just taking charge of the all-important 3/4 time snake supplies.
Maybe also think about taking on a Committee role!
Pre-season Training Information
Here is the 2026 Pre-season Training Schedule.
Practice Matches
Practice match information will be posted within the relevant team’s WhatsApp group.
Season Launch
Stay tuned for all the details of our upcoming Season 2026 launch!
Club News
Official club news is sent via email to parents, using the email address provided when registering on PlayHQ.
The most important news updates are also posted on FJFC News.
Website and Social Media
News and other stories are shared via our official club media channels. Please subscribe for updates!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitzroy_jfc/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FitzroyJuniorFootballClub/
Flickr (Club and Team Photos): https://www.flickr.com/photos/126641614@N03/collections/
Roys TV (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/@RoysTV_FJFC_WeAreFitzroy
Linked In: FJFC Linked In
Official 2026 WhatsApp groups for individual teams will be set up when registrations are complete. These groups are used for the distribution of game day information and relevant club updates.
- Only official FJFC social media accounts are allowed – we do not allow any unofficial social media accounts purporting to represent the FJFC.
- The club’s code of conduct applies to all communications within all WhatsApp groups.
WhatsApp groups are moderated by Team Managers and the FJFC Communications Director.
Merchandise
Everything you need to know about club merchandise is here.
Match Day Apparel
Junior Players (Boys and Girls):
- Red and royal blue socks
- Royal blue shorts (boys or girls sizing available)
- White shorts (For boys under 10 and up)
- Playing guernsey (supplied by team manager)
- Training tops are recommended for training sessions, although not mandatory
Items can be purchased individually or in a Player Pack (which includes a training top, hoodie and sticker) or a Welcome Pack (which includes everything in the Player Pack, plus a footy bag to put all your gear in).
Player and Supporter Merchandise
We have lots of gear you can wear proudly to support the club, including:
- Game day gear
- Hoodies
- Training Tops
- Spray Jackets
- Winter Jackets
- Puffer Vests
- Umbrellas
- Beanies
- Scarves
- Visors
- Stickers
Team Communications
An explanation of how our team level communications work is here.
Team Photographers
In 2026, FJFC will continue publishing team photos on Flickr. This is managed at a team level and each team must nominate a team photographer(s).
Information on how team photographers can upload an album to Flickr is here.
Team Level Webpages
In 2026 seasons, FJFC will continue with Team Pages. This is managed at a team level. Each team must nominate a team level webpage manager.
This page contains a series of “How to” instructions for team page editors on how to update their Team Page on the FJFC Website.
Club Events
The 2026 FJFC social calendar will be launching shortly – stay tuned for updates!
AFL Auskick
AFL Auskick is an introduction to Australian Rules football. The program is based on a weekly coaching program that focuses on teaching the skills and the game through appropriately modified activities and rules. The emphasis is on providing a fun and safe environment for both kids and parents.
Fitzroy hosts an Auskick program at the Brunswick Street Oval and also the Clifton Hill Auskick at Victoria Park.
See FJFC Auskick for further details.
Mouthguards
If you missed the opportunity to have yourself or your player fitted for a custom mouthguard at Welcome Day 2026, the Mouthguard Man’s details can be found here.
The FJFC has a “No mouthguard, no play” policy. Custom-fitted mouthguards are considered superior to those purchased at a chemist.
Boot swap
The FJFC boot swap is a great way to pick up boots for your child or make sure those too small/too old/too last-year boots get more use.
All sizes are in demand, so clear out that shoebox or wardrobe!
The FJFC boot swap operates on a ‘donate what you can, take what you need’ system. You have 3 options:
- Donate boots; or
- Donate boots and take a pair; or
- Just take a pair.
The FJFC community is very generous and we usually have more items donated than taken. All items eventually get loving homes. We are especially keen to make sure the initiative is useful for families who need it most.
The boot swap operates at Welcome Day and other special events throughout the year (see Merchandise and keep a watch on our Club News and FJFC Facebook page).
Please bring along your boot donations and/or check whether we have what you need.
If donating, please make sure the items are as clean and mud-free as possible, though none will be rejected.
All sizes and brands of boots are welcome. It would be helpful if you could tag boots with the US boot size or write the size on the top of the boot.
Welcome Day 2026
FJFC Welcome Day is a chance for families, new and existing, to get down to the Home of Fitzroy (the Brunswick St Oval) and meet/catch up with the FJFC family.
The details for Welcome Day 2026, held Sunday 22 February 2026, are here.
Registration
2026 Player Registration opened on 1 November 2025 – all the relevant information can be found here.
Got a question?
Should you have any more questions, please either talk to your team manager or use the Contact Form.
Go Roys!
