Tarragindi Tigers Football Club

Under 6 (Players born in 2015 turning 6)
Under 7 (Players born in 2014 turning 7)

Training - A paid Development Coach will be on hand training nights to assist a Volunteer Game Leader/Coach. The volunteer parent will take the team game days and work with development coach on training days. Each team will also need to appoint a Volunteer Team Manager. At this level it is all about fun and getting the players to love the game.  Development Coach will introduce some basic skill sets to facilitate their progress.

Training nights (Commencing early March)

·         Under 6 Monday 5.30pm to 6.15pm Esher Field 1

·         Under 7 Wednesday 5.30pm to 6.15pm Esher Field 1

Each team will be supplied with training kit consisting of balls, bibs and cones.

Games - In 2021, TTFC hope to have 6 teams playing in an in-house competition, playing at Esher St each Saturday morning at 8am starting Saturday 24 April 2021 so no travel is involved in both U6 and U7.

U6 Draw 2021          

U7 Draw 2021

Teams usually consist of 6 players with 4 players on the field at any one time. Games are 2 x 20-minute halves.

Player requests - In U6 will always try and be accommodated but teams need to have a maximum of 6 players.

Fees - $375

Registration - Open - with returning players from U6 rolling over into the U7 teams unless you request a change.

TTFC DOES NOT CHARGE MATCH FEES ON TOP OF REGISTRATION.

For any wet weather information please check website and Facebook page before leaving home.  TTFC will endeavour to update wet weather information by 3pm on training days and 6:30am on game days.

Len Catalano and Kevin Meacock, will be looking after the U6 teams on training nights. They will be assisted by the game leaders, who will be taking care of the team on game days. We are very fortunate to have the services of Kevin who is our Senior Men's Coach but also a widely respected youth development Coach.

On arrival on a Monday training night, players will split into their allocated teams and then split into two groups, one with Kevin and one with Len.  The following week they will rotate. The sessions will be split into warm up, where we will use a ball and co-ordination using ladders. In the main section of the session we will touch on one of the four core skills.

1. Striking the ball: this includes all forms of striking the ball such as short/long passing, shooting and crossing
2. First touch: controlling the ball with all allowed body parts
3. 1v1: all moves, feints and accelerations to get past and away from an opponent
4. Running with the ball: at speed (with a lot of space) or 'dribbling' (in tight areas), this includes techniques for protecting the ball and changing direction.

The final part of the session will see teams play games against each other in preparation for their Saturday games. Players and game leaders will be introduced to the "diamond shape" which is taught to create space. OTHER THAN INTRODUCING THE DIAMOND FORMATION THERE IS NO OTHER COACHING OR INSTRUCTIONS FROM THE SIDELINE DURING WEEKEND GAMES. We want the kids to play, play, play.

We will removing from the vocabulary "big kick", "get rid of it", "pass it to." and replaced with "well done", "great try", "awesome effort" and " great pass"

So, as you can see Tigers have put in place a plan moving forward to give your child the ability to learn the basics and get a love of playing the beautiful game BUT we need your help. I hope this helps you understand the role of game leader. This shouldn't be a daunting task and we are here to support you every step of the way, but we cannot be successful without your support.

Under 8 (Players born 2013 turning 8)

Development based teams playing at Goanna and Gecko Level – In 2021, TTFC hope to have 4 teams at this level. Teams will be assessed in early March to be placed at a suitable skill level to play.  The Club endeavors to keep returning U7 players together unless otherwise requested but cannot guarantee in all instances. Each team requires a Volunteer Parent Coach and a Volunteer Team Manager to be appointed. Coaches will be supported by the Club’s Technical Director and encouraged to participate in coaching courses provided and for paid by the Club.

Training - One night per week on a Thursday 5.30pm to 6.30pm at Esher St Field 1.  Each team will be supplied with training kit consisting of balls, bibs and cones. Other equipment will be available on the day like hurdles, ladders, poles and goals. Further development sessions will be offered to individual players who are looking to do extra training.

Games - U8 teams consist of a maximum 10 players, with 7 players, including the goalkeeper, on the field at any one time. Games are 2 x 20, minute halves. Games will commence on Saturday 24 April and are played both at home and away on a Saturday. Shin pads are compulsory - players will not be allowed to participate without them

Uniform - Club socks and shorts.  Playing jerseys are supplied and are returned at the end of the season. Training shirts are available but are optional.

Fees - $405

Registration - Open

TTFC DOES NOT CHARGE MATCH FEES ON TOP OF REGISTRATION.

For any wet weather information please check website and Facebook page before leaving home.  TTFC will endeavour to update wet weather information by 3pm on training days and 6:30am on game days.

For away games, check Football Brisbane website or Away Team's website / Social Media.

As a volunteer-based club, it is necessary for all families to get involved.  This includes parents taking their turn in the “fruit and jersey” rosters throughout the season.  Team managers will organise rosters for parents to bring fruit (eg watermelon, oranges) to the game, and to take the jerseys, as a full kit home to wash.  Junior players are not to take individual jerseys home – they are to stay as a kit in order to have them together and to avoid one jersey fading at a different rate to others.

Training sessions and games are not to be treated as free baby-sitting services.  Whilst all coaches have a blue card (as and if required by law), and have taken on a role of coaching the children, players are the sole responsibility of the parent.  NO child is to be left in the care and supervision of a coach. In times of sudden wet weather cancellations mid-training, it is distressing for both coach and child when a parent is not present and is not able to be contacted immediately.  Many teams, via the manager, create a team contact list, in order for busy parents to car-pool or help with supervision.  This is up to the team and parents, and is to remain strictly within the team – no contact details are to be given without consent.

Parents, as with players and coaches, are required to adhere to the codes of conduct.

Tarragindi Tigers training uniform consists of the following:

• Orange Tarragindi Tigers Training Shirt $30 - U8 and above
• Green or Pink Training Shirt $20 - Kickoff,  U6 & U7
• Black shorts $25
• Tarragindi Tigers green socks $15
• Shin Guards $15

**All players must where football boots and shin guards when training or playing a game.

Other Uniform items:

• New Black Club Polo - Travel to Game Shirt $45 
• Winter lightweight Jacket $65

All of the above uniform items are available online or at our shop

*Please note all online orders are to be collected from the clubhouse

Each team will be responsible to complete canteen and BBQ duties during their scheduled home games at Esher Street. A roster will be provided before the start of the season and updated regularly. The manager of your team will organise when parents will staff the canteen or BBQ.

Team photos will be taken in your teams training time in date TBA.

TTFC is a community club run by volunteers. We require your support in a variety of ways so we can continue to keep kicking goals together. There are a number of ways in which you can help and every little bit counts – various volunteer roles including; team manager, team coach, canteen duty, BBQ duty, and working bees. The Committee meets once a month for a couple of hours and is always looking for anyone who would have an interest in the future development of the club. We are always looking for individuals who may have time to help organise activities at the club. Some of the currently vacant positions can be found here. If your interested in assisting with an occupied position please let us know we are sure they wouldn't mind some help.

Please contact the Chairman on chairman@tarraginditigers.com.au if you can help.

TRAINING DAYS |

When there are rainy days, the committee analyses both Esher St 2 and HPSHS 3 to evaluate if there has been enough drainage, as well as player safety during training. 

TTFC asks for your patience on wet weather days up until 3:30-4:00pm when decisions will be decided. 

When fields are closed and training is cancelled, it is because of player safety and field longevity for game days and for training for the 2020 season. 

The first place to visit is the website, checking the field status side panel; social media (Facebook mainly, and Twitter) are the next places to check updates. 

The Club thanks all the players and parents during days like these with your patience. 

GAME DAYS | 

When games are at HOME, announcements on weekends should hopefully be announced in the mornings. 

When they are AWAY, it is up to the home club. 

Please check the following links below to check other clubs field status when playing AWAY

JUNIOR GROUND CLOSURES: https://www.footballbrisbane.com.au/junior-wet-weather  

SENIOR GROUND CLOSURES: https://www.footballbrisbane.com.au/senior-wet-weather