Players · New to the Vale
Join the Vale
New to football or ready for a fresh start? We welcome players of all ages and abilities, from first-time MiniRoos to Division 1 juniors and senior football.
The 2026 season has finished. Register your interest for MiniRoos 2027.
First kicks, new friends
We’re building our MiniRoos teams for 2027 and would love to welcome your little one, aged 4+. Register your interest and we’ll email you when registration opens.
Playing options
You don’t need a team to join
Register as an individual. We help place players according to age, ability and team availability.
U6–U9
MiniRoos
Small-sided games, Saturday mixed teams and Sunday girls teams from U7. Ask to play with friends.
U10–U16
Juniors
Graded mixed and girls teams, so everyone plays at the right level, from Division 1 through the lower divisions.
U18 and up
Women
Premier League, Amateur League, Over 30 and Over 40. Competitive and social football.
U18 and up
Men
Premier League, Amateur League, Over 35 and Over 45. Options for different abilities.
Getting started
How joining works
Four simple steps from registration to your first game.
1
Register online
Register as an individual. You don’t need a team or any experience.
2
Grading for juniors
Junior players attend grading so teams are evenly matched.
3
Join a team
We place players by age, ability and team availability. You can ask to play with a friend of a similar standard.
4
Play
Most games are on weekends. Home games are at David Thomas Reserve in Manly Vale.
Develop your game
Coaching with Villarreal CF Academy
Since 2021 we have partnered with Villarreal CF Academy. Their UEFA-qualified coaches run extra training for any player who wants more time on the ball, and coach our Division 1 teams.
All players
Extra training and holiday camps
Open to every player at the club, whatever their team or skill level.
- Small-group sessions of fewer than 10 players
- Team sessions with two development coaches
- Half-day and full-day school holiday camps
- At David Thomas Reserve, our home ground
U9–U16 and W9–W16
Division 1 teams
Our top-graded junior teams get extra support at no extra cost:
- Free weekly Villarreal CF Academy training, alongside team training
- Free club jackets
- Veo video of home matches
- A pathway to Manly United juniors and representative football
2027 Division 1 trials →
How grading works →
div1@manlyvalefc.com.au
Here to help
Speak to your coordinator
Ask about team availability, training and joining the club.
Juniors
MiniRoos · U6 to U9, mixed and girls
Andrew Boyce, Vice President Sub-Juniors
02 9994 8005
VPMiniRoos@manlyvalefc.com.au
Juniors · U10 to U16, mixed
Dan Duran, Vice President Mixed Juniors
0412 205 927
VPJuniors@manlyvalefc.com.au
Junior girls · U10 to U16, girls
Dan Duran, Vice President Junior Girls
0412 205 927
VPGirls@manlyvalefc.com.au
Men
U18 to All Age
Terry Gatward, Senior Men’s Coordinator
0404 863 071
VPSeniors@manlyvalefc.com.au
Over 35s and Over 45s
Terry Gatward, O35 and O45 Coordinator
0404 863 071
VPO35s@manlyvalefc.com.au
Women
U18, Premier League, All Age, O30 and O40
Rob da Silva, Vice President Women
0403 222 128
VPLadies@manlyvalefc.com.au
Ready for your next season?
Registration details, fees and what you’ll need are all in one place.