Question 1

What girls’ only age groups do you have?

Accepted Answer

In 2027 our club is fielding 4 teams competing in the SMJFL girls only competitions - U12, U15, U16 and U18.Younger players in the girls program can chose between our U8, U9 or U10 mixed teams (boys and girls together).

Question 2

How old do I need to be to play?

Accepted Answer

A player will need to have turned at least 7 years old by 30 April 2027 to be eligible to register with our club. A player's age group for the 2027 season is determined as follows:Under 8 - Born on or after 1 January 2019Under 9 - Born on or after 1 January 2018Under 10 - Born on or after 1 January 2017Under 11 - Born on or after 1 January 2016Under 12 - Born on or after 1 January 2015Under 13 - Born on or after 1 January 2014Under 14 - Born on or after 1 January 2013Under 15 - Born on or after 1 January 2012Under 16 - Born on or after 1 January 2011Under 18 - Born on or after 1 January 2009

Question 3

Do I need to have played Auskick before I can join?

Accepted Answer

There is no requirement to have participated in Auskick before joining one of our girls or mixed teams.

Question 4

How much does it cost & how do I register?

Accepted Answer

Super Early Bird = $220 (1 Nov – 15 Dec 2026) Early Bird = $270 (16 Dec 2026 – 31 Jan 2027) Full Fee = $315 (1 Feb 2027 onwards Your registration fee includes a FREE training t-shirt, yearbook and use of a playing jumper, to be returned at the end of the season and covers all costs from the SMJFL and match days. In 2027, we are offering FREE* registration for all U8-U12 female players who are NEW to the club (*SMJFL fee of $62 still applies). Please contact Felicity Regan on registrar@wphawks.org.au to receive your unique discount code before registering via PlayHQ. If you are a girl born 2009-2011 and are NEW to the club you will also receive shorts and socks as part of your registration fee.Please click here to register to play with the Waverley Park Hawks.

Question 5

Where are games played?

Accepted Answer

Teams will play around half of their games at one of our home grounds (Columbia Reserve or Wellington Reserve) and the other half at opponent’s grounds.

Question 6

What day and time will games be played?

Accepted Answer

Games are played on Sundays throughout the season. Generally speaking, the younger the age group the earlier the games, but that can change during the season.

Question 7

How long do games go for?

Accepted Answer

This varies depending on age groups: U8 Mixed = 4 x 10 minute quartersU9 & U10 Mixed = 4 x 12 minute quartersU12-U16 Girls = 4 x 15 minute quartersU18 Girls = 4 x 17 minute quarters

Question 8

Will there be scoring and finals?

Accepted Answer

Under 12s, U15s, U16s and U18s will all record scores and be eligible to play in finals at the end of the season depending on where they finish on the ladder.Girls who play in our mixed teamsin U8s-U10s gameswill not have scoring or finals, as the focus is on learning the game and getting as many touches of the football as possible. Rather than playing a final series younger mixed teams will play in a round robin event at the end of the season known as a Lightning Carnival.

Question 9

Where and when will training be held?

Accepted Answer

Training days and times for 2027 are yet to be determined.  Training venues are Columbia Reserve, Wheelers Hill and Wellington Reserve, Mulgrave.

Question 10

Footy can be a physical game, are there many injuries in the girls’ competition?

Accepted Answer

There is no doubt that football can be a physical game, which is why different age groups play with different modified rules to suit the different stages of development. As with any physical activity, there are no guarantees that injuries won’t occur.  Each team has a trainer at each game who is First Aid trained and the Club hires qualified medics to attend all home games.

Question 11

Can I play with the boys in a mixed team if I want to?

Accepted Answer

Girls can play in mixed teams with the boys up to and including U14s. After this time, girls must play in girls only competitions.

Question 12

What is the pathway for girls if they want to keep playing as they get older?

Accepted Answer

Girls aged U12-U15 may get the opportunity to join the SMJFL talent pathways known as the St Kilda Academy, or to represent the SMJFL in the U14 and U15 Interleague (AFL Vic Metro Development Series).  Over recent years the Waverley Park Hawks have an outstanding representation in these pathways from our girls program.There are many senior football teams throughout Victoria that a player may choose to play with once they’ve finished juniors. The Waverley Park Hawks have an association with Mazenod OCFC and we provide a pathway and combined training sessions during the year with our older teams (U16 & U18) and the Mazenod Senior Women.

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