At Strathmore Football Club, we’re proud to offer one of the strongest junior programs in the Essendon District Football League (EDFL).

We field teams for boys and girls from Under 8 to Under 16, plus our Junior Griffin program for 4 to 7-year-olds. Our focus is on developing football fundamentals, building skills and confidence, and fostering a lifelong love of the game.

As an AFL Victoria Women & Girls Chartered Club, we’re proud to offer dedicated girls’ teams from Under 10 through to senior women’s, providing opportunities for female players to grow and thrive in a fun, inclusive environment.

At Strathmore, football is about more than just the game – it’s about teamwork, friendship, and community. With a strong pathway from juniors through to senior football, every player feels part of something bigger – one club, one family, playing the game we love.

Let’s Go Mores!

 

2026 Age Eligibility:

Age Group	Date of Birth Range
Under 8	1 January 2018 – 30 April 2019*
Under 10	1 January 2016 – 31 December 2017
Under 12	1 January 2014 – 31 December 2015
Under 14	1 January 2012 – 31 December 2013
Under 16	1 January 2010 – 31 December 2011
Under 18.5	1 July 2007 – 31 December 2009
Seniors	Born before 1 July 2007

* As determined by the AFL, a player must turn 7 years old by 30 April in the year they begin playing competition football.

2026 EDFL Junior Season Dates:

Round 1: 12 April 2026
Round 14: 26 July 2026
Junior Grand Final Day: 15 August 2026

 

Training & Season Information:

Registrations for the 2026 season is now open. Click here for registration details.

All junior games are played on Sundays.

• U10 – U16: Summer training begins late November.
• U8: Training starts March.
• Junior Griffin: Commences May (see Junior Griffin page for more information)

Our juniors train and play across both Lebanon Reserve and Boeing Reserve.

Click here to view our Training Session Information.

Training nights and venues are subject to change, so please check our club’s Facebook and Instagram pages for updates.

 

Playing Uniform & Equipment:

All players are required to wear:

• A mouthguard during all games and contact training
• Football boots for games and training (during the season only)

Please note: Football boots are not allowed for any pre-season training before 1 April (runners only).

Each player will be issued a Strathmore playing jumper for the season. Jumpers remain the property of Strathmore Football Club and must be returned at the end of the season. A replacement fee will apply for any jumpers not returned.

Players are required to purchase (or retain from the previous year):

• Navy blue shorts (home)
• White shorts (away)
• Club socks

A Strathmore training top is requested to be worn for all training sessions. Players are also encouraged to wear Strathmore club merchandise to and from games as part of their official game-day apparel.

Uniforms and apparel can be purchased from the club merchandise store located at the Lebanon Reserve clubrooms, or via our Online Store for click and collect. Please keep an eye on our club’s social media pages for merch store opening dates and times, as these change on a weekly basis.

 Achievements:

Strathmore Football Club has a proud record of junior success and player development. Each year, we see strong numbers of players selected for Calder Cannons and representative football, along with several AFL and AFLW prospects and draftees who have progressed through our program.

The 2025 season was an outstanding one for our junior program:

• 16 of 18 junior teams qualified for finals
• 9 teams reached grand finals
• 5 celebrated premiership wins

These results are a testament to the talent, development, and determination of our players, and the dedication and guidance of our coaches who continue to drive the success of our junior program.

Junior Contact:
Head of Junior Football
Belinda Ramanauskas
Email: juniors@strathmorefc.com.au
Phone: 0407 677 667