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JUNIOR ACADEMY LEAGUE POST-SEASON 2025

After our  biggest ever Junior Academy League in the pre-season , the journey continues into the  Junior Academy League Post-Season  – a high-level tournament designed  exclusively for academies  to finish the year with silverware and strong performances.

Competition Dates

  • Week 1 (Grading)  – Sunday 2 November
  • Week 2  – Sunday 9 November
  • Week 3 - Sunday 16 November
  • Week 4 - Sunday 23 November
  • Week 5 (Finals) - Sunday 30 November

Grading matches will be played during Week 1 in order to determine whether teams are placed in Division 1 or Division 2

Venue

All matches will be played at the iconic Veneto Club in Bulleen
One central venue – easy logistics, great facilities.

Tournament Format

  • Open  exclusively to academy teams only
  • At least two matches per day
  • Games played as  2x13 minute halves
  • High-tempo scheduling & fast-paced action

Age Groups

  • Under 8
  • Under 9
  • Under 10
  • Under 11
  • Under 12
  • Under 13
  • Under 12 Girls

Entry Fees

  • 7v7 (U8 + U9) – $990 (Max. 12 players)
  • 9v9 (U10-U13)  – $1100 (Max. 14 players)

Why Enter the JAL Post-Season?

  • Wrap up your academy year with elite-level football
  • Strictly academy-only for a consistent, high-quality standard
  • Centralised venue
  • Professionally managed by the  Sports Group Melbourne team
  • Accredited referees, real-time results, and smooth scheduling
  • Great team and parent atmosphere to celebrate the season
  • Trophies & medals for winners

IMPORTANT - After fixtures are released, games will not be rescheduled. Teams that cannot make their fixtures will have to forfeit. Any fixture requests must be made prior to fixtures being released.

Junior Academy Cup

You've played in the League, now it's time for the Cup.

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