Gawler Eagles

ATTENTION all JUNIOR aged players 12-17 players and 11year old girls wanting to register interest for trials,
please register at the link below. Our Juniors play on Sundays, and train twice during the week.
We are currently seeking coaches for all ages.
Once we have allocated coaches for each age group we will be able to advise training days and times.
U12’s is the first year of the try outs to be selected in the squad in the junior years.
If your child is selected in the squad you will be notified for registration.
Deposits will be required upon registration once successful at trials.
Sports vouchers can be used throughout the year but not for registration deposit
Please head to the link below to fill out your interest in trials
https://form.jotform.com/242260938933866

ATTENTION all MINI ROOS players 6-11 years wanting to register for season 2025 :
Our Mini Roos play on Sundays, u6-u9 train one night a week, u10 and above two nights a week.
We would love to continue with our girls teams. This year was very successful with u9’s, two u11’s and u13’s.
Next season we will be having a women’s team also.
We are currently seeking coaches for all ages.
Once we have allocated coaches for each age group we will be able to advise training days and times.
Deposits will be required to guarantee your child’s position.
Sports vouchers can be used throughout the year but not for registration deposit.
Our registration link will be available shortly

Objectives and Values

Our objective at Gawler Eagles FC is to provide players with an opportunity to enjoy football while improving their skills in a happy and friendly environment. We are proud of our reputation for good sportsmanship and expect our coaches, managers, players and parents to do their best to maintain this tradition.

The aim of Small-Sided Football is to build fundamental skills of football and instill a love of the game through team spirit while developing a high level of good sportsmanship. There is no official competition or points tally in the U6 – U11 age groups. Gawler Eagles FC seeks the cooperation of parents and supporters to encourage players through positive comments and not concentrating on scores.

With our Junior Competitive Teams, we aim to provide an environment where players continue to develop their skills and are encouraged to play to their full potential. Our aim is to provide an environment of continuous improvement where players, coaches and managers continue to develop and improve each season. The junior players of the club provide the foundation for future senior teams. As such, we provide many specialised development programs and skills clinics to help develop our young players.

Child Safe Environment Guidelines

A child safe environment is very important to the Gawler Eagles. The safety of your child is our number one priority. Gawler Eagles FC complies with the Football SA's child safe environment policy.
More details can be viewed here.

Gawler Eagles FC also has a Member Protection Policy that is a compulsory requirement to address issues arising from breaches of our codes of conduct. The club has Member Protection Information officers and a Child Safety Officer. Details can be viewed on the Committee page.

Parental Support Is Key To Performance

The role parent's play in the life of young players has a tremendous impact on their experience. Here are some helpful reminders of appropriate parental behaviour, support and encouragement. Please discuss any concerns with your team coach or manager.

Let the Coach coach.
Leave the coaching to the coach. This includes motivating, psyching players for practice, yelling directions during a game, after game critiques, setting goals etc. If players have too many coaches, it confuses them and their performance will decline.

Display appropriate behaviour at games.
Kids play sport for their enjoyment, not yours. Please be supportive, cheer and model good sportsmanship. Help them keep their attention on the game, not on poor behaviour or yelling at the referee from the sidelines.

Encourage your child to talk with the coach.
Encourage them to talk to their coach if they are having any difficulties or can't make practice sessions or games; as they gain a sense of ownership and confidence.

Do not offer bribes or incentives.
The coaching staff will motivate the players as part of a team. Bribing undermines the coaches methods and affects player concentration during practice and games.

Most importantly, make sure you all have fun!

Gawler Eagles FC

Objectives and Values

Child Safe Environment Guidelines

Notable Junior Players

Football SA Pathways

Junior Premier & StateLeague

Parental Support Is Key To Performance