Junior Soccer in Tasmania (2026/27): Ages, Season and Where to Play

Kids in Tasmania can start organised soccer from about age four — Football Tasmania runs MiniRoos Kick-Off for 4 to 9 year olds and MiniRoos Club Football for 5 to 11 year olds, both with mixed and girls-only teams. Below: how the season and registration actually work here, where the clubs and programs are, and the cost help Tasmania families can claim, with every fact checked against Football Tasmania's own pages on 13 September 2026.

Key takeaways

• Football Tasmania runs MiniRoos Kick-Off for 4 to 9 year olds and MiniRoos Club Football for 5 to 11 year olds, both with mixed and girls-only teams.
• Registration runs through the national portals — nothing is decided by walking up on day one, so put a reminder in your calendar for late January.
• TAS Ticket to Play: two vouchers of up to 100 dollars each for concession or FTB-A families — the 2026-27 round is open until 28 May 2027
• Soccer is not just winter here: see the futsal and summer options below.

What age can kids start?

Football Tasmania runs MiniRoos Kick-Off for 4 to 9 year olds and MiniRoos Club Football for 5 to 11 year olds, both with mixed and girls-only teams. Nationally, MiniRoos is Football Australia's entry program — small fields, small teams, no tables, and no experience needed. If your child is nervous rather than sporty, that is exactly who it is designed for. (Our piece on what a season of kids' sport really costs is worth reading before you commit.)

Season, registration and the off-season

For scale, the 2026 state NPL season ran 7 March to 6 September — community junior dates sit with clubs, registered through Play Football. The strong suit here is youth futsal: 2026 spring and Term 4 competitions in Hobart (from 18 September), Launceston (from 25 September) and Kingborough (from 23 October), with age groups from under 6 to under 18.

Where to play

Our directory lists 14 soccer and futsal providers and venues in Tasmania — about 2% of the 692 listed nationally. The suburbs with the deepest supply:

A few junior-focused places to start (all listed with us):

• West Side Devils Junior Soccer Club — Prospect Vale
• South Hobart Soccer Club — South Hobart
• New Town Eagles Soccer Club — New Town

Browse the full set on the Tasmania activities hub, or search your suburb on AroundSchools.

Futsal and holiday programs

Futsal — the indoor, five-a-side code — is the fastest way to keep skills ticking over outside the winter season, and Football Tasmania runs or sanctions its own competitions (see above). School-holiday soccer camps also fill the term breaks; check the school holidays guide closer to each break.

If you help run a team or club: GalaDay, our free junior-sport app, lists holiday tournaments and gala days and finds friendly matches between comparable squads — soccer and futsal teams both.

What it costs, and the help you can claim

Club fees vary too much club-to-club for a fair statewide number — always ask the club directly. What is worth knowing: TAS Ticket to Play: two vouchers of up to 100 dollars each for concession or FTB-A families — the 2026-27 round is open until 28 May 2027 (as published at our 31 August 2026 check — confirm at tickettoplay.tas.gov.au).

Related reading

• Junior soccer clubs and tournaments across Australia — the national picture
• The real cost of a season of kids' sport — what the research says

Frequently asked questions

What age can my child start soccer in Tasmania? Football Tasmania runs MiniRoos Kick-Off for 4 to 9 year olds and MiniRoos Club Football for 5 to 11 year olds, both with mixed and girls-only teams. Most clubs take first-timers from age 4 or 5 with no trial.

When should I register? Winter-season registrations typically open in late January through the national portal — Football Tasmania publishes the current dates on its site. Popular clubs fill junior age groups fast.

Is there soccer outside the winter season? Yes — see the futsal and summer section above. Futsal competitions and holiday programs run through the warmer months.

Where do I find a club near me? Start with the suburbs and providers above, browse the Tasmania activities hub, or search your suburb on AroundSchools.

Facts checked 13 September 2026 against Football Tasmania's published pages. Directory counts are AroundSchools listings data (13 September 2026). Voucher figures as published at our 31 August 2026 check — always confirm on the scheme's page before relying on them.