Melbourne Victory Football Club (MVFC), Football Federation Australia (FFA) and Football Federation Victoria (FFV) along with the support of the Victorian Government would like to invite your school to participate in the Melbourne Victory Schools 5-a-Side Gala Days.

These Gala days will be conducted in over 30 school districts across Melbourne and regional Victoria during terms 2 and 3 is designed for Grade 3 and 4 students. Each school will be required to enter a Boys, Girls and Mixed team. All equipment will be supplied on the day.

Entry to this event is completely FREE and all students will receive a Melbourne Victory 5-a-Side pack which includes a certificate plus lots of other giveaways throughout the day.

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What are the benefits of 5-a-Side for students?

1. Encourages physical activity

 
2. Helps children develop their social skills by interacting with other children in a team environment

3. Fosters new friendships

 
4. Teaches children basic football skills through small games

5. The focus is on participation so children can learn football in a fun environment

Rules and Playing Conditions

For the rules and playing conditions of the 2008 Melbourne Victory Schools 5-a-Side gala Days please click the link below.

 Rules and Playing Conditions

The tentative dates and venues for the gala days in each district are detailed below. 

DISTRICT	VENUE	DATE	PLACES AVAILABLE
Kew	Darebin International Sports Centre	16/4/08	Registrations Closed
Waverley East	Larpent Reserve, Glen Waverley	23/4/08	Registrations Closed
Blackburn	Mahoneys Reserve, Forest Hill	24/4/08	Registrations Closed
Boronia	Guy Turner Reserve, Bayswater	30/4/08	Registrations Closed
Bayside (Frankston)	The Penisula School, Mt Eliza	1/5/08	Registrations Closed
Heidelberg	Darebin International Sports Centre	7/5/08	Registrations Closed
Ivanhoe	Darebin International Sports Centre	8/5/08	Registrations Closed
Syndal	Larpent Reserve, Glen Waverley	15/5/08	Registrations Closed
Bundoora	Darebin International Sports Centre	20/5/08	Registrations Closed
Northcote	Darebin International Sports Centre	21/5/08	Registrations Closed
Beachside (Brighton)	Beaumaris Reserve, Beaumaris	22/5/08	Registrations Closed
Geelong	WH Myers Reserve, Bell Post Hill	28/5/08	Registrations Closed
Surf Coast	Torquay Primary School	29/5/08	Registrations Closed
Dallas	Laura Douglas Reserve, Hadfield	4/6/08	Registrations Closed
Glenroy	Laura Douglas Reserve, Hadfield	5/6/08	Registrations Closed
Ballarat 1	Morsehead Park, Ballarat	23/7/08	1
Ballarat 2	Morsehead Park, Ballarat	24/7/08	6
South Yarra	TBC	30/7/08	4
Bentleigh	TBC	31/7/08	5
Nepean	Dallas Brooks Park, Mornington	6/8/08	4
Caulfield	TBC	13/8/08	6
Cheltenham	Norman Luth Reserve, Springvale	14/8/08	Full
Carrum Downs	Skye Recreation Reserve, Skye	20/8/08	Full
Chelsea	TBC	21/8/08	5
Essendon	TBC	27/8/08	2
Keilor	Green Gully Reserve, Keilor Downs	28/8/08	2
Footscray	TBC	3/9/08	5
Sunshine	TBC	4/9/08	2
Cardinia	Toomuc Reserve, Pakenham.	29/10/08	3

                                                           
Free Grassroots Coaching Certificate

In addition to this program we will also offer FREE Grassroots Coaching Certificates to any teachers or parents that are involved. The Grassroots Coaching Certificate will give you the skills to be able to coach your teams prior to the event and also to give you a basic understanding of 5-a-Side football.

 Please click for more information on the Grassroots Coaching Certificate
    
 

Please fill in the attached registration form to register your school in the 2008 Melbourne Victory Schools 5-a-Side. Remember places are limited!

 Registration Form

The 2008 Melbourne Victory Schools 5-a-Side Gala Days are proudly supported by:

To get your school involved or for more information please contact Schools Coordinator John McAloon on jmcaloon@footballfedvic.com.au or phone (03)94741808

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