Pine Hills FC

Welcome to Girls Football at Pine Hills FC — a vibrant, inclusive and ambitious program dedicated to developing female players of all ages and skill levels. Whether your daughter is just starting her football journey or striving to compete at the highest level, Pine Hills provides a supportive environment led by experienced coaches who are passionate about female football. With a strong pathway from MiniRoos through to senior competition, we’re proud to foster growth, teamwork and a love for the game in every player. Join us and be part of a club where female football thrives.

Club Growth

Over the past five years, Pine Hills FC has seen incredible growth in female participation, reflecting our commitment to providing quality programs and opportunities for girls in football. Since 2021, the number of female players at our club has surged from 184 to 319 in 2025 — a 73% increase. Our all-girls teams have more than doubled, growing from 11 teams to 23 across juniors and seniors. This remarkable growth has positioned Pine Hills FC as one of the leading clubs for female football in the region, now ranking 5th in South East Queensland for female participation. An achievement we are immensely proud off.

Forward to 2026

Looking ahead, our ultimate goal is to become a top 3 club for female participation in South East Queensland. However, our primary focus remains on retaining and developing the talented players we already have. We’re committed to creating a clear and supportive pathway that encourages girls to stay in the game and progress through to senior football, whether that’s in our Metro Women’s teams or at the FQPL level. By fostering a strong club culture, prioritising player wellbeing and providing quality coaching and development, we aim to ensure that every girl at Pine Hills has the opportunity to continue her football journey into adulthood.

Key Personnel

Kookas (Ages 3-5)

Kookas is a fun introduction to football skills through play-based activities. This program is suitable for girls and boys who have turned 3 and are up to the age of 5 in 2025. The Kookas program is held on Saturday mornings and will commence on 26 Apr 25. Further information on the Kookas program can be found here.

MiniRoos (U6-U7)

Girls in these age groups play in mixed teams with boys, as the all-girls leagues don’t commence until U8s. Teams are formed based on friendship groups and play on Saturday mornings. Training is once per week on Wednesdays 5pm-6pm. For the 2025 season, our U6 and U7 teams will be playing in our own in-house competition. Further information can be found here.

MiniRoos (U8-U11) & U12s

The all-girls leagues commence in U8s. In previous seasons, our girls MiniRoos teams have been formed based on friendship groups, creating a fun and inclusive environment for young players to enjoy football with their peers.

In 2025, we’re excited to introduce our inaugural 'Select' teams for girls MiniRoos — a new advanced player pathway designed for those showing strong potential and passion for development. These teams will be formed through a trials process and offer higher-level coaching and competition.

At the same time, we remain committed to providing opportunities for all players, with non-Select teams continuing to offer a social, friendship-based experience. For 2025, our U8 girls will continue in friendship groups, with the structure for this age group to be reviewed ahead of the 2026 season.

MiniRoos playing formats and rules

U12 playing format and rules

Juniors (U13-U17)

Competitive football commences in U13. It is still 9v9 on a smaller field but the offside rule now comes into play. U14 is the start of 11v11 on a full-size field.

For the 2025 season, we will have a ‘Select’ team in every age group and aim to have a non-Select team in every age group, depending on registration numbers. The non-Select teams may end up being combined age group teams. 

FQ U13 playing format and rules

FQ Statewide Rules of Competition

Training

All U8s and U9 non-Select teams train once per week on Tuesdays. U9 Select and all U10s-U17s train twice per week on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Apart from the holiday clinics, there is generally no training over school holidays, unless agreed upon between the coach, team and club.

Training start dates are as follows:

• U9-U17 Select teams and U13-U17 non-Select teams – Tuesday January 28
• U10-U12 non-Select teams – Tuesday February 25 (once per week only during Term 1 - twice per week training will begin in Term 2)
• U8-U9 non-Select teams – Tuesday March 4 (training will be once per week)
• U6-U7 teams – Wednesday March 12 (training will be once per week) 

2025 Training Schedule

Competition dates

As per the 2025 Football Qld Season Calendar, competition dates are as follows:

·       U14-U17 – first round 07-09 Mar, last round 05-07 Sep. SF 12-14 Sep and GF 19-21 Sep. Games can be on either Saturday or Sunday, and the odd Friday night.

·       U13 – Four weekends in March will consist of grading games. Two games per weekend on the same day, same location. First round 26/27 Apr, last round 06/07 Sep. SF 13/14 Sep and GF 20/21 Sep. Games are predominately on Sundays with the odd Saturday.

·       MiniRoos & U12s – first round 26 Apr, last round 13 Sep. Games are played on Saturdays.

Girls Development Program

Information can be found here.