Football Victoria (FV) is thrilled to gear up for the 2024 edition of the National Youth Championships after a triumphant 2023 campaign.
Last year, FV celebrated victory as champions in the U14 and U15 Boys and U14 Girls categories.
FV Technical Director Boris Seroshtan said our participation in both the Girls' and Boys' NYC highlights the depth of talent within our community and our unwavering commitment to nurturing young footballers.
"These championships are critical for the development of our athletes, providing them with invaluable experience and the chance to compete at a national level," he said.
"We are incredibly excited about these upcoming events and look forward to the support and involvement of our staff and community in making them a resounding success. Let’s come together to cheer on our teams and celebrate the spirit of football."
National Youth Championships Girls Tournament
The Under 15 Girls age group will feature twelve (12) teams while the Under 16 Girls age group will feature ten (10) teams. Both age groups will run concurrently from 3 – 8 July at the Home of the Matildas at La Trobe University in Melbourne.
In the Under 15 Girls age group, teams will be split into three pools to contest the group stage. The top three teams from Groups A and B and the top two teams from Group C will then advance to the final stages, progressing through the Quarter Finals and Semi-Finals, with the Grand Final to be held on Sunday, 8 July.
In the Under 16 Girls age group, teams will be split into two pools to contest the group stage. The top team from Groups A and B will advance straight to the Semi-Finals with the second and third-ranked teams from each pool contesting the Qualifying Finals, with the Grand Final to be held on Sunday, 8 July.
EVENT DETAILS
2024 National Youth Championships – Girls
Venue: Home of the Matildas, Bundoora, Victoria
Dates: 3 – 8 July 2024
Public Transport
The 86 Tram runs down Plenty Rd, on the back doorstep of The Home of the Matildas. The 86 runs every eight minutes on Sunday. Details here.
Parking
Paid parking is available at The Home of the Matildas, but is limited near the venue so allow plenty of time to find a park! Car Park 2A is the best bet for early arrivals, with extensive parking available a short walk from the sports precinct, across Kingsbury Drive.
Official National Youth Championships 2024 Girls Tournament Digital Program with Fixtures
National Youth Championships Boys Tournament
Both the Under 15 Boys and Under 16 Boys age groups will involve sixteen (16) teams and will run concurrently from 16 – 21 July, utilising the quality sporting facilities of WIN Stadium, JJ Kelly Park and Ian McLennan Park in Wollongong.
The Under 15 and Under 16 boys age groups will see a four-group system being employed. The top two teams from each group will advance to the final stages, progressing through the Quarter Finals and Semi Finals with the Grand Final to be held on Sunday, 21 July.
While the highly competitive matches featuring potential future stars are the highlight of the National Youth Championships, the tournament also provides an amazing opportunity for coaches and officials.
EVENT DETAILS
2024 National Youth Championships – Boys
Venues: WIN Stadium, JJ Kelly Park and Ian McLennan Park, Wollongong, NSW
Dates: 16 – 21 July 2024
Official National Youth Championships 2024 Boys Tournament Digital Program with Fixtures
LIVE STREAM
Football Australia recently announced a broadcast arrangement with News Corp Australia's streaming platform KommunityTV, which will see every game of the National Youth Championships 2024 streamed live across Australia.
For those already subscribed to any of News Corp Australia's 11 metro and regional digital newspapers*, the National Youth Championships will be available for free on KommunityTV.
For those who are not already subscribed, football fans can go to kommunitytv.com.au to subscribe for $5/week (min. $20 / 4-week commitment) and receive access to 100% of games, as well as full access to News Corp Australia's digital newspapers*