Mini Tigers
APIA Leichhardt's entry program for 3 to 6 year olds, and the club's longest-running junior offering. Registrations are open for the 2027 Football Canterbury season.
U4–U6MixedOpen registrationOpen
Region
Inner West
Age range
U4–U19
Programs offered
Community football · Development programs · Selective pathways
Access types
Open registration · Trial required · Selective entry
Competition tiers
NPL MenNPL WomenJDL
Trials, EOIs & events
Open expressions of interest and dated opportunities from APIA Leichhardt FC.
EOI open2027 season
JDL (mixed)
U9–U12
Male EOI covers Boys JDL, BYL and Men's U20s.
Register your interestEOI open2027 season
Boys Youth League (BYL)
U13–U16, U18
Male EOI covers Boys JDL, BYL and Men's U20s.
Register your interestEOI open2027 season
Girls JDL
U10–U13
Open trials Tuesday 8 September 2026, 5.00pm-7.00pm, Strathfield Park Synthetic 2. Under 10s and Under 11s only — the club says the Under 12 and Under 13 squads are full for 2027 and will not trial.
Register your interestEOI open2027 season
Girls Youth League (GYL)
U14–U16, U18
Female EOI covers Girls JDL, GYL and women's squads.
Register your interestEOI status is checked against official club sources. Dates and availability can change at short notice — always confirm with the organisation before relying on them. Compare every NSW club.
What they offer
The programs and squads this organisation runs.
Community football
Mini Tigresses
The girls-only version of APIA Leichhardt's Mini Tigers entry program, and the start of the club's girls pathway. Registrations are open for the 2027 season.
U4–U6GirlsOpen registrationOpen
Selective pathways
Boys EDP (Elite Development Program)
APIA Leichhardt's Elite Development Program for 7 and 8 year old boys — the club says it is the only pathway into its Boys JDL program.
U7–U8BoysOpen registrationOpen
BYL
Boys Youth League — FNSW's tiered U13–U18 boys competition. Squads by trial.
U13–U18BoysTrial required
Girls EDP (Elite Development Program)
APIA Leichhardt's Girls Elite Development Program, for ages 7 to 19. The club says more than 100 players have moved from it into JDL or NPL programs.
U7–U19GirlsOpen registrationOpen
GYL
Girls Youth League — FNSW's tiered U13–U18 girls competition. Squads by trial.
U14–U18GirlsTrial required
JDL Girls
Girls' stream of FNSW's selective U9–U12 talent pathway. Squads by trial.
U10–U13GirlsSelective entry
JDL Mixed
JDL is FNSW's selective U9–U12 talent pathway. Squads selected by trial.
U9–U12MixedSelective entry
Development programs
Boys ADP (Academy Development Program)
APIA Leichhardt's Academy Development Program for boys aged 9 to 16 — NPL-style training while playing in Football Canterbury community competitions.
U9–U16BoysOpen registrationOpen
How to join
Joining APIA Leichhardt FC starts with a trial. See upcoming trial dates below, then head to their website for the next intake window and registration details.
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