APIA Leichhardt Tigers Juniors · Since 1954
Australia’s most famous football club
More Socceroos and national team captains than any other club in Australian football. Football for everyone from Under 4s to Over 50s, right here in the Inner West.
Programs
Find your program
Whether it’s your child’s first kick or they’re chasing the NPL, there’s a place for them at APIA.
Boys · U4 to U7
Mini Tigers
Fun, game-based sessions for our youngest boys. Wednesday training and Saturday morning games at Algie Park.
Girls · U4 to U7
Mini Tigresses
Girls-only, game-based sessions for our youngest girls. Wednesday training and Saturday morning games at Algie Park.
Boys · U7 and U8
Boys EDP
Elite Development Program. Two sessions a week and Saturday games in the Football Canterbury U8 competition.
Boys · U9 to U16
Boys ADP
APIA Development Program. Two sessions a week, full APIA kit and the Football Canterbury Association competition.
Girls · U8 to U18
Girls EDP
Two nights a week and Sunday games in the CDSFA competition, representing APIA Leichhardt Women’s FC.
All ages · U8 to Over 50s
CDSFA
Local community football through Football Canterbury, for juniors, youth, women and men.
What’s included
Every player gets the full APIA experience
A club built around family values since 1954, with the coaching and support of a professional club.
- Fun-filled, game-based training sessions
- Elite and certified coaches
- Full-time Head Coach
- Full-time Administrator
- Fully insured
- Every player receives a full playing kit
- Parents get free entry to all APIA NPL home games
The APIA pathway
The only complete pathway in NSW
From nursery to local association, JDL, BYL and GYL NPL, into Seniors and now the national stage. All in one club.
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Nursery
Mini Tigers and Mini Tigresses, from age 3.
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Local association
CDSFA community football with Football Canterbury.
03
JDL
Junior Development League.
04
BYL and GYL NPL
Boys and Girls Youth League, National Premier Leagues.
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Seniors
APIA Leichhardt senior men’s and women’s football.
06
National stage
The club that’s produced more Socceroos than any other.
Club news
Latest news
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Kylie Mitch Honoured with Prestigious Cec Barlow Award
APIA Leichhardt JFC is incredibly proud to announce that our dedicated Club Administrator, Kylie Mitch, has been awarded the prestigious…
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Mariners Women sign Experienced APIA Leichhardt trio
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Inner West Council making it safer and easier for kids to play sport
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Registrations and expressions of interest for 2026/27 are open
Grab a spot before your age group fills up.