Sporting Schools

Sporting Schools

Bring the world game to your school with sessions that are active, inclusive, skill-building, and seriously fun. 

Capital Football’s Sporting Schools football program helps students develop confidence, coordination and teamwork through game-based learning, delivered by qualified coaches (or supported for teacher delivery). 

Our next funding application window begins: 8AM, Monday 16th February 2026 

Ready to get your students moving?
Create your school account at Sporting Schools (Australian Sports Commission) to start a funding application. Remember to select Football as your first preference.  

Button:  APPLY  Schools | ASC   OR   Sign up or sign in 

Why football works in schools 

Football is simple to start, easy to adapt, and perfect for every playground size, from courts to ovals. 

Students gain: 

• Fundamental movement skills (running, agility, balance, coordination) 

• Confidence and resilience through fun challenges 

• Teamwork and communication in small-sided games 

• An inclusive environment that welcomes all abilities and experience levels 

Capital Football is determined to give every school child the opportunity to learn, practice and play football, so that it can have a lasting positive impact on their physical and mental well-being.    

Program options 

Choose the delivery style that suits your school:  

Coach-delivered 

A Capital Football coach runs sessions on-site, taking the pressure off staff and ensuring high-quality delivery.  

This can be in an outdoor or indoor (futsal) setting!  

Inclusive Program 

The Football in Schools Inclusive Program is an adapted version of the MiniRoos program, catering for students with intellectual disabilities and autism.  

The program has been designed by Football Australia in partnership with Special Olympics Australia for delivery in special education environments.  

Teacher-delivered 

Teachers deliver sessions using a structured 4-week program (with equipment support available). 

We provide technical resources from the MiniRoos Session Guides, SAP Programs and Skill Learning Principles, all of which can be aligned to the students PDHPE curriculum, making it very simple for a teacher to assess core competency and student assessment. 

What’s included 

• Easy-to-run, age-appropriate session plans (Foundation to Year 8) 

• Modified games to maximise touches, movement and confidence 

• A focus on participation, inclusion and enjoyment 

• Clear pathways to connect interested students with local clubs and community football opportunities 

Sporting Schools is designed to help schools increase children’s participation in sport and connect them with community sport.  

Perfect for 

• Primary schools and early high school  

• PE programs, wellbeing initiatives, sport rotations 

• Engagement days, “try something new” blocks, and inclusive sport offerings 

My funding application was successful. What next? 

1. Log in to Sporting Schools Booking Program 
2. Select Football (Soccer) 
3. Choose Coach-delivered or Teacher-delivered 
4. Lock in your delivery window and submit 

Capital Football will contact you to confirm all your booking details and any assistance you may need prior to program start! 

FAQs 

How long are sessions? 

Typically 45–60 minutes, scheduled to suit your school day. 

Can we use funding for equipment? 

Yes, Sporting Schools funding can support delivery and equipment needs via Football Australia. Visit Sporting Schools – Equipment | Football Australia for a variety of equipment packages! 

Do students need experience? 

Not at all. Sessions are built for beginners through to confident players. 

Enquire / Book a chat 

Want help choosing the right option for your school or planning your program block? 

Contact Capital Football – Schools & Participation
Email: nick.davis@capitalfootball.com.au