We live in a wonderful part of the world. The Adelaide Hills is such a fantastic place to live that you might as well play here too.

The Adelaide Hills Junior Football Association is made up of 12 member clubs from the region. The central core covers EIGHT clubs within a 20km radius of each other, whilst an additional FOUR outlying clubs covers areas from Birdwood, Strathalbyn, Blackwood and Murray Bridge.

Yes, occasionally you might need to go for a short drive to get to a game, but for the most part games are played locally. No need to worry about travelling to far flung suburbs.

One of the worst things about football (or soccer) is the world-wide assumption that it is expensive. We can’t speak for anywhere else, but the AHJFA is very mindful of the family budget. How does $150 to $350 per season sound?

As expected prices vary from club to club, but a rough guide would be somewhere between $150 to $350 per season. Costs include registrations, insurance, equipment and club maintenance. These costs should be typical of any sporting club, although it's worth noting that there is no gate charge for spectators – something that can add up quickly.

If cost is a concern, we encourage you to query season fees with the club you're interested in playing for. We hope you’ll be pleasantly surprised.

Friendships are made on the pitch. They could be forged on the sidelines between two supporting families. They can even be made between opposing teams as well.

Football under the AHJFA is a wonderful combination. Aggressive behaviour is frowned upon whilst alcohol isn’t allowed under our Good Sports policy. Supporters are encouraged to be loud but respectable. The non-contact sport itself even comes ‘mum-approved’.

If you’re keen to take the game and push friendships even further the AHJFA offer a Reps program where we compete against other associations at two championships per season. Learn more via our web site.

One of the key differences between the AHJFA and alternate football bodies is that we play on Saturdays. There's a reason for that.

For most families Saturdays is a day for sport whilst Sundays is reserved for whatever you like. Could be church, a lie-in and a lazy breakfast, or maybe even pottering around the garden. It's your call.

Sure, if you want to get involved in Football SA's JPL or JSL there are two clubs in the Adelaide Hills that might be interested in having you. For everyone else, Sunday should be your day.

Imagine being interested in a sport, but then find out that you have to attend and pass trials to get in. Ergh! That's not our approach.

The clubs that are part of our association are keen to see kids on pitches. Whether they're experienced or new to the sport, most clubs will be able to accommodate your interest, assuming you've been in touch in a timely fashion. Don't leave it too late!

Conditions apply of course. It's very easy to get involved in a Saturday league team, but if you want to take things further with our Reps Program you WILL have to prove yourself there. Trials for that are usually in September.