Junior football is dedicated to the next level of the footballing pathway from the Fun Football grades.
Research has identified that the golden age of learning & development is between the ages of 9 and 12 years. So with that in mind, we concentrate on providing a Junior Framework that is a consistent and coordinated approach to the development of junior players. Its main aim is to provide all junior players with high quality Football experiences that increase passion for the game. Through the Junior Framework players will experience age appropriate games and coaching.
Playing Time
Teams will train once a week between Monday to Thursday and will be dependant on coach and pitch availability. Players may be required to travel to other clubs in the Western Bay of Plenty area but the vast majority of games are played lcoally. Games are on Saturday mornings.
The following grades for boys and girls are selected by the year they are born which is denoted in (brackets).
Boys
- 9th grade (2015) - 7 v 7
- 10th grade (2014) - 7 v 7
- 11th grade (2013) - 9 v 9
- 12th grade (2012) - 9 v 9
Girls
- Under 10s (2014/2015) - 9 v 9
- Under 12s (2012/2013) - 9 v 9
Registration and Season
Registrations are open until the end of March. Any registrations after this date will be considered if spaces are still available in that relevant grade.
The 2024 season will begin end of April or the start of May. Fixtures will be available once teams have been sorted during April.
Equipment
To participate in the junior football, all players must have the following playing gear, which is compulsory.
Parents are responsible for purchasing the full kit. These can be purchased at the same time as registering OR anytime after.
- Plastic moulded boots (no metal sprigs)
- Shinpads
- Club shirt, socks and shorts
