Junior Football
At Central United FC we adopt the New Zealand Football approach to Junior Football. Our aim is to provide all children aged 5-12 years with high quality football experiences that increase passion for the game, fundamental movement and playing skills. All whilst having fun!
U5-U6 “FIRST KICKS” (BORN 2016 - 2015)
OVERVIEW
The focus for this age group is engaging children in a safe, fun and rewarding environment. First Kicks players have one session a week on Saturday mornings at Kiwitea Street, 8:30am to 9:30am. Players are not put into formal teams in this age group and instead different groups are formed each game day. The sessions include activities to introduce basic coordination and football skills, followed by small-sided football games.
DATES
The season starts on Saturday 8 May 2021 and will continue until the end of September. Games will be scheduled for each Saturday except on 17 and 24 July, which are the middle and last Saturday of the July school holidays.
FEES
The fee for the 2021 Winter season for U5-U6 grades is $120.00
U7-U8 “FUN FOOTBALL” (BORN 2014 - 2013)
OVERVIEW
The focus for this age group is playing fun games with lots of time on the ball. Fun Football players have one session a week on Saturday mornings at Kiwitea Street. Players are not put into formal teams in this age group and instead different groups are formed each game day. The sessions include activities to develop basic coordination and football skills, followed by small-sided football games.
U7 gamedays are 8:30am to 9:30am.
U8 gamedays are 9:45am to 10:45am.
DATES
The season starts on Saturday 8 May 2021 and will continue until the end of September. Games will be scheduled for each Saturday except on 17 and 24 July, which are the middle and last Saturday of the July school holidays.
FEES
The fee for the 2021 Winter season for U7-U8 grades is $120.
ACADEMY
Additional weekly training sessions on Monday and/or Wednesday are provided by Auckland City FC. These sessions are open to any player wanting a more structured training experienc. For further information, please check out their website HERE.
U9-U12 “MINI FOOTBALL” (BORN 2012-2009)
OVERVIEW
The focus for this age group is training that looks like the game, to encourage children to be comfortable on the ball. Mini Football players will be placed into a team to train once a week with a volunteer coach for the season and play against other clubs in games coordinated by Northern Region Football (NRF).
U9/U10 play 7v7 with goalkeepers on quarter-pitches for a duration of 50 minutes. Home games are played on Saturday mornings at War Memorial Park (Field No. 5). The entrance is on Denny Avenue, Mt Roskill.
U11/U12 play 9v9 with goalkeepers on half-pitches for a duration of 55 minutes. Home games are played on Saturday mornings at Three Kings Reserve (Field No. 2). The entrance is on Smallfield Avenue, Three Kings.
DATES
The season starts on Saturday 8 May 2021 and will continue until the end of September. Games will be scheduled for each Saturday except on 17 and 24 July, which are the middle and last Saturday of the July school holidays.
FEES
The fee for the 2021 winter season for U9-U12 grades is $160.
ACADEMY
Additional weekly training sessions on Monday and/or Wednesday are provided by Auckland City FC. These sessions are delivered by qualified coaches for players wanting to improve their individual ability in football, futsal or goalkeeping. For further information, please check out their website HERE.
GIRLS FOOTBALL
For U5 to U8 grades, girls and boys are placed into mixed groups/teams, ensuring there is a comfortable mix where possible.
For U9 to U12 grades girls have the option of playing girls-only or mixed football in NRF competitions. If your daughter wishes to play in a girls-only team please indicate this in her registration.
An additional girls-only training session is offered on Mondays by Auckland City FC. These sessions are open to any player keen to develop their individual football skills. For further information, please check out their Academy page HERE.
Academy Team U11-U12
Players wanting to play in a premier team can join our Academy program delivered by Auckland City FC. These teams train 2-3 times per week with a qualified coach and their is an additional fee to be part of this team. For further information please contact dof@centralunitedfc.co.nz.
Playing Kit
Each junior player will need to purchase their own playing strip (shirt, shorts and socks). This will be available at a 'pop-up' store at the Kiwitea Street clubroom, date to be confirmed.
Prices
> Shirt: $50
> Shorts: $40
> Socks: $15 a pair
> Combo (shirt, shorts, socks): $95
Additional Gear
Boots and shin pads are compulsory and players are not permitted to play without them. These are available at a number of sporting goods stores.
When purchasing a ball, please ensure players have a ball of the appropriate size for the grade they play in. These are:
> U5 - U8 grade: plays with a size 3 ball
> U9 - U12 grade: plays with a size 4 ball
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
If you have any questions on Junior Football at Central United, please contact Michael Marinovich (Junior & Youth Coordinator) via email: juniors.youth@centralunitedfc.co.nz