Junior Football

The focus for this age group is engaging the children in a safe, fun and rewarding environment. First Kicks players have one session a week on Saturday mornings at Kiwitea Street, 8:00am to 9:00am. Players are not put into formal teams in this age group and instead different groups are formed each game day. The format of the morning will include activities to introduce basic coordination and football skills, and will finish with small-sided football games.

The season starts on Saturday 2 May 2020 and will continue until the end of August. Games will be scheduled for each Saturday except on 11 and 18 July, which are the middle and last Saturday of the July school holidays.

The fee for the 2020 Winter season for U5-U6 grades is $120.00.

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 in the Owairaka Cluster. Players are put into mixed teams and will play both at home at Kiwitea Street and away at other local clubs. The format of the morning will include activities to develop basic coordination and football skills, and will finish with small-sided football games.

U7 gamedays are 8:00am to 9:00am.
U8 gamedays are 9:00am to 10:00am.

The fee for the 2020 Winter season for U7-U8 grades is $120.00.

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 for the season and play against other local clubs in games coordinated by Auckland Football Federation (AFF).

U9/U10 play 7v7 with goalkeepers on ¼ 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.

The fee for the 2020 Winter season for U9-U10 grades is $160.00.

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 for the season and play against other clubs form across the Auckland region in games coordinated by Auckland Football Federation (AFF).

U11/U12 play 9v9 with goalkeepers on ½ 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.

The fee for the 2020 Winter season for U11-U12 grades is $160.00.

AFF have introduced new league options for the 2020 season, please select which one you prefer during registration:
(A) Purple Band: Play against teams within the local area.
(B) Green Band: Play against teams within the AFF region.
(C) Red Band*: Play against teams across the AFF & NFF regions (offered at U12-only).

*Note: players wanting to play in the Red Band will be required to attend the ACFC Academy on Monday afternoons during the season, as well as their team training (two trainings per week).

Each junior player purchases their own playing strip (shirt, shorts and socks).

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 e.g. Stirling Sports

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 size 3 balls
U9 - U12 grade: plays with size 4 balls

U5 to U8 Grades
Parents are encouraged to have a go at taking on the role of a “Game Leader” for one hour a week on Saturday mornings. It’s fun, easy to do, and no experience is necessary. The club will provide training, support and all the resources needed to put on the activities. Please consider taking on a role as a game leader and indicate this on the enrolment form.

U9 to U12 Grades
Most teams are led/coached by a parent or parents willing to look after a team for the season. It is a very rewarding experience and lots of fun too. Courses, assistance and resources for all coaches will be available from the club and through Auckland Football. Please indicate on the enrolment form if you are interested in coaching a team.