Youth Football
U13-U17 Community Football (born 2007-2003)
The focus for this age group is to provide opportunities for players who would like more footballing activity with an environment that encompasses training and competition, while still promoting the enjoyment of the game. Youth 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).
Youth football is offered in mixed or girls-only. If your daughter wishes to play in a girls-only team please indicate this in her registration.
* Mixed grades are offered for: U13, U14, U15 & U17
* Girls-only grades are offered for: U13 (9v9), U14 & U16.
The season starts on Saturday 4 April 2020 and will continue until the end of August. Games will be scheduled for each Saturday except on 11 and 18 April, and 11 and 18 July, which are the middle and last Saturday of the April and July school holidays.
The fee for the 2020 Winter season for U13-U17 grades is $170.00.
U13-U17 Premier Football (born 2007-2003)
The premier youth teams provide players with potential the opportunity to train with the best coaches and train and play against other best players within their region. In the 2020 season, AFF is introducing new premier competitions at the U13 and U14 level - the NRFL Youth. The club will be working with our partner Auckland City FC, who will be entering teams into these competitions. Please contact the Academy Director via email director@academy.football
Central United FC will continue to compete in the U17 Metro and Conference competitions in 2020.
The season starts on Saturday 4 April 2020 and will continue until the end of August. Games will be scheduled for each Saturday except on 11 April and 11 July, which are the middle Saturday of the April and July school holidays.
The fee for the 2020 Winter season for U17 grade is $275.00.
For further information on the premier youth teams, please contact Nic Downes (Director of Football) via email -dof@centralunitedfc.co.nz
Youth Registration - 2020 Winter Season
Registrations for the 2020 winter season are OPEN. Please head over to our registrations page HERE for instructions on how to register through MyComet.
Playing Kit
Each junior player will need to purchase their own playing strip (shirt, shorts and socks). This will be made available at a 'pop-up' store at the Kiwitea Street clubroom before the season begins.
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:
> U13 grade: plays with a size 4 ball
> U14 - U17 grade: plays with a size 5 ball
Coaching
Most community football 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.
additional information
If you have any questions on Youth Football at Central United, please contact Michael Marinovich (Junior & Youth Coordinator) via email - juniors.youth@centralunitedfc.co.nz