For 13th to 17th grades, teams will play other club’s teams from across the Auckland area in games coordinated by Auckland Football Federation (AFF). All teams play 11 v 11 games on full sized pitches except for 13th Grade Girls which plays 9 v 9 matches on ½ sized pitches. Girls have the option of playing in mixed or girls only teams (please indicate when you register). Central will field teams in both the Premier or Metropolitan/Conference divisions as well at Divisions 1 and 2 etc.

The fee for players in Metropolitan/Conference and Premier Girls division teams is $275.00.  The fees for players in all other divisions is $165.00.

Dates

The starting date for 13^th-17^th Grade Metro and Conference is Sunday 7 April while Divisions 1 and 2 start on 13 April. Games will be scheduled for each Saturday for Divisions 1 and 2 and each Sunday for Metropolitan/Conference teams. Games will not be played on 20 and 21 April and 13 and 14 July which are the middle weekends of the school holidays.

Registrations for the 2019 Winter Season will open on 10 February.

Please read the information on the 2019 Registrations page to find out how to register.

The MY COMET registration system was new in 2018 and may still be little confusing. Thanks for your patience!

For information please contact Junior/Youth Football Co-ordinator Michael Marinovich at mike.marinovich@xtra.co.nz.

All youth players (except for those in 13th-17th grade Metropolitan and Conference and Girls Premier divisions) need to purchase their own playing strip (shirt, shorts and socks).

A ‘pop-up shop’ will  be held at the Kiwitea Street  Clubrooms on Friday 5 April from 9.00am to 8.00pm and Saturday 6 April from 9.00am to 12.00 noon.

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:

10th to 13th grade: plays with size 4 balls
14th to 17th grade: plays with size 5 balls

Central United has a strong focus on developing its Juniors and Youth for playing in future top Mens and Womens teams.
For holiday skills courses, goal keeper training and other information please go to our Player Development page.

Generally younger teams are coached by a parent or parents willing to look after a team for the season while our older Metropolitan, Conference and Premier Girls teams will have appointed coaches. Courses and assistance for all coaches will be available from both within the club and through AFF. Our aim is to have all Junior and Youth coaches up-skilled and qualified in line with the Whole of Football Plan's vision.