13th Grade / Youth Football

  • Your grade is the age you/your child will turn in 2024 (ie: 13 years old in 2024 will be 13th grade / U13).

    The 13th grade is administered by Northern Region Football (NRF)

    AUFC will be entering teams in the 13th Mixed grade (boys and girls) and 13th Girls grade.

    Youth teams play in the Youth Community or NRF Youth Premiership (Premiership, Metro, Conference and Girls) competitions.

    Academy Teams

    • Mixed (boys) Premiership and Metro teams playing against other clubs on a Sunday.

    • Girls only Premiership teams playing against other clubs on a Saturday.

    Community Teams

    • Mixed (boys) Conference team playing against other clubs on a Sunday.

    • Mixed (boys) Div 1 and lower teams playing against other clubs on a Saturday.

    • Girls only teams playing against other clubs on a Saturday.

  • Keith Hay Park in Mount Roskill is home to the Auckland United F.C. Clubrooms.

    Season dates for 2024 TBC

    Please remember you are committing to play for the team for the entire season. As part of a team you may be required to play:

    • Queen’s Birthday weekend.

    • The first weekend of the July School Holidays.

    • $225 - AUFC subscription fee for community teams playing in external NRF Competitions.

    • $50.00 - additional AUFC fee applicable to Academy players to cover higher Lotto NRFL Youth levies and related costs.

    • AUFC annual Academy fees are an additional cost applicable to Academy players.

    Fees must be paid online at the time of registration directly into the club bank account with a valid credit or debit card.

    We understand that this may be a challenge for some members and Auckland United FC is committed to ensuring our club and football is both an accessible and inclusive sport, with no player being prevented from taking part for financial reasons. Therefore in special circumstances we offer two alternative options, by arrangement with the club;

    • Payment arrangements - in special circumstances only, we can arrange payment of fees in installments where full payment upfront is not viable. Please contact accounts@aucklandunitedfc.org.nz to discuss this option before registering

    • Hardship fund - a fund where prospective players can apply for financial support to assist with the payment of membership or uniform, so that the player(s) can continue to enjoy playing football. This is open to all players, ages and grades. Eligibility for the hardship fund is by application, and acceptance is at the discretion of the Club Executive Committee. Please contact accounts@aucklandunitedfc.org.nz to discuss this option before registering.

  • Mixed 13th Travelling:

    Girls 13th-19th Grade Coordinator Travelling Teams:

    Youth Chair:

  • You will need to attend grading trials if you want to play externally in a Community Travelling Team. The Grade Coordinator will form the Community teams based on a trial assessment.

    Trial dates for 2024 (you must attend both trials):

    Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th

    Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th

    Register through Friendly Manager

    Girls only teams: There is no trial required at this time. Teams will be announced when registrations are complete.

    By early April the Grade Coordinator will form the Community teams based on trial assessment.

  • Mixed Teams

    • Play 11 v 11 formats on full size fields (size 4 ball).

    • We aim for a team squad size of between 14 - 16 players to cover substitutions, injuries and absences.

    • Goalkeepers are compulsory and may be a dedicated position or rotational within the team.

    • Community teams play Saturday; Premiership, Metro and Conference teams play Sunday.

    • Games usually kick off at 10.00 am although this may vary between 11 am to 1 pm.

    • Duration is 30 minutes each way and five minutes half time – (60-minute games).

    • Home games are usually played at Keith Hay park

    Girls Teams

    • Play 9 v 9 formats on half a full-size field (size 4 ball).

    • We aim for a team squad size of around 12 players to cover substitutions, injuries and absences.

    • Goalkeepers are compulsory and may be a dedicated position or rotational within the team.

    • Girls teams play Saturday.

    • Games usually kick off at 10.00 am although this may vary between 11 am to 1 pm.

    • Duration is 30 minutes each way and five minutes half time – (60-minute games).

    • Home games are usually played at Keith Hay Park or Three Kings Reserve.

  • All players need their own uniform, available to purchase online or from the AUFC Clubrooms shop (click here for opening times).

    • AUFC Shirt

    • AUFC Shorts

    • AUFC Socks

    Players will also need football boots and shin pads.

  • Parent volunteers are required in each team to perform the following roles:

    • Coach

      • Your team may be offered a non-parent coach for an additional cost.

      • Coaching courses and advice are offered by AUFC and Northern Region Football during the season.

    • Manager

    • Referee - Club Based Referee (CBR) courses are available.

    • Assistant Referee (i.e. linesman)

    These roles are not covered by the club and we cannot guarantee someone else in your child’s team will volunteer for these roles.

  • Community Youth can be accessed here.

    NRF Premiership, Metro, and Conference can be accessed here.