Junior Football Information

Auckland United has one of the largest junior football programs in New Zealand.

Junior Football at Auckland United provides a pathway from just starting out, all the way to readiness for full-field play. You can choose to play in our extensive in-house competition, or play in a community/travelling team, against other clubs in the Auckland region.

Our in-house program has mixed (boys & girls) grades from 5th-12th grade, as well as girls-only grades, from 5th up to 10th grade.

Your grade in Junior football is based on what age you turn during the year.

eg 2013 born = turning 11 in 2024 = 11th grade.

Junior Player Information

Key Dates

  • January onwards: Registrations open

  • 31 Jan: Early-bird discount ends

  • 17,18 Feb + 24,25 Feb: Development/travel team trials

  • Mid-March: Development and travelling/community teams finalised (player details must be provided to NRF by March 22nd for entry into COMET)

  • 1 April onwards: Grade coordinators start compiling teams based on player registrations received

  • 17 April: In-house teams finalised and communicated

  • 27 April: Development and travelling/community teams season starts

  • 3rd/4th May: In-house play starts

  • In house playing dates: 1st block: 4 May - 6 July (not including Queen’s Birthday weekend) || 2nd block: 27 July - 21 September

  • Development/Community/travelling teams: Operate as per the NRF calendar

Playing Kit

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.

Fees

Fees are per-player and listed on individual player grade pages.

  • 5th grade: $140

  • In-house 6-12th grade: $165

  • Travelling/community teams: $225

Fees must be paid to be placed in a team. Generally teams are put together late March so please ensure you have paid as soon as possible.

If you require financial assistance, contact accounts@aucklandunitedfc.org.nz to discuss payment options. We are here to help and value your membership.

NRF Competiton Rules

All junior grades are governed by Northern Region Football (NRF) regulations. All players and parents shoud be familiar with the NRF Junior rules.