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.

Key dates for the 2025 season are detailed below.

Your grade in Junior football is based on what age you turn during the year.
(eg 2014 born = turning 11 in 2025 = 11th grade.)

Junior Player Information

Key Dates (2025) - Dates are subject to confirmation

  • January onwards: Registrations open

  • Mid February: Development/travel team trials (more details shared later)

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

  • Early March onwards: Grade coordinators start compiling teams based on player registrations received

  • Early April: In-house teams finalised and communicated

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

  • TBC (either mid April prior to, or early May after, school holidays): In-house play starts

  • In-house dates to be confirmed by end of January

  • 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: $160

  • In-house 6-12th grade: $190

  • Travelling/community teams: $240

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.