Juniors (10 - 12 Years)
For children aged between 10 and 12 years, Junior Football focuses on developing technical skills and decision-making in a safe, fun environment. While refining their football techniques, players are introduced to structured gameplay, including positions and basic team tactics.
PLAYING FORMAT
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10th/11th Grade Teams:
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12th/13th (from 2027) Grade Teams:
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TRAINING
Junior teams typically train once or twice a week, depending on the coach’s availability. Sessions are held at Brains Park.
GAMES
All junior games are played on Saturday mornings. Home games take place at Brains Park, while away games are held at the opposing team’s venue.
The Northern Region Football (NRF) schedules games against local teams to minimize travel. NRF does not publish results or league tables for juniors, emphasizing enjoyment and development over competition.
For more details about Junior Football, please refer to the NRF document: https://www.nrf.org.nz/asset/downloadasset?id=b82f4c48-8814-4377-9364-87852cf0dc22.
