Juniors (9 - 12 Years)

For children aged between 9 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

9th/10th Grade Teams:

  • 7v7 (with goalkeepers)
  • Field size: 55m x 35m
  • Goal size: 4m x 2m
  • Ball size: 4
  • Retreating line: Yes
  • Game length: 50 minutes
  • Games: Home and away

11th/12th Grade Teams:

  • 9v9 (with goalkeepers)
  • Field size: 70m x 50m
  • Goal size: 4m x 2m
  • Ball size: 4
  • Retreating line: Yes
  • Game length: 55 minutes
  • Games: Home and away

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.

Junior Coordinator

Junior Perry

021 0914 3591