Junior Football Grade Information

Time: Saturdays 8:30am at Keith Hay Park Northern fields

Playing Format: The 5th grade (girls and boys) play as a squad and are divided into sides for the activities and games on Saturday Mornings.

Sessions are run by Junior Coaches.

The 5th grade is mixed (boys and girls). 6th grade girls will also be part of the squad, and will be divided into separate girls-only teams or included in mixed teams, depending on their preference.

Field Format: Follows the First Kicks guidelines. Small 3x3 playing pitches with 1.2m mini goals.

Team structure: Play as a squad; divided into teams on the day

Grade Coordinator: TBD

Uniform: 5th-grade players are not required to wear the Auckland United FC kit.

They can wear any dark coloured shorts, shirt & socks, boots and shin pads.

Ball size: Size 3. All players should bring a ball for activities. Team ball also provided for games.

Parents & Supporters: The 5th grade is provided with game-day leaders.

All parents/spectators are expected to stay behind the pitch lines and positively encourage the players.

Development/Community/travelling option: N/A

Time: Saturdays 9:30am at Keith Hay Park Northern fields

Playing Format: The focus is on having fun and participation

2x warm up activities followed by a game. Operate to the hooter/whistle for changeover.

There are no goalies, throw-ins, goal kicks, corners, free kicks, or kickoffs.

If the ball goes out of play or a goal is scored, team leaders are encouraged to pass a ball back onto the pitch.

Team leaders should try to ensure games are relatively evenly matched. If one team has more players than the opposition then the coaches can monitor the game and balance the teams as fairly as possible by sharing players.

Team leaders will be on the field to encourage players and positive behaviour. All players should be encouraged to perform different skills and roles within the teamItem description.

Field Format: Follows the First Kicks guidelines. Small 3x3 playing pitches with 1.2m mini goals.

Teams run activities side-by-side and then divide in half to play 3x3 on half a 1/8 pitch.

Team structure: Teams of 6-7. Divided in half to play 3x3 against opposing team.

Grade Coordinator: TBD

Uniform: Auckland United FC kit; can be purchased from the AUFC gear shop.

Ball size: Size 3. All players should bring a ball for activities. Team ball also provided for games.

Parents & Supporters: Each team requires volunteers for game day leaders, and ideally a team manager. No separate practice session is expected. Game day leaders can rotate through parents in the team.

All other parents/spectators are expected to stay behind the pitch lines and positively encourage the players.

Development/Community/travelling option: N/A

Time: Saturday mornings 9:30am/10:30am at Keith Hay Park Northern fields

Playing Format: The focus is on having fun and participation

2x warm up activities followed by a game. Operate to the hooter/whistle for changeover.

There are no goalies, throw-ins, goal kicks, corners, free kicks, or kickoffs.

If the ball goes out of play or a goal is scored, team leaders are encouraged to pass a ball back onto the pitch.

Team leaders should try to ensure games are relatively evenly matched. If one team has more players than the opposition then the coaches can monitor the game and balance the teams as fairly as possible by sharing players.

Team leaders will be on the field to encourage players and positive behaviour. All players should be encouraged to perform different skills and roles within the teamItem description.

Field Format: Follows the Fun Football guidelines. Small 4x4 playing pitches with 1.2m mini goals.

Teams run activities side-by-side and then play 5x5 on a 1/8 pitch.

Team structure: Teams of 5-6. 2x activities and then 5x5 against opposing team.

Grade Coordinator: Gavin Lloyd

gavin@aucklandunitedfc.org.nz