Auckland United FC 9th - 14th Grade Invitational Tournament 2026

All players must be registered with the club or academy that they are representing.

Boys/Mixed Teams

Players or whole teams that 1 year younger than the grade they are entering are welcome.
No over aged boys are permitted.
Girls may be one year older than the grade they are entered into

Girls Teams

Girls teams are welcome but will play in a mixed grade. Female players may be one year older than the grade they are entering.

Each squad will be allowed a maximum of 12 players.

7v7 including keepers.

Pitch size 55m x 33m approx, Goals 4m x 2m.

Size 4 balls. Each game will be allocated one match ball.

Matches will be 2x 15 min halves ( 5 min break)

We are planning on running three divisions of twelve teams. There will be two divisions in the boys/mixed grade and one division in the girls grade.

Each division will be divided into two groups of six teams.

Tournament format will be confirmed once teams have all been confirmed. Teams will have a minimum of 5 games.

Each squad will be allowed a maximum of 14 players.

9v9 including keepers.

Pitch size 70m x 50m approx, Goals 5m x 2m.

Size 4 balls. Each game will be allocated one match ball.

Matches will be 2× 25 min halves ( 7 min break)

We are planning on running three divisions of twelve teams. There will be two divisions in the boys/mixed grade and one division in the girls grade.

Each division will be divided into two groups of six teams.

Tournament format will be confirmed once teams have all been confirmed. Teams will have a minimum of 5 games.

Each squad will be allowed a maximum of 16 players.

11v11 including keepers.

Pitch size 95m x 60m approx, Goals 7.3m x 2.4m.

Size 5 balls. Each game will be allocated one match ball.

Matches will be 2× 30 min halves ( 8 min break)

We are planning on running three divisions of twelve teams. There will be two divisions in the boys/mixed grade and one division in the girls grade.

Each division will be divided into two groups of six teams.

Tournament format will be confirmed once teams have all been confirmed. Teams will have a minimum of 5 games.

Rolling substitutes are allowed.

• Substitutions may only occur during a stoppage in play with prior approval from the referee.

• Substitutes must enter and exit the field from the halfway line.

• All coaches must notify the referee before making a substitution.

Each team must have a home strip and a set of bibs. Numbered shirts are not required.

Where there is a colour clash the away team must wear bibs.

Referees will submit a result card following every match.

All draws will be available prior to the tournament and shown on the Auckland United website.

Auckland United will supply referees to control every match.

There will be no manager’s meeting for this event.

Please remove boots before entering the clubhouse. Teams should expect to base themselves outside the clubhouse as there isn’t room for everyone inside. The tournament headquarters will be in the boardroom in the clubhouse.

Teams are welcome to pitch tents or gazebos on the No. 2 pitch directly behind the clubhouse. They MUST be pegged down and taken down if requested due to strong wind

In clubhouse TBA. Food trucks TBA

There is ample parking in two locations bordering Keith Hay Park. Parking areas are at the ends of Arundel St and Rainford St.

Players, coaches, officials and supporters must behave with respect at all times. Referees may require any misbehaving subs, team officials and spectators to move away from the playing area.

In the event of persistent foul play or other unacceptable behaviour, the referee may require the offending player to be substituted for the rest of the match. There will be no sanction following that substitution.