Youth Grade Information
Our Youth Football programme may include up to five grading rounds, depending on the grade. While some mixed teams may hold trials, most community teams are formed with a focus on fun, friendship, fitness, and enjoying football together.
Games are played Auckland-wide, travelling to clubs from Franklin to Beachlands Maraetai, Warkworth, and Waiheke.
Auckland United offers girls-only teams in every year group.
Our Grade Coordinators (who are volunteers) aim to keep returning players in their previous teams unless asked otherwise, and will do their best to place new players with school friends or requested teammates. Families will be contacted to confirm placements where needed.
For grade-specific information, scroll down.
U13 Grade Mixed
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Season Start: 2nd May 2026
Game Day: Saturdays
Kick-off Times: Between 11am-3pm
Trainings: Training days and times are agreed upon between the coach and team families once teams are formed. -
Format:
11 v 11 (full-size pitch & goals)
2 x 30-minute halves (5-minute halftime)
Maximum 7 substitutes
Squad size: Up to 18 players
Goalkeeper required
Offside rule applies
Ball size: 4
Competition: Travelling competition (home & away games) -
Adele Turnbull
adele@aucklandunitedfc.org.nz -
$245 for the 2026 playing season.
Fees must be paid in full to be placed in a team. Teams begin forming mid-March and are finalised by mid-April.
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All players must wear the official Auckland United FC kit, available from the AUFC Gear Shop (online or at the clubrooms).
Required items:
AUFC Shirt
AUFC Shorts
AUFC Socks
Players must also have football boots and shin pads.
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Each team requires:
A coach
A parent team manager
Teams must referee at least one half per game.
All players and supporters are expected to display positive behaviour that reflects well on the club.
No coaching from behind the goal ends.
U13 Grade Girls
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Season Start: 2nd May 2026
Game Day: Saturdays
Kick-off Times: Between 11am-3pm
Trainings: Training days and times are agreed upon between the coach and team families once teams are formed. -
Format:
9 v 9
Half pitch
Half-size goals
Goalkeeper required
Offside rule applies
Retreating line in place
2 x 30-minute halves (5-minute halftime)
Maximum 4 substitutes
Ideal squad size: 12–13 players
Ball size: 4
Competition: Travelling competition (home & away games) -
Rachel Alley
girlschair@aucklandunitedfc.org.nz -
$245 for the 2026 playing season.
Fees must be paid in full to be placed in a team. Teams begin forming mid-March and are finalised by mid-April.
-
All players must wear the official Auckland United FC kit, available from the AUFC Gear Shop (online or at the clubrooms).
Required items:
AUFC Shirt
AUFC Shorts
AUFC Socks
Players must also have football boots and shin pads.
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Each team requires:
A coach
A parent team manager
Teams must referee at least one half per game.
All players and supporters are expected to display positive behaviour that reflects well on the club.
No coaching from behind the goal ends.
U14 Grade Mixed
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Season Start: 2nd May 2026
Game Day: Saturdays
Kick-off Times: Between 11am-3pm
Trainings: Training days and times are agreed upon between the coach and team families once teams are formed. -
Format:
11 v 11
Full-size pitch
Full-size goals
2 × 35-minute halves (5-minute halftime)
Maximum 7 substitutes
Squad size: Up to 18 players
Goalkeeper required
Offside rule applies
Ball size: 5
Competition: Travelling competition (home & away games) -
Leanne Carpendale
youthchair@aucklandunitedfc.org.nz -
$245 for the 2026 playing season.
Fees must be paid in full to be placed in a team. Teams begin forming mid-March and are finalised by mid-April.
-
All players must wear the official Auckland United FC kit, available from the AUFC Gear Shop (online or at the clubrooms).
Required items:
AUFC Shirt
AUFC Shorts
AUFC Socks
Players must also have football boots and shin pads.
-
Each team requires:
A coach
A parent team manager
Teams must referee at least one half per game.
All players and supporters are expected to display positive behaviour that reflects well on the club.
No coaching from behind the goal ends.
U14 Grade Girls
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Season Start: 2nd May 2026
Game Day: Saturdays
Kick-off Times: Between 11am-3pm
Trainings: Training days and times are agreed upon between the coach and team families once teams are formed. -
Format:
11 v 11
Full-size pitch
Full-size goals
2 x 35-minute halves (5-minute halftime)
Maximum 7 substitutes
Squad size: Up to 18 players
Goalkeeper required
Offside rule applies
Ball size: 4
Competition: Travelling competition (home & away games) -
Rachel Alley
girlschair@aucklandunitedfc.org.nz -
$245 for the 2026 playing season.
Fees must be paid in full to be placed in a team. Teams begin forming mid-March and are finalised by mid-April.
-
All players must wear the official Auckland United FC kit, available from the AUFC Gear Shop (online or at the clubrooms).
Required items:
AUFC Shirt
AUFC Shorts
AUFC Socks
Players must also have football boots and shin pads.
-
Each team requires:
A coach
A parent team manager
Teams must referee at least one half per game.
All players and supporters are expected to display positive behaviour that reflects well on the club.
No coaching from behind the goal ends.
U15 Grade Mixed
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Season Start: 2nd May 2026
Game Day: Saturdays
Kick-off Times: Between 11am-3pm
Trainings: Training days and times are agreed upon between the coach and team families once teams are formed. -
Format:
11 v 11
Full-size pitch
Full-size goals
2 x 40-minute halves (10-minute halftime)
Maximum 7 substitutes
Squad size: Up to 18 players
Goalkeeper required
Offside rule applies
Ball size: 5
Competition: Travelling competition (home & away games) -
Leanne Carpendale
youthchair@aucklandunitedfc.org.nz -
$245 for the 2026 playing season.
Fees must be paid in full to be placed in a team. Teams begin forming mid-March and are finalised by mid-April.
-
All players must wear the official Auckland United FC kit, available from the AUFC Gear Shop (online or at the clubrooms).
Required items:
AUFC Shirt
AUFC Shorts
AUFC Socks
Players must also have football boots and shin pads.
-
Each team requires:
A coach
A parent team manager
Teams must referee at least one half per game.
All players and supporters are expected to display positive behaviour that reflects well on the club.
No coaching from behind the goal ends.
U15 Grade Girls
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Season Start: 2nd May 2026
Game Day: Saturdays
Kick-off Times: Between 11am-3pm
Trainings: Training days and times are agreed upon between the coach and team families once teams are formed.
There is not always a dedicated U15 Girls division each season. In this case, teams may be graded into either the U14 or U16 division. -
Format:
11 v 11
Full-size pitch
Full-size goals
2 × 35-minute halves (5-minute halftime)
Maximum 7 substitutes
Squad size: Up to 18 players
Goalkeeper required
Offside rule applies
Ball size: 5
Competition: Travelling competition (home & away games) -
Rachel Alley
girlschair@aucklandunitedfc.org.nz -
$245 for the 2026 playing season.
Fees must be paid in full to be placed in a team. Teams begin forming mid-March and are finalised by mid-April.
-
All players must wear the official Auckland United FC kit, available from the AUFC Gear Shop (online or at the clubrooms).
Required items:
AUFC Shirt
AUFC Shorts
AUFC Socks
Players must also have football boots and shin pads.
-
Each team requires:
A coach
A parent team manager
Teams must referee at least one half per game.
All players and supporters are expected to display positive behaviour that reflects well on the club.
No coaching from behind the goal ends.
U16 Grade Girls
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Season Start: 2nd May 2026
Game Day: Saturdays
Kick-off Times: Between 11am-3pm
Trainings: Training days and times are agreed upon between the coach and team families once teams are formed.
There is not always a dedicated U15 Girls division each season. In this case, teams may be graded into either the U14 or U16 division. -
Format:
11 v 11
Full-size pitch
Full-size goals
2 x 40-minute halves (10-minute halftime)
Maximum 7 substitutes
Squad size: Up to 18 players
Goalkeeper required
Offside rule applies
Ball size: 5
Competition: Travelling competition (home & away games) -
Rachel Alley
girlschair@aucklandunitedfc.org.nz -
$245 for the 2026 playing season.
Fees must be paid in full to be placed in a team. Teams begin forming mid-March and are finalised by mid-April.
-
All players must wear the official Auckland United FC kit, available from the AUFC Gear Shop (online or at the clubrooms).
Required items:
AUFC Shirt
AUFC Shorts
AUFC Socks
Players must also have football boots and shin pads.
-
Each team requires:
A coach
A parent team manager
Teams must referee at least one half per game.
All players and supporters are expected to display positive behaviour that reflects well on the club.
No coaching from behind the goal ends.
U17 Grade Mixed
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Season Start: 2nd May 2026
Game Day: Saturdays
Kick-off Times: Between 11am-3pm
Trainings: Training days and times are agreed upon between the coach and team families once teams are formed. -
Format:
11 v 11
Full-size pitch
Full-size goals
2 x 45-minute halves (10-minute halftime)
Maximum 7 substitutes
Squad size: Up to 18 players
Goalkeeper required
Offside rule applies
Ball size: 5
Competition: Travelling competition (home & away games) -
Leanne Carpendale
youthchair@aucklandunitedfc.org.nz -
$245 for the 2026 playing season.
Fees must be paid in full to be placed in a team. Teams begin forming mid-March and are finalised by mid-April.
-
All players must wear the official Auckland United FC kit, available from the AUFC Gear Shop (online or at the clubrooms).
Required items:
AUFC Shirt
AUFC Shorts
AUFC Socks
Players must also have football boots and shin pads.
-
Each team requires:
A coach
A parent team manager
Teams must referee at least one half per game.
All players and supporters are expected to display positive behaviour that reflects well on the club.
No coaching from behind the goal ends.
U17-U19 Grade Girls
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Season Start: 2nd May 2026
Game Day: Saturdays
Kick-off Times: Between 11am-3pm
Trainings: Training days and times are agreed upon between the coach and team families once teams are formed. -
Format:
11 v 11
Full-size pitch
Full-size goals
2 × 45-minute halves (10-minute halftime)
Maximum 7 substitutes
Squad size: Up to 18 players
Goalkeeper required
Offside rule applies
Ball size: 5
Competition: Travelling competition (home & away games) -
Rachel Alley
girlschair@aucklandunitedfc.org.nz -
$245 for the 2026 playing season.
Fees must be paid in full to be placed in a team. Teams begin forming mid-March and are finalised by mid-April.
-
All players must wear the official Auckland United FC kit, available from the AUFC Gear Shop (online or at the clubrooms).
Required items:
AUFC Shirt
AUFC Shorts
AUFC Socks
Players must also have football boots and shin pads.
-
Each team requires:
A coach
A parent team manager
Teams must referee at least one half per game.
All players and supporters are expected to display positive behaviour that reflects well on the club.
No coaching from behind the goal ends.
U19 Grade Mixed
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Season Start: 2nd May 2026
Game Day: Saturdays
Kick-off Times: Between 11am-3pm
Trainings: Training days and times are agreed upon between the coach and team families once teams are formed. -
Format:
11 v 11
Full-size pitch
Full-size goals
2 x 45-minute halves (10-minute halftime)
Maximum 7 substitutes
Squad size: Up to 18 players
Goalkeeper required
Offside rule applies
Ball size: 5
Competition: Travelling competition (home & away games) -
Leanne Carpendale
youthchair@aucklandunitedfc.org.nz -
$245 for the 2026 playing season.
Fees must be paid in full to be placed in a team. Teams begin forming mid-March and are finalised by mid-April.
-
All players must wear the official Auckland United FC kit, available from the AUFC Gear Shop (online or at the clubrooms).
Required items:
AUFC Shirt
AUFC Shorts
AUFC Socks
Players must also have football boots and shin pads.
-
Each team requires:
A coach
A parent team manager
Teams must referee at least one half per game.
All players and supporters are expected to display positive behaviour that reflects well on the club.
No coaching from behind the goal ends.
