What is Junior Football?
Junior Football, also classed as Mini Football, builds on the fundamentals developed in First Kicks and Fun Football, moving players into a more structured skills-development phase. It is for boys and girls aged 10–12 (for the 2026 season, those born between January 2013 and December 2016).
What is the time commitment?
Training takes place on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays, dependent on coaches, with games on Saturdays from 10am. For players keen to further develop their skills, we also run Skills Centre sessions with professional coaches — more details can be found here.
The season runs from April to September, with breaks during school holidays.
Where does it take place?
Training is held at Wainoni Park, Greenhithe War Memorial, and Hobsonville War Memorial.
Home games are mainly played at Wainoni Park, with away fixtures across the North Shore.
What format do the games take?
- U10 & U11:
Games are played 7v7, with 2 x 25-minute matches against teams of a similar skill level, determined through fluid grading. Players use a size 4 ball and 4m x 2m goals. - U12:
Games are played 9v9, with 2 x 30-minute matches against teams of a similar skill level, determined through fluid grading. Players use a size 4 ball and 5m x 2m goals
For all Junior Football grades, the retreating line is set at 30% of the field from the goal line.
Do children need experience to take part?
No experience is required. Junior Football caters to all levels, with both social and more competitive teams available. You can find out more about our competitive teams here.
Do we need any special kit?
As part of registration, your child will receive a Greenhithe FC shirt and shorts for the season.
You will need to supply:
- Green socks (available here)
- Shin pads
- Football boots
Who will be training my child?
Our Junior Football programme is run by passionate volunteers as well as our professional coaches. We encourage parents and caregivers to get involved.
- Coaching: No prior experience is needed — we provide training plans, drills, and ongoing support to help you coach with confidence.
- Team managing: Assist with family communication, attendance tracking, Player of the Day awards, halftime oranges, and end-of-season events.
Volunteering is a great way to support your child’s football journey, meet other families, and be part of the Greenhithe FC community.
Can my daughter play in a girls-only team?
Absolutely. We offer girls-only and mixed teams at the Junior Football level — please indicate your preference when registering. Please note we also run Fantails in Terms 1 and 4 — see here for more details.
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