Central Otago Junior Competitions
Information for U9-U13 junior football across the region.
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How Junior Football Works
Hub Based Football
Games are played at central hubs across Alexandra, Cromwell, Queenstown and Wānaka.
Age Appropriate Formats
Formats are aligned to NZF's Whole of Football 2.0 and adopted to local numbers and logistics.
Fluid Fixtures and Dynamic Grading
Fixtures may be adjusted to support better challenge points and balanced games.
Development Focus
Junior Football prioritises enjoyment, learning, safety and appropriate challenge.
Junior Grades and Age Bands
NZF / WOF 2.0 Stage | NZF Age Group | Competition Grade (flexi bands) |
|---|---|---|
First Kicks (club in-house) | U5-6, U7-8 (Club Run) | First Kicks (club in-house) |
Fun Football 5v5 | U9 Mixed | 9 Mixed |
U9/U10 Girls Only | 10 Girls | |
Mini Football 7v7 | U10/U11 Mixed | 11 Mixed |
U11/U12 Girls Only | 12 Girls | |
Mini Football 9v9 | U12/ U13 Mixed | 13 Mixed |
NZF / WOF 2.0 Stage | NZF Age Group | Competition Grade (flexi bands) |
|---|---|---|
First Kicks (club in-house) | U5-6, U7-8 (Club Run) | First Kicks (club in-house) |
Fun Football 5v5 | U9 Mixed | 9 Mixed |
U9/U10 Girls Only | 10 Girls | |
Mini Football 7v7 | U10/U11 Mixed | 11 Mixed |
U11/U12 Girls Only | 12 Girls | |
Mini Football 9v9 | U12/ U13 Mixed | 13 Mixed |
Youth Football 7v7 (on 9v9 pitch) | U14-U16 Mixed | 15 Mixed |
U14- U17 Girls Only | Youth Girls Development League |