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