MINI FOOTBALL 10-13

Registrations Closed

Registrations for the current season are now closed.

If you’ve missed the deadline but are still keen to play, please get in touch, we may be able to fit you into a team.

Email clubmanager@northwellingtonfootball.com with your age group and playing experience, and we’ll let you know if there’s space available

Welcome to Mini Football!

Mini Football is designed for players aged 10–13, a stage often called the “golden years” of learning. At this age, children are physically, socially, and psychologically ready to accelerate their development. Fun is still the key motivator, so sessions focus on enjoyable, game-like scenarios in smaller groups to build strong technical skills, teamwork, and confidence.

Game formats

  • Grades 10 (ages 10): Two 24-minute games on Saturday mornings. 7 players per team, including a goalkeeper. Goal size: 4x2m. Pitch size: 50m x 30m, Ball Size 4, 3 Rolling Subs​​​​​​​

  • Grades 11 (ages 11): One 50-minute game on Saturday mornings. 7 players per team, including a goalkeeper. Goal size: 4x2m. Pitch size: 50m x 30m. Ball Size 4, 3 Rolling Subs

  • Grades 12–13 (ages 12–13): One 56-minute game each Saturday. 9 players per team, including a goalkeeper. Goal size: 5x2m. Pitch size: 60m x 40m. Ball Size 4, 3 Rolling Subs

Training

Teams typically train once or twice a week, with sessions focused on developing ball skills, team dynamics, and fundamental movement competencies.

When and where we play

Social teams play in the Wellington/Western Zone, with games stretching from Miramar in the south to Ngatitoa Domain in the north. Regional teams compete in the Wellington Regional Leagues, which cover wider areas including the Hutt Valley and Kapiti Coast.

What do you need? Players will receive a North Wellington FC playing shirt for the season, which should be returned at the end of the season. Club shorts and socks can be conveniently purchased online via Inter Football

Additionally, here's a list of other items you'll need or may find helpful:

  • Shin Pads! 
  • Water bottle
  • Appropriate footwear

Registration Details 

The fees for 2025 are $165.00.


REGIONAL TEAMS

Selection

U11, U12 and U12 GOSL players will have the opportunity to be considered for selection in a regional pool of players corresponding to their age group.

The selection process will identify a training group of 24 players (maximum).

Training

Each Regional Pool will be assigned a “Club Coach” to work alongside their volunteer team coaches and facilitate training sessions with the assistance of the Junior Development Manager.

Volunteer coaches will take their respective teams each weekend.

Each of the regional Pools will train twice per week 1 session on artificial turf and 1 session on grass.

Cost

In addition to their $165.00 season subscription, regional players will be required to pay an additional $80.00 each Term.

Code of Conduct 

To ensure a positive and respectful environment for everyone involved, we uphold the North Wellington Football Club's code of conduct. You can find the full details of our code of conduct Here​​​​​​​

GRADE COORDINATOR

We're excited to kick off another season

If you have any questions or need further information, feel free to reach out, get in contact with:

Grade 9 - Rachel Woodhall
grade9@northwellingtonfootball.com 

Grade 10 - Barry Schuurmans
grade10@northwellingtonfootball.com

Grade 11 - Sarah Brown

grade11@northwellingtonfootball.com

Grade 12 - Morgan Anderson
grade12@northwellingtonfootball.com 

​​​​​​​Rachel Woodhall
junioryouthdevelopment@northwellingtonfootball.com

Getting Involved 

If you're keen to rediscover the joy of football through your children's eyes, why not consider becoming a Coach, Grade Co-ordinator or Team Manager?

We provide support materials and courses to help you get started. Coaching takes less time than you might imagine, and the satisfaction of witnessing your team's joy and success is truly rewarding.

If you're contemplating coaching but would like to chat with someone first, please contact us.