Youth Football is for players entering the Team Development Phase, where they experience 11v11 football for the first time. At this stage, player motivation becomes more diverse — some players will enjoy the social side of football, while others will seek development opportunities to reach their potential. Players usually have strong core skills but are also going through significant physical, psychological, and social change. Training and games place greater emphasis on physical preparation, injury prevention, and effective warm-ups, while developing positional play and game-specific understanding.
Game formats
U14 (age 14): One 60-minute game each week, played 11v11. Goal size: 7.3 x 2.4m.
U15 (age 15): One 70-minute game each week, played 11v11. Goal size: 7.3 x 2.4m.
U17 (ages 16–17): One 80-minute game each week, played 11v11. Goal size: 7.3 x 2.4m.
Training
Sessions focus on applying core skills in position-specific and game-based scenarios, while placing importance on strength, conditioning, and safe training habits. Players can expect training once or twice a week, depending on their team and competition level.
When and where we play
Youth Football teams compete in the Wellington/Western Zone and Regional Leagues, with matches scheduled across the Wellington region — including the Hutt Valley, Kapiti Coast, and central Wellington. Games will be played on Sunday's.
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 purchased online via TBC
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