U10 - U13
Born 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016
WHO: A program developing core football skills for players turning 10, 11, 12 & 13 years including games in the Mainland Christchurch "banded" leagues. There will be Development and Community Teams.
COMMUNITY TEAMS
The main focus is better connections with friends and having fun, while continuing to develop your football skills. Both Community and Development Teams Programmes have the same content and structure. These teams will be formed from 2025 Teams/friends. Our Community Teams will be parent-led. There will be no trials for Community Teams.
DEVELOPMENT TEAMS
More information about our Development Teams is under Development Team trials 2026. Coaches will be allocated by the Club. This is dependent on the number attending the Trials.
2026 TRIALS
U11 Development Teams
Dates: 3rd, 5th, 10th & 12th February
Time: 4:30pm-5.30pm
Venue: Kendall Park
REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN
https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/491664
U12 Development Teams
Dates: 3rd, 5th, 10th & 12th February
Time: 5:45pm-6:45pm
Venue: Kendall Park
REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN
https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/491664
U13 Development Teams
Dates: 3rd, 5th, 10th & 12th February
Time: 5:45pm-6:45pm
Venue: Kendall Park
REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN
https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/491664
The Development Team environment will provide a more challenging environment for those Junior players wanting to push themselves to the next level. Teams will be competing in the top bands in the Mainland Competition. Players will be evenly spread across the teams in each grade.
Those players who register to the Development Teams, and don't make the teams, will continue to be tracked through the season and may be invited to attend Development Teams Training.
Note: All registered players turning 11 or 12 will be placed in a Mainland Team (if they don't make the Development Teams - these teams will be based on the same team as 2025, and new players will be added to teams as needed).
COST - DEVELOPMENT TEAMS AND COMMUNITY TEAMS:
Early Bird Fee: $250 (paid by 18th March 2026).
Standard Fee: $275 (paid after 18th March 2026).
Development Fee: $100 (on top of the above registration fee)
WHERE: Home games are held at Kendall Park, Island Road Kaiapoi. Away games are held in Christchurch.
WHEN: Saturday mornings. Times are dependent on grade.
Start Date: TBC
Finish Date: TBC
No Football on Kings Birthday Weekend, or the middle weekend of July school holidays.
Prizegiving Date: TBC
TOURNAMENTS
Christchurch International Cup - July School Holidays (Selected Mixed Teams) TBC
South Island or Regional Tournaments - October School Holidays (Mixed and Girls Only Teams) TBC
UNIFORM (Community Teams): Players provide their shirts, shorts, socks (all black), shinpads, and boots. Full Adidas Uniform in 2025.
UNIFORM (Development Teams): - Players will need to purchase their uniform - shorts, shirts & socks (TBC). Adidas Uniform will need to be purchased in 2026. Shin pads are COMPULSORY. Boots (no metal studs) are recommended as players may train and play on both turf and grass.
CANCELLATIONS: Grounds and game cancellations will be on the Club website and Facebook page as well as Mainland Football website.
REGISTRATION FOR THE WINTER FOOTBALL SEASON: All returning players please check for an email communication with a magic link to register. All new players click on the link below.
Our Mainland Registrations close on the 25th March, so we can allocate teams, and get them entered into the Mainland Leagues for 2026. Those who register after this, will be placed into a team where there is a space. They will pay the full fees rate.
CLICK HERE REGISTRATIONS
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