YOUTH TEAMS

Born 2012 - U13, 2011 - U14, 2010 - U15, 2009 & 2008 - U17, 2006 & 2007 - U19

WHO: A program for Youth teams at U13, U14, U15, U17 & U19 grades.

• Academy Teams (youth premier leagues) for U13, U14, U15 and U17 grade (go to TDP Menu for more information).
• U13, U14 & U17 Grade Development Teams.
• U13, U14, U15, U17 & U19 Community Teams

U13, U14 & U17 Grade Youth Development Teams

There will be one U13 Grade, U14 Grade & U17 Development Team if numbers allow.  Coaches will be allocated by the Club. 

​​​​​​​The Development Team environment will provide a more challenging environment for those Youth players wanting to push themselves to the next level.  Teams will be competing in the top bands in the Mainland Competition. Development Teams don't necessarily stay together each year.

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.

COST

Early Bird Fee: $250 (paid by 18th March 2025).

Standard Fee: $275 (paid after 18th March 2025).

WHERE: Home games are held at Kendall Park, Island Road Kaiapoi. Away games are in Christchurch.

WHEN:  Saturdays. Times are dependent on grade level.

Start Date: Saturday 26th April 2025.

Finish Date: 6th September 2025

No football on Kings Birthday Weekend or the middle weekend of July school holidays.

Prizegiving Date: 13th September 2025

South Island and Regional Tournaments - (U13-U17 grade) October School Holidays. Dates TBC.

CIC Tournament - Christchurch - U13, U14, U15 & U17 TDP Teams will attend this Tournament if selected by the hosts.

U19 Grade Coastal Spirit Tournament - Labour Weekend 2025

U13, U14 & U17 Development Trials:

The Club will run U13 & U14 Grade Development Trials on the 17th, 19th, 24th & 26th February 2025.

To register your Interest for these trials, please CLICK HERE - opening soon

These teams will have two trainings a week during the season.  These may be on grass or turf.

UNIFORM:​​​​​​​

• Players provide their own black shirts, shorts and socks, shin pads, and boots. 
• Shin pads are COMPULSORY.
• Full Adidas Uniform will need to be purchased in 2025 for this grade.

CANCELLATIONS: Grounds and game cancellations will be on the Club website and Facebook page as well as the 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.

REGISTRATIONS OPEN NOW - CLICK HERE

U13-U19 Grade Community Teams

COST

Youth U13-U19 Grade Boys 

Early Bird Fee: $250 (paid by 18th March 2025).

Standard Fee: $275 (paid after 18th March 2025).

WHERE: Home games are held at Kendall Park, Island Road Kaiapoi. Away games are in Christchurch.

WHEN:  Saturdays. Times are dependent on grade level.

Start Date: Saturday 26th April 2025.

Finish Date: 6th September 2025

No football on Kings Birthday Weekend or the middle weekend of July school holidays.

Prizegiving Date: 13th September 2025

South Island and Regional Tournaments (U13-U17 grade) October School Holidays. Dates TBC.

These Teams are parent-led teams.

TEAM ALLOCATION:

These teams will be formed from 2023 Teams/friends.  New Players will be added to 2024 Teams.  Our Community Teams will be parent-led.  There will be no trials for Community Teams.

UNIFORM:.

• Players provide their BLACK shirt, shorts and socks, shinpads, and boots. 
• Shin pads are COMPULSORY.
• Full Adidas Uniform will need to be purchased in 2025.

CANCELLATIONS: Grounds and game cancellations will be on the Club website and Facebook page as well as the 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.

REGISTRATIONS OPEN NOW - CLICK HERE