The Junior Club at Claudelands Rovers has a very long and proud history as one of the larger clubs in the region. A lot of this comes down to the great club culture, the quality of our coaching staff and great player development.
Junior Football aims to provide all children aged 4-12 years with high quality Football experiences that increase passion for the game, fundamental movement and playing skills. All whilst having fun!
Our future lies with today’s kids
Through Junior Football, players will experience age appropriate games and coaching in a programme that is specifically tailored to meet their wants and needs.
Providing standardised playing formats, clear outcomes and training recommendations for each stage of a player’s development, the importance of the Junior Football cannot be underestimated. It will ensure the experience provided at the grassroots leaves Kiwi kids enthused, technically competent and in love with sport.
The programmes offered are:
Junior enquiries to the Junior Co-ordinator, email juniors@rovers.org.nz.
Follow the Claudelands Rovers Juniors Facebook page to keep up to date.
FIRST KICKS
“First Kicks Programme” for 4-6 year olds. Claudelands Rovers is the hub for local schools and nearby clubs covered under the Southeast cluster, this sees 20 local teams hosted at our grounds every Saturday morning during the season. This allows children to experience their first football games, learn basic skills and meet new friends.
First Kicks Uniform: available from our uniform partner, Ultra Football.
Required:
- Red shorts
- Red socks
- Shin pads are compulsory
- Soccer boots or a hardcover sports shoe
Supplied:
- Plain red shirt to be returned at the end of the season
GALLOWAY PARK – FIRST KICKS CLUSTER
FUN FOOTBALL
“Fun Football Programme” at Claudelands Rovers for 7-8 year olds includes 7th Grade, 8th Grade and U8 Girls.
The format for Fun Football is a transition from the game-based skill activities in First Kicks to short matches with more opportunity to put skills into practice in a team environment.
Fun Football builds on the models and philosophies introduced at First Kicks. The child’s football development is continued in a fun, safe and rewarding environment. The 5v5 format offers teams the chance to play multiple opposition to keep the children interested and motivated.
Junior Uniform: available from our uniform partner, Ultra Football.
Required:
- Claudelands Rovers playing shirt
- Red shorts
- Red socks
- Shin pads are compulsory
- Soccer boots
MINI FOOTBALL
“Mini Football Programme” at Claudelands Rovers for 9-12 year olds includes 9th Grade, 10th Grade, U10 Girls, 11th Grade, 12th Grade and U13 Girls. Trials for these grades are held at the start of each year, contact Junior Co-ordinator, email juniors@rovers.org.nz or register below.
Junior Uniform: available from our uniform partner, Ultra Football.
Required:
- Claudelands Rovers playing shirt
- Red shorts
- Red socks
- Shin pads are compulsory
- Soccer boots
9th Grade, 10th Grade and U10 Girls
7v7 format introduces GK, retreating line, offside rules, corners, goal kicks and throw ins. Games are now 2 x 25min halves.
Learn more about the retreating line and offside rules here.
Full 9th Grade, 10th Grade and U10 Girls rules here.
11th Grade, 12th Grade and U13 Girls
9v9 format is on a slightly larger pitch with the offside rules.
Full 11th Grade, 12th Grade and U13 Girls rules here.