YOUTH
At Queens Park AFC, our Youth Football program is designed to support players 13 years and older in their development while ensuring they continue to love the game. Whether players are focused on skill growth, competitive play, or simply enjoying football with their peers, we offer pathways to suit all levels.
We have two key youth sections:
With a focus on development, competition, and enjoyment, our Youth Football program provides a platform for players to continue growing their skills, building confidence, and staying passionate about the game as they progress.
You can find further information about the Southland Competition specific grades below.
📅 5th April – 16th August 2025
⚽ Saturday mornings 9:00am-1:00pm (draw TBC)
We try to keep our pricing as low as possible as we know that pricing can be a big factor in your child playing. We are a non-profit organisation and our main focus is getting as many kids as possible playing the awesome game of football.
Youth Grade (13 to 16 year olds): $115.00
Queens Park AFC is proudly run by volunteers, and we’d love to hear from you if you’re interested in helping out your child’s team or the club in any capacity! Each year, we need coaches, managers, and support volunteers to keep things running smoothly.
To help get ahead of the game, you can access free training courses online at NZF Learn. Whether you're new to coaching or looking to refresh your skills, it's a great way to get involved and support our young players!
Time: Saturday morning matches between 9am & 12:30pm
Proposed:
Team structure: 9-a-side including GK.
Playing format: Pre-game team warmup & 2 x 30min halves.
Goalkeeper is required - can either be dedicated, or rotate through the team (ie each person plays one half, 2 goalkeepers per match, and coach keeps a note of who has had a turn at goalie)
Field Format: Follows Youth Football Framework
Playing rules:
- Normal throw ins
- Offside rule to be applied from halfway line.
- All opposition must be 10 meters from the ball for corners and free kicks.
- Retreat line to be adhered to.
Ball size: Size 4. Team ball provided for games.
Coaching team: Each team requires a coach, manager, and needs to provide someone who can referee one half of the game. If you can help please reach out.
All parents/spectators are expected to stay behind the pitch lines and positively encourage the players.
GET INVOLVED!
We couldn't run these programs without the support of our wider football community! Thanks to NZF Learn, it’s easier than ever to get involved. NZF Learn offers fantastic online modules to help parents, community coaches, and volunteers gain the knowledge they need to keep football fun and engaging for our players.
Time: Saturday morning matches between 9am & 12:30pm
Proposed:
Team structure: 9-a-side including GK.
Playing format: Pre-game team warmup & 2 x 30min halves.
Goalkeeper is required - can either be dedicated, or rotate through the team (ie each person plays one half, 2 goalkeepers per match, and coach keeps a note of who has had a turn at goalie)
Field Format: Follows Youth Football Framework
Playing rules:
- Rolling Subs
- Normal throw ins
- Offside rule to be applied from halfway line.
- All opposition must be 10 meters from the ball for corners and free kicks.
- Retreat line to be adhered to.
Ball size: Size 4. Team ball provided for games.
Coaching team: Each team requires a coach, manager, and needs to provide someone who can referee one half of the game. If you can help please reach out.
All parents/spectators are expected to stay behind the pitch lines and positively encourage the players.
GET INVOLVED!
We couldn't run these programs without the support of our wider football community! Thanks to NZF Learn, it’s easier than ever to get involved. NZF Learn offers fantastic online modules to help parents, community coaches, and volunteers gain the knowledge they need to keep football fun and engaging for our players.
Time: Saturday morning matches between 9am & 12:30pm
Proposed:
Team structure: 11 a side including a goalkeeper.
Playing format: Pre-game team warmup & 2 x 40min halves.
Field Format: Senior field - 90m x 60m (min)
Playing rules:
- Rolling Subs
- Normal throw ins and corners
- Offside rule to be applied from halfway.
- All opposition must be 10 meters from the ball for corners and free kicks.
Ball size: Approved size 5 football
Coaching team: Each team requires a coach, manager, and needs to provide someone who can referee one half of the game. If you can help please reach out.
All parents/spectators are expected to stay behind the pitch lines and positively encourage the players.
GET INVOLVED!
We couldn't run these programs without the support of our wider football community! Thanks to NZF Learn, it’s easier than ever to get involved. NZF Learn offers fantastic online modules to help parents, community coaches, and volunteers gain the knowledge they need to keep football fun and engaging for our players.