GIRLS JUNIOR FOOTBALL

At FC Twenty 11 we are thrilled to have substantially grown our junior girls player numbers in 2025 and we are excited about continuing this in 2026. We offer an environment where each girl is encouraged to develop her skills while building lasting friendships through football. Our programmes at this age focus on fun, playing different positions, and learning how to play as a team. 

The information on this page is for those female players looking to play girls-only football and born between 2013 and 2018. For other options please click the links below: 

To discuss the available options or any of the information below please email girls@fctwenty11.co.nz with your name and phone number and we will call you back. 

Term 1 2026 - Girls-Only Gameday

This four-week programme consists of 5-a-side weekly games on a Wednesday at Avonhead Park. It is fun for all experience levels including first time players. Details below:   

Dates: February 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th 

Time: 5pm-6:15pm 

Session Format: 5-a-side games 

Cost: $34 for 4 weeks 

Ages: 8 - 13 

Uniform: No FC uniform required as we wear bibs. Boots & Shinpads are required for safety reasons. 

Register: Fill in this form and complete payment by 31 January, 2026 

Winter Season Information 2026

Please read all the information below before registering your child.  

The Winter Season involves playing home and away games against other clubs on Saturday mornings. In addition, there will be weekly training sessions scheduled by the coach. Mainland Football offers girls-only junior grades for the following age groups: 

  • U9 Girls (players born in 2017 & 2018) - 5-a-side football 

  • U11 Girls (players born in 2015 & 2016) - 7-a-side football 

  • U13 Girls (players born in 2013 & 2014) - 9-a-side football 

Please note that there is some flexibility with age grades at the club’s discretion. If you would like to know more about playing in one of these grades, please email girls@fctwenty11.co.nz with your name and phone number and we will call you back. 


Key Season Dates for 2026: 

Saturday Games 2nd May – 5th September with no Saturday game on 11th July (middle weekend of July holidays). Note that the annual Alan Fraser Memorial Tournament (optional, extra cost) usually takes place over that weekend (TBC). 


2026 Winter Season Registration Process 

  1. Confirm your intention to play by registering for our Team Allocation Sessions via this form (note: no payment required at this stage) by Thursday, 5th March 

  2. Attend the designated girls-only team allocation sessions, held at Avonhead Park on the following dates: 

    • Friday, 6th March from 5pm to 6:15pm 

    • Thursday, 12th March from 3:45pm to 5pm 

    • Note that if you are unable to attend these sessions you must still fill in the above form so that we include you in the team allocation process 

  3. We will email you to confirm your team placement, at which time you will need to register and pay the winter season fees (payment plans may be available upon request). 


2026 Winter Season Registration Fees - $275* 

*Registration fees are made up of Club, Mainland Football, and NZ Football fees 


Additional Costs: 

Uniform: FC apparel is compulsory for ALL players and can be purchased via our online shop. 

Football boots: Boots (no metal studs) and shin pads are mandatory for ALL players. These can be purchased through local sports stores. 

Tournaments: If attending a tournament during/at the end of the season, there will be additional costs associated with these.  We encourage all our Club teams to compete in the South Island Regional Festivals and Tournaments and for Girls there is also the Alan Fraser Memorial Tournament in the July school holidays. 


Parent Involvement 

Once players are allocated to a team, typically a volunteer coach, game day manager and referee(s) will be required from amongst the players’ parents/caregivers. The club will provide training and support for all team officials, including the offering of NZF Community Referee Courses. 

FC Twenty 11 has been going through a sustained period of growth over the last few years, which means we need new volunteer coaches, managers, and referees to step up each year. 

Some of our current and previous coaches/managers are parents who had never played football before! If you are a parent or past player who has flirted with the idea of coaching or managing a team – please give it a try! It is a truly rewarding experience.  

If you have any questions about coaching, management, or refereeing, please contact our Director of Junior Football, Will Morgan, on +64 22 035 6165 or email will.tm@fctwenty11.co.nz