AGE GROUP
INFORMATION
Waterside Karori AFC is dedicated to delivering fun filled football programmes for players of all ages. Our age groups follow New Zealand Football bands which place players according to the age they are turning during the year. Please check below to see which age group and corresponding programmes your child is eligible for this season. Contact support@karorifootball.co.nz if you have any questions.
Foundation Phase (Age 3-8)
The introduction to football for our club's young members, our Foundation Football programme caters to players aged 3 to 8.
Our Sunday Shooting Stars programme offers fun football for players ages 3-6.
Our Saturday morning Foundation programme has two age groups (or "grades"), for players turning7 or 8.
Players in these age groups are also welcome to register for our Swifts Summer U6-8 sessions in terms 1 & 4, and our Emerging Swifts winter programme.
Junior Phase (U9-12)
Players play matches against junior teams from other clubs on Saturday mornings (or Friday evenings depending on turf availability) subject to the Capital Football draw. At this age, there is the opportunity to register for our Swifts Pre-Academy Programme which provides twice-weekly training sessions and entry into the more competitive Capital Football leagues.
Players in these age groups are also welcome to register for our Swifts Summer junior sessions in terms 1 & 4.
Youth Phase (U13-17)
Players transition to full-sized fields and can choose to take part in our Swifts Youth Academy Programme which offers three training sessions per week and entry into the more competitive Capital Football Regional Leagues.
NOTE: Games for TDP youth age groups are regularly played on Sunday mornings.
Players in these age groups are also welcome to register for our Swifts Summer youth sessions in terms 1 & 4.
Age groups for 2025
Note: Age group is based on birth year. Players wishing to play outside of their age group must seek dispensation from the club before registering.
Shooting Stars
Age 3 to born in 2019
Foundation Football
U7 (Super 7s): born in 2018
U8 (Great 8s): born in 2017
Junior Football
U9: born in 2016
U10: born in 2015
U11: born in 2014
U12: born in 2013
Youth Football
U13: born in 2012
U15: born in 2010 and 2011
U17: born in 2008 and 2009
AGE
U3-4
U5-6
U7-8
U9-12
U13
U15/17
WINTER FOOTBALL
SHOOTING STARS
SHOOTING STARS
FOUNDATION FOOTBALL
JUNIOR FOOTBALL
YOUTH FOOTBALL
YOUTH FOOTBALL
SWIFTS ACADEMY
SUMMER FOOTBALL
None
SHOOTING STARS
EMERGING SWIFTS
SHOOTING STARS
EMERGING SWIFTS
SWIFTS PRE-ACADEMY
SWIFTS ACADEMY
EMERGING SWIFTS
SUMMER SWIFTS
SUMMER SWIFTS
SWIFTS ACADEMY
SUMMER SWIFTS