Age Group Infromation

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.

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Foundation Phase (Age 3-9)

The introduction to football for our club's young members, our Foundation Football programme caters to players aged 3 to 9.

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Our Sunday Shooting Stars programme offers fun football for players ages 3-6 years old.

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Our Saturday morning Foundation Football programme has three age groups (or "grades"), for players turning 7, 8 or 9.​ Players in these age groups are also welcome to register for our Emerging Swifts training programmes that run all year round.

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In Term 4 2026, we are also introducing a Fun Foundation Football Summer programme for beginner players in grades 7, 8 and 9, who would like to build confidence and skills over the summer. 

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Junior Phase (U10-13)

Players play matches against junior teams from other clubs on Saturday or Sunday mornings as determined by the Capital Football draw. At this age, there is the opportunity to trial for one of our Swifts Teams and join the Swifts Academy Programme. Swifts Academy players are expected to training twice a week during the winter season. 

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All Swifts and non-Swifts players (including from other clubs) in these age groups are also welcome to register for our Swifts Summer training programmes in terms 1 & 4.

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Youth Phase (U14-17)

Players transition to full-sized fields and must trial to make our Swifts Youth Academy Programme. 

 

Games for CDL youth age groups are regularly played on Sunday mornings.​