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.

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Our Saturday morning Foundation programme has three age groups (or "grades"), for players turning 7, 8 or 9.

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Players in these age groups are also welcome to register for our Swifts Summer sessions in terms 1 & 4, and our Emerging Swifts winter programme.

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Junior Phase (U10-13)

Players play matches against junior teams from other clubs on Saturday mornings (U13 Saturday and Sunday), 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 Academy Programme which provides twice-weekly training sessions. 

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Players in these age groups are also welcome to register for our Swifts Summer junior sessions in terms 1 & 4.

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Youth Phase (U14-17)

Players transition to full-sized fields and can choose to take part in our Swifts Youth Academy Programme which offers up to three training sessions per week. 

 

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

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Players in these age groups are also welcome to register for our Swifts Summer youth sessions in terms 1 & 4.

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