JUNIOR FOOTBALL

Junior Football is aimed at ages 4-12 year old players

The McDonald’s Junior Framework provides a consistent, coordinated national approach to the development of junior players. Its main aim is to provide all junior players with high quality football experiences that increase both skill levels and the passion for playing football.

New Zealand Football has unveiled Whole of Football 2.0, evolving the way football and futsal are delivered to the more than 176,000 players who take part in Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest team participation sport.

To support the introduction, McDonald’s, community football’s biggest supporter in Aotearoa New Zealand, will contribute close to $500,000 worth of new goals to clubs across the country, enabling more players to take part in the game.​​​​​​​

New Zealand Football Whole of Football 2.0 - Whole of Football 2.0

New Zealand Football Junior Framework - Games & Activities

New Zealand Football Junior Game Cards - Junior Game Cards

New Zealand Football Junior Review - Junior Review

11+ Kids Fit For Football Warm Up - 11+ Kids FFF

YOUTH FOOTBALL

Youth Football is aimed at ages 13-19 year old players

The Youth Framework provides a clear, coordinated national approach to the development of youth players aged 13-19 years. Its main aim is to provide all youth players, regardless of their ability, with high quality experiences in order to retain them in or attract them to the game.

The Youth Framework provides clear pathways for players ensuring that young footballers can access opportunities to play at an appropriate level.

New Zealand Football Youth Framework - NZF Youth Framework

New Zealand Football Youth Game Cards - Youth Game Cards

Fit For Football - The 11+