Who Mini Football is suited to:
Our Under 12s and 13s Mini Football programme supports players as they transition toward youth football, with a greater focus on technical development, teamwork, and game understanding, while still prioritising enjoyment and confidence. Players are mixed-gender, and all abilities are welcome.
What a Typical Season Looks Like:
The junior football season typically aligns with School Terms 2 and 3 with additional football opportunities provided throughout the year through our Golazo Skills Sessions, Golazo Academy Sessions and School Holiday Programmes.
Players who are a part of the Mini Football programme take part in:
Our Development Approach:
At Wellington United, our junior programme is built around long-term player development and enjoyment of the game.
For our Mini Football programme this means:
Our sessions align with New Zealand Football’s Whole of Football Plan 2.0, ensuring players develop at the right pace in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment. Above all, we want every child to feel welcomed, valued, and excited to come back each week.
Coaching & Player Support
Our Mini Football Programme is led by our Good Sorts (Volunteer) Parent Coaches, supported and guided by our qualified club coaches. Game Days are overseen by our Good Sorts Parent Coaches.
We provide:
What’s Included:
Your registration includes:
Additional Opportunities:
Golazo Academy
Players in our mini football teams are eligible to join our Golazo Academy! The Golazo Academy offers players an additional training session during the week, run by one of our qualified Coaches. More information on the Golazo Academy can be found here.
Alliance Teams
Players in our mini football teams are eligible to play for our Alliance Teams. More information on our Alliance Teams can be found here.
Football Kit / Team Uniform :) *Please note that our Alliance Uniform is slightly different!
The uniform for Wellington United club teams are:
Some families prefer to purchase their own playing shirt, this is available via the link below.
Team Uniform shorts and socks can be purchased through our Online Club Shop HERE.
Hoodies and other Club Items are also available – delivery is quick too! :)
Families will also need to provide:
Player Pathways:
Wellington United offers a clear and inclusive player pathway from junior football through to youth, to senior, and competitive football, including strong girls’ and women’s pathways. Our goal is to support players at every stage of their development, whether their ambition is social football, competitive pathways, coaching, refereeing, or a lifelong enjoyment of the game.
Questions?
If you have any questions, please contact us on [email protected]
How to Register:
Registrations are completed online via our Friendly Manager portal - click the button below :)
Please note that children will be placed into an appropriate team, and this will be communicated before the first game day of the season.
Our Under 12s and 13s Mini Football programme supports players as they transition toward youth football, with a greater focus on technical development, teamwork, and game understanding, while still prioritising enjoyment and confidence. Players are mixed-gender, and all abilities are welcome.
What a Typical Season Looks Like:
The junior football season typically aligns with School Terms 2 and 3 with additional football opportunities provided throughout the year through our Golazo Skills Sessions, Golazo Academy Sessions and School Holiday Programmes.
Players who are a part of the Mini Football programme take part in:
- Weekly Training Sessions – Midweek
- Weekly Game – Generally on Saturday Mornings
Our Development Approach:
At Wellington United, our junior programme is built around long-term player development and enjoyment of the game.
For our Mini Football programme this means:
- Developing strong technical skills
- Building tactical understanding and decision-making
- Encouraging leadership, teamwork, and responsibility
- Supporting confidence, enjoyment, and positive attitudes
Our sessions align with New Zealand Football’s Whole of Football Plan 2.0, ensuring players develop at the right pace in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment. Above all, we want every child to feel welcomed, valued, and excited to come back each week.
Coaching & Player Support
Our Mini Football Programme is led by our Good Sorts (Volunteer) Parent Coaches, supported and guided by our qualified club coaches. Game Days are overseen by our Good Sorts Parent Coaches.
We provide:
- Session plans and coaching guidance.
- Ongoing support and resources for parent coaches.
- A strong club community to lean on.
What’s Included:
Your registration includes:
- Wellington United playing top (to be returned at season end)
- Weekly Training Sessions
- Weekend Games and/or Festival Days
- Access to Qualified Coaches
- Club Development Programmes
- Access to Club Facilities and Grounds
Additional Opportunities:
Golazo Academy
Players in our mini football teams are eligible to join our Golazo Academy! The Golazo Academy offers players an additional training session during the week, run by one of our qualified Coaches. More information on the Golazo Academy can be found here.
Alliance Teams
Players in our mini football teams are eligible to play for our Alliance Teams. More information on our Alliance Teams can be found here.
Football Kit / Team Uniform :) *Please note that our Alliance Uniform is slightly different!
The uniform for Wellington United club teams are:
- Royal Blue Nike shorts.
- Royal Blue Nike socks.
- Safety Orange Nike shirt (provided by the club)
Some families prefer to purchase their own playing shirt, this is available via the link below.
Team Uniform shorts and socks can be purchased through our Online Club Shop HERE.
Hoodies and other Club Items are also available – delivery is quick too! :)
Families will also need to provide:
- Football boots for game days.
- Runners or suitable indoor shoes for trainings.
- Shin pads (are compulsory and are to be worn under the socks).
- Water for trainings and game days.
Player Pathways:
Wellington United offers a clear and inclusive player pathway from junior football through to youth, to senior, and competitive football, including strong girls’ and women’s pathways. Our goal is to support players at every stage of their development, whether their ambition is social football, competitive pathways, coaching, refereeing, or a lifelong enjoyment of the game.
Questions?
If you have any questions, please contact us on [email protected]
How to Register:
Registrations are completed online via our Friendly Manager portal - click the button below :)
Please note that children will be placed into an appropriate team, and this will be communicated before the first game day of the season.
