Who Youth Football is suited to:
Our U16s & U17s programme supports players as they move through the final stages of youth football, preparing for senior football and more competitive environments, while still fostering enjoyment and connection to the game. Players are part of our youth pathway, and all abilities are welcome.
What a Typical Season Looks Like:
The youth football season typically aligns with School Terms 2 and 3, with additional opportunities provided throughout the year through our Golazo Skills Sessions, Golazo Academy, and Holiday Programmes.
Players who are a part of the Youth Football programme take part in:
Our Development Approach:
At Wellington United, we focus on long-term player development in a positive environment.
For our U16s and U17s 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 Youth 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
Youth players are eligible to join our Golazo Academy! More information on the Golazo Academy can be found here.
Alliance Teams
Players in our youth 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 U16s & U17s programme supports players as they move through the final stages of youth football, preparing for senior football and more competitive environments, while still fostering enjoyment and connection to the game. Players are part of our youth pathway, and all abilities are welcome.
What a Typical Season Looks Like:
The youth football season typically aligns with School Terms 2 and 3, with additional opportunities provided throughout the year through our Golazo Skills Sessions, Golazo Academy, and Holiday Programmes.
Players who are a part of the Youth Football programme take part in:
- Weekly Training Sessions | 1-2 per week
- Weekly Game | Generally on Sundays
Our Development Approach:
At Wellington United, we focus on long-term player development in a positive environment.
For our U16s and U17s this means:
- Refining technical skills and consistency
- Developing tactical understanding and decision-making
- Building leadership, communication, and accountability
- Preparing players for the transition into senior football
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 Youth 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
Youth players are eligible to join our Golazo Academy! More information on the Golazo Academy can be found here.
Alliance Teams
Players in our youth 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.
