Juniors

2026


Junior Bays Ballers - Term 4

We are super excited to be back with Junior Bays Ballers in Term 4. This programme is for all of our keen junior players who are looking to get their football fix over the summer and in term 4. Each session will include skill activities, fun drills, and small sided games.

This programme is for existing or new players turning 10, 11, 12, or 13 in 2026 (as well as 9 year olds who played 10th grade in 2026). It will be 8 sessions in total, Tuesday afternoons in Term 4 starting on the 13th of October.

Register Now!

When:        Tues 13th Oct , Tues 20th Oct, Tues 27th, Tues 3rd Nov, Tues 10th Nov, Tues 17th Nov, Tues 24th Nov & Tues 1st Dec.

Where:        Ferrymead Park

Time:          4pm to 5pm

Cost:          $64 ($8 a session)

Register Here: https://www.ferrymeadbaysfootball.co.nz/viewform/531975


Register now for our School Holiday Programme!

Ferrymead Bays  - December 2026 Football Holiday Programme 

We are super excited to host a Holiday Programme for kids aged 9 to 13 years during the school holidays. Please let us know your interest as soon as possible and join in some football fun to end the year before Christmas!

Register Now!

Dates: Monday December 21st & Tuesday December 22nd.

Venue: All sessions will be hosted at Ferrymead Park.

Duration: Sessions will run from 9am-12:30pm.

Activities include: Fun skill sessions and small sided games.

Register here: https://www.ferrymeadbaysfootball.co.nz/viewform/534955


Regular Season Information

Junior Football (10-13 years)

Junior football is for players born between 2013-16, is played on Saturday mornings in the Mainland competition and is split into age bands, playing on different fields around the city at various times.

The focus is still on enjoyment, with no results or tables being recorded.

At the start of the season, players are placed in teams based on graded ability, friendship groups, association to the coach, or general allocation.

2026 Grading Info:

  • 10th boys/mixed: 4-5pm Barnett Park, 23rd & 25th of February.
  • 11th boys/mixed: 4-5pm Barnett Park, 24th & 26th February.
  • 11th girls: 4-5pm Barnett Park, 24th & 26th February.
  • 12th boys/mixed: 5:15-6:15pm Barnett Park, 23rd & 25th of February.
  • 13th boys/mixed: 5:15-6:15pm Barnett Park, 24th & 26th February


  • 13th girls: Pre season sessions 5pm Monday & Thursday Ferrymead Park - starting January 26th.
  • For further info - womens@fbfc.co.nz


Ferrymead Bays FC has multiple teams playing in each age grade.

Junior games start on Saturday, May 2nd, 2026.

Boys/mixed:

  • 10th boys/mixed       7-aside      25 min halves     9:15am    
  • 11th boys/mixed       7-aside      25 min halves    10:30am    
  • 12th boys/mixed       9-aside      25 min halves     9:15am     
  • 13th boys/mixed       9-aside      30 min halves    10:30am    

Girls only: 

  • 11th girls only            7-aside       25 min halves    10:30am   
  • 13th girls only            9-aside       30 min halves    10:30am   

Fee: $240

Junior playing kit: Players need boots and shinpads. Shirts are provided and navy shorts and socks can be bought from our online shop.

Skills sessions: Available now via Otakaro FC.

Holiday programmes: Follow Ferrymead Bays FC on Facebook for upcoming dates.


Further information

Open registrations are closed for 2026. We have limited spots available in some teams - for further information please get in touch with club CDM through either email/phone below.

Community Development Manager     Luke Pritchard       022 135 6817           cdm@fbfc.co.nz