Youth & Juniors

Richmond Athletic Football Club has a very strong player base and has teams in all junior and youth grades.

Which Grade Should I Play In? (7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, Intermediate Girls, 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, or the Youth Leagues)

Nelson Football apply a year of birth rule to determine which grade a player is eligable to play in. This means if the player turns 8 in the calendar year then they should play in the 8th grade. Players may choose to play in a higher grade, but the club must apply for a dispensation to play in a lower grade.

Should I Play in Mixed Juniors or a Girls team?

It comes down to personal choice. During the first year of inter-club football it is often best to play in the mixed juniors to get an understanding of the basics of the game, have some fun, and see a range of skills on the field.

After that the choice is still available - our club leaves it to the players and their parents to determine which is best, but are happy to assist with advice.

For more information please contact;

Youth and Juniors Football:  Phil Thompson  546 9877, or 021 08171281 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Juniors And Midgets Uniform

- Boots

- Shin Pads

- Black Socks

- Black Shorts

- Club Shirt (Supplied)

Midgets Uniform consists of

- Footwear - trainers or boots
- Shinpads

Simple 5-a-side soccer on very small fields (30m x 20m), focussing on ball skills and fun (no positional play or goalies) for children 7yrs old. Games are played using a size 3 ball without goalkeepers, 15 minute halves. Goal size 1m high by 2m wide.

7th Grade games are played at three different grounds around the region

7-a-side soccer on small fields (55m x 35m) using a size 3 ball,  20 minute halves. 8th grade brings positional play and goalies into the game for children 8yrs old.

8th Grade games are played at different grounds around the region

7-a-side soccer on small fields (55m x 35m) using a size 3 ball, 20 minute halves for children 9yrs old.

9th Grade games are played at different grounds around the region

7-a-side soccer on small fields (55m x 35m) using a size 4 ball, 25 minute halves with teams for children 10yrs old.

10th Grade games are played at different grounds around the region.

9-a-side soccer on small fields (70m x 50m) using a size 4 ball,  25 minute halves with teams for children 11yrs old.

11th Grade games are played at different grounds around the region.

9-a-side soccer on small fields (70m x 50m) using a size 4 ball,  30 minute halves with teams for children 12yrs old.

12th Grade games are played at different grounds around the region.

11 a side soccer on full size fields using a size 4 ball, 35 minute halves with teams for 13 year olds.

Games are played at different grounds around the region.

11 a side soccer on full size fields using a size 5 ball, 35 minute halves with teams for under 14 year olds.

Games are played at 9.00am at different grounds around the region.

11 a side soccer on full size fields using a size 5 ball, 40 minute halves with teams under 19 year olds.

Youth League games are played at 9:00am at different grounds around the region.