junior Football
at Seatoun

For general enquiries about the junior club please contact seatounafcjuniors@xtra.co.nz

Contents.

Junior Competitions.

Capital Football Juniors Fixtures

Game information and formats

Description
Once per week, fun mini games, emphasis on fun, socialising, football culture, skills & intro ball
Running Dates
End of April - September
Age Group
4-7 Years
Days
Sunday
Times
9:00 - 10:00
Location
Seatoun Park
What is Fantails?
If you've got young girls looking to give football a go in a fun and safe environment, Fantails is the programme for you!
Fantails is a programme designed for female players aged 4–12 years old to learn the beautiful game through sessions focused on helping girls make friends, having fun, improving their skills and being active through football.
Learn more
Description
Players play at their home club, and join a football festival every three weeks with other clubs. This is a playful environment that emphasises self-discovery. This continuity into early engagement develops crucial factors for the future of the players such as the love for the game, game intelligence and physical literacy. Trainings and game days in the home club will be in a circuit environment with many fun, exciting activities to keep kids learning and thinking.
Running Dates
End April - September
Age Group
8-9 Years
Days
On Saturday mornings, kids play 4x 12 minute games. Please note Girls Only league
games are on Sunday mornings.
Location
Seatoun Park
Description
Coaches will receive coaching education and support from grade coordinators and junior convenor. Players play in increasing number groups (5v5; 7v7; 9v9) and are beginning to focus on technical and tactical learning with their coach. They will have 1 training and 1 game each week. These are the "skill-hungry" years. Motivationally, children are geared to learn skills at this time, providing an ideal opportunity for building football-specific skills into fundamental movement abilities.
Running Dates
End April - September
Age Groups
Under 10 Years
Under 11 Years
Under 12 Years
Under 13 Years
Days
Saturdays
Location
Varies
Running Dates
End April - September
Age Groups
14+
Days
Saturday games
Location
Varies

Where possible we will aim to retain existing players in their existing team. The exceptions will be where teams move from:

5-a-side to 7-a-side games
7-a-side to 9-a-side games or
9-a-side to 11-a-side games.
As teams transition through grades, squad sizes need to be larger so some shuffling of players is inevitable.

For those older players who are aged 14 or older on January 1 this year, they also have the opportunity to play in the Under 17 league for one of our Seatoun AFC teams. This league has Sunday morning games which allow players the freedom to play football (or any other sport) for their college on a Saturday and play Under 17 football for Seatoun AFC on a Sunday.

2025 Training Times.

Please contact James Hay for 2026 training times, seatounafcjuniors@xtra.co.nz

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday

U9 Orcas (5pm - 6pm)
Thursday

U9 Dolphins (3:45pm - 4:45pm)
U12 Penguins (4pm - 5pm)
U11 Sharks (4:45pm - 6pm)
U8 Jaguars (5pm - 5:45pm)
U8 Panthers (5pm - 5:45pm)
U10 Penguins (5pm - 5:45pm)
U12 Eagles (5:30pm - 6:30pm)
Sunday

First Kicks (9-10am)

Extra Football.

Description
We are excited to be offering this program every Monday, and are CERTAIN that the kids will love training with James, in a fun, safe, and exciting environment.
Who?‍ ‍
Any child 5-12 Years old who would like something fun, active, and developmentally appropriate after school.
Children who have registered for the month & paid may attend.
No experience necessary! Footballers, and those who just want to have some fun and be active can join. Our coach James Hay will ensure that activities will challenge kids of all abilities in a way that is fun and engaging.
Children from any/no club affiliation may join.
What?
Active football programming at Seatoun Park after school.
Children will have themed games, some free time, snack time, and an indoor option in inclement weather.
James Hay is the coach of the After School Programme. James has played for Seatoun AFC and Rongotai College and coached three junior teams last season. He also organised and coached this year’s popular School Holiday Summer Programme.
Children should bring appropriate football shoes (trainers/runners/football boots), a drink bottle of water, a snack, weather appropriate clothing, and shinpads if they have some.
Running Dates
The After School programme runs every Monday that kids are at school locally.
Age Group
5-12 Years

3:30 - 5:30 pm
If you would like your child picked up at Seatoun School and walked to the park, James will meet them at school at 2:50pm and walk them to Seatoun Park.
Location
Seatoun Park
Cost
Advance Registration cost (prior to the day): $25/day
Drop-in cost (attend on the day without registering): $30/day
Pickup from Seatoun School (2:50pm): +$5/day
If you are unable to attend a session, please give us as much notice as possible by chat message or updating your availability on TeamSnap.
Sign up
What is Fantails?
If you've got young girls looking to give football a go in a fun and safe environment, Fantails is the programme for you!
Fantails is a programme designed for female players aged 4–12 years old to learn the beautiful game through sessions focused on helping girls make friends, having fun, improving their skills and being active through football.
Learn more
Description
SAFC Football Holiday Programme is offered 9am - 12pm daily during school holidays.
Each day players learn about a different theme in football and hone their skills over the course of the week. Matches are played every day.
On Fridays, players will be able to compete in more games and friendly competitions, and will be less of a focus on a specific theme. Depending on numbers, kids will be separated into an older and younger group to challenge themselves and provide an opportunity to socialise with their peers.
All abilities are welcome.
Make new friends and have a blast!
Age Group
4-12 Years
Days
Monday-Friday
Times
9:00 - 12:00
Location
Seatoun Park
Cost
1 Child $25, 2 children $40, 3 children $60 per session
Get in touch at any time to find out more, or keep an eye on our News & events page for upcoming holiday programme dates!
Description
By Parent and Player request, this year we will be offering technical training clinics for youth who are looking for a bit more of a challenge and serious tone to their development. Technical development will follow a modern, research-based curriculum that introduces the players to age-relevant skills in all areas of the game. These sessions are for any players who are able to focus for an hour, participate appropriately alongside their peers, and are keen on skill acquisition and learning.
Running Dates
Beginning April 24
Age Groups
9-12 Years
Location
Seatoun Park
Cost
$200 per term