Players are grouped by age. The players age on their birthday during the current season's calendar (1-Jan to 31-Dec) determines the grade for that year, i.e. turning 5 years of age in 2008 = 5th Grade, turning 6 years of age in 2008 = 6th Grade, etc.
LIST OF 2008 TEAMS (click on the Team Name for full team list and results)
| Grade | Team Names | |||
| 5th | Beckhams Bandits | Miggys Mob | Tigers | |
| 6th | Gunners | Jets | Pirates | |
| 7th | Greblies | Mini Knights | Mustangs | Spongebobs |
| 8th | Dragons | Scorchers | Stingers | Stompers |
| 9th | Rogues | Knights/Raptors | Raiders | |
| 10th | Panthers | Cougars | Gems | |
| 11th | Tigers | |||
| 12th | Knights | Kings | ||
| 13th | Ratattack | |||
| 15th | Hardheads |
GAME STRUCTURE
| Grade | 5 / 6 |
7 / 8 |
9 / 10 |
11 / 12 |
13 |
14 |
15 / 17 |
| Players (per side) | 3 |
5 |
7 |
9 |
11 |
11 |
11 |
| Goalkeeper? (Y/N) | N |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| Max. subs | 3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
| Pitch Size (m) | 15 x 25 |
35 x 50 |
45 x 65 |
45 x 80 |
Full |
Full |
Full |
| = Full Pitch Size | 1/8 |
1/4 |
1/2 |
3/4 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Goal Size (m) | 2 x 1 |
2 x 1 |
4 x 2 |
4 x 2 |
7.32 x 2.44 |
7.32 x 2.44 |
7.32 x 2.44 |
| Playing Time (min per half) | 15 |
20 |
25 |
25 |
27.5 |
35 |
40 |
| Half Time (min) | 5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
| Ball Size | 3 |
3 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
5 |
5 |
TRAINING
Due to the increased number of teams and the limited amount of practice fields, training nights are split across different dates.
The fields have been booked for training between 4:30-5:30pm.
2008 Training Schedule & Field Allocation
Training Schedule and Field Allocation will be decided once the final number of teams are known.
TRAINING CANCELLATIONS
Training is normally only cancelled because:
(a) Wainoni Park has been closed by North Shore City Council in order to protect the playing fields, or
(b) The coach of the team has decided that the weather conditions on the day are unsuitable for practice.
Ground closures are decided by North Shore City Council by 2:00pm and publicised on the "Parks Action Line (486 8538)". Grounds are given in alphabetical order, therefore Wainoni Park is near the end of the message.
Wherever possible the home page of the club website will be updated with the status of the fields.
If the coach has decided to cancel practice he/she will do their utmost to contact you, however if you are unsure please contact your coach.
COMPETITION FORMATS
5th-8th Grades (Midgets)
Midgets play in an inter-club competition with Forrest Hill Milford and Takapuna, organised by Forrest Hill Milford. Games are played on a Saturday at either Wainoni Park (Greenhithe), Becroft Park (Forrest Hill-Milford) or Taharoto Park (Takapuna).
Draws are set up to 3 times during the season for the following 8-10 weeks.
Results are not officially recorded, League Tables are not published and Championships are not awarded.
5th, 6th and 7th Grade kick-off at 8:30am
8th Grade kick-off: 9:10am
Midget Season (2008)
| 26 March | First Training Session |
| 5 April | First Friendly Game (within the Club) |
| 12 April | First Competition Game |
| 26 April | NO GAME - SCHOOL HOLIDAYS |
| 5 May | Competition Games resume |
| 12 July | NO GAME - SCHOOL HOLIDAYS |
| 19 July | Competition Games resume |
| September | Competition Games end (final date to be advised) |
9th-12th Grades (Juniors) and 12th-17th Grades (Youth)
Play as part of the United Soccer 1 (US1) Junior and Youth Grades involving teams from Oratia to Warkworth. The competition is conducted in graded divisions, the make-up of which may be altered during the season depending on grading round results.
The Divisions comprise 8 to 10 teams wherever possible.
Results are officially notified to US1, League Tables are publised on the US1 website and Championships are awarded.
First half of the season is a Grading Round to ensure teams are playing in a competition of relative ability.
Second half of the season is the Competition Round.
Kick-off times vary by Grade.
| 12 March | First Grading Session |
| 19 March | Second Grading Session (if needed) |
| 26 March | First Training Session |
| 5 April | Grading/Competition Games begin |
| 26 April | NO GAME - SCHOOL HOLIDAYS |
| 5 May | Competition Games resume |
| 12 July | NO GAME - SCHOOL HOLIDAYS |
| 19 July | Competition Games resume |
| September | Competition Games end (final date to be advised) |
GAME CANCELLATIONS
Games are normally only cancelled if weather conditions are treacherous. Cancellations are broadcasted on Newstalk ZB (89.4 FM or 1080 AM) from 7:30am on Saturday morning. This website will also be updated as soon as cancellations become known. If you are unsure whether your game has been cancelled or not please contact your coach for clarification.
