Is for children who have, or are turning 10 - 13 years this calendar year (born 2016 - 2013). The grade that your child will play in is based on their age for example if they have/are turning 10 in 2026 they will be in the U10 grade.
Team placement
Children are placed into teams at the beginning of the season. We aim to have children play with friends, those from the same school they may know, or from the same team as in previous years. Team placement is about children developing their skills alongside others of similar ability in a FUN, positive environment.
We encourage your child to head along to the Allocation Days on led by our Director of Football - Alistair Yates. These will be held on Tuesday 17th March / Tuesday 24th March. Meet up with team mates & friends from previous seasons, bring a friend along and meet new players.
| U10 | 4.00pm - 5.00pm | Fraser Park Turf |
| U11 - U13 + GO | 5.15pm - 6.15pm | Fraser Park Turf |
Mid-week Training
Teams participate in a parent / club coach led training session on a Tuesday after school. These sessions help to develop a players physical, psychological and socially ready to accelerate the development of their skill and challenge their fundamental movement competencies with the emphasis always on Fun, you then play a weekly Saturday or Sunday morning game. Once you have been allocated to a team, your coach will advise details of your training time and venue.
We have a number of venues available for training;
Weekend games
Mini Football U10 - U11 ** (mixed league)
Seven players (including the goal keeper) are allowed on the field at any one time, with teams usually have between 9 - 11 players.
U10 (mixed) play two 24 minute games (usually back to back) at the same venue on a Saturday morning
U11 (mixed) play one 50 minute game on a Saturday morning. Girls Only play on a Sunday morning
Mini Football U12 - U13 ** (mixed league)
Nine players (including the goal keeper) are allowed on the field at any one time. Teams usually have between 11 - 13 players. Teams play one game of two 25 minute halves. U12 (mixed) play on a Saturday morning, and Sunday morning for (mixed) U13's and Girls Only.
Options for Girls Only football
Girls have several options to play football.
More information about Girls Only football can be found here
Captial Football schedule the draws and publish these (usually) on the Thursday. They determine where and when you will play and your opposition. These can be found here
Capital Football have published the season dates for 2026.
| Season start date | Saturday 2nd May |
| Season end date | Saturday 29th August |
School Holidays
There is junior football on the first and third weekends of the school holidays, but we have a scheduled break during the middle weekend.
Each player needs to have their own
Lower Hutt City AFC uses Dynasty Sports as the sole supplier for ALL our club playing kit and supporters gear. Club green socks and shorts can be ordered online by following this link Dynasty Sports - Lower Hutt City
Players wear football boots when playing on outdoor surfaces / LHC indoor astro turf and trainers if using the Ricoh Centre indoor astro turf.
Football boots can be purchased at most sporting goods stores or Trademe. They must not have metal sprigs or cleats as they are NOT PERMITTED on artificial turfs.
The club provides each team their kit (which must be returned at the end of the season) which includes:
Team Coaches and Managers
Creating a fun, positive environment for players is paramount. The more support we can get from parent(s) /whānau the better!
Can you help us out?
Team Management
Each team needs to have a coach(es) / manager(s) who will
Coaching
Training / game days are led where-ever possible by coaches and volunteers, so we need your help to make success. You don't be a past player or pro - you just need to be keen and enthusiastic. The club will support you to grow & develop your skills too, and can help with a range of coaching development courses offered inhouse and via NZF Learn along with training guides to support your journey. Please contact the Director of Football or Club Captain Junior & Youth for more information.
Refereeing
Games need to be managed by parent(s)/volunteers, and each team should have at least one referee (or a number that can be rostered on) so your coach can guide the players. Refeering at this age is not super strict and aims to keep the game flowing. The club supports those interested in upskilling. Please contact the Director of Football or Club Captain Junior & Youth for more information.
Interested in helping around the club?
All clubs need volunteers to help out, and could not function without this invaluable support. Whether this be on a committee, club days, fundraising & sponsorships, venue and logistical assistance, events & tournaments. And we need you to our club be the club of choice in the Hutt Valley. If you are keen, and would like to have more information then Fill out your expression of interest here
Click the button below to register for the 2026 season
Fill out all the required information on the registration form
Pay your season Club Administration Fee with your debit /credit card or via a payment plan**
The Club Administration Fee for Mini Football (U10 - U11) is $145.00 per player
The Club Administration Fee for Mini Football (U12 - U13) is $145.00 per player
** If you'd like to use a payment plan, before registering please email secretary@lhcafc.org.nz to arrange this.
If you need additional support for your player, you may wish to consider Football for All. This is a Wellington Phoenix FC programme delivered in partnership with Capital Football that offers varying levels of support for children 5 -18 yrs and is aimed at reducing barriers to participation so children can enjoy the beautiful game. Contact us before registering so we can give you information or check it out online here
Club Admin Fees
🚨 Due to the ever-increasing numbers of non-payers year on year, the Executive has implemented a 'pay before you play' policy. From 2026 and beyond, ALL Club Admin fees are now required to be fully paid via Friendly Manager by debit / credit card payment at the time of registration. (Unless alternative payment plan arrangements have been made) 🚨
To thank members who get organised early, we’ve secured an exclusive Wellington Phoenix experience ⚽
👉 The first 20 Junior & Youth members to pay their fees in full will go into a draw to WIN:
• A behind-the-scenes tour of NZCIS’s state-of-the-art High Performance Training Centre
• The opportunity to meet the Wellington Phoenix First Team during a live training session
📅 The draw will take place on the first day of the season.
💚 Pay early. Play football. Be in to win.
If you need any further information please contact:
| Club Secretary | Renee Fortune | secretary@lhcafc.org.nz | 027 6420036 |
| Director of Football | Alistair Yates | dof@lhcafc.org.nz | 027 2750809 |
| Club Captain Junior & Youth | Craig Smith | juniorandyouthclubcaptain@lhcafc.org.nz | 027 8019978 |
| Club Captain Women's & Girls | Catherine Davis | womensandgirlsclubcaptain@lhcafc.org.nz |