Junior/Youth Football

Grades

Junior football sees the introduction of designated teams with games played around the northland region at different clubs. 
Grade 10 - 11 = 7v7 - Grade rules download

Grade 12 - 13 = 9v9 - Grade rules download

Beginning 2026, 9th grade will now fall under first kicks keeping in line with the new whole of football 2.0 rollout.

Youth football covers grades 14 - 19 as they are introduced to full field 11v11 games

Grade 14 - 15 = 11v11 - Grade rules download

Grade 16+ = 11v11 - Grade rules download

(Grade is the age your child will be on the 31st of that year)

Trainings

Trainings are set by the team coach each year, please check with your childs coach or manager.

Central Brown Teams

In the 2025 season Central Brown had 8 teams across the junior / youth grades.

Grade 9 - Coach: Neil & Fergus Ihaka / Shelly Brocket

Grade 10 - Coach: Loren Drake

Grade 11 - Coach: Chloe Sullivan

Grade 13 Falcons - Coach: Nigel Gilmour

Grade 13 Eagles - Coach: Dylan Lilly

Grade 14 - Coach: Paul Bucknell

Grade 16 Thunder - Coach: Andrew Howes

Grade 16 Avengers - Coach: Carrie Gilmour

Coaches

Our club relys on parents, family or club members donating their time to guide our teams as coaches and team managers through this stage of thier footballing journey.

We have resources, training plans & support available for anyone keen in this area. 

If you are interested in having a go at coaching, please get in touch with Nigel centralbrownfootball@gmail.com.