Junior and Youth programme
How does the Junior and Youth programme work?
About Junior and Youth programme :
Franklin Junior ; U10, U11, and U12 Mixed players train 2 times a week with Junior programme coaches & play in Franklin United teams at Drury and across Auckland.
Franklin Youth ; U13, U14, U15, U17 Mixed players train 3 nights a week with Youth programme coaches & play in Franklin United teams at Drury and across Auckland.
Franklin United Girls Youth ; U16 players will train 2 nights a week with Youth programme coaches & play in Franklin United teams at Drury and across Auckland.
Contact our Club Administrator Angela Munro: admin@franklinunited.nz
Download Terms & Conditions – Franklin Terms & Conditions – Club Run Programmes
Please attend all trials for the correct age group. If you can’t attend please let us know after doing registration.
Registrations/ expression of interest open Jan 1st.
Junior and Youth programme Trials Registration -
Please register at link above before attending trial sessions. You won’t be registered into Comet until selected for a team.
Team Trials are held in February 2024
For Mixed team players born between 2007 – 2014 (U10-U17)
For Female players born between 2008- 2010 (U14-U16)
When:
Thursday, February 8th, Tuesday, February 13th and Thursday February 15th
Where:
Drury UFC, Drury Sports Complex
Time:
4:15pm-5:15pm for Mixed team players U10, U11, U12
5:30pm-6:45pm for Mixed team players U13-U17 and Female U16
Trials/age groups:
U10, U11, U12, U13, U14, U15, U16, U17 Please select your current age, teams will be based on age/ability once players are selected following trials.
Fees: 2024
If selected to represent Franklin United this season, the cost to be involved in 2024 are as follows:
U10-U12 Juniors $800.
U16 Girls $500.
U13-U17 mixed teams $1200
One invoice only and it is due in full by 1st March, includes Comet registration.
Fees are an annual amount which covers all training sessions Terms 1-4.
Payment plan options are available but must be applied for in writing to the board, once accepted into a Team , all fees are due no later than 1st August. please contact admin@franklinunited.nz
For payments our bank account is:
Franklin United Football Club Incorporated
ASB Pukekohe – 12-3023-0044974-00
Uniform/ Training kit: Now Lotto branded. Training Kit will be available online or instore at Pukekohe Uniform Shoppe.
Players must wear full training kit (Lotto Black Top, Lotto Shorts and Lotto Black socks) to all training sessions, the Black shorts are also used for Games and Red Game tops are provided for the season.
Juniors U10-U12 wear Lotto Black game socks, Youth U13-U17 wear Lotto Red Game socks. Lotto Sock sleeves are avail on website if Grip socks are chosen to be worn.
How to order/puchase the FU Training kit: https://www.lottosports.co.nz/product-category/club-shops/franklin-united/
Off Field gear is availible to order only, this includes Jackets and Track suits. First 2024 Order Due by 28th February for April Delivery. Second order date TBC.
FAQs
What is Franklin United Junior and Youth programme?
This has been set up to provide the Franklin community the opportunity for ambitious and potential footballers to follow an elite footballing pathway (All Whites, USA University Scholarship etc.).
Who and what ages does the Junior and Youth programme cater for?
This has been set up for local Franklin kids, from Bombay, to Mercer, to Drury, to Awhitu. Talent Centre age group starts with training for 9/12yos and teams start at 10th grade goes up to 17th grade.
Where do the Youth teams play?
The Youth teams will play for Franklin United in the highest NRF competition possible.
Can you be part of the Junior and Youth programme but still play for your club?
There are opportunities for players who just want to be exposed to the talent centre development, but also play with their friends at their local club (not for Franklin United).
How much does it cost?
The programme fees are in line with all other Auckland footballing talent programmes.
Is there trials?
The main trials are held in February each year, we welcome players to trial during year, please email us to ask training session details.
What if we can’t afford to put our child through the Junior and Youth programme?
There are limited funding opportunities available and players can be selected with a reference from your local club and completing a process with Franklin United. This is to help players that may not be able to afford the fees. Payment plans are available but must be arranged prior to starting.
