The 2024 Winter Football season for Birkenhead United AFC's NRF Community Leagues in Junior/Youth/Senior competitions is set to kick off on April 27th, coinciding with the start of school term 2. The season will wrap up on or before September 28th, aligning with the end of school term 3. Interested players can now register on the club's website.
In terms of fees, Fun Football for ages 5 to 8 (born between 2018 and 2015) is priced at $170. Juniors aged 9 to 12 (born between 2011 and 2014) have a fee of $200, while Youth aged 13 to 17 (born between 2006 and 2010) will pay $235. Participants will be assigned to their respective age groups based on their birthdate in 2024. Payments can be conveniently made online through the club's bank account or with a credit/debit card.
Mark your calendars for the Open Days on February 18th, March 3rd, and March 10th, where registrations and apparel purchases can be made at the clubrooms in Shepherds Park from 10am to 2pm. Grab your club player gear, including shorts, socks, shin pads, and boots at affordable prices. Registration is a breeze through the Friendly Manager system – remember to input the player's age before team selection.
Birkenhead United AFC offers different playing pathways for Junior/Youth community teams. The community team pathway enables players to join teams based on specific preferences, like playing with friends or returning to a previous team. These teams, guided by volunteer parent coaches, require one weekly training session and game.
For driven players aged 9 and up, the development pathway offers enhanced training opportunities. Training twice a week, these players earn spots in teams based on dedication and effort. An additional season fee applies to participants in the Skill Centre or Youth Development Programme, receiving expert coaching under a payment contract.
Female players can engage in the Fun Football programmes for ages 5 to 8 within mixed teams. From the U9 grade onward, girls can join exclusive girls-only teams if registration numbers permit. During signup, requests can be made to play with friends or on previous teams. The choice between Girls Only Teams or Mixed Teams is available for female players, who can opt for the Community or Skill Centre pathway.
For further details, check out the Birkenhead United AFC website or stay updated on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
