This page gives you all the information you need to sign up for the AFL New Zealand Youth Programme
The AFL New Zealand Youth Programme is a six week programme, that teaches participants the core skills of AFL and then put those skills into practice through modified games.
What’s included in your registration?
- Sherrin Football (valued at $30)
- 6 week Development programme
- Modified AFL Games
- Selection opportunities for:
- AFL New Zealand Academy
- New Zealand U15’s Oceania Cup squad
2026 Youth Programme Dates
Auckland | Canterbury |
|---|---|
Sunday November 1st | Saturday October 31st |
Sunday November 8th | CAFL Grand Final Day,
Saturday November 7th |
Sunday November 15th | Saturday November 14th |
Sunday November 22nd | Saturday November 21st |
Sunday November 29th | Saturday November 28th |
AAFL Grand Final Day
December 5th / 6th | Saturday December 5th |
Age Groups & Grades
Boys | Girls |
|---|---|
U 12’s (2016 – 2014, Year 6’s & 7’s) | U 12’s (2016 – 2014, Year 6’s & 7’s) |
U 14’s (2013 – 2012, Year 8’s & 9’s) | U 14’s (2013 – 2012, Year 8’s & 9’s) |
Any exceptions to these age groups will be made on a case by case basis.
If there are not enough players in an age group to make up a team, we will consult parents before putting participants into a different age group.
Venues and timing
To maximise time, participants will be involved in a 1.5-hour block between 9:00 am and 10:30 am which includes a short development session focusing on a new skill each week, with a majority of the session focused on playing modified AFL games
The Youth Programme will be held at War Memorial Park, May Road in Auckland and The Triangle Fields (Bob Deans), North Hagley in Christchurch. Please see below associated venues.
Find venue locations and timings here.
