Youth Girls (Grades 13 - 16)

Youth football is a step up from junior football, with the exception of U13's who play 9-a-side, U14 - U16 youth play with full-sized fields, goals and 11 player a-side games. Youth squad teams consist of 16-18 players.

There are two types of teams in our Youth grades:

• Community Youth teams: for players who prefer to play a more social level of football and are not selected for the Talent Development Programme (TDP), our Community Youth teams play on Saturday morning. Grading games begin at the start of the season and players will be placed in a league that will deliver the best level of competition in a fun environment. These teams are typically coached by team volunteer coaches.
  
  

• Talent Development Programme (TDP) teams: players are selected for the TDP programme and for the top teams for each youth grade. Players are coached by a dedicated professional coaches, which comes at an additional cost for players. Players selected for the TDP Programme in 2024 will have an opportunity to play against other clubs tops teams as well as in the community league as we navigate our way through the accreditation year (2024) 

Our youth and senior programmes are designed to develop our players into passionate and skilled players in an enjoyable football experience. We cater to players who want to train and compete at the highest level and to those who want to play in a social environment. Regardless of the level, all sessions are delivered in a positive environment with an emphasis on development.

Girls Community Youth Teams 

We have a number of girls teams available in the youth grades. 

U13 Girls                                                                                                                                                These girls play 9-a-side football and participate in football leagues and tournaments specifically designed for their age group. These competitions aim to develop their skills, teamwork, and love for the sport. These teams participate in Saturday football in the NRF Youth League.                                  Social / Competitive                                                                                                                             Players wanting to play more social football can play in teams largely based on player preferences (e.g. play with specific friends, in a previous team, etc) and with a commitment to one training per week plus a game. Competitive players will we matched with other competitive players identified through Game Hubs, player preferences are also considered to meet social and development needs. Our coaches and convenors do their best to find the most suitable team for players. 

U14 Girls                                                                                                                                                        A progression to 11-a-side football, U14 girls’ football is not just about the game—it’s also about growing young women with character and a love for the sport. Girls play Saturdays in the Youth League where competitions aim to develop skills and teamwork. Pre-season training opportunities available in our Girls only and mixed programmes                                                                                                                          Social / Competitive                                                                                                                                      Players wanting to play more social football can play in teams largely based on player preferences (e.g. play with specific friends, in a previous team, etc) and with a commitment to one training per week plus a game. Competitive players will we matched with other competitive players identified through Game Hubs, player preferences are also considered to meet social and development needs. Our coaches and convenors do their best to find the most suitable team for players. 

U15/16 Girls                                                                                                                                                    A mixed age group youth team, girls play Saturday in the Youth League. Pre-season training opportunities available in our Girls only and mixed programmes.                                                                        Social/Competitive                                                                                                                                          Players wanting to play more social football can play in teams largely based on player preferences (e.g. play with specific friends, in a previous team, etc) and with a commitment to one training per week plus a game. Competitive players will be matched with other competitive players, player preferences are also considered to meet development and social needs. Our coaches and convenors do their best to find the most suitable team for players. Teams will have weekly team trainings and play in the NRF Community Youth League. Games are normally held on a Saturday at 11am or 12pm and are played either at home or away against other North Shore and West Auckland clubs.  These competitions provide a platform for young female players to develop their skills, compete, and enjoy the game                                      

ECB are working hard to grow our female football membership, for girls 15years and older, opportunities are available to play Womens Senior Football if we are unable to field a team(s) due to numbers, we will keep registered players informed and assist with a way forward. 

Girls Talent Development Programme  

East Coast Bays AFC and Hibiscus Coast AFC have come together to deliver a Girls Talent Development Programme, providing a pathway for local youth players into a high-quality training process and access to the highest levels of competition and challenge in a year-round calendar of activity. 

The Talent Development Programme (TDP) is aimed at girls aged 14 to 16 years,  2024 is serving as our accreditation year and will allow ECB and HBC the opportunity to complete the accreditation pathway, gaining access to the NRFL Youth Girls leagues in 2025.  

The journey involves training, games, competitions, and branding efforts to foster player development and transition to senior football.

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Community Youth Girls Training Options 

1. Youth Game Hubs - Girls Only     

All youth players of all abilities are welcome to attend the Game Hub sessions which are designed to provide players with another football experience in a fun and relaxed environment during the week. These sessions are run by volunteer coaches and players can turn up and play, bring a friend to have a go!! 

Game Hub Schedule U13

Term 1 - Tuesday, starting 27 February 
Venue: Ashley Reserve #3                                                                                                                      Time:  4.45pm-6.00pm (Grade 12 - 13)                                                                                                           NO COST                                  

Game Hub Schedule U14 - U16

 Term 1 - Friday, starting 1 March 
 Venue: BCP #4                                                                                                                                     Time:  5.30pm-6.30pm (Grade 14 - 16)                                                                                                    NO COST       

2. Youth Team Hubs - Girls Only

Players train weekly with volunteer coaches for an hour. Youth teams train together to facilitate collaboration between teams and coaches, with support from ECB staff as needed. Pairing teams with low attendance fosters meaningful sessions and strengthens club community and feel. If a teams volunteer coach is not available to attend the team hub, then they may decide to have their team training on another night.

Team Hub Schedule U13

Term 2  - TBA                                                                                                                                                  NO COST                                  

Game Hub Schedule U14 - U16

Term 2 - TBA                                                                                                                                             NO COST       

Optional Mixed Training

3. Youth Skill Hubs - Mixed

The East Coast Bays Youth Skill Hub restarts in Term 1, 2024.  The Youth Skill Hubs are designed to deliver high-quality, fun group training with licensed coaches to youth players who aren’t part of the East Coast Bays Talent Development Program. It’s also a great way for new youth players to get introduced to football at East Coast Bays. During 2024, the Youth Skill Hub will be an additional available training session for non-TDP players outside of their own team training. Each session will follow a similar philosophy to our Talent Development Program, focusing on developing skill and teamwork in injury prevention/movement games, positioning games, ‘outplay’ games, and competitive games.

Term 1 - Monday, starting 19th February
Venue:   Bay City Park 
Time:      4.00pm - 5.15pm 
Cost:      $70.00 / Term 1 (7 week programme)

Register here

2024 Pre-Season Schedule

Fixtures & results

All youth and senior fixtures and results can be found on the NRF website:

• NRF Community Girls Youth League Fixtures & Results

What uniform is required?

Players will be provided with an ECB playing shirt that needs to be returned at the end of the season.

Club shorts and socks can be purchased online here or visit the Uniform Shoppe in Long Bay for all your East Coast Bays gear requirements:

The Uniform Shoppe Long Bay
P: 027 3038 087
83 Te Oneroa Way
(Under Jetts Gym)
Long Bay,
Auckland 0630.
theuniformshoppe.co.nz

Shop Hours 

Tuesday : 12noon - 4pm
Thursday : 2.00pm - 6.00pm
Saturday : 10.00am - 2.00pm
Monday, Wednesday, Friday Closed

Register

If you are keen to join one of our teams, you can register here. 

Should you register as a social/community player or competitive player? 

Social teams are ideal for players who prioritize having fun, building friendships, and enjoying the sport without the pressure of intense competition. They're also a great option for beginners or those who may not have as much time to dedicate to training and games. 

Competitive teams are suitable for players who are passionate about football, enjoy the challenge of competition, and are willing to dedicate time and effort to training and games. They're ideal for players seeking to improve their skills, compete at a higher level, and strive for success on the field.                                                                                                                                               

Who can I contact? 

If you have any questions please reach out to the following people

 Julie Keoghan - Youth Girls Convenor  julie.mcgregor@gmail.com                                                                                                                                                                                     Gail Hanekom - Women and Girls Operations Manager  gail@ecbafc.co.nz                                                                                                                                                                     Grace O'Donoghue - Football Development Officer for Women and Girls  grace@ecbafc.co.nz                                                                                                                                             

Resources

Click on the images below to download the 2024 NRF Youth & Senior Community Competition Regulations. More helpful information can be found on the NRF website.