AGE GRADES
All players are to compete within their own age grade, which for the 2024 season, will be:
FIRST KICKS - kids born in 2018 or earlier
U7th GRADE - kids born in 2017
U8th GRADE - kids born in 2016
U9th GRADE - kids born in 2015
U10th GRADE - kids born in 2014
U11th GRADE - kids born in 2013
U12th GRADE - kids born in 2012
U13th GRADE - kids born in 2011
U14th/U15th GRADE - kids born in 2009 and 2010
CANCELLATIONS
Go to Capital Football for information about cancellations. When possible, with sufficient notice, cancellation information will be posted on the MIRAMAR RANGERS A.F.C. Facebook page. In most cases your team's coach and manager will know what's going on.
WELLINGTON AGE GRADE, NON-PREMIER COMPETITION
All non-premier-league teams play in Capital Football's Wellington Combined competition. These teams play against other Wellington-based clubs (such as Brooklyn, Island Bay and Seatoun) and are usually configured so that players can be teamed with their friends and school mates. There is an emphasis on participation, teamwork and fun.
Age grade games take place at different locations around Wellington on Saturdays, with the most junior teams usually scheduled early in the day. Go to Capital Football's Fixtures and Results page for information about fixtures for your grade/team.
JUNIOR PREMIER LEAGUE AND TRIALS
The top two teams in each grade, are entered in Capital Football's Junior Premier League. The Premier League represents the highest quality football and is comprised of the region's strongest teams. Premier League fixtures take place around Wellington and potentially (depending on the other teams in the league) as far away as Otaki and the Wairarapa. Go to Competitions at Capital Football for information about fixtures for your grade/team.
The top two teams are chosen from trials at the beginning of each season. All players are welcome to trial and our strongest players are encouraged to do so.
For more information about trials and Junior Premier League commitments, see the Policies + Regulations page.
U7 + U8 GRADE
ELIGIBLE: Kids turning 7
(for 7th Grade) or 8 (for 8th Grade) during the 2024 calendar year
TEAM SIZE: 5 a-side
PITCH SIZE: 20x30m approx
SATURDAY GAMES: 4 x 10 min
TRAINING:
Teams train outdoors at Miramar Park. From Queens Birthday indoors at the ASB. Details to be confirmed during the season.
U7s Mondays 4.45-5.30pm
U8s Tuesdays 4.45-5.30pm
CLUB-FUNDED TOURNAMENTS:
Yes - Wynton Rufer at Stop Out in May (2 x teams per grade) Western Suburbs and Wellington United in September 2 x teams per grade)
U9 + U10 GRADE
ELIGIBLE: Kids turning 9 (or 9th Grade) or 10 (for 10th Grade) during the 2024 calendar year
TEAM SIZE: 7 a-side
PITCH SIZE: 50x30m approx
SATURDAY GAMES: 2 x 25 min
TEAM ALLOCATION SESSIONS: Yes
TRAINING:
Teams train outdoors at Miramar Park. From Queens Birthday some indoor training available.
CLUB-FUNDED TOURNAMENTS:
Yes - Wynton Rufer at Stop Out in May (2 x teams per grade) and the Douglas Villa in Masterton, Western Suburbs and Wellington United in September (2 x teams per grade)
U11 + U12 GRADE
ELIGIBLE: Kids turning 11 (for 11th Grade) or 12 (for 12th Grade) during the 2024 calendar year
TEAM SIZE: 9 a-side
PITCH SIZE: 60x45m approx
SATURDAY GAME: 50 min
TEAM SELECTION SESSIONS: Yes
TRAINING:
Teams train outdoors at Miramar Park.
CLUB-FUNDED TOURNAMENTS:
Yes - Wyton Rufer at Stop Out in May (11th Grade only) and the Douglas Villa in Masterton, Western Suburbs and Wellington United in September (2 x teams per grade - usually As + one other)
U13 - U15 GRADE
ELIGIBLE: Kids turning 13 (for 13th Grade) or 14/15 (for 14th/15TH Grade) during the 2024 calendar year
TEAM SIZE: 11 a-side
PITCH SIZE: full pitch
SATURDAY GAME: 60/70 min
TDP TRIALS: Yes
TRAINING:
Teams train outdoors at Miramar Park.
CLUB-FUNDED TOURNAMENTS:
Yes - Douglas Villa in Masterton, Western Suburbs and Wellington United in September (2 x teams per grade - usually As + one other)
AGE GRADE DISPENSATIONS
Any player who wishes to play outside their age grade (either up or down a grade), must apply to Capital Football for a dispensation. This is a reasonably involved process and together, the player, caregivers and Club should feel confident that there is good reason for applying. For more information about Capital Football's dispensation criteria and process, click here.
