The Junior Football Framework

The Junior Framework provides a consistent, coordinated national approach to the development of junior players. Whether children enjoy football because it’s a fun way to make friends or they’re inspired to follow in the footsteps of their heroes and play on the world stage, the Junior Framework has been developed to kick-start their dreams.

The Junior Framework provides a consistent, coordinated national approach to the development of junior players. Its main aim is to provide all junior players with high quality football experiences that increase both skill levels and the passion for playing football.

Through the Junior Framework players will experience age appropriate football games and coaching in a programme that is specifically tailored to meet their football wants and needs.​​​​​​​

About McDonald's First Kicks (4-7 years)

McDonald's First Kicks and McDonald's Fun Football and Futsal introduce young players to football and futsal in the FUNdamental phase of development, often their first experience of the game.

Sessions are fun, engaging and movement-focused, with plenty of ball touches to build core skills and confidence. Children learn at their own pace through enjoyable activities and games, helping them fall in love with football from day one.

First Kicks in Wellington

First Kicks programmes are run by clubs. There are many clubs across the Capital region that provide an awesome First Kicks experience! Find out which clubs offer First Kicks programmes in your local area below.

About McDonald's Fun Football and Futsal (8-9 years)

McDonald's Fun Football and Futsal introduce young players to football and futsal in the FUNdamental phase of development, often their first experience of the game.

Sessions are fun, engaging and movement-focused, with plenty of ball touches to build core skills and confidence. Children learn at their own pace through enjoyable activities and games, helping them fall in love with football from day one.

Fun Football in Wellington

Fun Football programmes are run by the clubs. Capital Football runs Fun Football Festival Days every 3 weeks on a Saturday morning where local clubs come together to play each other. Many clubs across the Capital region provide an excellent Fun Football experience! Find out which clubs offer Fun Football programmes in your local area below.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

About McDonald's Mini Football and Futsal (10-13 years)

McDonald's Mini Football and Futsal players are in the Skill Development Phase - the “golden years” of learning - and are ready to build skills and movement confidence.

Fun is still the key motivator, so players learn through enjoyable, game-like scenarios in smaller formats, helping them transfer skills into 7v7 (10-11 years) and 9v9 (12-13 years) Mini Football.

McDonald's Mini Football and Futsal - 10 - 11 Years

McDonald's Mini Football and Futsal - 12 - 13 Years

Play Mini Football at your local club. Capital Football runs multiple leagues throughout the winter season. There are local leagues and travelling leagues. Leagues are shuffled around throughout the season to ensure teams are playing against others of similar ability. ​​​​​​​Find your local club below.