What is the U16 Festival? The U16 Festival is a Northern Region initiative. It provides an opportunity for players to finish the season in style, allowing them to play and test themselves against teams from Northland, North Harbour, Auckland, Counties Manukau, Thames Valley, Tauranga and Bay of Plenty. There is an option to participate in an 11-aside competition or a 5-aside.
When? 11-aside: Saturday 27th September – Tuesday 30th September.
5-aside: Saturday 27th September – Sunday 28th September.
Where? 11-aisde: North Harbour
5-aside: Counties
Who? The Carnival has opportunities for players of all abilities.
Trials: Dates for 11-aside trials: Monday 4th August and Monday 11th August, 4.30pm – 6pm at GHC.
Trainings: TBC
Accommodation: TBC
Cost: TBC
In order to register for the 2025 WHA U16 Development Program players need to be born in 2009 or 2010. Or year 9 for the 5-aside.
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