For half a Century, Napier City Rovers has been home to the biggest and most prestigious annual under 19 Youth Tournament in New Zealand.
Played over Labour weekend, the tournament sees more than 130 games of exciting football played by the countries finest young players with many going on to gain full international honours, representing NZ in the All Whites, and NZ Under 23s.
Bucklands Beach AFC is pleased to have also enjoyed a long association with this tournament and sees it as an important step between youth and senior football.
For most young players this is a real milestone in their football journey and an opportunity to play against some of the country’s best young footballers.
With three days of football, this tournament is a test of physical and mental strength and is guaranteed to test character and team spirit.
Tournament play is a test of a player’s skill, but it is a greater test of how all players play as a team. There is nothing in football better than watching a team improve, mature, and gel during the course of the tournament.
Participation, at this tournament, provides players to show their skill, character, and commitment in a pressure environment where they have to back up each performance.