A Football Festival Your Players Will Remember

North Shore United AFC is proud to host the Billy’s Grade 10 Football Festival 2026, bringing together Grade 10 boys and girls teams from across Auckland and Northland for a fantastic day of football, friendship, and community.

Held in honour of Bill "Billy" Lissington, a much loved figure whose contribution to football impacted generations of players and families, this festival celebrates everything that makes junior football special.

Our aim is simple: to create a memorable football experience where players can enjoy the game, connect with teammates, and build a lifelong love of football.

Festival Information

Date: Sunday 2 August 2026
Venue: Allen Hill Stadium – Home of North Shore United AFC
Start Time: 9:00 am
Entry Fee: $295 per team
Maximum Squad Size: 12 players

Limited Team Spaces

To ensure a high-quality experience for all participants, entries are strictly limited to:

• 8 Boys Teams

• 8 Girls Teams

Registrations will close once all places have been filled.

Festival Format

Each team will play approximately 5–6 games throughout the day, depending on the final fixture schedule.

The festival format has been designed to maximise:

• Player involvement

• Ball touches

• Decision-making opportunities

• Confidence and teamwork

• Enjoyment of the game

This is a development-focused festival where the emphasis is on participation, effort, learning, and enjoyment.

Every Player Receives

Every player attending Billy’s Festival will receive:

• Official Billy’s Festival Boot Bag

• Participation Certificate

• Burger Voucher

There will also be spot prizes and giveaways throughout the day.

Referees Provided

Referees will be supplied for every game, allowing coaches to focus on coaching, parents to enjoy the football, and players to focus on playing and having fun.

Festival Experience

Billy’s Festival is designed to provide a positive and enjoyable experience for players and families.

Throughout the day, participants can enjoy:

• Music and festival atmosphere

• Food trucks and refreshments

• North Shore United clubrooms and facilities open throughout the day

• A welcoming environment for players, parents, and supporters

• Well-organised scheduling and quality football experiences

Our goal is to create one of the most enjoyable junior football events of the season.

Why Billy’s Festival?

At North Shore United AFC, we believe junior football is about much more than results.

Billy’s Festival focuses on:

• Friendship

• Enjoyment

• Development

• Respect

• Community

• Creating lifelong memories through football

While players are encouraged to do their best, the success of the day will be measured by the smiles, confidence, friendships, and experiences created.

Festival Information Pack

The full draw, schedule, and event information pack will be sent to all confirmed teams prior to the festival.

Register Your Team

Spaces are limited and expected to fill quickly.

We look forward to welcoming your club to Billy’s Grade 10 Football Festival 2026 and sharing a fantastic day celebrating football, community, and Billy’s legacy.

For further information please contact:  mauricio@nsu.org.nz