Manly Warringah FA competes in the Football NSW Association Youth League competition against other associations from Sydney and Regional NSW.
The Manly Warringah FA AYL program builds on the MWFA JDL program, providing a pathway for players from local Manly Warringah association clubs to develop and potentially progress to National Premier League youth and senior teams (e.g., Manly United, Northern Tigers, Sydney Uni). We also support players who choose to remain in the AYL program, helping them develop and transition back to local MWFA clubs after U18s.
The competition consists of nine associations competing in the Under-13, Under-14, Under-15, Under-16, and Under-18 age groups. All Association Youth League teams train twice a week, with an optional third session requiring a season-long commitment from players.
To be eligible for selection in the Manly Warringah Association Youth League squads, players must reside within Manly Warringah FA’s boundaries.