Junior Soccer at the Hong Kong Football Club offers the opportunity for young players, boys and girls, club members and non-members, to learn and play the great game of football. With programmes for players of all abilities aged 5 to 14, a dedicated Youth Development Pathway for selected players aged 12 to 18, and a specific programme for players with special needs, HKFC Junior Soccer aims to offer a fun and enjoyable experience whilst learning and improving football skills. The programme is one of the biggest and most popular of its kind in Hong Kong with around 650 players participating in a season that runs from September to May. HKFC Junior Soccer teams regularly compete in local leagues and competitions as well as touring to participate in international tournaments across the region.