Luke Marsh (9, right), of Roslyn-Wakari Broncos, attempts to shoot at goal while challenged by Fergus Barrons (8), of Hereweka Panthers. : Football: Junior footballers frustrated by conditions

Mateo Mirosa (5, left), of Maori Hill Maroons, and Ella Bezett (6), of Green Island Totaras, compete for possession. : Football: Junior footballers frustrated by conditions

Max Holgate (9, left), of Harbourside Kickers, breaks down field, pursued by Jordan Spiers (10), of Dunedin Tech Phoenix. : Football: Junior footballers frustrated by conditions

Travis Nevell (left) and Jack Flanagan (both 8), of Grants Braes Vipers, try to stay warm while waiting to play. : Football: Junior footballers frustrated by conditions

Anna Goodin (left, 7) and Sophia Goodin (9), both of Maori Hill Country, tuck into a hot sausage. : Football: Junior footballers frustrated by conditions

Grace Barnes (8, left), of Maori Hill Crimson, and Sam Drake (7), of Melchester Strikers, vie for the ball. : Football: Junior footballers frustrated by conditions

Soaked spectators try to keep up the spirits of players in wet and blustery conditions. : Football: Junior footballers frustrated by conditions

Luke Pullar (right, 9), of Roslyn-Wakari Panthers, takes the attack to Hugh Jack (10), of Grants Braes United. : Football: Junior footballers frustrated by conditions