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WAIMAKARIRI UNITED

FOOTBALL CLUB


​​​​​​​FIRST KICKS (4-6 years)

Born 2019, 2020, 2021

WHO: An introductory program learning the FUNdamentals for players turning 4-6 years, using best practice, by following the NZFootball Whole of Football Plan for First Kicks.  Teams will be 4 Aside for games, and 6 in a team.

Our young players must be turning 4yrs before June 2025 to join First Kicks.  We do offer a Mini Dribblers Programme for 2yrs-4yrs each term.  Please have a look at the information on this programme.

NOTE: We recommend that players turning 6, and who have completed a year in First Kicks could move on to Fun Football. New Players to football should complete a season in First Kicks. 

Consideration should be given to technical/tactical, social/emotional, mental, and physical capabilities as the player will be playing with and against 8 year olds in Fun Football.

COST: 

Early Bird Fee: $120 (paid by 1st April 2025).

Standard Fee: $145 (paid after 1st April 2025).

WHERE: Maria Andrews, Coldstream Road, Rangiora

WHEN: Saturday mornings. Session Times - 10.30am-11.15am (followed by Prizegiving) 

Start Date: 26th April 2025

Finish Date: Saturday 6th September 2025

No football on Kings Birthday Weekend or the middle weekend of July school holidays.

End of Season Celebrations Day: Saturday 6th September 2025

INFORMATION:

  • ​​​​​​​Players provide socks, shinpads, and boots. Shirts will be provided for players for the season.
  • Shin pads are COMPULSORY.
  • ​​​​​​​Boots (no metal studs) are recommended, but sports shoes are sufficient.
  • First Kicks may be cancelled due to ground conditions if deemed unsafe due to heavy rain or cold conditions. Cancellations will be listed on the club website and Facebook page.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

REGISTRATION FOR THE WINTER FOOTBALL SEASON

All returning players please check for an email with a magic link to register. All new players click on the link below.​​​​​​​

REGISTRATIONS OPEN NOW - CLICK HERE

REMINDER***REMINDER***REMINDER

In-House First Kicks, Fun Football and Mini Football

Early Bird Registrations and Winter Registrations close on the 10th of April 2025. Standard Fees will apply after this. Registrations will close while team allocations are done for our First Kicks, Fun Football, and Mini Football played at Maria Andrews on Saturday mornings.

If you register after this date, there is no guarantee of a place in a team. Our In-House Programme has limited numbers.

ALL Winter Registrations will close on the 20th April 2025. Any registrations coming in after this date, will go on a waitlist and will not be guaranteed a place in a team.