​​​​​​​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 18th 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