​​​​​​​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. 

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 18th March 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