JUNIOR FOOTBALL (9-10 yrs)

Born 2015, 2016​​​​​​​

WHO: A program developing core football skills for players turning 9-10 years old. 

Players turning 9 or 10 have the option to play for Mainland Junior team, playing in the Christchurch Leagues (including girls only) or our In-House Programme. New players to football should complete a season in the In-House Football. Consideration is given to the technical/tactical, social/emotional, mental, and physical capabilities of the player.  In-House Football is run by Waimak FC and held in North Canterbury.

Consideration should be given to technical/tactical, social/emotional, mental, and physical capabilities as the player will be playing against 9/10 year old players.

IN-HOUSE FOOTBALL (Mini Football)

Early Bird Fee: $150 (paid by 18th March 2025).

Standard Fee: $175 (paid after 18th April 2025).

WHERE: Maria Andrews, Coldstream Road, Rangiora.

WHEN: Saturday Mornings- Sessions run from 9.00am-10.30am (30-minute team training followed by weekly game).

Start Date: Saturday 26th April 2025

Finish Date: Saturday 6th September 2025

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

Prizegiving Date: Saturday 6th September 2025

INFORMATION:​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

• Shin pads are COMPULSORY.
• If it is deemed unsafe due to heavy rain or cold conditions the session may be cancelled. Cancellations will be listed on the club website and Facebook page.

TOURNAMENTS

U9 Grade Festival

U9 Grade Festival - 20th & 21st September 2025.  Held at Kendall Park, Island Road, Kaiapoi

UNIFORM: Players provide their own, shorts and socks (Black is Waimak Colours), shinpads, and boots.  The Club will provide a shirt for the season.

REGISTRATION FOR THE WINTER FOOTBALL SEASON

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

REGISTRATIONS OPEN NOW - CLICK HERE

MAINLAND TEAMS

WHO: A program developing core football skills for players turning 9-10 years (mixed and girls only teams) including games in the Mainland Christchurch "banded" leagues. 

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​COST: 

Early Bird Fee: $250 (paid by 18th March 2025).

Standard Fee: $275 (paid after 18th March 2025).

WHERE: Home games are held at Kendall Park, Island Road Kaiapoi. Away games are held in Christchurch.

WHEN: Saturday mornings. Times are dependent on grade.

Start Date: Saturday 26th April 2025

Finish Date: 6th September 2025

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

Prizegiving Date: 13th September 2025

TEAM ALLOCATIONS

These teams will be formed from 2023 Teams/friends.  Our Community Teams are parent-led (if you would like to coach, please contact gm@waimakunited.org.nz.  There will be no trials for Community Teams.

TOURNAMENTS

U9 Tournament

U9 Festival - 20th & 21st September 2025.  Held at Kendall Park, Island Road, Kaiapoi

U10 Grade Tournaments

Christchurch International Cup - July School Holidays (Selected Mixed Teams) TBC

South Island or Regional Tournaments - October School Holidays 10th Grade (Mixed and Girls Only Teams) TBC

UNIFORM: Players provide their own shirts, shorts, and socks (Black), shinpads, and boots.  Adidas Uniform is to be worn in 2025. Shin pads are COMPULSORY. Boots (no metal studs) are recommended as players may train and play on both turf and grass.  

CANCELLATIONS: Grounds and game cancellations will be on the Club website and Facebook page as well as Mainland Football website.​​​​​​​

REGISTRATION FOR THE WINTER FOOTBALL SEASON: All returning players please check for an email communication with a magic link to register. All new players click on the link below.

REGISTRATIONS OPEN NOW - CLICK HERE​​​​​​​