JUNIOR FOOTBALL (9-10 yrs)

Born 2014, 2015​​​​​​​

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

Players turing 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 technical/tactical, social/emotional, mental, and physical capabilities as the player.  In-House Football is run by Waimak FC and held in North Canterbury

IN-HOUSE FOOTBALL (Mini Football)

Early Bird Fee: $135 (paid by 15th March 2024).

Standard Fee: $160 (paid after 15th March 2024).

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 27th April 2024

Finish Date: Saturday 7th September 2024

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

Prizegiving Date: Saturday 7th September 2024

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

9th Grade Tournament

9th Grade Festival - 28th & 29th September 2024.  Held at Kendall Park, Island Road, Kaiapoi

UNIFORM: Players provide their own, shorts and socks (Black is Waimak Colours), shinpads and boots.

REGISTRATION FOR THE WINTER FOOTBALL SEASON

All returning players please check for a email communication with 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: $235 (paid by 15th March 2024).

Standard Fee: $260 (paid after 15th March 2024).

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 27th April 2024

Finish Date: 7th September 2024

Games will be played Matariki Weekend (Day to be confirmed) and Middle weekend of July school holidays no competition. 

Prizegiving Date: 14th September 2024


TEAM ALLOCATIONS

These teams will be formed from 2023 Teams/friends.  Our Community Teams will be parent lead.  There will be no trials for Community Teams.


TOURNAMENTS

U9 Tournament

U9 Festival - 28th & 29th September 2024.  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.  Lotto or Adidas Uniform can be worn in 2024.  Full Adidas Uniform in 2025. Shin pads are COMPULSORY. Boots (no metal studs) are recommended as players may train and play on both turf and grass.  2024 will allow both Lotto & Adidas Tops/Shorts/Socks.  Full Adidas Uniform in 2025.

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 a email communication with magic link to register. All new players click on the link below.

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