First Kicks 4-6 years old
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What is it?
First Kicks is all about having fun and getting children to start falling in love with the game. It is for our youngest players, those aged between 4 and 6 years old.
Our focus with these players is very much on maximum participation. We want them getting used to the ball and having as much time on it as possible.
To achieve this we get the players involved in a range of football based activities, focusing upon general movement, football technique, co-ordination and playing games.
Who is it for?
We allocate players to a grade based on the age they will be on 31st of December in the year they are playing.
For Example, Under 11 means that the player will be 11 on the 31st of December.
For the 2024 season, children who are turning 4, 5 & 6 in 2024, are eligible for First Kicks.
When & Where do we play?
We play every Saturday Morning at Alex Moore Park in Johnsonville.
Equipment & Clothing
All players require the following equipment:
- Shin Pads! Listed first and in BOLD because they are the most important. No shin pads no game no exceptions!
- Water bottle
- Playing shirt – the Club provides all players with a playing shirt
- Playing socks*
- Playing shorts *
- Appropriate footwear
Football is a Winter sport. There will be games where conditions are less than ideal, so we would suggest having the following on hand, especially when the weather is a bit rough. Players are welcome to play with clothing underneath their kits and with beanies on:
- Thermals
- Beanie
- Spare change of clothes
- A towel
*All club apparel can be purchased via Inter Football.
Registration Details
The fees for 2024 are $80.00.
Registrations for the 2024 Season are now open.
Registrations will remain open for the entirety of the First Kicks Winter Season. Fees for part registrations will be invoiced on a pro rata basis.
Coaches and Teams
Every player is allocated to a team, with its own name and an enthusiastic parent coach. Wherever possible, we place children with their friends, because sport is most fun when we play with mates. Having friends is great, but lots of children turn up every year not knowing anyone and soon make friends, while busy playing fun games.
Getting a good coach and playing with friends are all things that make starting out in football much easier. When registering we ask players to nominate one or two other players they may know and they would like to be with. If they are unsure of who might be playing, then we will generally place them with players from their school where possible. If a player has played the previous season with us we will generally keep them with some or all of their team mates.
Code of Conduct
The North Wellington Football Club code of conduct can be found Here
Getting Involved
If you would like to experience football again through your children’s eyes, then consider becoming a coach. There is support material and courses available for you. It takes far less time than you might think and the rewards of seeing the pleasure and success of your team are immense. If you are thinking about coaching, but just need to talk to someone then please contact us.
