FIRST KICKS & FUN FOOTBALL

First Kicks and Fun Football

The First Kicks and Fun Football Programmes are run by Queens Park AFC as part of NZ Football’s Whole of Football Framework. It is designed to assist school-age players to develop the basic soccer skills through direct coaching, fun practice and games.

Players enjoy 3 fun-packed training drills called Station Rotation, then they are split up to play small-sided games on mini fields with no goalkeepers and modified rules.

Players need to bring their own socks and shin pads. The club provides players with a playing shirt and shorts.

Early engagement into the game should be encouraged as it is necessary to reach excellence. This initiation phase is to allow the children to discover the game, provide for learning basic fundamental movement skills and create positive football experiences.

Details for 2023

First Kicks

The First Kicks Programme is for children aged 4-6 and is the first stepping stone into football in Southland. Players will get the opportunity to discover football through fun games and positive football experiences.

Where: ILT Football Turf, Turbull Thompson Park

When: Monday afternoons

Dates: Term 2 (Starting 1 May 2023)

Registration Fees: $85.00

Fun Football

The Fun Football Programme is for children aged 7-8, and is a fun way for kids to learn about the game, in a no-pressure environment where the emphasis is on self-discovery and having fun with friends.

This programme lets kids develop a love for the game under the guidance of skilled coaches and members of the club. They'll get the chance to play 3 short games against other club teams every Saturday.

Where: ILT Football Turf, Turbull Thompson Park

When: Saturdays 09:30 - 10:30

Dates: 29th April 2023

Registration Fees: $100.00