QUEENS PARK AFC

The First Kicks program is the perfect introduction to football for our 4-5-year-old players!

Running on Monday afternoons during Term 2 (TBC), these sessions focus on making football fun and engaging while helping young players develop basic skills in a supportive environment.

Led by experienced club coaches and supported by enthusiastic parent helpers, each session begins with a fun and interactive warm-up, filled with games designed to build confidence and coordination. Players then split into 4-a-side teams for mini-games, where they get to experience the excitement of playing while learning the fundamentals of teamwork and sportsmanship.

With a strong emphasis on fun, movement, and participation, First Kicks is a fantastic way for young children to develop a love for football while making new friends and staying active!

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GET INVOLVED!

We couldn't run these programs without the support of our wider football community! Thanks to NZF Learn, it’s easier than ever to get involved. NZF Learn offers fantastic online modules to help parents, community coaches, and volunteers gain the knowledge they need to keep football fun and engaging for our players.

Best Module/s for this grade: 
Game Day Leaders
​​​​​​​Fun-damentals of Junior Coaching Award

The Fun Football program is all about making the game exciting and enjoyable for our 6-7-year-old players!

Held every Saturday from 9:15 to 10:15 AM, this session is packed with skill-building activities and fun games designed to keep kids engaged while developing their football abilities.

Led by experienced club coaches and supported by enthusiastic parent helpers, each session starts with a lively group warm-up featuring interactive drills and mini-games. After warming up, players are divided into 4 or 5-a-side teams to play a 3 12-minute matches against other teams, giving them plenty of opportunities to enjoy the game and grow their confidence on the field.

With a focus on fun, teamwork, and learning, our Fun Football sessions provide the perfect introduction to the sport in a supportive and encouraging environment. Whether your child is new to football or already loves the game, they'll have a blast developing their skills and making new friends!​​​​​​​

GET INVOLVED!

We couldn't run these programs without the support of our wider football community! Thanks to NZF Learn, it’s easier than ever to get involved. NZF Learn offers fantastic online modules to help parents, community coaches, and volunteers gain the knowledge they need to keep football fun and engaging for our players.

Best Module/s for this grade: 
Game Day Leaders
​​​​​​​Fun-damentals of Junior Coaching Award

Time: Saturday morning matches between 9am & 12:30pm

Proposed:
​​​​​​​Team structure: 5-a-side including GK.

Playing format: Pre-game team warmup & 2x25min halves.

Goalkeeper is required - can either be dedicated, or rotate through the team (ie each person plays one half, 2 goalkeepers per match, and coach keeps a note of who has had a turn at goalie)

Field Format: Follows the Mini Football guidelines.

Retreating line for offsides and goal kick outs

Uniform: 

Ball size: Size 4. Team ball provided for games.

Parents & Supporters: Each team requires volunteers for coach, manager, and needs to provide someone who can referee one half of the game.

All other parents/spectators are expected to stay behind the pitch lines and positively encourage the players.

Time: Saturday morning matches between 9am & 12:30pm

Proposed:
​​​​​​​Team structure: 6-a-side including GK.

Playing format: Pre-game team warmup & 2x25min halves.

Goalkeeper is required - can either be dedicated, or rotate through the team (ie each person plays one half, 2 goalkeepers per match, and coach keeps a note of who has had a turn at goalie)

Field Format: Follows the Mini Football guidelines.

Retreating line for offsides and goal kick outs

Uniform: 

Ball size: Size 4. Team ball provided for games.

Parents & Supporters: Each team requires volunteers for coach, manager, and needs to provide someone who can referee one half of the game.

All other parents/spectators are expected to stay behind the pitch lines and positively encourage the players.

Time: Saturday morning matches between 9am & 12:30pm

Proposed:
​​​​​​​Team structure: 5-a-side including GK.

Playing format: Pre-game team warmup & 2x25min halves.

Goalkeeper is required - can either be dedicated, or rotate through the team (ie each person plays one half, 2 goalkeepers per match, and coach keeps a note of who has had a turn at goalie)

Field Format: Follows the Mini Football guidelines.

Retreating line for offsides and goal kick outs

Uniform: 

Ball size: Size 4. Team ball provided for games.

Parents & Supporters: Each team requires volunteers for coach, manager, and needs to provide someone who can referee one half of the game.

All other parents/spectators are expected to stay behind the pitch lines and positively encourage the players.

Time: Saturday morning matches between 9am & 12:30pm

Proposed:
​​​​​​​Team structure: 7-a-side including GK.

Playing format: Pre-game team warmup & 2x25min halves.

Goalkeeper is required - can either be dedicated, or rotate through the team (ie each person plays one half, 2 goalkeepers per match, and coach keeps a note of who has had a turn at goalie)

Field Format: Follows the Mini Football guidelines.

Retreating line for offsides and goal kick outs

Uniform: 

Ball size: Size 4. Team ball provided for games.

Parents & Supporters: Each team requires volunteers for coach, manager, and needs to provide someone who can referee one half of the game.

All other parents/spectators are expected to stay behind the pitch lines and positively encourage the players.

Time: Saturday morning matches between 9am & 12:30pm

Proposed:
​​​​​​​Team structure: 7-a-side including GK.

Playing format: Pre-game team warmup & 2x30min halves.

Goalkeeper is required - can either be dedicated, or rotate through the team (ie each person plays one half, 2 goalkeepers per match, and coach keeps a note of who has had a turn at goalie)

Field Format: Follows the Mini Football guidelines.

Retreating line for offsides and goal kick outs

Uniform: 

Ball size: Size 4. Team ball provided for games.

Parents & Supporters: Each team requires volunteers for coach, manager, and needs to provide someone who can referee one half of the game.

All other parents/spectators are expected to stay behind the pitch lines and positively encourage the players.

Time: Saturday morning matches between 9am & 12:30pm

Proposed:
​​​​​​​Team structure: 9-a-side including GK.

Playing format: Pre-game team warmup & 2x30min halves.

Goalkeeper is required - can either be dedicated, or rotate through the team (ie each person plays one half, 2 goalkeepers per match, and coach keeps a note of who has had a turn at goalie)

Field Format: Follows the Mini Football guidelines.

Retreating line for offsides and goal kick outs

Uniform: 

Ball size: Size 4. Team ball provided for games.

Parents & Supporters: Each team requires volunteers for coach, manager, and needs to provide someone who can referee one half of the game.

All other parents/spectators are expected to stay behind the pitch lines and positively encourage the players.