Football

Our teams play in a weekly competition administered by WaiBOP Football.  

Head of Code:  Mr Ian Shaw [email protected] 

Coaches: 

  • Head Coach:  Mr Ian Shaw​​​​​​​
  • Game Day Coach 1st XI Boys:  Darren Gabb
  • Game Day Coach 1st XI Girls:  TBC
  • Game Day Coach U15 Boys:  TBC

Available to:

  • Year 11-13:  Baywide Youth 
  • Year 09-10:  U15 Baywide 14th/15th Grade
  • Year 07-08:  U13 (No teams in 2024)

Game day/Season dates for 2024:

  • Baywide Youth Division: May 11 - September 14, 2024

  • Baywide 14th/15th Grade Division: May 11 - September 14, 2024

  • Western BOP Juniors: May 4 - August 31, 2024


WaiBOP Age Grades:

For players to qualify to play within an age group the player must be the same age as the appropriate grade on or before December 31 of that year i.e. 8th grade players must be turning eight during the competition year.  For the 2024 competition, this means players born in 2016 will be eligible for the 8th grade. 

13th Grade: Born 2011

14th Grade: Born 2010

U14 Girls: Born 20010/2011/2012

15th Grade: Born 2009

16th Grade Born: 2008 

Note: Players may only be registered to one Club at a time. Therefore a player cannot play for a Football club as well as ACG.


Game Locations:

Various locations in the Western Bay of Plenty

Training:

Mr Ian Shaw will oversee all afterschool training sessions which will be held at ACG.  

  • Girls 1st XI:  Tuesday 3:30 - 5:00 pm and Thursday lunchtime.
  • Boys 1st XI: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:30-5:00 pm.
  • Boys U15: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:30-5:00 pm.

Referees: 

The home team is responsible for providing a qualified referee. 

A referee is still required for the Girls 1st XI team.

    Key Dates:

    Team registrations close: Monday 25 March 

    Registrations for Y9-13 Boys Football trial close Friday 8 March at 4:00pm

    Uniform:

    • ACG Sports uniform and socks provided.
    • Students are to supply football boots and shin guards.

    2024 Fees:

    • 1st XI (Boys): $275*​​​​​​​
    • ​​​​​​​1st XI (Girls):  $240
    • U15 (Boys): $170

    ​​​​​​​*If the team is entered into NZ Secondary School Tournament Week this is an additional fee.  Sponsorship and fundraising opportunities will be available.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

    Cancellations:

    Bulk cancellation decisions will be made by 7.30am on Saturday morning, and WaiBOP will advise of cancellations as early as possible.  If individual clubs/schools close their grounds then WaiBOP will endeavour to get this information on the cancellation page as soon as they can.

    Cancellations will be updated on the cancellations page on the WaiBOP website and Facebook page, links below:

    Website: https://www.waibopfootball.co.nz/COMPETITIONS/cancellations

    Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/WaiBOPfootball/