First Kicks and Fun Football

Our First Kicks and Fun Football programme serves as the club's 'nursery', welcoming players aged 4 to 8 years old. For most, it marks their first introduction to football. 

• First Kicks is for 4-6 year olds and Fun Football is for 7-8 year olds. Children turning 9 this year play in the 9th grade (the first year of junior football). 
• The primary objective at these ages is for football to be played in a fun environment that allows kids to discover the game while learning the basics and growing in confidence. ​​​​​​​
• Training is on Thursday afternoons between 4pm and 5pm. On Saturday mornings the first kickers and fun footballers play mini-games at the Ruakaka Recreation Reserve between 8.15am-10.00am. 
• Several times a year the players head into Whangarei to play in festivals against other clubs from throughout Northland (these days will be advertised in advance). 
• The season runs from May through to the September. Once membership fees have been paid, players will be provided with a uniform (shirt and shorts). This must be returned at the season end.
• Each player must supply his or her own football boots, shin guards and socks (BBU-branded maroon socks can be purchased from the club before the season starts).
• We have some pairs of second-hand boots at the club - please contact bbuafc@gmail.com for more details. Tip: don't buy boots with metal studs - NRF does not permit these at festivals!  

We urge parents to engage positively with the players (it's not the World Cup!) and to be respectful to the coaches, who are all volunteers.

All help is welcome - don't be shy, get out there and get involved!