Coast Kickers Teams – Ages 5–7

Coast Kickers Teams is our Winter football programme where children join a team and play weekly games throughout the season. Sessions are on Saturday mornings, and all teams focus on fun, participation, and learning through play in a supportive club environment.

What is Coast Kickers Teams (Ages 5–7)

This programme introduces young players to football in a safe, supportive, and playful environment. Sessions are designed to help children feel comfortable with the ball, enjoy being active, and have fun with their friends.

The focus is on:

• Enjoyment first

• Learning through play

• Building confidence and coordination

• Positive experiences in a team setting

No previous football experience is needed!

2026 Winter Season

• ⚽ Game 1: 8:10 am
• ⚽ Game 2: 8:30 am
• ⚽ Game 3: 8:50 am

Coach & Team Arrival

We recommend all coaches, players and families arrive between 7:30 am and 7:40 am. This allows time to:

• Set up equipment and fields.
• Welcome players and organise teams.
• Complete a short warm-up and training activity before the first game.
• Ensure games can start on time.
• A pitch map is on screen, with fields marked on the day with letters.
  

Cost

• $150 for the full Winter Season (Terms 2 & 3).
• Term 3 only: $95.

Registrations

Players are welcome to join at any time throughout the season.

What uniform is required?

Players will be provided with an HBCAFC playing shirt that needs to be returned at the end of the season.

All players must wear shin pads.

Boots are required.

Club shorts and socks can be purchased from the club. 

Enquiries: info@hbcafc.org.nz

Ready to Get Started?

If your child is keen to run, kick, laugh, and make friends, Coast Juniors is the perfect place to start.

A Typical Saturday Morning Session

• Our fantastic volunteer coaches and helpers run sessions.
• Players take part in fun warm-up activities before playing three short games.
• Games are simple, engaging, and designed to maximise touches on the ball.
• Sessions are tailored to suit young children's attention spans, keeping everyone active, learning, and smiling.

Term 3 Saturday Dates (Final Session: 5 September 2026)

Date

Saturday 25 July

Saturday 1 August

Saturday 8 August

Saturday 15 August

Saturday 22 August

Saturday 29 August

Saturday 5 September

Thank you for arriving early and helping create a fun, organised environment for all our young players. Arriving early gives coaches time to organise teams, complete a warm-up, and ensure everyone is ready for an exciting morning of football.