MINI MARIST (4th, 5th & 6th Grade)

👉 Register for Mini Marist here: https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/496994

What is Mini Marist? Mini Marist is designed for children aged 4–6 years, with or without previous football experience. The programme helps children discover the game, develop basic movement skills, and enjoy positive football experiences in a fun, safe, and supportive environment.

When do we train/play? Mini Marist starts on the first Friday of Term 2.

4:45pm – 5:45pm | Behind the Marist Clubrooms, 19 Pascal Street, Palmerston North

The programme outline

• 4:30pm – Muster and assignment of grid groups at the Marist Clubrooms

• 4:45pm – 5:30pm – Training in grids

• 5:45pm – Regroup for certificates and club notices

What do the children require? 

• Shin pads (mandatory)

• Football boots (recommended, sneakers are fine)

• Club shirts are provided each Friday for team identification

• Any shorts and socks may be worn, however socks must cover shin pads

Who trains the kids?  Sessions are led by club volunteers or friends of the club, overseen by the Mini Marist Coordinator from Palmerston North Marist Junior Football Club. Parents are encouraged to support their child and assist coaches where possible.

How does it work?  Children are divided into teams of 8–10 players. Boys and girls are separated to encourage more girls to play and ensure more ball touches each session. Depending on numbers, there will be 3 or 4 periods of 8 minutes in grids. Children rotate through different squares, each led by a Game Leader, and complete a different football activity in each grid.  After grid activities, children play a 4 vs 4 game of football.

FUN FOOTBALL (7th & 8th Grade)

What is Fun Football? Fun Football is for players turning 7 or 8 years old in the year of play. The focus is on developing football skills in a fun, supportive team environment while building confidence and enjoyment of the game.   Register now: https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/471117

How does it work? After registration, players are placed into a team and generally remain in that team for the season. Teams are assigned a coach and/or manager who volunteer for the season. 

When do we train? Training is coordinated by the Director of Football, with coaches running sessions under guidance. These are help on Wednesdays, in Term 2, at Onlgey Park from 4:30pm.

Who takes the players for their games? Parent volunteers, overseen by Palmerston North Marist Junior Football Club. Expert coaching support from Central Football may also be provided.

Fun Football follows a 1-hour programme: (This format maximises ball touches and keeps players engaged and active).

• First 30 minutes: Skill-based activities focusing on movement, technique, and coordination

• Second 30 minutes: Two small-sided games

MINI FOOTBALL (9th, 10th, 11th & 12th Grade)

What is Mini Football? Mini Football is for players turning 9–12 years old in the year of play. The focus is on developing football skills, teamwork, and confidence in a fun and supportive environment.   Register now: https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/471117

How does it work?After registration, players are placed into teams and generally stay with the same team for the season. A coach and manager are assigned (or volunteer) for the season.

When do we play? Games are played on Saturday mornings, mostly at Monrad Park (corner of Highbury Avenue & Ronberg Street). Away games are scheduled several times during the season (e.g., Feilding, Ashhurst, Levin).

Who and when are the kids trained? Coaches and managers are parent volunteers, overseen by a coordinator from Palmerston North Marist Junior Football Club.Expert coaching support from Central Football may also be provided during the season. Once coaches are assigned, mid-week training times are arranged to suit the coach and players, within the scope of ground availibility. Most training sessions are held behind the Marist Clubrooms on Pascal Street.

​YOUTH FOOTBALL (13th Grade)

What is Youth Football? Youth Football is for players turning 13 years old, and girls turning 14 years old, in the year of play. The focus is on developing football skills, teamwork, and game understanding in a competitive yet supportive environment.   Register now: https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/471117

How does it work? After registration, players are placed into a team and generally remain in that team for the season. Each team is assigned a coach and manager (volunteers) who stay with the team for the season.

When do we play? Games are played on Saturday mornings. Most games are held at: Monrad Park(Corner of Highbury Avenue & Ronberg Street)

Away games will also be scheduled during the season (e.g., Feilding, Ashhurst, Levin).

Who and when are the kids trained? Coaches and managers are parent volunteers, overseen by a coordinator from Palmerston North Marist Junior Football Club. Throughout the season, expert coaching support from Central Football may also be provided.  Once coaches are assigned, mid-week training times are arranged to suit the coach and players, based on ground availability.Most training sessions are held behind the Marist Clubrooms on Pascal Street.

APPAREL

Each player is required to wear the following for games:

• Emerald green socks

• Green shorts (girls) or White shorts (boys)

• Shin pads (mandatory)

• Football boots

The club will provide a playing top for the season.

Club apparel can be purchased online only from Football Central:Football Central – Club Shop (Palmerston North Marist Junior)

​WEBSITES

For more information throughout the season, please refer to:

NZ Football (Junior Football information):NZ Football – Junior Football

Central Football (game times and locations):Central Football