Papakura City FC
Winter Season Football Teams
At Papakura City FC, there’s a place for every player, from little ones kicking a ball for the first time to players ready to take their game to the next level.
Our Winter Season offers football opportunities for all ages and abilities, including our Junior and Youth Development Programmes for players looking for an extra challenge, and our dedicated Girls’ and Women’s pathway, helping players build confidence, skills and a love for the game in a supportive environment.
Whether your child is just starting out, wants to develop their skills, or dreams of playing competitively, we’re here to help them enjoy football, make friends and be part of the Kura family.
Football for life. All for the Blue & White.
U5s (Kura Kicks - players born 2021) $85 (running in Term 2 & 3 on Friday Nights)
U6s & U7s (Kura Kicks - players born 2019 - 2020) $85 (running in Term 2 & 3 on Friday Nights)
8th Grade - 12th Grade incl 13th Grade Girls (Juniors - players born 2014 - 2018) $190
13th - 17th Grade (Youth - players born 2013 - 2009) $215 (TDP Teams have a different fee structure)
Seniors $295
Age Groups for Juniors are as follows:
| Child's Year of Birth | Grade for the 2027 Season |
| 2019 | 8th Grade Mixed / 8th/9th Girls |
| 2018 | 9th Grade Mixed / 8th/9th Girls |
| 2017 | 10th Grade Mixed / 10th/11th Girls |
| 2016 | 11th Grade Mixed / 10th/11th Girls |
| 2015 | 12th Grade Mixed / 12th/13th Girls |
| 2014 | 13th Grade Mixed / 12th/13th Girls |
Age Groups for Youth are as follows:
| Child's Year of Birth | Grade for the 2027 Season |
| 2013 | 14th Grade Mixed / 15th Grade Girls |
| 2012 | 15th Grade Mixed / 15th Grade Girls |
| 2011 | 17th Grade Mixed / 17th Grade Girls |
| 2010 | 17th Grade Mixed / 17th Grade Girls |
| 2009 | 17th Grade Mixed / 17th Grade Girls |
Girls & Women's
The Girls and Women’s Winter Season provides a safe and supportive environment for players of all abilities to develop their skills on and off the field. The club offers a range of girls-only teams and specialized programs to encourage participation, confidence, and personal growth.
KURA KICKS
ages 4 - 7
Kura Kicks is a term-based football program for our youngest players held on Friday evenings at McLennan Park during Terms 2 and 3. The sessions focus on small-sided games to encourage participation.
JUNIORS
Born 2018 - 2014
The Junior Winter Season provides structured Saturday morning games across the South Auckland and Franklin areas. Teams participate in a mix of home and away fixtures, with a focus on skill development and team play.
YOUTH
ages 14 +
The Youth Winter Season provides structured Saturday morning games across the Auckland Region. Teams participate in a mix of home and away fixtures, with a focus on team formation through friend requests and previous team placements.
Junior Development Programme
The Junior Development Programme offers structured, club-coached team environments for players committed to accelerating their football skills. These teams include twice-weekly training sessions and supervised game days led by experienced coaches to ensure consistent development and progression.
Youth Talent Development Programme
The Youth Talent Development Programme (TDP) provides a high-performance pathway for players aiming to compete in the highest regional youth leagues. This intensive program includes three weekly training sessions and incorporates Futsal to enhance technical skills, quick decision-making, and overall player development.
SENIORS
The Seniors Winter Season offers competitive and social football options, including Premier, Under 23, Open Grade, and Over 40s teams. Matches are held on Saturdays (Men's) & Sundays (Women's) within the Northern Region Football competitions, providing opportunities for both performance-focused and community-based players.
Looking for some additional training?
McLennan Park, Arimu Road, Auckland, New Zealand
Papakura City Football Club is a premier, family-friendly community sports club based at McLennan Park. Founded in 1959, we provide accessible football and futsal programmes for players of all ages and skill levels across Papakura and South Auckland. We run winter season football teams, alongside training and development opportunities through our Junior Skill Centres and Futsal leagues, as well as a dedicated girls and women’s only football pathway.