Prebbleton Hotel 5-a-side

Established in 2004 by local publican and Club Founder Shannon Gilmore, the competition was created as a separate sporting competition, Finnegans 5-a-Side, with the aim of providing year-round sport and recreation for the local community.

In 2024, the competition moved from Prebbleton Reserve to Kakaha Park and began operating in association with Prebbleton Football Club. From 2025, the competition became known as the Prebbleton Hotel 5-a-Side, continuing to provide a fantastic sporting opportunity for the local community.

Prebbleton Hotel 5-a-side​​​​​​​

Get your game on!

Season dates

All games will be played at Kakaha Park, Birchs Road on Tuesday evenings. 

Seniors (17+) 

  • 13th October 2026 - 1st December 2026 - 8 rounds and 19th January 2027 - 2nd March 2027 - 7 rounds

Juniors (age brackets 4-6, 7/8, 9/10, 11/12, 13/14, 15/16)

  • 13th October 2026 - 1st December 2026 - 8 rounds and 2 February 2027 - 2 March 2027 - 5 rounds
  • There will be NO single registrations for the 2026/2027 Season.

Games times 

Games times are subject to changes, depending on the number of teams entered in each grade.

Junior/Youth

All junior games are 30 minutes - 15 mins each way, with no half time break. Game will be confirmed once team numbers are finalised.

  • Juniors age 4-6yrs - play at 5.30pm on the small junior fields
  • Juniors age 7-8yrs - play at 5.30pm, on larger fields
  • Juniors age 9-10yrs - play at 6.10pm 
  • Juniors age 11-12yrs play at 5.30pm
  • Juniors age 13-14yrs - play at 6.10pm

Seniors

All senior games are 40 minutes - 20 mins each way with no half time break. 

Seniors - play at 6.50pm 

Some grades may have a BYE so check the draw each week. Games will be played on Canterbury Anniversary Day (Cup Day). 

Any Defaults must be emailed to 5aside@prebbletonfootball.co.nz by Tuesday at 12pm.  This ensures we can contact the other team, and give them plenty of notice. 

Your questions can be sent to 5aside@prebbletonfootball.co.nz

Rules

Click here for the rules of 5-aside.

Sponsorship

Prebbleton Hotel are principle sponsors of the summer 5-aside. Field sponsorship is avaiable and a great way to expose your brand to hundreds of people every week over summer. Get in touch now with Shannon Gilmore 0275798811.

Code of Conduct 

We have a duty of care to all members and visitors. As such, all players, supporters, visitors and associates must agree to abide by the PFC Code of Conduct. This upholds the principles and values of our Club.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the club communicate? During the season mosly by email and Facebook. 

Do we need to have a mix of male and female players?

All senior teams must have a minimum of one female player on field at all times. Junior teams can be mixed, or all female or all male. 

Do we supply referees?

Each team needs to provide a referee and be prepared to referee at least half a game. Due to the number of teams entering the competition, we cannot provide referees for games. Juniors - maybe ask one of the older players to referee and agree a koha! 

Do we need to supply a team Manager?

Yes, all teams must have someone nominated to recieve communications and be the main point of contact. This must be the contact on the Registration Form.

Do we need to supply a Coach?

There is no formal coaching, only games. We will leave it up to individual teams to organise their own training sessions. 

Are there proper games or is it more a run-around/drills?

All 5-aside sessions are games. There are no drills or training sessions, but you are welcome to organise your own. 

Do we need to purchase your t-shirts? 

Teams supply their own team tops or use our bibs.There are bibs available each week if you have two teams with the same colour tops playing each other. Numbers on the tops are not essential.  Please put the colour of your shirts on your Registration Form.