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WELCOME TO SPC FOOTBALL

Football is one of the many heartbeats of sporting life at SPC. In 2026 we are fielding 10 teams (juniors and seniors) comprising of around 180 players, for all year groups and abilities. Coaching is provided by professional coaches (for Premier teams), staff, old boys, parents and senior students.

Our 1st XI play in a number of traditional annual fixtures against Palmerston North Boys High School, St John's Hastings, SPC Silverstream and Wellington College.

The 1st XI, 2nd XI and U15A sides all compete in National/Development Tournaments during Winter Tournament week (September).

All our teams play in the College Sport Wellington leagues with games played either Friday nights or Saturday mornings, depending on the grade.

We offer senior students the opportunity to undertake coaching and refereeing qualifications. If you are interested, please reach out to Samuel Mitrakas or Jonathan Millmow (details below).

SPC has provided a pathway and stepping stone to greater footballing endeavours, and we have produced a crop of quality players that have gone on to represent the All Whites and beyond.

OLD BOYS:

Kosta Barbarouses (currently Western Sydney Wanderers, All Whites)
James McGarry (currrently Brisbane FC, All Whites)
Liberato Cacace (currently Wrexham AFC, All Whites)
Clayton Lewis (ex All White)
Manyumow Achol (currently Dainava Club, South Sudan International)
Alby & Lukas Kelly-Heald (currently Wellington Phoenix)
Eamonn McCarron (currently Wellington Phoenix)

While other Old Boys - Jackson Manuel (currently South Island United) and Noah Karunaratne (currently Eastern Suburbs) both debuted for the Wellington Phoenix in 2022.

Many of our players have been invited to NZ U-17, U-19 and U-20 camps with some involved in the Oceania Qualifiers for the World Cup. A lot of our players have also gone down the route of a US Scholarship, and many other of our players have succeeded nationally, playing in NZ's Central and National League, and some now playing in the OFC Pro League.

Representing the SPC blue and white on the football field is a special feeling, embrace it.

Follow this link to join the SPC Football Facebook Page, for weekly updates from all football teams around the college: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1033798880865346

TRAINING:

First XI and U15A train 2x a week (Monday & Wednesday afternoons on the turf). Other teams train
1-2 times per week, depending on the team. This is either on a section of the turf or Kilbirnie Park.

UNIFORM:
ALL SPC football players are expected to wear their correct uniform to every game. SPC will provide a playing top. Players are expected to buy their own blue shorts and royal blue socks. These can be purchased from Kilbirnie Sports. Shinpads are COMPULSORY, and football boots. Studs (metals), are not permitted on astro turfs.

Note: First XI and U15 Premier players will receive a playing top from the school. U15 Premier players must purchase their own white shorts. Socks (blue and white) must be purchased separately too for U15 Premier and First XI players.

VENUES:
Wellington Schools and regional clubs. They change most weeks.

COMPETITION:
Friday afternoons/nights or Saturday mornings, dependent on grade.

SEASON:
Terms 2 and 3

2026 START DATE: Friday 1st May/Saturday 2nd May

2026 END DATE: Saturday 22nd August

COST (2026): $175
*there are extra fees for premier teams including professional coaching, exchanges and tournaments.