Fun Football – 7-8 yrs old (Born 2016-2017)

Children are placed into teams (up to 10 players per team) and play in a 5-a-side competition every Saturday at the A&P Showgrounds against other teams from the Pukekohe and Drury Clubs. They learn specific technical skills in a fun, motivational environment.


The sports research behind the programme has identified the key principles that underpin the Junior Player Development. The Framework ensures the training provided is correct in the following,

  • Accumulation of hours and number of touches
  • Early engagement
  • Recognition of development age
  • Training time allocation
  • Four corner approach – Technical & Tactical, Physical, Mental, Social/Emotional
  • Age appropriate games


2 games are played each Saturday Morning starting 9am, always at Pukekohe A & P grounds.  Please arrive by 8.30am to warm up and to ensure everyone is organised and ready to go when the hooter goes at 9.00am.  Playing shirts & shorts will be given out by your coaches to be returned at end of season. You need to provide Boots & Shin Pads. All players will receive a new pair of socks.  Fun Football season runs from early May to late August, exact dates TBC.

There will also be a weekly afternoon training session at Dr John Lightbody Reserve in Tuakau. (Day/time to be confirmed by the coach of the team.)


Fees

The fees for the 2024 season have been set as follows


Junior – Fun Football (7-8 yrs)

$100 Earlybird 

$120 Standard


Please pay fees via internet banking to Tuakau Soccer Club – 06-0469-0042232-00 Please use player’s FULL NAME and DATE OF BIRTH and FEES as bank reference. 

Early bird Fees are to be paid by 22nd March 2024. After 22nd March, Standard Fees apply. Payment plans can be arranged please contact Treasurer - Tania via the club email.  Family Discounts are available for 3 or more children.​​​​​​​


Wet Weather

In the case of very wet weather, the A & P Showgrounds may be closed.  There are various ways to check if First Kicks or Fun Football will go ahead in the case of inclement weather.  We recommend you join the 'Southern Small Whites Football' Facebook group.  You can also check the Pukekohe club website:  www.pukekoheafc.com frequently to provide information as to whether play will happen on a Saturday, or alternatively you can phone the PUKEKOHE CLUB WET WEATHER LINE:  027 483 4078.  A message will be left on the phone by 7.40am on any given raining Saturday.  Please do not leave a message on this phone as it is not checked regularly.