7 A-side

For players aged 9-10 years old as of1st May 2024

The 7 Aside player will play games with motivational and competitive challenges, with a growing emphasis placed on the learning of technical skills. Game days tend be more focused on the matches themselves with 7v7 Home and Away games against other clubs. However the focus is still on enjoyment getting the whole team involved and not about winning.

Players train once during the week with the aid of age appropriate drills within the Whole of Football Plan from NZ Football.

Players will be managed into teams of 7-8 players and will play together for the whole season

When & Where:

Training day and time is generally mid-week and decided by the coach. Sessions run for approximatly 60 mins during after school hours.

Game Days are on Saturday Mornings either at Home (Hockey Park )or away in Dannevirke or Pahiatua. 

Meet & Warmup: 10:00am

Kick Off: 10:30am

Game Length: 50 mins , (2x25min halves)

What will they need:

• All players require a pair of shin pads & pair of Football boots. Shin pads can be purchased from most sports gear outlets or from our club shop for $9. WAFC does have a large selection of loan boots donated by our playing families. Please enquire with the club if you need help obtaining a pair.
• Players will also need to purchase Royal blue football socks - available through our club shop.
  
• WAFC provides team uniforms which are allocated for the season then returned.
• Drink Bottle.
• Warm clothing.

How does this happen:

7 Aside is usually coached by one of the Parents and/or older siblings which provides them with an ideal oppurtunity to increase their Coaching abilities. The team also requires at least one parent to manage things like Communications, Uniforms, Player of the Day certs etc and is there to basically support the coach.

If you have registered for this grade please read "Everything you need to know" under the info tab.