First Kicks & Fun Football Information - 2026

First Kicks (4 - 7 years) 

Our First Kicks programme is for boys and girls (born 2019-2022) who are just starting on their football journey and want to learn basic skills, play games and make new friends.

Where: Ferrymead Park.

When: Saturday mornings, 9-10am for 4-5 years, 10-11am for 6-7 years, starting on May 2nd, 2026.

Format: 30 minutes - fun skill based activities. 30 minutes - 3v3 mini games. 

Game rules: https://www.sporty.co.nz/asset/downloadasset?id=6123f6fb-c022-494c-af05-05af1946b6d8

Teams: No fixed teams.

What to bring: Football boots, shin guards, drink bottle, weather appropriate clothing.

Skills sessions: Mondays 4-5pm at Ferrymead Park.

Fee: $175

Register here: https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/471097

Further information: Visit our Facebook page: FBFC First Kicks/ Fun Football 2025

Ferrymead Fun Football  (8 - 9 years) 

Our Fun Football programme is designed for 8–9 year olds who want to learn, improve, and most importantly — enjoy the game. We focus on skill development, confidence building, teamwork, game understanding, and having fun in a positive environment.

Where: Ferrymead Park

When: Saturday mornings 9:30am, staring on May 2nd 2026.

Format: 30 minutes - skill station rotation. 45 minutes - 3x 15 minute 5v5 games.

Game rules: https://www.sporty.co.nz/asset/downloadasset?id=dee68f0a-4c90-4468-a7b1-f62481cd8547

Teams: No fixed teams to start the season.

What to bring: Football boots, shin guards, drink bottle, weather appropriate clothing.

Skill sessions: Tuesdays 4-5pm at Ferrymead Park.

Fee: $175

Register here: https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/471097

Girls Only First Kicks (4 - 9 years)

Alongside the above mixed First Kicks programme we will be again running our girls only option. It will follow the same format as the boys/mixed programme with fun activites and mini games and will be led by our awesome coaches from the Women's 1st team! Times and age group splits will slightly be slightly different to the mixed programme - see below for more info.

Where: Ferrymead Park.

When: Saturday mornings, 9-10am for 4-6 years, 10-11am for 7-9 years, starting on May 2nd, 2026.

Format: 30 minutes - fun skill based activities. 30 minutes - 3v3 mini games. 

Game rules: https://www.sporty.co.nz/asset/downloadasset?id=6123f6fb-c022-494c-af05-05af1946b6d8

Teams: No fixed teams.

What to bring: Football boots, shin guards, drink bottle, weather appropriate clothing.

Skills sessions: Mondays 4-5pm at Ferrymead Park.

Further information

Community Development Manager     Luke Pritchard       022 135 6817           cdm@fbfc.co.nz