Regular Season Information


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. 

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.

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


Junior Football (10-13 years)

Junior football is for players born between 2013-16, is played on Saturday mornings in the Mainland competition and is split into age bands, playing on different fields around the city at various times.

The focus is still on enjoyment, with no results or tables being recorded.

At the start of the season, players are placed in teams based on graded ability, friendship groups, association to the coach, or general allocation.

2026 Grading Info:

  • 10th boys/mixed: 4-5pm Barnett Park, 23rd & 25th of February.
  • 11th boys/mixed: 4-5pm Barnett Park, 24th & 26th February.
  • 11th girls: 4-5pm Barnett Park, 24th & 26th February.
  • 12th boys/mixed: 5:15-6:15pm Barnett Park, 23rd & 25th of February.
  • 13th boys/mixed: 5:15-6:15pm Barnett Park, 24th & 26th February


  • 13th girls: Pre season sessions 5pm Monday & Thursday Ferrymead Park - starting January 26th.
  • For further info - womens@fbfc.co.nz


Ferrymead Bays FC has multiple teams playing in each age grade.

Junior games start on Saturday, May 2nd, 2026.

Boys/mixed:

  • 10th boys/mixed       7-aside      25 min halves     9:15am    
  • 11th boys/mixed       7-aside      25 min halves    10:30am    
  • 12th boys/mixed       9-aside      25 min halves     9:15am     
  • 13th boys/mixed       9-aside      30 min halves    10:30am    

Girls only: 

  • 11th girls only            7-aside       25 min halves    10:30am   
  • 13th girls only            9-aside       30 min halves    10:30am   

Fee: $240

Link to register: https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/471097

Junior playing kit: Players need boots and shinpads. Shirts are provided and navy shorts and socks can be bought from our online shop.

Further information

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