Who Fun Football is suited to:
Our Fun Football programme is designed for players who have moved beyond First Kicks and are ready to further develop their football skills, confidence, and understanding of the game in a fun, supportive, and inclusive environment. Players are mixed-gender, and all abilities are welcome.
What a Typical Season Looks Like:
The junior football season typically aligns with School Terms 2 and 3 with additional football opportunities provided throughout the year through our Golazo Skills Sessions, Golazo Academy Sessions and School Holiday Programmes.
Players who are a part of the Fun Football programme take part in:
Our Development Approach:
At Wellington United, our junior programme is built around creating positive and enjoyable football experiences.
For our Fun Football programme this means:
Our sessions align with New Zealand Football’s Whole of Football Plan 2.0, ensuring players develop at the right pace in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment. Above all, we want every child to feel welcomed, valued, and excited to come back each week.
Coaching & Player Support
Our Fun Football Programme trainings are led and overseen by our qualified club coaches; with support from our Good Sorts (Volunteer) Parent Coaches. Game Days are overseen by our Good Sorts Parent Coaches.
We provide:
What’s Included:
Your registration includes:
Football Kit / Team Uniform :)
The uniform for Wellington United club teams are:
Some families prefer to purchase their own playing shirt, this is available via the link below.
Team Uniform shorts and socks can be purchased through our Online Club Shop HERE.
Hoodies and other Club Items are also available – delivery is quick too! :)
Families will also need to provide:
Player Pathways:
Wellington United offers a clear and inclusive player pathway from junior football through to youth, to senior, and competitive football, including strong girls’ and women’s pathways. Our goal is to support players at every stage of their development, whether their ambition is social football, competitive pathways, coaching, refereeing, or a lifelong enjoyment of the game.
Questions?
If you have any questions please contact us on [email protected]
How to Register:
Registrations are completed online via our Friendly Manager portal - click the button below :)
Please note that children will be placed into an appropriate team, and this will be communicated before the first game day of the season.
Our Fun Football programme is designed for players who have moved beyond First Kicks and are ready to further develop their football skills, confidence, and understanding of the game in a fun, supportive, and inclusive environment. Players are mixed-gender, and all abilities are welcome.
What a Typical Season Looks Like:
The junior football season typically aligns with School Terms 2 and 3 with additional football opportunities provided throughout the year through our Golazo Skills Sessions, Golazo Academy Sessions and School Holiday Programmes.
Players who are a part of the Fun Football programme take part in:
- Weekly Training Sessions – Generally on Mondays at Akau Tangi Sports Centre
- Weekly Game – Generally on Saturday Mornings on Newtown Park 2
- Festival Days – Every 4 or so weeks there is a Festival Day, where we will either host a festival, or travel to another ground in Southern Wellington. Parents will be advised of Festivals in advance through club emails.
Our Development Approach:
At Wellington United, our junior programme is built around creating positive and enjoyable football experiences.
For our Fun Football programme this means:
- Learning through fun, game-based activities
- Developing ball mastery and coordination
- Building confidence and teamwork
- Encouraging fair play, respect, and sportsmanship
Our sessions align with New Zealand Football’s Whole of Football Plan 2.0, ensuring players develop at the right pace in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment. Above all, we want every child to feel welcomed, valued, and excited to come back each week.
Coaching & Player Support
Our Fun Football Programme trainings are led and overseen by our qualified club coaches; with support from our Good Sorts (Volunteer) Parent Coaches. Game Days are overseen by our Good Sorts Parent Coaches.
We provide:
- Session plans and coaching guidance.
- Ongoing support and resources for parent coaches.
- A strong club community to lean on.
What’s Included:
Your registration includes:
- Wellington United playing top (to be returned at season end)
- Weekly Training Sessions
- Weekend Games and/or Festival Days
- Access to Qualified Coaches
- Club Development Programmes
- Access to Club Facilities and Grounds
Football Kit / Team Uniform :)
The uniform for Wellington United club teams are:
- Royal Blue Nike shorts.
- Royal Blue Nike socks.
- Safety Orange Nike shirt (provided by the club)
Some families prefer to purchase their own playing shirt, this is available via the link below.
Team Uniform shorts and socks can be purchased through our Online Club Shop HERE.
Hoodies and other Club Items are also available – delivery is quick too! :)
Families will also need to provide:
- Football boots for game days.
- Runners or suitable indoor shoes for trainings.
- Shin pads (are compulsory and are to be worn under the socks).
- Water for trainings and game days.
Player Pathways:
Wellington United offers a clear and inclusive player pathway from junior football through to youth, to senior, and competitive football, including strong girls’ and women’s pathways. Our goal is to support players at every stage of their development, whether their ambition is social football, competitive pathways, coaching, refereeing, or a lifelong enjoyment of the game.
Questions?
If you have any questions please contact us on [email protected]
How to Register:
Registrations are completed online via our Friendly Manager portal - click the button below :)
Please note that children will be placed into an appropriate team, and this will be communicated before the first game day of the season.
