At Wellington United we take a lot of pride in the opportunities we provide within football, regardless of your age, ability or gender. We are strong advocates for women's football – not because it's in vogue, but because it is very much the right and fair thing to do. Hosting no less than 5 women's teams at our club is testament to how far we've come, and we love to see other clubs making progress in the women's space too. We are not afraid to challenge the status quo, both on and off the field!
Wellington United provide a fantastic footballing and social environment for all of our Senior teams. Despite 'running on the smell of an oily rag' we continue to think outside the box year on year to update playing kits for our social teams, provide match balls and training equipment for all, and run events where members can let their hair down and further connect with our football whānau :)
We're an awesome little club, with a colorful history and an ever-growing personality!
Wellington United provide a fantastic footballing and social environment for all of our Senior teams. Despite 'running on the smell of an oily rag' we continue to think outside the box year on year to update playing kits for our social teams, provide match balls and training equipment for all, and run events where members can let their hair down and further connect with our football whānau :)
We're an awesome little club, with a colorful history and an ever-growing personality!
Player registrations
All players MUST be registered with Wellington United before playing.
To make things easier for our players/managers, we now utilise the registration system called Friendly Manager (much easier to use than Comet).
All players MUST be registered with Wellington United before playing.
To make things easier for our players/managers, we now utilise the registration system called Friendly Manager (much easier to use than Comet).
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Senior Club Membership Fees
Senior Club Membership Fees for 2023 are set at $280 per player and are due by the 1st of April each year. Payment plans are available, and a small number of casual players may be taken on at the Team Managers discretion. In real terms, this works out at approximately $60 per player being contributed towards the club running costs; which is really a drop in the bucket. Club running costs are significant and include clubroom hire, field hire, the cost of match strips, footballs, equipment and much more! Needless to say, our club is very much indebted to our good sorts, our life members, our sponsors, our funders and supporters. |
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Senior football training
Pre-season training
- Tier 1 teams | Generally starts late January / early February
- Tier 2 teams | Generally starts early March
Individual teams of course can make arrangements outside of allocated Wellington United Club slots at their own cost.
In-season training
- Tier 1 teams | Generally at Wakefield Park on Tuesday and Thursdays (First teams have priority)
- Tier 2 teams | Generally at Newtown 2 on either Tuesday or Thursday nights
After a heavy downpour, the Council sometimes close Newtown 2 to make sure it stays in the best possible condition for our match days. This means we need to check that the pitch is open if it's been raining.
All our training equipment and keys for the lights are secured.
Contact Sandy Cumpstone on 021 192 8547 if you need the code to access them.
Team gear allocation
Wellington United supply the following gear and equipment to each senior team:
- 1 x playing strip (including shirts and shorts) plus goalkeeper's top
Socks are NOT provided - 2 x match balls
- An assortment of training balls, cones and bibs (topped up as and when grant applications are successful)
More info about team gear (click here)
Buy hoodies and other merch through our Club Shop! (click here)
Home grounds
Men's and women's first teams | Newtown Park 1
Senior teams | Newtown Park 1 and 2, Wakefield Park, MacAlistair Park, Melrose Park and Wellington College
Kick-off times
Saturdays – Men | Generally 12:30pm or 2:30 pm
Saturdays – Women's W-League | Generally 12:00pm or 1:00pm
Sundays – Women | Generally 11:00am, 1:00pm or 3:00pm
Sundays – Men's U17 | Generally mornings
Cancellations and transfers
As the administrator of our competitions; Capital Football will advise of any transfers and/or cancellations through their website and at times through Facebook. Check the competition schedules on game-day to ensure everyone is going to the right ground!
Match day playing strips
All Wellington United senior teams play in orange shirts, royal blue shorts and royal blue socks.
A white 'change strip' is available on request when our colours clash with the opposition (eg Upper Hutt, Wests, Tawa and Stop Out).
All senior teams MUST launder their own team strip.
Shirts, shorts and socks MUST be washed separately in cold water with a little detergent.
Gear must be hung dry and NOT put in an electric dryer.
Match day team cards, referees and nets
Team cards are required for all women's teams and men's divisions 4 and above. At the end of each game, the team card must be counter-signed by an opposition representative and scanned to Capital Football no later than Monday following the game.
Please make sure ONLY registered players are listed on the team card.
Home teams must also supply:
- a referee if none has been allocated to your match
- nets and flags – available from the Newtown Park storage shed.
Match results / MVP 3-2-1s
All men's and women's match results and 3-2-1s need to be communicated to the club as soon as possible.
An online table is available for Captains/Managers to record these stats, which we'll upload to Comet on your behalf.
These results also feed in to one of our Club Awards :)
Clubrooms attendance
We expect all club players do their best to come back to the Clubrooms at the end of games scheduled on Newtown Park, or if you have a home game nearby. The Clubrooms are open for players and supporters every Saturday between 12 and 6pm, and every Sunday inline with our women's home matches. Of course there is a complimentary bevvy for each team's MVP for the day, not to mention a great range of food and drinks at fantastic prices that you certainly won't find in any pubs!
Duty team
If you play the Saturday midday match on Newtown 2, you'll also be the 'duty team' for the day. After inviting your opposition back to the Clubrooms for a drink and bite to eat, we ask that 1-2 players help in the kitchen. This generally means making a few toasties or popping a couple of cups through the dishwasher :)
This is OUR collective club, so clearing tables and helping out with the dishes should be what we do! The little things make a HUGE difference for our volunteer Good Sorts, and means that they can sit down and relax themselves!
Club events and support
As a non-profit organisation we rely on a few club events over the course of the year to help us operate, and to continue to offer some of the best facilities, services and equipment to our players. Our club of approximately 500 members is run by a small group of good sorts - although we are happy to say this cohort is growing! Any help to run or take part in organising events is hugely appreciated. They are also great for team bonding and meeting others. Who knows, you might just meet your significant other at one of these events!
Club events generally include our Welcoming Season Party, the annual Quiz Night, our famous Mid-Season Party, and of course our not to be missed Awards Night.
Club Night | First Saturday of each month *NEW*
Join us in the Clubrooms for our monthly Club Night! Drink specials, bar tabs, darts, and football banter – it’s a great night, not to be missed :)
Team behaviour
We expect a high standard of behaviour from all of our players – before, during and after their matches. Wellington United reserves the right to fine, ban or expel players who misrepresent the club. Every coach, manager and caregiver should read and understand the NZ Football Code of Conduct. It encourages fair and ethical treatment of all persons and organisations that come under the umbrella of New Zealand Football.
NZ Football Code of Conduct
Match day incidents
Any incidents involving Wellington United players/supporters and/or opposition team players must be reported to the Wellington United club chairperson NO LATER than the Monday following the match.
Fines
Any fines incurred by a player or team are the responsibility of the player or team concerned.
Fines must be paid to Wellington United prior to the team's next game.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q. If our team wants to change the kick-off time or day of a match, what do we do?
A. Contact the opposing team management to request time or date change and ONLY by their agreement can you proceed with the change request (unless exceptional circumstances exist). Once you have opposing team approval contact us and we will liaise with Capital Football on your team's behalf.
Q. Our team is short this weekend. Can we ask players from our other teams to play for us?
A. Generally yes, but it is easier/safer to move players up to your team rather than asking players from a higher division to play for you. There are a few ins and outs, so please read the Capital Football regrade rules so you're familiar with them. Note that near the end of the season there will be some players who can no longer be regraded at all due to the number of games that they've played for a particular team.
Q. The opposition team is not ready at kick-off time. How long must we wait?
A. All games must kick-off no later than 15 minutes after the scheduled kick-off time. If the opposition is still not ready
at this point you may abandon the match and report to Capital Football who will award your team a default win.
Please note that under certain circumstances the game may instead be replayed.
Q. An incident has occurred in the game and the game is abandoned before the final whistle?
A. Report the incident to our Club Chairperson in writing no later than Monday following the match. From here we will ensure that correct procedures are followed and that this incident is reported to Capital Football where appropriate.
Q. What happens if our opposition has strips with clashing colours?
A. It is the responsibility of the Away team to ensure they have a change strip in the case of a colour clash.
Q. What is the minimum number of players in a team before a game can kick-off?
A. A minimum of 7 players per team must take the field.
