GIRLS & WOMEN FOOTBALL & FUTSAL
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Girls and Women
​​​​​​​Football & Futsal at Papakura City FC

The Girls & Women space at Papakura City FC is a safe, welcoming, and encouraging environment for players of all ages and abilities.

It’s a place where girls and women can enjoy football, build confidence, make friends, and develop both on and off the field.

For parents, it offers peace of mind knowing their child is part of a supportive club culture that values respect, inclusion, and personal growth. At PCFC, we’re proud to create a space where girls and women feel they belong and are supported every step of their football journey.

What's New in 2026?
​​​​​​​The Whole of Football 2.0 plan will see the way football is played change slightly. Research undertaken by NZ Football shows that playing smaller formats of the game for longer significantly increases involvement in the game and touches on the ball for players, which accelerates skill development and better prepares participants for the transition to 11 vs 11 football.

Junior/Youth girls' competitions 2026
​​​​​​​In 2026, NRF offers the following Junior/Youth girls' competitions:

Junior Girls

  • U10/11 Girls  (7v7 & 25-minute halves)
  • U12/13 Girls  (9v9 & 27.5 minute halves)

Youth Girls

  • 15 Girls (11v11 & 35min halves) 14-16 years old
  • 17 Girls (11v11 & 45min halves) 16-18 years old, with dispensation available for 19-year-olds.

Girls 8&9
​​​​​​​For girls turning 8 and 9 this year, changes under the new Whole of Football 2.0 plan mean these age groups in girls and mixed will be “in-house”, similar to our Kura Kicks & Small Whites Friday Night Football.

They will play the 5v5 format.

We are currently in discussions with NRF and local clubs about a “Southern Girls Club Hub” for this age group, where we will be working with other local clubs to run a local competition for our 8/9 Girls.

Papakura City FC Girls Teams 2026
​​​​​​​We are looking to have the following girls' teams in 2026

  • U8/9 Girls (We want to have a team in each age, but may combine depending on numbers.)
  • U10/11 Girls (we want to have a team in each age, but may combine depending on numbers)
  • U12 Girls 
  • U13 Girls
  • 15th Girls (aged 14 - 16 years)
  • 17th Girls (aged 16 - 18 years)

What Age Group Is My Child In?

Junior grades are based on birth year:

  • 8/9th Grade – Born 2017 / 2018
  • 10/11th Grade – Born 2015 / 2016
  • 12/13th Grade – Born 2013 / 2014

Key Dates

  • Registrations close Friday, 27th March
  • Team Allocation Night - Wednesday 1st April
  • Games start Saturday, 2nd May

Quick Links

Girls and Women's Football & Futsal Opportunities at Papakura City FC

Friday Night Girls Only Football! - 4-9 Years Old

New in 2026

Don’t let other sports stop you from playing football this year! We are organising Friday Nights Girls Only Football in 2026 for our youngest players.

Milo Fantails - Girls Only 4-10 Years Old

MILO Fantails is a programme designed to attract new female players aged 4–10 years old to the beautiful game through sessions focused on helping girls make friends, having fun, improving their skills, and being active through football.

Girls Only Winter Season Football Teams

Every year we look to have a girls only option for all ages. For Winter Season competitions, we will look to have

  • U8/9 Girls (We want to have a team in each age, but may combine depending on numbers.)
  • U10/11 Girls (we want to have a team in each age, but may combine depending on numbers)
  • U12 Girls 
  • U13 Girls
  • 15th Girls (aged 14 - 16 years)
  • 17th Girls (aged 16 - 18 years)

​​​​​​​Game Days for 8th & 9th Grade Girls

(Players born 2017 & 2018)

These grades are run in-house (Non-NRF Competitions)

When are games?

  • We are currently in discussions with NRF and local clubs about a “Southern Girls Club Hub” for this age group where we will be working with other local clubs to run a local competition for our 8/9 Girls. The proposed time is Friday nights. We will hopefully have an update the week of 16th March.

Why is it different to last year?

8th Grade (previously Small Whites) and 9th Grade will be transitioning under New Zealand Football’s Whole of Football 2.0 plan.

  • The format for these age groups is 5v5 with goalkeepers. 
  • Games are 3 x 15 minutes
  • Teams will be made up of 8 -9 players

Game Days for 10th–12th Grade

(Players born 2014–2016)

These grades are run by Northern Region Football (NRF).

When are games?

  • Saturdays
  • Between 9:00am – 12:30pm (timings depend on each club's field scheduling)
  • Start date: Saturday 2nd May

Where are games played?

  • Home games: McLennan Park
  • Away games: Teams travel around South Auckland / Franklin

No games:

  • King’s Birthday Weekend (30th May)
  • ​​​​​​​Matariki / School Holiday weekend (11th July) *Subject to change by NRF

What is different to last year?

There have been changes across all age groups under the New Zealand Football Whole of Football 2.0 plan. 9th Grade girls have gone in-house to the clubs. 10th & 11th Grade are now combined with the same format. 13th Grade girls stay in the 9v9 format as previously but are combined with the 12th Grade as they are the same format.

​​​​​​​10/11th Grade Girls

  • The format for 10/11th Grade Girls is 7v7 with goalkeepers. Teams will be made up of approx. 10 players
  • Games are 2 x 20 - 25 minute halves for 10/11th grade.

12th / 13th Grade Girls

  • The format for 12/13th Grade Girls is 9v9 with goalkeepers. Teams will be made up of approx. 12 players
  • Games are 2 x 25 - 30 minute halves for 12/13th grade.

When & Where Is Training?

Training sessions for all Juniors are held at:

  • Opaheke Sports Park
  • Occasionally McLennan Park

Training day and times will be based on the parent/volunteer coach once teams are formed alongside field space availability.

What Gear Do We Need?

All players must have:

  •  Shinpads (compulsory for safety)

  • Long Adidas blue socks

  • Adidas blue soccer shorts

  • Boots (no metal sprigs)

  • Club playing shirt (provided for the season)

Please:

  • Wear the club shirt for game days only & take care of it throughout the season

Gear is available through our FootballHQ Club Shop and at advertised pop up gear nights.

Club jackets and hoodies are also available online.

Communication

General communication will be emailed and posted in these places:

- Junior Facebook group (Junior & Youth Facebook Group)

- Main club Facebook page. 

Draws (10th - 13th Grade Girls)

  • Can be found on the NRF website under NRF South Auckland Junior Competitions.

  • Team Coaches and Managers are responsible for checking where and when each team is playing and informing the team.
  • Fixtures are confirmed Friday evenings so make sure there have been no changes.

Cancellations

  • Generally communicated from NRF to club admin and posted on the NRF Facebook page as soon as a decision between NRF & the Auckland Council has been made (in the case of bad weather throughout the week).
  • Coaches & Managers of affected teams will be emailed to share the information with their teams. This can sometimes happen as late notice as early Saturday morning.
  • If you don't hear anything, assume it's ON!
  • Please do not contact club admins to ask if sessions are on prior to these times as we won't know and our phones get tied up, stopping us from getting updates out.