Juniors
5th, 6th, 7th & 8th Grade
Information for parents:
Registrations:
- Players will be put into squads. Street address and school area are taken into account when placing into a team so the player may end in a team with someone they know.
- These grades are mustered. The dates for these musters are held at the clubrooms and we request that at least one parent /caregiver attend - players need not be in attendance. Musters normally take around one hour.
- 5th & 6th grade Muster - Monday 27th February at 7.30pm.
- 7th & 8th grade Muster – Tuesday 28th February at 7.30pm
Playing Equipment:
- The club will supply the player’s team shirt.
- Shorts are available from either Papakura Stirling Sports (normal shop hours) or
- Discount Apparel, which is opposite Papakura Dick Smiths (open 7.45am to 3.35pm Mon to Fri and 7.45am to noon on Saturday.
- Socks – can be purchased through our website or orders can be taken at the club.
- Shinpads are compulsory
- Football boots are an option but sneakers at this age are okay.
Trainings:
- As many teams as possible are to be encouraged to train on the same night and time, and place, each week. This is to encourage good communication within the coaches, teams and Club.
- Game days are on Saturdays and all are played at Bruce Pulman Park
- First game is Saturday 31st March 2012
PAPAKURA CITY FC – WHOLE OF FOOTBALL – SMALL WHITES
NZ Football has released it’s Whole of Football Plan that sets out a unified and strategic master plan that aligns all our development programmes to provide a unified pathway into the game and deliver a consistent experience to all participants. It’s not just about players – it also involves the ongoing development of coaches, referees and administrators.
Papakura City FC has begun the steps to ensure that our players and their supporters are well placed to take advantage of the resources and support being provided from NZ Football. We are very keen to find out more regarding the details of the Fun football festivals and the Skills Centres that are mentioned in the Plan, and are in constant contact with AFF and NZ Football.
Bruce McGrath will resume the role of Small Whites ‘Convener’ for 2012 and coordinate the 5th through to 8th grades within Papakura City FC.
Our Club is already ahead of a lot of Auckland Clubs having adopted the Small sided games approach for the 5th and 6th grades a few years ago.
The Small Whites ‘in house’ League has grown to include Manurewa AFC and Clendon Utd, and Drury Utd.
We also see the Fun Football Festivals becoming an important part of the season fixtures.
In the meantime, check out the Whole of Football Plan on the link below or contact Bruce to have a chat about 2011.
DOWNLOAD THE WHOLE OF FOOTBALL PLAN: click here
VIEW AND DOWNLOAD THE SMALL SIDED GAMES OPERATIONS MANUAL FOR 2011
VIEW NZ FOOTBALL PARENTS COMMUNICATION FROM JOHN HERDMAN
VIEW FAQ'S ON JUNIOR FRAMEWORK OF THE WHOLE OF FOOTBALL PLAN
Contact:
Bruce McGrath 2960919 021 570 581 vmkp@xtra.co.nz
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