WINTER SEASON
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Papakura City FC
Winter Season Football Teams

PLAY WINTER FOOTBALL
Registrations OPEN!

Our Winter Season at Papakura City FC offers a wide range of football opportunities for players of all ages, from our youngest first-time kickers to our competitive senior teams. We are proud to provide structured Junior and Youth Development Programmes for those seeking an extra challenge, alongside a dedicated Girls and Women's pathway designed to foster confidence and skill in a supportive environment. With a focus on community and a love for the game, we ensure there is a place for every member of our football family to enjoy lifelong participation in football.

2026 Season Fees

U5s (Kura Kicks - players born 2021) $85 (running in Term 2 & 3 on Friday Nights)
U6s & U7s (Kura Kicks - players born 2019 - 2020) $85 (running in Term 2 & 3 on Friday Nights)
8th Grade - 12th Grade incl 13th Grade Girls (Juniors - players born 2014 - 2018 ) $190
13th - 17th Grade (Youth - players born 2013 - 2009) $215 (TDP Teams have a different fee structure)
Seniors $295

Fee Payments:

Payment is required at the point of registration by credit / debit card
If you can't pay online at the time of registrations due to financial reasons please contact the club Treasurer (treasurer@papakuracityfc.org.nz) or Secretary (admin@papakuracityfc.org.nz) to arrange a payment plan. All payment plans will be through the GoCardless direct debit system

2026 Age Groups

Age Groups for Junior & Youth are as follows:

JUNIORS

8th Grade Mixed & Girls - born 2018
9th Grade Mixed & Girls - born 2017
10th Grade Mixed & Girls - born 2016
11th Grade Mixed & Girls - born 2015
12th Grade Mixed & Girls - born 2014
13th Grade Girls - born 2013

YOUTH

13th Grade Mixed - born 2013
14th Grade Mixed - born 2012
15th Grade Mixed & Girls - born 2011
17th Grade Mixed & Girls - born 2010 / 2009 (and 2008 born girls)

Please note 8th Grade (previously Small Whites) & 9th Grade will be undergoing some changes with New Zealand Football's Whole of Football 2.0 plan. 8th Grade will now be on a Saturday morning.

Junior Development Programme - please find more information on our website (HERE) and answer the relevant question in the form below if you're interested in this programme. The balance of the total programme fee will be invoiced seperately once numbers / teams are confirmed.

Youth Talent Development Programme - players can register for the season prior to the TDP teams being named and the balance of the total programme fee will be invoiced separately once teams are named. To register to trial for a TDP team (13th grade - 17th grade) or for more information about the programme see HERE

Term by Term Skills Centres - Futsal Mondays & Football Mondays and Wednesdays - to register please see HERE

Kura Kicks Term 2 - Friday Night Football, game nights only. For players born 2019 - 2022. For more information please see HERE

Girls & Women's

The Girls and Women’s Winter Season provides a safe and supportive environment for players of all abilities to develop their skills on and off the field. The club offers a range of girls-only teams and specialized programs to encourage participation, confidence, and personal growth.

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KURA KICKS
Born 2019 - 2022

Kura Kicks is a term-based football program for our youngest players held on Friday evenings at McLennan Park during Terms 2 and 3. The sessions focus on small-sided games to encourage participation.

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JUNIORS
Born 2018 - 2014

The Junior Winter Season provides structured Saturday morning games across the South Auckland and Franklin areas. Teams participate in a mix of home and away fixtures, with a focus on skill development and team play.

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YOUTH
Born 2009 - 2013

The Youth Winter Season provides structured Saturday morning games across the Auckland Region. Teams participate in a mix of home and away fixtures, with a focus on team formation through friend requests and previous team placements.

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Junior Development Programme

The Junior Development Programme offers structured, club-coached team environments for players committed to accelerating their football skills. These teams include twice-weekly training sessions and supervised game days led by experienced coaches to ensure consistent development and progression.

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Youth Talent Development Programme

The Youth Talent Development Programme (TDP) provides a high-performance pathway for players aiming to compete in the highest regional youth leagues. This intensive program includes three weekly training sessions and incorporates Futsal to enhance technical skills, quick decision-making, and overall player development.

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SENIORS

The Seniors Winter Season offers competitive and social football options, including Premier, Under 23, Open Grade, and Over 40s teams. Matches are held on Saturdays (Men's) & Sundays (Women's) within the Northern Region Football competitions, providing opportunities for both performance-focused and community-based players.

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