Examples of the McDonalds Junior Footabll fun games/skill activities for training and pre-match warm-ups can be viewed on the NZF Coachmate app.
The Thames Valley region is split into two areas for the U6 and U8 competitions.
- Eastside: Mercury Bay FC, Tairua FC, Te Rerernga School, Whangamata JFC & Whenuakite School.
- Westside: Hauraki Plains JSC, Paeroa FC, Te Aroha Cobras Junior AFC & Thames JFC..
U6 Match Day Format
- Eastside: 45-60 minutes of activities and games. 4v4 optimal playing format.
- A club/school's U6 and U8 players will play at the same venue. The draw only shows the club/school’s name, so clubs/schools will know if they are hosting or travelling. Once at the venue games will then be organised (recommended clubs/school’s contact each other prior to the weekend to get a gauge on player numbers).
- Westside: Travelling First Kicks Cluster with all U6 teams playing at the same venue (Thames JFC not participating). 4v4 optimal playing format.
- Teams play 3 x 12-minute games against different opposition.
- Venues are: Te Aroha - 11 May, Hauraki Plains - 18 May, Paeroa - 25 May, First Kicks Festival (Tairua) - 8 June, In-House - 15 June, Te Aroha - 22 June, Hauraki Plains - 6 July, Paeroa - 27 July, First Kicks Festival (Mercury Bay) - 3 August, Te Aroha - 10 August, Hauraki Plains - 17 August, Paeroa - 24 August, First Kicks Festival (Te Aroha) - 31 August.
It is important to check that SMILES are evident in all sessions:
- S - Safe
- M - Maximum participation
- I - Inclusive
- L - Learning
- E - Enjoyable
- S - Successful
Thank you for supporting the growth and development of football.
ALL U6 & U8 TEAMS WILL BE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FIRST KICKS FESTIVALS. FESTIVALS WILL BE HELD ON: 8th JUNE (TAIRUA) - 3rd AUGUST (WHITIANGA) - 31st AUGUST (TE AROHA).
To toggle between the U6 Eastside and U6 Westside draws use the little drop down arrow to the far right of the competition name.
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