5TH/6TH GRADE ROTORUA
First Kicks is for our smallest footballers - U5 & U6 year olds.
There is no football on Kings Birthday, Matariki weekend, or the middle and last weekend of the school holidays. Last Game day is 30th August 2025.
Puarenga Park Pitch Map HERE.
Saturday 24th August 2024
Skill Activities 2024 Season HERE
Activity 1: Runaway Trucks
Activity 2: Summer Holiday
Examples of the weekly activities can be viewed on the NZF Coachmate app and/or on the website at NZF McDonald's Junior Framework Coaching Manual
Activity Timeline -
Please note: the team named first in the draw stays on their allocated pitch, the team named second rotates to the next pitch (move alphabetically A – B – C etc.).
The McDonalds Junior Football fun games/activities play a major part in each session. Please use them and support the development and enjoyment of our future footballers.
Our goal is to enthuse young players so that they fall in love with the sport and stay in it for life. These activities offer volunteer coaches with a variety of fun games, each focusing on a particular technical outcome. Every activity is an opportunity for young children to take part in fun, enjoyable football games that will develop them as players and people.
It is important to check that SMILES are evident in your sessions:
Thank you for supporting the growth and development of football.
Key Points - First Kicks
ALL ABOUT FIRST KICKS
First Kicks Information Booklet 2024: Click HERE
First Kicks National Playing Rules: Click HERE
Introduction to Coaching Courses: Click HERE
Skill Activities 2024 Season: Click HERE
Examples of the weekly activities can be viewed on the NZF Coachmate app and/or on the website at