Who's it for?

At North Wellington Football Club, we want every child to feel at home. Fun Football grades are based on a child’s age as of December 31 in the playing year. For example, if your child turns 8 or 9 by December 31, 2026, they’ll be in Fun Football

Fun Football players are in the FUNdamental Phase of player development and are typically experiencing football for the first time. It is important that their first experience is fun and engaging to help them fall in love with the game and includes lots of movement and touches with the ball to grow a players fundamental skill and movement competency. Fun Football allows children to discover the game at their own speed by learning through fun activities and games

Fomat:

Players: 5 v 5 (With Goal Keepers)

Goal Size: 4 x 2m

Pitch Size: 35m x 25m

Substitues: 2 Rolling Subs

Ball Size: 3 – U8 , 4 – U9

Position: Rotate positions evenly between GK, defenders and attackers

When and Where We Play:

Get ready to kick off the weekend with us! Fun Football sessions for Grades 8 & 9 are held every Saturday from 8:30 to 9:30 AM at Alex Moore Park in Johnsonville. 

Throughout the season, we spice things up with festivals where local teams come together for some epic matches. It's all about adding that extra dash of excitement and variety to the season!

Training Sessions:

While we don't have set club training nights, your coach may arrange training sessions during the week.

What do you need?

Players will receive a North Wellington FC playing shirt for the season, which should be returned at the end of the season. Club shorts and socks can be conveniently purchased online via Inter Football.

Additionally, here's a list of other items you'll need or may find helpful:

• Shin Pads! 
• Water bottle
• Appropriate footwear

Registration Details 

The fees for 2025 are $165.00.

Coaches and Teams 

At Fun Football, every player is placed into a team, complete with its own unique name and an enthusiastic parent coach. We believe that sports are most enjoyable when played with friends, so we do our best to group children with their buddies whenever possible. 

Code of Conduct 

To ensure a positive and respectful environment for everyone involved, we uphold the North Wellington Football Club's code of conduct.

You can find the full details of our code of conduct Here​​​​​​​

Getting Involved 

If you're keen to rediscover the joy of football through your children's eyes, why not consider becoming a Coach, Grade Co-ordinator or Team Manager?

We provide support materials and courses to help you get started. Coaching takes less time than you might imagine, and the satisfaction of witnessing your team's joy and success is truly rewarding.

If you're contemplating coaching but would like to chat with someone first, please contact us. 

Grade Coordinator

If you have any questions or need further information, feel free to reach out, get in contact with:

Shannon Perera - funfootball@northwellingtonfootball.com

Rachel Woodhall - junioryouthdevelopment@northwellingtonfootball.com