Petone FC
GIRLS ONLY LEAGUE
KEY DATES
Season starts 4 May.
Season ends 31 August.
No games in middle week of school holidays.
Overview
Junior girls (U7/8 - U11/12) have several options for playing football:
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Girls-only league: open to players from age 7 up and teams play on a Sunday morning (information on this page).
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Mixed football: girls play in teams with boys and girls (information here).
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Mixed and Girls only: girls can select both mixed and girls-only meaning they play both Saturday and Sunday.
Youth girls have two options for playing football:
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Girls-only league: U14 and U16 grades. Teams play on a Sunday morning (information here).
Girls Only Football Programme
The Girls Only League is open to all girls of all abilities aged 7 to 16 (born 2018 to 2009). Games are played on Sunday mornings. The focus of the league is on fun and participation - meaning that the league is suitable for girls first learning football right through to those who have good skills and have played a while.
Simply register for the season to join our traditional programme! You'll be allocated into a team before the season begins, and assigned a weekly training session day/time.
Football Development Programme (U12)
Our Football Development Programme (FDP) provides players with a fun, well coached and professional training environment to develop their football skills. The programme is team-based, so all players involved get the consistency of working with the same teammates and coaches throughout the year. This programme is available for girls in the U12 grade (born in 2013-2014.)
Alongside registering for the season, you'll need to sign up for our FDP Term 1 ID sessions. Go to our FDP page for more information.
Talent Development Programme (U14-U16)
The Talent Development Programme (TDP) is a year-long programme designed to provide a high-quality, competitive, and engaging environment that empowers aspiring players and passionate coaches to achieve their full potential. This programme is available for girls in the U14 and U16 grades (born in 2012-2009.)
Alongside registering for the season, you'll need to sign up for our TDP Term 1 ID sessions. Go to our Girls TDP page for more information.
Additional Information
Juniors Day: Date and Time TBC. Come along and ask your questions about the upcoming season, register, play some fun games of football, sausage sizzle/drinks, Football Central will be selling team gear and later the bar will be open for the Central League Men’s team game from 2.00pm.
About the league
As noted above, the Girls Only League is open to all girls of all abilities aged 7 to 14 (born 2018 to 2011). Your child's 'grade' is based on their age - for example children who turn 9 in 2025 will be in grade 9.
The focus of the league is on fun and participation - meaning that the league is suitable for girls first learning football right through to those who have good skills and have played a while.
Teams play small-sided games on artificial turf (and so matches are rarely cancelled). Games are played on Sunday mornings.
The time and location for each week’s games is determined by a draw published by Capital Football, which can be found here. You can find details on Wellington region ground locations here.
The number of players allowed on the field at a time (including a goalkeeper) is as follows:
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GOSL Grades 7-8: 5 players
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GOSL Grades 9-10: 7 players
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GOSL Grades 11-12: 9 players
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GOSL Grades 13-14: 11 players
About team trainings
Players usually participate in a training after school once a week. Team trainings will be led by a parent coach from each team. Turn up to your team training and the weekly Sunday morning game. Play with your friends, meet new friends, and enjoy some fun football on the weekend.
When and where?
Key dates
Season start: Sunday 4 May
Season end: Sunday 31 August
Games: Sunday mornings (and occasionally Friday evenings) at a time and location depending on the weekly draw published by Capital Football.
Trainings: See details above.
School holiday break
Football runs on the first and last weekend of the school holidays, but we take a break for Easter weekend (if it falls during the season) and the middle weekend of the school holidays.
School Holiday and Summer Programmes
The club runs a popular school holiday programme, and summer programmes during terms 1 and 4. We would love to see your child involved! More information can be found on the "Programmes" page here.
What gear do you need?
Players need to have their own:
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Plain navy shorts.
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Navy football socks.
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Football boots.
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Shin pads.
Football boots and shin pads can be bought from most sports stores and off TradeMe. Socks and shorts can be purchased from Football Central or from most sports retailers in Wellington.
The club provides each team with the following gear at the beginning of the season (all of which must be returned at the end of the season):
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Navy Petone FC playing tops (1 per player).
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Bibs.
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A player of the day trophy and certificates.
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Balls and cones.
Coaches and managers
We want to create a fun and positive environment for our players. The more support, encouragement and involvement from parents the better!
Team management
Each team needs a manager to:
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take responsibility for the team's gear, and ensure it is all returned at the end of the season;
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act as a point of contact for the team - for example, making sure players know when and where to turn up on Saturdays; and
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award the player of the day award each weekend.
Coaching
Trainings are led by parents and volunteers, so we need your input to help make the season a success. You don't need to be a football pro - you just need to be enthusiastic and willing to learn. The club provides a range of coach development trainings and resources to help keen coaches improve their coaching ability.
Refereeing
Saturday games need to be refereed by a parent or other volunteer. Refereeing courses are available to those interested in upskilling.
How to register
Step 1: Register for the winter season
Click the button below to register for the 2025 season.
Choose to pay your registration fee online (via credit card) or via a payment plan. If you'd like to pay via a payment plan, please email adminsupport@petonefootball.org.nz to arrange this. The registration fee is $170 for Girls Only, or $195 for both Mixed and Girls Only.
Please email registrations@petonefootball.org.nz with any questions.
Step 2: Grade Coordinators will put together teams
Grade Coordinators will put players into teams after registrations close, in March.
Grade Coordinators will then be in touch with you, with information on your team and the start of the season. This might not be until late March / early April.
The club will separately email you once registrations have closed with more information on the season, how things will work, key contacts, and other key details.
Step 3: The season starts!
Kick off on Sunday 4 May, 2025!