MINI BLUES

Boys & Girls | Ages 4 - 7

The perfect introduction to football in a fun, safe, and engaging environment. Our goal is simple: helping kids fall in love with the "beautiful game."


Our Mini Blues program is proudly built upon the New Zealand Football (NZF) First Kicks framework. This national initiative is designed specifically for children aged 4 to 7, prioritising high engagement and "touches on the ball" over rigid structure. By using small-sided games and a station-based approach, we can ensure every child stays active rather than standing in lines. This alignment ensures your child is developing fundamental movement skills (agility, balance, and coordination) in a way that is age-appropriate, evidence-based, and, most importantly, fun!

Key Info

📅 SEASON INFORMATION

Starts: First Saturday of Term 2

When: Saturday mornings (Term 2 & 3)

Where: Links Ave Artificial Turf

Format: Small-sided games following NZ Football’s First Kicks model

Training: No mid-week training (check out our Skills Hub for extra sessions!)


🕒 GAME DAYS

7:45 AM Duty team arrives to set up

8:00 AM Kick-Off (check fixtures page for your field number)

8:50 AM Finish


👕 WHAT YOU NEED

Adidas sponsors our clubCheck out our online Club Store for everything you need.

Shirt: We provide the playing shirts for all Mini Blue players

Shorts: Black

Socks: Black

Shinpads: Required

Boots: Firm Ground/Turf Boots only. Training shoes can also be worn

🤝 We Need You! (Volunteering)

Our club runs on the energy of our amazing parents. Please consider helping where you can. Whether that's CoachingManagingDuty Team or helping us out on Club Days.  A little goes a long way.

📧 Email us at [email protected] to join the team

🚀 TAKE IT FURTHER: SKILLS HUB

Looking for extra development? Our Skills Hub offers sessions guided by qualified coaches. It’s the perfect extension to Saturday morning games or a way to keep those skills sharp during the off-season.

Learn more about Skills Hub here

Don’t forget: Check our FAQ and Important Dates pages for more information!

SKILLS

HUB

FAQ

CLUB STORE

🌟WANT TO SPONSOR?

Are you a local business owner looking to support the community?

We are always looking for partners to help keep our programs accessible and high-quality. Various options are available to suit your budget.

We’d love to discuss how we can promote your business to our football family.


Thanks to our Sponsors

We can't do what we do with out the help of these business, so please when your choosing your business please support them like they support us!