First Kicks

KICKOFF TO FUN

First Kicks Football for Young Stars: 4 - 6 YEARS

We offer two First Kicks Programmes, one at Centennial Park and another at Somerfield School. The Somerfield School programme is exclusively for students of Somerfield School, while the Centennial Park programme is open to everyone else. Our First Kicks stage is a developmental programme designed to teach a balance of football technique, general movement, and football coordination. This is primarily achieved through small-sided games, allowing the game itself to be the teacher.


Key Benefits:

✔Combines football skills with motor, physical, mental, and social development.

✔Provides a positive and non-competitive environment.

✔Builds self-esteem and confidence.

✔Promotes sportsmanship and fair play.

✔Instills a love and passion for football.


Our in-house First Kicks and Junior competition will begin on May 3rd at Centennial Park, further details will be released early February.


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2025 Season Information

The First Kicks programme is expected to start at the end of April. Dates will be communicated once we get confirmation of season timings from Mainland Football.


Parental involvement is crucial in First Kicks, with each team needing at least two game day leaders. We provide free training and support for all our coaches and game day leaders, so be ready to help!

  • First Kicks: 4th and 5th Grade (Birth Years 2020 and 2021)

    Fun and fostering a love for football.


    This developmental programme emphasises football techniques, general movement, and coordination through small-sided games, letting the game be the teacher. It provides a positive, non-competitive environment that builds self-esteem, confidence, sportsmanship, and a passion for football.

  • First Kicks: 6th Grade (Birth Year 2019)

    Age-appropriate development in a fun and engaging environment.


    Our 6th grade groups continue with the New Zealand Football designed First Kicks programme but are separated into their age group to ensure appropriate competition and fun with peers of similar age and ability.

  • Centennial Park Meeting Point

    Meet at the flag in the southwest area (Rose St and River corner) of Centennial Park.

  • Somerfield School Meeting Point

    Meet at Somerfield School, with more details in the school newsletter.

  • Cancellations

    Cancellations for Cashmere Technical First Kicks will be posted on our noticeboard and Facebook. Since this competition is managed by our Club and not by Mainland Football, Mainland Football cancellations do not affect our games.

  • Grade Managers

    If you have any further questions about the Cashmere Technical First Kicks, please contact our Grade Manager.

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If you have any queries on game day please contact our Game Day Manager - gamedaymgr-firstkicks@ctfc.co.nz

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