Welcome to our weekly roundup of all the football action in our region! From the vibrant community spirit to the matchday magic, let's take a look at some of the highlights over the recent weeks. 

Moments of the Week - 20 June
Oratia United U12 "Percivals" received an awesome surprise! 

"Last week’s training ended in a rather special way for the girls who play in Oratia United’s U12 Percivals."

"Ria’s parents came down to the Percivals’ training to meet the girls and hand over a large poster of Ria and an incredible collection of stylish trainers and Puma football boots that once belonged to Ria and fellow Football Fern Meikayla Moore."

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National Volunteer Week

For National Volunteer Week, New Zealand Football headed down to Auckland United to talk to volunteer referee Charlotte Black to highlight the importance of volunteers in our game. 

New Zealand Football is also running a "Nominate a club hero for National Volunteer Week" competition, to say thank you to all that make the game possible in New Zealand. 

Whether they are a grounds keeper, barman, treasurer, chefs, club admin, committee members, sausage sizzlers etc New Zealand Football wants to hear about them!

Nominate a volunteer below and they will go in the draw to win 1 of 36 $50 vouchers.
https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/290132

Chatham Cup & Kate Sheppard Cup Fixtures

Matches will be played on the weekend of July 6-7, with times and dates to be confirmed

Chatham Cup Round 4 Fixtures

Cambridge vs Auckland City 
Napier City Rovers vs Miramar Rangers
Melville United vs Hibiscus Coast
Manurewa vs Onehunga Mangere
Western Springs vs Birkenhead United
Ferrymead Bays vs Coastal Spirit
Wellington Olympic vs Stop Out Sports Club
Otago University vs Dunedin City Royals

Visit the New Zealand Football website for more Chatham Cup information.

Kate Sheppard Cup Quater-Final Fixtures

Waterside Karori vs WPX Women's Reserves
Franklin United vs Western Springs AFC
Dunedin City Royals vs Cashmere Technical
Auckland United vs West Coast Rangers

Visit the New Zealand Football website for more Kate Sheppard Cup information.

Junior Festival of Football 

NRF launched a Festival of Football format, an exciting new match day experience for Auckland junior teams starting on 8 June with Under 12 Mixed competitions.  

The concept came from listening to feedback from Auckland clubs wanting the chance to play with teams they don't normally come across on regular Under 11 and 12 gamedays.

The festivals involve teams converging on central venues to play 3-4 25 minute games against 3-4 different teams. Many venues across Auckland will be used for the hubs.

“This is an exciting experience for the kids to play at new venues against teams they may not have seen before," said Competitions Manager Morgan Maskell. 

Learn more about the Festival Format.

Videos of the Week

Manurewa GK Scores from his own Box! 

Article added: Wednesday 19 June 2024