FIRST KICKS EASTERN BOP 

5th/6th Grade and 6th/7th Grade

​​​​​​​First Kicks is for our smallest footballers - 5 to 7 year olds.

There is no football on Kings Birthday Weekend, or the middle and last weekends of the school holidays. First game day is 9th May and last game day is 29th August 2026.

First Kicks at Warren Park is 5th/6th Grade & 6th/7th

Saturday 9th May 2026

Skill Activities 2026​​​​​​​

Activity 1: to be added

Activity 2: to be added

Examples of the weekly activities can be viewed on the NZF Coachmate app and/or on the website at NZF McDonald's Junior Framework Coaching Manual

Key Points - First Kicks 

  • 5 - 7 years old
  • 3v3 format
  • 3 x 8-minute games
  • No goalkeepers
  • No offside rule
  • No throw-ins or corner kicks
  • Ball kicked/dribbled back into play
  • No published match results or ladders

EBOP First Kicks Handbook: ??

Warren Park Pitch Map 2025: to be added

The McDonalds Junior Football fun games/activities play a major part in each session. Please use them and support the development and enjoyment of our future footballers.

Our goal is to enthuse young players so that they fall in love with the sport and stay in it for life. These activities offer volunteer coaches with a variety of fun games, each focusing on a particular technical outcome. Every activity is an opportunity for young children to take part in fun, enjoyable football games that will develop them as players and people.

It is important to check that SMILES are evident in your sessions:

  • S - Safe
  • M - Maximum participation
  • I - Inclusive
  • L - Learning
  • E - Enjoyable
  • S - Successful

Thank you for supporting the growth and development of football.

Calendar 2026