FIRST KICKS EASTERN BOP 

5th/6th Grade

There is no football on Kings Birthday, Matariki weekend, or the middle and last weekend of the school holidays. The last game day for the season is August 16th, 2025.

First Kicks at Warren Park is 5th / 6th Grade. 

Saturday 

Skill Activities 2024 Season​​​​​​​

Activity 1: 

Activity 2

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 

  • 4-6 years old
  • 3v3 or 4v4 format
  • 2 x 8 Minute Skills, followed by
  • 2 x 12-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: HERE

Warren Park Pitch Map 2024: HERE​​​​​​

Warren Park Club Duty Roster: HERE

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.