Cambridge Football Club Juniors
First Kicks - 4th - 7th Grade
First Kicks - 4th - 7th Grade
FIRST KICKS
Our First Kicks programme is part of the New Zealand Football Junior Framework. Through the Junior Framework, players will experience age appropriate football games and coaching in a programme that is specifically tailored to meet their football wants and needs.
Whether children enjoy football because it’s a fun way to make friends or they’re inspired to follow in the footsteps of their heroes and play on the world stage, the Junior Framework has been developed to kick-start their dreams. The Junior Framework provides a consistent, coordinated national approach to the development of junior players. Its main aim is to provide all junior players with high quality football experiences that increase both skill levels and the passion for playing football.
First Kicks start from the age of 4.
The First Kicks season will start on Saturday 5th May 2018.
Registrations for the 2018 season will open in mid-February, and close on 1 April.
All Players will be placed in their correct age group.
The Cambridge Junior Grounds are in Vogel Street, Cambridge
4th Grade (born 2014)
4th Grade (born 2014) - The first introduction to football: developing fundamental physical skills in a safe, fun and rewarding environment.
Playing Day: Saturday Mornings, 10am
Saturday Playing Format: 4 x First Kicks Activities, followed by Small Sided Games
Session will run for approx. 45 minutes
5th Grade (born 2013)
5th Grade (born 2013) - The first introduction to football: developing fundamental physical skills in a safe, fun and rewarding environment.
Playing Day: Saturday Mornings, 9am
Saturday Playing Format: 4 x First Kicks Activities, followed by Small Sided Games
Session will run for approx. 45 minutes
6th Grade (born 2012)
6th grade players are placed into teams. They will train at the club in their nominated teams learning the basic skills they need - individually and in a team - in a fun environment with a coach/station leader for the session. On Saturdays, they will play Small Sided Games.
Training Day and Time: Wednesdays 4.15pm, starting the first Wednesday of Term 2
Playing Day: Saturday Mornings, 10am
Saturday Playing Format: Game day will consist of 4 x 8 minute Small Sided Games (3 v 3)
7th Grade (born 2011)
7th grade players are placed into teams. They will train at the club in their nominated teams learning the skills they need - individually and in a team - in a fun environment with a coach/station leader for the session. On Saturdays, they will play in the Waikato Junior legaue.
Training Day and Time: Wednesdays 4.15pm, starting the first Wednesday of Term 2
Playing Day: Saturday Mornings, games will be played home and away and playing times will vary.
This year 7th grade teams will be playing in the Waikato league and travel to play home and away games in a localised group. More information regarding this will be supplied once registrations close. Game Start times for travelling teams on Saturday will vary depending on the draw.
6th & 7th Grade Girls (born 2012/2011)
6th/7th Grade Girls are placed into teams. They will train at the club in their nominated teams learning the basic skills they need - individually and in a team - in a fun environment with a coach/station leader for the session. On Saturdays, they will play Small Sided Games.
Training Day and Time: Wednesdays 4.15pm, starting the first Wednesday of Term 2
Playing Day: Saturday Mornings, 10am
Saturday Playing Format: Game day will consist of 4 x 8 minute Small Sided Games (3 v 3)
If you have any questions, you can ask a question by filling in the 'CFC Contact Form' in the 'About Us' Tab, or email cfcjuniors@gmail.com
More Information about the Junior Framework:
PRINCIPLES
Underpinning the Junior Framework are the following principles which provide clear structure for programmes to be developed under.
1. Accumulation of hours and number of touches
2. Early engagement
3. Recognising development age of the player
4. Training emphasis periods
5. Four corners approach (incorporating the Physical / Mental / Social-Emotional / Technical-Tactical abilities of players)
6. Age appropriate games
SMALL SIDED GAMES – THE KEY INGREDIENT
Street football across the world has been instrumental in the development of world-class players, and small sided games are the cornerstone of developing technically proficient and creative football players in a New Zealand context.
The benefits of small sided games extend far beyond technical and tactical development. They ensure children develop an innate love for the game and remain in our sport for longer.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Who are the important contacts for football in the wider Waikato region?WaiBOP Football
Website: www.waibopfootball.co.nz - Will my Junior Player have to travel?All 4th and 5th grade players will play at Cambridge Football Junior Grounds every Saturday morning during the season.
6th and 7th grade players will play at Cambridge Football Junior Grounds most Saturdays, but there will be travel to 'festival' games approx once a month.
8th Grade to Open Grade play away or at home each week according to the draw created by Waikato/BOP Football Federation. - How do I contact you?For general information, the best thing to do is use our contact form in our "KEY INFO" section and we will refer your inquiry to the right person.
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