SWIFTS SELECTION PROCESS
To be eligible for selection into a Swifts team, players must be registered with Waterside Karori for the Winter Season and indicate their intention to trial for a Swifts team during the registration process.
Registration with the club and submission of trial interest are both required for consideration.
Players must also attend at least one Allocation Day. These sessions act as an extension of our summer programme and allow the Swifts coaching team to observe all players, including those still participating in summer sports, to ensure appropriate team placement.
Selection decisions are informed by:
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Winter training attendance and performance
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Summer training performance
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Previous winter season performance
Allocation Announcements
Selection outcomes will be communicated towards the end of February.
2027 Allocation Days
TBC
SWIFTS WINTER TRAINING FEES
The Swifts Academy programme is an additional offering beyond the standard Waterside Karori AFC membership. As such, all Swifts Academy participants must pay a Swifts training fee, in addition to the Winter Season registration fee required to play in the winter competition.
The training fee includes a structured training programme aligned with long‑term player development principles, delivered by a qualified, professional coaching team throughout the winter season.
For more detail, please refer to our Swifts Fees Policy.
If full payment is challenging, please contact us to discuss alternative options.
Swifts Winter Training Fees - 2026 - Mixed Junior
Term 2: $420 (28 sessions/14 weeks)
Term 3: $300 (20 sessions/10 weeks)
Attendance at all training sessions is expected for Swifts players.
Fee reductions will not be provided for reduced participation, nor for planned or unplanned absences.
Payments may be made in instalments across the season.
SWIFTS WINTER TRAINING
Players selected into a Swifts Team are expected to train twice per week as outlined below.
Junior Goalkeeping Training is also offered regularly during the winter season. Please keep an eye out on website for details.
Cancellations: An email notification will be sent out no later than 2 pm in the event that training conditions are deemed unsuitable. If this is the case, coaches will look to run alternate classroom sessions in place of turf time.
SWIFTS TRAINING GEAR
All players are expected to wear the Swifts training kit to all Swifts trainings. The kit is made up of a black top with the Swifts logo on the chest, black shorts and black socks.
Kit can be purchased online from Inter Football here.
Swifts Winter Training Schedule 2027
Location: Terawhiti Turf
Under 10s:
TBC
Under 11s:
TBC
Under 12s:
TBC
Under 13s:
TBC
There are no trainings over school holidays or on public holidays.
SWIFTS SUMMER TRAINING PROGRAMME
Swifts Trainings are provided over the summer Term 4 and Term 1 to provide all players with the opportunity to continue developing their skills over the summer months.
Our highly qualified and knowledgeable coaching team will support you to build confidence with your football, leadership and teamwork skills, through a series of carefully designed training activities.
We take an age appropriate, holistic approach to training, aiming to create a safe, challenging and enjoyable football environment for you to get the most out of your time with us.
Eligibility
No prior participation in the Swifts Academy or Waterside Karori AFC teams is necessary and all players regardless of previous club, school or experience level and welcome.
Gear
We encourage all players to bring the following items for your training session;
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Swifts training kit or black shirt and shorts
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Football boots
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Shinpads
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Water bottle
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Medical supplies
Note: Swifts training kit is optional for summer programmes but mandatory for Winter training programmes
Swifts Summer Training Fees
Players can choose to train once or twice a week.
Term 4 2026:
One session per week: $120 (Mon) / $135 (Wed) Note: there is no training on Labour Day
Two sessions per week: $255
2026 Summer Training Schedule
Location: Terawhiti Turf
Under 10s:
4pm (Mondays and Wednesdays)
Under 11s:
5pm (Mondays and Wednesdays)
Under 12s & Under 13s:
6pm (Mondays and Wednesdays)
There are no trainings over school holidays or on public holidays.