Foundation Football U7 - U9
FOUNDATION FOOTBALL AT WKAFC
The Foundation Football programme operates throughout the winter season (May–August) for players in the U7–U9 age groups. The programme emphasises skill‑development activities and small‑sided games to ensure players receive frequent ball touches, build core techniques, and enjoy their football experience.
Age eligibility is based on a player’s age as at 1 January each year. For example, a player aged 6 on that date should register for the U7 programme.
Registrations are open annually from 1 January to 31 March.
For further information, please contact foundation@karorifootball.co.nz.
Under 7s
Players take part in skill bulding activites each week followed by small sided games
Under 8s and Under 9s
Players take part in skill building games each week and are introduced to more focused teamplay with Capital Football Festival Weekends (see more about Fun Festivals below).
Saturday Draw for U8s and U9s
CAPITAL FOOTBALL FUN FESTIVALS (U8 - U9)
These festivals feature multiple small‑sided games and are scheduled every few weeks, with times and venues published in the Capital Football draw. Grade coordinators will provide weekly updates to parents and team managers.
Every third(ish) Saturday is "Festival Weekend". Under 8 and Under 9 play an inter-club tournament these weekends.
The tournaments are held around Wellington, meaning that sometimes they will be at Karori Park Turf, but other times they may be further afield (for example Wakefield Park in Island Bay).
Capital Football publishes a draw the week before each Festival Weekend, which determines when and where you will play.
2027 Foundation Football Key Information
Season: X May - X August 2026
Times:
U7: TBC
U8: TBC
U9: TBC
Where: Karori Park Artificial Turf (Terawhiti Turf)
Cost: $190
Registration Status: CLOSED
School holiday break: U7-U9 football runs on the first and last weekend of the school holidays, but we take a break for the middle weekend of the holidays
WHAT GEAR DOES MY PLAYER NEED?
Players need to provide their own:
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Plain black shorts.
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Black football socks.
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Football boots.
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Shin pads.
These can be purchased online. Football boots and shin pads can also be bought from most sports stores and off TradeMe.
The club provides each U8-U9 teams with the following (all of which must be returned at the end of the season):
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Black and white striped Waterside Karori playing tops (1 per player).
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Bibs.
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A player of the day trophy and certificates.
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Balls and cones.
TRAINING OPTIONS
There are no team trainings for Foundation Football age groups. Players aged Under 7 to Under 9 are invited to register for the club's Emerging Swifts training programmes.
Emerging Swifts sessions are run during the week by our Swifts Academy coaches and provide players with an opportunity to develop their skills in a fun but more competitive environment.
Sessions are run throughout the year and you can register by term. See here for more detail about Emerging Swifts training and fees
Foundation Skills Award Chart
During out Foundation Football session we encougrae the development of core football skills. We do so via a Foundation Skills Chart which is Sponsored by Pirates Cove Adventure Golf Porirua
There is one skills chart for U7 and one for U8 & U9.
Check out demonstrations of the skills here
Tick off the level on the card in order. Record your record (in pencil) for each skill