Our next session is - Thursday 18 December 2025 at Te Whaea Artificial Turf | See you at 6:50pm for a 7pm start!
ABOUT THE CENTRE
The Women’s Football Centre is a free summer football programme in Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand for All Women* 18yrs+ (no upper age limit).
Whether you’ve never played before, or you’re returning after a break, we’ve created a safe space that makes football feel easy, fun, and welcoming.
There’s no pressure here. Absolutely no experience needed. No sign-ups required. Join in any session during the season!
Just show up, have a good time, and meet other great people who are also just giving it a go. There will be new skills you can learn every week, and friendly faces who will be able to answer your questions too!
The Main Deets
DATES
Thursdays 27 November - 12 February
(except 25 December and 1 January)
TIME
Arrive at 6:50PM for a 7:00PM start
Sessions run from 7:00PM - 8:30PM
BRING
A water bottle.
Either running shoes or football boots.
Comfortable clothes to exercise in.
LOCATION
Te Whaea Artificial Turf
11 Hutchison Road, Newtown, Wellington
(see below for directions to the Turf)
CANCELLATIONS?
We will post on our socials and on our website banner by 3pm Thursday if we're cancelling a session due to adverse weather. Sessions will run unless there's torrential wind/rain.
When you arrive for your first session we will ask you to sign in via an on-site QR.
Once you sign in, you will be sent information about how football works in the greater Wellington region and other useful football links.
Getting to Te Whaea Artificial Turf
11 Hutchison Road, Newtown, Wellington
Driving
There’s plenty of free parking on site by the turf, as well as free parking by the Te Whaea National Dance and Drama Centre.
Bussing
The Turf is close to three bus stops on Hutchison Road and one on John Street.
Once you get off the bus, walk up to the entrance of the Te Whaea National Dance and Drama Centre and keep walking up to the turf either via the steps or the hill, as seen in the video.
Take either the No. 3, 18 or 27 to Hutchison Road or John Street and walk around the corner to the College and up to the turf.
Northbound (towards Wellington CBD)
7917 - Hutchison Road - Stop A | Bus 3 (Wellington Station) or 18 (Karori)
6746 - Hutchison Road - Stop D | Bus 27 (Wellington Station)
Southbound (away from Wellington CBD)
6917 - Hutchison Road - Stop B | Bus 3 (Lyall Bay) or Bus 18 (Miramar)
7746 - Hutchison Road - Stop C | Bus 27 (Vogeltown)
Click on the images/maps to enlarge
Note: There may be bollards up preventing driving to the top carpark by the turf from Hutchison Road.
You can either park at the lower carpark and walk up the steps to the turf, or enter via the entrance via Hall Street.
WHY COME ALONG?
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No football background needed, complete beginners absolutely welcome!
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You choose your level every session, with new skills being taught every week
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Join in any session over the summer, we'll have a level ready for you!
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Fun way to ease back into football at a comfortable pace
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No upper-age limit, there's no age limit to getting into the beautiful game!
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No yelling, no pressure. just endless support and community
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We're not a club, we have no trials, no registration. Just turn up and we'll meet you there !
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We’re 100% free to attend, because why should there be financial barriers ?
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Run by women, for women, we get it and we get you !
Over 175 women have come through WFC so far – many of whom have gone on to join local teams, return to the game, or simply gain more confidence in themselves.
Sure, we're all about teaching you football, but you'll find you also make connections, empower yourself, and grow.
We can't wait to see you there this summer!
Thank you to our incredible sponsors and partners
