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Want to play football without the commitment of joining a club or team?

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Pickup football is a relaxed, social way to get on the pitch, meet new people and enjoy the game.​

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As part of the Women’s Football Centre, we’re committed to creating more opportunities for women and non-binary folk to play football in a welcoming, supportive environment.

 

Whether you play every week, haven’t kicked a ball in years, or are somewhere in between, pickup football is a chance to get involved at your own pace.

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What is pickup football?

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Pickup football is informal football where people come together to play, rather than taking part in a structured lesson or organised league. You can turn up, get involved and enjoy a game without needing to belong to a club or bring a team of your own. Essentially it's football but kickaround style.

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It’s about playing for the love of the game, having a run around, trying things out and enjoying football with other people. No trials, no team selection, no pressure to perform.

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How does it work?

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Pickup football sessions run at the same time as our free football lessons.

• Find us at the north end of the pitch. Pickup football will take place at the end furthest from the changing rooms, separate from the lessons.

• Start with a warm-up. We’ll run a quick group warm-up for anyone who arrives at the start. It’s optional, but we highly encourage you to join in before getting into the game.

• Turn up and get involved. You don’t need to bring a team or commit to attending every week.

• Self-managed games, with WFC support. There won’t be a referee, so players will work together to manage the game, make calls and keep things fair. Someone from the WFC will be present at the pickup football area to oversee things and help out if needed. We ask everyone to respect their fellow players, communicate with each other and keep the game friendly and enjoyable.

• Enjoy the atmosphere. We’ll have music playing throughout the session, keeping things relaxed and bringing good vibes to the pitch.

• Koha only. We ask for a donation if you’re able to contribute. This goes towards helping funding turf bookings and operational costs. We want football to be accessible, so please don’t feel that cost should stop you from coming along.

 

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Why come along?

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• Play without the commitment. Enjoy football without signing up to a club, joining a team or committing to a full season.

• Get more time on the ball. Put your skills into practice, try new things and build confidence through playing.

• Ease back into football. If you’ve had time away from the game, pickup football can be a relaxed way to find your feet again.

• Meet your football people. Connect with women and non-binary folk from across Wellington who want to get out, play and have a good time.

• Be part of something positive. WFC is independent of all football clubs, creating a space where you can enjoy football without pressure to join a particular team.

 

Come as you are. We’ll see you on the pitch! 💙