Our next session is - Thursday 18 December 2025 at Te Whaea Artificial Turf | See you at 6:50pm for a 7pm start!
THE SESSIONS
Thursdays from 27 Nov 2025 - 12 Feb 2026
(except 25 Dec + 1 Jan)
7:00pm - 8:30PM
arrive at 6:50pm, we begin at 7:00pm
Te Whaea Artificial Turf
📍Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand
So what happens when you turn up on a Thursday evening?
When you arrive for your first session, you'll be greeted by our lovely Women's Football Centre team, and we'll ask you to sign in using a QR.
Once you sign in you'll gain access to our documents that explain how football works in the greater Wellington region and some other football-related information.
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Warm Up
We do a group warm up, following proper FIFA 11 Warm Up guides.
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Skills & Drills
The coach will teach you some fun and easy skills to try out and practice.
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Choose Your Level
Choose which level you're ready to jump into and split off into small groups.
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Small-Sided Games
Play small sided games with your peers, led and supported by the coach.
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Introductions & Stretch
Introduce yourself to a small group, and share a highlight of the week whilst stretching.
6
Sharing & Reflection
Share something you learnt or are stoked about from the session.
Optional Post-Session Q&A + Goalkeeper Training
Extra Time
After the session finishes at 8.30pm, feel free to hang around and have a 1 on 1 chat with the coaches and/or join in on our bonus Goalkeeper training.
1. WARM UP
We begin each session as a group following FIFA 11 warm ups led and demonstrated by our coaches.
These are simple movements to get your body ready and your brain switched on, including skipping, dynamic stretching and a little bit of running.
2. CHOOSE YOUR LEVEL
Pick what level feels right for you that day.
Every week (except the first week of the season) we will have 1-3 group levels to choose from at the start of the session.
There will always be a group ready for those have never played before or want to brush up on the absolute basics.
There are new drills and skills to learn every week! So keep coming back!
The first week of the season (27 Nov) everyone will begin at the same introductory level.
3. INTRODUCTIONS & STRETCH
We will split off into smaller groups and introduce ourselves.
Everyone shares their name, and optionally pronouns and a highlight of their week in a small group.
It’s a low-pressure way to ease in, and a great way to get to know each other.
This is part of how we build connection and community. It’s a no-pressure space. You can say as much or as little as you want. Even just saying your name is more than enough.
4. SKILLS & DRILLS
In your group, coaches lead you through skills tailored to your level.
Everything is broken down step-by-step with no pressure to ‘get it right’. We change up the skills each session, so there’s always something new to try.
5. SMALL-SIDED GAMES
We finish with some fun game play in a chill, supportive and inclusive environment.
If you don't know the rules, that's no worries. All you need to do is kick the ball towards your goal, and the coaches will guide you during the game.
If you're not ready to join in, just let the coach of your group know, and just cheer on your fellow footballers!
6. SHARING & REFLECTION
We wrap up as small groups again. Everyone shares something they learned, enjoyed, or are proud of. It’s short, sweet, and meaningful.
We wrap up together in a circle. Everyone is invited to share one thing they learned, enjoyed, or feel proud of. You can say as little or as much as you want, and it's totally fine if you repeat something already said! Even saying you had fun or you enjoyed being outside with other wāhine is more than enough!
We find this a great way to positively close out and connect as a group.
Optional Post-Session Q&A + Goalkeeper Training
Extra Time with Coaches
After the session finishes at 8.30pm, the coaches will hang around for another half hour to answer any questions you might have including:
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providing information on women's football playing opportunities
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guidance or extra help with kicking, dribbling techniques or other skills
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answer absolutely anything you want to ask about football
Goalkeeper Training
We are are also providing Goalkeeper-specific Training after 8:30pm for anyone interested in learning how to be a keeper or wants to develop their keeper skills.
This is introductory training that covers the basics in how to be a goalkeeper.