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Sunday 15 March 2026
A celebration of women’s football, community, and confidence — whether you’re brand new to the game or have played before.
You do not need to attend the lesson to take part in the tournament!
KEY INFO
Learn about the free lesson!
All the information about the tournament
Frequently asked questions, answered.
Free Football Skills Lesson
Sunday 15 March 2026
10:30am – 12:00pm
📍 Te Whaea Artificial Turf
🆓 Free | Registration optional
Who is the skills lesson for?
This session is designed for women and gender-diverse folk aged 18+ who want to learn football basics in a supportive, safe, and non-judgemental environment.
You might be:
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Completely new to football
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Returning after a long break
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Keen to build confidence before joining a team
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Looking to move your body and meet new people
No experience needed. No pressure. No expectations.
What do I need to bring?
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A drink bottle
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Sports shoes or football boots
What will happen at the skills lesson?
Our WFC coaches will guide you through:
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Basic ball control and dribbling
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Passing and movement
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Simple game understanding
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Playing in a small, supported game environment
The focus is on learning, confidence, and enjoyment, not performance.
The lesson is further broken down on this page.
Note: we will have one introductory level covering the basics of football available on the day
You do not need to attend the skills lesson to play in the tournament — it’s completely optional.
Do I need to register?
Registration is completely optional!
You can just turn up on the day or you can register here to let us know you're coming!
Thinking about joining the tournament after the lesson?
If you enjoy the session on the day and feel keen to play in the tournament in ther afternoon, we may have limited individual spots available. We’ll do our best to help you join in if we can.
5-a-Side Women’s Football
Social Tournament
Sunday 15 March 2026
From 12:30pm - 5:00pm
📍 Te Whaea Artificial Turf
A 5-a-side social tournament with space for beginners, returners, and experienced players.
You do not need to attend the lesson to take part in the tournament!
Note: This is the same weekend Executive Cup and Kelly Cup for Women's Prems and Women's Central League takes place
Who is the tournament for?
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Women and gender-diverse folk aged 18+
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Beginners, returning players, and seasoned social footballers
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Teams or individuals (free agents welcome)
👉 You do not need to attend the skills lesson to play in the tournament — it’s completely optional.
We offer two divisions:
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Social – beginner-friendly, lower intensity
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we recommend those who are new or returning to football or are playing in Capital Football Women's 3 or 4 to enter this division
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Social-Competitive – social and higher-intensity, faster pace and more competitive
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we recommend those currently playing in Capital Football Women's 2 or above to enter this division
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You’ll select your division when registering.
Tournament Pricing
Teams & individuals welcome
Maximum 10 players per team
Early Bird (until 28 Feb)
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$130 per team
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$26 per individual
Standard (from 1 March)
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$145 per team
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$29 per individual
Women's Football Centre (WFC) -Affiliated Rates
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$120 per team
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$24 per individual
Only the person registering needs to be WFC-affiliated to access the affiliated rate.
The person registering using the WFC discount will need to use the same email they signed in with at the WFC. Get in contact with us at contact@womensfootballcentre.org.nz if you're unsure what email address you used.
What to Expect on the Day
🌭 Sausage sizzle
💙 Habit Health activation & recovery zone
⚽ FIFA 11+ warm-up led by WFC coaches
🎶 Music, relaxed vibes, and a welcoming atmosphere
🏆 Prizes and awards
Awards
🌟 Team Spirit Award - sponsored by Wellington Phoenix
🤝 Fair Play Award - sponsored by The Arborist Rooftop Bar
💬 Most Supportive Player - sponsored by WellyPutt Mini Golf
🌱 Courage/Growth Award - sponsored by Inter Football
⚽ Division Winners - sponsored by Bowlarama
Registration Info
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Teams must register in advance
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Individuals/free agents can register solo and will be placed into teams
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On-the-day team registrations are not available
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Individual registrations may be available on the day but not guaranteed
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Advance registration guarantees your spot !
Team registrations are full! We still have spots available for individual registration.
FAQ
Do I have to attend the skills lesson to take part in the tournament?
No — you don’t have to attend the skills lesson to play in the tournament. The skills lesson is completely optional.
I’ve attended the Women’s Football Centre in previous years — do I still qualify for the WFC-affiliated rate?
Yes! Just use the same email you previously signed in with at the Centre when registering. If you're not sure which email this is, reach out to us at contact@womensfootballcentre.org.nz and we'll be able to help you out.
Do I need to sign up/register for the skills lesson?
Not at all! Registration is completely optional — but we’d be stoked if you did :)
You can register here !
Can I join the tournament after the skills session without registering ahead?
Yes — individuals may be able to join on the day if there’s space. However, teams will not be able to join on the day.
WFC-affiliated individual rate applies of $24 per person
Advance registration guarantees you a spot.
Will the tournament still be on if it rains?
The tournament will still run in the case of rain.
If the weather is unsafe to play in, we will cancel the tournament and all teams and individuals will receive a refund. Credit/Debit Card service fees will not be be included in the refund. This call will be made by the morning of the tournament and refunds processed within two weeks of the tournament.
I have more questions!
Get in contact with us at contact@womensfootballcentre.org.nz
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