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FOOTBALL

Palmerston North Marist Football was established in 1988. Since then, the football club has grown into a club with a strong backbone consisting of more than 30 teams over Senior and Junior age range.

We have teams placed at all levels of the game. Football is split between Senior (16+) & Junior (4-14).

To learn more about Senior or Junior Football, Click the buttons below

SENIOR FOOTBALL

Competition Dates

Saturdays / Sundays

Trainings

(Vary by team)

The largest senior football club in the Central Region with 17 teams scattered among every men’s and women’s competition in the district.

The winter season typically runs from April – September with pre-season training commencing from late January.

We also host 6-a-side and 11-a-side leagues over the summer.

Players wanting to join should like and follow our Facebook page @pnmaristfc and keep a lookout for information on club open days and registration.

Committee

  • Director Of Football: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • Honorary President: Jason Flynn

  • Chairperson: Adrian Smith

  • Administrator/Secretary: Lisa Smith

  • Treasurer/Academy Liaison: Sarah Cowan

  • Equipment Coordinator/Media Expert: Duncan Muir

  • Grants CoordinatorRachel Findon

  • Sponsorship LiasonJason Flynn

  • Transport CoordinatorWayne Parker

  • Other Committee Members:
    Rhys Nielsen, Melissa McKenna, Christopher Mumford, Maxine Climo, Helen Clarke, Richard Nielsen, & Nick Carrick

Meet Michael Gaughan

Director Of Football
Michael has moved to New Zealand from Australia most recently working within the Melbourne Victory setup. He is originally from Scotland and has worked across youth and senior football in Scotland and England as well.

Michael is UEFA B licence qualified and is currently working towards his A Licence.

Michael is excited to hit the ground running with the academies and working with coaches in the wider club. We are looking forward to the new direction and enthusiasm that he will bring to the role.
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JUNIOR FOOTBALL

Competition Dates

Saturdays

Trainings

(Vary by team)
  • If you are new to football or the area, email us and tell us about how you or your child can get involved.

    We are always in need of Volunteer Coaches, Managers and Referees to help out. We encourage all Coaches and Referees to take up the offer of coaching courses provided by Central Football.

    We are looking forward to a great year of Football in the Manawatu area.

    Visit centralfootball.co.nz for the latest fixtures and results.


FOOTBALL GRADES

Youm First Kicks

(Ages 4 - 6)

What is First Kicks?

These sessions are aimed at 4 - 6 year olds with or without any previous experience kicking a ball.  Early engagement for players as young as 4 years old into the game helps allow the children an opportunity to discover the game and provide for learning basic fundamental movement skills and create positive football experiences. 

When do we train/play?

First Kicks commences on first Friday of Term 2, between 5:15pm and 6:15pm behind the Marist Clubrooms, 19 Pascal St, Palmerston North.

The programme outline

  •         5:15pm – Muster and assignment of grid groups at the Marist Clubrooms
  •         5:30pm to 6:00pm – training in grids
  •         6:10pm – Re-group for certificates and club notices.

 What do the children require?

We expect all children to arrive in white shorts, Marist green socks, shin pads and it would be great if they have boots but sneakers are fine. Shirts will be provided each Friday to assist with team identification.

Who trains the kids?

Volunteers from the club or friends of the club who will be overseen by the coordinator from the Marist Junior Football Club. Parents will be encouraged to support the coach and their child when and where possible throughout the season.

How does it work?

Children are divided into teams of 8-10 players.  Girls and boys are separated in an effort to get more girls playing football, and to assist in them having more touches on the ball every session.  Depending on numbers 3 or 4 periods of 8 minutes each in grids, play will take place. The children rotate round the different squares with a "Game Leader" in each square for a different football related activity in each. After this the children have a 4 vs 4 game of football.

Fun Football

(Ages 7 - 8)

What is Fun Football?

Fun Football is for players turning 7 years old (7th grade- born in 2017) or 8 years old (8th grade - born in 2016) in the year of play.

How does it work?

Your child is placed into a team following their registration and will be in this team for the season (unless change is required, in collaboration with the Grade Coordinator and Director of Football). A coach will be assigned/volunteer. They coach/manage this team for the duration of the season. 

When do we train/play?

On a Saturday morning most games are held at Monrad Park, corner of Highbury and Ronberg Streets. There will be ‘away’ games scheduled throughout the season (e.g. Feilding, Ashhurst or Levin).

Fun Football runs to a 1-hour programme. The first 30 minutes are dedicated to the three activities of Movement, technique and coordination. The second 30 minutes are two small sided games.

Training will be coordinated by Michael Gaughan, Marist’s Director of Football. Michael needs the assistance of some coaches / parents  / older siblings. Training commences on Thursday 2nd May from 3.45pm – 4.45pm at Ongley Park, opposite the Train Station carpark.

Who takes the children on Saturdays?

Coaches and Managers are volunteers from the parent body who will be overseen by a coordinator from Marist Junior Football Club. Expert coaching from Central Football should be offered during the course of the season.

Mini Football

(Ages 9 - 12)

What is Mini Football?

Mini Football is for players turning 9, 10, 11 or 12 years old (9th to 12th grade) in the year of play.

How does it work?

Your child is placed into a team following their registration and will be in this team for the season. A coach will be assigned/volunteer. They coach/manage this team for the duration of the season.

When do we play?

On a Saturday morning most games are held at Monrad Park, corner of Highbury and Ronberg Sts. There will be ‘away’ games several times throughout the season (e.g. Feilding, Ashhurst or Levin).

Who trains the kids?

Coaches and Managers are volunteers from the parent body who will be overseen by a coordinator from Marist Junior Football Club. Expert coaching from Central Football should be run during the course of the season.

What about mid-week practices?

Once the coach is assigned to the team then the practices are arranged to suit the coach and/or the players. Most practices are held behind the Marist Clubrooms on Pascal St.

Youth Football

(Ages 13 - 14)

What is YouthFootball?

Youth Football is for players turning 13 years old and girls turning 14 years old (13th grade) in the year of play.

How does it work?

Your child is placed into a team following their registration and will be in this team for the season (unless change is required, in collaboration with the Grade Coordinator and Director of Football). A coach will be assigned/volunteer. They coach/manage this team for the duration of the season.

When do we play?

On a Saturday morning most games are held at Monrad Park, corner of Highbury and Ronberg Sts. There will be ‘away’ games several times throughout the season (e.g. Feilding, Ashhurst or Levin).

Who trains the kids?

Coaches and Managers are volunteers from the parent body who will be overseen by a coordinator from Marist Junior Football Club. Expert coaching from Central Football should be run during the course of the season.

What about mid-week practices?

Once the coach is assigned to the team then the practices are arranged to suit the coach and/or the players. Most practices are held behind the Marist Clubrooms on Pascal St.

Each child must wear emerald green socks, white shorts, shinpads and football boots for their games - The club will provide a playing top for the season.

Apparel can be purchased online via the button below.


Committee

  • Director Of Football: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • Chairperson: Christopher Mumford

  • Treasurer/Secretary: Lisa Smith

  • Grants Coordinator: Tracy Mouat

  • Other Committee Members:
    Rachel Watson, Tony Foale, Sarah Cowan,
    Brandon Holdt, Patrick Hurly, Kirsty Kiri,
    and Eric Dong