Key info for this grade
Our Under 5 Starters programme is for players who are just starting off their football journey. This
program runs on Friday afternoons, 4:00pm – 4:45pm at Michaels Ave Turf Field and is perfect to
help these players develop basic football and co-ordination skills; while also playing lots of fun games
to help them fall in love with football! There are no formal games or uniform for the Under 5
Starters program.
Players show up to the sessions, are coached through the fun activities by our
senior coaching staff members, who are assisted by Ellerslie AFC youth players who are aspiring
coaches looking to give back to their club. Start your football journey with us!
Subscriptions (Registration Fees)
2024 Fee: $114.75 (if paid by the 17th of March)
Registrations Open: 20th Jan 2024
Season Dates
Start Date: Friday 3rd May 2024
End Date: Friday 20th September 2024
Session times: Fridays at Michaels Avenue from 4:00pm-4:45pm
Internet Based Registration System and Database
The Club will utilise the online registration and database system (Friendly Manager)
The key features include:
- Online player/parent or guardian registration and payment facilities.
- Online facilities for members to change contact information, view financial transactions, pay outstanding accounts, change passwords etc.
- Improved interface for members to manage their account/membership
Discounts and Refunds Policy
All registrations paid in full on or before the Early bird date qualify for the advised discount per player.
Prompt Payment discounts cease to be available at midnight on 16th March 2024.
A second, and each subsequent junior or youth member of the same family living at the same address, qualifies for a 10% discount on subscriptions. Players must be registered as part of the same family group to qualify. (NOTE: There is no discount for a single player family).
(see our subscriptions policy for full details)
Volunteers
Like any organisation dealing with children’s activities, the Club relies heavily on adult involvement. The vast majority of teams are coached by a parent or somebody connected to players in the team.
In order to organise teams this year, your club must have coaches and managers for all teams.
Please help your Club help your children by indicating how you can help
(you will be asked during the online registration process).
Your family's involvement in the activities for your child, would be greatly appreciated.
The Club runs specialised training sessions for new coaches and support coaches who wish to up skill through various training programmes run both internally and by Northern Region Football.
In particular, the club is looking for volunteers to fill the following roles:
- Operations Committee Members
- Assistance with finding sponsors for the club
Contact Us if you would like to discuss ways you can help
2024 Grade Coordinator
If you are interested in becoming a grade coordinator please email your expression of interest to registrations@ellersliefootball.org.nz, we would love to hear from you.
Financial Support
As with with most community based sporting organisations, the demand for and desire to improve services to our members is often constrained by funding shortfalls. There is continual pressure to maintain an appropriate balance between reasonable subscriptions and fees and providing more and improved quality services for members.
In the past three years, the club has committed to employing a full-time Director of Junior / Youth Coaching, part-time Football Director, coaches and Operations administration staff. We are certain these moves will continue to have tremendous benefits for player and coach development at all ages in the Junior / Youth division, enhance the opportunities for our older teenagers as they progress into Senior football & enhance the way the club delivers services to our members with the experience the current staff provide.
We urge all members to financially support these initiatives by:
- Paying subscriptions in full and on time
- New Clubrooms Funding Appeal - Further information
- Becoming a Club Sponsor and partnering with Ellerslie AFC - Contact Us to discuss