Napier City Rovers Juniors
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Napier City Rovers Juniors section is for boys and girls from four years old upwards. The philosophy of the NCR's junior coaches is to develop the football skills and techniques of the young players in a fun and safe environment. Coaches at NCR will be fully focussed on the player with player development being an integral part of their role.
Developmental phases of Junior football
- Learn technical and tactical aspects of the game
- Introducing the “competition“ aspect of club football with an even bigger focus on learning and developing skills in a risk free, enjoyable environment.
The New Zealand Junior Framework provides a consistent, coordinated national approach to the development of junior players. Its main aim is to provide all junior players with high quality football experiences that increase both skill levels and the passion for playing football. Through the Junior Framework players will experience age appropriate football games and coaching in a programme that is specifically tailored to meet their football wants and needs. Through standardised playing formats, clear outcomes and training recommendations for each stage of a players development, alignment will be achieved across New Zealand in Junior Football as well as increased support for volunteer coaches. The importance of the Junior Framework cannot be underestimated. Implemented with commitment at all levels, it will ensure the experience provided at the grassroots leaves Kiwi kids enthused, technically competent and in love with our game.
For more details on the junior framework click here
Junior Football
Fees and important information for 2018
First Kicks (4-6 years-old) FREE
Fun Football ( 7-8 years-old) $80
9 & 10th Grade - $80
11th, 12th, Open Grade and 15th Grade- $90
(Two or more players from the same family - $5 discount per child)
All player cost details are on the registration portal Comet. For details on how to register click here
Napier City Rovers provide the playing shirts for all players for the season.
For details on how to purchase our Lotto shorts and socks click here, or visit our Lotto merchandise store on our home page.
The Junior Football season in Hawke's Bay starts on Saturday, May 5.
Junior games are played on a Saturday morning.
First Kicks and Fun Football games are all based at Park Island.
Central Football will publish all draws on their website when schedule is confirmed.
There will be a 'Meet the Coaches Day' on April 29th, details to be confirmed. (Individual coaches may arrange an alternative date with their teams).
There is no midweek training for First Kicks and Fun Football. The training sessions are built into the Saturday morning sessions before their mini games. Team coaches will be in touch re training sessions for 9th Grade and above once teams have been confirmed.
You will receive an email soon with more details regarding the season ahead.
Thank you for choosing Napier City Rovers. We look forward to working with your young player.
#JuniorBlues
Fun Football ( 7-8 years-old) $80
9 & 10th Grade - $80
11th, 12th, Open Grade and 15th Grade- $90
(Two or more players from the same family - $5 discount per child)
All player cost details are on the registration portal Comet. For details on how to register click here
Napier City Rovers provide the playing shirts for all players for the season.
For details on how to purchase our Lotto shorts and socks click here, or visit our Lotto merchandise store on our home page.
The Junior Football season in Hawke's Bay starts on Saturday, May 5.
Junior games are played on a Saturday morning.
First Kicks and Fun Football games are all based at Park Island.
Central Football will publish all draws on their website when schedule is confirmed.
There will be a 'Meet the Coaches Day' on April 29th, details to be confirmed. (Individual coaches may arrange an alternative date with their teams).
There is no midweek training for First Kicks and Fun Football. The training sessions are built into the Saturday morning sessions before their mini games. Team coaches will be in touch re training sessions for 9th Grade and above once teams have been confirmed.
You will receive an email soon with more details regarding the season ahead.
Thank you for choosing Napier City Rovers. We look forward to working with your young player.
#JuniorBlues
Learn - Practice - Improve
Young players need freedom of expression to develop as creative
players…they should be encouraged to try skills without fear of failure.
Arsene Wenger
As a kid growing up there was nothing I loved more than playing football with my friends. Having fun scoring goals, trying new skills and copying our football heroes helped me fall in love with the game.
Winston Reid, All Whites Captain
“I’ve always enjoyed football from a young age. Having fun and working together with my team mates gave me the foundation I needed to become a Football Fern.
Abby Erceg, Football Ferns Captain
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