Girls and Women’s Week launches this week and is set to be an action packed week with events organised throughout the Federation.

This is a wonderful opportunity for us all to celebrate and reflect on the success and promise of the Women’s game. From playing, to coaching, to refereeing, Women’s Football has grown dramatically in numbers and continues to thrive. 

By raising the exposure we hope to introduce new potential female players, coaches, and referees to the sport.  For females already involved, they will have the opportunity to further develop their craft and continue on their path towards higher level football.

Across our five regions there will be a variety of events taking place.  They will encourage personal and player development, promote community building, and celebrate participation and bonding through physical activities.

In preparation for these events Central Football Women’s Development Manager Leon Birnie said “This is an exciting part of the year for female players, coaches, and referees. We are looking forward to providing a great experience and promoting out local clubs and helping females get into the beautiful game”. We are also excited to have New Zealand Women’s Development Manager Holly Nixon as well as Football Ferns star Rosie White in attendance during this week. 

For more details around any of the above programmes & activity please contact your local Federation Development Officer or Women’s Development Officer. 

Please see below for what's happening in your region.

HAWKE'S BAY

School Festivals – Taradale Primary School, Mayfair Primary School, Havelock North Primary School, Eskdale Primary School, Arthur Miller School

Intro To Coaching Course – Sacred Heart College & Napier Girls High School

Primary School Tournament – Park Island

Skill Centre & Federation Development Programme – Park Island

Tiny Tots – Park Island

Intermediate Girls Only Football Tournament – Pettigrew Green Arena

High School Girls Futsal Champs – Pettigrew Green Arena

Contact Details – Women’s Development Officer - Aleesha Heywood aleesha@centralfootball.co.nz

MANAWATU

School Festivals – Ashhurst Primary School, Parkland Primary School, Milson Primary School, Central Normal Primary School

Intro To Coaching Course – St Peters

Primary School Tournament – Monrad Park

Skill Centre & Federation Development Programme – Ashhurst

Give It A Go Girls Football Programme – Monrad Park

Tiny Tots – Memorial Park

Contact Details – Manawatu Development Officer – Barry Scullion Barry@centralfootball.co.nz

GISBORNE

School Festivals – Te Wharau Primary School, Te Hapara Primary School, Wainui Primary School,

Intro To Coaching – EJFC

Primary School Tournament – Watson Park

Skill Centre – EJFC  

Federation Development Programme – Watson Park

Intro To Refeering

Ethnic Get Into Football Sessions - Ilminster 

Contact Details – Women's Development Officer - Lizzie Hall lizzie@centralfootball.co.nz or
Gisborne Development Officer – Blake Mulrooney blake@centralfootball.co.nz 
 

WANGANUI

Primary School Festival – Churton Primary School, Whanhgahu Primary School, Castlecliff Primary School

Intro To Coaching – Wanganui Athletic Club Rooms

Primary School Tournament – Wembley Park

Skill Centre – Wembley Park

Contact Details – Wanganui Development Officer – Matthew Calvert matt@centralfootball.co.nz

TARANAKI

Primary School Festivals – Omata Primary School, Motorua Primary School, Sportswood Primary School, Ngaere Primary School, Tikorangi Primary School, Central Primary School

Primary School Tournament – Manukorihi,Waitara

Futsal In Schools - NPGHS

Futsal Intro To Coaching - NPGHS

Skill Centre & Federation Development Programme – Motorua 

Tiny Tots – Te Mete Park

Rise Mentoring Programme – Sport Taranaki 

Contact Details - Women’s Development Officer - Leah Gubb Centralfootball.fdc@gmail.com or  
Taranaki Development Officer - Matthew Kilsby matthew@centralfootball.co.nz