Whole of Football 2.0 (U4-U9)

West Coast Rangers runs NZ Football's award-winning 'Whole of Football' programme. This is a grassroots programme designed to retain and develop young players while ensuring that all players learn the skills they need to enjoy the game.

On the Saturday morning, each team participates in short skills sessions, followed by a number of short, small-sided games. The key focus of these sessions are to provide an introduction to ball mastery and physical literacy for each player while ensuring everybody has FUN!

Grades and Formats

In 2026 NZ Football are introducing "Whole of the Football 2.0" programme across the country. This change is an exciting step to ensuring ALL players get more football actions during the program. WoF comprises of grades 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9.  In 2026 9th Grade remains in-house and at the completion of 9th grade, players graduate on to Junior Football.

• First Kicks - Grades 4, 5, 6 and 7
  Teams play 3v3
  3 x 10 minute Games
  No Goalkeepers
  Pass or Dribble In
  Retreat Line 
  
  
• Fun Football - Grades 8 and 9
  Teams play 5v5
  3 x 12 minute Games
  Goalkeepers
  Bigger Goals
  Pass or Dribble In
  Retreat Line 

*****9th Grade Teams can train 1x Week with their Volunteer Coach*****
 

Players are placed in grades according to their age on January 1st.  All teams are mixed - boys and girls playing together.

More information can be found on the New Zealand Football website.

https://www.nzfootball.co.nz/community/whole-of-football-2.0/resources

Season Dates

The 2026 season will commence on Saturday May 2nd and will finish Saturday September 5th to coincode with school terms two and three.

Generally, there is no football during the middle weekends of the school holidays, however we do play on the first and final weekends.

The NRF Competitions Calendar can be found here: https://www.nrf.org.nz/asset/downloadasset?id=f2bff270-d2d4-4486-86bd-61a9bfb103f0

Game Day + Times

Below are the times and locations available for our WoF players to choose from:

 @ Fred Taylor 

• U4 - U7 Saturday - 9:00am - 9:50am 
  
• U8 - U9 Saturday - 8:00am - 8:50am

 @ Huapai Domain 

• U4 - U7 Saturday - 9:00am - 9:50am 
• U8 - U9 Saturday - 8:00am - 8:50am

Field Locations

West Coast Rangers has two locations to play at: Fred Taylor Park and Huapai Domain.  Click here for address and field maps.

You will be able to specify your preferred location and training day when you register online.

Fees

The cost to register for both First Kicks and Fun Football is $165.00.

Club Uniform

Each player needs to have their own club shirt, shorts and socks, as well as boots and shinpads.  You can buy online from the WCR Gear Shop

Further Information

Download our full information pack containing everything you need to know as a parent or caregiver.