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Goalkeeper training is back – register for our GK Term 4 PDP now.

Learn the fundamentals of goalkeeping in a fun, supportive environment while building confidence, resilience and game awareness.

Is goalkeeping your passion already? If you’ve already got great hands, solid footwork and confidence in goal – it’s time to stretch your abilities and become a more complete keeper.

Register here: https://onslow.org.nz/player-pathways/pre-season-development-programme/

Sessions for U8-U13 Mixed and Girls Only.

Looking for a fun way to end the week? Join us Friday afternoons from 16 October for our 3v3 football game nights!

3v3 football is one of the best ways to play — more touches, more goals, more action, and plenty of opportunities to showcase your skills. Whether you’re looking to compete, improve, or just enjoy the game with friends, these sessions are the perfect mix of football and fun.

Gather your squad, bring the energy, and let’s see who comes out on top under the Friday night lights!

See this page for more info on 3v3 and how to register

It’s time for Futsal on Saturday mornings as part of our player development programme! Your players will improve their skills and speed with Samba Futsal Academy. Sessions will be held at the Onslow College Gym, starting Saturday 24 October and going through to 12 December. (Please note, there are no sessions on Saturdays 7 or 21 November.) Find more information here.

If you’ve got young girls wanting to give football a go, in a FUN and SAFE environment, MILO Fantails is the programme for you!

MILO Fantails is a programme designed to attract new female players to the beautiful game – Onslow is offering this to girls aged 4-13 years. Sessions are focused on helping girls make friends, have fun, improve their skills, and be active through football.

In Terms 4 of 2026, sessions will be held on Wednesdays from 4.00pm to 5.00pm at Nairnville Artificial Turf.  Fantails is for girls who are not already part of an OJFC 2026 team.

The fee is $40, and you can email fantails@onslow.org.nz anytime with any questions or if you are having problems registering. More info and to register: https://onslow.org.nz/milo-fantails/

Let your kids enjoy their school holidays out in the fresh air!

These school holidays, your player(s) will be able to enhance their football skills under the guidance of our PDP Coach, Jeremy, with assistance from our youth coaches.

All sessions will be held at Nairnville Artificial Turf, Cockayne Road; footballers can sign up for Girls Only or Mixed. Players will be grouped into similar age groups each day and work through different sessions focussed on enhancing their football skills.

Expect fun, dynamic sessions with something for all ages from U7 to U15.

Registrations open Saturday 5 September 2026; details can be found here:  https://onslow.org.nz/ojfc-player-development/holiday-programme/

C O A C H E S

Join us and Capital Football THIS WEEK for a great opportunity to extend your Coaching expertise.

The course is designed for coaches working with 9–17 year old players and is ideal for those looking to deepen their understanding of how to meet the needs of their young players during this Skill phase. The course covers a range of modules focused on key knowledge and skills, and concludes with a practical session that brings this learning together.

If you’ve completed the Coaching Fundamentals course, this is the next step for you.

When: Wednesday 22nd July, 7-8:30pm

Where: Ngaio Scout Hall, (access via Ngaio Station platform)

Cost: FREE

Register here: https://nzflearn.co.nz/blog/events/nzf-junior-level-1-practical-30/

Let your kids enjoy their school holidays out in the fresh air!

These school holidays, your player(s) will be able to enhance their football skills under the guidance of our PDP Coach, Jeremy, with assistance from our youth coaches.

All sessions will be held at Nairnville Artificial Turf, Cockayne Road; footballers can sign up for Girls Only or Mixed. Footballers will be grouped into similar age groups each day and work through different sessions focussed on enhancing their football skills.

Expect fun, dynamic sessions with something for all footballers from U7 – U15.

Registrations open Sunday 14 June 2026; check out these details:  https://onslow.org.nz/ojfc-player-development/holiday-programme/