FOOTBALL
FOOTBALL
DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITY:
In 2026 WEGC will field competitive 1st and 2nd XI team (open to all year groups). These teams will be selected following trials.The 3rd XI team will be a social competitive team and will be a combination of junior and seniorsCOMPETITION DAY:
Wednesday1st XI, 2nd XI + 3rd XICOMPETITION DATES:
Wednesday 6 May - 1st XI, 2nd XI, 3rd XITRAININGS:
1st and 2nd XI, Monday evenings (to be confirmed) at Te Whaea Astro Turf3rd XI (competitive social) training is optionalTRANSPORT:
Make own way to/from the games with public transport or parentsCOMPETITION TERMS:
Terms 2 and 3LOCATION OF EVENTS:
Various College football fields and artificial turfs throughout the region.EXPECTED TIMES:
1st and 2nd XI - kick off anytime between 4.00-8.00omSocial 4.00pm kick offUNIFORM:
1st XI - uniform provided. Navy top/shorts/socks/jacket. 2nd XI - Navy top/short provided. Purchase gold socks and own hoodieSocial - top on loan, gold socks and WEGC hoodie required.Second hand boots/shin pads available for hire/purchase.COST:
$150 1st XI$95 all other teamsMon 2 March - 1st open session, WEGC top field after school for all 2nd XI players from 2025 and any new Y9s/students interested in trialing for the 1st and 2nd XI.
Wed 4 March - 2nd session, WEGC top field after school for 2025, 1st XI players plus any selected players from the first open session.
Fri 6 March - 1st and 2nd XI teams named and confirmed.
Pre-season training sessions - Mon 9, 16, 23 (for those not involved in futsal) and 30 March and 27 April
NZSS 1st XI tournament, 31 August - 4 September, Taupo