Summer Football is 5-aside organised by age
Less players on the field at a time gives each player more time on the ball (estimated to be 700-900% more touches then winter football) while the small space puts more emphasis on ball control, player movement and teamwork. The rules have been simplified to make the game more accessible and results are not recorded to help keep the focus on player development and fun rather than the outcome of any particular game.
Dates
2024 Term 4: Monday 4th November to 16th December (7x weeks).
2025 Term 1: Monday 17th February to 7th April (8x weeks).
Summer Football Formats
Juniors
- Teams are entered by school year group: Year 1 and 2 (age 5-6), Year 3 and 4 (age 7-8), Year 5 and 6 (age 9-10) and Year 7 and 8 (age 11-12).
- 5-aside (maximum 8 players per team)
- 3m x 2m goals.
- 2x 19-minute halves.
- Only the goal keeper is allowed in the goal area.
- The ball is kicked in, rather than thrown in.
- Teams are responsible to set up the goals.
Youth and Seniors - Mixed
- Teams should notify the club which age band they're in: Year 9 and 10 (age 13-14) and age 15+
- 5-aside (maximum 8 players per team)
- 3m x 2m goals.
- 2x 25-minute halves.
- Only the goal keeper is allowed in the goal area.
- The ball is kicked in, rather than thrown in.
- Teams are responsible to put away the goals.
Senior Womens-only League
- 5-aside (maximum 8 players per team)
- 3m x 2m goals.
- 2x 25-minute halves.
- Only the goal keeper is allowed in the goal area.
- The ball is kicked in, rather than thrown in.
- Teams are responsible to put away the goals.
Note that each group requires at least 4-teams to proceed.
Location
Morland Fox Park, Devon Street, Greerton (https://g.co/kgs/SnR6psf).
Indicative Kick-off Times
Junior games will be a 4pm, 4.40pm or 5.20pm kick off.
Youth/adults will be a 6pm or 7pm kick off.
Note that all of the above times subject to change dependent on number of teams entered per category and field availability. Please check the draw every Monday afternoon (https://bluerovers.co.nz/summer-football-draws).
Cost
2024 Term 4
Juniors: $112 per team
Youth: $112 per team
Seniors: $140 per team
2025 Term 1
Juniors: $120 per team
Youth: $120 per team
Seniors: $150 per team
Registration
Registrations for Junior categories of our Summer Football program are generally done through the Schools with the registration being per team - not per individual player. If your child is interested in playing Summer Football please reach out to the Sports Coordinator at your child's school and ask them to put your child on the list for a team.
In some instances we find that the Coaches from our Winter season teams are keen to continue on to Summer Football in Terms 4 and Terms 1. You can also reach out to Coach of your child's winter based team to see if there is sufficient interest for them to put together a team. We recommend 7 players per team to ensure sufficient coverage.
In respect to teams in our Open Youth / Adults category - minimum age of players is 14 years of age. This is a popular category for teenagers and adults alike - including teams mixed with teens / adults. If you have entered a team in our Fast Football program previously you should already be set up in our database, Friendly Manager. Please log into your profile to register.
You will need to indicate what level of competition you are entering, for all leagues we will have two options. A - for players that play in weekly winter games or B - for players that are entering as families or work/social groups or new to the sport.
Team Management
All junior teams must have an adult (18+) with them at all times who is responsible for the management, health and safety of the team.
Adults and young adults (Aged 14+) are responsible for their own management, health and safety.
Referee
Teams supply their own referee or referee themselves. Referees are not provided by the Blue Rovers.
The Draw
The draw is now available on the Tauranga Blue Rovers website (https://bluerovers.co.nz/summer-football-draws) .
Cancellations
Cancellations will be emailed to the Team Contact no later than 1pm on the day of play and notified on the Blue Rovers Facebook page.
Basic Rules
Rules and regulations to be aware of:
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All teams must be registered on Friendly Manager. Contact registrations@bluerovers.co.nz for support.
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Juniors teams must be under the immediate supervision of caregivers at all times.
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Goals should be set up by adults attached to each junior team.
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Youth and adult teams must put away the goals.
Tauranga Blue Rovers FC is a community focused Football club that works to provide the best possible experience for all participants while keeping them safe. If you are Sports Coordinator or Team Manager please ensure that all team members are aware of the protocols so that we can focus on having fun on the pitch.
