New to Football

Welcome to Football at HBCAFC

Football for everyone — all ages, all abilities.

Whether you’re new to the game or coming back, Hibiscus Coast AFC is a friendly, inclusive club where you can play, learn, and have fun.

Choose Your Football Option

Join a Team (Season Football)

Play weekly games and train with a team.

Ages & Options:

• Ages 3–7 – Fun Football (Coast Kickers)
• Ages 8–12 – Junior Teams (boys, girls-only, or mixed)
• Ages 13–18 – Youth Teams (boys, girls-only, or mixed)
• Adults 18+ – Men’s & Women’s Teams (social & competitive)

✔ Beginner-friendly
✔ Options for boys, girls-only, and mixed teams
✔ Focus on fun, teamwork, and development

Join a Programme (Extra Training)

Improve skills or just have more fun playing football.

Available Programmes:

• Skill Development (Ages 7–12)
• Talent Development Programme (Ages 13–18) (boys & girls pathways)
• Goalkeeper Training
• Holiday & After-School Football (Ages 4–18)

? View all programmes: https://hbcafc.org.nz/programme

? You can do both – play in a team and join a programme.

Why Choose HBCAFC?

• Friendly, welcoming environment
• Opportunities for boys, girls, and mixed football
• Clear player pathways (fun → development → competitive)
• Supported volunteer coaches (no experience needed)

Participate in a Football Programme

• Junior (Ages 7–12) – skill development 

• Boys & Girls Talent Development Programmes (TDP) (Ages 13–18) – advanced technical training for competitive players

• Goalkeeper Development, Holiday Programmes, and After-School Football (Ages 4–18) – extra practice, fun, and skill improvement

• For a full list of programs available, click https://hbcafc.org.nz/programme

Tip: If your child wants to join a team but is also interested in extra skill development, they can do both.

Pathways for Progression

Players can start at their level and move forward if they want:

• Community Teams – Fun, inclusive, and suitable for all abilities.

• Academy & TDP – Structured programmes for developing skills and playing competitively.

• Senior Teams – Social or competitive, all levels of ability welcome.

Getting Started

1. Choose your age group
2. Decide: Team, Programme, or Both
3. Register online

Register Now
Register for the 2026 Season |View Programmes | info@hbcafc.org.nz

Frequently Asked Questions

• Do I need experience? No — all abilities are welcome.

• Do I need my own kit? Team shirts are provided; football boots and shin pads, club socks and shorts need to be purchased.

• Can girls join mixed teams? Yes — girls-only teams are available from 8th grade, or girls can join mixed teams.

• What ages can join? Programs start from age 4 and some continue to 18 years.

• Do I need coaching experience to help run a team? No — volunteer coaches can receive free NZF courses and full support from HBCAFC.