Welcome to the new season! We look forward to seeing you on the pitch soon.
HOW TO REGISTER:
RETURNING PLAYERS (registered with us in 2025)
If you were registered with us last year, you will receive an email inviting you to register for this season. The form will be pre-populated with the information we have on record. Please do use this opportunity to update your contact information where applicable. It would be very helpful for you to also please complete the “optional” as well as the “compulsory” fields.
Haven’t received an invitation to register?
Please check your spam and/or any old email addresses. If you still don’t have the link, you can register using the New Player Registration Form below instead.
NEW PLAYERS (or returning players previously registered prior to 2025)
Fill in the indicated fields and follow the prompts through the registration form to complete registration and submit payment (where applicable). Payment can be made via debit/credit card or internet bank transfer.
You can register multiple players at once, simply click on “add person” at the bottom of the registration form.
Any questions regarding the registration process, please contact, Gillian Patterson, playfootball@upperhuttcityfootball.org.nz
Juniors and Youth
NEW for 2026 – Whole of Football 2.0
In late 2025 New Zealand Football unveiled its updated Whole of Football Framework 2.0, evolving the way football and futsal are delivered which comes into effect now. Among the changes are updated game formats and structures designed to foster a lifelong love of football and prioritise skill development from an early age.
Research shows that playing smaller formats of the game for longer significantly increases involvement in the game and touches on the ball for players which accelerates skill development and better prepares participants for the transition to 11 vs 11 football a year later at the U14 age group.
You’ll see from the tables below, the changes to team sizes to accommodate the aim of more touches on the ball. Of particular note, is the inclusion of U7s now in the First Kicks programme. Given the numbers in our First Kicks and U7s groups, it is still our intention to run the U7s sessions separately from the U4-U6s, with one training session per week and occasional inter-club days (dates TBC by Capital Football).
We have also increased the length of the season for our First Kicks (U4s-U6s) to start and end at the same time as the other junior grades (start week of 2 May, end 29 August) – exact week day TBC.
You can read more about the Whole of Football 2.0 plan on the Capital Football website and for more information about how it impacts each of our grades, please contact Jonathan Winkworth, jonathan@upperhuttcityfootball.org.nz
Fees
| Year of Birth | Grade* | Registration Fee (per player) incl gst | |
| 2020-2022 | First Kicks (U4, U5, U6) | $60 | |
| 2019 | First Kicks (U7s) | $100 | |
| 2017-2018 | U8 and U9 – Fun Football (Mixed and Girls Only) | $120 | |
| 2013-2016 | U10, U11, U12, U13 – Mini Football (Mixed and Girls Only) | $120 | |
| 2009-2012 | U14, U15, U17 Mixed – Youth Football | $145** | |
| 2009-2012 | U15, U17 Girls Only – Youth Football | $145** |
*Girls can play down a year (in mixed football leagues), for example, a female born 2012 (U14) can choose to play U13s mixed football instead.
** Youth players who are selected for the mixed Talent Development Programme (U14, U15, U17) will incur an additional $600 fee per player (a total fee of $745 for Terms 1-3). An additional programme is offered in Term 4, fee $100. Girls selected for the girls only Talent Development Programme (U15, U17) will incur an additional $200 per player (a total fee of $345 for Terms 1-3). Please indicate your interest in the Talent Development Programme by answering the relevant question on the Registration Form.
About the Talent Development Programme
Upper Hutt City Football’s Talent Development Programme (TDP) was established in 2020 in response to the phasing out of the Federation based Talent Centres by New Zealand Football and Capital Football. It was put in place to enable our ambitious and talented male and female youth footballers to continue to develop, grow and fulfil their potential on and off the field while remaining part of the UHCF footballing family. By establishing a TDP, Upper Hutt City Football can offer its players a New Zealand Football accredited development programme that is aligned with New Zealand Football’s playing philosophy and development pathway. It also allows these players to participate in the Capital Football administered Capital Development League (CDL) against the other TDP clubs.
To participate in this programme all you need to do is attend the TDP trials (mixed teams early February, Girls Only TBC).
TDP – What we want to achieve
Our mission as a club is to provide football for all which also encompasses providing a pathway for ambitious youth players to fulfil their potential. This will be done by providing top quality coaching and ensuring players understand what is required to be the best they can be, ensuring they have a strong technical base and well-rounded tactical knowledge to be able to adapt to the future game and the differing coaching and playing environments they are likely to find themselves in over the course of their footballing lives.
For more information about the Talent Development Programme, please contact Jonathan Winkworth, jonathan@upperhuttcityfootball.org.nz
Girls Only Sunday Leagues (Junior)
In previous years, Upper Hutt City Football has entered teams into the Capital Football Junior Girls Only Sunday Leagues. This allows our junior girls the option to play girls’ only, or to play both Mixed (on Saturdays) and Girls’ Only on Sundays.
For 2026, we will again be looking to enter teams in the junior Girls’ Only Sunday leagues (U9, U11, U13). Please indicate your preference on the registration form (girls only, mixed, both or no preference). There is no extra cost to play in both.
Girls Only (Fantails)
Girls aged 8-11 also have the option of joining our Fantails programme. This programme is perfect for girls aged 8-11 who are new to football and want to give it a go in a fun and safe environment.
When: Monday, 16 February – Monday 30 March 2026
Time: 6pm-7pm
Where: Maidstone Park Turf
Cost: $35 for 7 weeks
You can find out more about the MILO Fantails Programme on the NZ Football website , or contact our Fantails co-ordinator, Frances Stannard, fantails@upperhuttcityfootball.org.nz
For more info on our Girls’ only options please contact Aaron Colvin, Junior Captain, juniors@upperhuttcityfootball.org.nz
How to Pay (First Kicks, Juniors and Youth)
Online by credit card or bank transfer as you register. Online payments incur a small additional fee (details on the Registration Form).
TDP fees are invoiced separately.
Worried about costs?
We’re keen to ensure that cost isn’t a barrier to people playing football. If you are experiencing genuine financial hardship, please take a look at the Football For All programme. This is an initiative delivered by Capital Football and the Wellington Phoenix to foster inclusion, participation and hauora by using football as a vehicle. The programme places tamariki and rangatahi from ages six to 17 into football clubs, futsal teams and school teams by removing potential barriers, such as registration costs, equipment needs, transport assistance and communication difficulties, to active play and recreation.
Please email us at playfootball@upperhuttcityfootball.org.nz if this is of interest to you and we can assist you with the application process. Please note, the Football For All applications are scheduled to open mid-February. If this isn’t an option, we may also be able to arrange payment plans for your fees. Please contact us in confidence, playfootball@upperhuttcityfootball.org.nz to discuss payment options.
Need more help?
If you’re unsure which programme is best for your junior or youth player and you wish to discuss your options, please contact: Jonathan Winkworth, jonathan@upperhuttcityfootball.org.nz
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Senior Men and Women (Social and Competitive)
We offer options for competitive, social and (men’s) masters’ grades.
Fees
Men & Women Senior (competitive) $315 ($205 for students)
Fees are payable following squad announcements.
Men & Women Senior (social) Team fee $4300
Individual player fees will be advised by your team manager, dependent on number of players.
Men (masters) Team fee $4300
Individual player fees will be advised by team manager, dependent on number of players.
How to Pay (Seniors, incl Masters)
You will be sent details of how to make payment following confirmation of teams. Please note that unless otherwise agreed with the club, fees are to be paid one week before the start of your season (see Season Calendar).
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Refunds
Players who withdraw from the season are not entitled to a refund of fees paid.
A refund may be considered on a case-by-case basis only where satisfactory medical evidence is provided, or where the Club, at its discretion, approves a refund following consultation with the relevant club captain.
What your fees at UHCF cover
Registration fees contribute towards the cost of operating Upper Hutt City Football. These include (but are not limited to):
• Club equipment – balls, nets, shirts etc.
• Turf training and ground fees
• Prizegiving expenses – certificates, medal and trophies
• Funding towards tournaments fees
• Other costs relating to running the club, clubrooms and gear storage facilities
2026 Club Raffle/Donations
Registration fees only cover a proportion of the costs involved in operating a successful football club. Upper Hutt City Football is very much reliant on grant funding, sponsorship and fundraising to supplement the income generated from subscriptions. This year, we’re again looking to run a club raffle, but based on feedback from 2025, this will be run a little differently. We’d love our football family to support this fundraising initiative by helping us to sell tickets. Alternatively, we do offer a one-off Fundraising Donation of $20 on the registration form. Any additional support is very much appreciated, but of course you can choose to support both the raffle and make a donation, or neither. Funds raised through this initiative will be put towards the purchase of new training equipment. Any questions about this fundraiser, please contact Club Chairman, Tristan Elder, tristan@upperhuttcityfootball.org.nz
Red Flags
If you have a problem registering, it may be that you have been “red flagged” in the New Zealand Football registration system. You should have received an automated email explaining the reason for the red flag; unpaid fees, unreturned gear/equipment or both. If you believe this red flag has been issued in error or would like more information, please contact playfootball@upperhuttcityfootball.org.nz
Questions or need more info?
Registration (Sporty) enquiries contact:
– playfootball@upperhuttcityfootball.org.nz
Playing/team enquiries:
– First Kicks, Juniors (incl Girls Only): juniors@upperhuttcityfootball.org.nz
– Youth and Talent Development (incl Girls Only): jonathan@upperhuttcityfootball.org.nz
– Senior Women: womenscaptain@upperhuttcityfootball.org.nz
– Senior Men & Masters: playfootball@upperhuttcityfootball.org.nz
More Info:
Season calendar
Whole of Football 2.0
We look forward to an exciting season ahead!