UPDATES FOR 2019 season soon!
Getting the Grade
Registration open for FC Nelson Winter Season 2019!!
To the FC Nelson football family,
FC
Nelson will - once again - provide a variety of opportunities for
junior, youth and senior footballers to play the beautiful game of
football 
here in sunny Nelson.
Together
with our First Kicks and Fun Football programmes FC Nelson accommodated
more than 450 junior and youth players - in 24 teams - and 200 Senior
players last year. Our goal: More opportunities for more players and heaps of happy faces!
FC Nelson programme overview:
First Kicks (4 - 6 yrs)
For
the little ones that just bought their first pair of
football boots.
Heaps of little games and fun with a big group of wee
footballers. Saturday mornings @ Neale Park. (From 9.15am) -
45min
$40 for the season
Fun Footballers (7 - 8 yrs)
Slightly more advanced. Suitable for First timers and superstar footballers. Football drills, skills and team games.
Saturday mornings @ Neale Park.
(From 10.30am) - 1h
Junior Girls (9+)
7 aside - 7v7 games on a junior pitch. Training once a week
and 2x 20 minutes games on Saturday @ FC Nelson home ground or away
game.
Coached by FC Nelson junior coach + team manager.
Junior Football (9th & 10th grade)
7
aside - playing 7v7 games on a junior pitch. Training once a
week and 2x 20 minutes games on Saturday @ FC Nelson home ground or away
game.
Coached by FC Nelson junior coach + team manager.
Intermediate Girls (11+)
9 aside - playing 9v9
games on a intermediate pitch. Training once a week and a game each
Saturday @ FC Nelson home ground or away game.
Coached by FC Nelson junior coach + team manager.
Junior Football (11th & 12th grade)
9 aside
- playing 9v9 games on a intermediate pitch. Training once a week and a
game each Saturday @ FC Nelson home ground or away game.
Coached by FC Nelson junior coach + team manager.
Youth Football (13th grade)
11 aside - playing 11v11games on a special 13th grade pitch. Training once a week and a game each
Saturday @ FC Nelson home ground or away game.
Coached by FC Nelson youth coach + team manager.
Youth Football U17 (14th - 16th grade)
11 aside - playing 11v11games on senior pitch. Newly structured U17 league by NBF. 3 different division.
Training once or twice a week and a game each
Saturday @ FC Nelson home ground or away game.
Coached by FC Nelson youth coach + team manager.
Youth Football U19
11 aside FC Nelson team, playing 11v11games on senior pitch. Training (usually) once a week and a game each
Saturday @ FC Nelson home ground or away game.
FC Nelson coach optional.
Youth players playing senior football
Youth playing Senior Women $145.00
Youth playing Senior Men $165.00
(For further information about our senior teams please contact Nick Crosswell - nick.crosswell@gmail.com )
Wearing shinpads is compulsory for all FC Nelson programmes!!
FC Nelson will release further information about grading days,
about appointed coaches and training/game times shortly.
Please check our homepage regularly for updated and like us on
Facebook "FC Nelson" so you don't miss any information.
Registered players will receive all information via email.
FC Nelson additional programmes:
FC Nelson Skill Centre
“Discover football” learn and love the game. Football sessions
for kids 5 to 8 years old in a fun, game orientated environment
“Football development”
take your game to the next level with skills coaching, football drills and applying these to your game, for 9 to 13 years old.
A fun session for after school football entertainment. Open for everyone age 5 - 13.
$45 per term.
FC Nelson School Football
5 a-side competition. Age groups: Year 1&2, Year 3&4 and Year 5&6.
Wednesday from 4 - 5pm @ Neale Park.
$25 per team.
Contact George for further information: george.campbell@fcnelson.co.nz
FC Nelson Holiday programme
Holiday fun for everyone Age 5 -13
Watch our homepage and Facebook for updates.
If
you have any questions or enquiries please don't hesitate and contact
myself - tj.hansen@fcnelson.co.nz - anytime. I am happy to help!
Last but not least...
a huge club like FC Nelson with over 650 members relies on it's
volunteers to help run the show. Last year we've had heaps of
volunteers, parents stepping up and helping out and I'd like to take the
opportunity to THANK all of them, for their amazing efforts.
We are always looking for people who are keen to get
involved, with coaching, managing a team or whatever comes to mind. So
please don't hesitate and contact us anytime if you are interested.
Looking forward to seeing you @ FC Nelson.
Tj Hansen
How to register with - MY Comet:
FC
Nelson now has the ability for you to Register and Pay Online for the
2019 Football Season. This is a new system, and we would recommend that
you read ALL the instructions below before visiting the Registration
page.
To register click on the 2019 REGISTRATIONS link at the bottom of this page.
1: Existing Player: (With any Club)
MyComet Login details and passwords:
These
were emailed to all Players last year (2018), however, if you've
forgotten your MyComet password, then select the "Forgot Password" and
follow the Instructions.
If you have changed your email address then please email info@fcnelson.co.nz with your name and details and we will update it for you.
Transfers:
If
you did not play for FC Nelson last season you no longer need to get a
transfer from your previous NZ Club unless you still owe fees or have
not returned gear to your old Club. Just register in the normal way.
If you previously played for an Overseas Club please contact registrations@fcnelson.co.nz as we are required to get an International transfer.
NOTE: Do not try and create a new login unless you are a completely new player to football in NZ not just our Club.
2: New to Football
If you are completely new to Football (not just FC Nelson)
then please use the "Sign Up" and register your details.
If
you have previously played for another Club you will need to get that
Club to "terminate " you from their Club. Please contact your previous
Club or contact us on registrations@fcnelson.co.nz and we will contact the Club. Again please do not try to register again as a new player.
Once logged into your MyCOMET profile, select Items from the left hand pane to browse and purchase products.
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Type FC Nelson in the name of the Organisation in the Seller field. Once found, select the organisation.
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You
will now see a list of all the products they are offering, including
the name of the product, the type, and price of it. Eg: Mini Football
9-12 yrs Juniors aged 9 to 12, $110.00.
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Select the “+” to add product/s to your cart.
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Once
done, select, Proceed to Checkout to view your cart summary. Once
satisfied with your cart summary, select either “Pay now” to make
payment by credit card (Note there is a charge of 2.5% for this
facility), or “Pay Later” and make payment by direct credit to the FC
Nelson Bank account.
FC Nelson Bank account NBS 03 1354 0260701 00, and please remember to use Players Name as details.
Payment in Full for ALL Registrations is required by the First Game, we will advise of specific dates once available.
Whilst you are in your MyComet you can can also update all your personal and contact details.
Click here for 2019 Registrations and enter your MyComet login and Password.
Further Information
All grades relate to the kids turning age (For example: My kid is
currently 9 years old but turns 10 at some stage in 2019 > Please
register for 10th grade)
There are exceptions to this rule, if kids are better
off playing a grade above or below (Skill level, late/early birthday
etc.). Dispensations can be organized by our youth coordinator Tj
Hansen. So if you have any questions regarding this, please contact him
after you've registered your kid in the appropriate grade. Or just add a
"comment" in the comment box in your registration. Dispensations are
only exceptions - FC Nelson will try to accommodate everyone to his or
her preferences. However the final decision will be made by the FC
Nelson and Nelson Bays Football.
(Age 4 - 6) First Kicks
(Age 7-8) Fun Football
(Age 9 - 13) 9th - 13th grade + Girls only (Junior & Intermediate)
U17 (14 - 16yr)
U19
When registered with FC Nelson you'll receive further information
about pre season, training/game times, FC Nelson events and the
allocation of a team coach via email.
If you have any questions about the registrations please contact: registrations@fcnelson.co.nz
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It can be confusing to know which grade to register your child in. So to help the confusion, this bit of information should help you out.
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First Kicks - children born 2012-2014
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Fun Football - children born 2010-11
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9th Grade - children born 2009
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10th Grade - children born 2008
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11th Grade - children born 2007
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12th Grade - children born 2006
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13th Grade - children born 2005
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14th Grade - children born 2004
Your child will be placed into a grade based on their year of birth (not their school year) i.e if your child will turn 11 this year they will play in the 11th grade.
Those attending Grading Days will play grading games in the correct grade for their age. Any grade dispensations will be considered by the Director of Football after grading. (The final decision for dispensations lies with Nelson Bays Football).
Football Girls of FC Nelson
Calling all 15 and under girls of all abilities who want to play football this 2018 season. FC Nelson is the biggest club in the region and we have teams available.
Register now, read the Registration Instructions and then click on the link at the bottom of the Instructions page to register.
For girls turning 9-14 years old this year you it is possible (numbers permitting) to play in
a girls only grade
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Girls turning 4-6 years old this year play First Kicks
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Girls turning 7-8 years old this year play Fun Football
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Girls turning 9-10 years old this year play 7v7 Mini Soccer in a all girls Junior Girls grade.
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Girls turning 11-12 years old this year play 9v9 Mini Soccer,
extending the football techniques with 9v9 games in a all girls
Intermediate Girls grade.
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If you indicate you would like to play in an all girls team, you won't be required to attend grading days.
For girls wanting to play in a mixed team, you will need to attend grading days for the grade you are eligible for. NBF can dispensate girls to play a grade down from their age grade, however this will be determined at the grading days.
New Zealand Football has created guidelines and supporting material
to help clubs deliver junior football programmes matched to the needs of
young players. This set of guidelines is called the Junior Framework,
please download and read the Junior Framework Parent Information Guide.
Registration
To register for the 2019 season, read the Registration Instructions page and then click on the link on the bottom of the Instructions page to register.
Subscription fees for 2018 are $130.00 Girls, Junior & Youth Football.
Payment can be made either by:
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Direct debit to the FC Nelson NBS account 03-1354-0260701-00 (please put your name as a reference)
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Post a cheque to PO Box 1464, Nelson 7040
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Pay By Credit Card when registering online
FAQ's
Q: When does the Junior season start and how long is it?
A: The season start for Junior Grades is tentatively set for the April 5th (still to be confirmed). And the season is usually completed by late August, early September.
No Games Queens Birthday weekend.
Q: What time are the games?
A: Junior football is played on Saturday mornings usually between 10:30 and 12:30 depending on the age group.
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11-12th Intermediate Girls – 11:30 – 25 minute halves
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9-10th Junior Girls – 11:30 – 20 minute halves
Q: What gear do I need?
A: Junior & youth players need to have their own black shorts and socks as well as boots and shin pads.
Q: Where are the games and training held?
A: FC Nelson trains and plays home games mainly at Neale Park, Guppy Park and Victory Square.
Q: When will I know what team I am in?
A: You will be contacted by your coach after the grading days to inform you of your team. Please remain patient whilst we work through this process, as it may take some time.
Q: What are the fees for registering?
A: Subscription fees are $130.00 for Girls Junior Football.
Q: How do I pay?
A: Payment can be made either by:
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Direct debit to the FC Nelson NBS account 03-1354-0260701-00 (please put your name as a reference)
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Post a cheque to PO Box 1464, Nelson 7040
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Visa/Mastercard/Debit Card by going to "Pay Now' when doing the online Registration (this attracts a small fee)
Q: When do I need to pay the subscription fee?
A: Please arrange payment when you register. Failing this, the due date for all subs is 5th April
Q: What are development squads?
A: The club is proposing to have development squads for ages 10-14 years old for players that are wanting to take part in extra training and to play more games against competitive opposition. These squads will be different from Saturday teams and may play extra games on Sundays.