Term 2 (2024) Registrations are now OPEN.

Please see the information below for dates, times and how to register.

We're excited to offer Ruahine AFC Fusion, a program designed to provide the opportunity for players to participate in Junior & Youth Football Games and Development all year round... one term at a time.

Ruahine AFC Fusion is a 'fusion' of Futsal and Football program played indoors. It is a form of 'training' predominantly supported by competetive small games; with the ultimate objective of seeing young players increase their love of football. Run and facilitated professionally by Ben Mathews, (with the support of other coaches), young players are encouraged to experiment with their skill to solve different problems within games, and making mistakes won't be frowned upon. 

Spaces are limited for the programme, so we are calling for serious expressions of interest to help us put grops together. You have a choice of participating in both 'indoor football' and/or 'futsal'... please indicate below which programs you wish to participate in. Invoices will follow once groups and participants are confirmed.


Please note that these programmes are faciliated by Ruahine AFC only, and are completely separate from the normal outdoor winter footballl program afilliated to Central Football. Here's what you need to know:

INDOOR FUTSAL
*To register please use the form at the bottom of the page.

  • Futsal is a fast & furious version of the game, played inside on wooden floors (basketball sized court) with a heavier & slightly smaller ball.
  • Players love improving their own individual skills through lots of touches of the ball & improved decision making, as well as learning what it means to work together as a team to create many goal scoring opportunites which is what all players enjoy the most.
  • Spaces are limited so please only register your interest if you're serious about commiting for the term.
  • Dedicated futsal shoes will give more grip and control however any indoor shoes can be worn. Shin pads are recommended.
  • Fees for each term are $135 ($13.50 per session). If registering for both Futsal and Football Indoor the fees will be reduced to $120 per programme (i.e. $12.00 per session equating to $240 per term).
  • If you would like to view a session before committing please make contact via email.


UNDER 10's (players turning 9 and 10 this year) 
Monday's during TERM 2
Time: 4:00-5:10pm
Venue: Ross Intermediate School Gymnasium
Dates: 29th April - 1st July (10 Weeks)


UNDER 12's (players turning 11 and 12 this year)
Monday's during TERM 2
Time: 5:20-6:30pm
Venue: Ross Intermediate School Gymnasium
Dates: 29th April - 1st July (10 Weeks)


UNDER 13's/14's (players turning 13 and 14 this year)
Tueday's during TERM 2
Time: 4:30-5:30pm
Venue: Ross Intermediate School Gymnasium
Dates: 30th April - 2nd July (10 Weeks)


INDOOR FOOTBALL
*To register, please use the form at the bottom of the page.

  • Training indoors (on artificial turf) means you never have to worry about the wet weather affecting another training session, or having to clean your boots after training.
  • Play is fast & competetive, with lots of short passing, mixed with plenty of opportunities to improve 1v1 attacking skills. 
  • Spaces are limited so please only register your interest if you're serious about commiting for the term.
  • Training will take place on an indoor artificial turf (football boots can be used providing they don't have have metal sprigs). Shin pads are recommended.
  • Fees for each term are $135 ($13.50 per session). If registering for both Futsal and Football Indoor the fees will be reduced to $120 per programme (i.e. $12.00 per session equating to $240 per term).
  • If you would like to view a session before committing please make contact via email.


Under 10's (players turning 9 and 10 this year)

Thursday's during TERM 2
Time: 4:00-5:10pm
Venue: Green Room (Massey University).
Dates: 2nd May - 4th July (10 Weeks)


Under 12's (players turning 11 and 12 this year)

Thursday's during TERM 2
Time: 5:20-6:30pm
Venue: Green Room (Massey University).
Dates: 2nd May - 4th July (10 Weeks)


Under 13's/14's

Over winter we are combining football & futsal for this age group to play on a Tuesday inside the Ross Intermediate School gym (see FUTSAL information above).


Note: Please talk to us (email accounts@ruahineafc.co.nz or fusion@ruahineafc.co.nz) if money is a barrier.