Frequently asked questions

All Junior and Youth teams compete in the Western Bay of Plenty leagues on Saturday mornings. Our Senior Men’s and Women’s teams compete in every available regional league, with our flagship squads representing the club in the NZF National League.

Please download ourClub App, as this is our primary tool for communicating cancellations, club news, and urgent updates. We also post regularly onFacebook. If you don’t have an account, you can view our live Facebook feed directly on the home page of our website.

Registrations for the Winter season open in late January. However, ourSkills HubsandHoliday Programmesopen for bookings in early January and at the end of each school term throughout the year.

1. Junior & Youth:Terms 2 and 3.

2. Seniors:March through September.

FCTM holds ID Phases for Academy teams in late February or early March. If you intend to trial for FCTM, please wait until teams are announced before registering with TCAFC. We do not form our community teams until the FCTM ID Phase is complete.

The turf is open to the public, and we provide goals for the community to enjoy. However, if you are planning an organised game or team session, youmustbook the space through the local Council.

Our main clubrooms and home grounds are atLinks Avenue Reserve. We also frequently useOcean Downs ReserveandMacville Parkfor matches and training.

TheFCTM Skills Hubis our primary player development pathway for ages 5–17. These sessions are designed to complement winter team trainings or provide off-season skill building. You do not need to be a TCAFC member to participate.

Current fees are listed on our main Winter Football page and must be paid online during registration. If you require a payment plan, please emailtreasurer@tcafc.co.nzto make arrangements.

Yes. We are committed to making football accessible through payment plans and a limited Hardship Fund. Many members also utilise external funding fromVariety Children’s CharityorMake It Happen. We can provide the necessary quotes and invoices for these applications.

Our official kit consists of an Adidas sky blue shirt, black shorts, and black socks.

1. Mini Blues (U4–U6):Shorts, socks, shinpads, and boots (or sturdy shoes).

2. Junior & Youth (U7+):Full club kit (shirt, shorts, socks), shinpads, and boots.

3. Seniors:Shinpads and boots (playing kit is provided by the club). Branded gear is available at ourOnline Club Store. While we are an Adidas club, players may wear other brands of socks and shorts (black bike pants are popular for girls).

As a community club, we rely on volunteers! We are always looking for help with small roles, coaching, or managing. If you’re interested in giving back, please emailhello@tcafc.co.nz.

As a community club, we rely on volunteers! We are always looking for help with small roles, coaching, or managing. If you’re interested in giving back, please emailhello@tcafc.co.nz.

Cancellations or ground closures are sent via theClub Appand posted onFacebookby 2:00 PM on weekdays and between 7:00 – 7:30 on Saturday morning.

Cancellations or ground closures are sent via theClub Appand posted onFacebookby 2:00 PM on weekdays and between 7:00 – 7:30 on Saturday morning.

Whether you are a player or a supporter, you represent Tauranga City AFC. We expect everyone to remain positive, respect the referees, and let the players and coaches focus on the game. If you have concerns regarding sideline behaviour, please emailhello@tcafc.co.nzimmediately.