Get outside and discover the basics of football (soccer) in a supportive and inclusive environment designed for women who just want to get out, get active and have fun!
No football or sport experience required!
Kick-On for Women is an introductory football program designed specifically for women to fit into their busy lives whilst juggling their commitments of family, work and friends.
The idea was born from the demand for mothers, sisters and female spectators wanting to be involved in the sport, however desired a format that welcomed their inexperience, less active lifestyle and limited time availability.
With a commitment of just 45-minutes a week, after general office hours, the program has a strong focus on fun, inclusion and friendship, is run by accredited facilitators and provides participants the opportunity to spend time focusing on their own fitness and well-being in a judgement-free environment.
Kick-On for Women aims to encourage women to become active, energised and connected.
Keen to register? Check out the programs, locations and registration links below!
The Program
– 45-MINUTE SESSIONS
– WEEKLY FOR 8 WEEKS
– DELIVERED BY ACCREDITED FACILITATORS
– 25-MINUTES OF FUN SKILL-BASED GAMES & 20 MINUTES OF SMALL-SIDED GAMES
– 22 HUBS NORTHERN NSW WIDE
Who’s It For?
– FEMALE 16 YEARS & OVER
– NON-ACTIVE OR LESS ACTIVE & TIME-POOR FEMALES
– FEMALES WHO ARE NEW TO FOOTBALL, TEAM SPORT
– FEMALES SEEKING SOCIAL FITNESS ENVIRONMENT
Cost – $50 PER PARTICIPANT, PER TERM (8 WEEK PROGRAM) (Reduced to $50 thanks to a Sport Aus Grant. Program normally $80)
Calendar
– TERM 4 COMMENCING WEEK OF 19 OCTOBER 2020
– HUB SPECIFIC DETAILS BELOW
NOT READY TO JOIN IN TERM 4? REGISTER FOR OUR MAILING LIST!
*NEW* Football FIVE5 Kick-On for Women Social League
The League
– SMALL SIDED GAMES
– 4 x 9-MINUTE QUARTERS
– WEEKLY FOR 6 WEEKS
– FEMALE GAME LEADERS
– NO TEAM REQUIRED
– KICK-ON FOR WOMEN ATMOSPHERE
– LOCATED AT LAKE MACQUARIE REGIONAL FOOTBALL FACILITY
Who’s It For?
– FEMALES 16 YEARS & OVER
– KICK-ON FOR WOMEN PARTICIPANTS
– FEMALES WHO WANT TO LEARN TO PLAY SMALL SIDED FOOTBALL
– FEMALES WHO WANT TO RECONNECT WITH FOOTBALL
– FEMALES SEEKING SOCIAL FITNESS ENVIRONMENT
Cost
– $70 PER PARTICIPANT (6 WEEK LEAGUE)
Calendar
– MONDAY & THURSDAY NIGHTS
– COMMENCING 2 NOVEMBER 2020
– FIRST GAME KICK OFF 6:10PM
KICK-ON FOR WOMEN PROGRAM HUBS
We’d love to keep you up to date about future programs in your region! If you’re new and interested, please join our mailing list or find us on Facebook to keep updated.
Term 4 2020 commences 19 October 2020. Select your hub below to find out more information and to register.
Kick-On for Women is an introductory football (soccer) program offering a more social and accessible version of football specifically modified for inactive women over the age of 16.
It is low-impact, football-based program providing physical and mental health benefits, social connectedness, alongside promotion of the benefits of engaging in team sport.
The program provides 45-minute sessions focusing on fun, football and friendship.
The participants discover and learn the basic competencies in a relaxed, non-competitive setting.
Benefits of Kick-on for Women
Physical & mental health benefits;
Non-competitive activities to improve confidence and self-esteem;
Participants can wear either joggers/sandshoes or football boots
Participants must wear shin pads
Participants are encouraged to wear clothing that is comfortable
Participants can wear tights, shorts, trackpants etc.
Drink bottle
Northern NSW Football Management
Northern NSW Football is responsible for the overall management and operation of the program, including:
Source and organise facility;
Source and organise appropriately qualified Coordinators & Facilitators;
Ensure Coordinator & Facilitator training requirements have been completed;
Management of registration system on PlayFootball.com.au;
Manage the operational aspects of the program, including ordering equipment;
Establish a wet weather plan;
Adhere to state-based Child Protection Legislation;
Work with the local Hub Coordinator to manage all program inquiries
Hub Coordinator
Each Kick-On for Women hub has as a dedicated Hub Coordinator. These Hub Coordinators are the point of contact for participants and are there to ensure all sessions are delivered in a fun, friendly and safe manner.
It is the responsibility of the Coordinator to set the tone and attitude from the program. They understand the barriers for women in sport and the demands of family/work life; they are flexible, encouraging and engaging; they are a great communicator; have a good sense of humour; and have a heart from people.
We recommend moving away from a “traditional coach” as the environment being created is fun and social, with less focus on technical play.
Key Responsibilities include:
Creating an environment that is consistent with core principles of Kick-On for Women (Connection/Energised/Unity/Strength/Belonging/Encouraging/Football)
Demonstrate clear communication and positive engagement with participants and facilitators
Manage Facilitators and participants
Deliver an effective session as outlined in the session plan provided by NNSWF
Ensure instructions are clear and appropriate education of exercises/skills/games provided
Engage participants in the session’s activities
Implement (Federation’s) wet weather and heat plan for hub;
Set up/pack down of venue & program/Unlock & lock amenities/Manage equipment
Provide attendance reports & session feedback
Promote completion of evaluations and feedback surveys by participants
Engage with major Stakeholders including Schools, Member Zones, Member Clubs, local councils and women’s services as necessary Hub Coordinators are all accredited.
Facilitator (Coach)
Our Facilitators are responsible for delivering fun football based sessions to enable women to get active. Each Facilitator will be responsible for a group of 10 participants and will remain with that group for the duration of the program.
Their key areas of responsibility are:
Responsible for up to 16 participants (For small hubs, the Coordinator will be the Facilitator)
Arrive 10 minutes prior to session/ prepared for session
Ensure a positive and safe environment for participants
Deliver an effective session as outlined in the session plan provided by NNSWF
Ensure instructions are clear and appropriate education of exercises/skills/games provided
Encourage open communication between participants, facilitators and coordinator
Engage participants in the session’s activities
Develop an environment that is supportive, non-judgemental and encouraging
Assist coordinator with pack down
If you’re interested in becoming a Hub Coordinator or Facilitator at one of the multiple locations across Northern NSW, contact mforbes@northernnswfootball.com.au
Kick-on for Women Session Plan
Each week the Coordinator and Facilitators will run their sessions based on the Kick-On for Women Program Manual provided by Northern NSW Football. The session plans have been developed to ensure the participant gets the most benefit out of every session, enabling them to gain confidence while learning new skills and having fun!
It should be noted that Kick-On for Women program is an introductory program and as such, is not “results driven”. The program is based on a fun game, like practices, to encourage participation and enjoyment of getting active through football.
Football FIVE5 Kick-On for Women Social League
Taking advantage of the small-sided fields at Lake Macquarie Regional Football Facility, Speers Point, we are creating a league of our own – short games with plenty of drink breaks, female game leaders and like-minded women. It's a little bit different to our program, as it’s just 40 minutes of small-sided games. Yes, of course, it’s still in our supportive and fun environment.
If your ready to step it up a notch from the Kick-On for Women Program or just not feeling like you’re fit enough for the fast pace of regular football, come and join us for some small sided fun.
No team entry required, register as an individual!
A bit worried as you don’t know the rules? That’s okay, our game leaders will be there to teach you.
Please note - This is a female only league for beginner and intermediate level participants.
Participants are encouraged to wear black or dark coloured shirt to assist with organising teams on the evening
Participants can wear either joggers/sandshoes or football boots
Participants must wear shin pads
Participants are encouraged to wear clothing that is comfortable
Participants can wear tights, shorts, trackpants, etc.
Bring a Drink Bottle
Game Leaders
Our female game leaders will: Develop an environment that is supportive, non-judgmental and encouraging
Referee the games in accordance with Football FIVE5 rules
Offer information about the rules and the game when necessary
Game Rules
All teams must take the field with five players
4x 10 minute quarters at the discretion of the game leader (May be amended to 2x 20 minutes)
Unlimited interchange will be allowed for all matches
Kick offs will be taken from half way
No slide tackles
No offside
No throw ins
No corners
If the ball hits any part of the net behind the goalkeeper off a shot, keeper save or deflection, the ball automatically goes to the goalkeeper for a restart. An indirect free kick shall be awarded at the referees discretion should a player kick the ball into their own back net.
Goalkeepers can pass the ball out with their feet or throw it out with their hands
Goalkeepers cannot come outside of their goal circle at anytime
Goalkeepers may not pick the ball up if it has been passed to them from a team mate
Goalkeepers cannot kick the ball out of their hands
Goalkeepers must release the ball within 6 seconds
If a team kicks the ball out of the pitch, the match will be a restart with the goalkeeper of the opposing team
All free kicks are indirect
No pushing or grinding into the rebound boards
Serious foul play will be punishable by yellow and red cards
In the event of a penalty being awarded all penalty takers can only take one step before striking the ball
Northern NSW Football reserves the right to make amendments to the match rules at any time.
Weather Policies & Venue Information
All Weather Policy
1. Football FIVE5 is an all-weather facility; all games are on in all weather conditions.
2. Football FIVE5 will monitor for lightning as per Northern NSW Football’s Lightning Policy.
In the event of lightning in the 1st half of a game, the game will be delayed for 30mins, should lightning not clear within 30 mins the match will be abandoned.
In the event of lightning during the 2nd half of a game, the game will be called off. No game called off in the 2nd Half will be re-scheduled.
General
• There is to be no drinking of alcohol anywhere on Football FIVE5 grounds except for in the licensed café and alfresco area. No alcohol can be brought into or removed from the facility.
• Alcohol should not be consumed before playing your match.
• NO smoking anywhere within Football FIVE5 as per Government regulations.
• No outside food is to be brought into Sidelines Café.
For more information about the Kick-On for Women program, please contact
