16/06/2026
⚽⚽ROTORUA JUNIOR FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT ⚽⚽
🚨REGISTRATIONS ARE OPEN!! 🚨
https://forms.gle/hRCkp2urfexYGcRq9
Waiariki FC is proud to announce that registrations are officially open for our very first Junior Football Tournament this Labour Weekend in Rotorua!
Our vision is to bring together teams from across the North Island for a fantastic day of football, development, positive sportsmanship, enjoyment and community spirit.
This tournament is more than just football — it is also a fundraiser supporting one of our own junior players who has been invited to attend a prestigious Barcelona FC Academy Clinic in Barcelona, Spain.
Waiariki FC is committed to building strong foundations for young athletes by creating high-quality opportunities, supporting player development, and opening avenues for future success both locally and internationally. Through hard work, community support, and belief, we hope to inspire our young players to dream big and see that those dreams can become reality.
Our one-day tournament will be played at Neil Hunt Park, Rotorua — the home of Waiariki FC.
📅 Saturday, 24 October 2026
📅Postponement Date: Sunday, 25 October 2026.
📍 Neil Hunt Park, Rotorua
💲 Entry Fee: $250 per team - (Approx. $20.00 per player)
Tournament Grades
Boys / Mixed Division
• 10th Grade
• 11th Grade
• 12th & 13th Grade
Girls Only Division
• U11 Girls Grade (10th & 11th Combined)
• U13 Girls Grade (12th & 13th Combined)
Tournament Rules & Regulations
The New Zealand Football WOF 2.0 Junior Playing Format for 2026 will apply. A full list of tournament rules and regulations will be sent to the coaches listed on each team registration form, along with a tournament information pack containing all relevant event details.
• 🥇 Medals & trophies up for grabs for each grades division
• ⚽ Guaranteed 3–4 games before knockout stages
• 🤝 A fun, positive sportsmanship, community-focused day of football
• 🍟 Food Stalls
• 📌 Limited spaces available in each grade
We encourage clubs, schools and teams from across the motu to get involved and be part of an unforgettable day.
Make the most of Labour Weekend while visiting Rotorua and enjoy everything our beautiful city has to offer, from world-class mountain biking and lakes to geothermal attractions, whānau activities, and great hospitality
📩 Registration form available via the following options:
👉 Tournament Registration Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd41pZtm-aqSsGmWLfT81Jy4kj3DvcbZdBUDtfFoRAnbfj1tQ/viewform
🌐 Email us register you team 👉 [email protected]
Our tournament is Proudly sponsored by:
CleanPlanet
