Tauranga Blue Rovers FC

10/06/2026

This message made our day. 💙

We received this unsolicited feedback from Westbrook FC after the Vipers travelled to Rotorua.
We couldn't be prouder, and we just have to share it with our Football community.

💬 "Their team showed great sportsmanship throughout the day. The players were friendly, encouraging, and respectful... their parents and coaches cheering on our team alongside their own, which created a really positive and welcoming atmosphere for everyone involved."

To every player, parent, and coach who made that trip and showed up for Westbrook as much as they did for themselves — thank you. You are what Blue Rovers is all about. 💙⚽

07/06/2026

⚽ COACHES — this one's for you! ⚽

Blue Rovers is hosting a FREE coaches workshop on Monday, 8th June, 7:00pm – 9:00pm at Pemberton Park Clubrooms.

We're two months into the season and this is the perfect opportunity to upskill, connect with fellow coaches, and take your team to the next level. The workshop covers all grades — from First Kicks (5th–7th Grade) right through to Junior Football (8th–13th Grade).

Led by Nico Gerrard (WaiBOP Football Federation) and Chris Acott (Director of Football, Blue Rovers), the evening will be part indoor, part outdoor — so bring your boots!

📋 Register via the link for your grade:

👉 Junior Level 1 (8th–13th Grade): https://nzflearn.co.nz/?p=81011
👉 First Kicks – Fundamentals of Coaching (5th–7th Grade): https://nzflearn.co.nz/?p=82316

Spots are limited — get registered and we'll see you there!

05/06/2026

With the impending rain and to help the fields for the weekend we have cancelled today’s Fantails, Little Rovers and Skills Labs training’s.
Good luck to all our teams at the weekend. Plenty of knee slide celebrations are in store for sure

22/05/2026

The retreating line, a little reminder for all our players and coaches

15/05/2026

Both of our Bay Men's Teams are playing at home tomorrow afternoon! Come down and support them as our second team take on Otumoetai FC at 1pm and our first team play Waipuna at 3pm ⚽⚽⚽

13/05/2026

For any of our teams playing on the Links Ave artificial turf

Heading to Links Ave, and playing on the new artificial turf?

There are a few rules that coaches, players and supporters need to be aware of. Thanks for helping look after the turf so everyone can continue to use it for years to come.

Important: Players cannot wear metal sprigs or screw in studs. The home team will carry out boot checks before each match, and players not in clean plastic moulded boots will be asked to change.

Allowed footwear on the turf

Plastic moulded boots
Turf or touch shoes
Trainers/running shoes

Not allowed

Muddy or dirty footwear
Screw-in studs
Metal sprigs or metal-tipped studs
Bare feet
Heels

Only players, coaches and referees are allowed on the turf or training areas.

Spectators must stay behind the fencing and off the turf. Bikes, scooters and prams are not allowed on the field or training areas.

To help keep the facility in good condition:

Water only on the turf (No sugary drinks or other liquids)
Water must be in plastic bottles or containers. No glass, metal or ceramic containers
No food, sweets or chewing gum
No animals
No spitting
No smoking, va**ng or alcohol on the field, training areas or surrounding footpaths
Please take all rubbish with you, or use the bins provided

Thanks everyone!

11/05/2026

Men's Bay League - First Team
We were eager to put the demons of last year behind us with Papamoa where they took all 6 points from us. Our goal this game was to secure points. The boys had fire in their eyes pre-game, determined, hungry but the plan had to shift when we stepped foot on the very small field. We opened the scoring in the 1st half through some great link-up play from our midfield. The half was drawing to a close when their wandering striker found himself in-front of our back line but also found the back of the net, and we went 1-1 into the half. 2 quick goals from our right wing saw us take the lead 3-1. Late in the second half their striker found himself in front of our line. He received the ball, shot and scored but they were offside and the final score was 3-2 to the boys in blue. We now sit top of the table with Taupo.
Goals - G Clarke 1, M Laurence 2
Assists - C Park 1, S Sutcliffe 1, M Warrender 1
Man of the match - E Little

Men's Bay League - Second Team
Our second team played Papamoa old boys at Gordon Spratt this weekend. We went into the game with high hopes of putting a win on the board after improvements week-on-week. We struggled again for numbers with no subs available, but the boys dug deeper and took an early lead that we just kept extending. The boys didn't take the foot of the gas once, and finished with a 6-2 win. Well done boys. Time to push hard and continue on through the season.