KCU SHIELD CONCLUSION - 2/08/25
WEKA PARK - FROM 12:30PM (BAR OPENS AT 1:30PM)

Due to the postponement of the games this month, The KCU Shield now concludes this Saturday where two teams are fighting for the crown!

Come down to Weka on Saturday's to experience some great grassroots, local Football! Our four HK 1 Teams are competing for the right to represent the club in the 2026 Chatham Cup, New Zealand’s premier knockout competition. Anything but a Kūmaras win, opens the door for Hearts to retain the Shield.

If you've not got plans, or haven't been to Weka on a match day for a while, why not come down, watch the beautiful game. As always the bar will be open from 1:30PM and our Masters 2 side The Corinthians are the curtain raisers in a 12:30 kick off against Western Suburbs.

KCU Shield Schedule:
Saturday 2nd August:
HK 1: Kūmaras vs Raumati Cosmos 2:30 Weka 1
HK 1: Hearts vs Bandits 2:30 Weka 2

50/50 JACKPOT DRAW - GET YOUR TICKET & SUPPORT THE CLUB
TICKETS FOR JULY'S LOTTERY CLOSE SOON

Remember to purchase your $10 50/50 Jackpot draw ticket. You don't have to be a member to purchase and need to be in it to win it. 50% of all proceeds go to the jackpot, while the other 50% go to the club fundraising target, $60 Winter Season tickets including TWO entries for all remaining draws also available. If every Senior and Junior Member either purchased or sold $60 worth, the club entire 2026 fundraising goal would be achieved! Further details here…
https://www.kcu.co.nz/5050-jackpot 
Thank you for your support — and good luck!

Congratulations to winning Ticket for the June Draw - SP9782483.
Winner has claimed their Prize.

JUNIOR UPDATE
JULY UPDATE, INCLUDING TEAM PHOTOGRAPTHS AND PRIZEGIVING DETAILS

THANK YOU TO CHOICES FLOORING
A massive thank you to Choices Flooring Kapiti for proudly sponsoring this years U8 Enforcers and continuing their association with the club through to 2027!

Your support is so appreciated for the next generation of footballers on the Coast. Thanks for backing our young footballers and helping us create a fun, safe and positive football experience for our youngest KCU players.

We’re proud to have you as part of the KCU family!
https://www.choicesflooring.co.nz/stores/kapiti-coast 

TEAM PHOTOS AND PRIZEGIVING - SAVE THE DATE
We're please to announce our dates for Team Photos and this Season Junior Prizegiving.
Time slots will be communicated soon.

TEAM PHOTOS:
Friday 8th August 3:45PM - 7PM (Coaches will communicate time slots for your team)

PRIZEGIVING 2025:
Saturday 13th September (further details to follow)

SPECTATOR BEHAVIOUR
Junior football is all about fun, learning, and enjoyment. But following a couple of recent incidents, we want to remind everyone of our side line behaviour expectations.

Your role as supporters is simple but powerful:
- Encourage effort
- Celebrate teamwork
- Let the coaches coach
- Respect the referees

We have a zero tolerance policy for abuse, aggression, or inappropriate behaviour toward referees, players, coaches, or other spectators. It simply has no place in our game, especially in junior football.

Let’s work together to make Junior football fun, respectful, and all about the kids.

CLUB PHOTOGRATHER
Throughout the season, our awesome Club Photographer will be out and about capturing the action at Junior games and programmes. We’ll do our best to ensure as many teams and players as possible are featured during the season. So remember to smile for the camera! 😊 If you’d like a specific shot, like a team or a Player of the Day photo, feel free to ask! He’ll do his best to accommodate your requests.

Links since the last eNewsletter:
Saturday 12th July (Otaraua) - https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19MUJYhpQb/ 
Saturday 19th July (Weka) - https://www.facebook.com/share/p/16ff8eaEcp/ 
Saturday 26th July (Weka)  - https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1EmvvShraK/ 

CONTACT DETAILS
Contact us at juniors@kcu.co.nz or kickers@kcu.co.nz 

GOALIE WARS 2025
OUR INAUGURAL COMPETITION THATS NOT JUST FOR GOAL KEEPERS!

Think you’re the best Junior shot-stopper around? Step into the goal and prove it at KCU’s first-ever Goalie Wars, a high-energy, 1v1 goalkeeper showdown.

Open to all U10 & U12 players regardless if you're a keen GK. If you're keen on fun, competition, and big saves, register now! Limited spots available with U12's almost sold out.

Sunday 17 August 
(Postponement Date: 24 August)
- Otaraua Park, Otaihanga
- Mixed U10 and U12 divisions
- 1 vs 1 Battles – 4 minutes of fast-paced action
- Minimum 5 battles per keeper
- Golden Glove Winner in each division
- $10 entry per keeper
- Register here... https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/363160 

What’s Goalie Wars all about?
Check out this YouTube video for a taste of the action!
https://youtu.be/F210-n2hZkg?si=CbKW_OXPCXkkiZmE 

Thanks to Beorgan, a top NZ goalkeeper glove brand, for supporting us. 
https://www.beorgangloves.co.nz/ 

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS
LET'S LOOK OUT FOR EACH OTHER

Last weeks match day was dedicated to Mental Health Awareness.
Alongside our usual club logo, we presented a special graphic... black and white with swirls of colour.

This visual is a symbol of the emotional journey many face:
- Black & White represents the weight of depression, anxiety, numbness, or emotional stagnation, when life feels like it's lost its colour.
- Colour symbolise those bursts of emotion, moments of clarity, connection, support, and hope returning.
If you're finding things tough or just need someone to talk to, please know you're not alone, and you don’t have to face it alone. You can reach out to our Club Captain in confidence. Support is available, including through Martin Sloman, who actively supports our club and is here to help.

CONTACT DETAILS
clubcaptain@kcu.co.nz