Eastbourne Football Club

Returning Players:

If you registered with us last year you will recieve an email inviting you to register for 2026.

The form is pre-populated with all the information we have on record. Please use this opportunity to update the contact information if applicable.

Simply complete and submit this form to register for this season.

If you didn't recieve an email, use the New Player Registation Form below.

New Player Registration Form (all grades):

Follow this link to fill in the registration form and submit payment - https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/336965

(You can register more than one player by clicking 'add person' at the bottom of the form.)

Email eastbournefootballclub@gmail.com with any questions.

Masters and Womens registrations close Friday 14th March 2026

Junior registrations close Friday 20th March 2026

NEW for Juniors 2026 – Whole of Football 2.0

In late 2025 New Zealand Football unveiled its updated Whole of Football Framework 2.0, evolving the way football and futsal are delivered which comes into effect now. Among the changes are updated game formats and structures designed to foster a lifelong love of football and prioritise skill development from an early age. Research shows that playing smaller formats of the game for longer significantly increases involvement in the game and touches on the ball for players which accelerates skill development and better prepares participants for the transition to 11 vs 11 football a year later at the U14 age group. You’ll see from the tables below, the changes to team sizes to accommodate the aim of more touches on the ball. Of particular note, is the inclusion of U7s now in the First Kicks programme. The U7 will have time each session separate from the U4-U6s, and occasional inter-club days (dates TBC by Capital Football).

Grade	Date of Birth	Registration Fee
First Kicks (Ages 4-7)	2019-2022	$55
First Kicks - Second Child (Ages 4-7)	2019-2022	$45
Fun Football, Mixed and Girls (Ages 8-9)	2017-2018	$55
Fun Football, Mixed and Girls - Second Child (Ages 8-9)	2017-2018	$45
Mini Football, Mixed and Girls (Ages 10-13)	2013-2016	$120
Mini Football, Mixed and Girls - Second Child (Ages 10-13)	2013-2016	$110
Women*	16 and Above	$260
Masters	35 and Above	$260

*Social Women (non-league) - ESSC Member Only - $45

How to Pay

By Credit or Debit card on registering.

If this is not possible please email us at easbournefootballclub@gmail.com

What do Fees Cover?

Affiliation fees with Capital Football (New Zealand Football)
Equipment - Shirts, Balls, Team Equipment etc.
ESSC Capitation Fees
Training Ground Fees for Bishop Park
Tournament Fees
Other club operating costs

Please note: Club costs to register our teams with Capital Football have increased, and after resistiing an increase for a number of years we have decided make a small increase for the 2026 season. Registration fees have increased by $10 per player compared to the 2025 season.

Juniors and Masters: Orange socks and white shorts are required

Women: Orange socks and orange shorts are required

These can be purchased from our online store from the main menu.

Shirts will be provided by your Coach. All shirts to be returned at the end of the season with the exception of First Kicks who get to keep their shirts.

If you have any kit related questions please get in touch with us via easbournefootballclub@gmail.com