Bucklands Beach Archives - Friends of Football

Sports awards recognise achievers from Bucklands Beach and Fencibles United

posted in: News, Recognition |

Five members from Bucklands Beach and Fencibles United have been recognised for their contributions to football and their local community at this year’s Howick Sports Awards. They were all nominated for awards and two were successful when winners were announced … Read More

Click on links for more information

SEPTEMBER

BLUE SEPTEMBER

During September, we support the Prostate Cancer Society’s Blue September awareness campaign in memory of our friend Steve Sumner (click here for details).

OCTOBER

Saturday October 1: Opening day of Men’s National League season (click here for fixtures)

Saturday October 1 (6pm): Uni-Mount Bohemian Alto Vuelo v Hibiscus Coast, final of NRF Men’s Federation Cup, McLennan Park, Papakura (click here for details)

Saturday October 1 (7pm): World Cup Lottery is drawn (click here for details)

Sunday October 2 (1pm): Hibiscus Coast v Metro, NRF Women’s Cup final, McLennan Park, Papakura (click here for details)

Tuesday October 4 (6.30pm): Melbourne Victory coaches’ education workshop at Mt Albert Grammar School, Auckland (click here for details)

Friday October 7: Bay Olympic’s Golf Day (click here for details)

Friday October 7 (12pm): Memorial service for former All White Ian Ormond, Purewa Cemetery and Crematorium, Meadowbank (click here for details)

Sunday October 9: Japan v Football Ferns (kick off TBC) – (click here for details)

Sunday October 9: Finals Day, Auckland Sunday Football Association, Parrs Park, Auckland

Wednesday October 12 (10am, NZT): New Zealand v Chile, FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, PJN Stadium, Margao, India (click here for details)

Saturday October 15 (10am, NZT): New Zealand v Nigeria, FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, PJN Stadium, Margao, India (click here for details)

Tuesday October 18 (10am, NZT): New Zealand v Germany, FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, PJN Stadium, Margao, India (click here for details)

Saturday October 22: Draw at Auckland’s Aotea Centre for 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup to be co-hosted in NZ and Australia

Wednesday October 26: Capital Football 2022 Awards, Petone Working Men’s Club, 6pm (click here for details)

NOVEMBER

November 4-6: Melville United’s 50th year anniversary celebrations (click here for details)

November 7-15: Plans for two international friendlies for Football Ferns

Sunday November 20 (3pm NZT): Opening game of season for Wellington Phoenix in women’s A-League, against Melbourne City, Sky Stadium, Wellington (click here for details)

Monday November 21 (5am NZT): Opening game of 2022 FIFA World Cup (men) in Qatar

DECEMBER

Sunday December 4: Grand final, Men’s National League (venue TBC)

Sunday December 18: Grand final, Women’s National League (venue TBC)

Monday December 19 (4am NZT): Final of FIFA Men’s World Cup finals, Qatar

FEBRUARY

February 17-23: FIFA Women’s World Cup play-off series involving 10 teams, held in Auckland/Hamilton (click here for details)

Friday February 17: Football Ferns v TBC (friendly international), Waikato Stadium, Hamilton (click here for details)

Monday February 20: Football Ferns v TBC (friendly international), Waikato Stadium, Hamilton (click here for details)

Thursday February 23: Football Ferns v TBC (friendly international), North Harbour Stadium, Albany, Auckland (click here for details)

Sunday February 26: Wellington Phoenix v Sydney FC, women’s A-League, Auckland — to be confirmed (click here for details)

MARCH

March 20-28, 2023: Two-match international window for the All Whites.

APRIL

April 7-9, 2023: 50th anniversary celebrations for Napier City Rovers (click here for details)

MAY

May 20-June 11, 2023: FIFA U-20 Men’s World Cup, Indonesia (click here for details)

JUNE

June 12-20, 2023: Two-match international window for the All Whites.

JULY

July 20, 2023: Opening game of 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup at Eden Park, Auckland (Group game 1 for Football Ferns)

July 25, 2023: Group game 2 for Football Ferns at FIFA Women’s World Cup at Sky Stadium, Wellington

July 30, 2023: Group game 3 for Football Ferns at FIFA Women’s World Cup at Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin

AUGUST

August 20, 2023: Final of FIFA Women’s World Cup at Stadium Australia, Sydney

SEPTEMBER

September 4-12, 2023: Two-match international window for the All Whites.

OCTOBER

October 9-17, 2023: Two-match international window for the All Whites.

NOVEMBER

November 13-21, 2023: Two-match international window for the All Whites.

MARCH

March 18-26, 2024: Two-match international window for the All Whites.

June 2024: Oceania Nations Cup (to be confirmed)