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Hungerball

Photo gallery: More from Northern Rovers’ day with the Hungerball Arena

posted in: Events |

We’ve got more photographs from Northern Rovers’ season-opening celebration which included  a day of fun and action using the inflatable Hungerball Arena at their McFetridge Park headquarters. The arena hosted a mini-tournament of 3 v 3 games for over-45s players … Read More

Hungerball, Northern Rovers

Hungerball provides opening day joy for over-45s, women and youngsters

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Northern Rovers celebrated the start of their new season with a day of fun and action using the inflatable Hungerball Arena at their McFetridge Park headquarters. The arena hosted a mini-tournament of 3 v 3 games for over-45s players before … Read More

Helping Hand Fund, Hungerball, Manukau United, Northern Rovers

What’s on at the weekend — our guide to the pick of the football action

posted in: Events, News, Uncategorized |

This weekend must surely be the busiest for football supporters in many a season. We’ve got an All Whites game in the World Cup, a Wellington Phoenix match, the Kate Sheppard Cup final, the women’s A-League grand final, as well … Read More

A-League, All Whites, FIFA World Cup, Hungerball, Kate Sheppard Cup, Lotto NRFL, Northern League

Northern Rovers to host 3 v 3 over-45s Hungerball tourney to see in new season

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Northern Rovers will host a special 3 v 3 Hungerball tournament to celebrate the opening day of the 2022 Lotto NRFL division one season. For over-45 players, the mini-tournament at McFetridge Park, Glenfield, will be a fun way for Rovers … Read More

Albany United, Hungerball, Lotto NRFL, Northern Rovers

Hungerball offers 35 South Auckland schools full day programme of fun

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Our partners at Hungerball are offering 35 schools in South Auckland the chance to enjoy a full day of fun activities making use of the inflatable game arena. The initiative is aimed at encouraging children to get back into school … Read More

Hungerball, Manukau United

Hundreds benefit from Friends of Football-sponsored Hungerball action

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Hundreds of children and young adults got the chance to experience the fun of football at Auckland’s Football for Freedom day, hosted by Manukau United. United worked with partners Hungerball to make available their inflatable playing arena, sponsored by Friends … Read More

Helping Hand Fund, Hungerball, Manukau United

Former refugee children to be helped into football thanks to 7-a-side event

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Manukau United Football Club aim to help former refugee children get into football this year with the help of a one-day cultural and football event on Saturday January 22. The club will host a seven-a-side tournament for mixed teams at … Read More

Football for Freedom, Helping Hand Fund, Hungerball, Manukau United

Hungerball provides fun and laughter at Auckland’s Eden Park

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More than 10,000 people attended the New Zealand Eid Day celebration at Auckland’s Eden Park on July 21, giving many the opportunity to try out their football skills through Hungerball. Hungerball (Hia Pōro) is an inflatable playground enabling boys and … Read More

Helping Hand Fund, Hungerball, Manukau United

How we’re helping introduce football to young South Aucklanders

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Thousands of young South Aucklanders will get their first experience of football activities thanks to an innovative community programme run by Manukau United FC, and supported by Friends of Football. One of the key tools being used by Manukau United … Read More

Helping Hand Fund, Hungerball, Manukau United

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—MAY—

Monday May 16 (6.30pm for 7pm start): The Centre Circle Quiz Night at The Bog Irish bar, Christchurch (click here for details)

Tuesday May 17: Second round draws for Chatham Cup and Kate Sheppard Cup

Thursday May 19: Friends of Football’s 7th annual charity golf day at Huapai Golf Club (click here for details)

Friday May 20—Sunday, May 22: Onehunga Mangere United’s 100-year celebrations (activities postponed from last year)

—JUNE—

Monday June 6 (3.30am, NZT): All Whites v Peru, international friendly, Barcelona (click here for details)

Friday June 10 (NZT): All Whites international friendly, opponents TBA, Doha (click here for details)

Wednesday June 15 (6am,NZT): New Zealand v Costa Rica, FIFA World Cup play-off, Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan (click here for details)

Saturday June 25 (NZT): Draw for FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup tournament to be held in India in October

Sunday June 26 (3am NZT): Football Ferns v Norway, international friendly, Oslo (click here for details)

Wednesday June 29 (5am NZT): Football Ferns v Wales, international friendly, Pineta, Spain (click here for details)

—JULY—

Sunday July 10: Spirit of Football’s The Ball leaves London on its journey to Auckland for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup (click here for details)

Wednesday July 27 (6pm-9.30pm): Friends of Football’s Reunion for those who faced Manchester United in 1967 (click here for details)

—AUGUST—

Wednesday August 10 (local time): Junior Ferns v Mexico, U-20 FIFA Women’s World Cup, Costa Rica (click here for details)

Saturday August 13 (local time): Junior Ferns v Germany, U-20 FIFA Women’s World Cup, Costa Rica (click here for details)

Tuesday August 16 (local time): Junior Ferns v Colombia, U-20 FIFA Women’s World Cup, Costa Rica (click here for details)

August 29-September 6: International window; plans for two friendlies for Football Ferns

—SEPTEMBER—

International window: All Whites will potentially have two games in New Zealand (click here for details)

—OCTOBER—

October 3-11: Plans for two international friendlies for Football Ferns

Date to be confirmed: Memorial service for former All White Ian Ormond (click here for details)

October 11-30: FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup tournament in India

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

—NOVEMBER—

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

November 21: Opening game of 2022 FIFA World Cup (men) in Qatar

—DECEMBER—

December 19: Final of FIFA World Cup finals (men) in Qatar

— 2023—

—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

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