Lower Hutt City AFC is pleased to announce that we are again holding the annual Ivan England U19 Men's Tournament at our home ground - Fraser Park. 

Ivan England U19 Men's Tournament dates 

Pre-qualifying games midweek night games will be played the week of 24th - 28th August ** 

** this is for where clubs need to play players who may need to qualify to play for their club prior to 1st September, thus allowing them to be eligible for Napier u19 tournament. Note: For clarity, the Ivan England tournament serves as a federation approved tournament. 

Games will be played on Saturdays (with Sunday's being a reserve day option if necessary) on the following dates: 

· 12th Sept 

· 19th Sept 

· 26th Sept 

· 10th Oct 

· 17th Oct 

Games played are shortened to be in line with Napier U19 Tournament, and teams will play a minimum of two games per team per weekend. 

All players must be aged between 15 and 19 years (must therefore be born on or after the 1st of January 2007 and be 15 on or before 22 October 2026). Dispensations will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 

All games in September will be played on Fraser Park grass, sand based and artificial turfs. All October games will be played on Fraser Park artificial. Click here to register your team for the 2026 tournament or email us to express your interest. 

Entry Fee 

The fee is $625 (+GST) per team. This includes a referee for all group games, and three-point control for the final. 

Register here

Entries close 5.00pm 14th August 2026 

For any queries please contact: 

Tournament Director Mike Yates Tournamentswomensandgirls@lhcafc.org.nz 

Tournament Coordinator Renee Fortune secretary@lhcafc.org.nz

Lower Hutt City AFC is pleased to announce that we are again holding the annual Dawn England U19 Women's Tournament at our home ground - Fraser Park and entries are now open! 

Dawn England U19 Women's Tournament dates 

Saturday 3rd October 2026 

Sunday 4th October 2026 

Games played are shortened to be in line with Napier U19 Tournament, and will be played in line with Captial Football Playing Regulations 2026. 

All players must be aged between 14 and 19 years (must therefore be born on or after the 1st of January 2007 and be 14 on or before 22 October 2026). Dispensations will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 

Costs 

The entry cost for this year’s tournament is $460 + GST Register here to secure your team entry 

Hurry, entries close 12th September 2026. 

For any queries please contact: 

Tournament Director Catherine Davis Tournamentswomensandgirls@lhcafc.org.nz 

Tournament Coordinator Renee Fortune secretary@lhcafc.org.nz

Lower Hutt City AFC is pleased to announce the 2026 Mari & Mike Rogers Girls Tournament will be held on the weekend of the 26th and 27th September 2026, with all games played at Fraser Park on artificial or grass pitches. 

U’9s Girls (Fun Festival Format) unlimited entries per club 

U11, U13 & U15’s – limited to two club entries per grade 

Additional teams can placed on a waitlist by emailing the Tournament Director. 

The emphasis of this tournament is FUN (having a break from serious competition), participation and player development. We aim to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where players can make new friends, gain match experiences and enjoy playing football. 

Entries close 11th September 2026 – to secure your place complete an online registration form using this link 

For any enquiries please contact: 

Tournament Director Catherine Davis tournamentswomensandgirls@lhcafc.org.nz 

Tournament Coordinator Renee Fortune secretary@lhcafc.org.nz

EXTRA TIME TOURNAMENT - ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN!

After 10+ years, it's become one of our favourite weekends of the football calendar... and we're excited to do it all again

Entries for the 2026 Extra Time Tournament are officially open!

With more football teams in Wellington than ever before, get in quick to secure your team's place today! Register using the link below

Register here

All clubs are welcome to register for Men's over 35 and Women's over 25. Entry is limited to two

teams per club.

Registration fee per team: $200

The competition date is Sunday 6 September 2025,

Endeavour Park – Porirua.

Additional information will be provided to coaches on rules, draws etc prior to and on game day.

Register Here

Questions and queries to office@westernsuburbs.co.nz

Tournament Details

·       Proposed start: Weekend of 14/15 February (Divisions 1 & 2, depending on entries)

·       Division 1 Final: Weekend of 21 March

·       Division 2 Final: To be scheduled closer to the time

·       Game days: Saturdays and Sundays, depending on club preference

Format

·       Group games: Three x 30-minute thirds, 7 rolling subs, re-grading flexibility

·       Knockout rounds: Two x 45-minute halves, no rolling subs

·       Games per team: Minimum of 4, some teams will play 5

Entry Fee

Due to significant cost increases across the board but in particular ground hire, we’ve had to adjust the entry fee. The fee will be $747.50 per team (GST inclusive ($650 GST Exclusibe)). This includes organised matches and match officials, with three-point control for Division One.

Entry Process

·       I’ll confirm shortly whether entries will be managed via Sporty or by entry form.

·       In the meantime, please email me at adminsupport@petonefootball.org.nz to indicate:

• Number of teams you wish to enter
• Division preference
• Any specific scheduling preferences

·       Once the entry process is confirmed, bank details will be provided for direct payment.

Coming post-winter season 2025