# Event Details - **Event Name**: ROTORUA JUNIOR FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am (+13:00) - **Event Description**: 🚨REGISTRATIONS ARE OPEN!! 🚨 https://facebook.com/events/s/rotorua-junior-football-tourna/993356030115593/ Waiariki FC is proud to announce that registrations are officially open for our very first Junior Football Tournament this Labour Weekend in Rotorua! Our vision is to bring together teams from across the North Island for a fantastic day of football, development, positive sportsmanship, enjoyment and community spirit. This tournament is more than just football — it is also a fundraiser supporting one of our own junior players who has been invited to attend a prestigious Barcelona FC Academy Clinic in Barcelona, Spain. Waiariki FC is committed to building strong foundations for young athletes by creating high-quality opportunities, supporting player development, and opening avenues for future success both locally and internationally. Through hard work, community support, and belief, we hope to inspire our young players to dream big and see that those dreams can become reality. Our one-day tournament will be played at Neil Hunt Park, Rotorua — the home of Waiariki FC. 📅 Saturday, 24 October 2026 📅Postponement Date: Sunday, 25 October 2026. 📍 Neil Hunt Park, Rotorua 💲 Entry Fee: $250 per team - (Approx. $20.00 per player) Tournament Grades Boys / Mixed Division • 10th Grade • 11th Grade • 12th & 13th Grade Girls Only Division • U11 Girls Grade (10th & 11th Combined) • U13 Girls Grade (12th & 13th Combined) Tournament Rules & Regulations The New Zealand Football WOF 2.0 Junior Playing Format for 2026 will apply. A full list of tournament rules and regulations will be sent to the coaches listed on each team registration form, along with a tournament information pack containing all relevant event details. • 🥇 Medals & trophies up for grabs for each grades division • ⚽ Guaranteed 3–4 games before knockout stages • 🤝 A fun, positive sportsmanship, community-focused day of football • 🍟 Food Stalls • 📌 Limited spaces available in each grade We encourage clubs, schools and teams from across the motu to get involved and be part of an unforgettable day. Make the most of Labour Weekend while visiting Rotorua and enjoy everything our beautiful city has to offer, from world-class mountain biking and lakes to geothermal attractions, whānau activities, and great hospitality 📩 Registration form available via the following options: 👇 Tournament Registration Form 👇https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd41pZtm-aqSsGmWLfT81Jy4kj3DvcbZdBUDtfFoRAnbfj1tQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=107960653885399681413 https://facebook.com/events/s/rotorua-junior-football-tourna/993356030115593/ 🌐 Email us register you team 👉 juniortournaments@waiarikifc.co.nz - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rotorua/rotorua-junior-football-tournament/200030466236634 - **Event Categories**: sports, football, tournaments, workshops, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 30 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Rotorua - **state**: BP - **country**: New Zealand - **location**: Neil Hunt Park, Tarawera Road - **lat**: -38.14843 - **long**: 176.27822 - **full address**: Neil Hunt Park, Tarawera Road, Neil Hunt Park, 16 Tarawera Rd, Lynmore, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand, Rotorua ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: ROTORUA JUNIOR FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/711706063a0c359bccd43fc8f5b50abbf83fda644bbccb41e35dccbea9000b81-rimg-w1024-h1536-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1786729263 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is ROTORUA JUNIOR FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT being held? - **A:** ROTORUA JUNIOR FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT takes place on Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am at Neil Hunt Park, Tarawera Road, Neil Hunt Park, 16 Tarawera Rd, Lynmore, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand, Rotorua. - **Q**: Who is organizing ROTORUA JUNIOR FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT? - **A:** ROTORUA JUNIOR FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT is organized by Waiariki FC. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** ROTORUA JUNIOR FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Rotorua, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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