SENIOR FOOTBALL

Takaro AFC aims to deliver an enjoyable and excellent football experience for all players, coaches, and supporters.

PROFICIENCY

An important goal for all players is to become better footballers. Proficient footballers.

PARTICIPATION 

According to the most recent global census undertaken by FIFA, an estimated 265 million people play football, thus cementing its place atop the list of the world’s most popular sports. Come along. Join that number!

ENJOYMENT

All players want to enjoy their footballing experience. While there is a more serious side to playing football, FUN has to be a major factor.​​​​​​​

SPORTSMANSHIP​​​​​​​

Sportsmanship is a vital component in 'the beautiful game' and is encouraged at all levels of Takaro AFC. Winning is a goal but not at all costs. Maintaining sportsmanship is key.

TEAMWORK

Football is a team sport. Therefore, it is vital that players knit in to their teams. TEAM = Together Everyone Achieves More!

SUPPORT

Fans and supporters are an important part of a team's success and a player's success. Takaro AFC encourages respectful supporting of players and teams.

TAKARO AFC

OUR SENIOR PROGRAMMES

Takaro AFC provides football opportunities for Seniors (adults) at a variety of levels

COMPETITIVE TEAMS

Takaro AFC is committed to having teams that compete at the highest level possible.  Through committed, skilled players and quality coaching, we hope to battle against the best local teams.

Currently, CHILLMAX TAKARO 1STs are competing in the Horizon’s Premiership, after having decimated the competition in 360 Logistics Championship (Manawatu Men’s Division 1).

If you are keen to participate in one of our competitive teams, contact our Senior Club Captain for more information.

SOCIAL TEAMS

Not all of us are wanting to compete at the highest level.  Some, because our ‘best days’ are behind us – some because our skill level is not quite ‘there’.

Takaro AFC is committed to providing opportunities for social teams at various levels.

If you are keen to participate in one of our social teams, contact our Senior Club Captain today!

COMMUNITY BASED REFEREE TRAINING

Senior football struggles for enough referees.  The Community Based Referees initiative is designed to provide players, coaches, and supporters with the ‘basics’ of refereeing so they can perform the task as required.

Manawatu has fantastic resources in refereeing – both currently performing referees and retired referees.  Central Football’s Referee Development Officer works with us to ensure we have CBRs available to our club.

Keen to be a CBR? Contact Us and we’ll get you started.

REGULAR TRAININGS

Most of our Senior football teams training regularly.  Our training ground is Takaro Park – easily accessed via Botanical Road and Chelwood Street.