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Te Ara Wāhine: Te Moana-a-Toi | The Female Football Pathway for the Western Bay of Plenty - Launching 2026
Eight football clubs across the Western Bay of Plenty have united around a shared kaupapa: Creating a bold, aspirational pathway for kōhine and wāhine (girls and women) to thrive in football, right here at home.
Te Ara Wāhine: Te Moana-a-Toi is a new collective entity designed to support girls and women to progress to the highest levels of domestic football in Aotearoa without leaving the Bay of Plenty. It represents a region choosing collaboration over competition off the pitch, so players can shine on it.
NRFL Girls TDP U14 or U16
Come along to ID Sessions. These sessions are open to all female players born in 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 in the Bay of Plenty who are interested in playing in the NRFL Girls Youth Leagues in 2026.
Links Ave
Mondays and Wednesdays from 9th February.
NRFL Women's Premiership and Reserves
For all female players interested in playing NRFL Women's Premiership football in 2026, pre-season dates are below:
Links Ave
Tuesday and Thursday
Players to arrive at 6.15pm for a 6.30pm start.
Led by Maia Ririnui.
Find out more on the WAIBOP website:
Girls football pathway
Not every player wants the same football experience, and that’s okay. Some girls play for fun, friendship and fitness. Others are ready for more training, more challenge and a stronger development focus.
Ōtūmoetai Football Club offers both community-based teams and development pathway opportunities, depending on age, ability, commitment and player goals.
For younger players, the focus is on enjoyment, participation and confidence. As players get older, additional development opportunities may become available through Girls Skill School, Pre-Academy, Academy and youth pathway programmes.
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