Football

Poiwhana

The St Andrew’s College football pathway has been implemented with an aligned approach in coaching and playing for students from the Preparatory School through to the Secondary School.

Our programme is open to all players, regardless of their ability, age or previous experience. The football season takes place between Terms 2 and 3.

Boys’ competitive teams play in various grades of the Mainland Football Junior competitions. Girls’ teams are entered in Wednesday sport competitions. These teams are selected towards the end of Term 1. All First XI teams play on Wednesdays in the Premier School Competition.

A Middle School XI (Years 9–11) and a Senior College XI (Years 12–13) are also entered in 
the Wednesday sport competitions for those players who are not selected for a competitive Saturday team.

Successes

• 2018, 2021, 2022 and 2023 – 1st XI Girls' football team won the Premier Regional Championship
• 2023 – 1st XI Boys' football team won the plate in the Premier Regional Championship
• 2021 and 2022 – 2nd XI Girls' football team won the Division 2 Championship
• 2017 – 1st XI Boys' football team won the Premier Regional Championship

New Zealand Secondary Schools' Championships

• 2023 – 1st XI Girls' football team placed 5th in the NZSS National Premier Tournament;
• 2022 – 1st XI Girls' football team placed 5th in the NZSS National Premier Tournament;
• 2018 – 1st XI Girls' football team placed 6th in the NZSS National Premier Tournament.

New Zealand Representatives

• Kiara Bercelli (OC 2021) captained and represented New Zealand in the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup™ in India;
• Megan Simpson (Year 12) represented New Zealand in the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup™ in India;
• Amber de Wit (Year 11) represented New Zealand in the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup™ Qualifier in Tahiti. 

Co-ordinator: Mr Juan Chang – JCH@stac.school.nz