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Fancy winning a trip to the World Cup?

Jul 15, 2022

Be in the draw to win 2 return flights to Doha plus 13 nights' accommodation with match tickets to attend three pool play matches. Eight double packages up for grabs giving 16 New Zealanders the opportunity to win a trip of a lifetime. Purchase a $20 ticket to be in...

Development Programmes – Term 3, 2022

Jul 11, 2022

We have several different programmes scheduled for term three, catering to players of all abilities. These programmes will all run on Friday afternoons. Venue: Pohlen Park. Session times: 4pm to 5pm. Dates: July 29 to September 23. Player Development Programme: for...

Senior football so far…

Jul 7, 2022

Our senior teams have moved beyond the halfway stage in their 2022 seasons and, with more wins than losses, are representing the club well on the field. You can keep up to date with how the teams are doing here: Comag Matamata Swifts (WaiBOP Championship) Challenge...

Senior Football in 2022

Mar 5, 2022

We've had a fairly low key start, at least publicly, to the Swifts 2022 senior football season. That's been deliberate as we figure out what we want to do and where we want to be this year. Our senior players, both men and women, have been in training for several...

Register to play in 2022

Feb 18, 2022

We are now taking registrations for all junior, youth and senior players wishing to play football for the Swifts in 2022. Please CLICK HERE to sign up. FOOTBALL AT RED New Zealand Football has provided guidance for delivering football and futsal competitions, matches...

Player Development – Term 1, 2022

Feb 6, 2022

Matamata-Piako, Thames Valley and South Waikato youngsters can sign up now for the term 1 Swifts Player Development Programme (SPDP). The SPDP is being run by the Ricki Herbert Football Academy in partnership with Matamata Swifts AFC. Players can sign up HERE. You...

Futsal – Term 1

Feb 5, 2022

Our term 1 futsal sessions begin on Monday February 21 and will run every following Monday until the end of the term. SIGN UP HERE. Venue Headon Events Centre. Ages 8-13 years, boys and girls. Cost Free. Times Ages 8-10: 4.30pm to 5.30pm. Ages 11-13: 5.30pm to...

Senior Pre-Season Training

Feb 1, 2022

Senior Men Pre-Season training for our male players ahead of the 2022 season will begin on Thursday February 3 at the Matamata Domain. The session starts at 6.30pm so aim to be there 10-15 minutes prior. Training will continue every Tuesday and Thursday evening from...

Matamata footballer flying in Oz

Dec 9, 2021

Former Matamata Swifts footballer, Scott Hilliar, is making a name for himself in the cut-throat world of Australian semi-professional football. On Sunday December 5, Scott captained his Melbourne-based team, Avondale FC, as they won the Victorian state-wide Dockerty...

VALE // Barry Simonsen

Dec 1, 2021

UPDATE: A private family ceremony will be held with a public gathering to be advertised at a later date. Messages to the Simonsen family C/- Broadway Funeral Home, 10 Short St , Matamata 3400. We are devastated to learn of the passing of Matamata Swifts' Life Member,...

All go at AGM

Nov 23, 2021

Matamata Swifts' Annual General Meeting was held on Monday November 22. A good turnout of club members were presented another strong financial result, despite the recent Covid-influenced circumstances, and a not completely depressing report from the club President....

Swifts partner with Ultra

Nov 17, 2021

Matamata Swifts have signed a partnership agreement with Ultra Football New Zealand for the supply of playing and training apparel and equipment for the next three years. Swifts’ teams will continue to wear the Nike brand. After the Swifts’ previous supplier, The...