Dawn, like her husband Ivan, was a life member of Lower Hutt City AFC. She was a huge support for Ivan in the various roles he held within the club. Dawn spent many hours over the years creating books and records of all the significant events in the club history, this included newspaper cuttings and club photos. These were on display at our club centenary celebrations in 2021.
Dawn was always a huge supporter of the football club, especially of the women's games. She attended most home games and could be seen on the sideline wearing her lucky gumboots. She is remembered fondly as a valued member of our club, and the U19 women's tournament is named in her honour.
Lower Hutt City AFC is pleased to announce that we are again holding the annual Dawn England U19 Women's Tournament at our home ground - Fraser Park and entries are now open!
Saturday 3rd October 2026
Sunday 4th October 2026
All players must be aged between 14 and 19 years (must therefore be born on or after the 1st of January 2007 and be 14 on or before 22 October 2026). Dispensations will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Games played are shortened to be in line with Napier U19 Tournament, and will be played in line with Captial Football Playing Regulations 2026.
Format - 11 a side
Pool games - Saturday 3rd October / Sunday 4th October (am)
Play off’s and Final – Sunday afternoon
| 5 - below | Teams placing will be as per final points after pool play. |
| 3 v 4 | 25 minute halves with 5 minute half time. If score is tied at the end of normal time, teams will go straight to penalty shootout until a winner is determined (there will be no coin toss to determine a winner). |
| 1 v 2 | 25 minute halves with a 5 minute half time. If scores are tied at the end of normal time, teams will play an additional 10 minutes each way. If scores remain tied, then teams will progress to a penalty shootout until a winner is determined. (there will be no coin toss). |
All games will be played on a full sized field Fraser Park artificial turf.
Entry Fee
Due to significant cost increases across the board but in particular ground hire, we’ve had to adjust the entry fee this year. This includes a referee for all group games, and three point control for the final. The entry fee is $460 + GST.
Entry Process
This year entries will be via the Friendly Manager platform – you will use this platform to submit your team / staff lists and note any conflicts / scheduling preferences, view your draws and results.
Click here to register your team for the 2026 tournament, or email us to express your interest /receive a quote for funding purposes.
Entries close: 5pm 12th September 2026
| Tournament Director | Mike Yates | tournamentswomensandgirls@lhcafc.org.nz | 0274490221 |
| Tournament Coordinator | Renee Fortune | secretary@lhcafc.org.nz | 0276420036 |