Railways Football Club was formed at the end of 1941, by a group of people from the railway workshop across the road from Bell Park, in Waiwhetū. Their club colours were a familiar green and yellow!
Lower Hutt Association Football Club was formed in 1921, an offshoot of the Hutt Young Men’s Institute. They were based at the Hutt Recreation Ground, with distinctive club colours of maroon and white.
As the country moved into the Second World War, many clubs, including Lower Hutt, were decimated as players were required for the war effort. For Railways, workshop employees were considered ‘essential war work’, so the club had a distinct advantage.
The post war period was a struggle for Lower Hutt AFC as they looked to rebuild. By contrast, Railways FC enjoyed a period of success, winning multiple titles.
By the 1960’s, Railways began to enter a decline. The workshops were closing down, immigration was reduced, and they struggled to recruit players. It was time for a change.
Ivan England, who at the time was Secretary and Treasurer of Lower Hutt AFC, recognised the potential of an amalgamation with Railways FC, who were receptive to the idea. On the 21st of March 1967, Lower Hutt City AFC was born, with the club colours of green and yellow.
With a focus on individual development, having fun and producing good people, the RDC is a nod to our rich history, as we look to build towards the future.
U8 - U13 (mixed)
Venue: Lower Hutt City AFC - Gymnasium
| Mixed | Commences | ||
| U8 | Monday | 4.00pm - 5.00pm | 4th May |
| U9 | Monday | 4.00pm - 5.00pm | 4th May |
| U10 | Friday | 4.00pm - 5.00pm | 1st May |
| U11 | Friday | 4.00pm - 5.00pm | 1st May |
| U12 | Friday | 5.00pm - 6.00pm | 1st May |
| U13 | Friday | 5.00pm - 6.00pm | 1st May |
Term 2: Commencing Monday 4th May
Venue: Lower Hutt City AFC Gymnasium
| U8 - U13 | Monday | 5.00pm - 6.00pm |
** players from other clubs - by registering for the RDC programme it does not effect your winter season club registration.