About Us
Ormiston Utd
We are proud locals with a genuine passion for football and for our community.
Over the past decade, the Ormiston–Flatbush area has experienced incredible growth, welcoming a vibrant and diverse mix of cultures and ethnicities. This growth has helped establish strong community sports pathways, with rugby and cricket clubs now thriving at Barry Curtis Park. We believe the time is right to add football to that journey by creating a community-focused football club that truly reflects the values, diversity, and spirit of our local area.
Ormiston United has been formed with the community at its heart. As a new club, our initial focus will be on in-house, fun-first community football for children aged 4–14. Our aim is to provide a safe, inclusive, and enjoyable environment where boys and girls can learn the fundamentals of the game, develop confidence, make friends, and most importantly, have fun playing football with their peers.
The establishment of Ormiston United would not have been possible without the support and guidance of Sport Auckland. We are also extremely fortunate to have the backing of Fencibles United FC, a well-established and respected football club based in the Howick/Pakuranga area.
Through close collaboration with Fencibles United and other local clubs, we will share resources, coaching expertise, knowledge, and experience. This partnership approach will help us deliver a high-quality football experience while building strong development pathways for our players as they grow.
We are excited to begin this journey and look forward to welcoming you and your family to Ormiston United — a friendly, inclusive football club built by the community, for the community.
Team Ormiston United
OrmistonUnited@EAFA.NZ
Our Team
Darryl- Owner of EAFA & DOF of Ormiston Utd
Every club needs an experienced football person and we are pleased to announce that Darryl Hamilton is an exciting new addition to the club. His role will be to drive all football on field activity whether it be organising the inhouse games or training sessions.
Darryl has been involved in football for over 35 years and he has coached many teams, with his most recent achievement- winning 2023 U14s NRFL (back to back league winners) & U16s NRFL Girls Division, AIMS games - achieving Siliver with the Farm Cove Boys team (which his 3rd coaching medal of the games) and winning Auckland U14s International Futsal Tournament. He was 2025 Fencibles Utd Director of Football, helping Fencibles to achieve the top TDP club, finishing 1st in the 14s NRFL, 15s NRFL & 17s NRFL leagues.
Darryl has coached all age groups in Football and Futsal.
Darryl has a true passion for delivering fun inclusive football for junior and youth players, all based around the players enjoying their experience no matter what level they are at.
Darryl completed his requirements for his OFC C license and has his B licencing pending, he also has all of his Junior licenses, giving him the credentials required to coach football for all ages within NZ.
Touch base with Darryl if you have any questions - Darryl@EAFA.NZ
Katie- Director and Head Coach of East Auckland Futsal & Football Academy
Katie Hamilton is the Founder and Head Coach of East Auckland Futsal & Football Academy, delivering a structured, high-performance development environment for aspiring football and futsal players.
With over five years of coaching experience and having undertaken JL3 and C Licences, Katie has developed players from grassroots level through to competitive tournament teams. In 2025, she led her team to victory at the TaupÅ McCartney Tournament — a reflection of her ability to prepare athletes for performance environments while maintaining strong technical standards and tactical discipline.
Every academy session begins with structured Strength & Conditioning, focused on improving mobility, speed, agility, and movement efficiency. Katie believes athletic development is fundamental to long-term success, injury prevention, and competitive confidence.
Her coaching philosophy integrates futsal as a core development tool. The high-intensity, fast-decision nature of futsal accelerates ball mastery, spatial awareness, composure under pressure, and game intelligence — qualities that directly elevate outdoor football performance. Katie also leads Futsal Kickstart introductory programmes for ages 4–10, delivering structured, age-appropriate sessions that build coordination, confidence, and early technical foundations.
Beyond the academy, Katie has held key leadership roles within the community. She served as Junior Club Convenor for in-house football (ages 4–12) at Fencibles United AFC, overseeing junior development structures and foundational pathways. She is also in her third year leading the club’s girls-only Fantails programme, creating fun, competitive and empowering opportunities for young female players.
Holding a Sport Nutrition Diploma, Katie takes a holistic, athlete-centred approach — combining technical training, physical preparation, recovery awareness, and performance habits to develop well-rounded competitors.
