Petone FC
Our Mixed Youth Talent Development Programme (TDP) is a year round football programme for grades 14-17. It's designed to provide a fun & competitive football environment for local players and local coaches to develop their skills and play in the top regional competition on the weekends.
about the programme
The Talent Development Programme (TDP) is a year-long programme designed to provide a high-quality, competitive, and engaging environment that empowers aspiring players and passionate coaches to achieve their full potential. It offers a challenging yet enjoyable setting where players can grow and coaches can prepare them for the demands of modern football. Emphasising long-term growth, the programme integrates consistent training and competitive games, guided by the club's core values, coaching methodology, playing principles, and commitment to long-term development.
Mixed TDP operates in grades U14 / U15 / U17.
Download our TDP Info Pack for a comprehensive breakdown of the programme.
information pack
age groups (for 2027)
U14s
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Players born in 2013
U15s
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Players born in 2012
U17s
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Players born in 20011/2010
when and where
When?
Term 1 ID sessions:
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Starts: Tuesday January 26, 2026
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Finishes: Friday February 13, 2026
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Training times:
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Tuesday & Thursday: 5.10 - 6.10pm
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Friday: 5.10 - 6.30pm
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TDP team training:
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TDP team training dates are available in the information pack.
Term 4 ID sessions:
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Starts: Tuesday November 3, 2026
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Finishes: Friday November 15, 2026
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Training times:
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Tuesday (All grades): 5.00 - 6.20pm
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Thursday (U17): 5.00 - 6.20pm
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Friday (U14 & U15): 5.00 - 6.20pm
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No training in the first week school holidays or on public holidays.
Where?
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Petone Memorial Park Turf
cost
Cost breakdown for the programme:
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Term 1 & Term 4 ID sessions: free of charge
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TDP fees: $1267.50
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Club subs: $170 (U14 & U15), $190 (U17)
Total cost: $1437.50 / $1457.50 (incl GST) + kit costs
Additional costs:
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Kit cost