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SKILL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (SDP)

Our Skill Development Programme (SDP) runs in each term across the year. SDP sessions focus on technical skill acquisition and development activities, and incorporate fun small-sided games so players can use their skills in a game context. Our sessions are designed to help our players develop their game further in all of the fundamental areas - ball mastery & control, passing, ball striking and defending. These activities are designed to be enjoyable, while also helping players to develop their football technique, game understanding, general movement and coordination skills.

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The programme is open to all players aged between 5 and 13, of all abilities. We offer a range of programmes to cater for different ages and interest levels. Players sign up individually, and this programme runs separately to your team trainings.​

TERM 4
REGISTRATIONS OPEN

about the programme

The SDP is open entry for all players wishing to take part.
 

Any junior player can sign up, regardless of the winter programme that they’re registered into (Traditional, Girls' Only or FDP.)

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Mixed

Our Mixed SDP sessions are open to all players in grades U10 - U13, playing in a mixed team for the winter season.

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Girls

Our Girls SDP sessions are open to all girls in grades U8 - U13, whether they're playing in a mixed or girls only team for the winter season.

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Goalkeepers

Our Goalkeeper SDP sessions are open to all players interested in developing their goalkeeping skills!

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Foundation (Terms 1 & 4 only)

Our Foundation SDP sessions are open to all players in grades U7 - U9, whether they're playing in a mixed or girls only team for the winter season.

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First Kicks (Terms 1 & 4 only)

Our First Kicks sessions are designed for our youngest players, providing a fun and welcoming introduction to football. Sessions focus on developing fundamental movement and football skills through games and activities, helping players build confidence, coordination and a love for the game.

cost

Term 1: $60

Term 2: $100

Term 3: $60

Term 4:​ $60

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  • $10 per session​

The programme fee pays towards:

  • Programme equipment, gear, & general

       expenses

  • Coaching & coach mentoring

  • Curriculum development

when and where

When?

Term 1: 

  • Start date: Monday February 23, 2026

  • Finish date: Monday March 30, 2026

  • ​Training times:

    • Mixed: Mondays, 5.15 - 6.15pm

    • Girls : Mondays, 4.15 - 5.15

    • Foundation: Mondays, 4 - 5pm

    • Goalkeepers: Mondays, 5.10 - 6pm

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Terms 2 & 3:

  • Term 2 dates:

    • Start: Monday April 20, 2026

    • Finish: Monday June 29, 2026

  • Term 3 dates:

    • Start: Monday July 20, 2026

    • Finish: Monday August 24, 2026

  • Training times:

    • Mixed: Mondays, 4 - 5pm

    • Girls : Mondays, 5.15 - 6.15

    • Goalkeepers: Mondays, 5.10 - 6.00pm

No Foundation SDP sessions in terms 2 & 3. These are replaced by our 'Foundation Football Hub' team sessions.

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Term 4 Dates & Times:

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  • Mixed, Girls, Foundation & GKs:
    Wednesday 21 October – Wednesday 25 November 2026

  • First Kicks:
    Thursday 22 October – Thursday 26 November 2026
     

  • ​Training times:

    • Mixed: Wednesdays, 5.15 - 6.15pm

    • Girls: Wednesdays, 4 - 5pm

    • Foundation: Wednesdays, 4 - 5pm

    • Goalkeepers: Wednesdays, 5.10 - 6.00pm

    • First Kicks: Thursdays 4-5pm​​​​


No training in the school holidays or on public holidays.

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Where?

  • Petone Memorial Park (Turf)

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