The club rooms will be open on Wednesday the 5th of October from 6pm-8pm for the return of all gear. Thanks to those of you who have already returned your gear from this season. Even if you have gear from the previous season ( or two!!) or know of people who do, please return it or get them to. We are having a major stocktake...

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NZF National Player Development Framework

9^th to 12^th Grade MINI FOOTBALL 2012

Mini Football is the name given under the NZF National Player Development Framework for the new

football structure and player development for players in grades 9 to 12 years.

It follows First Kicks (5-6 years) Fun Football (7, 8, 9 years) and is followed by Youth Football (13-15years), Youth Football (16-19 years), Senior Football (20-23 years), Senior Football (24+ years).

The National Development framework maybe viewed on the PAFC website or NZF website. The programme reflects the latest academic research and best practice from a number of leading football nations. 

First Kicks is about starting football and discovery, and learning basic skills. Fun Football is about developing on that foundation.  Both programmes are aimed to set foundations of technical excellence in fun motivating environments.

Mini Football introduces more structured learning, emphasises developing individual skills and basic group tactics.

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WYNRS will be later on Monday 26 September. First group 4.30pm second 5.30 pm.