Women’s football in New Zealand is on the rise, with continued growth year on year, helped by the recent Womens World Cup. FC Twenty 11 commitment to the growth of female football at all ages and all levels (Club or Development). The Female Development Programme is a pathway for those girls wanting to train 2+ times a week, coached by a OFC C Licensed coach and play in the top division for their grade. The game played is no different from our male counterparts, however are approach is slightly different. Females, more so in our Youth grades and above are more interested in understanding the “why” we’re doing this drill, more interested in the tactical aspect of football and more likely to give feedback or engage with the coach regarding their individual needs or desires. We understand this and offer an environment that is safe for individuals are able to grow and develop alongside their peers with the support of their coaches. Through the programme girls are able to build connections with their peers and create long-lasting friendships. The programme not only develops them as footballers but as a person too.
We are offering a Girls Development programme lead by Director of Football Cvetan (Tsetso) Ivanov (UEFA “A” & OFC “A” License), Graham McMann (OFC “B” License) and delivered by Football Development Officer Dennise Robinson (OFC “C” License), Sam Baker (OFC “C” License) and Melissa Green (aspiring OFC “C” License). This programme is run through NZ Football’s Girls Framework – a tailor-made pathway for girls focused on Objective 2 and Objective 3 as shown below.
U7 – U10 Girls (Girls born in 2013 – 2014)
Dates: 18th October – 6th October (8 weeks)
Time: 3:45pm to 5:00pm
Venue: Avonhead Park
Cost: $64
Uniform: FC apparel is optional
Cancellations: To be published on FC Twenty11’s Facebook page two hours prior to the session.
U11 – U14 Girls (Girls born in 2009 – 2012)
Dates: 18th October – 6th October (8 weeks)
Time: 5:00pm to 6:15pm
Venue: Avonhead Park
Cost: $64
Uniform: FC apparel is optional
Cancellations: To be published on FC Twenty11’s Facebook page two hours prior to the session.
U15+ (Females born before 2008)
Dates: 18th October – 6th October (8 weeks)
Time: 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Venue: Avonhead Park
Cost: Free
Uniform: FC apparel is optional
Cancellations: To be published on FC Twenty11’s Facebook page two hours prior to the session.
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8th – 12th Grade Girls (Girls born in 2015 – 2011)
Dates: TBC
Time: 4:15 pm to 5:15 pm
Venue: Avonhead Park
Cost: $64
Uniform: FC apparel is required
Cancellations: To be published on FC Twenty11’s Facebook page two hours prior to the session.
14th – 16th Grade Girls (Girls born in 2010 – 2009)
Dates: Wednesdays 18th October – 6th December
Dates: TBC
Venue: Avonhead Park
Cost: $64
Uniform: FC apparel is optional
Cancellations: To be published on FC Twenty11’s Facebook page two hours prior to the session.
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(Registrations open February)
Our Winter Season starts at the end of April and runs until early September. Players are placed into teams and play against other clubs in the Mainland Football top Youth competition. For our Female Development Programme, our Football Development staff will make selections based on player previous experience and performance at pre-season Open Training / Player allocation sessions. Once players are allocated a team, a OFC C Licenced Coach will then take the lead with the support of the FC Twenty 11 A and B Licenced Coaches, to deliver the Female Development Programme.
Included in the Female Development Programme:
– OFC C Licenced Coach, supported by FC Twenty 11’s A or B Licenced Coaches
– Two trainings (90 minutes each) per week; 1x session to be delivered indoors and the 1x session delivered outdoors
– Strength and Conditioning coaching for 30 minutes each week incorporated into one of the above training sessions
– Two player interviews to discuss player development, one at the start of the season and the second at the end of the season
– Specific communications around food and nutrition throughout the season (a constant reminder)
– Specific communications around fitness and injury prevention throughout the season (a constant reminder)
– Positive team and club culture
Female Football Coaching Staff include:
– Tsetso Cvetan – UEFA A Licence & OFC A Licence Coach plus Director of Football
– TBC – OFC B/C Licence Coach
– CWCL – Aspiring OFC C Licence Coach
– Dennise Robinson – OFC C Licence Coach
– Simon Darby – OFC C Licence Coach
– Sam Baker – OFC C Licence Coach
– Melissa Green – Aspiring OFC C Licence Coach
Training Days: Wednesday 6:30pm-8:30pm (Avonhead Park); commencing Tuesday 3rd October
Cost: $Free
Cancellations: to be advised on our Facebook page two hours before the session
Training Days: Mondays; 4:45pm – 6:15pm (indoors) and Thursdays 4:45pm – 6:15pm (Burnside Park)
Game Day : Saturdays 9:15am – 10:30am – both home and away
Cost: $TBC (30 weeks)
Uniform: FC apparel is required and can be purchased via our online shop
Cancellations: to be advised on our Facebook page two hours before the session
Optional: Technical Skills Centre on Tuesday 5pm-6pm with C-Licenced or above Coach.
Training Days: Mondays; 4:45pm – 6:15pm (indoors) and Thursdays 4:45pm – 6:15pm (Burnside Park)
Game Day : Saturdays 9:15am – 10:30am – both home and away
Cost: $TBC (30 weeks)
Uniform: FC apparel is required and can be purchased via our online shop
Cancellations: to be advised on our Facebook page two hours before the session
Optional: Technical Skills Centre on Tuesday 5pm-6pm with C-Licenced or above Coach.
Training Days: Mondays; 6:30pm – 8:00pm (indoors & outdoors) and Wednesday 6:30pm – 8:00pm (Avonhead Park)
Game Day : Saturdays 12:30pm – 2:30pm – both home and away
Cost: $TBC (18 weeks)
Uniform: FC apparel is required and can be purchased via our online shop
Cancellations: to be advised on our Facebook page two hours before the session
*Depending on numbers and player ability, we would be happy to explore this as an option for the 2024 winter season
Training Days: Mondays; 6:30pm – 8:00pm (indoors & outdoors) and Wednesday 6:30pm – 8:00pm (Avonhead Park)
Game Day : Saturdays 2:45pm – 4:30pm – both home and away
Cost: $TBC (18 weeks)
Uniform: FC apparel is required and can be purchased via our online shop
Cancellations: to be advised on our Facebook page two hours before the session
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