Our club vision has always been to provide opportunities for players, coaches, and club members to succeed in gaining football knowledge and skills, inspiring them to participate in and enjoy the world game. The programme provides for those who are seeking extra challenges. In 2025, we will be further enhancing this by developing and progressing our young players to advance their skills, playing ability, and confidence, through the adoption of a development pathway. The aim of this pathway is to nurture the current abilities of our players and give them the opportunity to be part of a long-term programme focusing on our club values and philosophies, education, and of course football training.
Taught at an age-appropriate level (from 9th Grade), this programme will unlock a player’s higher potential as they advance through the grades towards Youth Football selection. This programme is dedicated to keeping our players involved and enthusiastic. Most importantly we will be implementing good basic habits from a young age. These will be addressed by training twice weekly (with a game day on Saturday) with a dedicated Coach (delivered by our Director of Football, Ricardo Felitti, OFC “B” licensed coach).
For those players (9th – 12th Grade) who wish to continue playing for FUN with their friends, we will continue the current club pathway with opportunities for them to train with development players. Click here for further information on our Junior Club Programme – https://fctwenty11.co.nz/juniors/
For those players born in 2012 or earlier, please refer to our Youth Development Programme that includes our Canterbury Development League information – https://fctwenty11.co.nz/youth-development-programme/
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If you have any questions, please contact our Football Development Officer, Will Morgan – on +64 22 035 6165 or email fdo@fctwenty11.co.nz
The Development Programmes are designed for committed players who wish to train twice a week. These teams are announced by the Director of Football, after the team allocation sessions, and in collaboration with other club coaches (requests to play with friends in the development programme are not accepted).
Dedicated Squad: 14 Players (depending on age)
Head Coach: Ricardo Felitti
Duration: Starts 17 March (friendly matches) till mid-September
Contacts per week: 3 Contacts: Futsal & Grass training, plus Game Day.
Training Days: Please see the schedule below
Game Day: Saturday (part of the Mainland Football competition playing against other clubs)
Cost: The total cost of the programme includes Mainland Football, NZ Football fees and futsal court hire. Players will be invoiced in two instalments during the duration of the programme. More information on the season costs can be found further down the page.
Extras: Game Day & Training Apparel, Workshops, Regional Tournaments fees and CIC Tournament fee.
U9 & U10 Development Programme Football Fees for 2025 are $450*
Instalment 1: Winter Registration fee $265* (payable on registration)
Instalment 2: Development Programme fee $185 due by 26 May (an invoice will be generated)
U11 & U12 Development Programme Football Fees for 2025 are $450*
Instalment 1: Winter Registration fee $265* (payable on registration)
Instalment 2: Development Programme fee $185 due by 26 May (an invoice will be generated)
*Registration fees are made up of Club, Mainland Football, and NZ Football fees, as well as coaching, fees & turf/court hire.
Additional Costs:
Uniform: FC apparel is compulsory for ALL players and can be purchased via our online shop.
Football boots: Boots (no metal studs) and shin pads are mandatory for ALL players. These can be purchased through local sports stores.
Tournaments: If attending a tournament during/at the end of the season, there will be additional costs associated with these. We will be looking to have at least a Development Team for each grade at the Christchurch International Cup (CIC) in July and then attend the South Island Tournaments.
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Term 1 Training Day – Grass
Term 2 & 3 Training Day – Indoor Futsal
Session Focus: Individual skill development, Fundamental movements, 1v1 & Small Games
Term 1-3 Training Day – Grass
Session Focus: Team Training/Team concepts
Game Day
Home and Away Term 1 – Term 3
Game Times
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Term 1 Training Day – Grass
Term 2 & 3 Training Day – Indoor Futsal
Session Focus: Individual skill development, Fundamental movements, 1v1 & Small Games
Term 1-3 Training Day – Grass
Session Focus: Team Training/Team concepts
Game Day
Home and Away Term 1 – Term 3
Game Times
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Sunday TBC March 9.30 am – 10:30 am, FC Twenty 11 Clubrooms, Upper Riccarton Domain.
This meeting will outline the expectations of all players and parents. It is compulsory for everyone who wishes to play in the development programme.
Once players are allocated a team, a volunteer game day manager and referee will be required from amongst the players’ parents/caregivers. All Saturday games are managed and refereed by volunteers! The club will provide training and support for all team officials, including the offering of NZF Community Referee Courses.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our Football Development Officer, Will Morgan on +64 22 035 6165 or email will.tm@fctwenty11.co.nz
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