^{Youth: 15th - 19th Grade Boys & Girls 2023}

At ESAFC we run four pathways which encompass both our training sessions and games

In-House: Games designed for players aged 5 - 14 who are new to football or looking to play socially without the added commitment of training. Players register as individuals through our clubhub system, and then teams are allocated by our volunteer grade coordinators. Games are played on Saturday mornings against other ESAFC teams for the duration of the winter football season.

Pathway Programme: Training designed for in-house players 9^th Grade and up who would like to take part in training each week, without the added commitment of additional games. The pathway programme offers one session per week for players taking part in our in-house games, or who simply want to register for training throughout the year. Pathway players will train with our development programme players alongside professional ESAFC coaches but will not be selected into AFF development teams.

Development Programme: Training designed for players 9^th Grade and up who are starting to get into their football and want to train and play with their team each week. Development players must commit to two trainings over the Winter season and will compete with their team, either up a grade in the ESAFC In-House leagues or in an AFF competition depending on their age. Each training session is run by a qualified ESAFC coach under the same philosophies found in our Academy programme. Teams are selected during Term 1 Preseason training, as we feel this gives the coaches a better idea of players and where they are best fit within their own development.

ESAFC Academy: Training designed for players 9^th Grade and up who are committed to the game and their individual development, wanting to train and play at the highest of their ability. Over the Winter season, Academy players must commit to three training sessions per week as well as playing with their team each weekend in an AFF/NRF competition. Each training session is run by a professional coach under NZF Skill Centre/Talent Development Programme guidelines. Teams are selected during Term 1 Preseason training, as we feel this gives the coaches a better idea of players and where they are best fit within their own development.

2023 Registrations open Monday 9^th January

COST & UNIFORM

All players pay a subscription (membership) fee of $185. Pay before the 1^st March and receive an Early Bird Discount.

Family Discount of $70 is available from the 3^rd playing member in each family

All players selected to play in an NRF Competition team will have an additional $85 fee added to their account to cover higher federation registration fees.

All players need their own uniform, available from the ESAFC shop at Madills Farm;

White ESAFC Shirt
Black ESAFC Shirt
White ESAFC Shorts
White ESAFC Socks
Football Boots
Shin Pads

Unfortunately, we do not run In-House competitions for players 15 and up due to a lack of numbers. If you would like to enter your own team into an AFF/NRF competition, please contact our administration team.

Grade Coordinators

15^th Grade Boys	Position Vacant
16^th Grade Girls	Odette Ah Chee	Email	021 982 572
17^th – 19^th Grade Boys	Hamish Skeggs	Email	021 466 640

WHO

15^th Grade Boys born 2008
16^th Grade Girls born 2007/2008
17^th Grade Boys born 2006/2007
19^th Grade Boys born 2004/2005

eastern suburbs afc training options

Term 4 2022 finishing the week ending 16th December

Term 1 2023 commencing the week of 30th January and finishing 13th April

EASTERN SUBURBS AFC TALENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME TRAINING

For 15^th – 19^th Grade players ESAFC offers three training options, all run in alignment with NZ Football Talent Development Programme standards – this includes professional coaches with age and stage appropriate development methods. All programmes are run under the guidance of our Youth & Girls Directors of Football.

15^th – 19^th Grade Development and Academy teams compete in NRF competitions against other clubs. Boys Academy teams play on Sundays, while Boys Development and all Girls teams play on Saturdays. Pathway players will only be selected into these teams at the Club’s discretion, under special circumstance.

For full Talent Development Programme Information CLICK HERE

For Goal Keeper training CLICK HERE

ESAFC Talent Development Programme – Fees Structure

1x session per week: $100 per term

2x sessions per week: $175 per term

2x sessions per week + Saturday coach: $250 per term

3x sessions per week: $275 per term

3x sessions per week + Saturday coach: $350 per term

Training Schedule - Term 4 2022

VENUES SUBJECT TO CHANGE

15th Boys/16th Girls Grade Summer Academy - players will be split by age/gender/ability

Monday Skills Session 5:30pm - 6:30pm @ Crossfield Reserve 5
Thursday Game Day 5:15pm - 6:30pm @ Madills Farm

For all other players we strongly recommend registering for Summer7's - lots of fun, touches on the ball, and game time with friends!

Junior & Youth

Grades 6th to 10th: Wednesdays @ Michaels Ave Reserve, Ellerslie

Start Date Wednesday 19th October for 9x weeks

Grades 11th to 16th: Tuesdays @ College Rifles, Remuera

Start Date Tuesday 18th October for 9 x weeks

Make sure to get your team registration in quickly, as many of our competitions have limited spaces and will fill up quickly! Click here for a full list of the competitions and to REGISTER your team. For any questions please contact Football7s directly, or head to their website and have a look through the FAQs.

Training Schedule – Term 1 2023

VENUES SUBJECT TO CHANGE

14th/15th Grade Boys Development Training: 2x sessions per week