Juniors: 8th Grade Boys & Girls           2023

 

 

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

1. In-House: Games 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.

 

2. ESAFC PLUS+: NZ Football accredited training programme designed and coached by Community Officer Stephen Hoyle with a range of qualified coaches. The programme is available to all players in grades 4-8. This programme is aimed at accelerating development and unlocking potential as players advance towards Junior and Youth football at Eastern Suburbs. The programme focuses on our ESAFC values and football philosophy, stemming from our first teams through to all junior and youth members. ESAFC PLUS+ will be taught at an age appropriate level and offer all players maximum participation in a fun station-rotation format as they begin to fall in love with the beautiful game.

 

3. Development Programme: Training programme 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.

 

4. ESAFC Academy: Training programme 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 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

 

 

EASTERN SUBURBS AFC IN-HOUSE GAMES

All In-House (IH) players must pay a Winter Subscription fee and register on our Winter ClubHub database. You may request to be in a team with friends as part of the registration process, but all teams created at the discretion of our fabulous volunteer Grade Coordinators.

 

In-House Season starting May 6^th and finishing September 9^th with Gala Day @ Madills Farm

 

All in-house players must be registered before the close-off date Thursday 13th April 2023

 

Each in-house grade from 7^th and up will also have a Festival Day throughout the season

 

Grade Coordinators

8th Grade Boys	Position vacant
8th Grade Girls	Position vacant

 

WHO

• 8^th Grade boys & girls born 2015

 

WHERE & WHEN

8^th Grade Boys games are at Madills Farm on Saturday mornings

• Game 1 at 10:55am and Game 2 at 11:20am

8^th Grade Girls games are at Madills Farm on Saturday mornings

• Game 1 at 10am and Game 2 at 10:25am

 

There will be no in-house on the middle or last weekends of the school holidays. Games will be played as normal on the first weekend of the holidays.

 

CLICK HERE for Madills Farm pitch map

 

HOW

Teams play on 1/6 of a standard pitch, with small goals

Games are 20 minutes long with a 5-minute break between games

Games are played with a size 4 football

 

For Rules CLICK HERE

 

TEAMS

Each team has approximately 5 members and are allocated by the grade coordinators. Team requests can be made on your registration form, but please be aware that you may not always get your requested team.

 

PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT

Each in-house team requires volunteers for coach and manager, with other parents rostered to set up and take down the goals. We encourage teams to organise their own training sessions throughout the week to prepare for game day.

All parents/spectators (excluding coach) are expected to stay outside of the pitch lines during games to avoid damage to the grounds.

 

 

IN-HOUSE FESTIVAL TIMETABLE

Sunday 11th June	7th Grade Boys	Madills Farm, 9am – 12pm
Sunday 25th June	8th Grade Boys	Madills Farm, 9am – 12pm
Sunday 19th June	9th Grade Boys	Madills Farm, 9am – 12pm
Sunday 13th August	7/8/9 Grade Girls	Madills Farm, 9am – 12pm
Sunday 11th June	10th Grade Boys	Madills Farm, 1pm – 4pm
Sunday 6th August	11th Grade Boys	Madills Farm, 9am – 12pm
Sunday 6th August	12th Grade Boys	Madills Farm, 1pm – 4pm
Sunday 18th June	13th/14th Grade Boys	Madills Farm 1pm – 4pm
Sunday 13th August	10th – 14th Grade Girls	Madills Farm, 1pm – 4pm

 

 

 

EASTERN SUBURBS AFC TRAINING PROGRAMMES

 

Term 4 2022 commencing the week of 17th October and finishing 16th December

 

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

 

 

IN-HOUSE TRAINING OPTIONS - ESAFC PLUS+

For 7^th Grade players the best training option is 7/8 Fun Football – for more information or to register, CLICK HERE

 

We will not have trials and formal development teams in 2023, if you feel your child would like the challenge of playing up a grade in the in-house competition please contact our administration team.