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Junior Pre-Academy
U9-U12
This is the “Golden age of Learning" and the most important age for skill acquisition.
Junior Pre-Academy
U9-U12
This is the “Golden age of Learning" and the most important age for skill acquisition.
The Junior Pre-Academy is the next step in the development of our football programme.
Junior U9-U10 - 3 trainings per week - 60 minutes - 7-a-side
Junior U11-U12 - 3 trainings per week - 75 minutes - 9-a-side
Players will train twice a week plus have a game on Saturday.
During these age groups, the player will transition from self-centred to self-critical. Players of this age are in the ideal circumstances to train the basic skills. By using dynamic, engaging, and competitive exercises, we teach the players individual technical and tactical skills to improve their game understanding so they can learn to play together. This is the “Golden Age of Learning" and the most important age for skill acquisition.
Our coaches in this age group have to be teachers who deliver their message enthusiastically. The coaches have the ability to demonstrate or utilize players to give a good example, possess knowledge of the game and key factors of the basic skills that are just as important as the ability to encourage all players in these age groups.
Junior U9-U10 - 3 trainings per week - 60 minutes - 7-a-side
Junior U11-U12 - 3 trainings per week - 75 minutes - 9-a-side
Players will train twice a week plus have a game on Saturday.
During these age groups, the player will transition from self-centred to self-critical. Players of this age are in the ideal circumstances to train the basic skills. By using dynamic, engaging, and competitive exercises, we teach the players individual technical and tactical skills to improve their game understanding so they can learn to play together. This is the “Golden Age of Learning" and the most important age for skill acquisition.
Our coaches in this age group have to be teachers who deliver their message enthusiastically. The coaches have the ability to demonstrate or utilize players to give a good example, possess knowledge of the game and key factors of the basic skills that are just as important as the ability to encourage all players in these age groups.
Junior Pre-Academy offers many great opportunities for young players. This is a way to support and invest in your child's sports and personal development.
U9—U10
- 3 trainings per week (60 min each)
- 40 week program (120 trainings)
- Qualified experienced coaches
- All trainings take place at our state-of-the-art Football Centre
- Christchurch International Cup participation
- Tournament Opportunities
Program Fee: $1,100 per year or $275 per term
Affiliation Fee: TBC
Uniform Fee: $200 or $220 inc your choice of name and number
(Home Shirt, Home Shorts, Socks, Rain Jacket, Away Shirt,Away Shorts, Midlayer)
An individual payment arrangement may be possible, but must be agreed to by the club. For more information about making a payment arrangement, please visit our office or email info@cufc.co.nz.
U11—U12
- 3 trainings per week (75 min each)
- 40 weeks program (120 trainings)
- Qualified experienced coaches
- All trainings take place at our state-of-the-art Football Centre
- Tournament/Exchange Opportunities
- International Trip Opportunities
- Video analysis of games and trainings
Program Fees: $1,552 per year or $388 per term
Affiliation Fee: $TBC
Uniform Fee: $200 or $220 inc choice of name and number
(Home Shirt, Home Shorts, Socks, Rain Jacket, Away Shirt,Away Shorts, Midlayer)
An individual payment arrangement may be possible, but must be agreed to by the club. For more information about making a payment arrangement, please visit our office or email info@cufc.co.nz.
Why should you choose the Football Pre-Academy for your child?
Pre-Academy offers many great opportunities for young players. This is a way to support and invest in your child's sporting and personal development.
More Skill Development
All-year-round trainings open more opportunities to acquire valuable skills at the right age, which will set them up for future success.
Qualified Coaches
Unlike most New Zealand clubs, all of our coaches are qualified and experienced. This means every player gains more benefit from a professionally sound approach.
State-of-the-Art Facilities
Our state-of-the-art facilities are in great condition all year round, even after heavy rain. The artificial grass field is a significant factor that helps us to hone football skills from a young age.
More Action
We organise at least four opportunities for our players of every age to participate in tournaments throughout the year locally, nationally, and even internationally when possible.
Life Skill Development
Football is a team sport which develops more than just sporting skills. We aim to develop valuable life skills including teamwork, unity through working in a team, comradery through common passion for football, discipline in order to work towards a common goal and more.