Academy
The Auckland City FC Academy provides all players, male and female, with a comprehensive pathway from grassroots to senior football. They have a firm belief in developing players for long-term participation in football, no matter what level they aspire to, as well as creating good people.
At Central United FC we are pleased to partnered with the ACADEMY and offer our members access to this holistic player development pathway.
Academy Registration
To register for any of the programmes below, please follow the steps below:
- Sign in to MyComet - https://mycomet-oceania.analyticom.de/en_NZ
- Check that all of your Personal Contacts are up-to-date (email and phone)
- Select Register on the left-hand side menu
- Type in Auckland City FC in the ‘Chooser seller’ field
- Select the shopping cart icon for the programme(s) that you would like to attend
- Complete all the information fields required and select continue
- Scroll to the bottom of the page and select proceed to check out
- Agree to the T&Cs and select submit payment (even if there is no payment)
- You will receive a confirmation email from Comet if the registration was completed successfully
If you have any difficulties with MyComet, please email director@academy.football
FUN | Grassroots (U7-U8)
The first step on the pathway is the Grassroots programme which is for children aged 6-8 years (born 2012-2011). The focus is on discovering basic football skills in a fun and enjoyable way under the guidance of our Auckland City FC Premier Team players.
WHEN
Monday and Friday 4:15pm - 5:15pm (60 minute sessions, once or twice per week)
Term 3: 29 July until 19 September (8 weeks)
WHERE
Valonia Reserve, Valonia Street, New Windsor, Auckland
COST
$50 for Monday session for CUFC members
$100 for Monday and Friday sessions for CUFC members
LEARN | Skills Centre (U9-U12B/U13G)
The Skills Centre is for girls aged 9-13 years (born 2010-2006) and boys aged 9-12 years (born 2010-2007) who are wanting to develop themselves for long-term participation in football. This is the ‘golden age’ of learning and the optimal time to focus on improving the core skills needed to play football. The programme is offered in a girls-only or mixed option.
GRADES
Girls (U9-U13)
Boys (U9-U12)
WHEN
Monday and Friday 4:15pm - 5:30pm (75 minute sessions, once or twice per week)
Term 3: 29 July until 19 September (8 weeks)
WHERE
Valonia Reserve, Valonia Street, New Windsor, Auckland
COST
$50 for Monday session for CUFC members
$100 for Monday and Friday sessions for CUFC members
LEARN | Goalkeeping (U9-U12)
The Goalkeeping sessions provide a weekly contact specific to the development needs of this crucial position for juniors aged 9-12 years (born 2010-2007). Led by ACFC Goalkeeping Coach Simone Naddi, these sessions will cover the fundamental techniques of goalkeeping.
WHEN
Monday 4:15pm to 5:15pm (60 minute session, once per week)
Term 3: 29 July until 16 September (8 weeks)
WHERE
Valonia Reserve, Valonia Street, New Windsor, Auckland
COST
$75 for Monday sessions for CUFC members
