Summer Academy @ Fencibles| 2025 Term 4 & 2026 Term 1

This years academy enrolments will open soon

_{The Academy is a stepping stone into the Fencibles players pathway for the 2026 season. The Academy targets players in the Skill Acquisition Phase (U9 to U17 Grade +) and looks to build on their key skills and confidence to enable the player to take the next step in their football journey.} 

This year we are also bringing in experts to deliver specific athlete sessions so that our players learn the value of football holistically - these experts will deliver Strength and Conditioning, Dietary requirements, Speed & Mindfulness delivered by our qualified coaches. 

_{JOIN US as we launch our Summer Academy during 2025 Term 4 & 2026 Term 1}

The Academy is open to all players who have a desire to advance their footballing skills and each player will get 3 on field sessions each week, delivered over a 12 week period (with a break between term 4 2025 and Term 1 2026). Players should expect to learn, be challenged and have a lot of fun. 

This is a unique opportunity for players to get a taste of the 'Fencies Way’ and gain exposure to a proven way of football development they may not have experienced previously. This Academy is open to all members and non members of Fencibles, just click on the Sign-Up Now button

_{Calling all young, Auckland based footballers!}

The Academy is a crucial platform for our players wanting to maximise their footballing goals & aspirations.

Mini Academy- 6th Grade - 8th Grade- 1 or 2 night per week (Tuesday and Friday or just Friday).

Junior Academy- 9/10th Grade- 2 night (you can pick which 2 days from the 3 day per week offer) Tuesday, Thursday and Friday)) or all 3 nights.

Full Junior & Youth Academy- 9th - 17th Grade- 3 nights per week (Tuesday, Thursday and Friday).

 
Professionally designed programme 

_{Key Elements of The Academy @ Fencibles Summer Academy}

• Junior and Youth Academy- 3x contacts per week (the price is based on 2 session a week, with a bounce 3rd session).
• Mini Academy & Junior Academy- up to 2 contacts per week.
• 12-18 Player to coach ratio (depending on the age).
• Delivered by qualified specialists with experience in High Performance environments.
• Player workshops
• Intro to video analysis
• Strength and conditioning (age specific) 
• Finishing techniques 
• The U17/U19s will be made up of this years NRFL players and the U23s will be made up by current reserve and First Team players. Both grades will be invitational only- if you wish to participate, please contact Darryl- Click HERE

Programme Details

_{Spaces are limited per age groups so register quickly so you don't miss out.}

This is a 12 week programme, beginning in term 4, on Tuesday 28^th October and run until Friday 12^th December then break over Christmas then start back on Tuesday 3^rd Feb - 6^th March 2026.

The training sessions will be on Tuesday, Thursday & Friday evenings at William Green Domain (or Riverhills for NRFL/Championship groups and anyone identified to move to Riverhills) 

Fee options (including a free Training shirt)

• Full Academy- Term 4 & Term 1 (12 weeks) U9 Grade - U17 Grade- $320.00
• Mini Academy (6^th / 7^th / 8^th Grade)- from $150.00- 230.00
• Term 4 only Academy- U9 - U17 Grade- Not available this term (we can set up a payment plan to support families)
• Goalkeeper training- Part of the full academy (specific keeper training Tuesday and Thursday and Friday games)

Days & Times

Tuesday, Thursday & Friday- 3x sessions per week, that is less than $8.90 per session.

The Grades are based on the 2025 season ages.

_{Open Academy}

• 4.45pm- U6/U7 & U9 - U11 Grade and U8 & U10 Girls

• 6.00pm- U8 Grade Boys
• 6.00pm- U12, U13 & U14 Boys 

• 7.15pm- U15s & U17s Boys (Fencibles Conference players and open teams - some players might get asked to move to Riverhills week 1 or 2)

_{TDP Academy & Youth Girls Academy}

• 4.45pm- U12 (Red Navy and White Squad & anyone identified in the open Academy who is asked to move.
• 4.45pm- U13 Fencibles NFRL & Championship player & anyone identified in the open Academy who is asked to move

• 6.00pm- U14 Fencibles NFRL & Championship player & anyone identified in the open Academy who is asked to move
• 6.00pm- U12 & U14 and U16 Girls 

• 7.15pm- U15 Fencibles NFRL & Championship player & anyone identified in the open Academy who is asked to move
• 7.15pm- U17 Fencibles NFRL & Championship player & anyone identified in the open Academy who is asked to move

• The system will book you into you correct age group and we will update if anyone needs to move.

The free Academy training shirt can be collected at the first session.

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All players registered for the Academy are required to wear the academy training shirt for all sessions. 

One training shirt is included in the registration fee, and additional gear is available for purchase.

Need an extra training shirt? These can be purchased for $40.00 at the shop at William Green (club rooms)