Central Football

This position will play a vital role in developing players and coaches during the rollout of a national plan which aims to build further on the quality of the football experience throughout New Zealand.

The successful applicant will manage and deliver skills coaching, talent centres and will scout for new talent. Responsibilities include initiatives in areas ranging from guiding a young player’s first kicks, through development of skills in junior programmes, to talent identification and elite development of the best youth players in the region.

A key role is supporting clubs to provide higher quality services to their members. This will include in the areas of communications and information technology, administrative processes and competition formats. The successful applicant will work with a set number of clubs in a defined area and have the challenge of making improvements in all areas of player, coach and game development. Training and support of volunteers is part of the role.

Applicants should have at least five years experience in player and coach development and be able to demonstrate skills in working with professional staff, volunteers and other stakeholders and customers. Communication and team skills are important. A recognised NZ Football coaching qualification and Coach Educator Qualification is required.

Football in New Zealand is growing and an outstanding national plan to build on recent achievements at international level is being launched. This is a great time to be joining the Central Football Federation.

The full job description can be viewed by clicking here

Candidates should respond in the first instance by post with a full CV and covering letter to:

Brett Angell

Football Development Manager

Central Football Federation

PO BOX 3262

HBMC

Napier 4142

or by email to brett@centralfootball.co.nz

Closing date for applications is 5.00pm Wednesday 19 June 2013.

Vacancy. Football Development Officer - Wanganui

Thursday, 6 June 2013

Football Development Officer

WANGANUI

(Player, Coach and Game Development)

The Central Football Federation is seeking applicants for the position of Football Development Officer for Wanganui and surrounding areas.

This newly created position will play a vital role in developing players and coaches during the rollout of a national plan which aims to build further on the quality of the football experience throughout New Zealand.

The full job description can be viewed by clicking here

Candidates should respond in the first instance by post with a full CV and covering letter to:

Brett Angell

Football Development Manager

Central Football Federation

PO BOX 3262

HBMC

Napier 4142

or by email to brett@centralfootball.co.nz

Closing date for applications is 5.00pm Wednesday 19 June 2013.

Annual Report and Financial Presentation

Saturday, 25 May 2013

The Annual Report and Financial Presentation for the Year End 31 December 2012 were presented at the Central Football Annual General Meeting on Sunday 19 May 2013.

Please click here to view the Annual Report

Please click here to view the Financial Presentation

Goalkeeping Development.

Friday, 3 May 2013

Goalkeeping Development.
Delivered by “Goalkeeping New Zealand”

Please respond to Jonathan by email – not Central Football

4 Week Syllabus

WK 1. Set Position – Head/Hands/Balance. Footwork-Into Line -Down the
line.
WK 2. Low Scoop, K – Save. Dealing With High Balls – Footwork: through
the line of the ball.
WK 3. Low Diving Saves – Pushing off the correct leg – 45Degs. Mid-Body
Diving saves
WK 4. Distribution, throwing, passing and Goalkeeping Wars.

Coaching Crew
Jonathan Gould – Lead Coach
Celtic and Scotland
FFA Advanced Goalkeeping Coach Levels 1&2

Matthew Gould - Assistant Coach
Napier City Rovers
NZ U’17’s and U’20’s
WPX Junior Goalkeeping Certificate
WPX Youth Goalkeeping Licence
NZF Senior Level 1

Thursdays
9th/16th/23rd/30th May 2013

Venue : Park Island - Training Ground

Time Group 1 : 3.40-4.30 (8,9,10)
Time Group 2 : 4.30-5.30 (11yrs plus) Maximum 8 GK’s per group.

Cost for 4 week program $60

Chq’s payable to Goalkeeping New Zealand Limited

GoalNet Log in

Wednesday, 20 March 2013

Click on link below to access the GoalNet Membership database login page.

http://reg.sportingpulse.com/

Board Meeting Summary February 2013

Friday, 1 March 2013

Please click here to read the summary.

NZ Football Regulation 5

Monday, 25 February 2013

The final version of Regulation 5 has now been approved by the NZ Football Board. Please click here to read the full document.

2013 Federation Teams

Tuesday, 22 January 2013

U16 Boys

Taranaki-Jayden Taylor, Cory Clover, Patrick Hay

Manawatu- Peter Tremain, Daniel Greenblatt, Matthew Hilson, Sean Liddicoat, Lee Rufer, Nick Carrick, Faisal Kilani

Gisborne- PJ Goodlet, Jake Roberston, Cheauxyan Makau-McPhee, Frazer Eddows

Wanganui- Nehana Kahl, Jamie Lambe

U14 Boys

Hawke's Bay-Mitchell Keip, Logan Bensemann, Luke Horn, Dylan Du Ross, Bradley Perks, Mason Jones, Ross Willox, Luke Maynard

Taranaki-Matt Chadwick, Connor hay, Ben Moore

Manawatu- Robert Hoek, Thomas Viles, Taylor Monk, Jack-Henry Sinclair

Wanganui- Justis Rikihana

U13 Boys

Hawke's Bay-Wilson McCullough, Dylan Barron, Ben Lack, Campbell Hantler, Josh Bowie

Taranaki-Dean Botha, Drew Farnsworth, Zach Henderson

Manawatu- Liam Outtrim, Arthur Wazami, Sam Jones, Luke Palfreyman

Wanganui- Neitana Rikihana, Tesco Grunwald

Gisborne- Jaroum Brouwer, Riaki Ruru

U12 Boys

Hawke's Bay-Jack Gordon, Vinnie Mackirdy, Sam Skilton, Karan Mandair, Jorge Akers

Taranaki-Daniel Cleland, Laim Moore, Owen Smith, Kernow Phillips

Manawatu- Elijah Just, Ryan McDermott

Gisborne- Andrew Brott, Bradley Clark, Matt McVey

Wanganui- Jamie Clark, David Garner

U15 Girls

Hawke's Bay-Sophie Hoare, Emma Hunter, Lauren Hartridge, Sarah Morton, Abi Collins

Taranaki-Peta Van Hattum, Jenna McLauchlan, Libby Antunovic, Nadia Hill

Manawatu- Alex Gray, Kate Bennett, Siobhan Patterson, Karin Ingram, Amy Allison, Maia Green

Gisborne- Teah Kahaki

U13 Girls

Hawke's Bay-Brooke Wylie, Sophie Pyott, Rose Morton,

Taranaki-Jaimee Paterson

Manawatu-Cheyenne Allison, Anna Robson, Molly Woodhead, Hadley hudson, Mkylah Wilson, Kasey Cavell, Gorgi Van Lienen, Amber Phillips, Imo Bos

Gisborne-Renne Holmes. Te Mai Ora Olsen-Baker, Raven Stevens

Central Football Fee Structure - 2013

Friday, 30 November 2012

Please click here to view the 2013 Central Football fee schedule

Please click here to access the budget template

Please click here to view graphs on Central Football's projected income and expense for 2013.

Board Meeting Summary November 2012

Wednesday, 21 November 2012

Please click here to read the summary

Coaches required - Port Hill United Football Club

Friday, 12 October 2012

The Port Hill United Football Club would like to invite all "expressions of interest to coach" at all local senior levels for the 2013 season. The coaching season will kick in about Feb/March - Aug/Sept 2013.
An interview process with club officials will also take place.
Please express your interest to coach and which local senior division, men or women, by December 14th 2012 to Tim Claudatos, claudatos@orcon.net.nz, 021 514809.

If you require further information please contact Tim.

Wanganui City FC seeking Coaches for 2013

Wednesday, 10 October 2012

Wanganui City Football Club are seeking applications of interest for Men's 1st team coach and Manager, Men's Reserve team coach and Manager for the 2013 season and also 1st Women's coach and Manager for 2013.

Please apply in writing to Kelvin Francis at gardennut@clear.net.nz by the 30th November 2012.

Board Meeting Summary September 2012

Monday, 1 October 2012

Please click here to read the summary.

Board Meeting Summary August 2012

Saturday, 8 September 2012

Please click here to read the summary.

Senior Level 2 Coaching Certificate

Thursday, 6 September 2012

NZ Football is delighted to offer a female specific Senior Level 2 Coaching Certificate. Click here to read more.

Board Meeting Summary July 2012

Wednesday, 25 July 2012

Please Click Here to read summary

June Board Meeting Summary

Monday, 2 July 2012

Please click here for details

Caution regarding the use of Social Media

Tuesday, 15 May 2012

Whilst positively embracing the use of social media, Central Football cautions those who use this medium to express individual views on referee decisions or make defamatory personal remarks against individuals will not be tolerated.

Such behaviour is a breach of NZ Football’s Code of Conduct and charges will be bought against offenders.

I thank you for your understanding.

John McGifford

Chief Executive Officer