Central Football is a sporting organisation that manages the “beautiful game” across 5 regions in the Central North Island. Our activities range from developing and managing football from “grass roots” through to this country’s highest level National competition, the ASB Premiership. 

Together with our National League partner Hawke’s Bay United Football we are looking for a high achieving individual with just the right mix of sales, events, marketing and communication skills.

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Mainland Football is one of New Zealand’s largest Football Federations.  The national introduction of the award winning, Sport NZ endorsed Whole of Football (WOF) Plan ensures our Federation’s commitment to the growth and enjoyment of players and coaches in clubs and schools. 

The full time Football Development Officer (FDO) will play a vital role within Mainland Football, delivering club, school and coach specific WOF programmes. The workload of the FDO is varied and you will be working with a mix of different people and situations.  Each day you will be faced with the challenge of utilising your football development experience, planning and motivation skills to enthuse and encourage young players and coaches to maintain their involvement and increase their skill in the game, and to support clubs in their activity of the same. 

This is an outstanding opportunity for you to apply your experience and skills in a football specific environment.

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·        Available from one to four days per week.

·        Suitable for children aged 7 to 11, boys and girls.

Each session includes skill-based training, so kids can learn the tricks and techniques to become better players. There is also plenty of chances to play football games to apply these skills in a fun, safe environment. ASB Fun Football is designed to appeal to both boys and girls, from total beginners to committed young players. Its part of the NZF junior development plan, so there is the opportunity for talented and hard working players to start the journey to excellence.

Here is what we offer:

•FUN
•Increased outdoor activity
•A break for busy parents
•Building kid's confidence
•Supervised environment
•Develop football skills
•Meet new friends
•Pathway to player development programme

Venue: Gisborne Girl's High School, Wellington St entrance

Dates: Monday 22nd April to Friday 26th April (NB excludes Thursday-Anzac Day)

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

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WHEN Monday 1st October to Thursday 4th October 2012

WHERE Gisborne Girls High School Gym, Wellington St entrance

TIME 9am – 3pm

WHO 5years old – 12 years old

COST $100 for 4 days or $30 per day

BRING Please bring a packed lunch, shin pads, football boots, rain jacket

To book a place, please contact admin@centralfootball.co.nz

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U11 Boys

Jack Fenn, Jackson Donovan-Montieth, William Hansen, Paul Stewart, Oliver Aldridge, Travis Mitchell, Manawa Ruru, Nick Profitt, Mathew Profitt, Olivier Cassidy, Enzo Edge, Braden Fowell, Adam Simpson, Adam Donaldson, Connor Putman. Cole Grace, Jack Faulkner, Ian Cutler, Claude Sutherland, Toby Sutherland, Michael Pickett, Jake Ciriolli, Ben Barker, David Barker.

U12 Boys

Eastland Super Leagues Update

The two Dvisions will now be split into top 6 and bottom 4. All points will be carried over though the teams in positions 7 -10 cannot finish any higher than 7th regardless of their points total.

At the completion of the Leagues there will be a Knockout Cup comp for both grades - weather permitting.

Any questions please contact me phil@centralfootball.co.nz or call me on 021-984-900

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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  

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