Our aim at WSAFC is to create a holistic learning environment that gives players the best opportunity to represent their country at international age group level or pursue opportunities aboard.  We are not just looking at the Technical and Tactical arm of player development, but also the Physical, Social/ Emotional and Mental components.

With the experience and leadership of Katie Duncan (Head of Women’s Football) and Scott Hales (Head of Men’s Football), alongside Katie Rood (Girls Academy Manager) and Danyon Drake (Mixed Academy Manager) the club provides player development pathways through the Western Springs Academy.

See the Academy Player Pathway document for more information.

Term 4 2025

Registrations for our Term 4 Development and Identification training programme will open at the start of September.  Any players who wish to attend must register for Term 4 in advance.  This allows us to plan and prepare sessions that meet the needs of the players.  Once registrations open on 1st September, you will be able to register by clicking on the relevent green tile at the bottom of the page. 

Who can attend?

Any players are able to register and attend during term 4.  These trainings are open to players who have played in Pre-Academy/Academy teams or any other WSAFC teams during 2025, while also being open to players who have played at other schools/clubs.  

Where are the trainings?

They all take place at Seddon Fields, Meola Road on our turf (fields 1, 2, 5 and 6) and grass (fields 3 and 4) fields.  Field maos are at https://wsafc.org.nz/home-grounds

As a girl, can I try training in the Girls and Mixed groups?

If you register for the group you would like to start training in and then email our Girls Academy Manager - Roodie - and she will discuss a plan for the term that best meets your development needs.

Girls Academy Manager - Katie Rood - girls.academy@wsafc.org.nz 

What are the Term 4 dates?

The trainings will begin on Tuesday 7th October and run until the final sessions on Tuesday 2nd December.

When will each age group train?

The age groups focus on 2026 training/playing groups.  These trainings include specialist Goalkeeper training.

MIXED U9-12 PRE-ACADEMY

• U9 (2017 born) - Tuesday 4:20pm - 5:20pm Pitch 2 (Turf) / Wednesday 4:20pm - 5:20pm Pitch 4 (Grass) 

• U10 (2016 born) - Tuesday 4:20pm - 5:20pm Pitch 3 (Grass) / Wednesday 4:20pm - 5:20pm Pitch 3 (Grass)

• U11 (2015 born) - Wednesday 5:30pm - 6:30pm Pitch 4 (Grass) / Friday 4:20pm - 5:20pm Pitch 1 (Turf) 

• U12 (2014 born) - Wednesday 5:30pm - 6:30pm Pitch 3 (Grass) / Friday 4:20pm - 5:20pm Pitch 2 (Turf)

MIXED U13-17 ACADEMY

• U13 (2013 born) - Tuesday 5:30pm - 6:30pm Pitch 3 (Grass) / Thursday 4:20pm - 5:20pm Pitch 4 (Grass)

• U14 (2012 born) - Tuesday 5:30pm - 6:30pm Pitch 2 (Turf) / Thursday 4:20pm - 5:20pm Pitch 1 (Turf)

• U15 (2011 born) - Thursday 5:30pm - 6:30pm Pitch 1 (Turf) / Friday 5:30pm - 6:30pm Pitch 2 (Turf)

• U17 (2009/10 born) - Thursday 5:30pm - 6:30pm Pitch 4 (Grass) / Friday 5:30pm - 6:30pm Pitch 1 (Turf)

GIRLS U9-12 PRE-ACADEMY

• U9 (2017 born) - Tuesday 4:20pm - 5:20pm Pitch 1 (Turf) / Thursday 4:20pm - 5:20pm Pitch 3 (Grass)

• U10 (2016 born)  - Tuesday 4:20pm - 5:20pm  Pitch 1 (Turf) / Thursday 4:20pm - 5:20pm Pitch 3 (Grass)

• U11 (2015 born) - Tuesday 4:20pm - 5:20pm Pitch 4 (Grass)  / Thursday 4:20pm - 5:20pm Pitch 2 (Turf)

• U12 (2014 born) - Tuesday 4:20pm - 5:20pm Pitch 4 (Grass)  / Thursday 4:20pm - 5:20pm  Pitch 2 (Turf)

GIRLS U13-16 ACADEMY

• U13 (2013 born) - Tuesday 5:30pm - 6:30pm Pitch 1 (Turf)  / Thursday 5:30pm - 6:30pm Pitch 3 (Grass)

• U14 (2012 born) - Tuesday 5:30pm - 6:30pm Pitch 1 (Turf)  / Thursday 5:30pm - 6:30pm Pitch 3 (Grass)

• U16 (2010/11 born) - Tuesday 5:30pm - 6:30pm Pitch 4 (Grass)  / Thursday 5:30pm - 6:30pm Pitch 2 (Turf)

How can I register?

Players can be registered to attend by clicking on the relevent green tile below for either 'current or past WSAFC members' or 'new to WSAFC'.  Then follow steps to register and we will look forward to seeing you at the sessions for your age group either for Girls or Mixed groups.