Football Framework & Resources
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Ruahine AFC is affiliated to Central Football and aspires to the Whole of Football plan as developed by New Zealand Football.
The Junior Framework provides a consistent, coordinated national approach to the development of junior players. Whether children enjoy football because it’s a fun way to make friends or they’re inspired to follow in the footsteps of their heroes and play on the world stage, the Junior Framework has been developed to kick-start their dreams. Its main aim is to provide all junior players with high quality football experiences that increase both skill levels and the passion for playing football. Through the Junior Framework players will experience age appropriate football games and coaching in a programme that is specifically tailored to meet their football wants and needs. |
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Junior Football Overview
McDonald’s Junior Football Framework aims to provide all children aged 4-12 years with high quality Football and Futsal experiences that increase passion for the game, fundamental movement and playing skills. All whilst having fun!
Through McDonald’s Junior Football, players will experience age appropriate games and coaching in a programme that is specifically tailored to meet their wants and needs. Providing standardised playing formats, clear outcomes and training recommendations for each stage of a player’s development, the importance of the McDonald’s Junior Football cannot be underestimated. It will ensure the experience provided at the grassroots leaves Kiwi kids enthused, technically competent and in love with sport.
Three programmes are offered:
Note: Futsal is organised through Central Football in Term One and Four. Many Ruahine AFC teams participate in the Futsal Programme.
Through McDonald’s Junior Football, players will experience age appropriate games and coaching in a programme that is specifically tailored to meet their wants and needs. Providing standardised playing formats, clear outcomes and training recommendations for each stage of a player’s development, the importance of the McDonald’s Junior Football cannot be underestimated. It will ensure the experience provided at the grassroots leaves Kiwi kids enthused, technically competent and in love with sport.
Three programmes are offered:
- McDonald’s First Kicks (4-6 Years)
- McDonald’s Fun Football & Futsal (7-8 Years)
- McDonald’s Mini Football & Futsal (9-12 Years)
Note: Futsal is organised through Central Football in Term One and Four. Many Ruahine AFC teams participate in the Futsal Programme.
Junior Football Resources
Junior Framework Resource
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Junior Football Games & Activities
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Junior Football Game Cards
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Junior Football Coach's Handbook
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Retreating Line Reference Guide
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Retreating Line Video Link
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Youth Football Overview
The Youth Framework provides a clear, coordinated national approach to the development of youth players aged 13-19 years. Its main aim is to provide all youth players, regardless of their ability, with high quality experiences in order to retain them in or attract them to the game.
The Youth Framework provides clear pathways for players ensuring that young footballers can access opportunities to play at an appropriate level.
During the youth years, growth and maturation, as well as interest and commitment to the sport, do not develop at the same rate for all players. It is important that football activity shapes both the player and the person in a challenging, safe and enjoyable environment.
The Youth Framework will also provide clear training and match day guidelines that are linked to the New Zealand Football Playing Philosophy. This will enable an aligned approach to helping players increase their technical proficiency, tactical understanding and love for the game.
Ruahine AFC offers the programme to 13th Grade, after which players are encouraged to join their High School Football team.
The Youth Framework provides clear pathways for players ensuring that young footballers can access opportunities to play at an appropriate level.
During the youth years, growth and maturation, as well as interest and commitment to the sport, do not develop at the same rate for all players. It is important that football activity shapes both the player and the person in a challenging, safe and enjoyable environment.
The Youth Framework will also provide clear training and match day guidelines that are linked to the New Zealand Football Playing Philosophy. This will enable an aligned approach to helping players increase their technical proficiency, tactical understanding and love for the game.
Ruahine AFC offers the programme to 13th Grade, after which players are encouraged to join their High School Football team.
