WET WEATHER LINE
All participants in the Central Coast Mariners School Holiday Clinics, Development programs and Academy’s should call the Wet Weather hotline on 8078 4470 for the most up to date ground conditions.
FOOTBALL PATHWAY & COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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2010 SCHOOL HOLIDAY CLINICS (Boys & Girls 4 – 12 years)
September/October Holidays
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Week One
Mingara Athletics Track: Monday, 27 September - Wednesday, 29 September
Week Two
Central Coast Grammar School, Erina Heights: Tuesday, 5 October - Thursday, 7 October
Toolang Oval, St Ives: Tuesday, 5 October - Thursday, 7 October
Selected members of the Mariners Hyundai A-League and National Youth League squads will make appearances at these clinics.
Time: 9am - 12pm
Cost: 3 Days $149 + $5 transaction fee (1 & 2 day options available)
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DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS (Boys & Girls 6 – 12 years)
Term 4
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• Jubilee Oval, Long Jetty Monday / Thursday
• Glenhaven Oval Monday / Friday
• Epping Boys High Wednesday / Sunday
• Toolang Oval, St Ives Monday / Friday
9 week program featuring 18 training sessions commences the week beginning Monday, 11 October.
Also includes participation in Mariners Gala Day on Sunday, 21 November at Mt Penang prior to the Central Coast Mariners Hyundai A-League clash against Gold Coast United at Bluetongue Stadium.
YOUTH ACADEMY (Boys & Girls 13 – 16 years)
· Up to 40 training sessions – May to December.
· Training alternated between Central Coast and Sydney.
· One training session per week in terms 2 & 3.
· Three training sessions per week in term 4.
· Program commenced Sunday, 2 May and ends December 2010.
· Applications closed – next trial in Feb/March 2011.
Cost: $395 (This Program is Part Subsidised)
JUNIOR ACADEMY (Boys & Girls 6 – 12 years)
· 32 training sessions – May to December.
· CC & Sydney base
· 1 training session per week in Terms 2 & 3
· 2 training sessions per week in Term 4
· Program commenced Sunday, 2 May and ends December 2010.
· Applications still open – must provide a football resume prior to trial process.
Cost: $695 (Payment plan options available.)
CENTRAL COAST MARINERS FIELD LOCATIONS
Mt Penang
Pluim Park, Lisarow
Central Coast Grammar, Erina Heights
Mingara
Terrigal High School
Budgewoi FC
Jubilee Park
St Ives – Warrimoo Oval
St Ives - Toolang Oval
Barker College
Glenhaven Oval
Epping Boys High
The FFA recommend the following training schedule and concepts for junior and youth development.
| Age Groups | Key training concepts | Recommended training hours | Game Play |
| U6-U7 | Fun games/ball mastery/1 ball per child | 2x45min + 1 game | 4 v 4 |
| U8-U9 | ball/passing/receiving/shooting | 2 - 3 x 60 mins + 1 game | 7 v 7 |
| U10-U11 | Basic positioning games/1 v 1 defensive skills/1st touch | 3 x 75 mins + 1 game | 9 v 9 |
| U12-U13 | Game training/passing drills/heading | 3 - 4 x 75 mins + 1 game | 11 v 11 |
| U14-U15 | Basic formation/passing drills | 4 x 75 - 90 mins + 1 game | 11 v 11 |
| U16-U17 | Position games/passing drills/advanced formation training | 4 - 6 x 90 mins + 1 game | 11 v 11 |
| U18-U19 | Position games/passing drills/advanced formation training/individual training | 4 - 6 x 90 mins + 1 game (min) | 11 v 11 |