Our programme aligns with NZ Football's development programme standards and we are the only club in the Bay of Plenty region that has an NZF accredited Talent Development Programme (TDP). Achieving this accreditation is acknowledgement from NZ Football that we have met strict criteria both on and off the field. Our coaches have to achieve qualifications and we're proud to have the largest pool of qualified coaches in the Bay of Plenty available for our members. 

Designed to cater to different phases of development for boys and girls aged between 13-17 years, our players will be challenged appropriately by training with and playing against players of similar ability. This helps accelerate player development as players will be required to operate at a standard that involves a higher level of performance across all four corners of player development (technical, physical, psychological and social).

Teams train within our NZF accredited TDP and play in leagues focusing on development. Players within these programmes have significant game day options available and have the opportunity to move across teams.

Leagues available are;

• NRFL Youth Leagues (Girls) U14 & U16 - Saturday Competition
• WaiBOP Federation Youth Leagues (Mixed) U14 & U16 - Sunday Competition
• NRFL Youth Leagues (Mixed) U14, U15, U17 - Sunday Competition*

*Older male players within these programmes may have the opportunity to play in NRFL Senior Men's competition for our affiliate clubs Tauranga City and Papamoa FC. This will further aid development opportunities.

2026 ID Phase

Mixed - U14, U15, U16 & U17

We have an ID Phase for our TDP groups in November 2025 for players interested in playing in the following mixed leagues: U14 WaiBOP, U14 NRFL, U15 NRFL, U16 WaiBOP & U17 NRFL. All details below;

Starts: Tuesday 4th November 2025
Sessions: Tuesday & Thursday
Length: 4 weeks
Last Session: Thursday 27th November 2025
Location: Links Ave Reserve
Times:  U14 (2012 born): 4.30pm - 5.45pm  |  U15 (2011 born): 4.30pm - 5.45pm  |  U16 & U17 (2010 & 2009 born): 5.45pm - 7pm

To register for our ID phases, please click here.

Girls - U14 & U16

We have our Girls ID Phase for our TDP groups being held in February 2026 for players interested in playing in the following girls leagues: U14 NRFL & U16 NRFL. 

Starts: Tuesday 10th February 2026
Sessions: Tuesday & Thursday
Length: 3 weeks
Last Session: Thursday 26th February 2026
Location: TBC
Times: TBC

Registration for our Girls ID phase will open in November.