The Pre-Academy pathway provides opportunities for players who are highly motivated and committed to training twice per week within our environment. This is the entry point into the FCTM Academy and open to all players turning 11, 12 & 13 in the 2026 calendar year.
Our Pre-Academy programme prioritises enjoyment while delivering structured training aimed at improving individual football skills.
Teams 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;
- BOP u11 Mixed regional league - Saturday Competition
- BOP u11 Girls regional league - Saturday Competition
- BOP u13 Girls regional league - Saturday Competition
- BOP u12 / u13 WaiBOP Federation Leagues - Sunday Competition
2026 ID Phase - March 2026
U11 Girls, U11 Boys & U13 Girls
For players interested in playing in the following leagues: U11 Mixed & U11 Girls WaiBOP Leagues, U12 Mixed & U13 Girls WaiBOP Leagues.
Starts: Monday 2nd March 2026
Length: 3 weeks
Sessions: Monday & Wednesday
Final Session: Wednesday 18th March
Times: 4.30pm - 5.45pm
Locations: Links Ave Turf
U12 & U13 Boys
For players interested in playing in the following mixed leagues: U12 WaiBOP League and U13 Y-League.
Starts: Tuesday 3rd March 2026
Length: 3 weeks
Sessions: Tuesday & Thursday
Final Session: Thursday 19th March
Times: 4.30pm - 5.45pm
Locations: Gordon Spratt Reserve
To register for our Pre-Academy ID phases, please click here.
