Dear Parents and Whānau,

We are pleased to share with you the training plan for our Juniors for the upcoming term. Our focus is to provide a safe, enjoyable, and engaging environment where all players are supported to learn and develop while having fun.

The sessions will be led by myself alongside our dedicated Junior coaches. Over the first five weeks, we will run themed sessions that focus on key areas of the game, building skills step by step:

1. 1v1 → 2v2 → 3v3 – Developing confidence in attacking and defending situations.

2. Possession-Based Football – Playing together and keeping the ball as a team.

3. Attacking Transitions – Quick reactions when winning the ball back.

4. Shooting & Reactions – Finishing skills and decision-making under pressure.

5. Small-Sided Games – Applying skills in realistic match situations.

From week 6 onwards, our training will begin with a quick warm-up followed by games or mini-tournaments, depending on player numbers on the day. These sessions will be competitive, fun, and inclusive – ensuring that all players are actively involved and leave with a smile.

Thank you for your ongoing support. We are excited about the term ahead and look forward to seeing the kids on the field enjoying their football.

Kind regards,
Leo Villa

Dates and Times for Term 4 2025

2026 Pre-season training - all sessions are open to all players in these grades, you do not need to have played for IBU this season to attend.

U5 - U8:

Location: Wakefield Park Artificial
Day: Tuesdays
Times: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Duration: 10 Weeks - 7th October to 9th December
Cost: $100​

U9:

For all players in U9 in 2025 and moving into U10 in 2026.
Coaches: Leo Villa, AJ Hale, George Doyle
Location: Wakefield Park Artificial
Day: Mondays
Times: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Duration: 10 Weeks - 6th October to 8th December
Cost: $100​

U10:

For players in U10 in 2025 and moving into U11 in 2026.
Coaches: Leo Villa, AJ Hale, George Doyle
Location: Wakefield Park Artificial
Day: Mondays
Times: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Duration: 10 Weeks - 6th October to 8th December
Cost: $100​

U11:

Location: Wakefield Park Artificial
Day: Tuesdays
Times: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Duration: 10 Weeks - 7th October to 9th December
Cost: $100​
U11’s are welcome to join the second U12 session on Thursdays if they’d like to train twice a week (twice a week training costs $200 per term)

U12:

Location: Wakefield Park Artificial
Day: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Times: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Duration: 10 Weeks - 7th October to 9th December
Cost: $200​

How to register

Simply follow the link to the registration page here (green for current member or blue for new)

• at the top right of the page click the blue [Register Now] button

• click the [Skills Centre] button

• select the appropriate grade for your player in the [Choose Team] section of the form and complete registration from there

For more information email our club administrator