Central Otago Football Association


CENTRAL UNITED

Youth Development League 2021

In 2021 the Central Otago region will have two squads in the Football South Development league (FSDL) run by COFA. Central United will be made up with players born in 2004 to 2008 from Central Otago. The FSDL is for players that want to take their football to the next level. COFA welcomes all players that are committed to travel, train, play, and compete in this space. Players selected will represent the Central Otago region as an extension of your club. 

Some key information points:

  • Open trainings session for squad selections on 22nd  , 24th Feb & 1st, 3rd March 2021

    • Information ZOOM meeting 17 Feb 2021, 700 pm 

    • Monday 1815 - 1945 pm, Kelly's Flat Wanaka

    • Wednesday 1815 - 1945 pm, Event Centre Queenstown

    • To be selected you will have to attend at least 2 sessions 

  • Teams selected before 6th March 2021

    • Only 3 2004 born can be selected for the U16 squad

    • A maximum of 16 players will be selected for the Game Day squad 

      • Training squads can be expanded

    • Training / Game squads will be based on

      • Cognition

      • Competence 

      • Character 

    • Selected players will not be eligible to play in the Saturday/Sunday COFA leagues unless not selected for that weekend

  • Training minimum 2 x week (compulsory)

    • Monday 1815 - 1945 pm - Wanaka

    • Wednesday 1815 - 1945 pm - Queenstown

    • Training starts 8th March 2021

  • Registrations / Cost

  • Register for your local club

  • Cost will be around $200 per player when selected (this includes your local club fees)

  • Fees cover training / transport on game days / league fees for three point officials 

  • 5 x travel outside the region for game days

    • Travel as a team by bus

    • Game days in the region will be in Queenstown & Wanaka

  • Season 17th April 2021 - late September/early October

COFA is really excited about this new league that creates a clear pathway towards the national teams and seniors leagues. Does this sound like something you are interested in, fill out this EOI.   

If you have any questions please get in contact with your local club or email directly to [email protected]