Youth Girls Talent Development Programme
Why do this?
Hibiscus Coast AFC and East Coast Bays AFC have partnered to deliver a Girls Talent Development Programme, providing a structured pathway for local youth players to develop within a high-quality training environment and gain access to top-level competition in a year-round calendar of activity.
About the GirlsTalent Development Programme
Age Group: Girls aged 14-16 years
Accreditation: 2024 served as our accreditation year, and we are proud to have officially secured entry into the NRFL Youth Girls League in 2025
Purpose: To provide young female players with a structured development pathway, helping them transition into higher levels of football
HBC x ECB are providing:
✅ Experienced & Qualified Coaches
Our coaching staff consists of highly skilled, experienced, and aspirational coaches dedicated to player development.
✅ High-Quality Training Facility
Sessions take place at Ashley Reserve, a top-class facility that provides an excellent training environment.
✅ Year-Round Training & Development
Players benefit from a structured training schedule that runs throughout the year, ensuring continuous growth and improvement.
✅ Access to Competitive Games & Tournaments
Participation in regular matches, tournaments, and friendly games allows players to test themselves at the highest levels of youth competition.
✅ Clear Pathway to Senior Football
The programme is designed to support players in their progression to senior football, providing clear exit pathways into top-tier women’s football opportunities.
Term 4 - Training & 2026 Programme Selection
For girls interested in trying out for our U14 or U16 Girls TDP teams for 2026, selections for the teams will take place in Term 4.
All girls registered for Term 4 Girls TDP sessions will have 8 weeks to settle in and get comfortable with the programme, while being assessed in a supportive environment.
Starting Tuesday, 21st October and ending Wednesday, 10th December
Session Details:
2 x contacts / week @ Ashley Reserve
Tuesday's - 4.45 - 6.15 pm
Wednesdays - 4.45 - 6.15 pm
Cost: $200 (16 contacts and friendlies)
Initial 2026 team selections will be communicated no later than Monday, 15th December
Who is eligible?
U14S - players born 2012, 2013-born players will need to fill in an expression of interest form, coaches will contact players individually
U16S - players born 2010/2011, 2009-born players are welcome to register for the term only
Current TDP-registered girls are automatically invited to register for the training/selection sessions. Please register here PROGRAMME REGISTRATION select 'Talent Development Programme, Term 4''
New to or Interested in Hibiscus Bays Girls' Talent Development Programme? Submit your details by filling in the expression of interest form, OR scan the QR code in the Key Dates table
Need more information?
HIBISCUS BAYS Girls Talent Development Programme 2026 Information Evening
When: Tuesday, 16 September,
Time: 6.30 pm
Venue: Bay City Park
We’ll be covering the following important topics in the evening:
- Entry of U13 players into the Girls TDP programme for 2026
- Transition from U14 to U16 within the program
- Pathway from U16 into senior women’s football at HBC AFC or ECB AFC for the 2026 season
*If you are unable to attend, the resources will be available online after the information evening*
Quick Links
New to or Interested in Hibiscus Coast and East Coast Bays Girls' Talent Development Programme? Submit your details by filling in the Expression of interest, OR scan the QR code in the Key Dates table
Current TDP Girls wanting to register for Term 4 - PROGRAMME REGISTRATION
Expression of Interest for New players - Expression of Interest
Contact Us
Hibiscus Bays Operations
Gail Hanekom - girlstdp@hbcafc.org.nz
