The Association Development Program (ADP) and the Girls Association Program (GAP) provides boys and girls aged 5–16 the opportunity to develop their technical skills in programs designed to help players reach their full potential.
The Purpose of ADP and GAP
The Association Development Program (ADP) is designed to supplement club players' local training and provide the technical assistance needed to build a set of skills that will enhance players' ability to perform better on matchdays, during training, and at trials for future representative squads. The program is open to players of all abilities and is a mixed program.
The Girls Association Program (GAP) is specifically designed to encourage more young girls to be involved and playing football. The program is particularly aimed at bridging/ closing the "GAP" in female participation and retention rates and removing the barriers to participation for young girls to play football. As a new initiative for Term 4 2025, we are excited to launch this program and welcome girls of all abilities, current players or new to football, to register.
Where ADP and GAP fits within our player pathway?
The ADP and GAP program serves to offer football training for players between U5 and U16 in the community who want to learn and develop their footballing skills.
They act as entry level programs open to both current players looking to further develop their game, as well as new football participants in the community who are looking to give football a go.
Term 1 2026 Program Details
The ADP and GAP programs will both be held at the following locations in Term 1:
- Lynwood Park, the home of Macarthur Football Association - Monday evenings
- Nugget Beames Reserve, Narellan Vale - Thursday evenings
Dates & Training Times
This term, all programs will run for 9 weeks.
LYNWOOD PARK - MONDAY (ADP and GAP)
Sessions at Lynwood Park, the home of Macarthur Football Association, will take place on Monday evenings, commencing Monday 2nd February and concluding Monday 30th March 2026.
ADP and GAP:
5:15-6:15pm = U5-U8
6:30-7:30pm = U9-U14
NUGGET BEAMES RESERVE - THURSDAY
Sessions at Nugget Beames Reserve, Narellan Vale, will take place on Thursday evenings, commencing Thursday 5th February and concluding Thursday 2nd April 2026.
ADP and GAP:
5:15-6:15pm = U5-U8
6:30-7:30pm = U9-U14
- Train-at-home activities will be provided on public holidays and washouts. There may be opportunities for make-up sessions on a different day where possible.
Program Cost & Inclusions
The cost of the 9-week Association Development Program (ADP) is $145.
The cost of the 9-week Girls Association Program (GAP) is $95.
Participants are required to wear the relevant Macarthur Football ADP or GAP kit, which can be purchased for $30 prior to program start (information sent in pre-program email), thanks to the support of Wests Group Macarthur who have subsidised the cost.
The programs include:
- One training session per week over 9 weeks
- Qualified coaches
- Train-at-home resources
Late Registrations
Please email admin@macarthurfootball.com.au to organise your registration if you wish to join the program after the commencement date.
Further Program Information
Why does the ADP exist?
How does it benefit Players?
