The Association Development Program (ADP) and the Girls Association Program (GAP) provides boys and girls aged 5–12 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) and the Girls Association Program (GAP) are 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.
Both programs run alongside each other at the same time/ venue; the key difference that the ADP is run as a mixed-program, and the GAP is run as a girls-only program.
The Girls Association Program (GAP) was created in Term 4 2025 as a girls-only offering to run alongside our ADP and is specifically designed to encourage more young girls to be involved and playing football. As a new initiative, we have been excited to launch this program and welcome girls of all abilities 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 U12 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 2 2026 Program Details
The ADP and GAP programs will both be held at the following locations in Term 2:
- Lynwood Park, the home of Macarthur Football Association - Monday evenings
- Douglas Park Sportsground, the home of Douglas Park Wilton FC - Wednesday evenings
- Nugget Beames Reserve, Narellan Vale - Thursday evenings
Dates & Training Times: This term, all programs will run for 10 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 4th May and concluding Monday 29th June 2026.
ADP and GAP:
5:15-6:15pm (U5-U7), 6:30-7:30pm (U8-U12)
*session available Wed 29th April (Douglas Park) or Thu 30th April (Nugget Beames) as substitute for Mon 27th April Public Holiday
DOUGLAS PARK - WEDNESDAY (ADP and GAP)
Sessions at Douglas Park Sportsground, the home of Douglas Park Wilton FC, will take place on Wednesday evenings, commencing Wednesday 29th April and concluding Wednesday 1st July 2026.
ADP and GAP:
5:15-6:15pm (U5-U7), 6:30-7:30pm (U8-U12)
NUGGET BEAMES RESERVE - THURSDAY (ADP and GAP)
Sessions at Nugget Beames Reserve, Narellan Vale, will take place on Thursday evenings, commencing Thursday 30th April and concluding Thursday 2nd July 2026.
ADP and GAP:
5:15-6:15pm (U5-U7), 6:30-7:30pm (U8-U12)
- 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.
- Subject to registrations, sessions may be combined and delivered together (with players grouped/split into different age-groups) with a 5:45-6:45pm timeslot
Program Cost & Inclusions
The cost of the 10-week Association Programs - ADP and GAP is $145.
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 10 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.
(note: you need to create a Dribl account to register)
SCHOOL HOLIDAY CLINICS
Macarthur Football Association (MFA) is excited to offer a range of school holiday clinics, catering to players of all levels. Whether you're looking to develop your skills, be identified for high-performance pathways, or train with elite coaches, we have a program for you!
Further Program Information
Why does the ADP exist?
How does it benefit Players?
