The Junior Development Program is for boys and girls aged U8–U12 who want more coaching and a step up in competition. Players are selected by trial each November and December and train twice a week, with one session run by our Technical Director.
AgesU8–U12, boys and girls
Trials15 Nov to 2 Dec 2026
TrainingTwo sessions a week
CompetitionHills Football, plus pre-season friendlies
2027 trial dates
| Team | Trial nights | Time | Field |
|---|---|---|---|
| U8 mixed | Sun 15 Nov and Sun 22 Nov | 5pm | Field 1 |
| U9 mixed | Sun 15 Nov and Sun 22 Nov | 5pm | Field 1 |
| U10 mixed | Sun 15 Nov and Sun 22 Nov | 6pm | Field 1 |
| U11 mixed | Sun 15 Nov and Sun 22 Nov | 6pm | Field 1 |
| U12 mixed | Tue 24 Nov and Thu 26 Nov | 6pm | Field 1 |
| U8 girls | Wed 25 Nov and Wed 2 Dec | 6pm | Field 1 |
| U10 girls | Wed 25 Nov and Wed 2 Dec | 6pm | Field 1 |
| U12 girls | Wed 25 Nov and Wed 2 Dec | 6pm | Field 1 |
- Every team trials on two nights. Come to both if you can.
- Arrive 15 minutes early and check in at the CHU table.
- Bring boots, shin pads and water.
- Please also submit the expression of interest form before your first trial.
How it works
- Expression of interest. Families submit the 2027 form.
- Trials. The Technical Director and development coaches select each age group’s squad.
- Pre-season training and February grading. Players are placed into an A or B team for the season.
- The season. Teams play in the Hills Football competition, after pre-season friendlies.
Squads and training
- Two graded teams (A and B) in each age group
- Squads of 20–22 players at U8–U9, and 24–26 at U10–U12
- Separate girls squads at U8, U10 and U12
- One weekly session with the Technical Director and development coaches, plus at least one session with the team coach
- U12 teams play 9-a-side
- Players can move between teams during the season as they develop
Cost
A program fee is charged on top of standard registration. It covers the extra coaching and a CHU program kit. The 2027 fee will be confirmed before trials.