The Woden Valley SAP Academy Program is designed for players who are committed to taking their football journey to the next level and competing at the highest levels available in the ACT. Players will benefit from working with experienced coaches, including a full pre-season including practice matches, intra-Club days and tournaments.
The SAP Academy comprises 8 teams:
- Open U10, U11, SAP U12 and SAP U13
- Girls U10, U11, SAP U12 and SAP U13
These teams will be nominated for Division 1 competition play, with the SAP U12 and SAP U13 squads being nominated for the Capital Football SAP League competition.
Trials for Season 2026
Players hoping for a place in a SAP Academy team are generally required to trial. Trials are scheduled as below (all trials at Mawson Ovals, Beasley Street):
Trails Dates for the 2026 Season
| Age Group | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opens SAP U13 | Tuesady 21st Oct | 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Mawson |
| Sunday 26th Oct | 3:00pm - 4:30 pm | Mawson | |
| Opens SAP U12 | Wednesday 22nd Oct | 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Mawson |
| Sunday 26th Oct | 1:00pm - 2:30pm | Mawson | |
| Opens U11 | TBA | ||
| Opens U10 | TBA | ||
| Girls SAP U13 | Sunday 26th Oct | 9:00am - 10:30am | Mawson |
| Saturday 1st Nov | 9:00am - 10:30am | Mawson | |
| Girls SAP U12 | Sunday 26th Oct | 11:00am -12:30pm | Mawson |
| Saturday 1st Nov | 11:00am -12:30pm | Mawson | |
| Girls U11 | TBA | ||
| Girls U10 | TBA |
Players are expected to attend both trials. If players are unable to attend either session, please reach out to the contacts below to discuss your options. More information relating to the WVSC grading process and trials can be found in the link below:
Cost
The cost for all SAP Academy players in Season 2026 is $560. Uniform expenses are additional to that, and include a training top, tracksuit, backpack, shorts, and socks. These uniform items are mandatory, and will be able to be ordered from our suppliers prior to the pre-season commencing. However, please note if you are a returning player and already have some/all of these uniform items and they are in a fit condition for use in Season 2026, there is no requirement to purchase these items again.
Player fees include:
- Capital Football and Football Australia fees (including insurance)
- Ground hire for training and match days
- Payments to match day officials
- Coaching fees
- Specialised training sessions
- Field equipment
- Entry into pre-season tournaments
- Pre-season friendlies
In keeping with our principle of inclusiveness, players who genuinely cannot afford the full registration fee may be eligible for another arrangement in lieu of payment. This could include helping out our set-up crew, extra canteen duty, being a Game Leader or mentoring PeeWees.
Program Format
Training for SAP Academy teams is twice weekly and commences in February. Open teams will train on Monday and Wednesday evenings, and Girls teams will train on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. It is expected that participants are available for all training, tournaments and events throughout the pre-season and winter season.
The focus of training for SAP Academy participants will be on the four core skills of football (first touch, striking the ball, running with the ball and 1v1). However, the SAP Academy will also look to supplement these core technical skills with sessions in other areas which will assist in the development of players. These sessions are yet to be determined by the Technical Director for Season 2026, but could include:
- Speed and agility training
- Specialised technical sessions (eg shooting, 1v1 defending)
- Strength and Conditioning
- Nutritional advice
- Mental approaches
It is intended that the skills development and football intelligence gained while at the SAP Academy will give Academy participants a good grounding when trialling for roles in NPL squads in the future. Additionally, a number of SAP Academy participants in Season 2025 achieved selection in representative school football and futsal teams.
For further information regarding the SAP Academy, please contact the relevant Vice President below:
Girls under 10 through to under 13
email – vpgirls10to13@wvsc.org.au
Opens under 10 through to under 13
email – vpopen10to13@wvsc.org.au
