The Whitmarsh Academy

ℹ️ TWA Te Kura kawarau. Thursday 27th August. Cancelled weather.

An email has been sent to all parents of registered children.

Thanks 🙏

ℹ️ TWA RPS After school football 25th August.

Today's session is on the school turf.

A communication has been sent to all parents of registered children.

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Our friends at Te Mahi Ako are running the following course.

If you are looking to get into coaching then email Steve Richens for more information.

[email protected]

Kia ora,
Te Mahi Ako is excited to offer a fully funded New Zealand Certificate in Sport Coaching (Level 3), designed specifically for beginner and developing community coaches. We'd love your support in sharing this opportunity across your clubs, regions, and coaching networks (flier attached)
Why it matters:
This practical, nationally recognised qualification helps coaches build confidence and capability while continuing to coach in their own environment. Participants learn through real coaching experiences and develop skills in:
Building positive relationships with athletes
Planning, delivering and reviewing coaching sessions
Creating safe, inclusive and supportive environments
Managing health, safety and injury prevention
Understanding their coaching identity
Reflecting on and improving their coaching practice

This self-directed programme is delivered online over approximately eight months, supported by experienced facilitators, assessors, learner support staff, and a community of coaches from across Aotearoa.
For clubs & sporting organisations, this is an opportunity to strengthen coaching capability across affiliated clubs and regions, support coach development pathways, and ultimately improve participant experiences throughout your sport.
The qualification is free for eligible New Zealand and Australian citizens and residents, making it an accessible professional development opportunity for community coaches.
How you can help:
We would greatly appreciate your help in sharing the attached flyer through your newsletters, club communications, coach databases, social media channels, and regional networks.
Together, we can build more confident coaches, create better experiences for participants, and strengthen community sport across Aotearoa.
If you'd like to discuss how this programme could support your coach development goals or member clubs, I'd love to connect.
Ngā mihi nui,
Steve

ℹ️ TWA Girls Futsal Term 4.

Part of our long standing commitment to developing girls football and Futsal opportunities we will be running a new term 4 Futsal program.

Bring the skills and the music girls.

Details below.

The Whitmarsh Academy
Girls Only Futsal Term 4.
Maximum 14 players
Dates: Saturday 17th Oct - Saturday 5th Dec (8 weeks)
Venue: Shotover Primary School Hall
Time: 09.30- 10:00am
Ages 10 -13 yrs
Cost $80

9 Year olds who have played Futsal in Term 3 with QAFC will be accepted, along with girls who are keen and are 14 or 15 Year of age.

To register please use the link below.

https://whitmarshacademy.co.nz/girls-only-futsal-term-4/

ℹ️ TWA Little Donuts. 3-4 &5-6 Yrs.

Aquarium, Shark's and Fishes with the 'Scruffy Duffy's ' this morning.

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ℹ️ The Whitmarsh Academy. 2027 Europe Tournament.


TWA will be entering one of Europes biggest youth tournaments in July 2027.

We are just working on the final details.

An EOI and information will be available on the Whitmarsh Academy social pages in the next week or so.

Watch this space.

ℹ️The Whitmarsh Academy.

Advanced training program. Term 4.

This brand new program is targeted for the player who is looking to improve their individual technical and game knowledge.

The purpose of this program is to prepare boys and girls for higher level football.

Tuesdays: Academy or higher
Thursdays: Community Club players

Dates: Tuesday 20th Oct - Thursday 26th Nov.
Venues:
Tuesdays: QEC
Thursdays: Lower Shotover
Time: 4.15pm - 5.30pm.
Levels: Intermediate or higher.
Ages: 10-15. (Some 9 year olds will be accepted by invitation)

Cost $40 per session or $180 for a 6 week block

https://whitmarshacademy.co.nz/queenstown-advanced-training-program-oct-nov/

The Whitmarsh Academy has a methodology that will focus on the following key areas but not solely on.

Creating and understanding overloads.
Night and Day Concept
How to beat the opposition press
Team connections in game
Reading the game and decision making.
Player specific positional development.
Speed and Agility
Understanding 1 V 1 Moments.
Game Model and Principles of play
Elite Level Coaching by experience and qualification.

In addition to the above program The Whitmarsh Academy will also be offering 1 v 1 private coaching sessions in Terms 4 and Term 1 2027.

DM . The Whitmarsh Academy if you have a requirement.

ℹ️ TWA. Working for the community.

Doing the hard yard's.

Morning in Wanaka volunteering as the Wakatipu Boys Highschool coach, then back to Hanleys Farm for our after school football program at Te Kura kawarau.

Tomorrow it's back on the buses.

ℹ️ TWA October Holiday Camp.

Queenstown and Omakau.

October Holiday Camp.
Dates: Wednesday 7th & Thursday 8th Oct
Venue: Queenstown
Time: 09:00 - 12pm (5-6 Years) / 09:00 -3pm (7-13)
Ages 5 -13. Boys and Girls.
Cost $25 Half day 5-6 Yrs) $50 (7-13)

https://whitmarshacademy.co.nz/queenstown-holiday-camp-oct-7th-8th/

October Holiday Camp.
Dates: Friday 9th Oct
Venue: Omakau Domain
Time: 09:00 -3pm
Ages 7 -15. Boys and Girls.
Cost $50

https://whitmarshacademy.co.nz/omakau-holiday-football-camp-oct-9th/

ℹ️The Whitmarsh Academy.

Advanced training program. October.

Our newly created ATP will be coming to the region in Term 4.

Keep an eye out on our social media platforms in the next week.

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