The programme, along with the Development Centres, aims to bridge the gap between the Just Play programme and Grassroots activities and the National Academy, providing a development pathway for young players aged 10-15 years old.
The Development Centre combines both boys and girls aged 10-12 years old while at the Centre of Excellence, boys and girls between 13 and 15 years old are separated.
The two programmes provide the opportunity for committed and motivated children to attend regular, structured and effective training sessions.
“We take pride in being one of the first federations in Oceania to kick-start this important football programme to further develop the game in the country, particularly for children under 15,” VFF CEO Albert Manaroto says.
“With the present popularity of football in the country, this programme will definitely help us sustain football development and we are thankful to Oceania Football Confederation for their help in implementing it.
“I take this opportunity on behalf of the Vanuatu Football Federation to thank all the sponsors especially Oceania Football Confederation, TVL who have been our biggest sponsor for the past five years, and also Wilco hardware and the Port Vila Football Association.”
There will be nine football development centres in eight football associations in Vanuatu with more than 50 coaches and over 300 young footballers expected to become involved in the programme over the next three years.
The Vanuatu government, through the Department of Youth and Sport and Sports Council, will also be providing support to the programme.
For more on Vanuatu football go to www.vanuafoot.vu

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