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Academy Programs - (U8-U18)

 

Grange Thistle is now working to develop a better quality of Coaches and coaching programs for players based in the North Brisbane area. As a strong community-based club in the North side of the city, Grange Thistle provides football programs for close to 1000 junior players at present. This allows Grange Thistle to work with other Clubs to ensure a pathway for talented children is provided for children participating in local community Clubs as well as FQPL and NPL players.

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The Grange Academy based out of Grange Thistle, will allow children from all football backgrounds, to access high-quality coaching twice per week to supplement their existing football commitments. This program will be delivered by Grange Thistle’s credentialed coaches and will see Grange Thistle’s key technical staff undertake an apprenticeship working alongside our Academy teams to adopt and apply best practice.

 

 
PRE-ACADEMY MIXED OR FEMALE

 

The U08-U09 Pre-Academy teams will play in the Football Queensland Community Competition. Their training will commence in will begin in line with Community Miniroos Season and conclude in September. Prior to the season starting teams may participate in club organized trial games against other Football Clubs as well as sanctioned carnivals.

 

Players that have trailed successfully for an Academy place with Grange Thistle will train on Monday and Wednesday or Friday afternoons. Training will start at 4.30pm or 5.30pm depending on their age group, and all training sessions will take place at Lanham Park, Grange.

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FQA SAP MIXED OR FEMALE

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The U10-U12 FQA SAP Grange Academy Squad will see one team play in the Football Queensland Academy League with a second team in the top level (Kangaroo) Community Competitions

 

Players that have trailed successfully for an Academy place with Grange Thistle will train on Monday and Wednesday or Friday afternoons. Training will start at 4.30pm or 5.30pm depending on their age group, and all training sessions will take place at Lanham Park, Grange.

 

FQA YOUTH MIXED OR FEMALE

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The U13 - U18 FQA YOUTH Academy will play in the Football Queensland Academy League Competition. Their Draft Season will begin with Football Queensland grading competitions in March, with Competitions commencing early in the year (Feb/ Mar), with the competitions conclude at the end of September.

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Players that have trailed successfully for an Academy place with Grange Thistle will train on Monday and Wednesday or Friday afternoons. Training will start at 4.30pm or 5.30pm depending on their age group, and all training sessions will take place at Lanham Park, Grange.

 

Grange Thistle Trial Dates for 2023 Season â€‹

 

 

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