The aKIDemy Program at Canberra Olympic FC is the club’s junior development pathway designed to introduce young players to a performance-oriented football environment and help them progress in the sport. It acts as the entry point into Canberra Olympic’s high-performance football pathway, blending skill development, coaching, and match play for younger age groups.
📌 Key features of the Canberra Olympic aKIDemy Program
- ⚽️ Targeted at young players — typically U9–U13 boys and U10–U14 girls age brackets — with structured teams and training tailored to age and ability.
- 📆 Includes a scheduled training program (often around 10 months) with access to quality coaching and skill-focused sessions.
- 🏃♂️ Provides football development opportunities that feed into higher levels within the club, including SAP (Skills Acquisition Program) teams and potentially into junior NPL (National Premier Leagues) squads.
- 🌱 Emphasises technical growth, enjoyment of the game, teamwork and long-term development, making it an ideal pathway for kids looking to improve and move up through the club’s age groups.
In summary, the aKIDemy Program is Canberra Olympic‘s foundational youth football program focused on nurturing young talent and supporting progression through more advanced competitive pathways over time.
Trials for this program are typically held shortly after the season ends, so for 2026 this would be in November for the 2027 season. Please keep an eye on the club’s Socials for information later in the year.