THE NORTH Coast Force representative program has gone from strength to strength having announced its strongest junior representative teams yet.
More than 180 players trialled for teams, with a record number of girls nominating to trial driving selection standards.
The North Coast Force teams will feature in six age groups in 2026; Boys Under 13s, Boys Under 15s, Boys Under 17s, Youth Girls 13, Youth Girls 15, and Youth Girls 17.
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Community Football and Competition Manager Brad Greenshields said that the program is becoming the envy of other regions.
“The strength of the Force program has grown year on year from both a quality and quantity perspective, and this is drawing new players to it each year,” he said.
“The downside of the enormous interest shown by players to trial for teams meant that the coaches faced some difficult selection decisions and there are some good footballers who have been left disappointed after receiving the news that they haven't been selected.
"The upside of the strong competition for places in the teams is that the North Coast Force will be fielding strong squads in July.”
The six North Coast Force teams will compete at the Northern NSW Championships in Coffs Harbour from 15-17 July.
North Coast Force teams will take on other regions at the two carnivals, including the Central Coast, Hunter Metro, Hunter Country, North West and Illawarra.