First AUFC training session of pre-season period was held on Feb 24, 2008, at Central Stadium Reserve pitch.

Only 5 players participated so far plus managers of the team.

After a brief intro the game 3 vs. 4 was played and then the freekicks, corners, shootings ang headings were trained.

The players have a potential, and the rest of the time before a season will be dedicated to fitness and tactics/technics drills.

Next week the players will take a fitness tests - push-ups and abdominals.

3km distance run and 100m sprint were postponed till better weather conditions.

On Feb 26, 2008, the meeting was held in Central Stadium Office with participation of AUFC managers and Director of FC Kairat,

Mr. Kouralbek Ordabayev, prominent goalkeeper who saved 15 penalties during one season - unbeaten record of Soviet Union football era.

The purpose of the meeting was to inform Mr. Kouralbek Ordabayev with idea of creation of new club with help of Internet website and

get useful advices on club development in kazakstani conditions.