#3.
I don't think clubs would actually do this. For sure certain parents may evaluate that the club program is 'better' than FTC for their child but can't see a blanket opt out decision being particularly smart.
NZF will probably get to the point where some accreditation is sorted for entry to NTC for players external to FTC. I've not heard where this is up too, but National Age Group comp seems highly likely for 2013
#4
CATS... dear oh dear...