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Small Sided Games Information Update |
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Thursday, 21 August 2008 |
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Over the past three months Football West in conjunction with the Football Federation Australia have been touring local clubs throughout Perth providing information and demonstrations on the new format of games for junior players to be introduced in the 09 season.
This new format has been implemented to increase both the enjoyment and the skill levels of thousands of Australian children.
The information sessions are there to help educate and explain the reasons behind this program being implemented. Once armed with all of the facts parents and clubs alike have embraced the program, and their support has seen the numbers participating steadily grow.
Each session consists of a power point presentation, and a video presentation followed by some on the pitch demonstrations with local children. All of the information provided at these sessions explains the researched thought behind these games and the benefits to children participating as well as how Football West intends to implement these programs through the various age groups.
This format has already been implemented in some of the regional areas of Western Australia with great success; areas such as Albany 6-8 year olds, Kalgoorlie 6-8 year olds, and Geraldton 6-8 year olds. This structure has been well received in all these areas and the children are the beneficiaries.
Feedback at metro sessions has also been very positive once clubs have been presented with all the details the new formats have been well received.
The intention of Football West is to have the following formats operating throughout most of the state in the 2009 season.
Format
| SSG
Under 6
| SSG
Under 7 & 8
| 7-a-side Football
Under 9
| Numbers on Pitch
| 4 v 4
| 5 v 5
| 7 v 7
| Pitch Size
| 30m x 20m
| 30m x 20m
| 40m x 30m
| Penalty Area
| Nil
| Nil
| 8m length x 16m width
| Goal Size
| Min: 1.80m x 0.90m
Max: 2.00m x 1.00m
| Min: 1.80m x 0.90m
Max: 2.00m x 1.00m
| Min: 4.80m x 1.60m
Max: 5.00m x 2.00m
| Goal Type
| Pugg Goals/Pop up
| Pugg Goals/Pop up
| Portable or Fixed
| Ball Size
| Size 3
| Size 3
| Size 3
| Goalkeeper
| No
| No
| Yes
| Playing Time
| 3 x 15 minutes
| 3 x 20 minutes
| 2 x 25 minutes
| Half Time Break/between games
| 3-5 minutes
| 3-5 minutes
| 5 minutes
| Referee
| Game Leader
| Game Leader
| Instructing Referee
| Fixtured
| Local Club Hub
| Local Club Hub
| Home and away fixture
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The game formats will be demonstrated at the junior presentation day on September 7th 08 at Kalamunda FC and all resources and information will be available for clubs.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the rollout of small sided games and 7-a-side football, Football West and the Football Federation of Australia are more than happy to discuss these with you. If that is the case please do not hesitate to contact
Ann Gourley FFA regional Participation Manager 94226914 or
Mark Watton- Football West Competitions Administrator, Junior/Youth 94226903
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