Altona City Soccer Club will be running the new "Small Sided Football" (SSF) Program.
What Is "Small Sided Football"?
The SSF program is designed to introduce young boys and girls aged 10 years and younger to the game of football. It focuses on teaching kids the basics of the game in a non-competitive friendly environment.
SSF will run over a 16 week period at Altona City. Each week is comprised of one 40 -50 minute session which entails:
Skill development activities
Small Sided Football (modified game of football)
There is also the opportunity to participate in Gala Days with non-competitive games against other clubs in our area.
Gala Days provide a break from the intra club format and gives kids a chance to test their skills against players from other clubs. Again, the emphasis is on skill development and fun, so no results are to be recorded or ladders kept.
Gala Days be will held on the following dates.
TBC
SSF is ideal for all levels of ability as kids are placed into groups determined by age and skill so that maximum skill development can take place.
Our SSF program is split into U/5 - U/7, U/8-U/9 and U/10-U/11.
SSF places a major emphasis on enjoyment. Let the kids fall in love with the game and the passion will follow.
Soccer skills will improve due to lots of time with a ball and skills sessions
SSF provides the chance for both kids and parents to socialize with teammates and other parents
SSF allows for parent participation and involvement throughout the program
SSF provides a pathway to play soccer throughout childhood and into adulthood.
Parent Help and Participation
Parent participation is an essential aspect of a successful SSF program and all parents,
are encouraged to volunteer their time to assist in running and setting up the skill based activities and Small Sided Football.
No experience or knowledge is necessary - just enthusiasm and a sense of fun.
SSF is not about winning or losing. The aim is to encourage children to participate and have a go!
So what Gear do you need?
SSF players will need some appropriate clothes for the conditions, colds wet mornings and some warmer days.
A full and tagged drink bottle,
Shin pads (required - club may be able to assist with purchasing shin guards), the club also recommends that participants wear soccer boots, which provide better grip in the wet winter months
The club will make, shorts and socks available for purchase if desired.
Small Sided Football Times and Dates.
Venue Address: Kim Reserve, Millers Road Altona, Melway Ref: 54 K 9
Registration Day:
Contact: Ray Chetcuti. e-mail: ray.chetcuti@hotmail.com 0403 266 652
Contact: Tej - tejal.acsc@hotmail.com for Registration Dates
Date of First Session: U5/7. 27th March 2010. 10am - 11.30am
Day and Time of Sessions: Saturdays 10am -11.30am. (No Sessions During Easter and Queens B'day Weekends)
Cost: Fee structure:
Registration Details for all Players:-
U5-7 - $275
U8-11- $375
If players have not registered/paid then they will be unable to play and have to make appointments to register.
Contact: Tej: tejal.acsc@hotmail.com or Sam: samantha.hull@hotmail.com
Items to bring to registration:
All players need to bring 2 passport sized photos and payment. You can download the registration form and bring it completed or there will be forms to complete at the club on the day.
New comers need to bring 2 copies of their birth certificate in addition to 2 passport sized photos and payment. You can download the registration form and bring it completed or there will be forms to complete at the club on the day. There will also be an FFV form to complete at the club on the day.
Please note we do not have a photocopying machine at the club.
Payment Method:
"Preferred method of payment is cheque, cash or debit card. Payments by credit card are accepted but there will be a 1.3% surcharge, this is the charge we incur from the Mastercard and Visa."
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Skills Sessions for SSF.
· The small sided football for the U5/7 includes drills sessions followed by games all of which are done Saturday morning for 16 weeks,
· The U8/9s will have a 1 hour training session 1 night a week (night TBC) plus drill sessions followed by games on Saturday.
· The U 10/11s will be training 2 nights a week (nights TBC) with games in a league type environment set by the FFV played Saturday or Sunday TBC.
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the starting time.
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