SSG - Small Sided Games - U6 - U/8 FOR 2008
In 2008, FFA in conjunction with Member Federations, Zones Associations and Clubs will be rolling out Small-Sided Games (SSG). This rollout will be staged commencing primarily with the younger age groups moving through the ages in 2009 and beyond.
In 2008 in excess of 60,000 children will be participating in SSG throughout all Member Federations, to give you an idea below is what is happening in each Member Federation;
Football Federation Victoria – Under 6 – 8 years throughout the state
Northern NSW Football – Under 6 and 7 year old children
Football NSW – Over 16 associations, representing over 30,000 children
Football West – Selected regional and metropolitan associations
Football QLD – Under 6,7 & 8 year old children
Capital Football – Under 6 – 12 year old children
Football Federation NT – Under 6 – 12 year old children
Football Federation SA - Selected regional and metropolitan associations
Football Federation TAS – Selected associations
Member Federations will lead this roll out of SSG throughout their affiliated zones, associations and clubs
Education of clubs, parents and players is vitally important to the success of SSG. With this in mind FFA has produced the following educational resources to assist clubs in promoting and educating parents in SSG.