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What is SSG?
What is Optus Small Sided Football (SSG)?
They are football games designed especially for children, with fewer players competing on a smaller-sized field. Players have more contact with the ball because fewer players are playing in a smaller playing area. Optus Small Sided Football meets the development needs of younger football player whilst maintaining a strong focus on maximum participation & enjoyment.
CLICK HERE for Football Federation Australia's Optus Small Sided Football website.
Introduced in 2008 was the small sided games program (SSG) for U6 - U10 age groups. This program has been introduced nation wide by the FFA and is a great initiative that will help in the future development of young Socceroos.
SSG – Small Sided Games
The FFA have issued the format for SSG in 2010 On the Gold Coast the format for these age groups will be as follows ......
Under 6&7
4v4 – No goalkeeper – 2 x 15min halves - 5min halftime break - 30m x 20m field
Under 8&9
7v7 – Goalkeeper – 2 x 20min halves - 5min halftime break - min.30x40m field max.50mx40m (1/4 full size pitch)
Under 10’s
9v9 – Goalkeeper – 2 x 25 min halves - 7.5min halftime break - min. 40x60m field max.50mx70m field (1/2 full size pitch)
Under 11’s will fall under SSG format in 2011
PPSC SSG main focus is on skill development, dribbling and lots of little touches on the ball.There is no competition ladder. No wet-weather games will be rescheduled.
Please ensure your child has their boots, shin pads, a drink bottle and suitable training attire when they arrive at training. Coaches have been instructed to start their sessions on time, to make sure your child gets the full benefit of their training time please ensure they have the correct equipment and are ready to train on time.
Remember PPSC is not a child minding service, we are a community based sporting club. Remember that while all care is taken to ensure your child’s safety, coaches are not responsible to wait at the grounds until you arrive. At the conclusion of their session it is the parents responsibility to collect their child from the field.
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Last Updated ( Monday, 29 March 2010 )
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