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Developmental Four aside
Leagues (8’s & 9’s)
 Developmental
Fours will be introduced at 8’s and 9’s age groups for season
2008/2009 as opposed to current seven aside format that is presently
being deployed at 9’s.
The theory behind this
development is that with the playing area being reduced, and also with
reduction in players, there will be more touches of the ball for players
within the game.
No recording of results takes place and
emphasis is on player development.
Developmental Seven aside
Leagues (10’s,11’s & 12’s)
 This
initiative has been formed to create a structured and educational
transition from four aside to seven aside football. There are Leagues
running for 10’s, 11’s, and 12’s age groups.
There are currently around
500 youngsters actively involved in the structured weekly Leagues for
these age levels. There is a code of conduct that all players, coaches,
officials and parents must adhere to.
No recording of results
takes place and emphasis is on player development.
The season starts in
September for both Leagues and there is a midseason break In December,
January and February. Second half of season recommences in March/April
and season concludes with the Borders Football Festival at Netherdale on
June 7.
If you would like
information on teams within your area please contact Dougie Anderson
01896 756274 or e-mail
danderson2@scotborders.gov.uk
Development Eleven aside Leagues (13’s – 17’s)
This
initiative has been formed to create a structured and educational
transition from seven aside to eleven aside football. There are Leagues
running for 13’s, 14’s, 15’s and 17’s age groups. There are currently
around 550 youngsters actively involved in the structured weekly Leagues
for 13’s, 14’s, 15’s and 17’s age levels.
The 1st
year League starts at 13’s where there are no results recorded in the
first half of the season and all coaches are given an in-service by SFA
staff on how to shape their eleven aside team. There is a retreat line
introduced where play is encouraged to be built from the back four
through midfield to strikers. There is a code of conduct the all
players, coaches, officials and parents must adhere to. First
competition is a group stages tournament where final takes place at
Festival of Football at Netherdale.
 The
2nd year 14’s League results are recorded for full season.
Coaches receive in-service training from SFA staff on different playing
formations. There is also a knockout cup competition with finals taking
place Festival of Football at Netherdale. There are a further two
leagues run at 15’s and 17’s age groups with results recorded and cup
competitions for both age groups.
Finals
take place at Festival of Football at Netherdale.
The
season starts in September and there is a midseason break In January and
February. Second half of season recommences in March and season
concludes in June with finals day at Netherdale.
If you would like information on teams within your
area please contact Dougie Anderson 01896 756274 or e-mail
danderson2@scotborders.gov.uk
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