SSF - Small Sided Football (formerly Small Side Games) has been introduced by
Football Federation of Victoria as a means to introduce young children to football in a fun,
relaxed manner with the focus on smaller numbers participating in a fun game
enironment.. The thinking behind SSF is that fewer numbers means each child
participating should spend more time "on the ball" developing their skills.

SSF U6-8 - SSF U6’s to U8’s to play in a similar format to the 2008 SSG year.
The possibility of attending gala days at other clubs may be available.

SSF U10's - In response to new directives from FFV, U9 and U10 players will be combined into one U10s group and included in the Small Sided Football Format. Players will still continue to play inter club matches, with no points or ladders kept, i.e. no competitive matches. The playing format will change to 7 a side, playing on a smaller, quarter (full) sized pitch, 40m x 30m, max. goal size 5m x 2 m, 2 x 25 minutes, with a goalkeeper. FFV have advised that we must grade players into teams for the inter club games. For pre-season training, the Club intends to train these players together as a squad, then organise them into teams for inter club games depending on skills and ability. It is important to emphasise that the key objective of grading is to maximise the development opportunity for all players.
Training and match times are to be confirmed.

What ages groups are eligible?
Any and all children, boys and girls, aged between 5 and 8 inclusive (if you
turn 8 in 2009, then you are deemed Under 8 and eligible for SSF U 6-8's.

Any and all children, boys and girls, aged between 9 and 10 inclusive (if you
turn 10 in 2009, then you are deemed Under 10 and eligible for SSF U10's.

How long does it last for?
Knox United is planning to hold one SSF "season" over the winter period and in line with the regular FFV season.

It is planned to hold one SSF U6 -8's session per week, and we plan that these sessions go for 1 hours duration.

SSF U/10's will have one training session per week and one match day (either Saturday or Sunday) starting late April and finishing early September.

When is it?
SSF U6-8 program will be run every Monday night from April 27th from 6:30 -7:30pm.
with the season finishing on September 7th.

Where is it?
Venue TBC

How much is it?
The SSF U6-8 program will cost $120 per child. This will
cover a full seasons coaching and training and the supply of balls and
training equipment. Other costs such as boots, uniforms (if desired) etc etc
are NOT covered by this cost.

The SSF U10 program will cost $200 per child. This will
cover a full seasons coaching and training, playing kits, the supply of balls and
training equipment. Other costs such as boots,shin pads are NOT covered by this cost.

More SSG questions?
Initially we ask that you read the FFV's website section on SSF's here at
http://footballfedvic.com.au/development/ssg/
If there are any questions please dont hesitate to contact Felice Lomuto at mail@knoxunited.com