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Developmental Four aside Leagues (8’s)
Developmental Fours were introduced at the 8 years old age group for season 2008/2009 as opposed to old seven aside format that is presently being deployed at 9’s and above.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 (9's, 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 9s, 10’s, 11’s, and 12’s age groups.There are currently around 650 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 February for both Leagues and there is a midseason break with a Borders Football Fetsival in June. The Second half of season recommences in August.
If you would like information on teams within your area please contact Drew Kelly 01896 756274 or email DKelly@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 600 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 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. A Cup competition takes place in the second half of the season where the final takes place at Festival of Football at Netherdale in June.
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 Drew Kelly on 01896 756274 or email DKelly@scotborders.gov.uk
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