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Small Sided Football
(Under 6-11yrs)
Players wanted in the under 6-11yrs age groups. For more information about the SSF format click here
New players of all experience levels, boys and girls, welcome at Westside FC
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Squirts Program for 3-5yrs
Squirts supervisors WANTED. Go to the 'Squirts' page for more information
Over 35s Players Wanted
Go to the 'Over 35s' page for more info.
Under 14yrs Girls
Players wanted
UPCOMING EVENTS
Go to the Westside Mens web page for more information about game times.
View Club Calendar HERE
Brisbane Paralympic Football Program
'Come and Try' family day, Sunday 26th February, Westside FC.
Click here form more information about the program.
Welcome to the Westside FC Squirts Program for 3-5 yr olds
Numbers are limited!! To secure your position in the 2012 program complete the on-line registration form below. Please attend the club house to pay registration fee ($30). EFTPOS, Cash or Cheque
The commencement date of the Squirts Program will coincide with the commencement date of all other junior competitions (March 2012). Date to be confirmed. The program runs at 8.30am every Saturday morning during the football season (excluding school holidays).
For more information contact:
- Kelly Moss (club Registrar) on Ph: 0434 979 913 or email (sign-on information)
- Wayne Gittins (Junior Vice President) on Ph: 0403018012 or email (program information)
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Costs: Don't pay $140 at another club !!
$30 registration fee (covers full season)
$5 weekly fee (pay only for weeks you attend)
* Each child receives a participation medallion at the end of the season.
There are no other costs and there is no compulsory clothing that needs to be purchased. Club shirts are available for purchase.
The response to the new Squirts Program for 3 to 5 year olds has overwhelming. Registered numbers have exceeded expectations as the level of interest in the program has been incredible. Children are required to wear appropriate clothing and footwear (joggers) and hat (soft brim hats preferred as peaked caps can caused facial injuries to other children). Shin pads and boots not required. Bring drink bottle and lite snacks. Parents are encouraged to be actively involved in the activities with the children.
SQUIRTS OVERVIEW
Football Queensland is pleased to be able to provide the Football Squirts program. This is the only recognised and endorsed program for children under the age of five and therefore participants and clubs will be covered by the state insurance program.
What is the Squirts program?
The Football Squirts program has been created to develop the football skills of 3 to 5 year olds.The program will enhance the opportunities for young children to receive quality, consistent coaching. The hope is that in acquiring basic skills, participating children will not only learn correct technique but will also develop a love of the “world game”.
The Football Squirts program promotes football-based exercise and activity for younger children who are not able to be registered to play. It can be used as a stand-alone program at specific times during the week or as a way of involving younger family members on weekends while their older brothers and sisters play scheduled matches
The program is not a “technical coaching” program, but a tempered introduction to the great sport of football. The very basics of the game are introduced and experienced by the participants through different drills, practices and games.
The program consists of 50 actitivies.
The football itself is the Coach’s main tool and this ought to be utilised as much as possible. Elite players are not the ultimate outcome we are seeking, rather the development of the individual participant’s gross motor skills in conjunction with them becoming physically active. Running, stopping, ball control, jumping, turning, balance, agility, movement and general co-ordination are all skills to be acquired and improve. Needless to say, all sessions have to be fun practices. The coach has to be seen as fun, not as the “finger-wagging” teacher or instructor.
What do we teach in Squirts football?
1. Coordination (body)
The very essence of movement should be an integral part of each session. Basic skills such as running, jumping, turning and twisting are to be introduced.
2. Motor Skills Development
With or without a ball, the children are to be challenged in simple gross-motor skill movement.
3. Hand-Eye and Foot-Eye Coordination
This is integral for all sports and ought to be developed whether or not football is ultimately their chosen sport.
4. Introduction to Stretching, Exercise and their Health Benefits
Full body stretches are not advocated, but rather an introduction to such activities to educate the children on the benefits of healthy lifestyle choices.
5. Basic Fundamentals of the Game and its Skills
The skills are introduced in a fun and relaxed manner. By introducing the information in a subtle way, the children are learning the basic fundamentals under the guise of having fun.
6. Balance
This element is important not just for football, but for life in general. One-legged stand has never been so much fun with and without the ball.
7. Games and the Focus of Fun – not Winning
After several weeks of sessions and practice the concept of a game becomes instinctive in the participant’s football development. Simple throw-ins and goal-kicks skills are taught, but they are basically allowed to have fun and permitted to learn through play. Participation and having fun is the key element we are seeking to promote.
8. Sportsmanship
We seek to instill in participants a need to show courtesy to others as they would like to be shown. The program aims to develop good athletes who accept winning and losing in the same spirit and manner. Encouragement of a positive outlook, to always look forward to the next game, is something we hope to instill.
9. Rules and Regulations
We are aiming to give the children very basic rules so they can enjoy the game to a greater level. The concept of tackling and body contact will be addressed and monitored where needed.
10. Respect for Others and their Space
An underlying theme will “Be respectful of all players and officials”. Enjoyment from participating in the game, regardless of the result, is to be fostered.
Session Guidelines
0 -10 minutes - Warm up – Co-ordination, motor skills, stretching 10 – 18 minutes à Skills of the game introduced through fun activities
Drinks
20 – 30 minutes - Balance, Hand-eye / Foot-eye co-ordination
30 – 40 minutes - Skills of the game introduced through fun activities
42 – 50 minutes - Shooting or Single-Sided-Game (SSG) or “Beat the Coach”
This is only a brief outline of the Football Squirts program.
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Westside Football Club embraces the FFA Small Sided Football phylosophy
Go to the Official Optus Small Sided Football Website for more information
Go to the Football Brisbane SSF web page for additional parent / coach informaiton.
Benefits of Small-Sided Football:
• more touches of the ball
• more shots on goal
• repeated decision-making experience
• the ball is in play far more often
• the emphasis is on player development rather than winning or losing
• more 1 v 1 attacking situations
• the game is easier to understand
• freedom of expression – no positions in early stages
• less perceived stress on the players
• less perceived pressure from coaches and parents
• parents more likely to volunteer for Small-Sided Football game leader roles
• children enjoy the progressive and sequential game formats.
Playing format
U6 and U7 teams play 4 v 4 on a 30m x 20m field in 2 x 20 minute halves.
U8 and U9 teams play 7 v 7 on a 40m x 30m field in 2 x 25 minute halves
U10 and U11 teams play 9 v 9 on a 60m x 40m field in 2 x 30 minute halves
U12 and up play on the full size field, 11 a-side.
Club Grading Policy
Westside adheres to Football Brisbane policy regarding grading of junior players. Players in under 6, 7, 8, and 9 age groups ARE NOT GRADED. Players are allocated into teams according to available numbers. Players in the under 10 and 11 yrs will be allocated into teams according to the Football Brisbane 'Gecko' - 'Goanna'- 'Komodo Dragon' system. The aim of the club is to create 'like skilled' teams with even numbers and with an even mix of boys and girls. The club will attempt to cater for children who wish to remain in teams with friends / siblings however final numbers will determine team allocation.
All age groups train at the same time so that there is greater communication between coaches and more social interaction between the players. This has been of great benefit for the under 6, 7 and 8 years age groups as the players and coaches have supported each other by combining during training when one coach is unavailable or when small numbers arrive at training. Teams have a greater club focus and are seen as an age group rather than individual teams. Teams also supply players to each other on game day when teams are short.
Grading will apply in competition age groups (under 12 and above) if there are sufficient numbers to form more than one team in each age group. There may be the need to merge age groups if there are limited numbers. Players can only play UP an age group.
Westside FC participates in a local hub competition playing 'home' and 'away' games with other neighbouring clubs.
JUNIOR COMPETITION TEAMS (U12-17YRS) 2012
Westside FC is aiming to field junior competition teams in all age groups. New players welcome.
Players wanted for the following teams:
- Under 12yrs Division 1 - Division 2
- Under 13yrs
- Under 14yrs
- Under 14yrs (Girls)
- Under 15yrs
- Under 17yrs
- Under 19yrs
Under 12-17yrs teams play in competitions as allocated by Football Brisbane. The competition draws and ladders can be viewed at the Football Brisbane Website.
Junior Players are supplied with a jersey to wear on game day. The club polo shirt is FREE to all registered junior players. Club clothing is available for purchase at the clubhouse.
Players are responsible for purchasing the following:
socks
shorts
shin pads
football boots
For all inquiries contact Equipment Officer, Peter Thew:
COACHING SMALL SIDED FOOTBALL (SFF) TEAMS:
Coaches are asked to plan their sessions by preparing a basic session plan. The session should include fun games as a warm-up, stretching and ball mastery (ie juggling). The next part of the session should involve game based exercises that provide related technique and skills practice. Small sided games where players learn decision making skills in real game scenarios should form an important part of any session. The Director of Coaching can assist coaches with ideas as to how to structure session plans. Please do not rely on repetative and boring drills where players are required to line up while waiting for their turn. Each player should have a ball at their feet at all times and all activities should maximise their touches on the ball. Training should be enjoyable, therefor the emphasis should be on small sided games.
SSF rules can be found here . Minimum substitutes are used so that each child has plenty of game time and touches on the ball. There are more opportunities for each player to score. Coaches are not to coach their players to stand in front of the goal as this goes against the spirit of the SSF format. Under 6, 7 and 8 years age groups will play on field 1. Games usually start at 8.30am and are played simultaneously. These age groups play in a local hub competition with Mitchelton Football Club so some games will be played 'away'.
GRASSROOTS COACHING COURSES:
Westside junior coaches have attended a number of FFA Grassroots Coaching Courses that have been held by the club Director of Coaching, Barry McErlean. The course consists of discussion based theory and practical sessions on the pitch. Participants range from experienced coaches right through to first time coaches. It is a great opportunity to share information and for our Westside coaches to come together and get to know each other. Each participant receives a coaching handbook to assist them when planning future training sessions. Everyone engages and actively participates in discussion as well as the practical activities on the pitch. The course is the first step in our aim to create consistency in coaching methods and communication between coaches. All participants receive the Grassroots Coaching Certificate which is the first step in obtaining formal coaching qualifications.
Useful Coaching Links:
Football Federation Australia
Football Queensland
Coach Code of Conduct (FFA)
Westside Senior Teams: 2012
The following senior mens teams will be nominated by Westside FC in 2012:
Fore more information about trials for the Firsts and Ressies team contact Michael Gooda at westsidemetro_hotmail.com
Other general inquiries regarding senior teams can be directed to Peter Bromley, Vice President (Seniors). Ph: 0411385811
Email: vpmens_westsidesports.com.au
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Club Contacts
Westside Football Club
Phone: (07) 3354 3517
Postal Address: P.O. Box 104, Ferny Hills, Qld 4055
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All-girls teams at Westside FC
Our long term goal is to provide a clear pathway for development of a our female players from junior age groups through to competition age groups and womens.
Football (soccer) is one of the most rapidly growing team sports in Australia and with the development of the womens W-League there is clear evidence that there is a great future for our female players.
Under 12yrs, Under 13yrs and Under 14yrs girls players wanted for 2012.
Westside FC Over 35s: 'Football with Mates'
Westside FC Over 35s training for 2012 will start in February. Training is Wednesday nights at 7.00pm.
PLAYERS WANTED
For all inquiries contact Peter Hodgkin on email:
peter.hodgkin_optusnet.com.au
In 2011 Westside fielded 2 over 35s teams that competed in the new North Brisbane 'Over 35s Football' Competition.
Over 35s Football is a new competition for over 35 and 45 footballers and commenced its' maiden season in the autumn/winter of 2011 involving teams from the inner and northern suburbs of Brisbane.
The purpose of Over 35s Football is to provide football players over the age of 35 years an opportunity to play local football, predominately on a Friday night in a relaxed, social environment with mates. Teams from other clubs including Pine Hills, Albany Creek, Mitchelton, Virginia, North Star, Toowong and Redcliffe will also be competing.
Click here for more information about this exciting new competition.
2012 JUNIOR SIGN-ON INQUIRIES:
Contact club Registrar Kelly Moss
Ph: 0434 979 913 or email
Sign-on session times will be posted on the club home page.
2012 FEES
Squirts (3-5 yrs): $30 season registration ($5 per week attended)
Under 6-11 yrs: $220 (no weekly match fees !!)
Under 12-17 yrs: $220 (weekly referee fees apply)
($25 family discount for each additional child)
Fees include:
# Players are required to purchase their own socks and shorts. Playing jersey is supplied.
Click here to download the 2012 Club Handbook.
Registration:
The 'My Football Club' on-line registration system will be used in 2012. Click here for more information.
A 'Family Membership Form' (1 per family) also needs to be completed -– either download or it will be available at club.
Payment of fees via eftpos, cash or cheque.
We will be happy to answer your questions and to discuss any issues you may have.
FAMILY MEMBERSHIP FORM 2012.doc
CURRENT LIFE MEMBERS:
Peter Bromley
Bruno Raffa
Peter Hodgkin
Cathy Bromley
Michael Gooda
Shane Stevenson
James Yeo
Westside continues to pride iteself on its 'small club' family values, giving personalised attention to every player. Whilst maintaining these values our aim is to expand over the next few years creating development pathways for both social and talented players.
Westside Football Club is a Football (soccer) club located at the Grovely Sports Grounds in Keperra (directly behind Grovely Primary School). We are within the Hills District of North Brisbane surrounded by the suburbs of Grovely, Arana Hills, Keperra, Mitchelton, Ferny Grove and Ferny Hills. We have a proud club history spanning over 45 years. We provide a family atmosphere and our emphasis is on club spirit and partnerships with the community. We strive to create a pathway from juniors through to seniors. We have a very popular Squirts program for children aged 3yrs to 5yrs. We have under 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 yrs teams playing in local hub Small Sided Football (SSF) competitions with neighouring clubs and our older age groups play in the official Football Brisbane competition. Our Mens teams compete in Metro 1, Metro Reserves and Metro 5 and we also have an over two over 35s teams competing in the 'Over 35s Football' North Brisbane Competition. We also have girls teams.
CLUB HISTORY:
Westside was established in 1964 and was first known as 'Budapest Grovely'. The club's colours (red, green and white) are based on the Hungarian national flag.
The club grew from strength to strength and a number of years later officially changed it's name to Westside Sports Club as the emphasis changed from being an ethnic club to a club that provided sporting opportunites for the whole community. The club's main focus is now Football (soccer). At the Annual General Meeting on the 16th November 2009 the club name was changed to Westside Football Club. The club constitution is available here.
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