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What are the benefits of FOOTBALL FOURZ for the players?
Playing small-sided games has many benefits to young players in all sports. FOOTBALL FOURZ is no exception with the total concept catering to many of the requirements that children have when being involved in sport. These benefits and requirements include:
Lots of involvement.
When playing FOOTBALL FOURZ the players receive the ball, pass the ball, dribble the ball, shoot, tackle, jockey, save shots, look for team-mates, defend and head as well as many other skills, on a constant basis. They practice performing skills in real situations and are constantly involved in what is happening in the game. To become proficient in anything it is necessary to practice, and have many experiences of actually performing the task.
Being a part of a team. The players learn to work as a team and help each other to achieve the best that they can, as a group. For many students this may be their first opportunity to be an important part of a sports team. Therefore the fact that FOOTBALL FOURZ is such a positive experience will have them coming back for more and feeling great about themselves.
Emphasis on sportsmanship and responsible ehaviour. In FOOTBALL FOURZ the players are rewarded for demonstrating these two attributes, with bonus points awarded to their team.
Fitness and co-ordination. FOOTBALL FOURZ is a terrific fitness activity with emphasis on aerobic and anaerobic fitness. The heart rate is raised for long periods, with the added need for short bursts of speed in both attack and defence. The players practice being agile and balanced with quickness of both the body and mind being essential.
Fun. FOOTBALL FOURZ is great fun, as the teams are venly matched allowing for all players to have equal opportunities. The players can be involved with the ball as much as they wish and in doing so will have many opportunities to score goals and feel great.
Challenge.
Football Fourz as a class, school and district activity
FOOTBALL FOURZ can be used in many different ways to meet a number of different outcomes. It can be used for individual classes, schools or districts to promote the game of soccer, enhance the skills of the students and promote health, fitness and friendship through sport.
Class activity.
School activity.
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Firstly as a Friday afternoon activity for those students who are unable to make the school football teams but love to play the game.
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As an after school activity that all students can sign up to play in.
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As a class vs. class challenge with boys and girls being mixed or separate. Pick six teams from each class and depending on the number of classes and teams work out a way to hold a great round robin challenge. The number of points scored from each class could be tallied to find a champion class, or each team could attempt to win the teams championship.
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For lower and middle school students to prepare them for participation in the school team.
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As an alternative to junior inter-school football.
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As a paid after school activity with a Central Coast Football Community Football Officer running the program.
FOOTBALL FOURZ is an excellent school activity and can be used in a number of different ways.
As a District activity.
As a district activity FOOTBALL FOURZ offers an exciting and motivating opportunity for students to participate against players from other schools.The players are challenged to do the best that they can at all times with the goal being to become the FOOTBALL FOURZ CHAMPIONZ. The emphasis is however, placed on the fun of doing their best and challenging themselves to perform to the best of their ability whilst having a great time in the process.
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As a carnival day in which all schools enter teams of different age groups and ability levels (i.e. division 1,2,3,4).
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As an after school district event with students from all schools offered the chance to enter a team. Host the event at one school and invite other local school students to participate.
Who can play Football Fourz ?
FOOTBALL FOURZ is for everybody. It is however split into three age groups in primary school. Year 2, Years 3 & 4, Years 5 & 6. And is also suitable for High School Students of all ages.
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Any level of player will enjoy playing FOOTBALL FOURZ , as there is plenty of opportunity to be involved with the ball.
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It is important that whenever a FOOTBALL FOURZ tournament is held that the teams are evenly matched, to ensure close, interesting matches for all players involved.
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It can often be useful to run girls FOOTBALL FOURZ separately to the boys, as the girls feel comfortable playing with players of a similar ability and experience level. This decision should be made in consultation with the players themselves as there are many girls who have similar skill and experience levels to the boys and would prefer to play in a mixed competition.
There are excellent part-time job opportunities for delivery of the Football Fourz program. CCF are looking for suitably qualified football coaches to assume the role of Community Football Officers, interested parties need to contact Daniel Barrett - Community Football Development Officer(Development@ccfootball.com.au) or through the Central Coast Football Office: 02 4362 2216
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