NEWS: FFV introduces U12 Pilot 9v9 format for 2018 competition season
FOR THE 2018 Geelong Region competition season, Football Federation Victoria (FFV) will introduce the change to a 9v9 Pilot Competition Format for all the region’s community based U12 competitions, both boys and girls. FFV will be monitoring the U12 Geelong competition to ensure the most appropriate model of 9v9 football is introduced for statewide community competitions for 2019 and beyond.
This modified version of football maintains the integrity of the game while allowing each child access to a structured competition that supports and aligns with their stage of skill progression and physical make up.
The 9 v 9 format of the game has been modelled on the 2017 FFV NPL model for under 12 football, which emphasises skill development through matches that are proportional to the child’s physical capabilities.
FFV wishes to remind all team coaches of the aim behind the implementation pilot U12 program. The aim is to increase the focus on player development, through providing challenges that are proportion to the players stage of physical development.
With this, coaching methods are to align with the goals of the program being to allow each child the chance to participate and grow their ability through lowering their absolute focus on the result of the game.
This move to pilot the Under 12 9v9 model has also been endorsed by the Geelong Region Football Committee (GRFC).
The playing format for FFV Geelong U12 competitions in 2018 is as follows:
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FFV Geelong U12 Competitions |
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Player Numbers |
9 v 9 |
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Max Players on Match Record |
Max 16 players on match record |
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Interchanges |
Unlimited interchanges provided referee has been consulted |
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Divisions |
Kangaroos/ Wallabies/ Joeys |
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Field Size |
Max: 60m long x 45m wide Min: 55m long x 40m wide |
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Field Markings |
Pitch must be Half Ground NOT Box-to-Box! Cones, markers or painted lines (Painted lines must be a different colour to any existing lines used for full size matches |
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Penalty Area |
10m deep x 24 m wide |
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Penalties |
Yes |
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Offside |
Yes |
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Goal Size |
5m wide x 2 m high |
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Goal Type |
Permanent or portable goals made of approved material |
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Goalkeeper |
Yes |
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Ball Size |
Size 4 |
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Playing Time |
2 x 25 minute halves (50 minutes total) |
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½ Time Break |
5 minutes |
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Referee |
FFV appointed referee where possible |
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Linesman |
Two Club appointed linesmen - 1 from each participating team in the competition fixture |
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Referee Fee |
$40 |
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Responsibility of Referee Fees |
FFV Geelong teams are responsible for 50% of the match fee |
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Match Records |
Yes |
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Player ID’s |
Yes |
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Points Table and Scores |
Yes |
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Finals |
Yes |
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Player Eligibility |
Players born on or after 1st January 2006 are eligible to participate |
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Default Day of Play |
Sunday |
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Red & Yellow Cards |
Yes |
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