New Developments in Junior Soccer for 2003
7th grade = 5 aside, with new rules see below.
8th grade =7 aside with max 3 subs
9 & 10th grades = 8 aside with max 3 subs
11th to Premier Youth = 11 aside with max 4 subs
Junior Grades 10th and
below.
As you will be aware we are intending to play
our soccer, at these levels, predominantly within development districts from
this season. Details of your District and the Draw will be forwarded in due
course, however there are some areas that your club should be working on well in
advance.
Firstly 7th grade
will be played as a 5 a-side competition in all Districts this season with 8th
grade to be the same next season (2004).
There are some Districts and individual clubs, that are keen to run both
grades (5 aside) this season, that is fine by this office. The sooner all our
youngsters start this way the better.
These games will be played under new rules with
target (unmanned) goals. The goals should be no more than 1 metre high and
between 1.5 metres and 1.8 metres wide. We are currently talking with
manufacturers and suppliers pricing options.
Other details of pitch size, markings and rules
will be sent out shortly.
Secondly we will be running SMALL WHITE development schools in each District for our 8- 10 year olds.
It is up to club coaches to identify~ the players in these ages that
they feel warrant and will benefit from extra coaching. The appointed 'District
Development Coach' will also be scouting for prospects. Clubs will still be able
to run 'SMALL WHITES' Bronze certificate courses and prepare them for the Silver
awards. The development schools will be there to offer extra coaching for our
best prospects.
Thirdly when putting teams together in the 9th
and 1Oth grades in particular, please look at the experience and ability of
players. Teams should be assembled based on this criteria rather than age. The
question is, can they compete technically and physically
at this level?
It is of little benefit for players who
have been working at their sport for 3 or 4 years to be joined by first time
players. It becomes frustrating for them all.
Finally there will be a restriction on the number of players that each team can register from this season. Too many players in a squad mean problems for the coach and disgruntled players and parents.
The aim must be to give players the
opportunity to get fill value for their sub with maximum time on the pitch.
We will endeavour to accommodate extra players
by combining players from clubs in the same district to form extra teams.
Yours,
Inaugural Premier New for 2003 by Mainland Soccer
Premier
16's -2003
December
3rd 2002.
The
following clubs have been selected to enter a team in the inaugural Premier
Under-16 League. This is for players turning 16 in 2003 and younger.
Ferrymead
Bays. Nomads (Western) Rangers (New Brighton)
Avon
(Christchurch Utd.) Burnside Technical
Clubs
have been selected on the basis of submissions received -historical & recent
performance - potential player base -geographical position - existing structure
- ability to provide facilities and fulfil requirements as per the circulated
criteria.
These
teams will be joined by combined club entries from:
North
Canterbury.
Mid
Canterbury.
The
clubs in the city will be required to accommodate top players currently playing
at other clubs in their area.
Those
clubs in brackets have already committed to supporting the entries along side
them, for that we are very grateful. These clubs will receive similar support
from this office.
All
selections and appointments will be scrutinised by 'The Federation Coaching
Director' and / or staff coaches. This includes both coaches and players.
Continued
involvement in the Premier Leagues will be dependent on clubs following the
outlined criteria and fully supporting the initiatives of Mainland Soccer.
Criteria
for entry - Benefits - Expectations - Selection procedures will all be further
discussed, in depth, at meetings with the clubs concerned.
These
teams will be expected to contain the bulk of our top players within Canterbury,
in the appropriate two-year age group. Exceptions will be players identified to
play above this level and exceptional younger players identified by 'The
Coaching Director' along with players electing to play outside of this
competition.
It
is anticipated that from this league the district 15th & 16th
grade squads will be predominantly selected.
Federation
Development, 'Centre of Excellence' participants & ultimately Federation and
National Academy Players should also be looking to play in these competitions.
As
a final comment it has been very encouraging to learn of the cooperation between
many junior clubs who see the overall development of players as a priority in
our overall games development.
The
negativity of the senior section of one particular club appears to have been the
only stumbling block. Unfortunately their attitude has contributed to their
club's exclusion from controlling any of these entries.
Premier
14's -2003
December
3rd 2002.
The
following clubs have been selected to enter a team in the inaugural Premier
Under-14 League. This is for players turning 14 in 2003 and younger.
Ferrymead
Bays. Western (Nomads) New
Brighton (Rangers)
Christchurch
Utd. (Avon) Burnside Technical
Clubs
have been selected on the basis of submissions received -historical & recent
performance - potential player base -geographical position - existing structure
- ability to provide facilities and fulfill requirements as per the circulated
criteria.
These
teams will be joined by combined club entries from:
North
Canterbury.
Mid
Canterbury.
The
clubs in the city will be required to accommodate top players currently playing
at other clubs in their area.
Those
clubs in brackets have already committed to supporting the entries along side
them, for that we are very grateful. These clubs will receive similar support
from this office.
All
selections and appointments will be scrutinised by 'The Federation Coaching
Director' and / or staff coaches. This includes both coaches and players.
Premier
12's -2003
December
3rd 2002.
The
following clubs have been selected to enter a team in the inaugural Premier
Under-12 League. This is for players turning 12 in 2003 and younger.
Ferrymead
Bays. Western
(Nomads) New Brighton (Rangers)
Avon
(Christchurch Utd.) Burnside Technical
Clubs
have been selected on the basis of submissions received -historical & recent
performance - potential player base -geographical position - existing structure
- ability to provide facilities and fulfill requirements as per the circulated
criteria.
These
teams will be joined by combined club entries from:
North
Canterbury.
Mid
Canterbury.
The
clubs in the city will be required to accommodate top players currently playing
at other clubs in their area.
Those
clubs in brackets have already committed to supporting the entries along side
them, for that we are very grateful. These clubs will receive similar support
from this office.
All
selections and appointments will be scrutinised by 'The Federation Coaching
Director' and / or staff coaches. This includes both coaches and players.
For further information please send an email to info@nomadsafc.org.nz