Skill Aquisition Program

Skills Acquisition Program Gala Weekend

The inaugural Skills Acquisition Program (SAP) Gala Day will commence this Saturday 8th of June with participants from 26 accredited Football NSW SAP Licensees from across Sydney along with Capital Football taking part over the...[more]

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SAP GALA DAY 8 & 9 JUNE 2013

The inaugural Skills Acquisition Program (SAP) Gala Day will commence this Saturday 8th of June with participants from 26 accredited Football NSW SAP Licensees from across Sydney along with Capital Football taking part over the weekend. 

SAP Clubs will have players from under 9’s, 10’s and 11’s playing at Football NSW headquarters in what is tipped to be a great spectacle for all players, coaches, referees and parents involved.

For all your weekend information - SAP Gala Day 8 - 9 June 2013 Program

Weekend Draw for Under 9's / Under 10's / Under 11's

For all attending clubs, players and families please see below some important information about the weekend.

** In the event of inclement weather please contact the Football NSW Wet Weather Line – 8814 4450. This will be updated with relevant wet weather information as it comes to hand. This information will also be available on Football NSW’s official website www.footballnsw.com.au as well as the official Football NSW Facebook page www.facebook.com/footballnsw

** Please be aware that parking on the day is limited. Traffic controllers on the day will ensure that all patrons utilise all available parking spots located at Valentine Sports Park. Your cooperation in this area is much appreciated as the car park will be busy all day. We do encourage carpooling throughout the weekend to assist with the management of traffic through Valentine Sports Park.

** Food & Beverages will be available all day through the canteen and the designated barbecue area.

** Photographers & Video Cameras - Only Football NSW accredited photographers will be allowed access onto the fields. Anyone seeking permission to take photos for their respective club and or organisation must submit an email to mark@footballnsw.com.au identifying which organisation and/or team they represent.

** The Football Corner Shop will be open all day.

** Throughout the Gala Day there will be entertainment for the family including Jumping Castles and appearances from the Hyundai A-League players from Sydney FC and the Western Sydney Wanderers.

 

VALENTINE SPORTS PARK GENERAL INFORMATION

All Clubs are reminded that Valentine Sports Park is an ALCOHOL, SMOKE & PET FREE SITE and is sign-posted as such at the entry to the complex.

No alcohol is permitted in any area of the complex; this includes the car-park, in motor vehicles, spectator areas, dressing rooms, grandstands, any areas behind the main administration buildings or any other area within the confines of the Valentine Sports Park Complex. Persons found with alcohol will be requested to leave Valentine Sports Park immediately and if this is not done, the Police will be notified.

Smoking is not permitted in any area of the complex, anyone who does not comply will be asked to leave the premises. If this is not adhered to police will be notified.

Pets are not permitted in any area of the complex.

Scooters and skateboards are also prohibited in any area of the complex.

 

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The Football NSW Skills Acquisition Program has been declared for the 2013 season.

The 2013 SAP is the official Football NSW development program for players U9 to U11.

The following Premier clubs, Football NSW associations and Football NSW branches will participate in the 2013 season:

APIA Leichhardt Tigers

Marconi Stallions

Bankstown Berries FC

Mt Druitt Town Rangers FC

Bankstown City FC

Mounties Wanderers FC

Bankstown District AFA

Nepean District SFA

Blacktown City FC

Northern Suburbs Football

Blacktown Spartans FC

Rockdale City Suns

Bonnyrigg White Eagles FC

Southern Branch

Central Coast Mariners Academy

Southern Districts SFA

Eastern Suburbs FA

Spirit FC

Football South Coast

St George FA

Fraser Park FC

Sutherland Sharks FC

Granville Association

Sydney Olympic

Hills Brumbies FC

Sydney United 58 FC

Macarthur Rams

Sydney University SFC

Manly United FC

Western NSW Football

Football NSW State Technical Director Alex Tobin was eagerly anticipating the Skills Acquisition Program for 2013.

“The 2013 SAP aims to deliver an enhanced football development opportunity to the States talented youth players, providing them the platform and foundation as they embark on the elite player pathway.

“Football NSW believes that this foundation is best delivered by clubs and Associations, with Football NSW ‘coaching the coaches’ and monitoring program delivery, ensuring the core principles of the FFA National Curriculum are maintained.”

The 2013 SAP will incorporate the fundamental principles of the FFA National Curriculum and Small Sided Football Regulations, including; match format (U9 in 7v7, U10 and U11 in 9v9), training loads, match loads, program duration and field dimensions.

The program has been established to underpin the Football NSW Elite boys youth leagues and Football NSW “Institute” programs for boys and girls.

For more information attached here is the official 2013 SAP Structure sheet.