MiniRoos
Optus Small Sided Football is a modified form of 11-a-side football, designed to meet the needs of players between the under 6 and 11 age groups, who have very different developmental characteristics and needs to adult players. The philosophy of Optus Small Sided Football focuses on enjoyment and freedom of expression with limited emphasis on coaching per se, particularly in the formative years of a player’s development. Read More
For more information use the following resources:- SSG Handbook SSG Referee SSG Game Leader
Panther Cubs 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. Park Ridge currently runs the Squirts program 8.00am - 9.00am Saturday mornings.
Training Times for Small Sided Football 2012
| Age group | Training Nights | Field Sizes Used |
| U6 Teams | Monday Nights 5.30-6.30pm | 30m x 20m |
| U7 Teams | Monday Nights 5.30-6.30pm | 30m x 20m |
| U8 Teams | Wednesday Nights 5.30-6.30pm | 40m x 30m |
| U9 Teams | Wednesday Nights 5.30-6.30pm | 40m x 30m |
| U10 Teams | Tuesday and Thursday Nights 6.00-7.00pm | 60m x 40m |
| U11 Teams | Tuesday and Thursday Nights 6.00-7.00pm | 60m x 40m |
