Did You Know: Strategy 2.E

The modified versions of the game offer more development opportunities, especially at the younger levels. They offer more playing time, more involvement in the action and better coach-toathlete ratios. The gradual progression will ensure optimal athletic and tactical development at each development stage.   

Age Category	Gradual Progression
U8	Non-Contact
U10	Non-Contact or 6-a-side
U12	Non-Contact, 6-a-side, or 9-a-side
U14	Non-Contact, 6-a-side, 9-a-side, or 12-a-side
U16	Non-Contact, 6-a-side, 9-a-side, or 12-a-side
U18	Non-Contact, 6-a-side, 9-a-side, or 12-a-side
Elite 18+	Non-Contact, 6-a-side, 9-a-side, or 12-a-side

 

Questions about the upcoming changes, please don't hesitate to reach out to Ontario Football Executive Director, Tina Turner at director ontariofootball.ca! 

Competition Review - 2016

Our sport has just completed a Competition Review aimed at promoting optimal athlete progression and participation by fostering the right competition structure at the ideal time in an athlete’s development as described in Football Canada’s Long-Term Athlete Development plan