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1. THE FIFE FOOTBALL PARTNERSHIP Bringing Football Together in Fife Partnership Launch Scott Forrest Fife Football Partnership Chairman Saturday 22nd September 2007

2. Order of Events…… Welcome Introduction - The Partnership Partnership Launch Demonstration Games - Developmental 4s - Soccer 7s - Developmental 11-a-side - 11-a-side (full competition) Lunch and Close

3. Background Up until September 2005, the four Associations catering for Children’s and Youth football in Fife had worked independently, and in some cases there was much duplication in the player pathway and administration. In September 2005 the Four Associations led by Fife Council / SFA Football Development Officer, Gordon Forrest, initiated discussions about working more closely together for the betterment of Children’s and Youth football in Fife, with all Groups following an agreed and defined Player Pathway, which maximises opportunities for everyone in football in Fife to fulfil their potential.

4. Background In March 2007, the four Associations, Fife Council and the SFA formalised the Group, establishing an agreement for all parties to:- Work within the agreed Player Pathway from Fun4s, Soccer 7s, Developmental Football and Youth Football Work together for the benefit of each other Provide better communication, support and structure to Children’s and Youth Football in Fife Consider, discuss and action any projects, programmes or initiatives that may positively benefit and influence Children’s and Youth Football in Fife.

5. Background Whilst each of the four Associations continue to have full responsibility for their own affairs, it is an objective that as a group, the Associations shall have a stronger platform and voice working collectively All Four Associations and their Member Clubs are properly constituted and affiliated to the Scottish Youth Football Association (SYFA) In addition, all registered Officials of Member Clubs are fully compliant with Disclosure Scotland Regulations

6. Background Fife leads the way and is the first of the SFA Football Areas to bring together all the various Children’s and Youth Football Associations to participate in organised Children’s and Youth Football in accordance with the recognised Player Pathway, established by the Scottish Football Association. With the Continued support of Fife Council, the SFA East Region Committee and the Football Development Officers and the enthusiasm, drive and commitment of the Association’s Officials, the Fife Football Partnership goes from strength to strength

7. The Partnership…… Central & East Fife Soccer Sevens Association (CEFSSA) Fife Soccer Sevens Development Association (West) Fife Football Development League Association of Fife Youth Football Clubs Fife Council The Scottish Football Association

8. Facts About Football In Fife… There are currently over 3,000 registered Children and Youth players in Fife Over 100 playing developmental (fun) 4s at U8s Approx. 100 SYFA registered 7s teams Approx. 100 SYFA registered 11-a-side teams There is an estimated 1,000 volunteer Coaches, Secretaries, Treasurers, First-Aiders and Officials over the four associations In past 3 years over 800 coaches have attended SFA Coach Education courses in Fife alone

9. THE FIFE FOOTBALL PARTNERSHIP Bringing Football Together in Fife Partnership Launch Saturday 22nd September 2007 Gordon Forrest SFA / Fife Council Football Development Officer SFA Fife Council Community Programme Player Pathway

10. More Facts About Fife… The SFA Fife Council Community Programme provides numerous Fife wide initiatives ; - Mini-Kickers (3-5 years) - After-School Clubs (60+ schools) - SFA Schools Programmes - Weekly Participation Centres - Holiday programmes - Midnight Leagues (socially deprived areas) - Disability Programmes - Girls Participation Programme - Club Development (SFA Quality Mark) - Coach Education Programme (more than 300+ coaches in 2006) - Club Coaching Programme (new for 2007) - Player Development Programme

11. The Fife Player Pathway….

12. The Way Forward….. Expand the partnership to include other likeminded organisations and Groups in Fife, e.g. Schools FA, the SWF Girls League, Referee’s Association, Senior Clubs etc, with a view to develop ‘One Plan for Football in Fife’ Secure Sponsorship and Grant Funding for the Partnership and Member Associations

13. THE FIFE FOOTBALL PARTNERSHIP Bringing Football Together in Fife Partnership Launch Saturday 22nd September 2007 Jim Leishman MBE Director of Football Dunfermline Athletic / East Region Football Partnership Ambassador

14. THE FIFE FOOTBALL PARTNERSHIP Bringing Football Together in Fife Partnership Launch Saturday 22nd September 2007 Steve Grimmond Fife Council Head of Community Services

15. THE FIFE FOOTBALL PARTNERSHIP Bringing Football Together in Fife Partnership Launch Saturday 22nd September 2007 Gordon Smith Scottish Football Association Chief Executive

16. THE FIFE FOOTBALL PARTNERSHIP Bringing Football Together in Fife Partnership Launch Saturday 22nd September 2007 OFFICIAL LAUNCH Andi Campbell Fife Football Partnership Vice-Chairman Matti Campbell, Camdean Juniors 98s Ross Cargill, East Fife JSC 14s Callum Perry, Rosyth Recreation F.C. 21s

17. THE FIFE FOOTBALL PARTNERSHIP Bringing Football Together in Fife Partnership Launch Saturday 22nd September 2007 Pitch side Tour & Demo Games Fun 4s – Stevie Wood Fife 7s – Davie Barbour CEFSSA – Paul Hindley Fife Football Development League – Dave Thomson Fife Youth Football Leagues – Hugh McGregor