Saturdayβs mini games concluded a great week of 6-A-Side football development hosted by the Ontario Football Alliance in conjunction with Football Canada and the National Capital Amateur Football Association (NCAFA). The week of August 20-25 began on Monday and Tuesday with interlock practices featuring collaborative coaching against local NCAFA club team, the South Ottawa Mustangs as well as the CJFLβs Ottawa Sooners. Wednesday featured the 6 Nations Shootout Challenge while on Friday participants not only toured Parliament Hill but also spent a few hours playing pick-up football on the front lawn.
Saturdayβs first of three mini games saw Team Quebec narrowly defeat Saskatchewan 19-13. In the second game, Saskatchewan rebounded from a slow start to win 30-19 over Ontario. The third and final game on the day between Ontario and Quebec proved to be one for the ages, showcasing fast paced 6-A-Side football action.
Trailing late in the second half, Quebec recovered an Ontario fumble to give them life. On the following play, a Quebec passing touchdown tied the game up at 25. A quarterback keeper, converted the extra point giving Quebec the 26-25 victory and a 2-0 record at the 2012 6 Nations Challenge.
About 6-A-Side football
6-A-Side football is a perfect fit for minor football, Aboriginal communities, female participants, and any community that is unequipped to manage a full 12-player program. Players are also able to develop a well-rounded skill set since they are not regulated into one position. 6-A-Side football is a fast paced game, allows 1-on-1 coaching and lets everyone touch the ball while still teaching the fundamentals of football: tackling, blocking, passing, catching and kicking.
About the 6 Nations Challenge
The 6 Nations Challenge is aimed at player development as well as increasing participation among Aboriginal players across Canada. The inaugural event was held August 2010 in Saskatoon, SK while the 2011 edition was held in Charlottetown, PEI.
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