{"id":3180,"date":"2016-06-07T06:39:00","date_gmt":"2016-06-07T06:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dwarkaparichay.com\/blog\/2016\/06\/aiff-launches-global-scouting-programme\/"},"modified":"2018-06-04T15:57:45","modified_gmt":"2018-06-04T15:57:45","slug":"aiff-launches-global-scouting-programme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dwarkaparichay.com\/blog\/aiff-launches-global-scouting-programme\/","title":{"rendered":"AIFF launches Global Scouting Programme for U-17 WC Team"},"content":{"rendered":"
\nAIFF Media Team<\/b><\/p>\n

In an effort to scout Players for the current U-16 National Team presently preparing for the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup, the All India Football Federation in collaboration with Sports Authority of India has launched a Global Scouting Programme.<\/p>\n

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\nThe Programme, named the SAI\u2013AIFF Overseas Scouting Project (OSP) will kick-off with on-field trials in Dubai on June 10-11 for 2000 & 2001 born boys residing in the UAE and nearby States\/Countries.<\/p>\n

The Programme which is targeted to boys currently holding solely Indian Passports has been conceived by ex-India captain and AIFF Director of Scouting Mr Abhishek Yadav and will move to other countries in the coming months.<\/p>\n

The U-17 World Cup is scheduled to be held in India during September-October 2017.<\/p>\n

An online video management platform will be launched after the Dubai trials for eligible Players residing outside India to submit their playing videos. The scouting Team will watch these videos & shortlisted Players would be invited for a round of on-field trials in their Country of residence or to a Country in that region.<\/p>\n

Yadav will conduct these trials along with his scouting Team with Indian U-17 Head Coach Nicolai Adam having another close look at the selected Players before drafting them into the final World Cup squad.<\/p>\n

Hailing the concept, AIFF President Mr. Praful Patel said its \u201cessential that everyone gets a fair chance.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe U-17 World Cup is a significant event in the Indian Football Calendar and to ensure that we field our best Team, the AIFF has ventured out to NRIs holding Indian Passports to give their kids a chance to represent India,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

AIFF General Secretary Mr. Kushal Das thanked SAI, the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports & the Ministry of External Affairs for backing this project.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis project wouldn\u2019t have been possible without the wholehearted support of the Sports Ministry and SAI. I need to thank them for their support to ensure a foolproof scouting system as we zero down on the final squad for the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n

Details of the Dubai trials are as follows:
Dates: 10 June & 11 June, 2016
Timings: Players should arrive at least 15 minutes in advance.
Morning sessions: 0700 hrs \u2013 1000 hrs – for Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Fujaira, Ras Al Khaima& Umm Al Quwain residents
Evening sessions: 2000 hrs \u2013 2200 hrs- for the benefit of Abu Dhabi, Al Ain & other residents in view of Ramadan
Venue: The Indian High School, OudMetha Road, Dubai, UAE (natural grass pitch).
Local Coordinator: Mr Mohammed Shanavas+971502030745<\/a><\/p>\n

The strict eligibility criteria for players are as follows:
Boys born in 2000 or 2001
Must hold a valid Indian passport& carry a copy of the main passport pages to the trials
Must be physically fit to play at the trials
The trials are open & free for all those who meet the criteria<\/p>\n

Other information:
Registration will be carried out on arrival at the venue
Players will have to play in an appropriate kit of their own: jersey\u2019s, shorts, football shoes & socks, shin guards
Drinking water will be provided at the trials; medical assistance will be present
Pplayers should be ready to attend trials on both days<\/p>\n

For further information, contact:
Mr Vikram Nanivadekar
nanivadekar.vikram@gmail.com<\/a>\/ Tel.: +91 98690 37840<\/a>
Mr MohammedShanavas, Local Project Coordinator
shanavas.sept@gmail.com<\/a>\/ Tel.: +971502030745<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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