14th December 2006
Australian Soccer Coaching Clinics
NB: Mention Seaforth FC when booking to receive a $10 Rebate.
Richard Wright
President
Seaforth FC
12th December 2006
Merry Xmas
Seaforth Football club wishes all a very Merry Xmas & Happy New Year!
Richard Wright
President
Seaforth FC
5th December 2006
SFC Juniors Success at Trials
JUNIOR PLAYERS MAKE MANLY UNITED SIDES Seaforth Football Club has enjoyed one of its most successful years with a total of 11 Junior Players successful at the recent Manly United trials.
Ladies that were successful are:
Girls Premier Youth League Under 12 Jessica Fowler
Taylah Jones
Isabella Rudolph
Lauren Summerfield
Alexandra Miller
Rachael Waller
Boys that were successful:
Boys U11 Metropolitan League Tyler Egger
Tom Slater
Alexander Hennock
Boys U16 Premier Youth League Ben Carollo
Gents U16 Metropolitan League Daniel Deblere
Seaforth Football Club congratulates all of the players and wishes them well in their future careers.
Richard Wright
President
Seaforth FC
28th November 2006
AGM Report
Seaforth Football Club recently held its AGM for 2006. The meeting was held at Wakehurst Golf Club and was attended by members of the SFC and Committee members. The AGM report was presented, with reports from the President, Treasurer, Ladies Coordinator, Results Officer and Coaching Director.
There were three new additions to the Committee, Linda Wright is the new Treasurer, Natalie Huston takes on the role of Senior Ladies Coordinator and Denise McCarthy is the Assistant gear steward Sub Junior. We welcome these members and look forward to working with them in 2007.
The club again finds itself in a very sound position right across the board.
On a personal note it was sad to see Robert Carollo step down as treasurer but due to his heavy work commitments he was unable to continue. I would on behalf of the Seaforth Football Club like to thank Rob for his continual committment and support.
Highlight of the meeting was the acceptance of Daniel (Legs) Trevor as a life member of Seaforth Football Club - see below. I'm sure that along with myself everybody would like to congratulate Daniel on his great contribution to the Club over many years.
I would like to thank everybody that has supported the Club in 2006 and look forward to another great year in 2007.
DANIEL (LEGS) TREVOR AWARDED LIFE MEMBERSHIP It gives me great pleasure to announce that at the 2006 Annual General Meeting, Daniel (Legs) Trevor was awarded Life Membership of the Seaforth Football Club.
Daniel has been an outstanding member of the SFC for many years. Over the last 11 years he has held the positions of President, Secretary, Age Coordinator, Web Master.
He has for the last 11 years continually coached both of his sons Adam and Joel's teams with the highlight being his sons Joel's teams participation in this years Grand Final.
Daniel has also been a great servant on the field as well, playing continually from 1966 to be interrupted for one year only due to a broken leg. He is currently manager of the 035/1 team and has managed every team he has played in.
Daniel epitomises the spirit and hard work that has gone into making Seaforth Football Club the club that it is today. His nomination was truly supported by everybody at the meeting.
Richard Wright
President
Seaforth FC
27th November 2006
Elite Training Program
MWFA / MUFC ELITE TRAINING PROGRAM
TERM 4 – 2006
SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE
UNTIL THE END OF TERM
– BOOK NOW
INCLUDES GOALKEEPER TRAINING (see below)
MWFA FIRST DIVISION CLUB PLAYERS - boy’s and girls - aged 11-16yrs
Dates: Monday OCTOBER 23 – Monday DECEMBER 11
Times: 4pm – 5pm
Venue: Cromer Park – 101 South Creek Rd, Dee Why
Cost: $20/player per session
REPRESENTATIVE YOUTH LEAGUE PLAYERS – boy’s and girls - aged 11-16yrs
Dates: Tuesday OCTOBER 24 – Tuesday DECEMBER 12
Times: 4pm – 5pm
Venue: Cromer Park – 101 South Creek Rd, Dee Why
Cost: $20/player per session
Coaches: Phil Moss (MUFC Head Coach)
Sharon Egger (Seaforth FC Director of Coaching)
Joey Schirripa (MUFC 1st Grade Star)
Program: Technique and specific game-related positional play
Bookings: Essential call (02) 9982-6228
Wet Weather: Call 9982-6228 after Noon on day of program
GOALKEEPER TRAINING - with Bruno Jasiczek (MUFC).
Every Tuesday night (6pm – 7.30pm) from NOVEMBER 21 – DECEMBER 12
in the synthetic-grassed cage. Cost $35/session. Bookings as above.
15th November 2006
Rebel Xmas VIP Night
Seaforth FC members are invited
to attend our special Christmas VIP night
and receive 20% OFF*
STOREWIDE SALE
On Wednesday December 6, 2006
from 4.00pm to 9.00pm
*Offer only applies on full priced items.
*Offer does not apply on ALL Tennis and Golf Balls
*Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer
*Offer only applies at The REBEL SPORT BROOKVALE store
IMPORTANT NOTE: MVP #31989 Must be Quoted when purchasing Goods
You can download a 'flyer' about the evening, which also includes the MVP number, so you can print out & take along - click on the link below:
To download, 'right click' on the file & choose 'Save target as...'
Local book clubs and avid readers are gathering together in early November to enjoy a book swap evening.
This is how it works:-
Donate a great second-hand novel (or a few) to be sold.
Buy each other's recommended books for $10 each.
Hear Sydney Bauer, novelist with Macmillan, give a short talk.
Every guest takes home a booklovers gift bag.
Great Lucky Door prizes and Booklover's Hamper raffle.
Enjoy free drinks and nibbles.
Chat with other booklovers for some great recommendations.
Venue: St Kevin's Church Hall
57 - 59 Oaks Avenue, Dee Why
(opposite St Kevin's Church)
Date/Time: Tuesday 14th November
7.30pm for an 8pm start.
(Estimated finish 9.30/10pm)
Cost: Bring a book, buy a book.
A donation of one book per person (or more)
The book should be one you have enjoyed!
Books should be in good condition.
Bookings: Please RSVP by Friday 10th November
Louise Railton: Mob. 0400 102 306
Email: lou_railton@aapt.net.au
All proceeds from the night will go towards the building of a secondary school at Mwaya Beach community in Northern Malawi, Africa. The students currently walk 25kms a day to reach the nearest school. The building of a school in the local area will encourage students to complete their education and hence have a better opportunity of breaking the poverty cycle.
Seaforth FC has supported this worthy cause before and will continue to support the kids from the Mwaya Beach community. We hope that ALL members will support it as well - Richard Wright
25th October 2006
Ladies Goalkeeper Required
Seaforth Football Club U16 Division 1 Ladies side requires a goalkeeper to join this very successful side for the 2007 season.
The side has represented the Club at Champion of Champions and has a very successful record within the MWFA.
If you would like to join the side
please contact either:
coach Joe George: 0403 46692
or Sharon Egger, Coaching Director: 0421 475840
20th October 2006
SFC Annual General Meeting
Seaforth Football Club Inc.
The AGM 2006 will be held:
Monday 13th November 2006
Wakehurst Golf Club (Upper Clontarf St Seaforth)
7pm Start
Richard Wright
President
Seaforth FC
20th October 2006
Junior Licence Coaching Course
JUNIOR LICENCE COACHING COURSE
CROMER PARK - NOVEMBER 2006
The next Junior Licence coaching course – the first Football Federation Australia / Australian Coaching Council qualification open to coaches - will be run at Cromer Park in November. The details are as follows:
COURSE: Junior Licence Coaching Course
DATE: Nov 13 (MON), Nov 15 (WED), Nov 20 (MON), Nov 22 (WED)
TIME: 6pm – 9.30pm
COST: $110-00 (Cheque or cash only)
Cheques payable to MWFA and posted to:
MWFA c/- Phil Moss PO Box 455, Narrabeen, 2101)
PLEASE NOTE: ONLY PAYMENT WILL CONFIRM YOUR BOOKING
INSTRUCTORS: Phil Moss – MWFA Director of Coaching/MUFC Head Coach
Gary McGinnis – former MUFC Senior Youth League Coach
BOOKINGS: Email: mossy@mwfa.com.au or call the MWFA office on 9982-6228
Course will go ahead in wet weather unless otherwise notified.
17th October 2006 - updated 14/12
Positions Vacant
Seaforth Football Club is currently looking for people to fill the following positions in 2007:
Canteen Supervisor Duties include - Compile Canteen and BBQ Roster and distribute to Managers
- Place Orders for Butcher, Baker, Drinks & other Supplies
- Remind teams by Email of their Canteen & BBQ Duties
- Net Roster and distribute to managers
- This is a paid position
Amateur League Coordinator Duties Include - Assist on Registration days
- Follow up and assist Registrar
- Make sure all player requirements are in order
- Co-ordinate information to Coaches/ Managers
Age Coordinators (Junior Mixed) Duties include - Assist on Registration days
- Follow up and assist Registrar
- Make sure that player requirements are in order
- Co-ordinate Information to Coaches/ Managers
These Positions are of vital importance to the efficient running of the Club. All committee members children receive FREE Registration.
Playing committee members - 50% discount on Registration fees
Other Committee Benefits (come & join the team & find out!!!)
So why not come along and Join our Team, have some fun and put something back into the game that has given you and/or your children so much pleasure!
For further details Contact:
Richard Wright Ph: 0412 124583
or by email: Richard Wright
Richard Wright
President
Seaforth FC
13th October 2006
Women/Girls Super/Youth League Trials
MANLY UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB
WOMENS SUPER LEAGUE
GIRLS YOUTH LEAGUE
REPRESENTATIVE TRIALS 2007
Trials for the Manly United FC WSL & GYL sides for 2007 are as follows:
SUNDAY OCTOBER 22nd, 2006 – at CROMER PARK 3 & 4
(101 South Creek Rd, Dee Why)
GYL 14s (Birth date 1993 & after) - Refer Tuesday Oct 24
GYL 12s (Birth date 1995 & after) - 10.00 am to 12 noon
GYL 16s (Birth date 1991 & after) - 12 noon to 2.00 pm
WSL 21s (Birth date 1986 & after) - 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm
WSL Open (Birth date open) - 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm
TUESDAY OCTOBER 24th, 2006 at CROMER PARK 3 & 4
GYL 12s - 6.00 pm to 7.30 pm
GYL 14s - 6.00 pm to 8.00pm
THURSDAY OCTOBER 26th, 2006 at CROMER PARK 3 & 4
GYL 16s - 6.00 pm to 7.30 pm
WSL 21s - 6.30 pm to 8.00 pm
WSL OPEN - 6.30 pm to 8.00 pm
SUNDAY OCTOBER 29th, 2006 at CROMER PARK 3 & 4 (If required)
GYL 14s - 8.30 am to 10.30 am
GYL 12s - 10.00 am to 12 noon
GYL 16s - 12 noon to 2.00 pm
WSL 21s - 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm
WSL Open - 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm
For more information contact WSL/GYL convener Greg Sweeny on 0417 667097.
12th October 2006
Premier Youth League Trials
MANLY UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB
BOYS PREMIER YOUTH LEAGUE
TRIALS 2007
* Please note change of dates and trial times
First Trials - Saturday 21st October 2006
U/18 (Year born 1989/90): 9am – 10.30am
U/16 (Year born 1991): 11am – 12.30pm
U/15 (Year born 1992): 1pm - 2.30pm
U/14 (Year born 1993): 3pm – 4.30pm
U/13 (Year born 1994): 5pm – 6.30pm
Please arrive 15 minutes earlier than allocated times for registration.
For further information please contact Nick Tomaino – Head Youth League Coach
on 0414 975 508 or email: nicktomaino@hotmail.com
19th September 2006
Presentation Day Awards
Seaforth Football Club held their Presentation day last Sunday at Balgowlah Boys High.
The Club tripled the number of teams taking part in this years KO finals. Highlight of the Day was the attendance of OLIVIA KENNEDY (ex Seaforth player and now playing in Young Matildas Australian Ladies U20 side) who presented the Ladies Teams with their trophies and Medallions.
Overall very pleasing the number of teams that we had in the Finals and next year we will be striving to have even more of our teams participating.
Below is the list of Perpetual Trophy and Trophy Winners for 2006:
SEAFORTH FC
2006 Perpetual and Competition Winners
Carpenter Trophy Best Goal Average Junior 1st Division: Ladies 14/1
Seaforth Football Club: Best Junior Goal Average other than 1st Division
Radford Family Trophy Best Goal Average Senior Team: 18/3
Radford Family Shield Encouragement Award: 13/2B
Senior Goalkeeping Award: Scott Bidder
Martin Mood Memorial Junior Goalkeeping Award: Cobi Stevens
Jenkins Family Memorial Shield Most Improved: 15/2
Bannerman Trophy Team Effort: Ladies 12/3
D.R. Robinson Shield Best Team Record: 10/4
Club Coach of the Year: Peter Sate
Phil Smealie Ladies Achievement Award: Rachel Waller
Dalby Family Trophy Junior Player of the Year: Angus Gardner
Club Person of the Year: Scott Greuter
2005 Life Members: Dave Waller, Glenn Hammond
Seaforth Football Club
Competition Winners and KO winners: Ladies 12/3, 18/3, 10/4
Competition Winners and KO Runners up: Ladies 18/2, 10/3
Competition Runners Up and KO Winners: Ladies 16/2, AL1 reserves
Competition Runners Up and KO runners Up: 13/2A, 18/2, Ladies 14/1, AL2r, AL6
KO Winners: 14/3, 15/2, 10/5, Ladies Open 2, Ladies Open 4, O35/2
KO Runners Up: Ladies 12/2B
Richard Wright
President
Seaforth FC
11th September 2006
Nine SFC Girls selected for Dev Squad
The following 9 Seaforth FC players have been chosen in the Girls Under 11 Manly United FC Development Squad:
Ella Farley
Jessica Fowler
Taylah Jones
Madeline Kilpatrick
Alexandra Miller
Tara Murphy
Isabella Rudolph
Lauren Summerfield
Rachael Waller
Congratulations to the above mentioned girls, a great effort
- all at Seaforth FC are very proud of your achievement.
Richard Wright
President
Seaforth FC
11th September 2006
Over 35/2 Season Report
A new league, a new team, a new year, another challenge... 2006!
With the loss of a number of players prior to our campaign this year our main task was to survive and do our best.
No-one expected anything this year and after losing 3 of our first 5 games no-one was saying anything different, try telling that to the Over 35/2’s, these guys don’t know the meaning of giving up...
If there is something left to play for these lads will get there, the signing up of a few players is always going to lift a team, and raise we did to levels even Qantas couldn’t reach, or were we aiming too high?
I don’t think so, the ability and skill was always there, it was the self-belief that was missing, when, we as a team discovered that we could match it with anyone and get results, we did just that, get the results we needed to reach the semis, after that it was fate... and a grand final appearance we were worthy of!
I can sum the season up simply by saying I am proud of each and every player who played their part throughout the season, be it for 10minutes or 90, everyone done their bit, right to the last kick of the last game.
To win 8 draw 1 and lose 1 in the business end of the season speaks for itself, throw the World Cup, holidays, injuries, families and other commitments into those 10 weeks get to the end of it and walk away ‘GRAND FINAL WINNERS’ says it all...
Thank you all again for being part of it and making my job as manager easy...ish !!!
Curt Reynolds
Over 35/2 Manager
Seaforth FC
6th September 2006
2006 Presentation Day
The Seaforth FC 2006 Presentation Day will be held:
Sunday 17th September
Auditorium
Balgowlah Boys High
Maretimo St, Seaforth
4pm - 6pm
Note: This is for U9s upward
Richard Wright
President
Seaforth FC
7th September 2006
Ladies Finals
A great day for Seaforth on Sunday 27th August.
From the 13 Competetive teams in Ladies, we had 10 get into top four and one eliminated on For & Against. The 9 teams then went on to Semi Finals and 7 teams got through. This justifies our grading system and also the level of coaching skills/education Sharon is bringing to the Club.
I was not able to view all the games due to time conflicts, so here is a brief summary of the Finals:-
LA 12/2B - Scraped thru' on tenacity and steady results thru' the season. Played an oversized and bigger opponent. Once again Mosman able to field Div 2 teams but no Div 1 teams. Mosman's power gave them a 1 goal lead, but Seaforth spirit soon had them on backfoot and a few raids went unrewarded. Both teams went at it for the full 60 minutes, but the early goal stuck. Mosman won 1 nil.
LA 12/3 - Digby's doers. A great game with Seaforth peppering the Avalon goal early. It then went belly up somehow as Avalon seized the initiative and hammered Seaforth goal area. Great goalkeeping kept the scores Nil all. There must have been some nervous coach and managers as they entered the field for stage 2. A very tight half, however Seaforth determination won thru' and a great goal to Seaforth and a looooong wait for the Final whistle saw Seaforth win 1 nil.
LA 14/1 - What a game. The skill level was as high as I have ever seen and how Seaforth aren't the Champions will always be a mystery. From one end to the other, the passing, control, tackling was Premier League quality. Seaforth was the best team and I had to leave at half time with Seaforth clearly the better team. Soccer can be cruel and I was shocked to hear that Beacon Hill, who are also an exceptional team, had prevailed 1 Nil.
LA16/2 - a game I missed due to other games. Two very good teams at each other hammer and tongs for 60 odd minutes. No one could get that elusive goal in time or extra time. Result - Joint Premiers. A great foundation for our 16's and 18's next year.
LA18/2 - we was "done over" again by another Club's abuse of the rules. Despite the emails from MWFA stating the "spirit of the game regarding subs". Forest Killarney turned up with three LA 16/1 players as subs. These girls were good and were the difference, We went down 5-1 but not disgraced. Some teams can live with their decisions, but I couldn't.
LA 4 - ALL STARS. The original team with a core group of 5 have now put in 10 years. One is now a Matilda, so the gene pool is good. What a game. Came from 4th, knocked of the leaders and played 2nd in the Final. A tough game, from one end to the other. After 110 minutes we had seen two goals from Avalon disallowed, two sitters from Seaforth pushed wide and an Avalon penalty right in the box was saved. We went to penalties. Having the hindsight of having a loss in a previous shoot out (2000), we sorted ourselves very quickly, got girls focussed and then put 4 in the net whilst Avalon were subjected to 3 of the best saves ever. Result - WIN on penalties.
LA2 - I didn't get to see much of this game, but what I saw was pretty impressive. For the Ladies to go 3 nil against quality opposition was pretty special. To see them passing and heading was truly brilliant. They played with an intensity that sat Manly Vale on their backsides and reinforces that you can't ever take a Seaforth team as beaten. Well done Sharon and the Ladies.
There we have it, 4 Gold Medals, and a damn good effort from Coaches, Managers and Players. A Special thanks to our tireless Committee members who turned up early Sundays to help Dave and I do nets, canteen etc. Impossible to have done it without your support and good to know we contributed a few thousand canteen dollars.
Cheers
Chris Goodmanson
Ladies Regr/Coord:
Seaforth FC
4th September 2006
Coerver School Holiday Coaching Camp
"World's No.1 Soccer Skills Teaching Method"
COERVER COACHING SOCCER CAMPS
The focus of these camps is to dramatically improve technique which given the dynamic speed of the modern game is essential to all young players.
Increasingly more the demand placed on professional soccer players to have superior technique, dynamic 1 v 1 skills, and blistering speed not to mention the mental processes to make quick decision at the right time for the benefit of the team have become the basic skills needed for future soccer success.
These attributes can only be mastered between a window period for players aged
5-13 years before it becomes increasing more difficult to obtain these essential skills. We call this "The Golden Year's of Development"
Each member of COERVER® kids club receives:
* 12 hours of instruction with accredited coaches
* "NEW" COERVER® kids club Australian World Cup T-shirt and ball
* "NEW" COERVER® kids club show bag with give aways and discount coupons
* Certificate of participation
Please bring joggers, wet weather equipment should we have inclement weather
The Coerver Application form is available below to download:
- to download: right click on file & choose 'Save Target As'
Gen. Seaforth J wk 1 Microsoft Word file, 289kb
Sharon Egger
Coaching Director
Seaforth FC
31st August 2006
Manly Utd PYL Trials
MANLY UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB
NSW PREMIER YOUTH LEAGUE (BOYS)
REPRESENTATIVE TRIALS
Trials for the Manly United FC boys youth league sides for 2007 are as follows:
SUNDAY OCTOBER 15, 2006
– Cromer Park (101 South Creek Rd, Dee Why)
Follow-up trials (if required) will be as follows: (Cromer Park)
Mon Oct 16 Under-13 & Under-15 6pm
Tues Oct 17 Under-14 & Under-18 6pm
Thurs Oct 19 Under-16 6pm
Metropolitan League Trials are as follows: (Cromer Park)
Thurs Oct 19 Under-11 6pm
Fri Oct 20 Under-12 6pm
For more information, contact:
Senior Youth League coach Nick Tomaino on 0414 975 508
31st August 2006
Rebel Sport Offer
Seaforth FC members are invited
to attend our special VIP night
and receive 20% OFF*
STOREWIDE SALE
On Wednesday September 6, 2006
from 5.00pm to 9.00pm
*Offer only applies on full priced items.
*Offer does not apply on ALL Tennis and Golf Balls
Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer
IMPORTANT NOTE: MVP #31989 Must be Quoted when purchasing Goods
You can download a 'flyer' about the evening, which also includes the MVP number, so you can print out & take along - click on the link below:
To download, 'right click' on the file & choose 'Save target as...'
31st August 2006
AL & O35s Compulsory Referees Course
COMPULSORY REFEREES COURSE FOR ALL PLAYERS ATTENTION ALL PLAYERS - men's AL 3 & Reserves, 4, 5 6, 7, 8 Over 35/2, 3, 4, 5.
You must supply a minimum of two official referees to register as a team in 2007.
To help players become a registered referee, the MWFA, in conjunction with the referees association (MWRFA), will hold two one-day "Entry Level Referee Courses" (Grade 4) at Cromer Park on:
Sunday 24 September 2006 - 10am - 5pm
Saturday 7 October 2006 - 10am - 5pm
The course concludes with a multi-choice answer exam. After qualifying you will be asked to referee a match in 2007 either prior to or after your own home game.
This move will ensure ALL games are refereed from next season - the only answer was a compulsory course for all players.
Ku-ring-gai Association has over 500 referees and covers every match in their association by virtue of the same process.
What’s in it for me? Players who qualify as referees under this program will be supplied with a referee’s uniform and PAID for the matches you officiate. You can do more games and get paid too.
What happens if I was a referee but just play now? You will have to do the refresher course as well to get your registration back.
How do I register? Contact the MWFA office on 9982 6228 or email: admin@mwfa.com.au and give your name, Club and team and what day you wish to do the course. THE COURSE IS FREE OF CHARGE
REMEMBER- NO REFEREES – NO TEAM- NO GAME IN 2007
28th August 2006
Grand Final Reports
Below are match reports received for Seaforth FC sides involved in Grand final matches:
Seaforth 15/2 Pansies V Pittwater
GRAND FINAL
SEAFORTH PANSIES 1 PITTWATER 1
at Cromer Park Sat 2nd September 2006
From Pansies to Premiers After extra time, Seaforth U15/2 were crowned joint premiers in a 1 all draw with Pittwater.
The Pansies, as the boys called themselves were graded in division 3 at the commencement of the season. But after 5 matches, undefeated with an average of 6 goals a match the association decided to grade the teams again and the Pansies found themselves up in division 2.
After a defeat at the hands of Pittwater in their first division 2 match some questioned the wisdom of playing up. On a very wet Saturday at Careel Bay the Pansies came up against the competition leaders, Avalon, the runaway leaders in division 2. The boys soon showed they had remarkable spirit. On wet ground with the rain pelting down the Pansies refused to give up despite twice being behind on the scoreboard and drew the game 3 all.
As luck would have it, Seaforth came up against Avalon again in the semi final and won a tough and pulsating contest with a goal in extra time.
Last Saturday lived up to its forecast. Twenty six degrees was hot for early September and too hot to play football. Pittwater scored early off a free kick from outside the penalty area which soared above everyone into the back of the net.
Despite the heat, Seaforth continually pressed and harassed the Pittwater defense which refused to wilt. With only 3 minutes to go a great through ball saw Seaforth attack the Pittwater goal one last time to score.
Before extra time commenced, Pittwater ran off the field for refreshments and words of wisdom from their coach whereas Seaforth stayed on the ground in a huddle, without their coach, gaining strength from each other showing they wanted to win more than the opposition.
With a fantastic display of skill and determination combined with a never say die attitude and a willingness to support their teammates that surprised parents, the coaching team and most importantly the opposition, the Pansies and Pittwater finished extra time tied at nil all.
Congratulations... Pansies!!
- Report by Ivor Livingston
Seaforth Ladies 12/3 Champs V Avalon
GRAND FINAL
SEAFORTH CHAMPS 1 AVALON 0
at Cromer Park 27th August 2006
Avalon came down to Cromer prepared for battle, and challenged the Champs in a way they'd not experienced all year.
I don't think anyone would have been surprised if Avalon had snatched this grand final, because they played really well, but superb defence, unbelievable goal-keeping and a brilliantly-taken opportunity late in the game won the day for the mighty Champs.
Seaforth started more positively, and forced three early corners, but solid scrambling defence from the Avalon ladies kept the Champs at bay. We might have scored but just couldn't convert half-chances into goals.
Suddenly it was Avalon's turn, and a lightning-fast raid almost paid dividends. Rachael Ewing-Flynn found herself alone in the goal, Avalon hard on attack: the first shot was parried away, and then she had to dive in spectacular fashion to deny the Reds a goal.
Now the Champs were under siege, and a new Avalon attack brought another superb save from Rachael. The halftime whistle couldn't come soon enough, because Avalon seemed to be growing in confidence.
The Champs came out firing after the break, & started to impose some early authority, but Avalon came powering back. Once again they laid siege to our goal & Rachael had to make a dramatic diving save to her left. Two Avalon corners were scrambled away, but the Champs were right under the pump. Could we hold on?
Suddenly, almost from nothing, came the turning point. The Champs finally cleared it downfield, and the girls pushed forward. The ball was taken into the Avalon box, then cleared; in again, and cleared again, but Annalise had drifted up and found herself in the middle of the pitch about 30 metres out from goal. A lovely long, powerful ball fell deep in the square, and somehow the Avalon goalie had three Seaforth attackers right on top of her and no help in sight. One shot was blocked, and the goalie appeared to have it covered, but Brigette swooped, took the ball from the Avalon fingertips and speared it into the back of the net. A really good, gritty goal that energised the team and the spectators.
There were still 10 minutes to go, and Avalon refused to lie down. More pressure was exerted, minutes seemed to take forever, and wave after wave of red jersies threatened a late equaliser, but finally the whistle went and our young ladies had completed a most remarkable season, giving supercoach Digby his first grand final success in many, many years of football.
Thanks for a great year, Digby: you certainly brought out the best in our girls. And thanks, too, to the parents, the grandparents, the siblings and the Seaforth club itself, because this club has a lovely "feel" about it. It's a family club, and it was terrific to see so many happy faces at the end. Well done, ladies.
For the record, we won 15 of our 16 games for the year (four were lost to the rain), and the Champs scored 62 goals while conceding only four. The last time we conceded a goal was way back on May 21st against Wakehurst when the Champs won 2-1 at home.
For an earlier report of the Seaforth Ladies U12/Div 3 Semi-Final: Champs V Brookvale, which includes some great photo's, please click on the following link: Champs Semi Report
NB: UPDATED 26/8 - please note the change of the U15/1, U16/1, U18/1 & U18/2's for the finals day on 2nd September.
Richard Wright
President
Seaforth FC
23rd August 2006
Ex-SFC Junior U18 'Referee of the Year'
At the recent Manly Warringah Football Referees Association Annual
Meeting, ex-Seaforth FC junior Adam Trevor was awarded 'U18 Referee Of
The Year 2006'.
Previously also 'Rookie Of The Year 2004' Adam has now
been a black and white for three seasons.
He reffed around six matches per week this year including many Manly United Premier Youth League games, Premier and Development League matches outside the MWFA area, and
although still only 16 years of age even a local AL2R Senior match.
Over the coming weeks Adam will be reffing both the 16/1 Ladies and Mixed Grand Finals at Cromer Park. In October he will be representing the MWFRA at a state finals series.
Well done Adam, all at Seaforth FC congratulate you on your effort & achievement. A top role model for our great game, we hope many more players will continue in your footsteps.
Good luck with your upcoming appointments.
Richard Wright
President
Seaforth FC
8th August 2006
Young Matildas Squad for Russia
Edwards names World Championship squad
Qantas Young Matildas coach Alistair Edwards has announced his squad that will represent Australia at the FIFA U-20 Women's World Championship to be held in Russia later this month.
The team will be captained by Sally Shipard who is one of seven players with senior national team experience. Canberra-based Shipard, who already has 26 senior caps to her name at the age of 18, will be joined by vice-captains Collette McCallum and Kylie Ledbrook, plus Leah Blayney and Lydia Williams, all of whom were in the Qantas Matildas squad that qualified for the 2007 FIFA Women´s World Cup in Adelaide last month. Queensland defensive duo Kim Carroll and Clare Polkinghorne also have experience with the senior team.
The age limit for the 2006 edition of the tournament has been increased from 19 to 20 with an U-17 Women´s World Cup scheduled to be introduced in 2008. Eleven players are backing up from the previous tournament held in Thailand two years ago, including Shipard, McCallum, Ledbrook, Blayney, Carroll, Alison Logue, Caitlin Cooper, Jenna Tristram, Danielle Brogan, Nicole Somi and Leena Khamis.
“We have some good depth in a number of positions so it was a difficult squad to select and there are undoubtedly a number of players that were unlucky to miss out on selection,’ says Qantas Young Matildas coach Alistair Edwards.
“There is a lot of experience in the squad with a number of players having already represented Australia at senior level which is a great benefit, not only in playing terms, but also in assisting in the development of the more junior members of the squad.
“The team have had a good preparation for the tournament and have spent a significant time together through regular camps.
“The team also had a rigorous qualifying campaign which has been one of the great benefits of the move to Asia. The results achieved against some of the best nations in Asia have helped greatly with the team´s self-belief.
“Much like the Socceroos the team believes in it´s abilities, though at this level, and in such a competitive group, it can just be the bounce of the ball that can ultimately decide a match. “
The Qantas Young Matildas squad for the FIFA U-20 Women´s World Championship is:
Goalkeepers
Lydia Williams (current home city – Canberra), Alison Logue (Newcastle), Kate Stewart (Hervey Bay)
The Qantas Young Matildas became the first Australian team to qualify for a World Championship via an Asian qualifying tournament when they defeated Japan in a play-off for third in Malaysia in April. China and DPR (North) Korea will be the other teams representing Asia in Russia.
Australia have been dealt a tough draw after being matched with South American champions Brazil, European champions and host nation Russia, plus Oceania champions New Zealand in Group A of the 16-nation tournament.
Match Schedule
Australia v New Zealand, Petrovsky Stadium, St Petersburg
17 August, 4pm (10pm EST)
Australia v Brazil, Petrovsky Stadium, St Petersburg
20 August, 4pm (10pm EST)
Australia v Russia, Torpedo Stadium, Moscow
23 August, 4pm (10pm EST)
Australia´s match against New Zealand in St Petersburg on August 17 will be the first of the tournament although the other Group A match later that evening between Russia and Brazil is considered the official opening match of the tournament. Three days later Australia will meet Brazil, also in St Petersburg, before moving to Moscow for the final group match against Russia on August 23. The final will be played in Moscow on September 3.
Meanwhile, three Australian match officials have been appointed to the tournament including referee Tammy Ogston, plus assistant referees Airlie Keen and Jacqueline Leleu.
FIFA U-20 WOMEN´S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, RUSSIA 2006
TV COVERAGE - SBS-TV:
Thursday 17 August @11pm
Australia v New Zealand - DELAYED
(Followed by Brazil v Russia @ 1am – LIVE)
Sunday 20 August @ 11pm
Australia v Brazil - DELAYED
Wednesday 23 August @ 11pm
Australia v Russia - DELAYED
Quarter Final (dependant on Australia appearing)
Saturday 26 August @ 9.45pm (LIVE) or Sunday 27 August @ 12.45am (LIVE)
Semi Finals
Thursday 31 August @ 9.45pm (LIVE)
(Followed by second semi final)
Match for 3rd place (dependent on Australia appearing)
Sunday 3 September @ 10.45pm (LIVE)
The end of the Season is fast approaching! Have you thought about a gift for your coach yet?
Most teams choose to give their coach a gift at the end of the season in appreciation of all his/her hard work during the season. Most of us seem to leave it to the last minute and rush out and buy grog. Why not organize something more lasting?
Seaforth FC has a range of merchandise that your coach would love. We have Polos, Jackets, Fleecies, Sports Bags, Caps & beanies - all with the Seaforth FC logo. You can also have personalized monogramming. Our website has been updated with photos of the gear. Check it out at the Club Shop
These orders need to be placed by Saturday 12th August to ensure they are all ready in time for your end of season celebrations. All orders must be pre-paid by either cash, cheque or credit card. You can download a 'SFC Gear Order' form by clicking on the link below:
GEAR ORDER 2006 (doc file - Microsoft Word req'd, 25kb)
(to download, right click on file name & choose 'Save Target as...)
Richard Wright
President
Seaforth FC
14th July 2006
Latest SFC Newsletter + Soccer Post
The latest editions of the SFC Newsletter & 'Soccer Post' are now available on the website.
At this stage of the season we have 25 teams in the top 4 of their tables. A fantastic achievement by all players & their coaching staff.
Well done to all teams & keep it going!
Below is a list of the sides & their current standing:
During the first week of the school holidays, Seaforth FC hosted two soccer camps whcih were conducted by Coerver Oceania (Soccer NSW). Initially, there was only going to be one held, but due to the incredible demand for places, another camp was scheduled in the afternoon and this camp also booked out very quickly resulting in a number of players having to be turned away.
We apologise for this, but as the school holiday camps have only been running at Seaforth over the last few months, we did not expect the high number of players who wanted to attend. This will be rectified in the future.
Whilst we were a little unlucky with the weather, the camps were a great success with over 200 players attending the whole week. We have had some great feedback and look forward to seeing the results of the camp showing in our players increased skill and success in their games at the weekend.
Thanks very much to all concerned in making these camps a success inlcuding of course Oscar Gonzalez, Coerver Oceania Director, our age co-ordinators, team managers and coaches and of course the parents and players.
Sharon Egger
Coaching Director
Seaforth FC
5th July 2006
Club Merchandise
There is now a section on the website where you can view some of the football gear (tracksuits, caps, beanies etc) available for purchase through SFC.
To view the range, click on the following link for the Club Shop
Richard Wright
President
Seaforth FC
29th June 2006
Ups & downs of the Socceroos
Millions of Australians now know what hundreds of millions worldwide believe - football is a lot like life. Sometimes it's beautiful. Sometimes life sucks.
For all the courage and endeavour they've shown, the respect and kudos they've earned, the new friends and fans they've made with their fantastic performances at the World Cup, the Socceroos also depart Germany as proof of what an unfair place the world can be.
When they arrived, few expected the Socceroos to get where they were on Monday - a split-second away from extra-time that probably would have seen them through to the last eight at the expense of a three-time world champion.
Yet the players did. They really believed they could go much further - the penalty that wasn't against Italy robbed them of the chance to ever find out.
Master coach Guus Hiddink had laid the groundwork brilliantly. Three carefully selected friendlies, nearly three weeks of intensive physical training to make them the fittest team in the tournament, and successfully harnessing a work ethic, never-say-die attitude and brotherhood possessed by few sporting teams.
Hiddink also drew on the fact Australia had not been to the World Cup finals for 32 years. The world - and every one of your countrymen and women - will be watching, he said. So go sit them all on their backside, and make them fall in love with you.
From their opening 20 minutes against Japan, it was clear this team wasn't the novelty act of swagmen and Crocodile Dundees the world expected.
Every Socceroo hugged every other before the game. Words were exchanged. Then they went out and played composed, creative, committed possession football. The type the world's elite play, rather than the panicked, crash-and-bash of Socceroos old.
A shocking refereeing decision - and wouldn't that become a recurring theme - left them an undeserved goal down against Japan. They rode the cusp of elimination until the final six minutes. Two Tim Cahill goals and a John Aloisi strike later and Socceroos fever had a grip.
World champion Brazil was next. The hip-swivelling samba kings versus the hip and shoulder Aussies, said critics who viewed the Socceroos as a physical team. But in Munich the world realised Australians could play football. Led by player of the tournament Lucas Neill, the Socceroos danced toe-to-toe with Brazil.
The only time Australia got out of step was in front of goal - and every time they tripped over German referee Markus Merk, blowing his whistle and wielding cards like a loose cannon on the dance floor gyrating to his own beat. Merk hammered the Socceroos mercilessly as they lost 2-0.
Now for Croatia in Stuttgart. A goalkeeping error from Zeljko Kalac had the Socceroos again on the verge of bowing out. Up bobbed Harry Kewell, riding Australia's wave of fitness and fighting spirit to make it 2-2.
Croatia's Aussie-born Joe Simunic and English ref Graham Poll played their own game of yellow-card poker. Simunic kept rugby-tackling Aussies and raising the stakes, Poll kept giving him cards, seemingly unable to grasp amid the high drama unfolding that one plus one plus one is actually three.
Luckily, it mattered little and Australia eventually was on its way to the elite round of the World Cup. Fifteen thousand joyous Aussies in the Gottlieb-Daimler-Stadion banged their heads to AC-DC's You Shook Me All Night Long long after the final whistle - millions more at home celebrated just as wildly having seen something historic, dramatic, and quite extraordinary.
More was to come against Italy in the round of 16.
Harry Kewell on crutches with gout, of all things. Italy down to 10 men for 40 minutes and defending bravely. Australia unable to break them down, the game bound for extra-time. Another refereeing atrocity as Italy's Fabio Grosso tumbled over Socceroo Neill.
Spanish ref Luiz Medina Cantalejo pointed to the penalty spot and the Socceroos to the exit door. It was over. A nation transfixed wept.
Football - a sport with such slender margins - is like no other. It can leave you breathless, render you speechless. It can elate you, frustrate you, deflate you, bring every emotion to the surface and beyond.
The Socceroos have done it all to us in the past 15 days - four more compelling episodes of sporting drama back-to-back you may never see. They now have the potential to galvanise Australia regularly like our cricketers.
In the world's eyes now, Australia is a respected football nation. The Socceroos have plenty of work to do to become a Brazil, Germany, Argentina or Italy. But they are many steps closer than two weeks ago.
And so are we, to becoming a nation which truly embraces the real football like the rest of the world, thanks to one of Australia's finest and most memorable sporting performances.
The following games have been cancelled this weekend:
u/7 Seaforth Bears, u/7 Seaforth Pythons, u/8 White Tigers, u/7 Soccerettes,
u/8 Seaforth Sharks, u/8 Killer Whales, u/8 Wallabies
Richard Wright
President
Seaforth FC
23rd June 2006>
GROUNDS UPDATE
Tania Park, Bantry Bay Reserve, Balgowlah Oval & Manly West Park
will remain closed & are unavailable for use over the weekend.
Kierle Park & Seaforth Oval will be open tomorrow & available for use.
Richard Wright
President
Seaforth FC
16th June 2006
SFC Newsletter June 2006
The SFC Newsletter for June 2006 is now available for download.
Also available is the latest 'Soccer Post'.
The next Junior Licence coaching course - the first Football Federation Australia / Australian Coaching Council qualification open to coaches - will be run at Cromer Park after the World Cup in mid-July. The details are as follows:
COURSE: Junior Licence Coaching Course
DATE: July 16 (SUN), July 17 (MON), July 24 (MON)
TIME: 8am - 1pm (SUN), 6pm - 9pm (MON), 6pm - 9pm (MON)
COST: $110-00 (Cheque or cash only)
Cheques payable to MWFA and posted to:
MWFA c/- Phil Moss PO Box 455, Narrabeen, 2101
PLEASE NOTE: PAYMENT WILL CONFIRM YOUR BOOKING
INSTRUCTORS: Phil Moss - MWFA Director of Coaching/MUFC Head Coach
Vicki Linton - MUFC 1st Grade Women's Coach
BOOKINGS: Call the MWFA office on 9982-6228
or email mossy@mwfa.com.au
6th June 2006
Coerver School Holiday Coaching Camp
"World's No.1 Soccer Skills Teaching Method"
COERVER COACHING SOCCER CAMPS
The focus of these camps is to dramatically improve technique which given the dynamic speed of the modern game is essential to all young players.
Increasingly more the demand placed on professional soccer players to have superior technique, dynamic 1 v 1 skills, and blistering speed not to mention the mental processes to make quick decision at the right time for the benefit of the team have become the basic skills needed for future soccer success.
These attributes can only be mastered between a window period for players aged
5-13 years before it becomes increasing more difficult to obtain these essential skills. We call this "The Golden Year's of Development"
Each member of COERVER® kids club receives:
* 12 hours of instruction with accredited coaches
* "NEW" COERVER® kids club Australian World Cup T-shirt and ball
* "NEW" COERVER® kids club show bag with give aways and discount coupons
* Certificate of participation
Please bring joggers, wet weather equipment should we have inclement weather
The Coerver Application form is available below to download:
- to download: right click on file & choose 'Save Target As'
coerver camp leaflet.doc Microsoft Word file, 288kb
Sharon Egger
Coaching Director
Seaforth FC
5th June 2006 - updated 8/6 Ground Closures
Ovals were inspected at Midday today (Thursday). Bantry Bay Reserve, Seaforth Oval, Balgowlah Oval, Tania Park & Manly West Park will remain closed until further notice. Kierle Park is open.
NB: If you have any doubts about whether games/training etc are on/off, please check the 'Wet Weather' section on the website: Wet Weather
Further NB: the weather is fine and no grounds are presently closed in Germany!
Richard Wright
President
Seaforth FC
26th May 2006
Latest SFC Newsletter
The latest SFC Newsletter is now hot off the presses and available for download.
A slice of sporting history from the Socceroos' FIFA World Cup qualification match at Telstra Stadium will be auctioned to raise funds for the next generation of Australia's World Cup footballers.
The penalty spot where Australia's World Cup dream became a reality, along with one of the original match balls used in the unforgettable qualifier against Uruguay, will be auctioned with proceeds going to the Johnny Warren Football Foundation.
Socceroo John Aloisi, whose successful penalty kick clinched Australia's shootout victory, launched the Johnny Warren penalty spot charitable auction at Telstra Stadium.
The penalty spot, preserved and encased in glass with one of the three original match balls used last November, is a rare sporting artefact commemorating one of the nation's greatest sporting moments.
Australians who wish to bid on this piece of sporting history can visit www.eBay.com.au/charity to register their interest from today. The auction opens on Monday 29 May and will close on Thursday 8 June.
The winning bid will be announced on the SBS World Cup Show (7pm) and www.eBay.com.au on Thursday 8 June.
Speaking at Telstra Stadium, John Aloisi said he was honored to contribute to the work of the Johnny Warren Football Foundation.
"The World Cup qualification at Telstra Stadium last November was the night that changed everything for Australian football," said Aloisi.
"Like all football people, I was sorry Johnny Warren wasn't here to witness the moment he'd dreamed about and worked hard to achieve.
"Now I'm delighted to launch the auction because it will help to continue the work that Johnny started so many years ago."
SBS Head of Sport, Les Murray, said the network as the official Australian broadcaster of the FIFA World Cup Germany 2006 was delighted the auction proceeds would fund grassroots development.
"Qualifying for the World Cup is a milestone for Australia as a football nation, but as Johnny Warren said so many times it's not the end of the quest, just the beginning," said Les Murray.
"In June and July thousands of young Australian footballers will watch the FIFA World Cup on SBS and go out into the parks to mimic the world's best. That's why we're supporting the Johnny Warren Football Foundation and this auction. It's all about developing our next generation to play the beautiful game as Johnny loved it."
The penalty spot and match ball will be on public display at Telstra Stadium before being part of a Powerhouse Museum football exhibition from Monday 5 June. The Powerhouse exhibition, 'The World Cup dream: stories of Australia's soccer mums and dads', explores the influence of migration on Australia's football culture; a theme Johnny Warren took up in his best-selling autobiography 'Sheilas, Wogs & Poofters'.
The Johnny Warren Football Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation whose mission is "achieving Johnny Warren's dream of an Australian team winning the football World Cup".
The Foundation funds coaching and development programs for talented junior football players across Sydney and regional NSW.
Johnny's nephew and Foundation board member, Jamie Warren, said the Johnny Warren penalty spot auction would directly assist the next generation of Australian footballers.
"Johnny had a great belief that Aussie players could be as good as or better than the world's best footballers if they were given all the right opportunities," said Jamie.
"At a young age that means expert coaching and encouragement to play with the skill and flair of the world's best from South America, Europe, Africa and beyond.
"The funds from the auction will go towards this mission. I'm sure there are many companies and individuals who'll be bidding, not just to own this amazing memorabilia, but to support Johnny's dream."
The Johnny Warren penalty spot auction is a collaborative effort between the Johnny Warren Football Foundation, SBS Television, Telstra Stadium, eBay Australia and Grand Slam International.
The auction will be verified by eBay trading assistant GoingGone, helping charities raise money on eBay.
Powerhouse Museum will include the penalty spot & match ball in the exhibition, 'The World Cup dream: stories of Australia's soccer mums and dads', from Monday 5 June.
TO BID ON THE JOHNNY WARREN PENALTY SPOT AUCTION 1. Go to www.eBay.com.au and register as an eBay member. Registering is free.
2. Click on the Johnny Warren Penalty Spot Auction link on the Charity homepage: www.eBay.com.au/charity, read the description, terms and conditions and payment options and place your bid.
3. Enter your maximum bid. eBay will continue to bid automatically on your behalf until the maximum amount you have nominated is reached.
18th May 2006
New World Cup section on website
There is now a new World Cup 2006 section on the SFC website.
It contains AEST kick off times for all matches televised live by SBS. There is also a 'downloads' area with various World Cup related files plus a 'photo gallery'.
As of this morning (Wed 17/5) all ovals have now been re-opened.
Richard Wright
President
Seaforth FC
15th May 2006
Ground Closures
The following grounds are currently CLOSED until further notice:
Seaforth Oval, Tania Park,
Manly West, Balgowlah Oval
NB: If you have any doubts about whether games/training etc are on/off, please check the 'Wet Weather' section on the website: Wet Weather
Richard Wright
President
Seaforth FC
10th May 2006 Ex Seaforth Junior makes NSW Squad
Ex Seaforth junior Leigh Egger has been selected to play for New South Wales U13 Squad. Leigh is the son of our very popular Coaching Director Sharon
Egger.
Leigh has played all his Junior Football at Seaforth. He is a very hard working and dedicated player, and has put a great deal of time and dedication into being able to reach the level that he has.
This achievement is even greater considering the number of players that he has managed to overcome in the Selection Trials. And to Leigh's parents Sharon and Gary, you must be very proud of your son’s achievements.
I want to, on behalf of all everybody associated with the Club, wish Leigh all the very best in his future playing career. sure that you will all join with me to wish
him the very best in his future career. And I bet he has one proud Mum!
Richard Wright
President
Seaforth FC
8th May 2006
Seaforth FC Newsletter May 2006
Our second Seaforth FC newsletter for the 2006 season, Volume #2 May, is now available for download.
Season rosters for canteen duty, BBQ, nets etc are now available on the website.
To view click on the following link: 2006 Team Roster
Richard Wright
President
Seaforth FC
4th May 2006
International Football Film Festival
Shoot goals - shoot movies!
International Football Film Festival
Chauvel Cinema (Oatley/Oxford St, Paddington)
19 - 21 May 2006
For the first time since 1974 Australia will take part in the Football World Cup Finals in Germany. This is reason enough for the Goethe-Institut Sydney to stage the first ever International Football
If you thought the world’s favourite game was just about 11 men (or women) chasing a ball – think again: The drama unfolds on the lawn and behind the scenes!
The Dutch opening film "The Other Final" (2003) takes viewers to a play-off between the teams of Bhutan and the Caribbean island of Montserrat. Both teams take up the bottom places in the FIFA team rankings, but the passion there is as heated as it is at the official final of the 2002 World Cup taking place at the very same time.
"Liberated Zone" (Germany 2002) explores the role of football in a small town community and shows that football has the potential to overcome racial prejudice. "Fever Pitch" (UK 1999, presented by the British Council) is a romantic comedy about the love affair between a man, a woman and a football team, based on Nick Hornsby’s autobiographical novel. "Depth of Field" (Germany 2004) equally explores the complicated relationship between the myth-like passion for the team and its players and love in real life. "Le Ballon d’Or" (Guinea 1993) and "Fimpen" (Sweden 1973) are fascinating stories about the liberating force of football in the lives of two young boys.
"Boleiros" (Brazil 1998) and "Peladão" (Germany 2005) take the audience to the home of the World Cup favourite: Meet old football stars revelling in their glorious past and beauty queens in the jungle outback providing the perfect backdrop to the world’s largest – but still widely unknown – football tournament in the Brazilian city of Manaus.
A short film compilation rendering the title to the entire Festival "Shoot goals - Shoot Movies" was commissioned by the Talent Campus of the Berlin International Film Festival: Here young film makers from 28 countries take a very light-hearted approach to football.
Also in the program: Football short films produced by the Australian Film Television and Radio School for SBS Television.
The Football Film Festival is part of a comprehensive season of football related events organised by the Goethe-Institut Sydney in preparation for the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
The Festival will be opened by Les Murray, head of SBS sports on May 19 at 6:00 pm. Tickets are available from 4 May via www.mca-tix.com or 1 300 306 776.
Red blooded football fans will do anything for hottest ticket around
It's not a blood sport, but Aussie football fans will do almost anything for a
World Cup ticket - they're even prepared to give blood for it.
As the anticipation mounts, the Australian Red Cross Blood Service today
revealed any one who attends a donor centre to give blood during May and
June will have the chance to win a trip to Germany to see the World Cup Final
and three nights accommodation, courtesy of Emirates.
And it doesn't stop there. Five runners up will receive the next best thing to
being there - a 42" Fujitsu plasma television to catch all the World Cup action.
There is no catch to this once in a lifetime opportunity - all you need to do is attend a donor to give blood during May and June and tell us why you decided to be a
'special' Australian.
It's the Australian Red Cross Blood Service way of saying thank you for helping to
save the lives of thousands of Australians every day.
Former Socceroo and Fox Sports Commentator, Robbie Slater, said, "A chance to go
to Germany for the World Cup is an awesome opportunity. As your body keeps
discarding and replenishing blood all the time whether you give blood or not - you
may as well put that 'spare' blood to good use. It could be your ticket to the World
Cup."
Operation Lifeblood is the Australian Red Cross Blood Service's largest national new
donor recruitment campaign designed to encourage 45,000 new donors to give blood
throughout May, June and July.
Make an appointment to give blood during Operation Lifeblood 20006 - call 13 14 95.
Visit www.foxsports.com to find out how to enter.
27th April 2006
Coerver School Holiday Camp
The Coerver School Holiday camp held at Seaforth Oval in the first week of the holidays was a major success. We had approximately 100 players attend and a great time was had by all.
Matt Osman from the Central Coast Mariners came to visit the camp and was interviewed by the players. Some very important topics were covered, such as "What type of car do you drive?". Another lovely child pointed out quite gleefully that the Mariners lost to Sydney FC in the grand final - a comment that Matt handled very gallantly.
The feedback from players and parents has been fantastic and given the success of the camp, Coerver have decided to hold another camp in the July school holidays.
Keep checking our website for more info - or just ask your manager. If you would like to discuss any aspects of the camp, you can give me a call on 0421 475840.
Sharon Egger
Coaching Director
Seaforth FC
27th April 2006
Dream come true
NORTH Balgowlah teenager Olivia Kennedy still wakes up every morning pinching herself.
In the space of five months she has gone from being a fringe player with potential to a mainstay of Australia's Young Matildas soccer team. Her amazing dream became even more surreal last week when the Young Matildas qualified for the FIFA under-20 Women's World Championship finals to be played in Russia.
"It's been a crazy ride," the 18-year-old defender said. I have enjoyed every bit of it. "To go from not even being in the squad to going to the World Cup is unbelievable."
But to achieve the feat the Young Matildas had to come through an agonising play-off with Japan. The Australians were behind twice before winning 3-2. It's the first time an Australian team has won through to qualify for a FIFA World Championship event through the Asian Football Confederation.
And Kennedy says her team now deserve to be respected by the game's superpowers. "This a big thing for women's football in Australia," she said. "I don't think other countries took us seriously before when we were going through Oceania. But to go through Asia and beat China along the way proves we deserve to be there. We are a strong, competitive team and we are improving all the time. The big countries need to respect us now".
Kennedy, a strong-tackling defender, now believes the Young Matildas have the potential to make an impact at the third edition of the tournament. "Anything is possible," said Kennedy. "We've been working very hard at our training camps and getting more experience. There was a lot of pressure on us to qualify but we came through. Going up against big teams like the USA and Germany doesn't worry us.'
But before getting the chance to play those superpowers, Australia must qualify through a tough pool in which they are pitted against Brazil, Russia and trans-Tasman rivals New Zealand. The tournament begins on August 17.
19th April 2006
Young Matildas Seal 3rd Place Australia beat Japan 3-2 to secure third place in the AFC Under-19 Women's Championship at Kuala Lumpur Cheras Stadium on Tuesday. The victory ensures that Australia would join China PR and Korea DPR in the world finals this August in Russia.
Japan, who topped Group A and looked to be one of the best teams in the tournament, failed to make an impact when they needed to, allowing the Aussies to twice fight back. The Japanese led 1-0 and then 2-1 before Australia, making their debut in an AFC finals, applied the killer blows.
For Australian coach Alistair Edwards, it was a bittersweet victory. "While I’m very happy for Australia, I am also sad for the Japanese team because, in my view, Japan has been the best team in this tournament." Edwards, however, said Australia will do their best to fly the flag for Asia in Russia.
"We have qualified for the finals twice before as a member of the Oceania federation," said Edwards. But this time we are going as an Asian team and I can tell you that our players are proud to represent Asia in this competition and we will do our best for the continent."
Japanese coach Morinao Imaizumi suffered his second successive disappointment after his team were beaten by China PR in a penalty shootout in Saturday's semi-finals. "It was a tough match because Australia are a very strong team," said Imaizumi. "Both sides showed some great skills. My players did their best but there was something lacking in their performances. We have to go back and analyse what we did wrong and hopefully come back stronger for the next tournament."
Japan took the lead on 10 minutes when midfielder Mizuho Sakaguchi put the ball in the Australian net. The Aussies fought back and equalised only eight minutes later when Leena Khamis dribbled uncontested into the Japanese box before beating goalkeeper Shiori Kobayashi.
The Japanese then restored their lead with one of the best goals of the tournament. A clever backheel from Sakaguchi sent the Aussie defence the wrong way and allowed Yumi Uetsuji to fire in a brilliant cross. Yuki Nagasai applied the finishing touch with an excellent diving header.
The Australians, however, again refused to give up and substitute Jenna Tristam equalised with 15 minutes left. Collette McCallum scored the winner for the Aussies with a goal three minutes from full-time.
17th April 2006
Young Matildas lose Semi Final 4-2
The Qantas Young Matildas have been beaten 4-2 by DPR Korea in their semi final of the AFC U-19 Women´s Championship in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. They will now face Japan in the 3rd/4th play-off, with the winner of that game to also gain a berth at the FIFA U-20 Women´s World Championship in Russia later this year.
Australia was always playing catch up in the heavy conditions, with DPR Korea scoring twice in the opening 15 minutes, although Sasha McDonnell pulled a goal back before the break. DPR made it 3-1 early in the second half, but Sally Shipard brought it back to 3-2 with 10 minutes remaining. It was all Australia in the closing stages, but DPR hit on the break and made it 4-2 right on full time to advance to the final.
The match started late due to the late finish of the first semi final, which went all the way to penalties, with China advancing 5-3. It also started in a torrential downpour and DPR Korea took full advantage early.
After 6 minutes, Australian goalkeeper Lydia Williams was unable to hold a low skimming shot and the rebound fell nicely for S.H. Kim and she struck her shot home from close range. Kim added a second goal after 15 minutes when she slid in to guide the ball home after a good cross in behind the Aussie defence. 2-0 down and a mountain to climb.
But climb back they did, as first Sasha McDonnell tested the DPR Korea on 22 minutes with a chip and then Servet Uzunlar had a shot tipped onto the crossbar a minute later. Collette McCallum shaved the post from a free kick and Shipard had a 20-metre effort well saved by the keeper, as Australia started to dominate.
That dominance was rewarded in the 40th minute, when the impressive McDonnell pounced on a rebound from the DPR Keeper, who failed to hold onto McCallum´s free kick. Olivia Kennedy almost made it level before the break, when stole the ball off the DPR defence and shot from an acute angle, the ball striking the post and just eluding McDonnell in front of goal.
Australia was looking to continue the momentum at the end of the first half at the start of the second half, but seven minutes in Ra scored with a diving header to give DPR a 3-1 run lead, against the run of play.
From then on it was pretty much Australia with all the possession, with DPR content to sit on the lead and stall at every opportunity. Shipard and substitute Caitlin Cooper went just wide with shots, while McCallum had a one-on-one opportunity saved by the keeper.
The DPR keeper then made another great save to deny McDonnell, but the pressure finally told in the 81st minute, when a brilliant team move was finished off by Shipard from 10 metres, to set up a grandstand finish.
Try as they might, the Aussies couldn´t find a way past the DPR keeper and in the last minute, DPR sealed the win with a rare foray forward in the second half, with Ra making no mistake from 10 metres.
A disappointed Alistair Edwards lamented the poor start, but said their was still a lot of positives to come out of the performance. "We conceded two early goals during the torrential downpour and after that we played our way back into the game really well," said Edwards. "Sasha (McDonnell) was electrifying upfront and caused them all sorts of problems."
"We had our chances to win the game hitting the woodwork three times as well as not taking three our four other chances that we would usually have converted." Not taking anything away from DPR Korea, they took their chances well, but we are all disappointed that we let this one slip. This is the first time that we have tasted defeat since our campaign started last year and although we could have done a few things a lot better tonight we will take a lot of positives out of the game."
"These type of tough competitive games is what being a part of the AFC is all about."
They now face a tough match to qualify for the FIFA U-20 Women´s World Cup finals against Japan, who like Australia finished top of their group and were surprisingly beaten in their semi final by China. The game will kick-off at 5.00pm on Tuesday April 18 in Kuala Lumpur.
AFC U-19 Women's Championships Malaysia 2006
Saturday 15 April - 7.45pm kick-off
Kuala Lumpur Stadium, Cheras
Conditions: 25oC, heavy rain (eased towards end of first half), pitch heavy & slippery
Australia 2 (Sasha McDonnell 40', Sally Shipard 81')
DPR Korea 4
Australia line-up: Lydia Williams (gk); Clare Polkinghorne, Danielle Brogan (Victoria Balomenos 74'), Kim Carroll, Olivia Kennedy, Sally Shipard (c), Servet Uzunlar (Caitlin Cooper 57'), Sasha McDonnell, Kylie Ledbrook, Collette McCallum, Leena Khamis
14th April 2006
Young Matildas finish top of Group
The Qantas Young Matildas have finished on top of Group B at the AFC U-19 Women's Championship after a comfortable 7-0 win over Jordan tonight.
After a delayed start to the game due to lightning near the ground, it didn't take long for the girls to gain ascendancy when it started with Caitlin Cooper scoring two goals inside the first 20 minutes. Amy Jackson and Kylie Ledbrook added a further two goals to make 4-0 at the break. Sasha McDonnell, Renee Cartwright and an own goal made it 7-0 at full time.
They will now play DPR Korea in the semi finals on Saturday at 9.45pm AEST, with the winner earning a berth at the FIFA U-20 Women's World Championship in Russia later this year.
After dominating possession early, Australia finally broke the deadlock in the 11th minute, when the Jordan defence failed to clear a cross from Olivia Kennedy, the ball falling invitingly for Cooper who drove her shot from the edge of the area. Kylie Ledbrook thought she had scored Australia's second goal in the 15th minute when her corner kick sailed inside the far post, but the goal was ruled out by the referee.
Two minutes later though it was 2-0 when another corner, saw a scramble ensue and Cooper was on hand to stab home. Amy Jackson made it three in the 32nd minute when she headed home a Leah Blayney cross and four minutes later Ledbrook struck home a free kick from outside the box for a 4-0 half time lead.
Half time substitute Sasha McDonnell made it 5-0 when she crashed home a shot from the corner of the six-yard box. Renee Cartwright added a sixth goal in the 61st minute, when she ran on to the ball for a simple tap in after a neat dummy by McDonnell. The scoring was wrapped up by an own goal in the 72nd minute, although the Jordanian keeper did well to keep at least more Australian goal bound efforts late in the game.
Alistair Edwards praised the girls efforts, especially as complacency could have set in, with the team already qualified for the semi finals.
"Having already qualified for the semi final it was again encouraging to see the players put in another solid, high tempo performance to top the group against a defensive-minded Jordan," said a delighted Edwards. "We have a fully fit squad to choose from against DPR Korea and having used the whole squad during the group games everyone is looking fresh and focused for the big game on Saturday."
Match Details:
Thursday 13 April - 7.45pm kick-off
MPPJ Stadium, Petaling Jaya
Conditions: 30c, rain at start then humid, pitch damp, slippery
Australia 7 (Caitlin Cooper 11'/17', Amy Jackson 32', Kylie Ledbrook 36', Sasha McDonnell 54', Renee Cartwright 61', own goal 72')
Jordan 0
Australia line-up: Alison Logue (gk); Olivia Kennedy (Servet Uzunlar h/t), Kylie Ledbrook (c) (Sally Shipard 43'), Caitlin Cooper, Victoria Balomenos, Amy Jackson, Grace Gill, Renee Cartwright, Leena Khamis (Sasha McDonnell h/t), Nicole Somi, Leah Blayney
Subs Not used: Lydia Williams (gk); Clare Polkinghorne, Danielle Brogan, Kim Carroll, Collette McCallum
Not available: Jenna Tristram (injury)
Cautions: Ledbrook 40'
QANTAS YOUNG MATILDAS QUALIFY FOR ASIAN CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI FINALS WITH RECORD WIN
The Qantas Young Matildas have ensured qualification for the semi finals stages of the AFC Women’s U-19 Championship following a 16-0 thrashing of host nation Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur overnight.
The victory also sees the team a step closer to qualification for the FIFA U-20 Women's World Championship with the top three teams from the eight nation tournament to represent Asia in Russia later this year. Australia are now strong favourites to top Group B with the final group match against Jordan to be played tomorrow evening.
Australia held a six goal margin by half time and went on to score a further ten unanswered goals as the home team tired in the humid conditions.
Both Jenna Tristram and half time substitute Kylie Ledbrook scored four goals apiece, while Victoria Balomenos secured a hat-trick. There were doubles also for Collette McCallum and Servet Uzunlar with Leah Blayney rounding out the scoring.
The result was the biggest scoreline for the Qantas Young Matildas since the inception of the team in 2002.
Coach Alistair Edwards had made nine changes from the starting line-up which defeated China on Sunday with only McCallum and Blayney backing up.
"Some of the football played today was sheer class," said Edwards. "Having made nine changes from the opening game against China the performance of the team was quite tremendous and all 20 players have now had a taste of the action and they all have done exceptionally well."
"Playing in hot and humid conditions, it takes a lot out of the players, so we made a lot of changes. And I think the result, and indeed the performance, shows that we have strength in depth. "Having qualified for the semi final our next objective is to finish top of our group. The players' performances over the past two games have made my job of selecting the starting eleven for the next game a very difficult task."
In the other Group B match played overnight China easily accounted for Jordan with a 9-0 win.
Should Australia maintain top position in the group the likely semi final opponent will be the winner of tomorrow's final Group A match between defending champions Korea Republic and DPR Korea.
Match Details:
Australia 16 (Collette McCallum 10', 27', Leah Blayney 18', Jenna Tristram 21', 38', 60', 67', Servet Uzunlar 33', 47', Victoria Balomenos 50', 57', 87', Kylie Ledbrook 53', 57', 75', 82')
Malaysia 0
Please Note:
There will be NO goalkeeping training during the School Holidays. Thursday 13th April will be the last session this term. Training will resume on Thursday 4th May
Sharon Egger
Coaching Director
Seaforth FC
11th April 2006
Tools & Tips for New Coaches & Officials
New Web Pages for Beginner Coaches and Officials
Every year, many people (parents in particular) find themselves appointed to the position of coach or official of a sporting team - often by default as there was no one else who would volunteer to do it.
To assist new coaches and officials in their role, the Australian Sports Commission, in conjunction with State Departments of Sport and Recreation, have developed a series of new web pages - Tools and Tips for New Coaches and Officials.
Go to and click on the icon below:
The Tools and Tips for New Coaches and Officials web pages contain practical information and tools aimed at the beginner coach and official.
The web pages have been designed so that the coach or official can download and print the various documents to take away and use in their coaching or officiating role.
There is also information for clubs on ways that they can recruit and retain coaches and officials.
The web pages contain the following information:
'Survival pack': information for new coaches - information on planning, managing groups, working with parents and managing children's behaviour, and more
'Survival pack': information for new officials - information on officiating for the first time, safety, managing conflict when officiating, and more.
Templates for coaches: session plan template, player attendance and medical history forms, injury record form, and more
Templates for officials: incident report form, season planner, and more
Activity cards: game cards suitable for a range of sports.
Information for clubs: on recruiting and retaining coaches and officials
Further information: including articles and web links
So get on the web today, and help yourself to be a better coach or official!
Sharon Egger
Coaching Director
Seaforth FC
10th April 2006
Great start for Young Matildas
The Qantas Young Matildas have commenced the AFC Women's U-19 Championship in fine style with a 1-0 win over pre-tournament favourites China in Kuala Lumpur overnight.
The Qantas Young Matildas are aiming to become the first Australian side to win an AFC Championship, while a top-three finish in the eight nation tournament will ensure qualification for the 2006 FIFA U-20 Women´s World Championship to be played in Russia in September.
Queensland striker Sasha McDonnell had the distinction of being Australia's first male or female player to score in the finals of an AFC competition when she converted a Collette McCallum cross from close range nine minutes after the interval.
While the Chinese twice struck the frame of the goal later in the half, it was to prove their only threat to the goal of Australia's Lydia Williams and the Qantas Young Matildas ran out deserved winners in a match played in high humidity.
Australia took its time to get into the match after early pressure from China, but it was McDonnell that had the first decent effort after 21 minutes. She was found by McCallum at the far post, here header forcing a great save from the Chinese keeper. Right on half time and with Australia dominating, McCallum was denied by the keeper this time, who tipped her long range shot over the bar.
The breakthrough came in the 54th minute, when a patient build up by Australia, saw McCallum get in behind the defence and she crossed to McDonnell who raced onto the ball and crashed home her shot from 6 yards out.
A minute later, China were almost level when a fierce shot hit the post and with Williams the rebound was put wide. Williams could thank the wood work again in the final ten minutes, when a cross-cum-shot from the left hit the top of the crossbar. Leena Khamis could have sealed the win in the 86th minute, when she had a one-on-one with the keeper, but her shot was blocked and McCallum had the chance to shoot but was again foiled by the keeper.
Qantas Young Matildas coach Alistair Edwards was obviously delighted with the team performance and to get a first up win over a very good side.
"It was a match of high quality which we controlled for lengthy periods having possession for at least 70% of the match," said Edwards. "We scored a well-worked goal and defended exceptionally well throughout the match. It was really pleasing to see the aspects of our game that we have been concentrating on during our preparation, work so well against such high quality opposition. The quality of the teams here is extremely high with the players fully aware of the tough games that lie ahead, and we will undoubtedly need to continue to improve on the form we displayed today."
"This thoroughly deserved win has further instilled the belief that we are on the right track but there is still a lot of work to do."
In the other Group B match played overnight Jordan defeated Australia's next opponent Malaysia 2-1.
The full match schedule is:
China v Australia
Sunday 9 April - 5.30pm (7.30pm AEST), KLFA Stadium
Australia v Malaysia
Tuesday 11 April - 5.30pm (7.30pm AEST), KLFA Stadium
Australia v Jordan
Thursday 13 April - 7.45pm (9.45pm AEST), MPPJ Stadium
Saturday 15 April - Winner A v Runners-Up B, 5pm (7pm AEST), or Winner B v Runners Up A, 7.45pm (9.45pm AEST), both at KLFA Stadium
Tuesday 18 April - 3rd/4th Playoff, 5pm (7pm AEST), or Final, 7.45pm (9.45pm AEST), both at KLFA Stadium
The top two teams in each group to progress to the semi finals with the two finalists, plus the winner of the 3rd place match, to qualify for the 2006 FIFA U-20 Women´s World Championship.
Match Details
Australia 1 (Sasha McDonnell 54')
China 0
Australian line-up: Lydia Williams (gk); Claire Polkinghorne, Danielle Brogan, Kim Carroll, Olivia Kennedy, Sally Shipard, Sasha McDonnell (Victoria Balomenos 77´), Kylie Ledbrook (Caitlin Cooper 89´), Collette McCallum, Leena Khamis, Leah Blayney (Servet Uzunlar 74´)
Substitutes not used: Jenna Tristram, Alison Logue (gk), Amy Jackson, Grace Gill, Renee Cartwright, Nicole Somi
What happens when you give 14 self-confessed nerds three months of intensive and professional football training and then have them play a leading national league team?
Elite coach Andy Harper takes 14 self-confessed nerds into the grueling world of professional football and heads up the transformation of the boys whose usual obsessions are more circuit boards, naval history and robotics than football. The question that is asked at the start of this hilarious and warm-hearted series is: can three months of intense training prepare these 14 young men, all complete novices, to compete against all-star team?
Over eight episodes, the players undergo tough physical training and become the fittest they have ever been. Mixed into their already busy schedule of learning rules and tactics are matches against surprising teams that will truly test their focus and strength of character.
Throughout the series the Nerds have the aspirational goal of taking on one of this country's strongest and most talented sides - Melbourne Victory. The purpose of the program is to take mice and turn them into men, to give the self-confessed nerds a sense of team spirit, to give them the courage to tackle the unknown and to have a lot of fun along the way...but winning isn't everything to Nerds FC.
Leading up to the broadcast of the 2006 World Cup, tune in to Nerds FC every Friday night from April 14th at 7:30pm on SBS Television.
For more information & a few short video clips of Nerds FC in action, visit: www20.sbs.com.au/nerdsfc/
31st March 2006
Seaforth FC Newsletter April 2006
Our first Seaforth FC newsletter for the 2006 season, Volume #1 April, is now available for download.
29th March 2006
Offside Interpretation & Clarification
We have received the following interpretation for the new offside law from Richard Lorenc, National Refereeing Manager, FFA:
In most offside situations the 'old' rule will still apply i.e. where only one attacking player clearly goes for the ball from an offside position, the player is deemed offside. If the referee uses the 'wait and see' approach for this player to touch the ball, then the defending team will be disadvantaged. The indirect free kick is taken from where the offside player was situated when the ball was played and not from where he touches it as the new law suggests.
The new interpretation of 'wait and see' will generally apply when 2 or more attacking players (some onside, some offside) go for the ball at the same time. Should any of these players going for the ball be clearly onside, the referee will confirm who touches the ball first before either ruling offside or playing on. If the onside player touches the ball first, play continues regardless of offside positions of his team mates.
Should an offside player touch the ball first, he will be deemed to be offside regardless of the player alongside being onside. The indirect free kick will be taken from where the ball was touched.
Branko Culina
Executive Manager Football Services
Soccer NSW
27th March 2006
Kennedy off to Malaysia
Qantas Young Matildas coach Alistair Edwards has announced his squad that will compete in next month's AFC Women's U-19 Championship in Malaysia with the top three teams in the tournament to represent Asia at the 2006 FIFA U-20 Women's World Championship to be played in Russia in September.
Qantas Matildas midfielder Leah Blayney returns to the squad from the USA where she has been studying and competing in college football at Auburn University. The team will again be lead by a trio of players with significant senior team experience in captain Sally Shipard and vice-captains Kylie Ledbrook and Collette McCallum. Goalkeeper Lydia Williams and defender Kim Carroll have also represented the Qantas Matildas taking the total number of players with senior team experience to six.
"The AFC Women's U-19 Championship is going to be a significant challenge for all competing nations with five matches over ten days in what will be humid conditions," said Qantas Young Matildas coach Alistair Edwards.
"Whilst we are expecting plenty of tough matches I couldn't be happier with the preparation for the squad. The monthly camps have really enabled the squad to gel together extremely well both on and off the park and our results have been encouraging.
"Our overriding objective from day one has been to simply focus and work towards becoming better at what we do as a team as well as individually. On the whole I am really pleased with how the players have responded.
"We are playing some great football and a number of players are showing definite signs of progressing to the senior team to add to the six that have already appeared for the Qantas Matildas."
The Qantas Matildas squad for the AFC Championship in Malaysia is:
Goalkeepers:
Lydia Williams (ACT), Alison Logue (NNSW)
Forwards:
Jenna Tristram (NNSW), Sasha McDonnell (QLD), Leena Khamis (NSW)
The Qantas Young Matildas qualified for the eight-nation Asian Championship following victories over Thailand and Myanmar earlier this month and have been drawn into Group B alongside China, Jordan and host-nation Malaysia. Group A contains Korea Republic, DPR Korea, Japan and India.
The top two teams in each group to progress to the semi finals with the two finalists, plus the winner of the 3rd place match, to qualify for the 2006 FIFA U-20 Women's World Championship.
The squad will be in camp in Canberra from April 1 before departing for Malaysia four days later.
China v Australia
Sunday 9 April - 5.30pm (7.30pm AEST), KLFA Stadium
Australia v Malaysia
Tuesday 11 April - 5.30pm (7.30pm AEST), KLFA Stadium
Australia v Jordan
Thursday 13 April - 7.45pm (9.45pm AEST), MPPJ Stadium
Saturday 15 April - Winner A v Runners-Up B, 5pm (7pm AEST), or Winner B v Runners Up A, 7.45pm (9.45pm AEST), both at KLFA Stadium
Tuesday 18 April - 3rd/4th Playoff, 5pm (7pm AEST), or Final, 7.45pm (9.45pm AEST), both at KLFA Stadium
If you have not heard from your manager or coach, please contact
Kym Weekes immediately at sfcjuniors@optusnet.com.au or Ph: 9872 6011 or 0421 781 338.
Kym Weekes
Coord/Asst Registrar - Sub Jnr 6/8
Seaforth FC
22nd March 2006
Seaforth FC Coaches Seminar
Seaforth FC Coaches Seminar
Presented by Oscar Gonzalez
Seaforth FC are proud to announce that Oscar Gonzalez will be conducting a coaching seminar for sub-junior coaches and interested junior coaches on Friday 7 April from 7pm - 9pm.
Any coach who is either coaching U6-U9 for the first time or is an experienced coach and would like some refreshing insights into coaching, then this is the course for you.
Oscar Gonzalez is the Technical Director of Coerver Coaching, Oceania and is also one of Soccer NSW's key lecturers in their coaching courses. He has a wealth of experience with coaching children of all ages and has a wonderful sense of humour.
This seminar is not to be missed.
When: Friday April 7
Where: Seaforth Oval
Time: 7pm - 9pm
Cost: free for Seaforth FC coaches!
What to bring: Boots or joggers, shin pads if you have them, warm jacket and pants, training gear, a ball, drink and a notepad.
To book your place, please email Sharon Egger on eggergj@ozemail.com.au and be sure to advise the age group you are coaching. Please also leave a contact no.
Sharon Egger
Coaching Director
Seaforth FC
21st March 2006
Coerver School Holiday Coaching Camp
"World's No.1 Soccer Skills Teaching Method"
COERVER COACHING SOCCER CAMPS
The focus of these camps is to dramatically improve technique which given the dynamic speed of the modern game is essential to all young players.
Increasingly more the demand placed on professional soccer players to have superior technique, dynamic 1 v 1 skills, and blistering speed not to mention the mental processes to make quick decision at the right time for the benefit of the team have become the basic skills needed for future soccer success.
These attributes can only be mastered between a window period for players aged
5-13 years before it becomes increasing more difficult to obtain these essential skills. We call this "The Golden Year's of Development"
Each member of COERVER® kids club receives:
* 12 hours of instruction with accredited coaches
* "NEW" COERVER® kids club Australian World Cup T-shirt and ball
* "NEW" COERVER® kids club show bag with give aways and discount coupons
* "NEW" World Cup information workshop with resource kit
* ANZAC Day information session
* Certificate of participation
Please bring joggers, wet weather equipment should we have inclement weather
The Coerver Application form is available below to download:
- to download: right click on file & choose 'Save Target As'
Gen. Seaforth wk 1 Microsoft Word file, 288kb
Sharon Egger
Coaching Director
Seaforth FC
21st March 2006
Seaforth FC Newsletter
Please register through the link below to receive the Seaforth FC newsletter:
Richard Wright
President
Seaforth FC
15th March 2006
Managers Meeting & Sub Jnrs Ref Course
Managers Meeting Tuesday 21st March
Balgowlah RSL, 7.00pm
Sub Junior Referees Course Wednesday 5th April, 7.30pm
Seaforth Public School
Frenchs Forest Rd + Brook St
Richard Wright
President
Seaforth FC
9th March 2006
Specialist Goalkeeping Training
Goalkeeping training will be conducted from 5.00pm - 7.00pm at Seaforth Oval every Thursday afternoon commencing Thursday 16th March 2006.
There will be 2 time slots available to cater for different age groups and abilities.
For any player currently playing
sub-junior mixed (U6 - U9) and U10 girls,
training will be from 5pm - 6pm.
For all others, goalkeeping training will run from 5.45pm - 7pm.
Training sessions will be conducted by ex-Australian goalkeeper, Vicki Cerny. Vicki has her Level 2 coaching certificate with Soccer NSW and has a wealth of experience in the area of goalkeeping.
As you all know, it is impossible for coaches to conduct specific training for the goalkeeper within a normal training session - so don't miss this golden opportunity. Those keepers who have experienced training with Vicki in the past will no doubt be champing at the bit to participate. See you there.
If you have any queries - please call Sharon Egger on 0421 475840.
This initiative is being funded by Seaforth F.C. - let's support it.
Sharon Egger
Coaching Director
Seaforth FC
9th March 2006
Young Matildas qualify for AFC U19 Women's C'ship
The Qantas Young Matildas have qualified for the AFC U19 Women's Championship in Malaysia next month, after a convincing 6-0 win over Myanmar at the Supachalasai National Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand on Tuesday night.
A hat-trick from Kylie Ledbrook was the highlight with Servat Uzunlar grabbing a double and Sasha McDonnell a single goal.
Played in high humidity, Australia dominated from the start with Myanmar content to sit deep and let Australia come at them. It wasn't long before Australia capitalised on their dominance, Ledbrook grabbing the first goal after just 14 minutes. Clare Polkinghorne's long ball in behind the defence was met by Ledbrook at the far post and she angled her shot back across goal and inside the far post.
McDonnell doubled Australia's lead in the 34th minute, racing onto a great ball from Ledbrook and beating the Myanmar keeper from 10 yards out. Collette McCallum almost made it 3-0 before half time, with her fierce strike from outside of the box, tipped onto the crossbar by the Myanmar keeper.
The second half was more of the same, with Australia creating a host of chances but failing to convert. The eventual third goal came with 20 minutes remaining, when Uzunlar pounced on the loose ball from a scramble that had developed, after McCallum's drive from outside of the area, hit the crossbar and rebounded back into play.
Ledbrook added her second goal in the 78th minute with a good solo effort, carrying the ball some 30 metres, before unleashing a shot from the edge of the area that gave the keeper no chance. She completed her hat-trick in the 85th minute, curling a free kick into the top left corner from 20 metres.
Uzunlar wrapped up the impressive win three minutes later, beating several defenders at the top of the penalty box and hitting a low shot that again gave the keeper no chance of saving.
Coach Alistair Edwards was pleased with the win, but acknowledged more needs to be done in time for the AFC Championships. “We controlled the game from the start to finish,” said a happy Edwards. “Myanmar presented a different challenge to Thailand, and the players adapted very well. “We've played four games in the last 2 weeks (2 games v NZ, plus these two qualifiers), and scored 19 goals for and 3 goals against. The improvement in the team in this time has been very pleasing. Our results have been good, but we know that we've still got some work to do before the AFC Championships in Malaysia.”
Match Details:
Australia 6 (Kylie Ledbrook 14'/78'/85', Sasha McDonnell 34', Servat Uzunlar 70'/88')
Myanmar 0
Edwards will keep the girls in Thailand for several more days, for extra training in the humid conditions, in preparation for the same conditions when it plays at the finals in Malaysia next month.
Five of the squad have returned to Australia early, to join up with the Qantas Matildas, who are in camp in Canberra.
Soccer NSW will be promoting fair play throughout the football community in 2006 with the promotion of the Sports Rage and Play By The Rules programs. The Sports Rage prevention program is the flagship of the NSW Department of Sport and Recreation in its approach to reducing and preventing sports rage both on and off the field.
In 2004, the Blacktown Soccer Association conducted a sport rage prevention pilot for football targeting the parents, coaches, referees and club administrators of U/9, U/10 and U/11 teams.
The Play By The Rules program promotes fair play and respect for officials and others involved in the sport. The web based program provides clubs, associations, officials, coaches, managers, players and parents with up-to-date information and training on fair play, harrassment, child protection, member protection and other aspects of harassment free sport. Participants who undertake the on-line training test receive a certificate when they reach the pass level.
To access the Play By The Rules On-line training program and for more
information visit: www.playbytherules.net.au
7th March 2006
Young Matildas beat Thailand 6-2
The Qantas Young Matildas have commenced their FIFA U-20 Women's World Championship campaign in confident style recording a convincing 6-2 victory over Thailand in Bangkok on Sunday night.
Queensland striker Sasha McDonnell scored twice, while Kim Carroll, Jenna Tristram, Caitlin Cooper and Leena Khamis all scored one goal apiece.
Although Australia largely dominated the match which was played played in high humidity, it took two late goals to increase the winning margin after Australia had led 3-2 with ten minutes remaining and 3-1 at half time. The goal tally could have been increased even further with Collette McCallum hitting the woodwork and Sally Shipard seeing her penalty saved.
"For our first game in AFC competition it was a great result against difficult opposition and under challenging conditions," said Qantas Young Matildas coach Alistair Edwards. "What was also pleasing aside from the winning margin, is that this performance provides a platform for the team to improve even further. The team is improving each time we take the field, and we hope to carry this form into our next match on Tuesday against what is an unknown opponent for us (Myanmar)."
Australia pressed from the start of the match with their reward coming in the 14th minute, after a succession of corners. From the third corner, a scramble developed and the ball fell for Carroll six yards out and she was able to volley home.
However a miscued back-pass by Carroll six minutes later, finished with Thailand equalizing and it stayed that for another 20 minutes. Australia continued to dominate and went ahead in the 40th minute, when Tristram neatly tucked home a cross by Clare Polkinghorne. Right on half time, McDonnell tapped in from close range after good lead up play by Collette McCallum and Kylie Ledbrook.
The second half started much the same as the first, but they were unable to make the most of opportunities that were created. The best of these chances was in the 69th minute when McCallum hit the post from a free kick and from the rebound Cooper headed over the bar.
Thailand pulled a goal back in the 73rd minute and this seemed to spur the girls with McDonnell fouled in the penalty box three minutes later. However Sally Shipard's spot kick was brilliantly turned around the post by the Thai keeper.
Australia though continued to press and when Cooper cracked an unstoppable shot from outside the penalty box, the game was as good as won. The score blew out in injury time with McDonnell grabbing a second goal and then Leena Khamis lunged to tap home a free kick right on full time.
Should Australia defeat Myanmar today, the team will progress to the AFC U-20 Women's Championship to be played in Malaysia in April 8-18.
The top three Asian teams will qualify for the 2006 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Championship to be played in Russia in September.
Match Details:
Thailand 2 (Chidtawan Chawong 20', Anootsara Maijarean 73')
Australia 6 (Kim Carroll 14', Jenna Tristram 40', Sasha McDonnell 49'+, 91', Caitlin Cooper 80', Leena Khamis 94')
Australian line-up: Lydia Williams (gk); Danielle Brogan, Kim Carroll, Olivia Kennedy, Clare Polkinghorne, Amy Jackson (Caitlin Cooper 67'), Sally Shipard (C), Collette McCallum, Kylie Ledbrook, Jenna Tristram (Leena Khamis 58'), Sasha McDonnell
Cautions: Shipard 30'
Remaining Matches:
Australia v Myanmar
Supachalasai Stadium, Bangkok
Tuesday 7 March, kick-off TBC
Qantas Young Matildas coach Alistair Edwards has announced a 20-strong squad for next week's world championship preliminary qualifying tournament in Thailand. Australia will meet Myanmar and host nation Thailand with the winner of three team group to progress to the AFC u-20 Women's Championship to be played in Malaysia in April.
All players selected featured in the squad that convincingly defeated New Zealand earlier this month.
The Qantas Young Matildas have been in camp on a number of occasions in the past six months but to date have only played three international matches - the two-game series against New Zealand and a one-off match against the senior Chinese team in December which ended in a scoreless draw.
"The squad has been working really well both on and off the park though we are all very mindful of the fact that qualification through the AFC will be a significant challenge," said Qantas Young Matildas coach Alistair Edwards.
"Our preparation has been good, in particular drawing with the senior Chinese team and our recent success against New Zealand has instilled self belief in the players and our team ethos. All the players are ready for the challenge and are looking forward to performing on the park."
The Qantas Young Matildas squad is:
Goalkeepers:
Lydia Williams (ACT), Alison Logue (NNSW), Kate Stewart (QLD)
Forwards:
Jenna Tristram (NNSW), Sasha McDonnell (QLD), Leena Khamis (NSW)
A trio of Qantas Matildas will lead the team with Sally Shipard named captain and both Collette McCallum and Kylie Ledbrook vice-captains. Goalkeeper Lydia Williams and defender Kim Carroll have also played for Australia at senior level.
Thailand v Australia
Supachalasai Stadium, Bangkok
Sunday 5 March, kick-off TBC
Australia v Myanmar
Supachalasai Stadium, Bangkok
Tuesday 7 March, kick-off TBC
The Women's Sport Leaders Scholarship Program gives women the skills and confidence to succeed in their sport - on boards, as decision-makers and as coaches and officials.
If you're a paid or volunteer coach, official or administrator, this scholarship program gives you the training and support to make a big difference in your sport.
Sports Management and Leadership Scholarship - 4 to 5 day training program to assist women at all levels of sports administration.
International Travel Scholarship - $3,000 to attend an overseas conference, event or training program.
Coach and Official Development - $500 to further your coaching or officiating qualifications.
What past winners say:
"I now have wonderful resources to go and achieve what I want and my club will benefit."
"I learnt that I can succeed in a male dominated organisation and get more girls involved."
"Fun, friendly learning environment – and I made friends who share my passion for sport."
All sports. All backgrounds.
Don't miss out. Applications close soon.
For application forms & information, phone 13 13 02 or visit www.dsr.gov.nsw.au
The Guidelines & Application form is available below to download:
- to download: right click on file & choose 'Save Target As'
Application Guidelines Womens Leadership 2006 pdf file (Acrobat Reader req'd), 62.2kb
Richard Wright
President
Seaforth FC
21st February 2006
U14 Players Needed Urgently
U14 players needed urgently
Enquiries - please contact
Phil Gardner on 0407 926 242
Richard Wright
President
Seaforth FC
16th February 2006
Training Ground Bookings & Schedule for 2006
It is essential that team coaches/managers book their weekly training times as soon as possible to avoid any possible problems.
All the information for each field is now available on the website - see link below. Please try & get this important information to Chris Goodmanson at your earliest convenience.
Link: Training Ground Bookings NB: Link is also available through the 'Club Info' menu at the top of each page.
Chris Goodmanson
Ladies Regr/Coord
Seaforth FC
15th February 2006
Coaches Wanted
Coaches Wanted
Can YOU help out coaching one of our younger Seaforth FC teams?
It will only take a few hours of your time each week & can be a very enjoyable & rewarding experience. Why not give it a go?
If you can assist, email club president, Richard Wright at: lindawright@optusnet.com.au stating the day/afternoon & time you can assist.
If you are a team in need of a coach, please advise Richard, but with the following details in the email:
Age group
Team training time/location
Contact person
Contact phone# &/or email address
9th February 2006
Kennedy & Young Matildas face New Zealand
The Qantas Young Matildas (u-20s) will play two matches against New Zealand in Canberra next week as the team continues preparations for next month’s Asian qualifying tournament in Singapore.
The Qantas Young Matildas will play the two matches at the Australian Institute of Sport on Wednesday 15 February and Friday 17 February as part of a 5-day camp. New Zealand are currently preparing for the Oceania qualifying tournament to be played in Samoa in April.
”These matches will provide further opportunities for the players to test themselves both individually and as a team against international opposition,” said coach Alistair Edwards. ”With the qualifiers just around the corner it will be another chance to gain further international experience and will also be an indicator as to how the team has progressed since our last international in December against China.”
The match against the Chinese senior team which finished in a scoreless draw is the only international match played by the Qantas Young Matildas in the current campaign.
The 23-strong squad for the camp and matches will feature five players that have represented Australia at senior level – goalkeeper Lydia Williams, defender Kim Carroll plus midfielders Sally Shipard, Kylie Ledbrook and Collette McCallum. The squad is:
Goalkeepers: Lydia Williams (ACT), Alison Logue (NNSW), Kate Stewart (QLD)
Defenders: Clare Polkinghorne (QLD), Kim Carroll (QLD), Nicole Somi (ACT), Danielle Brogan (NSW), Grace Gill (ACT), Olivia Kennedy (NSW)
Midfielders: Sally Shipard (NSW), Kylie Ledbrook (NSW), Collette McCallum (WA), Amy Jackson (VIC), Servet Uzunlar (NSW), Renee Cartwright (NSW), Caitlin Cooper (NSW), Elizabeth Kermode (NNSW), Briony Holcombe (NSW), Alannah Reed (QLD), Vicki Balomenos (SA)
Forwards: Jenna Tristram (NNSW), Sasha McDonnell (QLD), Leena Khamis (NSW)
Qantas Young Matildas v New Zealand
Wednesday 15 February, 4pm, AIS
Qantas Young Matildas v New Zealand
Friday 17 February, 4pm, AIS
Australia will contest Group 2 of the preliminary qualifying tournament in early March against Singapore, Myanmar and host-nation Thailand. If successful the Qantas Young Matildas will then compete in the final stage of qualifying in Malaysia in April.
The 2006 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Championship will be played in Russia in September.
9th February 2006
Fijian adventure for Seaforth lads
A GROUP of boys from the Seaforth FC enjoyed their first taste of international competition when they took part in the 11th Fiji Football Association youth tournament in Lautoka. The Seaforth under-15 team was one of four Australian sides invited to the annual 10-team tournament.
The round-robin tournament was played in sweltering heat, making conditions hard for flowing football. While the youngsters were unable to progress to the final stages of the competition, the main objective of the trip was to understand the Fijian culture and help with the development of football in the Pacific Island nation.
"A lot of our kids hadn't been overseas before but this trip was more about developing Fijian football," Seaforth coach Peter Sate said.
"The Fijian kids joined in our training sessions and we gave them boots and balls.
To see the way our kids got on with theirs was the highlight."
The Seaforth team was Chris Anderson, Sam Steindl, Andrew Sate, Jack Hambling, Harley Woolven, Adam Olsen, Dan Previtera, Alex Previtera, Elliott Whittle, David Beckingham, John Gough, Mitch Wright, Tim McIlwraith, Tom Gergich, Martin Tokarczyk, Bill Anderson (manager) and Peter Sate (coach).
9th February 2006
Olivia Kennedy joins Young Matildas squad
SOCCEROOS vice-captain Lucas Neill might be the peninsula's highest-profile footballer but young Olivia Kennedy could be about to make her own mark. The 17-year-old & ex-Seaforth FC player was last week named in the women's Australian under-20 squad, the Young Matildas.
"I'm stoked," she said of her selection. It's a massive thing for me."
The North Balgowlah youngster has just spent the past weekend in camp in Canberra under the eye of coach Alistair Edwards. The former Socceroo has been in charge of the side since July and young Olivia has been suitably impressed.
"He's a really good guy," she said. "He knows a lot about football."
And it seems the former Seaforth FC & Manly Warringah Dolphin player has impressed her new coach just as much. "Olivia has been sensational," Edwards said. "She's gone from a fringe player five months ago to basically the first 11. "She has a fantastic attitude and a great work ethic and deserves to be making her international debut."
Squad members are preparing for the World Youth Championship qualifiers at the beginning of next year. It's the first time the young Australian girls will have to qualify through Asia and Olivia admitted it was going to be a difficult assignment.
"It's the first time it's going to be really tough to qualify because it has been easy through Oceania," she admitted. "It means everyone is really focused and we're determined to get through."
The Young Matildas will face a huge test of their credentials this Thursday when they take on the fully fledged Chinese national team on the Central Coast. "It's scary but exciting at the same time," Olivia said of taking on the world's ninth-ranked team.
While qualifying for the World Youth Championships is at the forefront of her mind, Olivia admits her ultimate goal is to progress on to the senior team. "It would be awesome but I know it's a big step up," she said.
At Seaforth F.C. we are continually planning for and considering ways of improving the manner in which we evaluate our players for selection into teams and divisions.
With a responsibility to place approximately 350 players (plus the addition of grading the ever-growing Ladies Divisions for the first time) into teams and divisions each year, a considerable commitment is made by our club to promote fairness, consistency and transparency in the selection process. As you can imagine, an enormous amount of time, planning and effort is put into this process by the player assessment committee, and as per every other facet of the Seaforth F.C., it is all voluntary. If you do have a query following your child's assessment, please try and bear the following information in mind. To assist with any questions that you may have, attached is a brief outline of the methods and processes used to select our players in the junior teams (U9 to U16). See attachment for additional information pertaining to U9 age group.
Eligibility
Any player wishing to attend selection trials must be registered with Seaforth F.C. for the 2005 season. Due to insurance purposes, there will be no exceptions made.
Player Assessments Towards the end of each season, we distribute Player Assessment sheets to all our U8 to U16 coaches asking for an appraisal of the players' performance during that season. These assessments appraise and define a broad range of each player's skills and are expressed against the grade they are playing at the time. This is obviously different for U8 players, as they are not graded until U9.
Prior to the selection trials each year, U9 and U10 (2004)* assessments are considered and summarised. Based on the above, and factors such as the age, division and level previously played, groups of players of compatible ability and development (where possible) are formed for the selection trials. Subject to age, groupings for the trials generally range from between 30 to 40 players. These players are then placed in 4 to 6 groups. These groups in no way reflect or guarantee a player's selection in a certain team.. Each group is then drawn to play against groups of a similar standard at the selection trials.
*Please note U11 to U16 (2004) usually have less numbers for us to appraise and consequently groups are made up as evenly as possible in order to make them competitive.
Selection Trials Our club's selection trials are generally held the week after the bulk of registrations is completed, usually in early February each year. At the selection trials, new players to our club are evaluated by placing them, with groups of players of similar experience and ability. An age group selection panel then considers a player's performance at the selections trials.
Age Group Selection Trials Prior to selection trials, individual age group selection panels are formed. These panels are formed based on nominations that we receive from interested persons. Each panel generally comprises of the Coaching Director and age group selectors. These selectors mostly comprise of committee persons and coaches who have a background and experience in that age group. In addition to age group selectors, Seaforth F.C.'s player selection committee has two level 2 and two level 1 qualified coaches.
In the interest of obtaining a broad overview of players' standards in a specific age group, selectors will be able to assess all players of that age group over the course of the selection trials and if possible the preceding season.
At the conclusion of the trials, the player assessment committee then place players into draft teams.
Following confirmation of all registrations and the total number of players in each age group, final team compositions and a recommended division are determined. These teams and the division requested are then submitted for the approval of the Manly Warringah Soccer Association (MWSA).
The final decision with respect to the division of a team e.g. Division 1,2 or 3 etc. is made by the MWSA.
Queries Like any other club or sport we naturally receive queries from parents and players in relation to team selections and grading. In order to provide an open selection process, we are always willing to hear from senior players, who are available to help with the selection process at our club. If a player is keen to be involved in the player assessment process, they must be prepared to make themselves available for all time slots pertaining to the age group they would like to assist with.
If you have any questions, require further information or are keen to assist, please feel free to contact Sharon Egger on 0421 475 840.
Information pertaining to U9 (U8 2003) player assessments & selection trials. As mentioned previously, up until the age of U9 players are not graded, they generally start playing at the age of 6 and continue with that same team until the end of the U8 season. We quite often get queries from parents who question why grading and player assessments have to occur so young as they feel that their child is not ready or doesn't want to play in a more competitive environment. They would also like their child to continue playing with the friends they have played with for the last 3 years. These comments are very valid, and we acknowledge them, however, there are other factors that have to be taken into account.
The first is that whether we at Seaforth F.C. want to grade our players or not is not up to us, it is a decision made by the MWSA. Although fully graded the U9 age players do not know whether they are playing in Division 1,2 or 10, therefore the Divisions in U9 are entitled red, blue and yellow/green. No emphasis is put on divisions i.e. no competition tables are kept and no point scores or results are recorded by the MWSA. At the end of the season there are no finals or winners - the season culminates in a Gala Day held at Cromer Park.
By the time players get to the end of the U8 season, in most teams, it is possible to see that some players are developing faster than others and some players are struggling to keep up with their team mates. By placing players with others that are of a similar standard, we ensure that players do not stand out as either more or less advanced, and hence help prevent players lose interest or experience a loss of self confidence and possible low self esteem.
We quite often get requests from parents who tell us that their child wants to play with their best friend and visa versa. The problem arises when two best friends are a very different standard and to grade the lower player up is unfair on them as well as the remainder of the team. In our experience, whilst it may appear difficult to 'start all over again', it can be a very positive experience in that your child will be playing with players the same standard as them, and be playing against players of a similar standard. Not to mention the new friends that are made, some of which become life-long.
Special requests Unlike the U6-U8 teams it is very difficult to comply with requests for a player to be placed in a specific team or with certain other players. However, Seaforth F.C. does wish to help wherever possible and, for example, if we have say an U10 Division 6 and an U10 Division 7 it can sometimes be possible for players in those teams to be placed together in one team or the other.
It is not possible for two players to play together in Division 1 if one of the players is not of the Division 1 standard. Please note that we have a duty to the M.W.S.A. to position players and teams according to ability in order to make all divisions competitive.
In the U9 age group, the players move up to play on a ¾ size field and there are 9 players on the field as opposed to 6 players in the sub juniors (U6-U8). Generally there are 11-12 players allocated to each team. The change in team numbers also dictates teams from U8s have to be changed. Due to the size of our club, we generally have 2 teams allocated to the red division, 2 teams in the blue division, and the remainder of the teams in the yellow/green divisions.
Goalkeeping Goalkeeping trials will also be held for those who specifically wish to trial solely for that position.
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Seaforth Grading Info (Microsoft Word file, 28.5kb)
Sharon Egger
Coaching Director
Seaforth FC
3rd February 2006
Manly Utd FC 2006 Season Launch
MANLY UNITED FC 2006 SEASON LAUNCH
DATE: Friday 17 February 2006
TIME: Function - 6pm – 8pm
Celebrity Game – 6.45pm to 7.50pm
First Grade Kick-off - 8pm – Manly United FC v APIA Leichhardt
GUEST SPEAKERS: Graham Arnold and Dwight Yorke and Steve Corica (subject to Hyundai A – League commitments)
VENUE: Cromer Park Clubhouse – 101 South Creek Road, Dee Why
INCLUSIONS: * Free Admission to the game in Reserved area of Grandstand
* Cocktail Finger Food – from 6pm to 8pm
* Wine, Beer and Soft Drink Included
AUCTION ITEMS: * Craig Johnston signed Liverpool shirt
* Sydney FC Signed Shirt
* Plus many more
TICKETS: $55 per person
To purchase your tickets please post your payment & details to:
PO Box 455 Narrabeen NSW 2101
or hand deliver to:
Manly United FC Office
Cromer Park, 101 South Creek, Dee Why
For further details and bookings contact the Manly United FC Office on:
Ph: 02 9982 6228
Email: admin@manlyunitedfc.com.au
1st February 2006
Pacific Umbro Academy 2006
TERM 1 PACIFIC-UMBRO-SOCCER ACADEMY 2006
Date: 5th February to 17th March 2006
Locations: Castle Hill, French's Forest, Hurstville and Lane Cove.
Day/Time:
Sunday - French's Forest from 9.00 am
Tuesday - Castle Hill from 4.00 pm
Wednesday - Lane Cove from 4.00 pm
Thursday - Hurstville from 4.00 pm
Friday - Lane Cove from 4.00 pm
Age: For boys and girls aged 6 to 12 years
Programme:
* Technical-tactical coaching at all sessions by former Soccer NSW REP Program Director Richard Alagich
* Umbro academy training shirt
* Free end of session drinks (bottled water)
* Skills certificate
Cost: $95 (discounts apply for group/family bookings)
Player Assessment and Selection Trial Dates
All sessions are at SEAFORTH Oval
Boys / Mixed (ie Saturday) Competition:
U9
2006
2005 U8 players surnames beginning with A – G
Monday 13th February 5 - 7pm
U9 2006
2005 U8 players surnames beginning with H - M
Tuesday 14th February 4.15pm 6.15pm
U9
2006
2005 U8 players surnames beginning with N – Z
Wednesday 15th February 5 - 7pm
U14/15/16
2006
2005 U13 / 14 / 15 players
Thursday 16th February 5 – 6.30pm
U12 &
U13 2006
2005 U11 & U12 players
Friday 17th February 5 - 7pm
Paperwork
Saturday 18th February
U10
2006
Players from 2005 U9 teams: Hawks, Wolves, Bandits
& Pythons
Sunday 19th February 4 – 6pm
U10
2006
Players from 2005 U9 teams: Dingos,
Bears, Crows, Magpies.
Monday 20th February 5 - 7pm
U11
2006
2005 U10 players
Tuesday 21st February 4.15pm - 6.15pm
U9
2006
Second session - call backs
Wednesday 22nd February 5 – 7pm
U10
2006
Second session - call backs
Thursday 23rd February 5 – 6.30pm
Possible U9/U10 call back or rain option.
Friday24th
February 5 - 7pm
Ladies (ie Sunday) Competition:
U10 2006
All players
Thursday 16th February 5 – 6.30 pm
U14/16/18
2006
All players
Friday 17th February 5 - 7pm
Paperwork
Saturday 18th February
U12
2006
All players
Sunday 19th February 4 – 6pm
U10
2006
Second session - call backs
Tuesday 21st February 4.15pm - 6.15pm
Ladies
Open2006
All players
Wednesday 22nd February 7 – 9 pm
Possible call back or rain option
Thursday 23rd February 5 – 6.30pm
NB: There is a Microsoft Word version of the above available for download. It can be found by clicking on the following link: Documents
Richard Wright
President
Seaforth FC
23rd January 2006
Reports - Inter Milan Coaching Clinic
Below are a couple of reports about the highly successful Inter Milan Coaching Clinic:
I hope that everybody has had a great Xmas and New year. I have just returned from a month at Lemon Tree Passage (Port Stephens) & as some of you are aware I have been in contact with some of you for various reasons in starting the 2006 season. But now it will start to move along with preparations for Rego and Player Assessments well under way.
The first thing I did on return (although I think I was supposed to unpack) was to visit the final session of the Milan camps. From all reports the camp was a huge success (it did have its mandatory hiccups), although it was almost a disaster when bad weather hit Sydney and we were very fortunate to be able to use the Manly Vale Bowling / Calabria Club in our hour of need.
It was very pleasing to see so many players from Seaforth and also a lot of young ladies present. It is really incredible to see so many talented kids running around. This camp would not have been the success it was without the incredible dedication and time and effort put in by Robert and Cathy - they were just incredible and our thanks goes out to them. I'm sure Rob will really cherish the memories and enjoy going back into his comfortable black chair and air conditioned office today. While Cathy is at Marconi this week with the camp. Once again, thanks Guys for a great effort. Also thanks to Gina Carollo and Joe George.
- Many thanks to all involved, Richard Wright
I just wanted to reiterate Richard's comments concerning the success of the 2 day Seaforth FC/Inter Milan camp held last week. I was fortunate enough to have the camp in essence shifted to Passmore & the Club's outdoor weather courts, which was great for the younger children and for this we are indebted to Pat Barbalace, my brother in law and Director of the Club for his contribution and both Ray's Pizzas and Armando the club manager for all their help over the 2 days.
In short, there is no doubt about the quality of coaching that came with both the camp's organisers (ASCC) and the Inter Milan entourage. It was refreshing to see what qualified and expert youth academy coaches can bring to us soccer or football fanatics in such a short time and hope in the future that my contacts established over the last 7 days are significant for the future development of youth football, both on the peninsula and elsewhere.
Make no bones about this event - it took a great deal of hard work and commitment and goes back to April last year, where Gina and the boys attended the Melbourne Camp and made the initial contact with Garry Mallechan & Simon Oliver from ASCC. The hard work and dedication of both Cathy and Gina was invaluable as we not only prepared and managed the camp over the 2 days but also entertained the 12 man Inter Milan & ASCC coaches entourage from their arrival on Wednesday night all the way through to Saturday night, where we were guests of ASCC and Marconi in readiness for the Marconi Camp which commenced yesterday. Although this was not compulsory it was a goodwill gesture on both Cathy & Gina's part, given their short time in Sydney which ends this Wednesday. Organising the camp during a Xmas break was hard enough in itself and we should thank them for their effort. By the way, both are at Marconi today assisting ASCC.
A special thanks to Joe George who assisted as a coach during the 2 days, taking time off work and I know he found the event invaluable as he heads into the 2006 season.
- Well done and thanks again, Robert A. Carollo
For some photo's taken at the clinic, please click on the links below:
Join the Manly Warringah Football Referees Association
If you wish to remain active after your playing career has finished, if you like to keep fit, or if you just want to earn a little extra pocket money, why not become a Referee?
It is a very rewarding and satisfying pastime for those who love the game of Football.
The Manly Warringah Football Referees Association is held in high regard by its governing body at the New South Wales Referees Association Inc. and you could be a part of this successful organization.
The Manly Warringah Soccer Referees Association will be running two Entrance Courses in February 2006.
Dates that courses start:
Tuesday 14th February for 14 to 18 year olds
Wednesday 15th February for seniors - Over 18years of age.
Times: 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Cost: $20.00 per person and the above courses are for people who want to Run as an active referee only.
*Please note courses are for five consecutive weeks
* The venue to be advised.
Contact the Theory Trainer, Matt Gillette: 0401 000 637 or
Tom Browne: 0412 961 708 or Home: 9452 1358
Vanessa Henderson
Administrator
Manly Warringah Football Association Inc.
18th January 2006
Wet Weather Info - Coaching Clinics
Please note that the current wet weather has resulted in the transfer of the first day (19th January 2006) of Seaforth FC/Inter Milan's clinic to the Manly Vale Calabria Bowling Club's outdoor all weather mini playing fields.
The club is located opposite Mackellar Girl's High School in Manly Vale (next to Passmore Reserve).
All participants should register at the Club and not at Miller's Reserve on the day.
Robert Carollo
Treasurer
Seaforth FC
17th January 2006
Coaching Courses
COACHING COURSES - CROMER PARK - FEB 2006 The next Junior Licence coaching course – the first Football Federation Australia / Australian Coaching Council qualification open to coaches - will be run at Cromer Park prior to the start of the 2006 season. The details are as follows:
COURSE: Junior Licence Coaching Course DATE: Feb 2 (THUR), Feb 3 (FRI), Feb 4 (SAT), Feb 5 (SUN)
TIME: 6pm – 9pm (THUR), 6pm – 9pm (FRI), 8am – 4pm (SAT), 8am – 4pm (SUN)
COST: $110-00
The second of the Australian Coaching Council / FFA coaching accreditations – the Youth Licence – will be held at Cromer Park in late February. Coaches must have passed the Junior Licence or gained an exemption to qualify to take part. The details are as follows:
COURSE: Youth Licence Coaching Course DATES: Feb 23 (THURS), Feb 24 (FRI), Feb 25 (SAT), Feb 26 (SUN)
TIMES: 6pm – 9pm (THURS), 6pm – 9pm (FRI), 8am – 4pm (SAT), 8am – 4pm (SUN)
COST: $198-00
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Richard Wright
President
Seaforth FC
21st December 2005
AL1s Coach Appointed
Seaforth Football Club has pleasure in announcing that it has appointed LOUIS DIMITROPOULOS (ex Manly United coach) to coach Seaforth Football Clubs AL1s side for 2006 with the view to re entry into Premier League.
The Club will also require players for 2006 AL1s.
All interested players should attend the first training session on:
Monday 23rd January 2006: 6.30pm, Seaforth Oval
and Wednesday 25th January 2006: 6.30pm, Seaforth Oval
Contact Louis: 0408 678 780
Richard Wright
President
Seaforth FC
21st December 2005
2006 Season Calendar
There is now available a 2006 season calendar showing dates of rounds, school holidays etc.
It can be found in the menu at top of this page under 'Draw/Results'
or by clicking on the following link: 2006 Season Calendar
Richard Wright
President
Seaforth FC
19th December 2005
New Life Members
At the recent Annual General Meeting on November 17th 2005 Seaforth Football Club were proud to announce that it had granted Life Membership to two of its long time stalwarts of the club.
Life membership is granted to those people that have not only represented their club on the field, or off the field, but also have been great ambassadors to the club. The recipients were Dave (Wal) Waller and Glenn Hammond.
Dave Waller began his football career at Under 7s joining Seaforth first ever team in 1962.
From Under 8s to Under 15s Dave was a part of Division 1 Premiers each year.
At 19 he was named NSW Federation Best And Fairest.
At the age of 21 NSW Under 21 Champions.
Age 22 NSW A grade Runners Up.
Age 23 NSWASF Sydney Metro League 1st Grade Premiers.
1980s Seaforth's Premier League Team, Winning the NSW Champion Of Champions, Jim Scane Cup.
1996-1999 ALI-2 League Champions and KO winners.
2002-2005 Dave has been playing O35s.
In 2004 Dave was named Club Person Of the Year.
Dave has also been heavily involved in coaching Under 9-10 Mixed And Under 10 Ladies. Along with being an active member of the committee for several years.
Glenn Hammond started in the U7s 1970 as a junior for Seaforth.
In 1973 Glenn's Under 10 side were competition and Grand Final Winners with Glenn scoring 27 Goals.
In 1977 + 78 Glenn Coached U6 sides while playing Reps for Manly Warringah.
1996 Saw Glenn return to the field with Seaforth Premier League team as well as taking on the role of Secretary.
1997+ 1998 saw Glenn playing in the Amateur League while continuing his role as Secretary.
1999 saw him move to over 35s and return to coaching his sons Under 11s side.
2000--2005 Glenn is still playing in O35s and also returned to the committee as Newsletter Co-Coordinator.
Overall Glenn has been a player for 21 years a coach for 9 years, has been on the committee for 5 years and represented his association 2 years. Each year supporting his club in some way or another.
Both these people are very worthy recipients of Life Membership of the Seaforth Football Club.
Richard Wright
President
Seaforth FC
9th December 2005 Coaching Clinics
Inter Milan are coming to Seaforth FC !!!
Come along to Millers Reserve and experience the benefits of being trained by leading Junior development coaches from the European football powerhouse, Inter Milan to help celebrate the new SFC clubrooms.
The clinic is open to all players, both male and female
for age groups under 8 to under 16.
Date: (2 days) January 19th and 20th - 9am to 3.30pm
Cost: $155 - includes Nike ball, top and certificate
Football Federation Australia together with the Australian Sports Commission and Telstra, today officially launched the new sports initiative ‘Telstra Football Anytime´. Aimed at getting Australian boys and girls between the ages of six and 12 to get fit and have fun, the new football program encourages participation in the game outside of the constraints of structured competition football.
The official launch was marked by a press conference in Melbourne´s Federation Square with Senator the Hon Rod Kemp, Minister for the Arts and Sport, Telstra Group Managing Director, Consumer & Marketing, Mr. David Moffatt and CEO, Football Federation Australia Mr. John O´Neill, AO, Four current and former Qantas Socceroos also attended the inaugural event, to take part in a five-a-side football match with local school children.
“The Telstra Football Anytime program gives children the opportunity to get involved in Australia´s number one sport and learn new skills in a safe and friendly environment,’ Football Federation Australia´s John O´Neill said today.
“It´s a six session program which will be run by FFA accredited coaches in community hubs and schools nationally. However, this is not about moulding footballers of the future; it is about letting kids have fun and get fit by playing football anytime, anywhere and with anyone.
“As we grow this program we will aim to establish centres in locations where there are fewer opportunities to participate in football. It is also a key goal of this program to ensure girls represent 50% of all participants.’
Local youngsters highlighted the versatility of the program alongside their footballing heroes current Socceroo Archie Thompson, Socceroo legend Kevin Muscat, and Young Socceroos Vince Lia and Kristian Sarkies in a five-a-side football match.
“Today has been great fun and I think this program is the perfect way for Australian kids to be introduced to the world game. From what I´ve seen of the football equipment and skills based activities it really is for children of any age and ability,’ said Qantas Socceroo Archie Thompson.
Senator the Hon Rod Kemp, Minister for the Arts and Sport, also showed his support.
“The Telstra Football Anytime program is an excellent example of a winning partnership between government, sport and the corporate sector to deliver grass roots sporting programs. This new program is a great introduction for children to play a flexible and simplified version of football without the pressures of a formal competition league,’ he said.
For an enrolment cost of just $60, children receive an exclusive set of football equipment which includes a Nike Total 90 all surface football, Nike Brasilia equipment bag, pitch and goal markers and a drink bottle.
Associations, schools and individuals can register their interest in the Telstra Football Anytime program via the website.
Log onto www.footballaustralia.com.au/footballanytime to enrol and receive a set of football equipment. Telstra Football Anytime will be delivered nationally by Football Federation Australia from March 2006. Two special ‘preview´ programs will take place in Sydney during October and November 2005.
Please be aware that you can no longer get the club discount at Rebel Sports without an official card. If you do not have one please ask your manager as these were issued in the manager's kits at the start of this season. There are some new cards at the canteen if required.
Any member of Seaforth FC who purchases an item (it doesn't have to be associated with soccer) and produces the card, receives a 5% discount off the items they are purchasing.
The Club also receives a 5% rebate once sales for the year have reached $3000.00
This is a great way for you to save money whilst also helping the club.
Dale Halpin
Secretary
Seaforth FC
30th October 2005
Traffic at Seaforth Oval
Due to the traffic situation on Saturday mornings at Seaforth Oval we would ask that the following be adhered to:
Please use the correct Entry and Exit points
Make sure that children are strictly supervised crossing Wakehurst Parkway and alighting from vehicles parked along the Parkway
Park correctly in the car park (side by side)
Consider residents in adjacent streets and do not block driveways
Richard Wright
President
Seaforth FC
25th October 2005
New Coaching Book Available
'Coaching Junior Soccer' by Denis Ford
The canteen currently has stock of this coaching book. It is a valuable guide book for parents and coaches of children's soccer teams, particularly those who have little or no knowledge of the game. The first section looks at the role of the coach, providing simple, sensible guidelines for an effective coaching season. Information on how best to teach children is also included, with an emphasis on repetition, praise, constructive criticism and of course, fun.
The second section covers the most important aspects of young player games, including basic skill development, through a series of safe, basic exercises accompanied by easy-to-follow illustrations and diagrams covering everything from simple passes to the safe and correct method for heading a ball.
The final section focuses on training different age groups, putting all the information into practice and, of course, the main objective : helping kids enjoy a healthy, active outdoor game that is fun to play.
This book is highly recommended by both novice and experienced coaches and players.
Cost : $25 (cash only)
Availability : Limited
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Donate a great second-hand novel (or a few) to be sold.
6th September 2006
4th September 2006
*Offer only applies on full priced items.
8th August 2006
A slice of sporting history from the Socceroos' FIFA World Cup qualification match at Telstra Stadium will be auctioned to raise funds for the next generation of Australia's World Cup footballers.
The Tools and Tips for New Coaches and Officials web pages contain practical information and tools aimed at the beginner coach and official.
'Survival pack': information for new coaches - information on planning, managing groups, working with parents and managing children's behaviour, and more
22nd February 2006
3rd February 2006
Come along to Millers Reserve and experience the benefits of being trained by leading Junior development coaches from the European football powerhouse, Inter Milan to help celebrate the new SFC clubrooms.
The clinic is open to all players, both male and female
for age groups under 8 to under 16.
