29th October 2008
Pittwater Classic Football Tournament
Pittwater RSL Football Club invites you to the Pittwater Classic Football Tournament
When: 14th & 15th March 2009
Where: Sydney, Academy of Sport
Who: Division 1 Teams only
Age: U10-U16
Dear Coach / Manager,
On behalf of the Pittwater RSL FC Tournament Committee and the Sydney Academy of Sport, located at Narrabeen, We cordially invite you to enter your team in the Pittwater Classic Soccer Tournament. The competition is open to Boys & Girls teams in divisions U10-U16 with up to 16 players. (please see online for team information) www.classic.pittwaterrslfc.com.au
All teams are guaranteed 3 games minimum with semi-finals and finals so 50% of the teams will play 4 games. We are targeting the top teams in division 1 or A division of each association, providing a competitive inter-association club only environment.Join us in March for an exciting weekend of soccer in Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Our Academy of Sport venue offers ocean breezes providing fresh air while keeping the temperatures pleasant and playing conditions excellent. Enjoy a weekend away with additional activities including canoeing, Swimming and other activities
Our staff of tournament organizers have dedicated themselves to ensuring an enjoyable experience for you and your team. Our goal is to produce the most competitive and best run Football (soccer) tournament.
The event is fully sanctioned by Football NSW so you can sure that all your insurances are valid.
Each player and coach will receive a tournament pin and program. Finalist players and coaches will each receive a medallion and each first and second place team will receive an impressive team trophy.
Between games or at the end of the day, The Narrabeen Venue is less than 5 minutes to beaches and the Venue has Onsite Accommodation for both motel style and Dorm style accommodation but beds are limited so be sure to get in quickly, details available soon for booking, all bookings done online via the club web site.
Be a part of the action! Bring your team to "THE BEACH" this spring. To assure your teams' place in the tournament, completely fill out the online application today at www.classic.pittwaterrslfc.com.au where you will find out all the additional information you need to plan the best long weekend of soccer you have had.
If this found its way to the wrong person we would appreciate it if you can pass it on to the correct person.
See you in March!
Pittwater RSL FC Tournament Committee
P.S Register early as team numbers are limited and on site accommodation is limited, online registration is Now available register Now
7th October 2008
2008 Perpetual and Trophy Winners
SEAFORTH FC
2008 Perpetual and Competition Winners
Carpenter Trophy Best Goal Average Junior 1st Division: W12/1
Seaforth Football Club Best Junior Goal Average other than 1st Division: 14/3
Radford Family Trophy Best Goal Average Senior Team: AL1's
Radford Family Shield Encouragement Award: 15/1
Martin Mood Memorial Junior Goalkeeping Award: Cobi Stevens (14/1)
Jenkins Family Memorial Shield Most Improved: 14/3 (2007 = mid table)
Bannerman Trophy Team Effort: 12/4
D.R. Robinson Shield Best Team Record: 12/2
Seaforth Football Club Coaches Award: Peter Tredinnick (W12/1)
Phil Smealie Ladies Achievement Award: Nina Newcombe (WU14/1)
Club Person of the Year: Alan Glixman
2007 Life Member: Richard Wright
Seaforth Football Club Women's Achievement Award: W12/1
Senior Goalkeeping Award: Scott Bidder (AL1's)
Dalby Family Trophy Junior Player of the Year: Ben Styles (U15/1)
Competition Winners and KO winners: W12/1
Competition Winners and KO Joint winners: U12/2
Competition Winners and KO Runners up: AL1's
Competition Winners: U12/4, U14/3
Competition Runners Up and KO Winners: W14/2
Competition Runners Up and KO Joint winners: AL2/R, 15/3
Competition Runners Up and KO runners Up: 11/4, 11/5
KO Runners Up: O35/1b
Richard Wright
President
Seaforth FC
1st October 2008
David who? For goals, see Angus
ANGUS Mawson’s dream is one day to bend it like David Beckham, but not even the golden player of English football could match the goal tally of this Neutral Bay kindergarten student.
Angus, aged five, just played his first season with the Seaforth Dragons, for whom he scored an astonishing 37 goals.
Even more remarkable, those goals came in just 15 games.
Such is his talent, Angus has already been selected by Football NSW for its Sydney North elite under-7/8 training program.
“We were very surprised he got selected, considering he was younger than the other kids,” his dad Mark said. “He has always had a ball at his feet since about the age of two.
“Whether it be outside, inside, wherever, we always just hear the ball bouncing up against the wall he just loves it.”
After years of nagging his dad, Angus was finally given the chance to play football.
Never having played against other children before, Mr Mawson said he had no idea what to expect once his son hit the field.
“He had to wait until age five before he was allowed to play, and he said after training that he had a game coming up,” Mr Mawson said.
“His first game was actually against an older team and he managed to get through them and score two goals, and he just loved it.”
Mr Mawson told the Daily that Angus would often dribble the ball past countless defenders and score goals.
And it seems Angus has learnt the Beckham way to celebrate his goals his sister Lizzie said he often runs with his shirt held above his head.
“The coach would often tell him, after he had scored a few and it was clear we were going to win, to ‘start passing the ball around now, Angus’,” Mr Mawson said.
“But sometimes he would get the ball, have no one to pass it to and the coach would say ‘off you go then, Angus’, and sure enough he dribbled around and scored.”
Angus lists his favourite players as David Beckham and Lucas Neill, and, worryingly for future Australian selectors, he wants to play for England one day.
“I like football because I like scoring goals,” he said
And is there any other reason he likes football, the Daily asked: “Because it’s fun,” he said.
And his aim for next season is equally simple and straightforward: “I want to score 39 goals next.”
Angus will now train twice a week with Football NSW.
Above article courtesy of The Mosman Daily NB: you can also view a video of Angus at the above link
24th September 2008
2008 Raffle Winners
Seaforth Football Club Raffle
1st Prize: B Noble - Ticket No 11956
2nd Prize: B Evans - Ticket No 6370
3rd Prize: P Horsley - Ticket No 2158
4th Prize: D Smith - Ticket No 6920
5th Prize: S Kirk - Ticket No 2975
Richard Wright
President
Seaforth FC
22ndh September 2008
Junior & Youth Licence Coaching Courses
JUNIOR LICENCE COACHING COURSE
CROMER PARK - NOVEMBER 2008
An Australian Coaching Council / FFA Junior Licence coaching course will be held at Cromer Park in November.
The details are as follows:
COURSE: Junior Licence Coaching Course
DATES: November 20 (THURS) 6pm-10pm
November 22 (SAT) 8am-5pm
COST: $140.00 (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
Sharon Egger – MUFC Girls’ Youth League Head Coach
Richy Williams – MUFC Senior Staff Coach
BOOKINGS: Email: mossy@mwfa.com.au or call the MWFA office on 9982 6228
Click here to check your Coaching Accreditation Level and update your personal details
Put in your Coach ID and password which should be your date of birth in eight digits: example (01011980)
YOUTH LICENCE COACHING COURSE
CROMER PARK - DECEMBER 2008
An Australian Coaching Council / FFA Youth Licence coaching course will be held at Cromer Park in December. Coaches must have passed the Junior Licence or gained an exemption through Football NSW to qualify to take part.
The details are as follows:
COURSE: Youth Licence Coaching Course
DATES: DEC 3 (WED) 6pm-10pm
DEC 5 (FRI) 6pm-10pm
DEC 6 (SAT) 8am-4pm
DEC 7 (SUN) 8am-4pm
COST: $230.00 (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
Sharon Egger – MUFC Girls’ Youth League Head Coach
Richy Williams – MUFC Senior Staff Coach
BOOKINGS: Email: mossy@mwfa.com.au or call the MWFA office on 9982 6228
Click here to check your Coaching Accreditation Level and update your personal details
Put in your Coach ID and password which should be your date of birth in eight digits: example (01011980)
18th September 2008
Total Football Fun Day
Application form is available below to download:
- to download: right click on file & choose 'Save Target As'
Total Football Application.doc Microsoft Word file, 563kb
8th September 2008
Club Raffle
Due to the cancellation of this years Sub Junior Gala Day the SFC raffle will now be drawn at the Presentation Day.
Winners will be published in the following weeks Manly Daily.
Richard Wright
President
Seaforth FC
7th September 2008
Rescheduled Finals Info
Men's finals on Sunday the 7th of September at Dee Why Oval and Cromer Park have been postponed to Saturday the 13th of September (YES SATURDAY) at Cromer Park. New draw will be issued Monday and no extra time or penalties will be played. Teams level at the end of full time will be joint knock out winners.
Junior Boy's finals at Dee Why Oval and Cromer Park from today will be moved to Sunday the 14th of September (YES SUNDAY) all at Cromer Park. New draw will be issued Monday and no extra time or penalties will be played. Teams level at the end of full time will be joint knock out winners. Teams playing in the Champion of Champions on the 14th will be moved to another date and time to be arranged.
Senior Women's finals scheduled for Sunday the 7th at Seaforth Oval have been postponed to Sunday the 14th of September. New draw will be issued Monday and no extra time or penalties will be played. Teams level at the end of full time will be joint knock out winners.
Junior Women's games scheduled for Monday the 8th have been moved to Wed 10th and games scheduled on Tuesday the 9th have been moved to Thursday the 11th. These will still be at Cromer Park at the same times.
Well the shirts are in the wash, the kids are ready for a good sleep and the Cup is over for 2008.
I think we would all agree the team gave a good account of themselves and Seaforth F.C. With 2 good wins and a narrow 1-0 loss in the final game they were unlucky not to progress to the quarter finals. Seaforth U/10s next year will be strong.
Results v Moorebank - Seaforth won 2-0
v Wakehurst - Seaforth won 2-1
v Gunners - Gunners won 1-0
6 points and 2nd place in their group
Many thanks to everyone who helped with organisation and on the day:
Joe Van Leeuwen - our great coach.
Alan Glixman (SFC U9 Age Manager) - who organised the trials, registered the team and made my job easy.
Darren and the 7am Dads who had the Seaforth tent up in prime position at 7.15 am this morning and had it back to the club by 3.30pm this afternoon.
The Wonderful Mums who organised snacks and drinks.
Paul Gunning - who made sure we had photos of the team.
Here are some details about our matches...
Match 1 (v Moorebank) Seaforth started strongly and opened with an early goal through excellent passing with a strong finish by Tyson Holmes. The team made several chances, dominated play and were denied 2 more goals by great saves. The team continued their strong play in the 2nd half and again had several chances denied by good keeping. The second goal came after a penalty when Larry Springfield, after a typically determined run, was felled in the box with the goal wide open. William Mellor took a very cool penalty with a firm curling strike into the top left corner of the net leaving the keeper with no chance. Result WIN Seaforth FC 2-0
A very strong start and the Seaforth team were building the confidence and combinations for a good day.
Match 2 (v Wakehurst) - Cromer Park 1 The team took the big ground like seasoned Manly United professionals and took an early lead after some strong mid-field play set up a long run for Hugo Weston who finished like a professional striker with a cool chip over the keeper to go up 1-0. They opened in similar fashion in the second period and some passing to space from the back of the field led to strong move up the left side and excellent finish from Liam Michael to 2-0 up. The team also defended well and were unlucky to concede a goal late in the game with a defensive mix up in the box. Result WIN Seaforth FC 2-1.
Undefeated, maximum 6 points and best for and against in the group........ Seaforth poised for a big final pool game clash with the other undefeated team in the pool, Gunners from Macquarie Fields.
Match 3 (v Gunners - Macquarie Fields) Back to Cromer Park 3 for the final pool game and tensions running high. Seaforth with their superior number of goals needed a win or draw to progress to the quarter finals. The boys started slowly and Gunners dominated the early minutes of the game. In the mid-period, Gunners star striker made a long break down the right side and sent in a floating cross, which drifted over all players and the keeper into the top left side of the net. Seaforth unlucky and down 1-0 at half time. Seaforth came out strongly in the second half and dominated most of the play with everyone fighting hard for the ball, getting into space and playing through some nice passes. Still there were few chances with Gunners defending strongly. Seaforth were on the attack right into the last minute and never out of the game, but unfortunately could not get that early goal back.
The 2nd half was definitely the best Seaforth played all day and they were very unlucky to go down 1-0 and miss out on the finals.
P.S. As we left Gunners won their quarter final convincingly and progressed to the semi-finals... so no disgrace in losing to a team of this quality.
Overall, the boys and parents had a great day, and the team represented the club well. Many didn't realise they were playing the top club teams from other districts and they were definitely one of the strongest of the local teams in the Cup. Expect the Seaforth teams to do well in the district U9 Gala Day and for a strong showing from next year's U10/1s... the future of the club is in good hands!
Well done boys and thanks to our coach Joe Van Leeuwen.
Paul Griffiths
Team Manager
Seaforth FC Strikers Cup 2008
16th June 2008
School Holiday Coaching Camp
Application form is available below to download:
- to download: right click on file & choose 'Save Target As'
formSEAFORTHwk1.pdf pdf file, 383kb
As footballers we often use electrical tape to keep our boots tight, hold shin pads in place and to support injuries.
This tape is not biodegradable.
Did you know if you leave your used tape behind after a game, it becomes an issue for the environment?
The grass is cut and the tape is sliced into small pieces and then washed into the creeks and lagoons.
It slowly poisons the water and can kill fish as well as birds.
So don't leave your used tape behind!
For more information call Warringah Council's Environmental Education team on 9942 2543.
Want our
association to catch the attention of an
A-League club? Check out this invitation to
participate in football related research…We
encourage you all to have your say!
Tell the
elite level of the game what makes you “tick”!
We want to
hear from all you committed souls who swarm
community football fields week in week out...and
we are offering great prizes in
return!
The simple
selection criteria: You have an interest, big or
small, in football.
With the
blessing and assistance of local football
associations, we are seeking your help to
understand how your thriving football community
relates to football's national competition, the
Hyundai A-League, and professional sport in
general. Importantly, it is also an opportunity
to find out how our operations could work for
you!
Whether you
are a Central Coast Mariners fanatic, Sydney FC
tragic, somewhere in between, OR have no idea
what we are talking about, your opinions matter!
So please, follow the link below and help us get
to know you...
1st prize
winner will receive an official Central Coast
Mariners FC football signed by the team with a
maximum value of $250;
2nd prize
winner will receive a Gold Family Pass (2
adults, 2 kids) to the Central Coast Mariners v
Sydney FC match on Saturday 23rd
August, 7pm at Bluetongue Stadium.
3rd prize
winner will receive an official Central Coast
Mariners cap
This
research is being conducted on behalf of a
Hyundai A-League club with the assistance of
Football Federation Australia.
27th May 2008
Manly Utd / SFC Club Night
Richard Wright
President
Seaforth FC
15th May 2008
Vanuatu Football Boot Collection
Dear Football Supporter
As you would be aware I have been collecting footy boots to send to East Timor and Vanuatu for 8 years now. Unfortunately the collection this year has been the poorest on record (less than 100 pairs of boots).
Given that we have over 17,000 registered players in Manly Warringah I would think that at least half of them bought new boots this year. So where are those 8,500 pairs of boots?
Please deliver* (see details below) any good quality and clean boots, shin pads, shirts and sox, the club will then deliver them to Global Self Storage at Clearview Place, Brookvale. Cisco Systems Australia, the computer people, are picking up the tab for sending the gear to Vanuatu.
This is a small ask which will bring enormous joy to hundreds of kids who could never afford to buy footy boots.
Thanks for your support.
Brian Dunphy
*NB:There will be a box placed under the table that the results sheets etc are kept where the gear can be placed on Saturday and Sunday.
Here it is!!!! The football coaching certificate course you have been waiting for!
Seaforth FC is proud to present the Grassroots Football Certificate course developed by Kelly Cross, Coach Education Manager, FFA. And even better - it is being held at Seaforth Oval at a greatly subsidized price
- for Seaforth Coaches Only.
Price for Seaforth FC Coaches : FREE!
Numbers are strictly limited so to book your place, please email Sharon Egger on eggergj@bigpond.net.au
Venue: Seaforth Oval
Date: Monday 7th April, 6pm - 9pm
Instructor: Sharon Egger
Cost: FREE (includes Coaching Grassroots Football book)
Who is it for?: Beginner coaches - designed mainly for coaches of
5-10 yr olds, but is suitable for coaches of all age groups.
Grassroots Football Certificate - Course Information
Description
This course is of three hours duration and is aimed at
beginner coaches and teachers of players up to 10 years of age. It is
designed to give them a basic understanding of their role and to provide
them with practical ideas for training sessions.
Participant Info
Course
Objectives and Outcomes
After
attending this course the coach will have a basic understanding of:
::What kids’ coaching is about
::What kind of activities to provide at training
sessions
::How to put together the content of a kids’ training
session
Course Content
The course centres on the FFA publication ‘Coaching
Grassroots Football’, which each participant receives free of charge when
attending this course. Participants will be shown a range of practices from
the book and will be able to use the book as an ongoing coaching resource.
Pre-Requisites Notes
Minimum age 15 years old
Candidate Assessment
There is no assessment component on this course. It is an
'attendance-only' course.
Accreditation Award
Participants who attend the whole three-hour course will
receive an FFA Certificate, and will be recorded on the FFA database as
having attended.
Sharon Egger
Coaching Director
Seaforth FC
27th March 2008
ID Cards
There are new rules this season for checking ID Cards. Managers (Comp), please make yourself aware of this rule, MWFA have already commenced policing last weekend at the FA Cup games at Cromer.
Rule for checking the ID Cards
Rules for checking
the ID Cards
Before the commencement of
every game the ID card of each player must be checked using the following
procedure:
1)At the designated match time both teams shall line up in
the middle of the pitch with the referee.
2)Each team manager or designated official will check each
name on the referee’s card against the name on the
I.D. card, and the player’s appearance against the photo
on the card, as well as the division in which the player is registered, to
establish the player’s eligibility to play in the
match.
3)After completion of this process the manager either:
If completely satisfied
with the eligibility of the players listed on the referee’s card, must sign the card in
the space marked
"IDENTITY" under the column listing the opponent’s team. Such signature shall
indicate the manager’s conviction of the eligibility to play in the match
concerned.
or
If not completely satisfied
as to the eligibility of any player listed, the manager shall print
"STA" (subject
to adjudication) in the
space marked "IDENTITY" instead of signing it. The game must then be
played
and the result recorded in
the usual way. The P.& D. Committee shall adjudicate on the eligibility of
any
player.
•A player’s name appearing on the Referee’s Card is equivalent to the players actually playing in the
game, whether or not he takes the field or is present at the game.
•The registered age
group and division of any borrowed players must be marked on the card. Refer
also to Section D of these Playing Rules dealing with substitutes and borrowed
players.
•The referee shall
witness the checking process (without being responsible for it) and may not
start the match until these formalities have been completed. Should teams be
tardy in carrying out these formalities, the referee must shorten the match
time to the extent that the teams may have delayed its commencement.
•If a team refuses to
complete the ID check as specified in (b) the referee’s card must be marked STA (Subject to Adjudication) in the
space marked “IDENTITY”, instead of signing it. The game shall be played and the
result recorded in the usual way.
•Players that arrive
late cannot take the field until their ID card has been checked by the
opposition manager. The opposition manager
must make a note of the player’s name and at the half time break or
at the end of the game, ensure the player was
on the match card.
•If a player who
arrives late does not pass the ID check and the signature for Identity has
already been completed, the signature for Identity must be crossed out and “STA” substituted in its place.
•Should an ID Card not
be available for an individual player, the player shall not be eligible to take
the field in any game. The only exception is where the lack of ID card has been
notified to the Association Secretary prior to the match, and permission to
play is granted in writing by the Association Secretary. Where such permission
in writing has been granted, the player must present this correspondence to the
opposing team manager before the start of the match.
•Any
player who plays without an ID card shall incur an automatic penalty as per H5.
The penalty for playing without an ID card but
having the name entered correctly on the referee’s card shall
be one (1) game and the penalty for a currently registered player playing under
an assumed name shall be four (4) games. For other ID card and player
registration offences the EC shall determine the punishment.
•If a team is guilty of
not producing ID cards before the commencement of the game, the referee’s card must be marked STA in the space marked “IDENTITY”, instead of signing it. The
game shall be played and the result recorded in the usual way.
•Any team guilty of
fielding an ineligible player shall be penalised as follows:
1.If the team wins the match it shall be regarded as a
forfeit to the opposition
2.If the team loses the match, the
match shall be regarded as a forfeit unless the score was greater than 5-0 in
which case the original score shall hold. If
the game is a league game the team shall also lose three competition points.
3.A team guilty of fielding an
ineligible player shall be penalised as above for each match in which the
ineligible player played.
•Teams
failing to carry out the checking of player ID in the manner required within
this byelaw will incur a penalty of one match
point for each instance in which the procedure was not followed.
•Any team manager who
signs a referee’s card indicating that he has
identified all players thereon as eligible, which is subsequently found to be
incorrect, will render his club liable to a fine of $50.00 at the discretion of
the E.C.
•Ifareferee’scardismarkedSTA(SubjecttoAdjudication)byamanager,theSecretaryoftheAssociationmustbe
notified in writing by letter, fax or email as per 15.9 (1) by the Club raising
the dispute, within 48 hours.
A copy of the above is available for download:
(to download: right click on file & choose 'Save Target As')
Rule for checking the ID Cards pdf file, 36kb
17th March 2008 Specialist Goalkeeping Training
SPECIALIST GOALKEEPING TRAINING
Goalkeeping training will be conducted from 5.00pm - 7.00pm at Seaforth Oval every Wednesday afternoon (except during school holidays) commencing Wednesday 2nd April 2008.
There will be 2 time slots available to cater for different age groups and abilities.
U8 - U10: training will be from 5pm - 6pm.
U11 and up: training will be from 5.45pm - 7pm.
This 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 475 840.
This initiative is being funded by Seaforth F.C. - let's support it.
Sharon Egger
Coaching Director
Seaforth FC
14th March 2008
Rebel March Madness
7th March 2008
Junior Licence Coaching Course Cromer Park
JUNIOR LICENCE COACHING COURSE
CROMER PARK - MARCH 2008
The next Junior Licence coaching course – the first Football Federation Australia / Australian Coaching Council qualification open to coaches - will be run at Cromer Park later this month.
The details are as follows:
COURSE: Junior Licence Coaching Course
DATE: March 26 (WED), March 28 (FRI), March 31 (MON)
TIME: 6pm – 10.00pm
COST: $115.00 (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
Sharon Egger – MUFC Girls' Youth League technical coach
BOOKINGS: Email: mossy@mwfa.com.au or call the MWFA office on 9982 6228
A copy of the 2008 Grading Days is also available for download:
(to download: right click on file & choose 'Save Target As')
2008 Grading dates2 Microsoft Word file, 196kb
This page was last updated on: Wed 29th October 2008 at 12.35pm
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