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This page was last updated on: Tues 05/01/10 at 10.10am
01/10/09: MUFC Trials for Season 2010
25/09/09: Ex-Seaforth junior Leigh Egger wins Lucas Neill scholarship
16/09/09: Strikers Cup Report
16/09/09: Rebel 20% Off Day
15/09/09: Youth Licence Coaching Course
15/09/09: Junior Licence Coaching Course
19/08/09: Australian Youth Football Development Foundation
17/08/09: Champs live up to their name
07/08/09: Gear Order
02/07/09: Parking at Seaforth Oval
30/06/09: FNSW CIRCULAR 0904 - Influenza Notice
10/06/09: School Holiday Coaching Clinic
01/06/09: Junior Licence Coaching Course
21/05/09: Sydney FC visit
13/05/09: Referee Q&A Evening
29/04/09: Nick Albert (12/1s) joins Luton Town
24/04/09: Annual Football Boot Collection For Vanuatu deadline extended 2 weeks
08/04/09: Silencing the cynics
24/03/09: Seaforth All Stars Shine in Northern Beaches Six-A-Side competition!
17/03/09: Final Referee's Entrance Course
16/03/09: Goalkeeper Training - now Wed 8th April
15/03/09: Rebel MVP Day
12/03/09: School Holiday Coaching Clinic
12/03/09: Managers Meetings
10/03/09: Portable goalpost safety reminder
09/03/09: Charity Matches in aid of Red Cross Bushfire Appeal
03/03/09: Sub Junior Referee Course & SSG Coaching Session
01/03/09: Referee's Entrance Course Senior Men and Women
27/02/09: Team Lists
09/02/09: Player Assessment / Grading Selections Trials
08/02/09: Extra Registration Day
06/02/09: Small-Sided Games (SSG) Handbook
05/02/09: Senior Referees Courses
03/02/09: Hot Weather Policy & Guidelines
19/01/09: Let's give this new fun-based format for kids a fair go
15/01/09: 2009 Registration Information *updated 8/2
04/01/09: 2009 Registration Dates
09/12/08: 2009 Season Small-Sided Games (SSG)
03/12/08: Adam Israel and Micky Williams join Seaforth FC
25/11/08: Rebel MVP 20% Off Day
17/11/08: The Future: 2008 & Beyond
17/11/08: U11 Seaforth Eagles Win Strikers 6 A Side
29/10/08: Pittwater Classic Football Tournament
07/10/08: 2008 Perpetual and Trophy Winners
01/10/08: David who? For goals, see Angus
24/09/08: 2008 Raffle Winners
22/09/08: Junior & Youth Licence Coaching Courses
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1st October 2009
MUFC Trials for Season 2010
Manly United FC
PREMIER YOUTH LEAGUE BOYS
Trials for Season 2010
Sunday October 18th
U/13s (Born 97) 8.00am Registration - Trial 8.30am till 10.15am
U/14s (Born 96) 10.00am Registration - Trial 10.30am till 12.15pm
U/15s (Born 95 ) 1pm Registration - Trial 1.30pm till 3.15 pm
U/16s (Born 94 ) 3pm Registration - Trial 3.30 till 5.15pm
2nd Trials will be announced at the conclusion of the 1st Trial.
Monday 19th October
U/18s (Born 92/93) 5.45 Registration - Trial 6.15pm till 8.15pm
Manly Warringah FA Metro League Trials
Venue - Cromer Park
Sunday October 25th
U/11s (Born 99) 8am Registration - Trial 8.30am till 10.15am
U/12s (Born 98) 10.00am Registration - Trial 10.30am till 12.15pm
2nd Trials to be announced at conclusion of 1st Trial
Players are to bring Boots/shin pads and water
Nick Tomaino - 0414 975508
Head Youth League Coach Manly United F.C.
Manly United FC
PREMIER GIRLS YOUTH LEAGUE
AND WOMENS PREMIER LEAGUE
Trials for Season 2010
Venue : Cromer Park
Sunday October 25th
Sunday November 1st
Sunday 25th October
9am – 11am U12’s – 8.30am registration
11.30am – 1.30pm U14’s – 11am registration
2pm – 4pm U16’s – 1.30pm registration
2nd Trials will be announced at the conclusion of the 1st Trial.
Sunday 1st November
1.30pm – 3.30pm WPL first and reserve grade – 1pm registration
2nd Trials will be announced at the conclusion of the 1st Trial.
Players are to bring Boots/shin pads, sunscreen and water.
Queries can be directed to Sharon Egger 0421 475840.
25th September 2009
Ex-Seaforth junior Leigh Egger wins Lucas Neill scholarship
Photo: Manly United head coach Phil Moss (left) shown with the Lucas Neil Scholarship holder
Leigh Egger (centre) and Ed Neil (Lucas' father) - Photo by Malcolm Hill
Manly United under-16 captain Leigh Egger was today unveiled as the fourth annual Lucas Neill Scholarship winner.
The three-time NSW representative will board a plane on October 2 for a three-week trip to the UK and train with three clubs including Championship side Leeds United and English Premier League outfit Everton - the club Neill will now call home leading into the 2010 World Cup.
Neill's management company Inspire Sports is finalising details on the third club Egger will visit and it is likely to be another high-profile EPL club.
Egger, who regularly played in Manly United's Grade 18 side this season - including during the narrow 1-0 grand final loss to Wollongong at Marconi Stadium earlier this month - said he is looking forward to the experience of a lifetime.
"It's a great opportunity and one I'm determined to take with both hands," he said to a large gathering of television, radio and print media at Cromer Park this morning. "I'm very grateful to Lucas and all the coaches at Manly United for providing this chance and I'll be motivated to do them all proud. I can't wait to get over there and see what it takes to get to the level that Lucas has reached - it will be a real eye opener for me but I'm ready for the challenge."
Egger has worn a Manly United jersey since he made the 2002 under-10 Skills Squad before going onto represent the Manly-Warringah Football Association in the Metropolitan League 11s and 12s. He arrived at Manly United from his local junior club, Seaforth FC. He then progressed through the club's 13s-16s and played a regular role with this year's 18s. He also made the NSW 13s, 14s and 15s along the way - the first Manly United player since Neill himself to make a state team three years running.
Manly United head coach Phil Moss said it was a highlight of the Manly United calendar to announce the winner. "This announcement changes the life of a young footballer forever and that Leigh is the first genuine Manly-Warringah local junior to win it makes it all the more special," Moss said.
"Leigh is a very worthy winner and ticked all the boxes. He will now have the unique opportunity to taste football at the very highest level and the fact he goes over there on the back of a personal endorsement from Lucas allows him to concentrate solely on training well and showing himself. It's always tough for me to narrow down potential winners on to a shortlist to give to Lucas' dad Ed and his Australian-based agent Paddy Dominguez."
"But at the end of the day Leigh showed he has many attributes that can enable him to forge a professional career in the game and that is what tipped him over the line. He is a natural leader, has the technical ability and tactical awareness required and, like Lucas, is very self-assured on the ball and always makes time for himself. Leigh has the ability to rise to the level he is surrounded by and I'm sure he won't let anyone down once he gets to the UK."
Egger, who is training with Sydney FC's youth team to maintain his fitness ahead of the trip, was presented to the media this morning and did television interviews with Fox Sports and SBSTV as well as several radio stations, the Daily Telegraph and The Manly Daily.
He was also presented with two boxes of Nike gear as part of Neill's sponsorship arrangement with the sportswear giant, a mobile phone with credit from Optus so he can stay in touch with family during the trip and other goods from Sony to keep him occupied during the long flight to and from the UK.
The scholarship has launched professional careers for previous winners Chris Payne and Joey Gibbs - both of whom ply their trade for Sydney FC - while Simon Beer has gone on to play for Manly United Grade 20 side and has been earmarked as a first grader of the future at the very least.
"This scholarship is a very unique way for a current Socceroo - let alone the national captain - to put something back into the game," Moss said. "The experience and profile it provides a young player gives them every chance to springboard themselves into a professional career. Manly United is very proud of our record with regards the Lucas Neill Scholarship and we will continue to work overtime in developing young footballers to go on to higher levels of the game."
- Article courtesy of Football NSW
16th September 2009
Strikers Cup Report
Photo: Strikers Cup Squad 2009
The Day of Reckoning.
The Biblical floods had subsided, the sun dried the land and, long awaited, 'The Day' dawned. At last Cromer Lakes had turned back into Cromer Park.
Would this be the year that 'Midgleys Marvels' would put the name of Seaforth proudly back on the Strikers Cup after an absence of sixteen years? It would be tough with 24 top teams all trying to do the same.
Confidence was high being unbeaten in 5 pre tournament games, winning 4, drawing one and scoring 12 goals in the process. Coach Paul Midgleys regular training sessions had forged a team with spirit and strength in every department.
With the key No 1 and No 9 shirts being being rotated between the versatile, fast and agile Noah Cooper and Ben Rymill the team were set. Marshalled by the Dynamic Duo of Charlie Raward and Joa Aitkin in the middle the back four were complete with Nic Campbell and Tom Hughes as the flying full backs. The midfield and the forward line was just as packed with talent. Speedsters Tom Dubourdieu and Joe McCauley on the wings,the 'never say die' pairing of Alex Giles and Fergus Rogers, the sublime Sam Pearson, diminuatively dynamic and versatile Alexander Reidy as a terrier up front or in the back four with classy Caleb Southee-Sami and talented Ben Campbell completing the line up.
The seconds ticked away to the whistle that would see the opening game against Pittwater underway. The Boys lined up in their positions proudly wearing the white of Seaforth... what would the day hold for the team and the travelling fans? We would soon find out as the whistle shrilled, 'Game On'.
Clearly nerves had played a part and it took both teams time to settle into the game. Pittwater had plenty of possesion in the first half but the Seaforth midfield and back four comfortably handled the pressure with Joa and Charlie as solid as rocks in the middle repulsing any Pittwater forward who dared to try and pass. Ben R in goal gave confidence to the whole team by professionally handling anything that did elude the stalwart defence. Nil all at half time, still anyone's game.
Seaforth came out of the blocks a little bit sharper in the second half but it was still largely a midfield battle. When Joe collected the ball and made a blistering run down the left wing he left his marker in his wake. Cutting inside the goal was at his mercy with Ben R tearing into the middle. Was this the moment the travelling Seaforth faithful were waiting for? Joe unleashed his sweet left foot and drilled a shot towards the near post, the goalie was well positioned but could he hold on to the powerful shot to prevent the prowling Ben from hungrily snapping up the crumbs? Unfortunately for Seaforth he could but what great football from both sides.
Before the excitment had subsided Pittwater were on the attack with the right winger cutting inside and aiming a terrific shot at the far post. Noah, now wearing No 1, was having none of this as he confidently narrowed the angle, went to his right and brilliantly held the fizzing shot.
End to end stuff, the coach and manager's nerves were shot to pieces (let alone the parent's) and the first game wasn't even over yet!
When the final whistle went honours were still even, a point apiece and all to play for in the remaining group games.
Seaforth knew there was plenty of room for improvement and set out to show this in game 2 against Springwood. Springwood had some speed merchants up front but so did Seaforth from front to back. Both teams again started slowly but Seaforth eventually started to show what they were capable of. With the back four squeezing up and supporting the midfield and forwards confidence was growing, perhaps a little too much as suddenly a long clearance from Springwood saw a threatening breakaway. Ever alert in goal Ben R sprinted off his line and ended up cutting out the danger by reaching the centre circle before anyone else to make the clearance! A let off that Seaforth would not forget.
By the second half Seaforth were dominating with wave after wave of attacks breaking on the Springwood sea wall. Time and again the travelling faithful expected the wall to break but the Springwood keeper in particular stood firm, making several outstanding saves. As the pressure built, something had to give but it took a piece of great team play to unlock the defence. Ben R, having swapped the No 1 shirt for the No 9, gathered the ball on the edge of the Springwood 18 yard box but was shepherded sideways by the determined defence. Ben C cleverly moved away from the ball to create space which Ben R picked out with a perfectly timed ball. Ben C turned on the ball and cooly slotted it past the advancing keeper. One nil to Seaforth and just reward for the teams efforts.
Still Seaforth attacked but were ever mindful that one breakaway was all that Springwood needed to be back in the game. They never did get that chance with Seaforth dominating but unable to extend the lead. It was enough, with Seaforth claiming all three points to be joint leaders of the group with Pittwater.
The final game of the group stage saw Seaforth against arguably the weaker team in the group, Avoca. A win would almost certainly see us through as either Group winners or as one of the two best runners up, depending on the Pittwater result. Confidence was high, this was effectively a knock out game that Seaforth had to win.
Once again the game started slowly with both teams determined not to concede an early goal. Soon the game settled into a battle of attrition akin to trench warfare. Boot it up, the trench was taken only for the ball to be booted back and the trench retaken. Real chances in front of either goal were rare. Seaforth just couldn't find the same flowing football from the previous game or, perhaps, it was Avoca that just wouldn't let them settle.
Increasingly it looked as though just one goal would settle the game. As the game progressed Seaforth's effort was outstanding but trying the direct route to the Avoca goal constantly met a locked door. It was going to take a piece of magic again to unlock it or for someone to use the width of the pitch and sneak in round the back. Fergus and Alex G toiled tirelessly in midfield trying to find the key. Tom H, Nic and Sam were resolute in supporting the attack down the flanks. Tom D and Alex R buzzed like angry bee's trying to find just that chink that would be enough and Caleb's green boots were working overtime. Unfortunately for Seaforth time just ran out. The game ended in stalemate. Would it still be enough? The calculators came out and other results studied but slowly the realisation dawned; one point just wasn't enough.
How could we break this to the boys? They had played their hearts out and deserved to go through. Lumps in throats the manager and coach stood shoulder to shoulder under the shade of the white Seaforth flag proudly flapping in the warm, sunny breeze. Paul broke the bad news. Unfortunately, Seaforth had joined the ranks of England in knowing the heartache of exiting a competition without losing a game or, indeed, without conceding a goal. Despite having scored freely pre tournament, one goal to our name in the finals was just one goal short.
Football can be a cruel game but the Boys took the news stoically. 'Is there any way we can qualify?'. Sadly not but that didn't daunt the boys. They had played with great spirit in a magnificent competition, played with the best from not only the MWFA but also from associations far and wide. Undefeated, unbowed the boys held their heads high. It was all about being part of The Beautiful Game and part of a great tournament. What a great day, great fun and great games that were always going to be tight with goals hard to come by. As one of the organisers said, on any other day it could have been any of the other teams going through to the knock out stages.
The boys looked resplendent in their black Strikers Squad polo shirts as they strode out from the Lucas Neil Stand onto the hallowed turf of Cromer 1 to be presented with their Strikers Cup Medals; everyone a winner.
To be selected from over 100 players to represent Seaforth in such a prestigious tournament was a fantastic achievement in itself; and what better way to spend a Saturday than simply enjoying running around kicking that leather bag of wind with a bunch of mates.
Paul, I and every parent were proud of what the boys had achieved both individually and as a team and they could be rightly proud of themselves. The experience will be invaluable and stand them in good stead for the future not only in the skills they learnt but also in playing in the spirit of the game, being happy yet gracious when winning, disappointed but sporting in defeat and, more than anything, being able to enjoy the moment, win or lose.
Now we hand the baton on to next years team. May they have as much fun as the players, coach, manager and parents did this year, may they learn and progress as the boys did this year, and may they bring back that trophy and restore the name of Seaforth to it for the first time, now, in seventeen years.
Good luck and
C'mon You Whites!!
PS for the mums... (sorry to be sexist) the GK traditionally wears the Number 1 and the Centre Forward the No 9 on their shirts!)
Seaforth Strikers 2009 Squad Results;
Never beaten in 8 games!!
Pre Tournament;
Wakehurst 2-1
Manly Vale 2-2
Curl Curl 2-1
Mosman 5-0
Harbord 1-0
Tournament; Group Stages
Pittwater 0-0
Springwood 1-0
Avoca 0-0
The final was Wakehurst against Forest Killarney, both teams qualifying from the group stages as the two best runners up! Forest won the game 2-0.
- Report by Gary Giles
16th September 2009
Rebel 20% Off Day
15th September 2009
Youth Licence Coaching Course
YOUTH LICENCE
COACHING COURSE
CROMER PARK
NOVEMBER 2009
An Australian Coaching Council / FFA Youth Licence coaching course will be held at Cromer Park in November.
The details are as follows:
COURSE:Youth Licence Coaching Course MIN. AGE: 16yrs
DATES:
Nov 3 (TUES) 6pm - 10pm
Nov 5 (THURS) 6pm - 10pm
Nov 7 (SAT) 8am - 4pm
Nov 8 (SUN) 8am - 4pm
- DATES ALL INCLUSIVE
COST: $220.00 GST INCL.
(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 skills Coach
Richy Williams - MUFC Senior Staff Coach
BOOKINGS: Email: mossy@mwfa.com.au
Bookings close at 5pm FRIDAY OCTOBER 30
BYO: Notepad, pen, training gear, boots, drink, food, wet weather protection.
Course will go ahead in wet weather unless otherwise notified.
Please book early to avoid disappointment.
Resource Link for all courses:
www.footballaustralia.com.au/Community/default.aspx s=community_coaching_features_feature_item&id=18616
For all information on the National Coaching Scheme: check link below
Community Pathway / Advanced Pathway:
www.footballaustralia.com.au/Coaching
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)
15th September 2009
Junior Licence Coaching Course
JUNIOR LICENCE
COACHING COURSE
CROMER PARK
OCTOBER 2009
An Australian Coaching Council / FFA Junior Licence coaching course will be held at Cromer Park in October.
The details are as follows:
COURSE:Junior Licence Coaching Course MIN. AGE: 15yrs
DATES:
Oct 26 (MON) 6pm - 10pm
Oct 27 (TUES) 6pm - 10pm
Oct 29 (THURS) 6pm - 10pm
- DATES ALL INCLUSIVE
COST: $140.00 GST INCL.
(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
Richy Williams - MUFC Senior Staff Coach
BOOKINGS: Email: mossy@mwfa.com.au
Bookings close at 5pm WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 21
BYO: Notepad, pen, training gear, boots, drink, food, wet weather protection.
Course will go ahead in wet weather unless otherwise notified.
Please book early to avoid disappointment.
Resource Link for all courses:
www.footballaustralia.com.au/Community/default.aspx s=community_coaching_features_feature_item&id=18616
For all information on the National Coaching Scheme: check link below
Community Pathway / Advanced Pathway:
www.footballaustralia.com.au/Coaching
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)
19th August 2009
Australian Youth Football Development Foundation
The Australian Youth Football Development Foundation (AYFDF), is a charitable Foundation established to fund programs that assist in developing disadvantaged Australian youngsters into happy and pleasant members of our society. It is helping to make our society safer by nding practical solutions based on football training to focus our youth and provide them the 'skills-for-life'.
Providing opportunities for young people living in metro and rural areas of our vast country to become involved in recreational Football based sporting activities is the basis for the programs that the AYFDF sponsors.
Empowering communities, with the provision of funding through accepted programs to launch football based projects, has been shown to be an effective way of addressing disaffection and empowering young people, increasing their skills and confidence whilst strengthening good community relations.
Sport and recreation as a planned activity can foster self-confidence, provide transferable skills, channel violence and provide opportunities for social interaction. Football is an accessible, affordable and enjoyable means of increasing young people's self-confidence whilst channeling their energies in a constructive direction away from anti-social behavior, becoming depressed, obese or getting involved in crime and drugs.
We believe that the experience of social inclusion activities delivered to our youth by AYFDF funded projects will help address some of the issues in our society today, including:
:: Youth disengagement
:: Alcohol and drug abuse
:: Obesity
:: Lack of respect for authority
:: Lack of responsibility
:: Changing community values
:: Providing confidence to handicapped members of our society
To find out more & how you can help, download the documents below, or visit:
www.ayfdf.org.au
Flyer final_single.pdf
(pdf file, 506kb)
AYFDF AND ROBBIE SLATER, NIGEL BRAMLEY AND MARK BOSNICH INVITATION TO A WEEKS FOOTBALL ACADEMY 5 A SIDE FUNDRAISING COMPETITION: OCTOBER 2009 @ KIKOFF, HARBORD BOWLING CLUB
We invite you and your partner to join us for a fun filled night of Football and raising donations, with finger food, refreshments and lots of celebrities to be 'auctioned' on the night!
The winning team will be awarded the Jamie Bramley Trophy. Jamie was a local fun loving teenager whose life was was lost at his prime in a tragic car accident.
Nigel Bramley, Mark Bosnich and Robbie Slater are patrons of the ayfdf and support the objectives of this not-for-profit charities constitution. We believe the game of Football can assist:
* Young people at risk of social exclusion with limited opportuni^es
* Young people at risk of becoming involved in crime
* Young people with special needs
* Young people affected by drugs and alcohol abuse
* Young people who are victims of crime
WHEN: Sunday October 11th, 2009, 4.30pm to 9.30pm
WHERE: KIKOFF all weather 5 aside centre
The Harbord Bowling Club, Bennec St. Curl Curl NSW 2096.
website: www.KIKOFF.com.au
Please contact Cathy Deblaere or Paul Hardcastle:
Mobile: 0415 544 686 and 0411 414 256
Tel: (02) 9972 7678
(02) Fax: 9972 7588
www.ayfdf.org.au
Application Form is available for download below:
applicationform4.pdf
(pdf file, 47kb)
17th August 2009
Champs live up to their name
The Seaforth U10 Champs went into the 2009 MWFA Gala day at Melwood Park with high hopes after a strong regular season under long-time coach James Murphie.
The Champs faced off against the much-fancied Wakehurst Buttaflyz outfit in the league season just the week before the Gala day and were unlucky, after leading for much of the game, to concede two late goals in a plucky performance.
So when they came up against Wakehurst in the first game of the Gala day last weekend, the girls were out to prove a point. In a tight game where chances were few and far between, the Champs were again unlucky, but this time not to win with a strong team effort, with the score tied 0-0 after the final whistle. Newcomers to the 2009 Champs team Lucy Ferriera and Maddie Craney showed the extra muscle they've brought to the team with stand out performances.
Knowing that their good result against Wakehurst was key to pulling off a tournament win, the Champs put more pressure on their rivals with a 1-0 win against the Pittwater Starlets in Game 2, with the energetic Alex Solterbeck putting away a fine long range effort late in the first half. A strong Pittwater second half assault was bravely defended with pocket-rockets Nell McNeil and Mia Lambooy starring with their usual resolute, no-nonsense defence.
Game 3 brought on the Manly Vale Zebras, nemesis of the Seaforth team in recent seasons. In what was a typically tight affair, it was a late strike from Molly King that was the difference in the first half. With the players starting to tire badly in the second half, the Zebra's threatened to spoil the Champs tournament hopes. Only some all out commitment from the reliable and skilful Sienna Linden and scrambling defence from another newbie, chatterbox Miranda Bristow kept the Zebra's goal-less.
In a tight tournament, the 1-0 result meant the Champs were now in with a chance, but Wakehurst were keeping up the pressure, heading into Round 4 also undefeated and with goal difference on their side after a good result against Forest Killarney. To be in to win, the Champs needed to win their last game against Forest and make sure they found the back of the net as often as they could.
With tired bodies, the Champs fired themselves up for a their final game, but didn't factor in a gutsy Forest Killarney outfit that kept them score-less, despite applying all the first half pressure. Midfield mainstay Ella West and the Champs other 2009 recruit Jessica Kremer found the energy to stand out in what was a nail-biting first half.
With their tournament chances hanging in the balance, and the team missing the silky skills of regular Gabby Taylor, the Champs kicked off the second half needing goals and some luck to go their way. Enter Molly King again to show the value of following up, who put the Champs in front mid-way through the second stanza. With one goal unlikely to be enough, new sign up Bianca Lacey played her game of the season before regular Champs striker Hannah Murphie then stepped up late in the game with the Champ's goal of the tournament - a decisive strike into the top right hand corner to make certain of the win and give the champs a chance of pulling off the unthinkable.
With an undefeated, three wins and a draw run and regular Goalkeeper Ellie Gillespie keeping a clean sheet throughout the entire tournament, the Champs had done all that they could. It all came down now to the result of the Wakehurst-Manly Vale Round 4 clash. Anything but a win for Wakehurst meant the tournament was the Champs'.
With the Champs nervously watching on, the Buttaflyz and the Zebras played out one of the games of the tournament. It was a fair result when the game ended 0-0 at full time - a result that handed the tournament to the Champs!
Gala Day winners for the first time, the Champs gave coach Murphie the perfect reward after four seasons of dedication - and patience.
- Report & photo by Caroline King
7th August 2009
Gear Order
To all Managers/ Coaches
Most teams choose to give their coach / manager 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/manager would love.
We have a New range of Polo's, Jackets, plus Fleeces, 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 » Club Shop
ORDERING
These orders need to be placed as soon as possible 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.
Please download & complete the form below and deliver it to:
Linda Wright, 6 Water Reserve Road, North Balgowlah
or call Linda or Richard on 0412 124 583 or 9948 6406.
The 'Gear Order Form' is available for download below...
(To download, right click on file name & choose 'Save Target As...)
GEAR ORDER 2009 Coaches and Managers.doc
(Microsoft Word file, 58kb)
- Richard Wright, President, Seaforth FC
2nd July 2009
Parking at Seaforth Oval
PARKING AT SEAFORTH OVAL
CAN ALL PERSONS ATTENDING MATCHES AT SEAFORTH OVAL PLEASE NOTE
MANLY COUNCIL RANGERS WILL BE ENFORCING PARKING REGULATIONS AT SEAFORTH OVAL
PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF ALL SIGNS WHEN PARKING AT THE OVAL
- Richard Wright, President, Seaforth FC
30th June 2009
FNSW CIRCULAR 0904 - Influenza Notice
This circular + other documents relating to influenza are available for download below...
(To download, right click on file name & choose 'Save Target As...)
FNSW Circular 0904 - Influenza Notice.pdf
(pdf file, 116kb)
Brochure - The Flu and You.pdf
(pdf file, 691b)
Flu & You Poster - healthemergency.pdf
(pdf file, 199kb)
10th June 2009
School Holiday Coaching Clinic
SCHOOL HOLIDAY COACHING CLINIC
13 - 16 JULY SEAFORTH OVAL
Application Form is available for download below...
(To download, right click on file name & choose 'Save Target As...)
FNSW holiday camp Jul.pdf
(pdf file, 315kb)
NB: Applications close 7th July 2009
1st June 2009
Junior Licence Coaching Course
JUNIOR LICENCE
COACHING COURSE
CROMER PARK
JUNE 2009
An Australian Coaching Council / FFA Junior Licence coaching course will be held at Cromer Park in June.
The details are as follows:
COURSE:Junior Licence Coaching Course MIN. AGE: 15yrs
DATES:
June 12 (FRI) 6pm - 10pm
June 15 (MON) 6pm - 10pm
June 17 (WED) 6pm - 10pm
- DATES ALL INCLUSIVE
COST: $130.00 GST INCL.
(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
Bookings close at 5pm WEDNESDAY JUNE 10
BYO: Notepad, pen, training gear, boots, drink, food, wet weather protection.
Course will go ahead in wet weather unless otherwise notified.
Please book early to avoid disappointment.
Resource Link for all courses:
www.footballaustralia.com.au/Community/default.aspx s=community_coaching_features_feature_item&id=18616
For all information on the National Coaching Scheme: check link below
Community Pathway / Advanced Pathway:
www.footballaustralia.com.au/Coaching
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)
13th May 2009
Referee Q&A Evening
A Coaching Q&A DVDs presentation will be held at Seaforth Oval for all Player/Referees, Coaches, Managers and any Referees by Manly Warringah Football Referees Association.
Date: Tuesday 26th May 2009
Time: 7pm - 10pm
Venue: Seaforth Oval
For further information please contact the Referees Association: registrar@mwfra.com.au
29th April 2009
Nick Albert (12/1s) joins Luton Town
Below are a couple of photos from the Alberts holiday in the UK over Xmas
during which Nick Albert (12/1s) was the mascot for a Luton game in League Two.
The game was Luton v Macclesfield on 20th December 2008.
Result was a draw but Nick got to meet all the players beforehand and was presented with
both a signed football and framed signed program.
Nick's Dad Mark also got to meet Mick Harford, an all-time hero of his, who is now the manager.
24th April 2009
Annual Football Boot Collection For Vanuatu deadline extended 2 weeks
ANNUAL FOOTBALL BOOT COLLECTION
FOR VANUATU
Seaforth Football club will again be collecting boots and football gear for underprivileged children in Vanuatu.
8th April 2009
Silencing the cynics
YOUNG GUNS
DANIEL Deblaere has heard all the excuses. Not physically up to the task, easily pushed off the ball or far too short. Luckily he doesn't listen to the detractors he thrives on the criticism.
"I don't worry when people tell me I am not big enough, everyone is entitled to their opinion," he said. You don't have to be a giant to succeed in football, you just need to be smart. Obviously I don't win much in the air but when you are only 1.57m that is to be expected. Look at players like Man Utd's Paul Scholes he isn't the tallest guy but does the job for his team. I try and play just like him."
The Forestville teenager, who first played with Forest Killarney and Seaforth before moving into the representative scene, loves playing football so much he travels out to the foot of the mountains four nights a week for training with Premier League outfit Penrith Nepean United.
"They gave me a chance in their under-18 squad and I am very grateful for that," Daniel said. "We have a good team and have started the season fairly well. I am really enjoying my football and feel my game is improving each week."
Daniel has a high-profile supporter in former Socceroo Robbie Slater. "I have known Daniel for just over 10 years and I can honestly say I have never come across a kid as determined as him," he said. "His attitude is outstanding and if anyone deserves a chance to prove themselves at the elite level it's Daniel."
His Penrith coach, David Perkovic, is very happy to have Daniel in his squad. "We were looking for a player who could play with both feet and had a knowledge of where to be on the football pitch," he said. "After a couple of training sessions and one trial game it was obvious Daniel was that guy for us."
- Article courtesy of The Manly Daily
24th March 2009
Seaforth All Stars Shine in Northern Beaches Six-A-Side competition!
On the 18th March the Seaforth U10 All Stars were crowned Champions of the Autumn six-a-side competition at Beacon Hill.
Over 10 weeks the highly fancied CC Strikers 'Lightning', (they won last year's Strikers Cup) and Seaforth finished 1 & 2 in the league and faced off in a titanic grand final. Nil all with 5 minutes the All Stars dug deep to slot home the winning goal and clinch a dramatic victory.
The All Stars distinguished themselves throughout the game by their enthusiasm in competing for every ball and their excellent team play.
The members of the team first came together in last year's U9 Strikers Cup team and are now training together in the U10 1's squad. This young team is showing great promise and with more performances like this are sure to figure highly in the main competition this year.
The team was made up of:
L to R top - Lilli Smith, Tyson Holmes, Fraser Hall, William Mellor,
L to R low - Larry Springfeld, James Griffiths, Joshua McMenamin and Ewan Metcalfe.
A hearty thanks to Coach Phil Smith who organised the team and built the team spirit on which this great result was built!
Well done All Stars - Good luck in the main competition this year!
17th March 2009
Final Referee's Entrance Course
16th March 2009
Goalkeeper Training
ATTENTION GOALKEEPERS AND COACHES
SPECIALIST GOALKEEPING TRAINING
Goalkeeping training will be conducted from 5.00pm - 7.00pm at Seaforth Oval every Wednesday afternoon (except during school holidays) now commencing Wednesday 8th April 2009.
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 Football 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.
12th March 2009
School Holiday Coaching Clinic
20 - 23 APRIL SEAFORTH OVAL
Application Form is available for download below...
(To download, right click on file name & choose 'Save Target As...)
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form Seaforth wk2.pdf
(pdf file, 314kb)
NB: Applications close Tuesday 14th April 2009
12th March 2009
Managers Meetings
MANAGERS MEETINGS
Will be held at Seaforth Oval on the following dates:
SUB JUNIOR: U6-U9
Wednesday 25th March at 7pm
ALL OTHERS:
Friday 27th March at 7pm
All managers will be requested to sign both Code of Conduct forms and Child Protection Forms before being issued with their kits.
10th March 2009
Portable goalpost safety reminder
Clubs, Associations, parents, players and officials are reminded of the importance of securing portable goalposts and the dangers of children playing on them.
This comes after reports that another young soccer player has died in the US after swinging on a portable goalpost.
Since 1986 there have been 8 deaths in Australia from falling goalposts and since 1979 there have been 35 deaths in the USA, mostly involving children.
It is vital that in 2009, all clubs again conduct safety checks on all goalposts prior to the start of season and monitor their safe use and storage during the season.
Goalpost safety brochures and information should also be distributed at the start of the season and made available during the season with regular reminders about goalpost safety throughout the season.
The following is provided for the information of parents, players, officials, clubs and associations:
PORTABLE GOALPOST DOCUMENTS
Goalpost Safety Brochure
Goalpost Safety Regulations
Office of Fair Trading Goalpost Safety Information
Soccer Goal Standards
For further information visit the Anchored for Safety website
9th March 2009
Charity Matches in aid of Red Cross Bushfire Appeal
To donate, sponsor or for information please ring 0405 122 876 or email: gavin@oamm.com.au
3rd March 2009
Sub Junior Referee Course & SSG Coaching Session
SUB JUNIORS (U7, 8 AND 9s) REFEREES COURSE
& SMALL SIDED GAMES (U6) COACHING SESSION 2009
Sub Jnr: 6.30pm - Greg Carroll
SSG: 7.30pm - Phil Moss
Wednesday 18th March
6.30pm Seaforth Oval
Wakehurst Parkway, Seaforth
NB: MWFA require 2 people from each team plus the Coordinator to attend
1st March 2009
Referee's Entrance Course Senior Men and Women
Referee's Entrance Course
Senior Men and Women
For those non players who wish to become full time referees and those players who wish to be their team's designated referee.
All teams registering to play in the Manly Warringah Football Association's competitions of Men's and Women's Amateur League division 2 and down, all O35's and all O45's are required to have at least two qualified referee's before your team can be registered.
Part 1: Level 5 FFA
Sunday March 8 commencing at 9am - 5pm at Belrose Bowling Club, 146 Forest Way, Belrose.
Part 2: Level 4 FFA
Monday March 9 commencing at 6.30pm - 9.30pm at Belrose Bowling Club,146 Forest Way, Belrose.
All parts are compulsory. Part 1 must be completed before you commence Part 2.
To register phone Ed Penny on 0433 039 580 or email: registrar@mwfra.com.au
PLEASE ENSURE YOU BRING A PEN, NOTEPAD, FOOD, DRINK AND BANK DETAILS.
For more details visit: Manly Warringah Football REFEREES Association website.
27th February 2009
Team Lists
TEAM LISTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR...
» LADIES 10 - 13s
» LADIES 14 - Open
» BOYS 9 / 10 / 11 / 12 / 13 / 14
9th February 2009
Player Assessment / Grading Selections Trials
Due to Seaforth Oval being closed, ALL player assessment / grading
selections trials
- both mixed & women's - HAVE BEEN MOVED to Tania Park,
Dobroyd Scenic Drive, Balgowlah Heights.
8th February 2009
Extra Registration Day
There will be an EXTRA REGISTRATION DAY...
Friday 13th February 2009
6PM to 8PM
Seaforth Sporting Pavilion
Seaforth Oval, Wakehurst Parkway, Seaforth
ALL WELCOME
Enquiries: Erhan Izmir Ph: 0413 602 526
or email: registrar@seaforthfc.com
6th February 2009
Small-Sided Games (SSG) Handbook
Two documents relating to Small-Sided Games (SSG) are available below for download...
(To download, right click on file name & choose 'Save Target As...)
SSG Parents information sheet
(pdf file, 425kb)
SSG Handbook
(pdf file, 3.37mb)
NB: SSG applies to UNDER 6 ONLY in 2009
5th February 2009
Senior Referees Courses
Referees must now be registered for A/L-2s down & O/35s & O/45s & now in 2009 including Womens O/35s & Womens A/L-2 down.
If you do not have a minimum of 2 course accredited refs allocated with accreditation for your team, there will be NO team to be registered with the MWFA as they will NOT accept the team.
The Manly Warringah Football Referees Association are located at: www.mwfra.com.au
Branch Entry Courses dates are now confirmed for the month of February on the following dates:
:: Sunday 8th February LEVEL 5 LOTG plus multi-choice exam 9am to 5pm
:: Monday 9th February LEVEL 4 Practicality of Refereeing + Local rules 6pm - 9:30pm
:: Sunday 22nd February LEVEL 5 LOTG plus multi-choice exam 9am to 5pm
:: Monday 23rd February LEVEL 4 Practicality of Refereeing + Local rules 6pm - 9:30pm
To become an active referee within the Manly Warringah Football Competitions you are required to do Level 5 & Level 4 courses. After completion of Level 4 you will have FFA accreditation to referee at Local Branch. Upgrade courses LEVEL 3 and above will be available during the season for Referees who wish to progress up the ladder.
Go to www.mwfra.com.au to lodge your interest in attending one of the LEVEL5/4 Courses.
3rd February 2009
Hot Weather Policy & Guidelines
With high temperatures forecast over the coming weeks Football NSW provides Hot Weather Policy and Guidelines to all clubs and associations of Football NSW.
In accordance with duty of care and reference to the SMA Policy & Guidelines, Football NSW recommends that:
:: Games or training involving Adults should be postponed or cancelled at 37º
:: Games or training involving Children should be postponed or cancelled at 32º
For NSW weather forecasts and updates visit: www.bom.gov.au/weather/nsw/
Detailed documents & guidelines
relating to the above can now be found in the Seaforth FC » Documents section
Richard Wright
President
Seaforth FC
19th January 2009
Let's give this new fun-based format for kids a fair go
- Article by Phil Moss, courtesy of: The Manly Daily
The "Year of the SSG" has arrived as the Manly Warringah Football Association prepares to find out first-hand what all the fuss is about.
Small Sided Games (SSG) will be introduced for all under-6 teams this year, with the MWFA starting out with a zonal program - clubs in certain zones will only play each other.
There is an education program in the planning stages with each zone set to be addressed at information nights throughout March ahead of the April launch. Football Federation Australia (FFA) will also launch a DVD packed with coaching tips and information of the smaller format of the round-ball code.
With mixed feedback from other associations already involved with SSG, it will be very interesting to see how the players and parents accept it on the northern beaches. The whole idea behind the format is to give young players more touches on the ball - which certainly can't be a bad thing. Players can train and be coached as much as they want but unless they are playing games and making decisions under the sort of pressure that only a game can generate, they will not learn and develop their game.
While the MWFA will fine-tune the rules over the coming weeks and distribute them to the clubs, there will be no goalkeepers and only small goals. That has led to some players and parents from other areas complaining that the 'competitive edge' is missing from the new SSG format.
And that is one of the main reasons the MWFA has decided to introduce it to the under-6s only for this season. That way, the majority of youngsters who have already tasted the traditional format of sub-junior football won't be asked to play the new SSG format. If the child started early and played under-6 last year and has another year in that age group, they will be exposed to SSG this year.
The key from my perspective is the coaches and how they manage SSG with their players. Even playing-time and coaching the correct techniques and aspects of the game are crucial to the development of the youngsters and, in turn, their desire to come back and play in future years. SSG is fun-based and all coaches-managers must understand that and structure training sessions the same way.
My thoughts on SSG - and I would hope all involved take the same stance - is to give it a go before you form an opinion. Change is sometimes hard to accept but, if it's for the good of the game and the players that make the game, it's got to be worth a shot.
- Article by Phil Moss, courtesy of: The Manly Daily
15th January 2009 *updated 8/2
2009 Registration Information
Registration to Seaforth FC for 2009 season
There will be an EXTRA REGISTRATION DAY...
Friday 13th February 2009
6PM to 8PM
Seaforth Sporting Pavilion
Seaforth Oval, Wakehurst Parkway, Seaforth
If you were a Seaforth FC registered player in 2008, then a letter and personalised registration forms will be posted to your address on 27th January 2009. Please make necessary corrections on the forms ensuring that you have filled in the details on the forms before taking them to registration.
If you were NOT a Seaforth FC registered player in 2008 or you haven't received the letter and personalised forms due to some reason (after 27th January 2009), then the information below will help you as to what is required for registration.
Seaforth FC Registration Form:
All players need to fill in this form.
Seaforth FC Rego Form.pdf
(pdf file, 33kb)
(To download, right click on file name & choose 'Save Target As...)
FFA Registration Form:
1. Played football as a registered player before:
If you played football in any association in Australia in 2007 or 2008 season then you would have filled an original FFA Registration Form and assigned an FFA number. You may not know your FFA number, but we can trace it for you based on your detailed personalised information.
If you belong to this category, then you can download the attached FFA form, fill it in and bring it to registration.
Please note that FFA form has two pages. You must read the second page before you sign the form.
FFA 2009 page 1.pdf
(pdf file, 97kb)
FFA 2009 page 2.pdf
(pdf file, 223kb)
2. New Player
If you did NOT play football in any association in Australia in either 2007 or in 2008 season, then you are considered as a New Player as far as Football Federation of Australia (FFA) is concerned.
If you belong to this category, then DO NOT download the attached form. You will be given an original FFA form at registration.
FFA DO NOT accept the downloaded version of FFA form for New Players.
2009 MWFA APPLICATION TO REGISTER Form:
If you are U12, WU12 or above and NOT played in any club within MWFA in 2008 season, then you need to fill in this form.
Please note that 2008 Manly United FC players NEED to fill in this form.
2009 MWFA APPLICATION TO REGISTER.doc
(Microsoft Word file, 144kb)
International Transfer Certificate:
Any player (U12, WU12 & above) coming from an overseas Club who was registered as a player with that Club within the 12 months prior to the 1st January of the current year must apply for an International Transfer Certificate (ITC). This can be organised by applying to the MWFA, who will then pass the request on to FNSW & FFA.
If an International Transfer Certificate from an overseas Club cannot be obtained in 30 days, FFA & FNSW will supply an interim document. The applicant is NOT allowed to play in either friendly or competition games before an ITC (or interim document) is received.
2009 MWFA REQUEST FOR ITC.doc
(Microsoft Word file, 122kb)
Proof of Age Document:
A copy of a Birth Certificate, Passport or Driver's Licence is your proof of age (POA) document.
POA is required for the following players :
• U10 Boys/Mixed (ie: Saturday) competition players,
even if you played for Seaforth in the U9's last year
• Women U11 & U12 players
even if you played for Seaforth in the Women U10 last year, and;
• all new joining Seaforth FC for the first time. This includes subjuniors, juniors, Over 35 and Over 45 players. AL and WAL players are excluded.
Photos:
• For the Boys/Mixed competition all U10's, U13's, U16's and new competition players (U10 and older) joining Seaforth FC will require a recent passport sized head shot photo.
• For the Women competition all U11, U12, & U16 will require a photo, (and some U14 players) and new competition players (U11 and older) joining Seaforth FC will require a recent passport sized head shot photo.
There will be a digital camera available at registration.
No hats and no glasses please.
MWFA insists that all players have a digital photograph in the MWFA database as MWFA will issue a new style of cards in 2010 season. To this end, you can send an electronic passport size photo (no bigger than 50K in size please) to registrar@seaforthfc.com EVEN BEFORE the registration day and the registrar will confirm the receipt of the email. If you receive the confirmation, then at registration you will not wait in the queue for having your photo taken.
Apart from the regular age groups announced above some players may need a new photo as their cards have been filled up due to some reason.
Check the list* at the bottom of this registration information to see whether or not you need to present a photo.
The fees (GST inclusive) for 2009 are:
Student ID:
Students 18 years and above are required to supply a copy of a current 2009 student card or non-student insurance fees will apply.
The following table shows the age groups based on the year born in.
Age Groups for 2009
The 2009 "Accident Support Program" Insurance Form will be available on registration days,
a copy is also available below. Please read it carefully and sign it.
2009 Accident Support form.pdf
(pdf file, 316kb)
*The following players in addition to the age groups mentioned above need to bring or email a passport size photo:
Names in alphabetical order in surname are :
| Surname | Given Name |
| Ambler | Jonathon |
| Amoroso | Paul |
| Anderson | Nicholas |
| Anderson | Christopher |
| Armstrong | Sean |
| Aroyan | Abraham |
| Ashcroft | Laura |
| Bale | Josephine |
| Barr | Flossie |
| Belgiorno-Nettis | Massimo |
| Bidder | Scott |
| Bilsborough | Sophie |
| Boutry | Medard |
| Bowers | Jenny |
| Brownsberger | Patrick |
| Budde | Frank |
| Cahill | Charlotte |
| Caldwell | Scarlett-Rose |
| Casey | Ronan |
| Catley | Shane |
| Clarke | Christopher |
| Curulli | Anthony |
| Dabcevic | Domi |
| Darkiewicz | Aaron |
| De Menaca | Gonzalo |
| De Stigter | John |
| Drew | Chris |
| Dubourdieu | Kitty |
| Dunlop | James |
| Edwards | Victoria |
| Fairlie | Tim |
| Fitzgerald | John |
| Fowler | Emily |
| Garland | Janelle |
| George | Joe |
| Gilet | Elise |
| Goldrick | Maddison |
| Goodall | Andrew |
| Gordon | Angus |
| Gough | John |
| Graham | Ian |
| Graham | Sieana |
| Greuter | Tess |
| Hammond | Glenn |
| Hansen | Alexander |
| Hearsch | Benjamin |
| Hill | Joel |
| Hoffman | Alexander |
| Hoyle | Elliot |
| Humphreys | Jessica |
| Hunter | Nicholas |
| Huston | Natalie |
| Jennings | Acacia |
| Johanson | Francesca |
| Johnson | Patrick |
| Jowett | Tom |
| Jowett | James |
| Jowett | Ben |
| Kent | Bella |
| Ker | Chloe |
| Klaric | Robert |
| Lawson | Anadi |
| Laybutt | James |
| Liles | Gemma |
| Lindell | Sven |
| Lugsdin | Harriet |
| MacDonagh | Frank |
| Marr | Gavin |
| McBurnie | Craig |
| McGee | Alister |
| McGrath | Dylan |
| Mulet | Juan |
| Mulhall | James |
| Mulvena | Stuart |
| Nicholls | Kyle |
| Norton | Mark |
| O'Brien | Michael |
| O'Dwyer | Ursula |
| O'Hara | Thomas |
| Orlov | Claire |
| Owen | Eleanor |
| Pajak | John-Henry |
| Pashby | Damien |
| Phillips | James |
| Phillips | Samantha |
| Piech | Athlene |
| Previtera | Daniel |
| Rowen | Mitchell |
| Saotome | Akira |
| Sate | Andrew |
| Schmitz | Michael |
| Sherry | Philip |
| Smith | Lauren |
| Springfeld | Alexandra |
| Stanley | Sophia |
| Stegman | Laragh |
| Sutherland | Caitlin |
| Tredinnick | Rory |
| Van Eersel | Hester |
| Vanem | Luke |
| Voss | Marcus |
| Walker | Adam |
| Waller | Samantha |
| Wilson | Alana |
| Wong | Martin |
| Wrathall | Joshua |
| Wright | Mitchell |
2009 MAILOUT LETTER.doc
4th January 2009
2009 Registration Dates
Saturday 31st January 2009
Saturday 7th February 2009
10am --- 3pm
Seaforth Sporting Pavilion
Seaforth Oval, Wakehurst Parkway, Seaforth
ALL WELCOME
Enquiries: Erhan Izmir Ph: 0413 602 526
or email: registrar@seaforthfc.com
9th December 2008
2009 Season Small-Sided Games (SSG)
NB: Below applies to UNDER 6 ONLY in 2009
In 2008, Football NSW in conjunction with FFA will be rolling out Small-Sided Games (SSG) in 16 Associations in both metropolitan and country regions of NSW. All 16 associations will be commencing Small Sided Games in the Under 6 age group with some associations also conducting SSG for selected age groups up to U10's as listed below:
Blacktown: U6
Canterbury: U6 (4 clubs only - Abbotsford SC, Hurlstone Park SC, Leichhardt Saints SC & Concord SC)
Dubbo: U6, U7
Eastern Suburbs: U6, U7, U8 (U8 girls only)
Eurobodalla: U6, U7
Far South Coast: U6, U7, U8, U9, U10
Gladesville Hornsby: U6, U7
Granville: U6
Ku-Ring-Gai: U6, U7, U8, U9, U10
Lachlan: U6, U7, U8
Mitchell: U6, U7, U8 (Mitchell - Bathurst, Mudgee, Lithgow)
Nepean: U6, U7, U8
Orange: U6, U7, U8
St George: U6
Sutherland: U6, U7, U8, U9
Wagga Wagga: U6, U7, U8, U9
The main Associations not trying SSG in 2008 are Central Coast, MacArthur, Southern Districts and MWFA.
In 2009 it is proposed to move to the FFA SSG format for U6. This is combined with two proposals:
1. move U6 games to Sunday morning.
2. operate the draw in a set of zones where the games move to a different main field every week.
(eg Avalon, Narrabeen and Pittwater with all games at Careel Bay, Boondah and Kitchener on a three week rotating basis.
NB: Above applies to UNDER 6 ONLY in 2009
An 'SSG Flyer' from FNSW is available below for download
(To download, right click on file name & choose 'Save Target As...)
Parent SSG (pdf file, 391kb)
3rd December 2008
Adam Israel and Micky Williams join Seaforth FC
Manly Warringah Premier League new boys Seaforth FC have hit the ground running in their quest for a top four spot in 2009 after securing the services of former Manly United players Adam Israel and Micky Williams.
The black and whites automatically gained promotion after they took out the Amateur League Division One Major Premiership earlier this year. Having not been in the competition since 2004, the club is aiming to start a revolution at Seaforth Oval.
They have also snared a new manager in Englishman Simon Bloom, who has coached at representative levels in the United Kingdom and Australia.
Israel, who along with Williams will be part of the club's coaching staff, is relishing the challenges that lie ahead. "It is going to be different to what I am used to but that was part of the appeal," he said. "After I had a chat to Simon I was impressed with his plans for the club. He has also managed to grab a few young blokes I spent time with at Manly United who I am looking forward to playing with once again. Even though the season is a while off yet I can't wait to have a kick with the boys."
Williams echoed Israel's thoughts, saying the desire of the club to succeed ensured his signature. "They are really ambitious and that appealed to me," he said. "I am living locally and the short commute to training is going to be fantastic. I had been at Manly United for five years and really think I got out at the perfect time and will be treating the move as my next challenge."
"From what I have heard they had a young squad this year and did very well so it's going to be exciting to play a role in their development. Along with Adam I will be taking on a coaching role with the club and hopefully our experience will rub off on them. The aim will be to get the boys to gel pretty quickly so we can be competitive from the opening whistle."
- Article by Andrew Prentice, courtesy of The Manly Daily
NB: Premier League Coach Simon Bloom can be contacted on 0401 370 338 if you would like to discuss the benefits of playing with Seaforth FC next year.
25th November 2008
Rebel MVP 20% Off Day
17th November 2008
The Future: 2008 & Beyond
The Seaforth Football Club (SFC) has provided sport to the local community for 30 years. The Club has grown to 1400 players now & has a new Clubhouse & facilities, improved grounds, upgraded lighting and is the envy of the other Football Clubs in the area.
The success of SFC has the Club fielding a Premier League team in 2009 & plans in place to develop the Ladies to the same level. This will place Seaforth FC as a Major Club in the area.
The Club has reached this position through the tireless efforts of a few dedicated volunteers. Their work has been rewarded through the enjoyment of the players, the friendships with parents and the fantastic facilities now available to Club members, however, there is more to do and MORE VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED for the seasons ahead.
The Club needs to develop its' Premier League team, manage a new Clubhouse, provide Sport facilities for 1400 players, develop Juniors, develop Coaches, develop skills, promote the Club, raise funds and manage the Canteen. This takes a fair bit of work & the old adage, "Many hands make light work" is particularly significant. More volunteers means less work for all.
A review of the Club's Organisational Structure has been completed to identify the positions and roles needed to ensure our future success. The structure is designed to utilise the vast resources within our Club so that, with a few new volunteers, there will be less call on everyone's time and your children (& your children's children) will have the opportunity to continue to play sport in a safe and healthy environment.
The following positions have been identified as essential for taking the Club forward & still meeting our obligations to the Members as well as the compliance with Regulatory & Administrative requirements that are increasing each year.
POSITIONS VACANT (not including all current positions) ARE AS FOLLOWS:-
The filling of these additional positions will require a small amount of work at the start of the season for most, but will have a dramatic impact on spreading & reducing the work that has been done for so long by so few.
Your assistance & commitment will ensure we can continue to provide for your children & the future of this great Club. When you turn up to play or are bringing players, everything is set-up & players just have to get onto the field on time. This does not happen automatically, it is the result of the efforts of a few dedicated volunteers. YOU CAN HELP MAKE THIS EASIER by volunteering to help out with any position that meets your skills.
The rewards are great when you serve your community. The demand on your time will be minimal and we need YOUR SKILLS to ensure our football community can flourish.
Elections will be held at the AGM in December (now Monday 8th December 7.30pm at Seaforth Oval), so please consider how you can help and try and make the commitment that others have made to ensure sport is available for you & your childrens' enjoyment.
Any existing Committee members are only too happy to discuss the benefits of their work,
see the » Contact section for 'phone numbers etc.
Best wishes for the rest of 2008 and looking forward to seeing you all again next Season.
Richard Wright
President
Seaforth FC
17th November 2008
U11 Seaforth Eagles Win Strikers 6 A Side
The U11 Seaforth Eagles won the recently completed Strikers 6 A Side Competition played on Wednesdays over September to November 2008 at Cromer Park.
The Eagles were made up of boys who have come through the Seaforth ranks and reunited some of our Manly rep players with their team mates from Division 1.
After the eight rounds of the regular season, they were the only undefeated team and last Wednesday evening, they went on to win the final in convincing style with a 6-2 victory.
The team was made up of:
Chester Fitzhardinge, Conor Wilson, David Andrews,
Chris Deblaere, Oscar Smith, Brayden Capstick (all pictured) and Joseph Springfeld and Jake Springfeld.
It all bodes well for the 12/1s in 2009.
Peter Fitzhardinge
U11 Seaforth Eagles
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.
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
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
22nd September 2008
Junior & Youth Licence Coaching Courses
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
Bookings close at 5pm MONDAY NOVEMBER 17 2008
BYO: Notepad, pen, training gear, boots, drink, food, sun/wet weather protection.
Course will go ahead in wet weather unless otherwise notified.
Resource Link for all courses:
www.footballaustralia.com.au/Community/default.aspx?s=community_coaching_features_feature_item&id=18616
For all information on the National Coaching Scheme: check link below
Community Pathway / Advanced Pathway: www.footballaustralia.com.au/Coaching
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)
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
Bookings close at 5pm FRI NOVEMBER 28 2008
BYO: Notepad, pen, training gear, boots, drink, food, sun/wet weather protection.
Course will go ahead in wet weather unless otherwise notified.
Resource Link for all courses:
www.footballaustralia.com.au/Community/default.aspx?s=community_coaching_features_feature_item&id=18616
For all information on the National Coaching Scheme: check link below
Community Pathway / Advanced Pathway: www.footballaustralia.com.au/Coaching
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)
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