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» 11/03/10: Northern NSW Football Solo Cup
» 10/03/10: Club Training Seminar
» 06/03/10: Wiseman appointed NCF goalkeeping coach
» 02/03/10: Youth League teams ready for competition this Sunday
» 26/02/10: Football Tour to China
» 23/02/10: NCF vs FFNC Youth League trials
» 23/02/10: Referee Courses - Yamba & Grafton + Coffs Harbour
» 22/02/10: Community Coach Education - 2010 Courses
» 19/02/10: From the CEO's Desk - February 2010
» 19/02/10: 2010 Tokyo Youth Tournament
» 18/02/10: Referee Seminar
» 16/02/10: Youth League final pre-season trial this Sunday
» 14/02/10: Positions Vacant - NCF Referees Administrative Officer
» 09/02/10: Youth League Trials v FFNC
» 05/02/10: The new season begins
» 04/02/10: Positions Vacant - NCF Referees Zone Coach
» 04/02/10: Juniors prepare for Youth League
» 01/02/10: Clarence Clubs Sign-up Day
» 31/01/10: Important Dates for 2010
» Previous News
11/03/10
Northern NSW Football Solo Cup
NORTH COAST'S TEAMS TO TAKE ON
NORTHERN NSW BEST IN SOLO CUP
Northern NSW Football officially launched its Solo Cup competition today in Port Macquarie at Dixie Park, home ground of Port United, one of the 56 teams competing.
The official draw was released by leading football commentator Andy Harper and Northern NSW Football CEO, David Eland, along with representatives from Schweppes Australia and local teams.
Eland is pleased with the response for the Solo Cup in its inaugural year.
"The competition is a state wide knockout designed to further develop the rich football culture throughout Northern NSW and is a unique opportunity for clubs to compete against clubs from outside their regional competitions".
"The success of this year's Solo Cup will certainly lead to women's and also Over 35's knockout competitions," Mr Eland concluded.
Northern NSW Football would like to work towards the winner of the Solo Cup progressing to compete against the winner of Football NSW's equivalent competition.
The Solo Cup will culminate in finals to be held at BCU International Stadium, Coffs Harbour, in July.
The state wide competition with a total prize pool of $10 000 has attracted 56 teams from across Northern NSW Football's seven zones.
The Solo Cup launches a new partnership between Schweppes Australia and Northern NSW Football with both organizations excited about the opportunity to develop the game at grassroots level, commencing with the inaugural Solo Cup. Schweppes has an association already with Football Federation Australia at a national level and is looking forward to now working with Northern NSW Football on grassroots initiatives with clubs located on the North Coast.
"Schweppes is very excited to announce its new partnership with Northern NSW Football, and proud to be a partner of football in Australia," said Phillip Flanagan, Account Manager, Impulse & Convenience for Schweppes Australia.
"Connecting our iconic brands like SOLO with the rapid growth of Football in Australia represents a genuinely exciting opportunity for us, and we have been thrilled with the response of the football community to date," Flanagan concluded.
Due to the expansive area covered by Northern NSW Football, the competition is divided into two pools, the Northern Pool and Southern Pool, to determine Quarter Final placings.
The Northern Pool will comprise of club teams from Mid North Coast Football, North Coast Football, Northern Inland Football and Football Far North Coast.
North Coast teams include; Coffs City United Football Club, Maclean Football Club, Northern Storm Football Club, Sawtell Football Club, Urunga Football Club and Woolgoolga United Football Club.
Round One of the competition will be held on Saturday 27th March 2010, clubs will be drawn (see 1st Round Draw below) against clubs from another northern zone. The winners from Round One will then progress into knockout rounds until the Northern Pool quarterfinalists are determined.
A state knockout was first held in 1884 however encompassed only the southern corner of Northern NSW, along with Sydney and Central Coast teams. The first Northern NSW side to win the competition was Hamilton Athletic in 1887. The Solo Cup however represents the first state wide knockout competition to encompass all of Northern NSW's seven zones.
SOLO CUP DRAW
(to download, 'right click' on the filename & choose 'Save target as...')
2010 Solo Cup - Round 1 Draw.pdf
(pdf file, 68kb)
David Cromarty
Marketing & Communications Manager
Northern NSW Football
10/03/10
Club Training Seminar
Calling all North Coast Clubs...
Tired of the constant struggle to recruit and retain volunteers at your club?
Like some ideas about how to best resolve conflict within and around your club?
Northern NSW Football is excited to announce an exciting series of FREE club training workshops to be held across the State during March. These specially designed sessions will give club representatives practical ideas and strategies relating to two key areas of running a successful club:
Volunteer Recruitment & Retention
Conflict Resolution
Each session will be delivered by a professional presenter from NSW Sports Federation and designed to be interactive with opportunities to discuss your clubs experiences.
I urge all clubs to send representatives along to the session (details below) so that your clubs do not miss out on this opportunity to enhance their clubs success.
NORTH COAST FOOTBALL CLUBS
Monday 29th March 2010
Country Comfort, Coffs Harbour
6 - 9.00pm
The seminars are FREE for all members to attend.
To register your club representative contact Jacquie on (02) 4964 8922
or at footballadmin@northernnswfootball.com.au
Bob Harris
Operations Manager
North Coast Football
06/03/10
Wiseman appointed NCF goalkeeping coach
North Coast Football has appointed Coffs City United Lions' number one shot stopper as goalkeeping coach for 2010. Josh Wiseman, one of the best keepers in the NCFZ men's 1st division, has accepted the position following the departure last year of Dave Curley who held the role for a number of years.
Wiseman's main responsibility will be to train the current crop of young goalkeepers who play for NCF in the Youth League competition. He met the young glove-wearers for the first time on Wednesday night as training proceeded in the drizzle.
The NCF Youth League teams head to Lake Macquarie this weekend for their first match of the rep season, so Wiseman was only able to have one session with the 'keepers before they are in action.
"It was only a light run," Wiseman said afterwards. "They are young, fit and passionate about the game so they will be fun to work with," Wiseman said.
Wiseman has only just returned to the training paddock himself having spent some time out of the area on holidays. Wiseman returns to find himself not only in a new role, but his own team playing at a new venue and with a new Coach.
"It's going to be an enjoyable year," Wiseman said. "I have asked the young ‘'eepers to think about any specific areas they wish to work on over the season. That way we can tailor the training sessions to their needs, but I suppose we won't really know what to work on until they start playing and that begins this weekend, so it will be interesting to see how they go in Newcastle," Wiseman added.
NCF Youth League teams play Macquarie Football this Sunday at Speers Point.
Terry Allen
Media Officer
North Coast Football
Email: 
Terry Allen
02/03/10
Youth League teams ready for competition this Sunday
Photo: Jasmin Courtenay in action vs FFNC - Photo by Terry Allen
YOUTH LEAGUE TEAMS READY
FOR COMPETITION THIS SUNDAY
North Coast Football (NCF) Youth League teams have officially completed their pre-season training and practice matches ahead of kick off for competition points this weekend.
Six zones within Northern NSW (from Newcastle to the border) will compete for supremacy in the boys' 13, 14 and 15 years and girls 16 years age divisions with a full home and away competition running from February to August in 2010.
Teams from North Coast Football, Newcastle Football, Macquarie Football, Hunter Valley Football, Northern Inland Football, Football MNC will compete in a 14 Round competition which for the first time will also include Central Coast Thunder, bringing the number of competing zones to seven. The overall winner in each competition will be crowned State Youth League Champions.
The competition began last weekend, however NCF had a first round bye so this weekend's Round 2 action is the debut for many local players in the Northern NSW's premier competition for junior rep teams.
The full draw for Round 2 is below.
Home Team Visitors Team Venue
Macquarie Football North Coast Football North Lakes Oval, Speers Point
Central Coast Thunder Newcastle Football Pluim Park, Lisarow
Hunter Valley Football Northern Inland Football Thomas & Coffey Park, Weston
Football Mid North Coast BYE
Kick off times for NCF matches vs Macquarie Football as follows;
10am 16 girls
11.30am 13 boys
1pm 14 boys
2.30pm 15 boys
Best of luck to everyone involved in NCF Youth League teams this year, including coaching staff and parents, who are facing a long year of hectic travel and a busy playing schedule.
Terry Allen
Media Officer
North Coast Football
Email: Terry Allen
26/02/10
Football Tour to China
For more information or to register your interest:
Please contact: Richard Evans
Sales & Sports Consultant ICE Sports Tours
Mobile: 0419 249 799
Email: rich_evans@bigpond.com
Or email or fax your details to ICE Sports Tours:
Fax: 02 6654 4940
Email: icesports@bigpond.com
23/02/10
NCF vs FFNC Youth League trials
Match Photo: NCF's Kiera Plumb & Kelly Langham about to pounce in the 16 girls' match up with FFNC.
NCF won 2-1.
North Coast Football (NCF) hosted Football Far North Coast (FFNC) at Woolgoolga on Sunday in the final pre-season trial matches of the year for Youth League teams. The Youth League is a competition for representative junior players in each of the zones within Northern NSW.
First to kick off were the 12 years boys and the 14 years girls, both of whom suffered defeats in the corresponding match a fortnight before at Woodburn.
The NCF 12 boys went down 2-4 with goals from William Booth and Riley Davis. There were also strong games from Elliot Johnson, Otto Hibbard and Kalem Rollason. It was a much improved performance from the young NCF squad, but FFNC was too strong on the day.
The NCF 14 years girls are all a year younger than their opposition and bounced back from a heavy defeat with a 0-4 loss, which the girls and coaching staff can take a lot out of. For such a young squad, it was a credit to them that they stayed with the FFNC girls for the entire match. Hope Eadie and Lizze Tonks had strong games, showing why they have been selected in the Northern NSW under 13 girls' squad.
The 13 years boys and 16 years girls kicked off next. The 13 Boys lost 2-4 with goals from Kye Duncan and Mark Hough and strong games from Jack Malouf and Harry Atherton. Harry has just been named in the Northern NSW under 13 boys squad for the National Titles to be conducted in Canberra over Easter.
The 16 girls found the home ground to their liking with a 2-1 win against a determined FFNC. A first half goal from Jessica Gunning and a second half penalty from Jasmine Courtenay were enough to secure the win despite the match always hanging in the balance. Whenever NCF and FFNC meet in this age group, the battle is hard and the result close.
The final two matches of the day were the 15 boys and 14 boys which were played as the sea breeze increasingly favoured the team running south.
The 14 boys' match looked to be heading NCF's way as they used the breeze to hit two unanswered first half goals. The first was by Zack Smith and the second almost was as well as he curled a corner in. The FFNC keeper spilled the ball over his own goal line to give the home team a two goal buffer at the break. But what a difference those oranges made! FFNC scored four second half goals, including two from the penalty spot, to easily take the match 2-4.
However, the most exciting match of the day was in the 15 boys. It started with some slick ball movement, but no one expected the eight goal thriller these teams delivered.
NCF opened the scoring through Monte Sonter in the 14th minute and that was enough to give NCF a 1-0 half time lead. NCF made some defensive changes at the break and all seemed to be going according to the script when Riley Dillon scored two minutes into the second half.
Then FFNC went into the lead with three goals in under 10 minutes. That made it 2-3 with 25 minutes to play.
Mathew Logan scored an opportunistic goal after defensive errors from the FFNC in the 50th minute to draw the home side level.
Ten minutes from time, FFNC scored again to restore their lead at 3-4.
But with 4 minutes remaining on the clock, NCF's Riley Dillon was brought down in the penalty area, which resulted in the equalizer through a cool headed Jacob Hughes. Captain for NCF, Thomas Gardiner performed strongly in a drawn match 4-4. Both teams were warmly applauded by the crowd for their efforts.
NCF teams will now enter the Northern NSW Youth League competition with a first round bye. On Sunday March 7th, NCF will travel to Speers Point, Newcastle to take on Macquarie Football in Round 2 of the competition.
NCF will not play at home until Round 7 (May 2nd).
Terry Allen
Media Officer
North Coast Football
Email: Terry Allen
23/02/10:
Referee Courses - Yamba & Grafton + Coffs Harbour
NORTH COAST FOOTBALL REFEREES
WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE A REFEREE
AND ARE AT LEAST 14 YEARS OF AGE
(TURNING THIS YEAR)?
We will be running new referees courses at the following locations.
Participants must attend all sessions and the cost is $50.
SOUTH GRAFTON SERVICES CLUB
Mon 1st March 6-8pm
Sun 7th March 9-4pm
Mon 8th March 6-8pm
Mon 15th March 6-8pm
YAMBA BOWLING CLUB
Tue 2nd March 6-8pm
Sat 6th March 9-4pm
Tue 9th March 6-8pm
Tue 16th March 6-8pm
COFFS HARBOUR JETTY HIGH SCHOOL
Saturday 13th March. 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Sunday 14th March. 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Course includes law chart, training DVD, work books and lesson manuals.
Bookings are essential. Please email: referees@northcoastfootball.com.au
Please include: name, address, age and contact details.
David Anderson
Secretary
North Coast Football Referees
22/02/10
Community Coach Education - 2010 Courses
COMMUNITY COACH EDUCATION
2010 COURSES
GRASS ROOTS COACHING COURSE - Grafton
Tuesday 16th March
6pm to 9pm Rushforth Park
Contact: Doug Scott 0429 360 264.
Cost: zero
GRASS ROOTS COACHING COURSE - Westlawn Tigers, Barnier Park
Thursday 18th March
Contact: Anne Pursey 0422 418 583.
Cost: zero
YOUTH FOOTBALL CERTIFICATE 1
Date: Saturday 6th March, 2010
Times: 9am to 5pm each day
Venue: Korora
Cost: $70.00
YOUTH FOOTBALL CERTIFICATE 11
Date: Sunday 7th March & TBA 2010
Times: 9am to 5pm each day
Venue: Korora
Cost: $90.00
SENIOR FOOTBALL CERTIFICATE 1
Date: Saturday 20th March 2010
Times: 9am to 5pm each day
Venue: Korora
Cost: $70.00
SENIOR FOOTBALL CERTIFICATE 11
Date: Saturday & Sunday 27th & 28th March
Times: 9am to 5pm each day
Venue: Korora
Cost: $90.00
Enquiries: please contact Richard Evans on 0419-249-799
or email: coaching@northcoastfootball.com.au
Richard Evans
Football Manager Coaching and Development
North Coast Football
19/02/10
From the CEO's Desk - February 2010
Judging by the feedback I've received, my bold prediction that 2010 would be the most exciting season is 'on the money'.
Early indications are that NNSWF's increased investment in the annual recruitment campaign is paying off and the targeted 3% increase in participation compared to last season is certainly within reach.
I take this opportunity to extend my appreciation to the thousands of volunteers who are working so hard to provide as many people as possible with the opportunity to play our great Sport in 2010. Please continue to do everything you can to attract and welcome new participants within your community.
In this month's newsletter...
Club seminars a huge success
Strategic retreat
Facilities blueprint
+ more...
To read the February 2010 newsletter, please click on the link below:
(to download, 'right click' on the filename & choose 'Save target as...')
February 2010.pdf
(pdf file, 333kb)
David Eland
Chief Executive Officer
Northern NSW Football
19/02/10
2010 Tokyo Youth Tournament
Northern NSW Football and Football NSW
Join Forces to Represent Australia at the
2010 Tokyo Youth Tournament
The Tokyo Government has extended an invitation to a team from NSW to represent Australia in the 2010 Tokyo Youth Tournament.
South Korea, China, Brazil, Germany, Russia, Egypt, Indonesia, England, France, Italy, USA, and three Japanese Teams have also received invitations to the tournament.
The 2010 Tokyo Youth Tournament will see Northern NSW and Football NSW combine forces in a joint squad for the first time, with eight (8) players representing each Federation which includes players from Country NSW Representative sides.
The squad will travel to Japan on April 22nd where the players will enjoy home stay hospitality of the Yaizu Football Association while attending a three (3) day pre tournament camp, involving matches against teams in Shizuoka Prefecture and possible attendance at the Shimizu Pulse vs. Omiya J. League fixture on April 24th.
The squad will then travel to Tokyo for the Youth Tournament from April 27th until May 2nd where all matches will be played at the Kamazawa Olympics Sports Grounds on synthetic pitches.
The full squad is as follows:
|
First Name |
Surname |
Zone / Federation |
|
Andrew |
Pawiak |
Hunter Valley / NNSW Football |
|
Reece |
Papas |
Newcastle / NNSW Football |
|
Willis |
Nadfalusi |
Newcastle / NNSW Football |
|
Stefan |
Barrie |
Newcastle / NNSW Football |
|
Jayden |
Walker |
Far North Coast / NNSW Football |
|
Kalen |
Petrie |
Far North Coast / NNSW Football |
|
Je |
Jacobs |
North Coast / NNSW Football |
|
Benjamin |
Hay |
Macquarie / NNSW Football |
|
Blake |
Tuxford |
Sydney / Football NSW |
|
Darcy |
Madden |
Wollongong / Football NSW |
|
Aaron |
Calver |
Wollongong / Football NSW |
|
Jesse |
Taunton |
Long Beach / Football NSW |
|
Joel |
Steward |
Dubbo / Football NSW |
|
Darcy |
Pawlik |
Albury / Football NSW |
|
Nathan |
Blaxter |
Merimbula / Football NSW |
|
Jack |
Press |
Bathurst / Football NSW |
Terry Allen
18/02/10
Referee Seminar
NORTH COAST FOOTBALL ZONE
REFEREES' SEMINAR
North Coast Football Referees are preparing for the new season with a seminar on Sunday February 28th in Coffs Harbour.
The seminar, to be conducted by Northern NSW Referee Director of Coaching Ossie Bellamy, will be held at the Exhibition Hall at Coffs Harbour Showground from 9am - 1pm.
The seminar will bring all NCFZ referees up to date with the direction of the world game and their responsibilities as match officials in 2010.
In addition to the seminar, there will be a brief awards presentation and light luncheon.
To RSVP, contact NCFZ Referees’ Coach, Phil Payne at: phillip.a.p@bigpond.com or 0419 618 558.
Terry Allen
Media Officer
North Coast Football
Email: Terry Allen
16/02/10
Youth League final pre-season trial this Sunday
YOUTH LEAGUE
FINAL PRE-SEASON TRIAL
THIS SUNDAY
North Coast Football (NCF) Youth League teams will be hoping to either consolidate their recent performances or reverse the results against Football Far North Coast (FFNC) when the two zones meet this Sunday.
The neighbouring zones, who have built up a friendly rivalry in recent years, will play each other in the second of their two pre-season matches this weekend at Woolgoolga's High St fields before NCF participates in the Northern NSW Youth League season.
First up on Sunday are the 12 years boys who are coached by Brian Linsley. They lost to FFNC two weeks ago and are keen to reverse the result. The youngest of the rep teams has been formed to compete in the new State Championships to be held in Coffs Harbour in June. They, and the 14 years girls, kick off at 10.30am.
The 14's girls, coached by Kim Barker, has been formed to compete in next year's 14 years Youth League competition and so the squad is made up of girls who will not be turning 14 until next year. That means they are technically a 13 years squad playing up a year against FFNC.
Trevor Martin coaches the 13 years boys and was pleased with their first up showing two weeks ago when they defeated FFNC 2-1. They have no intention of losing on home soil. Their match kicks off at 11.45am, alongside the 16 years girls who are hoping the home ground advantage will prove the difference and give them a win after their 2-2 draw with FFNC a fortnight ago.
Al Courtenay's 14 boys team is coming off a strong win over FFNC and will go into this one as favourites to remain undefeated. This squad will no doubt prove one of the strongest in the Youth League competition throughout the year.
The 14's and 15 years boys will kick off at 1pm. The 15's suffered a one goal loss under coach Jeff Hughes two weeks ago. As a result, this Sunday could not come quick enough for them. Many of these boys will be eligible for senior football for the first time in 2010 (you must be 15 to play seniors) and so have plenty of motivation.
These matches are the final pre-season matches to be played before the Youth League kicks off on February 28th. North Coast Football has a first round bye and so must wait until March 7th to take the field against Macquarie Football at Speers Point.
Terry Allen
Media Officer
North Coast Football
Email: Terry Allen
14/02/10:
Positions Vacant - NCF Referees Administrative Officer
NCF REFEREES
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
North Coast Football Referees (NCFR) is seeking the services of a person to assist in the administrative affairs of the organisation. People wishing to be considered for the position should forward their resume and a letter of interest with their vision of what they can bring to the position, to the Secretary by Friday 19th February 2010.
The following non exclusive list of duties will be the core of what is expected to be completed;
Contact Referees regarding outstanding registration and send off forms
Seek feedback information from referees failing to reregister
Seek information weekly from referees on their failure to fulfill appointed duties.
Support the Referees Appointments Co-ordinator with the referees appointments
Log referee appointments completed from result sheets and/or match cards received at the NCF Office
A desk and phone will be made available at the NCF office in Coffs Harbour for the successful person to work at as they will be required to deal with incoming match cards at this office. The successful applicant may be permitted to carry out some of the duties from another location if approved by the NCFR executive committee.
Out of pocket expenses and a gratuity are available to the successful applicant.
Referees who replied to the previous expression of interest do NOT need to reapply.
Please forward expression of interest to:
Secretary
North Coast Football Referees
PO Box 560
GRAFTON NSW 2460
or email: referees@northcoastfootball.com.au
David Anderson
Secretary
North Coast Football Referees
09/02/10
Youth League Trials v FFNC
YOUTH LEAGUE TEAMS GET FIRST
TRIAL MATCHES UNDERWAY
The season is underway for the players in North Coast Football's Youth League teams. NCF Youth League squads feature the cream of local club junior playing talent in representative teams which will play against other zones from Northern NSW (from Newcastle to the border) throughout the season while they continue to play as individuals for their home clubs.
On Sunday, NCF Youth League teams travelled to Woodburn for trial matches against Football Far North Coast (FFNC) and recorded impressive results against a traditionally strong rival.
The new 12 years boys team has not played as a unit before and is being coached by Brian Linsley. The youngest of the rep teams has been formed to compete in the new State Championships to be held in Coffs Harbour in June. They lost their match to FFNC on Sunday but showed plenty of encouraging signs in preparation for the mid year tournament.
The State Championships will also feature a 12 girls team, however that is still in the process of being formed, therefore was not available to play on Sunday.
The 13 boys, who are coached by Trevor Martin, showed they had already formed some slick combinations as they beat FFNC 2-1. Judd Duncan scored both goals.
The new 13 girls squad has been formed to compete in next year's 14 years Youth League competition. There is little competition for them in their age group this year, but the girls were keen to play up a year against the FFNC 14 girls who proved too strong.
Al Courtenay's 14 boys team continued on from last year's outstanding season with another impressive performance. Zach Smith and Lachlan Arthur each scored as the 14's outlasted FFNC 2-1.
Jeff Hughes is back on deck as coach of the 15 boys team. This was a very close game which FFNC won by the narrowest of margins; 1-0.
Finally, the 16 girls team is the only female squad from NCF to play in this year's Youth League competition, not because there are not enough local girls playing but because there were not enough numbers in other regions to form a competition over the entire Northern NSW area in other age groups. Many of the girls who will play in the 16 girls Youth League squad are still only 13 or 14. They are coached by Rachel Oberleuter and began with a solid 2-2 draw on the weekend.
The two zones will square off against one another again on Sunday February 21st at Woolgoolga, with the Youth League competition beginning on the last Sunday in February. NCF has a bye in the first round, however, so the first match for competition points is on March 7th.
Terry Allen
Media Officer
North Coast Football
Email: Terry Allen
05/02/10
The new season begins
North Coast Football has launched its 2010 season with the annual All Clubs meeting at Woolgoolga last Sunday.
Local competition does not kick off until April, however this weekend marks the beginning of registrations for all players throughout the zone and record numbers of players are expected to fill our shopping centres and football grounds to sign up in this World Cup year.
Clubs will be open for registrations on the first two and sometimes three Saturdays in February (check with your local club for venues and times).
Northern NSW Football Operations Manager, Alan Nisbet, addressed the All Clubs meeting first and complimented the work of local administrators and volunteers whom he said had delivered a smooth running game throughout NCFZ.
Nisbet also announced the running of a new Champion of Champions tournament for local clubs. Unlike similar tournaments, this one will be run as a gala event over the October long weekend in Coffs Harbour. The tournament is open to all clubs within Northern NSW (Newcastle to the border) for boys and girls in the 13's, 14's and 15 years competition.
This year, NCF is offering for the first time an over 50's men'’s competition and an over 30's women's competition. At this stage there are no guarantees either will go ahead, but those two new competitions will be offered on registration days for interested senior players. Details about where & when they will be played have yet to be announced.
NCF is also aiming to offer full age group competitions for both girls and boys this season. The boys have always had adequate numbers to play in each age group, but the girls' competition has been forced into only odd or even years competition. Provided enough girls register, every age group will have its own competition in 2010.
As the meeting ended and those in attendance caught up with player and coach movements between clubs, there was a sense of excitement in this World Cup year.
Terry Allen
Media Officer
North Coast Football
Email: Terry Allen
04/02/10:
Positions Vacant - NCF Referees Zone Coach
NCF REFEREES ZONE COACH
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
North Coast Football Referees (NCFR) is seeking the services of a person to carry out Referee Coaching duties in the Zone. People wishing to be considered for the position should forward their resume and letter of interest (with a vision of what you can bring to the position) to the Secretary by Friday 12th February 2010.
The following non exclusive list of duties will be the core of what is expected to be completed;
Conduct Senior Referees training sessions.
Work with Branch Referees Coaches to conduct junior referees training sessions
Run Level 3 Referees courses
Coordinate the appointment of referees inspectors to games in the NCF Senior competition
Carry out Inspections on Senior Referees
Give feedback to Referee Appointment Officers on the standard of Referees
An office desk and phone will be made at the NCF office in Coffs Harbour for the successful person to work at however they may be permitted to work from another location if approved by the NCFR executive committee. Out of pocket expenses and a gratuity may be available to the right candidate.
It would be expected that the successful applicant would hold a referees coaching certificate and have good personal skills.
Please forward expression of interest to:
Secretary
North Coast Football Referees
PO Box 560
GRAFTON NSW 2460
or email: referees@northcoastfootball.com.au
David Anderson
Secretary
North Coast Football Referees
04/02/10:
Juniors prepare for Youth League
Report by Brad Greenshields,
courtesy of the » Coffs Coast Advocate
If you think some football teams are getting an early start to their training for the upcoming season, spare a thought for the North Coast Football juniors who have been selected to play in the Northern NSW Youth League this year.
The four representative teams (13 years boys, 14 years boys, 15 years boys and 16 years girls) are preparing for the start of their season which is just over a month away where they can show just how well the cream of the local talent can play.
Preparing to tackle the representative teams from the powerful Newcastle, Hunter Valley and Central Coast competitions as well as Mid North Coast and Northern Inland in a home and away season, the enthusiastic squads are counting down the days until their first match against Macquarie Football on March 7.
"Our first five matches are all being played away but that's good because it gets them all out of the way before the domestic comp starts," North Coast Football Director of Coaching Richard Evans said.
The major benefit of playing in the Youth League for Coffs Coast players is that it places them firmly under the eyes of Northern NSW selectors rather than merely hoping that someone catches their talent more by luck than design.
"We've just got to try and convince the powers that be in Newcastle that there are players here worthy of representing their State," Evans said.
The best way to do that is to win plenty of football games and if last year is any guide Evans believes that North Coast Football are well equipped to do just that.
"We did well last year, the 14s who were the 13s last year finished equal top and just missed out on goal difference while last year's 14s which is this year's 15s went through undefeated and finished second."
Report by Brad Greenshields, courtesy of the » Coffs Coast Advocate
01/02/10:
Clarence Clubs Sign-up Day
Bob Harris
Operations Manager
North Coast Football
01/02/10:
Referee Courses
WOULD YOU LIKE TO IMPROVE YOUR KNOWLEDGE
OF THE RULES OF THE GAME?
OR
ENROL IN A COURSE TO REFEREE?
(min 14 years of age this year)
We will be running referees courses at various locations in 2010
(depending on nominations)
Course includes law chart, training DVD, work books and lesson manuals.
Bookings are essential. Please register at; » Referee Courses
David Anderson
Secretary
North Coast Football Referees
31/01/10
Important Dates for 2010
Please find below a draft calendar for the 2010 season.
Please be aware that due to unforseen circumstances we may need to change some dates.
We hope to confirm this document by the "All Clubs" Meeting on Sunday 31st January 2010.
IMPORTANT DATES FOR 2010
March 31st Player Registrations Due
April 2nd 3rd and 4th Easter
April 17th and 18th Round 1 of NCF Competition
June 12th and 13th Wet Weather Weekend # 1
June 12th and 13th 12 years State Championships (Coffs Hbr)
June 30th Late Player Registrations Close
July 10th and 11th Wet Weather Weekend #2 (Middle week of School Hols)
July 10/11th Northern NSWF State Cup quarter / semi finals
August 7th Northern NSWF State Cup Final - Venue TBA based on participants
August 28th and 29th Final Round 18 of NCF Competition
September 4th and 5th Semi Finals
September 11th and 12th Elimination Finals
September 18th Senior Grand Finals
September 19th Junior Grand Finals
September 25th Junior Zone Championships (In Clarence area)
September 25th NCFZ Presentation Night
October 2/3/4th Champion of Champions - Coffs Harbour BCU Stadium
November 20th NCFZ ~ AGM
NOTE:
NCF Reserve the right to change some of these dates/fixtures due to
unforseen circumstances.
Bob Harris
Operations Manager
North Coast Football
March 31st
Player Registrations Due
April 2nd 3rd and 4th
Easter
April 17th and 18th
Round 1 of NCF Competition
June 12th and 13th
Wet Weather Weekend # 1
June 12th, 13th, 14th
12 years State Championships (Coffs Hbr)
June 30th
Late Player Registrations Close
July 10th and 11th
(Middle week of School Hols)
Northern NSWF State Cup
Quarter / Semi Finals
Coffs Harbour BCU Stadium
(also is Wet Weather
Weekend #2)
August 7th
Northern NSWF
State Cup Final
Venue TBA based on participants
August 28th and 29th
Final Round 18 of NCF Competition
September 4th and 5th
Semi Finals
September 11th and 12th
Elimination Finals
September 18th
Senior Grand Finals
September 19th
Junior Grand Finals
September 25th
Junior Zone Championships
(In Clarence area)
September 25th
NCFZ Presentation Night
October 2/3/4th
(long weekend)
Champion of Champions
Coffs Harbour BCU Stadium
November 20th
NCFZ - AGM
