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» 08/10/09: From the CEO's Desk - October 2009
» 07/10/09: Goalkeeping Coach Education Session with Andy Lennon
» 03/10/09: 2009 FFA National Youth Championships for Boys
» 30/09/09: Strategic Planning Day
» 28/09/09: Mariners Youth victorious
» 28/09/09: Award Winners - Presentation Night 2009 *more photos added
» 23/09/09: Off Season Training Program
» 23/09/09: Junior Development Program Trials
» 21/09/09: 4 NCF boys selected into U13 Nthn NSW State Rep Squad
» 16/09/09: Presentation Night Update
» 15/09/09: Grand Finals Information
» 10/09/09: From the CEO's Desk - September 2009
» 10/09/09: NCF 2009 Presentation Night
» 08/09/09: NCF 12 Girls Rep Team Squad
» 02/09/09: October School Holiday Coaching Clinic
» 01/09/09: FFA National Facilities Audit
» 01/09/09: Tony Barselaar Shield Results
» 27/08/09: Central Coast Mariners to send Youth team to Coffs Harbour
UPDATE - NCF Squads Announced
» 27/08/09: SYL squads go out with a bang
» 26/08/09: 2009 Champion of Champions
» 25/08/09: NCF State Youth League Trials
» 25/08/09: One week to go!
» 18/08/09: Local trio off to China
» 17/08/09: Coffs United Lions win men's premiership
» 13/08/09: Freestyle football in Coffs Harbour
» 11/08/09: Cottee's Schools 5 a side Gala Days
» 11/08/09: OPTUS-SSF Gala Days
*UPDATE - Coffs Coast Tigers Draw now available
» 08/08/09: From the CEO's Desk - August 2009
» 31/07/09: Referees Meeting with NCF Management
» 30/07/09: Paralympic Football Program
» 29/07/09: Grass Roots Coaching Course
» 26/07/09: Urunga Small Sided Football 'HUB' Day
» 24/07/09: Woolgoolga Coaching Clinic Photos
» 21/07/09: Grassroots Football Facilities Fund
» 21/07/09: Two Beers with Greeny & Les Murray
» 20/07/09: Toormina Coaching Clinic Photos
» 16/07/09: Senior Catch up Matches
» 13/07/09: Local ref in action at National Championships
» 09/07/09: Countdown for FFA girls
» 07/07/09: From the CEO's Desk - July 2009
» 03/07/09: Level 3 Referees Course
» 23/06/09: Sawtell FC Junior Carnival Report
» 19/06/09: All games CANCELLED this weekend
» 19/06/09: Four local girls preparing for FFA National Championships
» 16/06/09: July School Holiday Coaching Clinics
» 15/06/09: From the CEO's Desk - June 2009
» 12/06/09: NCF extend it sympathies to Phil Payne & family
» 11/06/09: 'Optus' Small Sided Football (SSF) Demo nights
» 31/05/09: Police & NCF launch new initiative with African community
» 27/05/09: Football Goss
» 26/05/09: NCF Zone are on the move !!
» 25/05/09: Gold Coast United V Fulham FC
» 22/05/09: All games CANCELLED this weekend
» 19/05/09: Referees Course
» 02/05/09: NCF promotes RESPECT for Referees
» 27/04/09: McDonald's Fast Feet Clinic a success
» 21/04/09: Coaching Licence Subsidy
» 16/04/09: Referee Courses - now incl YAMBA
» 07/04/09: Wet Weather Catch Up Games
» 02/04/09: This Weekends Games - update 11.20am Fri 03 April
» 27/03/09: Season Draw
» 23/03/09: Record numbers sign on with NCF
» 19/03/09: School Holiday Coaching Clinic
» 17/03/09: World headlines from the world game
» 12/03/09: Season Start Dates
» 05/03/09: 2009 Regional Championships - Round 1
» 04/03/09: Coffs Coast Tigers ready for Women's Challenge Cup
» 27/02/09: NCF Welcomes New Sponsor
» 25/02/09: Ossie Ossie Ossie
» 13/02/09: State Championships Draw
» 11/02/09: Local football clubs kick in to help the Victorian bushfire survivors
» 10/02/09: FFA supports Bushfire Appeal
» 09/02/09: Referees Seminar
» 05/02/09: Which game has Australia's highest participation rate?
» 15/01/09: A little bit of Woopi in Kenya
» 16/12/08: Sponsorship Opportunities
» 15/12/08: Coaches Required for 2009 Season
» 10/12/08: Long Serving Administrators Acknowledged
» 08/12/08: New Football Manager Appointment
» 02/12/08: Xmas/New Year Office Hours
» 18/11/08: Coffs Coast Tigers Women's Cup
» 14/11/08: Telstra Assistance Fund Grants
» 05/11/08: North Coast Football to kick off ITC Academy
» 31/10/08: Premier Futsal Hits Coffs Harbour
» 30/10/08: NCFZ Raffle
» 22/10/08: Jets Westfield W-League Squad Announced
» 20/10/08: Important Dates
» 07/10/08: Youth Coaching Licence Date Change
» 07/10/08: Bobcats take Summer Football to the Showground
» 26/09/08: Greed poisons the game
» 22/09/08: NCF Clubs close the year in Style
» Previous News
08/10/09
From the CEO's Desk - October 2009
It's October and that signals the off-season!
I trust that your presentations went well and that you're enjoying a well earned rest?
Given it's the off-season I'll keep my newsletter brief.
In this month's newsletter...
NNSWF Merchandise service
Northern NSW Football AGM
Football for the Future Peak Steering Committee update
+ more...
To read the October 09 newsletter, please click on the link below:
(to download, 'right click' on the filename & choose 'Save target as...')
OCTOBER 2009 2.pdf
(pdf file, 162kb)
David Eland
Chief Executive Officer
Northern NSW Football
07/10/09
Goalkeeping Coach Education Session with Andy Lennon
With Tuesday being a rest day in the National Youth Championships, North Coast Football utilized the skills of those present from its governing body, Northern NSW Football, by providing a one off coaching session for local club coaches.
Specifically, Northern NSW Goalkeeping coach, Andy Lennon, gathered some local goalkeepers at Woolgoolga's High Street playing fields and ran them through a high intensity drill for the benefit of the club coaches who had gathered from across the zone.
Club coaches often find coaching goalkeepers the most difficult because it is such a specialist position, so NCFZ Football Manager, Richard Evans, called upon his counterpart at Northern NSW, Dave Smith, to set up a technical session for their benefit.
Dave Smith arrived at Woolgoolga with Andy Lennon, who was more than happy to put half a dozen local goalkeepers through a series of drills while he spoke about the drills to the watching coaches.
Around two dozen coaches were in attendance for the session which covered the technical aspects of several facets of goalkeeping from warm ups to diving and power shot stopping.
Terry Allen
Media Officer
North Coast Football
Email: 
Terry Allen
03/10/09
2009 FFA National Youth Championships for Boys
The next generation of potential Qantas Socceroos will be on show
in Coffs Harbour from this weekend at the 2009 FFA National Youth
Championships for Boys.
There will be 384
players from the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales
Country, New South Wales Metropolitan, Northern NSW, Northern
Territory, Queensland Country, Queensland Metropolitan, South
Australia, Tasmania, Victoria Country, Victoria Metropolitan and
Western Australia competing at the annual tournament at BCU
International Stadium in Coffs Harbour.
FFA CEO Ben Buckley acknowledged the importance of these Championships in the FFA talent identification program.
“While the Championships are not the only means of being spotted as a player with potential, this tournament is traditionally an important component of our talent identification for young talented players.
“I am sure this year will be no different; and there will be players at these Championships who will go on to represent Australia with distinction all the way up to the Qantas Socceroos.
“High quality opposition helps us to improve our own standards, quality of play, coaching and facilities; and, as the quality of our national teams improves, the impact will be felt down the line to the grassroots players which gives us better standards of competition as well as a larger pool of potential players for the National Youth League, the Hyundai A-League and the national teams.
“I would like to take this opportunity to thank our commercial partners Qantas, Foxtel, Nike, Westfield, Hyundai, SOLO, NAB, the Australian Sports Commission, FOX Sports and Optus for their support of this event and would also like to acknowledge the efforts of the Northern NSW Football Federation and Coffs Harbour Council for, once again, hosting the tournament," concluded Buckley.
In addition, The Zurich Referee Education Experience will once again occur which will provide a unique opportunity for two young referees to shadow the Hyundai A-League match officials during the Hyundai A-League 2010 Finals Series. The two young referees who have performed best and are appointed to the two finals of the 2009 FFA National Youth Championships for Boys on Saturday 10 October 2009 will each be awarded a Zurich Referee Education Experience.
The Zurich Referee Education Experience will offer the young referees the opportunity to observe the designated match officials as they prepare for, manage and report on a full match day during the Hyundai A-League 2010 Finals Series.
2009 FFA National
Youth Championships for Boys
BCU
International Stadium, Coffs Harbour
3-10 October
2009
2009 FFA National Youth Championships for Boys - Under 15 - Official Draw
Group A: Victoria Metropolitan, Queensland Metropolitan, Football West, Capital Football, South Australia, NSW Country
Group B: NSW Metropolitan, Queensland Country, Northern NSW, Tasmania, Victoria Country, Northern Territory
Day One - Saturday 3rd October
9:30am
Capital Football v Football West
11:10am
South Australia v NSW Country
12:50pm Victoria
Metropolitan v Queensland Metropolitan
2:30pm
Tasmania v Northern NSW
4:10pm
Victoria Country v Northern Territory
5:50pm
NSW Metropolitan v Queensland Country
Day Two - Sunday 4th October
9:00am
Northern Territory v Tasmania
10:40am
Victoria Country v NSW Metropolitan
12:20pm
Queensland Country v Northern NSW
2:00pm
Queensland Metropolitan v Football West
3:40pm
South Australia v Victoria Metropolitan
5:20pm
NSW Country v Capital Football
Day Three - Monday 5th October
9:00am
Football West v Victoria Metropolitan
10:40am
Capital Football v South Australia
12:20pm
NSW Country v Queensland Metropolitan
2:00pm
Northern NSW v NSW Metropolitan
3:40pm
Tasmania v Victoria Country
5:20pm
Northern Territory v Queensland Country
Day Four - Tuesday 6th October
***Day of Rest*** ***Day of Rest***
Day Five - Wednesday 7th October
9:00am
Queensland Country v Victoria Country
10:40am
Northern NSW v Northern Territory
12:20pm
NSW Metropolitan v Tasmania
2:00pm
Queensland Metropolitan v South Australia
3:40pm
Football West v NSW Country
5:20pm
Victoria Metropolitan v Capital Football
Day Six - Thursday 8th October
9:00am
South Australia v Football West
10:40am
NSW Country v Victoria Metropolitan
12:20pm
Capital Football v Queensland Metropolitan
2:00pm
Victoria Country v Northern NSW
3:40pm
Northern Territory v NSW Metropolitan
5:20pm
Tasmania v Queensland Country
Day Seven - Friday 9th October
9:00am
Group A6 v Group B6 (11th/12th Place)
10:40am
Group A1 v Group B2 (1st Semi-Final)
12:20pm
Group B1 v Group A2 (2nd Semi-Final)
2:00pm
Group A5 v Group B5 (9th/10th Place)
3:40pm
Group A4 v Group B4 (7th/8th Place)
5:20pm
Group A3 v Group B3 (5th/6th Place)
Day Eight - Saturday 10th October
9:00am
Loser 1st Semi-Final v Loser 2nd Semi-Final (3rd/4th
Place)
11:00am Winner 1st Semi-Final
v Winner 2nd Semi-Final (Final)
2009 FFA National Youth Championships for Boys - Under 14 - Official Draw
Group A: Victoria Metropolitan, Queensland Metropolitan, Football West, Capital Football, South Australia, NSW Country
Group B: NSW Metropolitan, Queensland Country, Northern NSW, Tasmania, Victoria Country, Northern Territory
Day One - Saturday 3rd October
9:30am
Capital Football v Football West
11:10am
South Australia v NSW Country
12:50pm
Victoria Metropolitan v Queensland Metropolitan
2:30pm
Tasmania v Northern NSW
4:10pm
Victoria Country v Northern Territory
5:50pm
NSW Metropolitan v Queensland Country
Day Two - Sunday 4th October
9:00am
Northern Territory v Tasmania
10:40am
Victoria Country v NSW Metropolitan
12:20pm
Queensland Country v Northern NSW
2:00pm
Queensland Metropolitan v Football West
3:40pm
South Australia v Victoria Metropolitan
5:20pm
NSW Country v Capital Football
Day Three - Monday 5th October
9:00am
Football West v Victoria Metropolitan
10:40am
Capital Football v South Australia
12:20pm
NSW Country v Queensland Metropolitan
2:00pm
Northern NSW v NSW Metropolitan
3:40pm
Tasmania v Victoria Country
5:20pm
Northern Territory v Queensland Country
Day Four - Tuesday 6th October
***Day of Rest*** ***Day of Rest***
Day Five - Wednesday 7th October
9:00am
Queensland Country v Victoria Country
10:40am
Northern NSW v Northern Territory
12:20pm
NSW Metropolitan v Tasmania
2:00pm
Queensland Metropolitan v South Australia
3:40pm
Football West v NSW Country
5:20pm
Victoria Metropolitan v Capital Football
Day Six - Thursday 8th October
9:00am
South Australia v Football West
10:40am
NSW Country v Victoria Metropolitan
12:20pm
Capital Football v Queensland Metropolitan
2:00pm
Victoria Country v Northern NSW
3:40pm
Northern Territory v NSW Metropolitan
5:20pm
Tasmania v Queensland Country
Day Seven - Friday 9th October
9:00am
Group A6 v Group B6 (11th/12th Place)
10:40am
Group A1 v Group B2 (1st Semi-Final)
12:20pm
Group B1 v Group A2 (2nd Semi-Final)
2:00pm
Group A5 v Group B5 (9th/10th Place)\
3:40pm
Group A4 v Group B4 (7th/8th Place)
5:20pm
Group A3 v Group B3 (5th/6th Place)
Day Eight - Saturday 10th October
9:00am
Loser 1st Semi-Final v Loser 2nd Semi-Final (3rd/4th
Place)
11:00am Winner 1st Semi-Final
v Winner 2nd Semi-Final (Final)
- Above information courtesy of www.footballnsw.com.au
30/09/09
Strategic Planning Day
Dear Colleagues,
On behalf of North Coast Football I would like to invite you to attend a Strategic Planning Day to be held at the Woolgoolga Bowling Club on Sunday 18th October 2009 from 10:00am to 4:00pm.
The purpose of the day is to provide members of our local football fraternity the opportunity to have input in the development of a guiding document, which we hope will enable us to better manage football throughout our Zone.
Given the many changes that have been thrust upon us in recent years by FFA and NNSWF, combined with a continual need to become more professional in our management processes, NCF have elected to develop a strategic approach as to how we establish priorities to better serve the needs of our membership.
We want this plan to reflect the thoughts, feelings, ideas and wants of our stakeholders and we ask for your support in its development.
Ideally we would like to see each NCFZ club provide two members, maybe the President and one other. We are also seeking input from Standing Committee members and the NCF Referees Association. Representatives from Northern NSW Football will also be attending.
NCF will provide a light lunch, and refreshments throughout the day and this will be a unique opportunity to become a part of the future direction of football in Northern New South Wales.
Looking forward to seeing you on 18th October.
Bob Harris
Operations Manager
North Coast Football
28/09/09
Mariners Youth victorious
Mariners Youth victorious in tough battle with NCF seniors
The Central Coast Mariners Youth team defeated North Coast Football seniors 5-0 on Sunday at Novotel Pacific Bay Resort to bring to an end their short tour of Coffs Harbour. Sunday's victory was on top of their 9-0 defeat of NCFZ 21 years team on Friday night at BCU International Stadium.
Despite the one sided score line, NCF took the game to the Mariners and only dropped off the pace for 10 minutes after half time when three quick goals were scored. That aside, NCF caused plenty of uncomfortable moments for the Mariners and looked to have a goal or two in them, but just could not finish off several promising raids.
The match started in warm conditions, a factor which was to take its toll on both teams, but the pace was quick and NCF was determined to stretch the Mariners defence as much as possible.
NCF began with a front three of Ben Mackay, Brady Parker and Fraser Robinson; a strike force sure to test any backline, but it was the man at the back, Josh Harrigan, who was called into action first. After 10 minutes of frantic opening play, the Mariners fired their first bullet of the day toward the NCF goal. Harrigan leapt into action with a near post save which resulted in a corner.
The first goal came in the 13th minute after the Mariners moved the ball down the left side, something the crowd was to become quite accustomed to. The inevitable cross to the centre was met with a first time volley. It struck the left upright and bounced in for a 1-0 lead.
This, however, was not to be the formula for the rest of the half. In fact the score remained there until the break as NCF threw everything at the Mariners and were unlucky not to have restored parity.
Two minutes after the goal, Nathan Silvy had NCF's first chance to get square with a cracking shot which, unfortunately, went straight to the Mariners’ keeper.
A minute after, the ball was back up the other end with the Mariners given a direct free kick 25 metres out. Not for the last time, the Mariners missed the target with their shot.
With the game only quarter of an hour old, NCF cracked open the Mariners' defence with a lovely through ball for Ben Mackay to latch onto. Mackay turned the ball to the right ready to pull the trigger, but stumbled and fluffed his shot.
It was 10 minutes before Mackay got another shot, but it brought the crowd to its feet. NCF was awarded a direct free kick after the Mariners were caught holding in defence to the left of the penalty area. Mackay took the kick by passing it along the ground to Brady Parker who miss hit his first time shot. The ball fell back to Mackay to hit his shot well, but it was saved brilliantly by the Mariners' keeper.
On the half hour mark the Mariners looked certain to add to their score when deft play finally got the ball around Wade Parker who was proving rock solid. The shot was again saved by Harrigan, but the rebound fell to the feet of the visitors who shot it into the post.
Minutes later NCF was at it again as Nathan Silvy put Ben Mackay through for a crack at the Mariners goal. His left foot chip, however, floated harmlessly wide.
Five minutes before the break, a beautiful one-two by the Mariners brought them one on one with Harrigan between the posts again. Again Harrigan was equal to the task.
The last play of the half brought NCF close to an equalizer. Brady Parker, with the ball at his feet on the left side, fired a bullet pass to Fraser Robinson on the right side of the field. Its pinpoint accuracy was matched by Robinson's first time volley towards the far post. Mackay stretched forward to meet the cross, but fell centimetres short.
The second half started with great promise for NCF. Buoyed by their first half performance, the locals looked certain find the back of the net. That was hardly the plan for the Mariners and their coach must have used the half time break to explain that in detail because the Mariners scored three goals in the first 14 minutes to effectively kill the game off.
The first was a neat header made easier by loose marking, the second came as a defensive pass was intercepted and the third came after a Mariners fullback was left free to run right through the midfield until he was just outside the penalty area. His shot was drilled low and toward the left post, bouncing just in front of the outstretched keeper's arm. 4-0 right on the hour.
At this point NCF Coach Richard Evans gave Brady Parker a rest and brought on Kodjo Adjassou who had caused plenty of problems for the Mariners on Friday night and he immediately set about doing much the same here.
Fraser Robinson dropped back to right midfield and began feeding the ball down the right flank. Straight away he found Kodjo free in space. In a matter of seconds Kodjo was at the top of the penalty area and the trigger was pulled. Only an acrobatic save kept NCF scoreless.
Just three minutes later, the Mariners scored their fifth and final goal. As he so often did, Harrigan made an initial save, diving to his left. The deflection again fell to the Mariners who easily found the back of the net.
In the last 15 minutes of the match, it was end to end with NCF threatening on several occasions, but falling just short of the mark. On one occasion, the Mariners' keeper was forced into a foot race to the ball 10 metres outside his penalty area. His slide tackle clearance did the job, but it was a nervous moment for the visitors.
Harrigan was rewarded with an early end to his match which gave Josh Wiseman the final 10 minutes of the match. He made an important contribution even at this late stage, most notably after a Mariners' corner was met with a header which flew straight to his gloves.
Wiseman was beaten once in the late stages of the match after typically clever build up by the Mariners' midfield. This time, however, just as the ball looked to be goal-bound, Wade Parker intercepted it and turned it away from the danger zone.
The Mariners did not insult their opposition by easing off in the late stages of the match. Wiseman was called on to make three more saves in the last few minutes. One flew straight to him and presented no problems. The next came quicker and forced Wiseman to use his feet as he balanced himself for the save. The third was from a direct free kick, the last of the match, which was situated to the left of the penalty area. It flew straight into his safe hands.
There was time for one final play for NCF. Robinson again put the ball through on the right, this time to Matt Hughes who got to the top of the penalty area. His shot was on target but lacked the sting needed to beat the solid Mariners' keeper.
So at full time the score was 5-0 to the Central Coast Mariners; deserved winners on a hot day against a committed NCF senior rep team.
It was a shame NCF did not score a goal in this match because they deserved one. They constantly caused problems for the Mariners' defence who usually had plenty of time but found themselves in several situations where they were not in control of the play.
The match was also a fitting send off for Ben Mackay who was given a warm round of applause as he was replaced with a minute to go.
Thanks go to the Central Coast Mariners for their commitment and sportsmanship over the two games and to Coffs Harbour City Council for their sponsorship of the event. Perhaps this will grow into an annual event leading to the senior A-League team putting Coffs Harbour on their calendar.
Terry Allen
Media Officer
North Coast Football
Email: Terry Allen
28/09/09
Award Winners - Presentation Night 2009
NORTH COAST FOOTBALL
2009 AWARD WINNERS
Club of the Year
Westlawn Tigers
PHOTO: Anne Pursey (Westlawn Tigers) receives the coveted Club of the Year trophy
Player of the Year
(Male)
Kodjo Adjassou
~ Coffs Coast Tigers
PHOTO: Kodjo Adjassou (Coffs Tigers) being presented with the male player of the year award by Board Member Ron Garvin
Player of the Year
(Female)
Breanna Martin
~ Urunga Raiders
PHOTO: Trevor Martin accepts the female player of the year trophy on behalf of his daughter Breanna Martin
Referee of the Year
Scott Anderson
PHOTO: Referee of the year – Scott Anderson
1st Div. Coach of the Year
(Mens)
Greg McCoy ~ Urunga Raiders
PHOTO: Coach of the year, men's 1st division: Greg McCoy, Urunga Raiders
1st Div. Coach of the Year
(Womens)
Jason Hillier
~ Coffs Coast Tigers
PHOTO: Coach of the year, women's 1st division: Jason Hillier, Coffs Tigers
Golden Boot (Male)
Ben Mackay
~ Coffs City Utd ~ 29
PHOTO: Ben Mackay (Coffs City United) being awarded the Golden Boot for top male goal scorer
Golden Boot
(Female)
Gabby Dickinson
~ Corindi Breakers ~ 18
PHOTO: Sue Mills accepts the women's Golden Boot award on behalf of Corindi's Gabby Dickinson
Premiers
1st Division
(Women)
~ Urunga
PHOTO: Urunga's Phil Fogarty accepts the Women's 1st div Premiership trophy from NCF Board member Jason Gordon
Premiers
1st Division
(Men)
~ Coffs City Utd
PHOTO: Coffs United's Ben Mackay accepts the Men's 1st division Premiers trophy from NCF Board member Jason Gordon
Coaches Award
13 Boys
~ Chris Lambert
PHOTO: Al Courtenay presents the 13 years boys coach's award to Chris Lambert.
Coaches Award
14 Boys
~ Riley Dillon
PHOTO: Geoff Hughes presents the 14 years boys coach's award to Riley Dillon
Coaches Award
15 Boys
~ Sarah Marsden
PHOTO: Richard Evans presents Sarah Marsden with the 15 years boys coach's award
(Sarah played in the NCF 15 years boys team)
Coaches Award
15 Girls
~ Emma Hayes
PHOTO: Richard Evans presents Emma Hayes with the 15 years girls coach's award
13 Boys
Players' Player
~ Rees Duncan
PHOTO: Rees Duncan receives the 13 years boys players' player award from Richard Evans
14 Boys
Players' Player
~ Tom Gardiner
PHOTO: Richard Evans & Geoff Hughes present Tom Gardiner with the 14 years boys players' player award
15 Girls
Players' Player
~ Keira Plumbe
~ Jessica Gunning
(joint winners)
PHOTO: Central Coast Mariners Youth coach, Damian Brown, presents joint winners Keira Plumbe & Jessica Gunning
with the 15 years girls players' player award
14 Girls
State Representation
~ Keira Plumbe
~ Emma Hayes
~ Olivia Price
PHOTO: Awards recognising the 14 years girls who made State representation in 2009: Nathan Shirlock and
Brendon Griffin (Central Coast Mariners Youth) present the awards to Keira Plumbe, Emma Hayes & Olivia Price
15 Girls
State Representation
~ Jasmine Courtenay
~ Kellie Langham
PHOTO: Awards recognising the 15 years girls who made State representation in 2009: Nathan Shirlock and
Brendon Griffin (Central Coast Mariners Youth) present the awards to Jasmine Courtenay. (missing is Kellie Langham)
17 Girls
State Representation
~ Georgia Burt
~ Sarah Marsden
PHOTO: Awards recognising the 17 years girls who made State representation in 2009: Nathan Shirlock and
Brendon Griffin (Central Coast Mariners Youth) present the awards to Georgia Burt & Sarah Marsden.
13 Boys
Northern NSW Development Squad
~ Je Jacobs
~ Rees Duncan
~ Zac Smith
~ Noah Bedford
PHOTO: Recognition of Northern NSW Development Squad members (13 years): Nathan Shirlock and Brendon Griffin (Central Coast Mariners Youth) present the awards to Je Jacobs, Rees Duncan, Zac Smith (missing Noah Bedford).
14 Boys
Northern NSW Development Squad
~ Tom Sherwood
~ Riley Dillon
PHOTO: Recognition of Northern NSW Development Squad members (14 years): Nathan Shirlock and Brendon Griffin (Central Coast Mariners Youth) present the awards to Tom Sherwood & Riley Dillon.
15 Boys
Northern NSW Development Squad
~ Sam Jarrett
PHOTO: Recognition of Northern NSW Development Squad members (15 years): Nathan Shirlock and Brendon Griffin (Central Coast Mariners Youth) present the award to Sam Jarrett.
23/09/09
Off Season Training Program
The NCFZ OFF SEASON PROGRAM
(for invited players)
will commence at:
Woolgoolga FC High Street grounds
Wednesday 4th November at 5.30pm.
The program will continue every Wednesday evening until the 16th December.
All players to please wear normal training uniform
and to bring a drink bottle and a ball.
Richard Evans
Football Manager Coaching and Development
North Coast Football
23/09/09
Junior Development Program Trials
Trials for the NCFZ 2010 Junior Development Program for players both male and female born 2000, 1999 and 1998 will be conducted at the following venues:
For the CLARENCE AREA:
Trials will be at Wherrett Park, Maclean
3rd and 5th November
from 5.30pm to 7.30pm.
For the COFFS AREA:
Trials will be at Polwarth Drive, the home of Coffs Tigers
10th and 12th November
from 5.30pm to 7.30pm.
All nominations for this program must be submitted by your club.
If you are interested, please contact your club and ask them to nominate you.
Richard Evans
Football Manager Coaching and Development
North Coast Football
21/09/09
4 NCF boys selected into U13 Nthn NSW State Rep Squad
After many rigorous years of training, games, travelling and selection camps and trials these 4 boys have successfully been identified and selected into the U13 Nthn NSW State rep squad.
They play in a State Youth League competition with their North Coast Football squad which selects players from Grafton to Macksville to play in a competition between squads from Nthn Inland, NthCoast, MidNth Coast, Newcastle, Macquarie and the Hunter, with games played every third weekend.
After the last round of selection trials the boys were successful in being selected in the Nthn NSW State rep squad to play a series of games against a Newcastle region based Rep squad and teams from the ACT and interstate in a tournament in Newcastle in the October School Holidays.
During the July holiday break the boys are at Lennox Head for an intensive training camp with the rest of the Nthn squad preparing for the October titles.
As well as this commitment the boys are also training two nights a week with Nth coast football. They also train and play local club football and any school based games on top of that again. From this you can gather that the commitment from the boys as well as parents is immense with the ultimate goal being success at the highest level possible.
- Our thanks to Ray Smith for the above article
Terry Allen
Media Officer
North Coast Football
Email: Terry Allen
16/09/09
Presentation Night Update
We have been informed that some of our clubs are under the impression that next weekends NCF Presentation Night (Saturday 26th September) is for 1st Div Clubs only. THIS IS TOTALLY WRONG.
The Presentation night is for all 23 NCFZ clubs and also for all representative teams, players and supporters.
It is a way of saying thank you to all those who have helped run your club and given up their time throughout the year.
Please open up the invitations to anyone who may like to attend or deserves a ticket due to their work load.
The response to date for tickets has been very disappointing and if we can't get sufficient people there then the future of this annual event is in jeopardy.
It will be an excellent night with presentations to players, referees, clubs and our young representative players. Combined with this opportunity to celebrate the season we will also have the Central Coast Mariners Youth Team attending - this team contains some future Socceroos.
Ideally we expect about 15 - 20 people from each club to attend so once again I ask you to circulate this information around your club and help boost the numbers... otherwise the value of holding this event will be reviewed.
Looking forward to seeing you all there, don't forget... IT IS YOUR NIGHT.
Bob Harris
Operations Manager
North Coast Football
15/09/09
Grand Finals Information
As we prepare for this weeks Grand Finals there are some requests and Information that I hope will help make the weekend a success, particularly if you have teams playing this weekend.
Firstly, once again, NCF will have to charge a small entry fee for ALL those attending the grand finals, this includes players, parents, supporters, referees, coaches, managers, media, NCF Staff etc.
The reason for this is to cover the costs we incur staging the event at such an excellent venue.
Security, 'user pays' police officers, referees fees, first aid officers, trophies, combined with stadium hire and many other expenses all place a massive demand on our finances so the Board of Management have once again set the entry fee at $5 for adults and $2 for children (under 18) on Saturday for senior games and $2 for adults and children free on Sunday at the Junior finals.
Can all clubs that have teams playing on Saturday and Sunday please provide us with the names and mobile phone numbers of two volunteers who can help out on the day? We will have representatives from the Senior and the Junior Standing Committees and the NCF Board of Management will be there but we will need extra help so please offer some assistance. I promise you will not miss watching your teams play but if you can help out either side of that it will be very much appreciated by NCF (that's Ros and me).
Terry Allen our intrepid media officer will be on hand to take photos during both days and there will be an opportunity for parents to take team photos at the marquee where the presentations will be made after each game. Terry will also be the ground announcer and if teams can provide him with a typed team sheet with corresponding players numbers he will read out the names of the players as they enter the field.
Each team will be allocated a changing room and their team name will be on the changing room door. Field 1 is the Northern end and field 2 the southern. Managers can sign on their teams on and get the match cards in the office (near the announcers box). Please ensure your teams are signed on and ready 15 mins before kicks off time.
All kick off times and field allocations are on the website and (free) match programs will be available upon entry.
North Coast Football would like to wish all clubs the very best of luck this weekend and hope that all games are played in the spirit of fun and good sportsmanship and may the best team win.
Finally, please don't forget that the weekend after next (after the grand finals) we will host the Central Coast Mariners who are playing against NCF's Represenative Youth and Senior teams on Friday evening at the Int. Stadium 7:00pm and on Sunday at 2:00pm at Pacific Bay Resorts Football Fields. Also on Saturday we will hold the Junior Zone Championships at the International Stadium and the NCFZ Presentation evening later that day at 6:30pm at the CEX Club... tickets are still available.
Bob Harris
Operations Manager
North Coast Football
15/09/09
Goalkeeping Coach Education Session
On Tuesday 6th October Andy Lennon the NNSW Goalkeeper coach will be conducting a free 'coach education' session at the High Street grounds of Woolgoolga FC.
The session is for all coaches and will commence at 6.30pm and finish at approximately 8.00pm
Richard Evans
Football Manager Coaching and Development
North Coast Football
10/09/09
From the CEO's Desk - September 2009
I can almost hear the concerted sigh of relief ring out throughout the region.
It's September and that means that the season's almost over and the thousands of volunteers who run the Sport throughout Northern NSW can start to think about taking a well earned break.
On behalf of NNSWF's Board, Management and Staff I'd like to thank all of the volunteers throughout Northern NSW who have provided opportunities for approximately 50,000 players to enjoy our great Sport.
I encourage everyone involved in the game to have a break, recharge the batteries and gear up for what promises to be one of the most exciting seasons in our sport's history. It's not every season that Australia participates in a World Cup!
In this month's newsletter...
Northern NSW Football 125 Year Celebration Ball
FFA Grassroots Football Facility Fund (GFFF)
Football for the Future Peak Steering Committee (PSC)
+ more...
To read the September 09 newsletter, please click on the link below:
(to download, 'right click' on the filename & choose 'Save target as...')
September 2009.pdf
(pdf file, 88kb)
David Eland
Chief Executive Officer
Northern NSW Football
10/09/09
NCF 2009 Presentation Night
09/09/09
NCF 12 Girls Rep Team Squad
The NCFZ 12 year's Girl's Representative Squad has been announced.
The team will be contesting the NNSW State titles to be conducted at Wauchope on the 26th and 27th September.
The Coach of the team is Mrs. Rachel Oberleuter and the Manager is Mrs. Kym Barrett.
Squad
Jessica Marks
Jessica Midavaine
Catherine Burley
Sarah Beaumont
Samantha Barker
Kodie Vandenberg
Sara-Louise Turnbull
Sarah Vidler
Lillie Moye
Sophie McConnachie
Hope Eadie
Elizabeth (Lil) Ross
Elizabeth Tonks
Brontie Barrera
Bianca Mason
Natalie Philpot
Shadow
Bronte Budden
Liana Hall
Richard Evans
Football Manager Coaching and Development
North Coast Football
02/09/09
October School Holiday Coaching Clinic
McDonalds Fast Feet Super Skills
School Holiday Coaching Clinic
TOORMINA
STRICTLY LIMITED PLACES FOR GIRLS & BOYS AGED 7-13 YEARS
Come along and participate in the North Coast Football's very successful junior development program to develop your speed & agility and learn the moves that made the great players famous while having heaps of fun.
Participants will receive:
16 hours of programmed technical development from NCF accredited coaches
the opportunity to be considered for the NCF Academy Feeder Program
McDonalds coaching certificate and encouragement awards
a BBQ lunch will be provided on the Thursday for all camp participants
COST: $80.00
LOCATION & TIME:
| WHERE | WHEN | TIME |
| Toormina Oval, Toormina | 12 - 15 October 2009 | 9am to 1pm daily |
| FOR FURTHER DETAILS PLEASE CONTACT |
North Coast Football 6651 2159 |
CLOSING DATE: 6 October 2009 |
FF Clinic - Toormina October 09.doc
01/09/09
FFA National Facilities Audit
FFA are conducting a National Facilities Audit (NFA) which all registered clubs across Australia will take part in. This will take the form of an online questionnaire that clubs will simply receive an email, follow a link, register their club and complete an online questionnaire.
This process is being conducted in order to evaluate and analyze every football facility currently used across Australia. The audit its self is a strategic tool that will contribute to football development at all levels.
The objectives of this audit are to:
Determine the facility landscape supporting football participation and development
Identify priority areas based on football participation and facility utilization.
Develop government engagement strategies based on future facility requirements.
Better understand the quality and usage patterns of grassroots football facilities.
Determine the degree to which current facilities are meeting current and future demand.
Another aspect of the National Facilities Audit is to identify facilities that could support Australia's bid to host either the 2018 or 2022 world cup.
There are a number of benefits to individual clubs that will come from this NFA. These include:
Creating Facility data records
Empowering decision makers
Strengthen facility partnerships with Zones, NNSW and FFA
Strengthen local government relationships
Maximize grant opportunities
Direct involvement with FFA's FIFA World Cup Bid.
The NFA will be rolled out across Northern NSW Football over the next month or two.
Please take the time to read the two documents below as they will explain in more detail the process of the roll out and how clubs will complete the survey.
FFA National Facilities Audit documents...
(to download, 'right click' on the filename & choose 'Save target as...')
NFA Information Brochure.pdf
(pdf file, 194kb)
NFA Frequently Asked Questions.pdf
(pdf file, 492kb)
Thanks for your time.
Peter Haynes
Community Football Manager
Northern NSW Football
01/09/09
Tony Barselaar Shield Results
Photo: Glenn Pearson presents the Tony Barselaar Shield to Warren Alder.
Terry Allen
Media Officer
North Coast Football
Email: Terry Allen
27/08/09
Central Coast Mariners to send Youth team to Coffs Harbour
North Coast Football is pleased to announce an upcoming tour by the Central Coast Mariners Youth team in the last week of September.
The Mariners will be spending three days in Coffs Harbour despite the Youth season only kicking off two weeks prior.
The Mariners Youth team, preparing for the second season of the A-League Youth competition, has a bye on the last weekend of September and is therefore more than happy to drive a few hours north to Coffs Harbour for two matches against a NCF selection.
The Central Coast Mariners deal was struck thanks to the input of main sponsor Coffs Harbour City Council and Novotel Pacific Bay Resort whose first class training camp facilities the Mariners will use during their stay.
The Mariners Youth will play two matches; the first is against a NCF 21 years Youth Team on the evening of Friday September 25th, 7pm at BCU International Stadium. The second match is against a senior NCF representative team on the afternoon of Sunday 27th. For this match, North Coast Football will assemble a rep team featuring the cream of its current 1st division playing talent.
In addition, the young Mariners will present medals at the NCF junior zone championships at BCU International Stadium where the Premiers from the Coffs Harbour and Clarence competitions go head to head in a one off match for zone supremacy.
On the evening of Saturday September 26th, the players will be special guests at North Coast Football's end of year Zone Presentation night at CEX in Coffs Harbour.
It is hoped by establishing a relationship with the Central Coast Mariners, North Coast Football and Coffs Harbour City Council may entice the Mariners' senior A-League team to schedule a match at BCU International Stadium in the near future.
Squads announced for Mariners games
Photo: NCF 21 years team.
Back row (l to r) Gordon Barton, Tom Willett, Navrin Deane, Mark Parkins, Scott Goddard, Edwardo Olivera, Richard Evans.
Front row, Dominic Kelly-Ramirez, Matt Hughes, Frank Lesparda, Josh Wiseman, David Adjassou, Kodjo Adjassou.
North Coast Football has named the squads who will play in the two matches against the visiting Central Coast Mariners Youth team in September. Two complete and separate squads have been named under the coaching of Richard Evans and Gordon Barton. One team is made up of local players aged 21 or under while the second team is an open rep team. Both squads have been chosen from current NCFZ 1st division teams.
They are as follows;
NCF 21 YEARS SQUAD
Goalkeeper - Josh Wiseman (Coffs Utd)
Defenders - Matt Hughes (Boambee), Todd Barden (Coffs Utd), Dominic Kelly-Ramirez (Urunga), Frank Laspada
(Nth Storm)
Midfielders - Tom Willett, (Urunga), David Adjassou (Coffs Tigers), Scott Goddard (Coffs Utd), Edwardo Oliveira (Urunga)
Forwards - Sinai Shaul (Urunga), Kodjo Adjassou (Coffs Tigers), Navrin Deane (Woolgoolga), Todd Milne
(Coffs United), Mark Parkins (Sawtell)
NCF SENIOR SQUAD
Goalkeeper - Josh Harrigan (Orara)
Defenders - Richard Yarnton (Orara), Hayden Kelly (Sawtell), Jaxen Heward (Urunga),
Brent Turner (Coffs Utd),
Ryan Turner (Coffs Utd)
Midfielders - Nathan Silvy (Coffs Utd), Travis Armstrong (Maclean), Wade Parker (Boambee)
Forwards - Nick Lambert (Coffs Utd), Luke France (Sawtell), Fraser Robinson (Maclean), Ben Mackay (Coffs Utd), Brady Parker (Boambee)
Draw (please note the venues)
Friday September 25th:
NCF (21 years) vs Central Coast Mariners Youth
KO 7.00pm - BCU International Stadium
Sunday September 27th:
NCF (seniors) vs Central Coast Mariners Youth
KO 2.00pm - Novotel Pacific Bay Resort training camp
Further details:
Bob Harris (Operations Manager North Coast Football) 6651 2159
Leanne Atwal (Coffs Harbour City Council's Events and Local Sports Coordinator) 6648 4950
Terry Allen
Media Officer
North Coast Football
Email: Terry Allen
27/08/09
SYL squads go out with a bang
North Coast Football's four junior representative teams, all of which play in the State Youth League, have ended their season in perfection. The squads travelled to Armidale for their final matches of the season against their counterparts from Northern Inland and in doing so kept the opposition scoreless.
The 13's boys team, coached by Al Courtenay, comfortably won their match 4-0 with goals from Rees Duncan and Zack Smith.
The 14 years squad, coached by Jeff Hughes, beat the locals 2-0. Goal scorers were Jerry Wish-Wilson and Riley Dillon.
The 15's, coached by Richard Evans, had the narrowest win of the day; 1-0 in a tight encounter. A goal to Thomas Gardiner proved the difference.
The 15's girls, also coached by Richard Evans, had a 3-0 win with a double to Keira Plumbe and one to Jess Gunning.
Our congratulations to all players their coaches and parents for dedication to a long season of training and travel. What a great way to end the year.
Terry Allen
Media Officer
North Coast Football
Email: Terry Allen
26/08/09
2009 Champion of Champions
Some people have been in contact with the NCF office regarding NCF inability to nominate any of our clubs for the 2009 Football NSW Champion of Champions competition.
NCF would like to mention to those who are dissapopinted that the CoC is managed by a different State Body (Football NSW) to ours - we come under the auspice of NNSW Football. Consequently our draw is compiled to meet the needs of our domestic competition. Our NCF clubs need 20 weeks of competitive football - 18 games and two wet weather for seniors and 18 weeks plus two school holidays for juniors.
The grand finals can only be played at the BCU Int. Stadium when it is available to us, this year that is 19th & 20th September, so we counted back from then (allowing for Easter this year).
Please be assured it was not a deliberate action by NCF but one created by necessity and draw restrictions.
For some reason that is unbeknown to us, Football NSW have finished their competitive rounds early this year and obviously they did not schedule their domestic competition with the needs of other State bodies in mind, why should they?
NCF are also governed by other fixture schedule issues, such as ground availability. All NCFZ clubs use council grounds and we only have use of them from the first week in April to the last week in September. Yet another factor we must take into consideration when scheduling the domestic competition.
I know this will do little to counter the disappointment some teams will feel at not being able to revenge past losses or enhance previous positive experiences but we are working with both State bodies to coordinate such events.
Incidentally, NNSW Football are hoping to implement their own Champion of Champions in 2010. We will work on encouraging both State competitions to unite.
Bob Harris
Operations Manager
North Coast Football
25/08/09
NCF State Youth League Trials
Trials for the 2010 NCF State Youth league squads will be conducted at Morgo St, Urunga on the 18th and 25th October.
The trials for the 13 Boys ( players born 1997 ) and the 15 Girls ( players born 1995 & 1996 )
will commence at 10.00am and finish at 12.30pm on both days.
The trials for the 14 Boys (players born 1996) and the 15 Boys (players born 1995)
will commence at 1.00pm and finish at 3.30pm on both days.
From these trials a squad of players will be selected for a further trial to play against Football Mid North Coast
at Macksville on Sunday 1st November.
Kick off times will be...
10.00am for the 13's,
11.30am for the 14's,
1.00pm for the 15's
2.30pm for the 15 Girls
All players wishing to trial should contact their club for a nomination form or ring the NCF office on 6651 2159
Richard Evans
Football Manager Coaching and Development
North Coast Football
25/08/09
One week to go!
North Coast Football has played its penultimate round of the regular season and it has confirmed a few more places in the final four of both the men's & women's competitions, but has left some issues hanging in the balance until the final round this weekend.
Men's 1st division
With Coffs United wrapping up the premiership in Round 16, Round 17 became about jostling for the right to play the Lions and the right to host the 3rd vs 4th placed match.
Sawtell Scorpions hit form in the clash with Maclean Bobcats on Saturday, however their 1-1 draw, which may have frustrated Maclean and showed everyone what Sawty can do, was not enough to bridge the gap to the top four and the Scorpions must now play the last round knowing they cannot make the finals.
The point for Maclean meant they have secured 2nd spot and can think about the trip to the Den in a fortnight for the major semi-final against the Lions.
Third place has been secured by Urunga Raiders who started the season brilliantly before getting the hiccups in a couple of games, then regaining their composure towards the end. Given their record against Coffs this year, the Raiders might be hoping to face them in the preliminary final. In the four games the Raiders have played against Coffs United and Maclean this year, three were a draw with only the loss to Maclean playing on their minds.
Just who Urunga will play is still a mystery; it could be one of three teams. Coffs Tigers have the edge here with a final round match against Orara Valley. The Tigers will want to win handsomely to get some momentum heading into the finals, but if they lose, Boambee Bombers could sneak in to fourth. If that happens, Boambee & Urunga will be playing two weeks in a row; once this weekend to round out the regular season and, if Boambee wins, in the minor semi-final the week after. However, the Tigers have their destiny in their own hands at this point & are odds on to go through. And don't forget the 7-1 drubbing the Tigers gave Urunga earlier in the year to even up what happened on Saturday. This would be a finals match to savour.
Woolgoolga Wolves are the only other team with a mathematical chance of making the four, but they need some minor miracles. Firstly they have to beat Coffs United Lions by about eight goals and hope the Tigers lose to Orara Valley as well as Boambee gaining no more than a point from the Urunga match. Some obstacles are just too great to overcome and Woopi faces that kind here.
Relegation
In the relegation battle, it's looking like Westlawn Tigers will again face the axe, but that is by no means a done deal. Beaten by arch rivals Orara Valley on Saturday, Westlawn must now overcome Sawtell Scorpions and trust Coffs Tigers to win at the Valley. Westlawn's goal difference is better by far so if Westlawn wins & Orara loses this weekend, it will be Orara who drops out of first division.
Promotion
Congratulations to Yamba whose victory over Sawtell on Saturday secured the men's 2nd division Premiership and therefore guarantees the Breakers a place in North Coast Football's 1st division competition next year. Yamba has only lost once this season and has been a cut above the rest, but can they cut it in the big time? We will know next year, but in the meantime Yamba must prepare to put the Championship icing on the cake and get to work recruiting a squad which can withstand the rigours of 1st division competition.
Women's 1st division
The news that Boambee Eagles have forfeited their Round 9 clash with Urunga (which was to be played Tuesday night) has put the Raiders a whisker away from another Premiership. The Raiders look likely to have a great run at the canteen come finals time with a home game for both the men & the women.
The Raiders, having not been beaten this season, sit two points above Coffs United Lionesses and if form continues according to the script, the Raiders will wrap up the Premiership this weekend. These two rivals will again fight out the major semi-final with only the venue to be decided. The Raiders take on Boambee, who have only pride to play for now, while the Lionesses have to face Woolgoolga Wildcats who have plenty to play for.
The Wildcats want a home semi as well and they sit level on competition points with arch-rivals Corindi. Only goal difference puts Woopi ahead at this point and the Breakers have been steadily closing in from all sides over the past few weeks, capped off by a solid win in their head to head clash last week.
The Wildcats will have a 'win at all cost' attitude going into the game with the Lionesses knowing victory would mean Corindi would have to beat Sawtell by six goals plus however many goals Woopi puts past the Lionesses. Putting any goals past the Lionesses is not easy - they have conceded less than one per game this year - but Woopi did beat them last time they met, so they will be confident.
One round to go
So it's one match to go for Sawtell, Northern Storm, Orara Valley & Westlawn in the men's competition and Boambee, Sawtell, Northern Storm, Coffs Tigers & South Services in the women's competition. And only one of the three battling for fourth in the men's (Coffs Tigers, Boambee and Woopi) will carry on, sending the other packing for the year as well.
Looks like a great weekend ahead. See you on the pitch!
Terry Allen
Media Officer
North Coast Football
Email: Terry Allen
18/08/09
Local trio off to China
Three boys, who play in the North Coast Football representative teams contesting the Regional Championships, are to take part in a ten day, five game tour of China in October where they will join other players from Western NSW in an under 14 squad.
The team will play four games in Beijing and one in Shanghai against professional football schools and junior teams from professional clubs.
The teams they will face include the "San Gao" Football school, the under 14's from "Beijing Guoan" who play in the "C" League, the Beijing Muslim school and the Chaoyang Football school.
The "San Gao" school is probably the most famous in China. In Chinese San means 'three' and Gao means 'high' so it is the three highs; high academic ability, high behavioural ability and a high football ability which are the criteria for selection.
Photo: (left to right) Jerry Whish-Wilson, Aidan Whish-Wilson and Tom Gardiner
But the tour is not just about football. The boys, who will be accompanied by their families, will also do some sight-seeing at the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace and Tianamen Square high on the list.
North Coast Football is also planning to send its own under 14 squad to China on a similar trip next year, so start saving and watch this space for details!
Terry Allen
Media Officer
North Coast Football
Email: Terry Allen
17/08/09
Coffs United Lions win men's premiership
The stranglehold Coffs City United has on the men's 1st division competition has earned another accolade with the team once again taking the premiership with weeks to spare.
When the fulltime whistle blew on Saturday night, Coffs City United had defeated cross town rivals, Coffs Coast Tigers, and put themselves in an unreachable position at the top of the ladder. The Lions are therefore Premiers for 2009.
This means the Lions will receive a home ground advantage for their Grand Final qualification match in the first week of the finals series (commencing first weekend in September). At this stage, that match is shaping up as a replay of last year's showdown with Maclean Bobcats.
In fact, the two recent rivals are ending the season in remarkably similar fashion to 2008. The only difference is the Lions, having not lost so far, are on track to hit 50 competition points (which would be 3 more than last year) and Maclean could put themselves 3 points ahead of last year with only three losses.
However, Urunga is still in with a mathematical chance of taking second spot, but it will depend on Maclean dropping their bundle in the last two rounds, which does not seem likely at all.
The battle for fourth is still too close to call with Coffs Tigers and Boambee the main contenders, however Boambee has a horror finish to the year with matches against the undefeated Lions and Urunga to end with. Woolgoolga and Sawtell need everyone else to stop winning immediately if they are to get a sniff.
Relegation
Northern Storm celebrated a well deserved win at Boambee yesterday which has almost certainly relieved them of the relegation threat. They go to 10 competition points with Orara and Westlawn five behind and only six more points on offer.
Just like last year, these two will fight till the bitter end to avoid relegation and they play each on Saturday in a match certain to have far reaching implications. Neither of them wants another draw.
Promotion
In 2nd division, Yamba has one hand on the promotion spot having earned a come from behind 2-2 draw with nearest rivals Nambucca Heads. Yamba, five points in front with two rounds to play plus one catch up match, has not tasted top flight action with North Coast Football so far, but Nambucca has as part of Valley United a few seasons back.
One of these two will go through to 1st division next year and they could even see each other again in the Grand Final, although Sawtell will have something to say about that.
Women's 1st division
In the women's competition, things are not so clear cut. Urunga Raiders are still in pole position, just one point behind Coffs United but with a game in hand. That extra match is against Boambee and will be played this Sunday afternoon at Urunga. Urunga will also play Coffs Tigers this Saturday and Boambee once again in the last round.
Coffs United Lionesses have a slightly tougher assignment with only two matches remaining; at home to Boambee and a trip to Woolgoolga to finish.
Woolgoolga Wildcats sit in third position after getting the wobbles in recent weeks, however they face fourth placed Corindi on Tuesday night and will go six points clear with only two to play with a win at High Street in that midweek fixture. Should Corindi win, which is a distinct possibility considering how well they are playing at the moment, it will be all square between the close rivals going into the last two matches.
Champion of Champions unavailable
One disappointing piece of news for local teams is that the statewide Champion of Champions competition, which North Coast Football teams normally enter post-season, is unavailable to them due to its early kick off this year.
The Champion of Champions gets underway on the first weekend of September, coinciding with the first weekend of NCF finals. Organisers were unable to delay the competition until NCF teams were available at the end of September.
However, NCF teams will still play their zone championships on September 26th and can look forward to a competition similar to the Champion of Champions next year run by Northern NSW.
Terry Allen
Media Officer
North Coast Football
Email: Terry Allen
13/08/09
Freestyle football in Coffs Harbour
TRICKSTAR FREESTYLE FOOTBALL are performing at the forthcoming COFFS BUSKERS FESTIVAL.
The troupe are doing a small number of shows during the festival:
TUE 6TH OCTOBER
KIDS DAY AT COFFS RACE COURSE 10AM
Ticketed event - tickets $7 at the gate
or at PARK BEACH MUSIC
TUES 6TH OCTOBER
COFFS CITY CENTRE 12 MIDDDAY - free/hat
WED 7TH OCTOBER
CITY CENTRE ALL DAY SPECTACULAR - 10.30AM
- free/hat
THURS 8TH OCTOBER
CITY CENTRE 1PM - free/hat
11/08/09
Cottee's Schools 5 a side Gala Days
Football Federation Australia in conjunction with Northern New South Wales Football are calling on all primary schools both public and private to be involved in Cottee's Schools 5 a side gala days.
Cottee's will be the sponsor of these days, these gala days are a fantastic opportunity for children in both years 3/4 to participate in football.
If your school would like to attend you need to be quick as places are limited and filling fast.
The event is FREE for all schools and participants.
If your school would like to attend please contact Northern New South Wales Football on (02) 4964 8922
or email: kean.marshall@footballaustralia.com.au
11/08/09
OPTUS-SSF Gala Days *UPDATE
OPTUS-SSF Gala Days...
Coming to a ground near you!
9s and 10s SSF Gala Day to be held at Woolgoolga on 6th September.
This is targeted at all Coffs District Junior Clubs. Nomination Form is available for download below:
(to download, 'right click' on the filename & choose 'Save target as...')
WUFCGalaDayU9U10s60920092.doc
(Microsoft Word file, 51kb)
Westlawn Tigers are conducting a Gala Day for all SSF 6s to 10s on 23 August at Barnier Park
for all Clarence clubs. Nomination Form is available for download below:
(to download, 'right click' on the filename & choose 'Save target as...')
Westlawn SSG Gala Day nomination form.doc
(Microsoft Word file, 30kb)
Nambucca Heads are conducting a SSF Gala day for 6s, 7s and 8s at Coronation Park on 30th August
for Dorrigo, Bellingen, Urunga, Nambucca and Macksville SSF teams.
Northern Storm: 7s & 8s: Sun 30/8 at Korora. Nomination Form is available for download below:
(to download, 'right click' on the filename & choose 'Save target as...')
NSFC Optus Gala Day 2009 Nom Form.doc
(Microsoft Word file, 89kb)
Coffs Coast Tigers: 6s - 6th Sept. Draw is available for download below:
(to download, 'right click' on the filename & choose 'Save target as...')
2009 NCFZ 6 Years draw.doc
(Microsoft Word file, 33kb)
All Nomination Forms will be available here online when supplied by clubs.
Please ensure that the kids get to attend a gala day as there are mementos for all kids and entry is free.
It will be a great way to conclude the season for the littlies.
Bob Harris
Operations Manager
North Coast Football
08/08/09
From the CEO's Desk - August 2009
Thank you for taking the time to read my monthly update.
I trust that the following information continues to be informative.
It gives me great pleasure to inform you that NNSWF's Board of Directors formally endorsed my employment at the July meeting following a three month probationary period.
In this month's newsletter...
Westfield Girls National Youth Championships (U/15 and U/17)
NNSWF Member Survey
FFA Grassroots Football Facility Fund (GFFF)
Football for the Future
2009.10 Operational Plan and Budget
+ more...
To read the August 09 newsletter, please click on the link below:
(to download, 'right click' on the filename & choose 'Save target as...')
FromTheCEOAug09.pdf
(pdf file, 326kb)
David Eland
Chief Executive Officer
Northern NSW Football
31/07/09
Referees Meeting with NCF Management
Below is an extract of details / recommendations from a very positive meeting held last Wednesday between the North Coast Football Referees Association, NCF Management and various other interested parties from the local football community.
North Coast Football will be conducting a Strategic Planning Day to be held on 18th October 2009 at the Woolgoolga Bowling Club. All members of the football community will be encouraged to attend. (more details will be distributed nearer the day) It is hoped that the details / recommendations below will be a valuable tool for that planning day.
After a brief introduction from the Chairman, Chris Eddy, there was general discussion on various refereeing and club related issues. Many opinions were voiced on matters pertaining to;
Referee Appointments
Recruitment and Retention of Referees
Training/Coaching of Referees
Referees Payments
Clubs commitment to educating their players/coaches on rules of the game.
Clubs commitment in assisting in the recruitment and promotion of refereeing
At the conclusion of the meeting various recommendations were tabled as follows:
North Coast Football Referees Association (NCFRA) in partnership with North Coast Football (NCF) will employ a part time Referees Administrator for the 2010 season. This person will coordinate and develop the referees' appointments and other duties to be advised. The NCFRA will provide a Job description/duty statement and the position will be advertised in the coming months.
North Coast Football Referees Association (NCFRA) in partnership with North Coast Football (NCF) will employ a part time Referees Coach for the 2010 season. This person will coordinate referees' training/coaching and other duties to be advised. The NCFRA will provide a Job description/duty statement and the position will be advertised in the coming months.
Every effort will be made in the 2010 season to produce referee appointments in advance. It was agreed that senior appointments may be able to be done for the year and junior appointments done four weeks in advance. All appointments will be displayed on the referees and NCF Websites.
Clubs and NCFZ Management must take more responsibility in the recruitment and promotion of refereeing. Clubs will be encouraged to subsidise the fees/uniform costs for new junior referees.
Clubs to provide a percentage of referees in relation to their number of registered players. (E.g. one referee for every two teams).
Clubs to keep a list of all their registered referees.
Clubs will be requested to invite referees to their training nights to discuss refereeing issues/rules with players and coaches. It is anticipated that this approach may reduce the abuse and inappropriate behavior emanating from some players and coaches/managers from the technical area.
While the NCFZ Competition Rules allow for 'club referees' to be used when there are no appointed referees, clubs will be formally warned that referees who are not FFA registered must not referee in their uniform as they are not covered by insurance. Concerns were raised that some clubs are still actively encouraging cash payments on the day via the canteen.
The Competition draw will be compiled with consideration given to the appointment/provision of referees. For example, in the Clarence area the two Clubs playing in 1st division games will have one team at home and the other playing away each weekend wherever possible.
To assist with referee shortages all junior games are played on Saturdays and seniors play on Sundays.
No games kick off after 5pm.
While some of these recommendations may be controversial and will obviously not meet with the approval of all club officials, parents, players and supporters, the feeling at the meeting was very positive and there was a obvious understanding that these issues above can only be solved if we all work together and support each other.
North Coast Football Referees Association and North Coast Football management would like to thank all those who gave their time and commitment to improving our game and working towards developing a more professional approach.
Bob Harris
Operations Manager
North Coast Football
30/07/09
Paralympic Football Program
Football Federation Australia, in conjunction with the Australian Paralympic Committee are currently looking for players with Cerebral Palsy or an Acquired Brain Injury (with CP Symptoms) for possible development as a state or national representative.
Players are currently being developed for the 2012 London Paralympics.
If you would like more information please contact the Australian Paralympic Committee
or David Campbell
(Paralympic Football Team Manager)
email: david.campbell@exemail.com.au
or 0413 713 368 after hours.
29/07/09
Grass Roots Coaching Course
A GRASS ROOTS COACHING COURSE
will be conducted in Grafton
Thursday 13th August
at Rushforth Park number 2 ground
from 6.00pm to 8.00pm
The course is free and candates will receive a manual on completion of the course.
All interested candidates please contact Mrs. Dominique Lambert on 6644-9898
Richard Evans
Football Manager Coaching and Development
North Coast Football
26/07/09
Urunga Small Sided Football 'HUB' Day
(click on photo to enlarge)
A GREAT DAY FOR SMALL SIDED FOOTBALL AT URUNGA
There was lots of smiles at Urunga Football Club on Saturday 25 Jul 09 when the club hosted a very successful 'HUB' day for young soccer players from Dorrigo, Bellingen, Nambucca Heads, Macksville, and Urunga.
The wonderful weekend weather provided perfect conditions for the 20 teams made up of 100 children, aged 6, 7 and 8, to develop their football skills and have lots of fun.
Last year saw the introduction of Small-Sided Football (SSF) within the North Coast area. This form of soccer is designed to encourage skills development by giving children more contact with the ball and more actual experience of the play. Of course, this also adds to their enjoyment of the game.
This is the second year that Urunga has played host to a SSF 'HUB' day for local clubs and, thanks to the support of parents, team leaders and club volunteers there were smiles all around. The club expresses their thanks to all the children and parents who made the effort to take part in this HUB day.
- Report courtesy of Dave Spears, Urunga FC
Terry Allen
Media Officer
North Coast Football
Email: Terry Allen
24/07/09
Woolgoolga Coaching Clinic Photos
During the second week of the school holidays, North Coast Football ran another highly successful 'Fast Feet Coaching Clinic' at Woolgoolga.
NCF Media Officer Terry Allen was there & took some photos...
To view, see: Woolgoolga Coaching Clinic Photos
Terry Allen
Media Officer
North Coast Football
Email: Terry Allen
21/07/09
Grassroots Football Facilities Fund
The FFA have announced an exciting new funding opportunity for grassroots football.
The Grassroots Football Facilities Fund provides clubs with the opportunity to submit for consideration funding projects within your area.
May I take this opportunity to encourage each of you to consider your individual needs and that of your member clubs and encourage them to make an application prior to the deadline for the initial round of funding which is August 31st.
Wishing you the very best in your funding applications.
Further information can be found at:
www.myfootballclub.com.au
David Eland
CEO
Northern NSW Football
21/07/09
Two Beers with Greeny & Les Murray
Our thanks to Coffs Coast Advocate for allowing NCF to place this article, which was published Sat 18th July 2009 in the "Two Beers with Greeny column".
BG: Firstly Les why has Coffs Harbour been so lucky to have you in town this week?
LM: Well I wanted to check in with the women's Youth Nationals as you know as I've never actually seen a tournament here even though there have been quite a few, even the Socceroos played here so I wanted to check it out and do a bit of background research on the quality of the football played by the girls and how things are coming along in our technical development area.
BG: When you were watching I noticed that you had your camera with you. You weren't doing any scouting for any clubs were you?
LM: No, no, I don't do that sort of thing. I wish I did.
I just brought the camera just in case I need some vision for whatever I might do with this with SBS but there was no special assignment though.
BG: Having watched the action how do you find the rate of improvement within football's junior ranks?
LM: Well it's visible. It's slow but it's visible.
As you may or may not know I wasn't a big fan of then Australian development system particularly with the technical side for younger players for both boys and girls and by that I mean by the age of 15 or 16.
It's been pretty poor actually but that's now changing with the new technical director putting a new agenda into play, a new curriculum, a new philosophy and I think that things are starting to improve.
BG: What changes needed to be made?
LM: We need to basically recognise and understand that ball technique is fundamental to becoming a good footballer, a winning footballer.
We've been neglecting that, our culture has been neglecting that.
The Australian culture in football has been all about strength and speed and a winning mentality even at young ages. People just didn't understand that what you’ve got to learn when you're a tiny tot and even when you're a young teenager is basically ball skills.
That has been neglected and it is evident even among our senior Socceroos today and that's where the rest of the world is ahead of Australia and we have to simply change our culture.
The so-called 'Dutch Mafia' which is now at the top end of Australia's technical development apparatus are correcting that or are attempting to correct that. It's all about winning which is nonsense.
Even at 15 or even at 17 like the girls that we saw today (Thursday), winning is not important. It's learning that is important.
We're developing players and my beef with the junior competitions and the junior tournaments is that there have been coaches and parents who affect the players who have been all about winning. It's not about winning. You can start winning when you're 20 or 21 and you're a professional footballer.
BG: Where does the new message come from? Is there something that the Socceroos or the Matildas can do?
LM: I think it is just a lack of education in football.
We are not traditionally a football country, so we've got over a million players and more than half a million junior players but the parents and very often the coaches are not from the ranks of football. They're innocent in this but they simply don't know that when you send out a bunch of six year-olds onto the park or even 7, 8, 9, 10 year-olds, it's not about winning, it's about enjoying themselves and about them learning to play.
If you force young players to try to win then they're not going to learn because learning is not the priority and it should be.
BG: How much difference does it make to the young juniors now that they've got a national side to look up to in both the men's and women's game?
LM: Well the national teams are iconic sources of aspiration for all players and it's very important that they retain their iconic status, they are successful and they are marketed and well supported but the kids need to learn to play the way they do ultimately. And that is by them being taught the right things. That's why the small-sided games have been brought in, which is about touching the ball as often as possible and making short passes, not long ones and kicking the leather off the ball and not caring about points tables or any of that nonsense.
BG: One of my main concerns about the national team and the next generation isn't about South Africa but it's actually about Brazil in 2014 and the fact that the national team is an aging group and the next generation of players doesn't appear to be as strong as the current group. What are your thoughts?
LM: I agree. I think the next tier is not as good. I think the tier after that I can see some brilliant young players coming through but at a much younger bracket. I'm talking about a teenage age bracket now but the new tier that is coming just behind the boys that played in 2006, I'm not over excited by it to be perfectly honest.
BG: While on the subject of South Africa next year, have you already got your bags packed? Are you that excited?
LM: I haven't quite got my bags packed but I'm looking towards the suitcases. I'm very excited though, it's going to be a great tournament.
BG: Simply the fact that the Socceroos played together so often after moving into Asia made a world of difference didn't it?
LM: Well it did in many ways and that was one of them. We had 14 meaningful qualifying games as opposed to two meaningful qualifying games in the previous era. So that made a hell of a difference in terms of the team getting cohesion and becoming a family unit but also in revenue terms and marketing terms and so on.
It was a master stroke for us to be merged into Asia.
BG: Looking forward to the World Cup next year, how do you rate the team's chances of making it through again to the round of 16 or even further?
LM: The best time to answer that is when we see the draw in December.
I think it is going to be tough. Our team is good but I don't know if it's necessarily better than it was in 2006. Most of the players will be four years older so it's not going to be easy.
The other thing that will make it tough is that the nobody will be underestimating us because we've already achieved something and we're a dangerous opponent, everybody knows that now.
But things are possible. We just saw the United States make the final of the Confederations Cup which was an enormous achievement.
BG: And they nearly won it.
LM: That's right and I think we have a better team than they have so who knows?
Our natural aim should be to do one better than the previous time and Pim Verbeek has admitted that so we should be aiming for at least a quarter final place.
BG: If we get there that would be an awesome ride. Les thanks very much for your time and hopefully we see you back in Coffs Harbour more often.
LM: Thanks mate, all the best to you.
Report courtesy of: Coffs Coast Advocate
20/07/09
Toormina Coaching Clinic Photos
During the first week of the school holidays, North Coast Football ran another highly successful 'Fast Feet Coaching Clinic' at Toormina.
'Ace' photographer, Terry Allen was there for the final day & took some photos...
To view, see: Toormina Coaching Clinic Photos
Terry Allen
Media Officer
North Coast Football
Email: Terry Allen
16/07/09
Senior Catch up Matches
CATCH UP MATCHES TO BE PLAYED THIS WEEKEND
There will be the normal rounds of senior men's & women's matches this weekend (Round 13), but there are also several clubs who have decided to play catch up matches in addition to their Round 13 match.
Here are the 1st Division and Youth League (YL) catch up matches;
Sunday 19th July
Sawtell Scorpions vs Corindi Red Rock Breakers (women's) - Toormina 1pm
Sawtell Scorpions vs Westlawn Tigers (men's) - Toormina 1pm (YL) & 3pm (1st)
Northern Storm vs Maclean Bobcats (men's) - Korora 12pm (YL) & 2pm (1st)
Please note:each of these teams is also involved in a Round 13 match the day before
(nb Corindi women have the bye) so this weekend will be a double header for them.
Bob Harris
Operations Manager
North Coast Football
13/07/09
Local ref in action at National Championships
The National Championships of girls' football, currently being held in Coffs Harbour, is the pinnacle of the sport for junior female players, but it is also a major stepping stone for young referees.
While the matches are being played, the referees are being watched by Football Federation Australia so the next crop of whistle blowers can be properly identified and trained for elite competition.
Only one local referee has been selected for duty at the National Championships; Amanda Riley. Amanda is a 17 year old who plays with the Northern Storm Cyclones, but who has also been learning her trade as a referee in local competition.
Last year, Amanda was one of five local referees chosen to attend the annual Referees' Development Camp at Armidale where she was taught the finer points of the job by State and National referees. It also put her in the mix when selectors sat down to choose their top officials for the National Championships.
Amanda hit the ground running on Saturday, performing as Assistant Referee in the first match of the tournament; Tasmania vs Football West in the 15's competition.
Each referee at the National Championships this week will be given as least two games in the centre as well as several as assistant with some rewarded for their efforts with the finals matches this weekend.
Terry Allen
Media Officer
North Coast Football
Email: Terry Allen
09/07/09
Countdown for FFA girls
Report courtesy of: Coffs Coast Advocate
It's the showcase for the future of Australian women's football and it kicks off in Coffs Harbour this Saturday.
The Westfield National Youth Championships For Girls boasts the cream of junior female footballers from around Australia and will be conducted at BCU International Stadium at Coffs Harbour from Saturday July 11 to 18.
The national competition acts as a platform for local upcoming talent to showcase their skills in front of scouts for national squads and Westfield W-League clubs, as well as provide girls the opportunity to develop their abilities, while furthering career potential.
There are four Coffs Coast girls who will be showing their wares when competition gets underway.
Jasmin Courtenay (Woolgoolga) and Kellie Langham (Macksville) are in the under 15s squad while Sarah Marsden (Urunga/Dorrigo) and Georgia Burt (Coffs United) will be playing with the under 17s.
Hosted by Northern NSW Football at the Coffs Harbour venue since 2006, this year's event represents the commencement of a second three-year agreement giving Northern NSW Football the rights to host the prestigious event.
The second three-year term was granted by Football Federation Australia after glowing reports from all participating States as to the quality of the facilities and management of the tournament.
Coaches for the respective Northern NSW squads are Jason Aird for the Girls Under 15s and Kean Marshall for the Under 17s.
Among Aird's Under 15s team are three girls who were selected in the Under 14s Australian side which toured Vietnam in late June which is a demonstration of the sheer talent within the Northern NSW region. Adriana Jones, Isobel Cootes and Mikaela Howell have only just shaken off the jet lag after their return from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Under 14 Girls - Festival of Football which was held in Ho Chi Minh City.
Aird is a keen advocate for supporting female talent among a sport that was traditionally dominated by males. "The amount of talent, particularly in a technical sense coming through our development programs like the Johnny Warren Academy and Emerging Athletes is a testament that Northern NSW are leading the way - particularly in the female game," he said.
While Marshall's Under 17s side includes three players from the NSW Institute of Sport, Hannah Brewer and Rhali Dobson played in the inaugural 2008-09 Westfield W-League season for the Newcastle Jets. "For the Under 17s, it is a great opportunity for the girls to showcase their talent so they can be identified for the Young Matildas and potentially an opportunity to play in the Westfield W-League," Marshall said.
At last year's Girl's Nationals, the Northern NSW Under 15s side placed fourth from ten sides while the Northern NSW Under 17s placed seventh.
Report courtesy of: Coffs Coast Advocate
07/07/09
From the CEO's Desk - July 2009
Thank you to everyone who contacted me in response to the inaugural edition of "From the CEO's Desk".
June has been an extremely exciting and overwhelmingly positive time for the Sport in Northern NSW and throughout Australia.
Please find below a summary of my activity throughout June and a number of opportunities and issues that are worthy of your attention.
Australian Football Awards (AFA)
FIFA World Cup Bid
Football for the Future
2009-10 Operational Plan and Budget
125 Year Celebration
+ more...
To read the July 09 newsletter, please click on the link below:
(to download, 'right click' on the filename & choose 'Save target as...')
FromTheCEOJuly09.pdf
(pdf file, 675kb)
David Eland
Chief Executive Officer
Northern NSW Football
03/07/09
Level 3 Referees Course
We are calling for nominations from
referees interested in doing their
LEVEL 3 REFEREES CERTIFICATE.
To do the course you must have been refereeing for at least a year and a minimum age of turning 16 this year.
The course will held at Maclean Bowling Club from 9am to 1pm.
Please email Dave Anderson: Dave_Anderson@rta.nsw.gov.au if you wish to attend.
23/06/09
Sawtell FC Junior Carnival Report
On Sunday 14th June, Toormina Oval came alive as more than 50 teams of young players in the under 6, under 7, under 8 and under 9 age divisions came together for a round robin style gala day.
The structure of the day was different from previous years, when all teams used to play off with eventual winners and losers of each age group. This year, in keeping with the Small Sided Football philosophy, there were no losers. Everyone played 6 games and at the end of the day ALL went home with a participation ribbon and a smile (and somewhat tired legs).
There is no doubt that this style of Gala Day was a success. It not only took the stress off the organisers in the official tent, it also allowed for families and coaches to relax and not count goals. Instead of competition, the huge crowd came together in a carnival atmosphere, with countless gazebos set up for picnics and resting areas between games.
With over 50 teams playing on 13 fields there was standing room only at some games, but there wasn't a grumble from anyone - the spectacle of all those happy children enjoying the fresh air and exercise kept everyone happy. Combine all that with the well stocked canteen for which 'Coleen's cafe' has been famous for many years, and you have a recipe for success.
Thanks goes to all those who assisted before and on the day. A special mention must be made of the tidy manner in which the fields were left - there was little if any litter to be picked up.
The organisers and volunteers who put in a very long day at the fields were all proud of the day and look forward to repeating in again in 2010.
Thank you to all the children who participated and to the adults who inspired the good sportsmanship.
(Thanks also to the weather gods who blessed us with a fine sunny day!)
For some photos of the day, please see:
» Sawtell Gala Day 2009
Jo Stewart
President
Sawtell FC
19/06/09
All games CANCELLED this weekend
3.15pm
FRI 16th JUNE
ALL GAMES
ARE OFF
THIS WEEKEND
The inevitable has happened. All NCFZ games are cancelled this weekend.
Obviously Junior games will not be replayed but seniors will have to be. This means that we will need to arrange midweek and double headers (Sat and Sunday games) over the next few weeks. Please remember that the 1-2nd August wet weather weekend is set aside for the postponed round on 23 May.
Enjoy the extra sleep in tomorrow morning and watch the Confederations Cup on the TV if you need a fix.
Bob Harris
Operations Manager
North Coast Football
19/06/09
Four local girls preparing for FFA National Championships - UPDATED INFO
The strength of football amongst females in North Coast Football Zone is evidenced again by this week's announcement that three locals have been selected in the Northern NSW team to play in the FFA National Championships for girls, being held in Coffs Harbour in July.
Sarah Marsden (Urunga Raiders), Jasmin Courtenay (Woolgoolga Wildcats) and Kellie Langham (Macksville) have each been named in a squad to compete in the tournament in which female players from every state in Australia vie for football supremacy.
Sarah Marsden is the only member of the trio to have played in the tournament last year. The 16 year old student at Coffs Harbour Christian Community High School played in the 15 years competition in 2008 and has now been picked in the 17 years squad for the upcoming event.
Jasmin Courtenay - Photo courtesy Terry Allen
"I loved the experience last year and I can only expect it will be just as good this time around," the Dorrigo teenager said. "All of the coaches for the W-League and Young Matildas will be there so we're all hoping to come under their notice. You never know what might come of it," Sarah added.
Sarah's Mum, Kate, has also been named Manager of the squad so the family will have a busy school holiday break.
Jasmin Courtenay, from Woolgoolga High, currently leads North Coast Football's Golden Boot competition in women's 1st division.
The Sandy Beach teenager plays for Woolgoolga Wildcats and will prove to be a deadly striker for the 15 years Northern NSW team.
Kellie Langham, a year 9 student at Macksville High, plays with the Macksville 14 years boys team and is in only her fourth year of competitive football.
"I was a bit overwhelmed when I heard my name read out," Kellie said. "I've only been playing four years and I've never been picked for anything like this so it was amazing," Kellie said.
Sarah Marsden - Photo courtesy Terry Allen
Kellie and Jasmin both attended selection trials at Armidale in April and will play in the same team while Sarah also attended the Armidale camp in January.
All were recently in Newcastle for training prior to the announcement of the final squads.
The Northern NSW 17 years team plays its first match against Northern Territory on Saturday afternoon (July 11th) while the 15's team has its first hit out against South Australia straight after.
The FFA National Youth Championships for girls will be played at BCU Stadium in Coffs Harbour from 11th to 18th July.
FFA announced last year that Coffs Harbour would host the event annually until 2011.
Kellie Langham - Photo courtesy Terry Allen
UPDATE: Georgia Burt added to 17 years Northern NSW team
15 year old Georgia Burt has been added to the 17 years Northern NSW team to play in the National Championships girls football tournament in July after the withdrawal of a squad member.
Georgia, who is a year 10 student at Coffs Harbour High School, plays centre-mid for Coffs United 16 boys and the women's 1st division Lionesses.
Georgia was also a member of last year's Northern NSW 15 years team which made its way to the semi-finals of the tournament. Georgia was told over the phone last Friday that she had been added to the squad. That brings the total number of local girls playing in the tournament to four.
All four continue to play for the North Coast Representative side in the State Youth League as well as their weekly club sides.
Georgia Burt - Photo courtesy Terry Allen
Terry Allen
Media Officer
North Coast Football
Email: Terry Allen
16/06/09
July School Holiday Coaching Clinics
McDonalds Fast Feet Super Skills
School Holiday Coaching Clinics
STRICTLY LIMITED PLACES FOR GIRLS & BOYS AGED 7-13 YEARS
:: Specialist GOALKEEPER TRAINING also available at the Clinics
Come along and participate in the North Coast Football's very successful junior development program to develop your speed & agility and learn the moves that made the great players famous while having heaps of fun.
Participants will receive:
16 hours of programmed technical development from NCF accredited coaches
the opportunity to be considered for the NCF Junior Development Program
McDonalds coaching certificate and encouragement awards
a BBQ lunch will be provided on the Thursday for all camp participants
COST: $80.00
LOCATIONS & TIMES:
| WHERE | WHEN | TIME |
| Toormina Oval, Toormina | 13 - 16 July 2009 | 9am to 1pm daily |
| High St Fields, Woolgoolga | 20 - 23 July 2009 | 9am to 1pm daily |
| Rushforth Park, Grafton | 20 - 23 July 2009 | 9am to 1pm daily |
FF Clinic - Toormina July 09.doc
FF Clinic - Woolgoolga July 09.doc
FF Clinic - Grafton July 09.doc
15/06/09
From the CEO's Desk - June 2009
It gives me great pleasure to provide Northern NSW Football's (NNSWF) valued Member Zones, Standing Committees and stakeholders with my inaugural newsletter which aims to keep the football community abreast of what's going on at NNSWF and beyond.
My commitment is to provide this communication on a monthly basis.
To read the June 09 newsletter, please click on the link below:
(to download, 'right click' on the filename & choose 'Save target as...')
FromTheCEOJune09.pdf
(pdf file, 694kb)
David Eland
Chief Executive Officer
Northern NSW Football
12/06/09
NCF extend it sympathies to Phil Payne & family
The Board and Management of North Coast Football would like to extend it sympathies to Phil Payne and wife Noella upon the death of their eldest son Carl.
Carl Payne, who lived in Newcastle, passed away suddenly last weekend at the age of 37 years.
Phil said today he and Noella were coping as well as can be expected under the circumstances and thanked everyone in the football community who have offered their condolences in recent days.
North Coast Football also recognises how difficult the events of the past week have been for Josh Payne, Phil & Noella's only surviving child, who for many years has refereed in the North Coast Football competition.
A Requiem Service will be held at St Augustine's Catholic Church at 10:00 AM Monday, 15th June, to be followed by interment at Karangi lawn cemetery. The Family will be holding his wake, at the Catholic Club, following the Service.
Bob Harris
Operations Manager
North Coast Football
11/06/09
'Optus' Small Sided Football (SSF) Demo nights
North Coast Football, in conjunction with FFA, will be conducting two Small Sided Football demonstration nights at Rushforth Park and Maclean Street for everyone who is involved in SSF.
These nights are a 'must attend' for club SSF helpers and facilitators. There will be a demonstration by Kean Marshall, the Regional Participation Manager - Northern NSW Football from Football Federation Australia, Kean will be available to give some hands on practical skills to volunteers and team leaders on how to run your SSF games.
It is important that all clubs have SSF representatives attending.
The meetings will be at the following times and locations;
Rushforth Park, Grafton - on Monday 13th July from 6 to 7.30pm
Maclean Street, Coffs Harbour - on Tuesday 14th July at 6 to 7.30pm
NCFZ will have some SSF goals to give out, brochures, hand outs and information on the availability of the $800 subsidy from NCF to purchase 5m X 2m goals for 9years to 12 years players.
Please ensure your club is there or you may miss out.
If you have any questions please call the NCF office.
Bob Harris
Operations Manager
North Coast Football
31/05/09
Police & NCF launch new initiative with African community
Kicking Cultural Goals
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| PHOTO: Richard Evans puts the players through a drill while Prime TV captures the action - Photo by Terry Allen |
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| PHOTO: Keeping the ball alive - Photo by Terry Allen |
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| PHOTO: DCI Jason Breton knocks the ball backwards and forwards with John Paul - Photo by Terry Allen |
PHOTO: Police, North Coast Football and African young people together in football - Photo by Terry Allen
Terry Allen
27/05/09
Football Goss
More rain and floods washed out all North Coast Football games last weekend.
Here's an Aussie view of the final round of the English and Scottish Premier Football leagues.
High profile Aussies and their teams have mostly faired well. Tim Cahill's Everton held fifth place by beating Mark Schwarzer's Fullham - both teams qualified for European competition earning them kudos and extra funds. Honourary Aussie and Supercoach Guus Hiddink's reign over Chelsea finished with another win this time over Sunderland.
West Ham with Lucas Neill finished off his former team Middlesbrough sending 'Boro down to the English First division (Coca-cola Championship). Mark Viduka and Newcastle have struggled all season and are confirmed as relegated to First division.
Sheffield United has David Carney (ex Sydney FC) in First division and their final game on 26 May is a play-off with Burnley to decide if they hit the big time in the Premier league. Former Perth youngster, Rhys Williams will be hoping Burnley win as they're interested in signing him. (Update: Burnley won 1-0)
Sydney aren't missing coach Terry Butcher, his current team, Inverness, have just been relegated from the Scottish Premier League. Scott McDonald's Celtic came so close but couldn't catch Rangers on top of the Scottish Premier table.
A few of the A-League clubs are arranging for English football teams to come over for exhibition matches in our pre-season. Closest to us is a match between the new Gold Coast United and Fulham on July 8th at the Gold Coast. A chance for Aussies to see Schwarzer in action, live, as well as Gold Coast's marquee signing, Jason Culina.
- Article by Lyn McRae, Publicity Officer, Nambucca Strikers FC
Terry Allen
Media Officer
North Coast Football
Email: Terry Allen
26/04/09
NCF Zone are on the move !!
NCF ZONE
ARE ON
THE MOVE!
Our North Coast Football Office will be moving this Friday to new premises.
We are moving to "The Cottage" next door to our current office.
Our new address will be 109 West High Street, Coffs Harbour.
Our Telephone and Fax numbers will remain the same and we are hoping to have all emails and other communication systems connected by Monday morning.
Should you have any problems contacting us between now and next Monday evening please use this mobile number: 0438 512 159
UPDATE: Photo below of new NCF office location...
Bob Harris
Operations Manager
North Coast Football
25/04/09
Gold Coast United V Fulham FC
Gold Coast United
V Fulham FC
July 8th
Skilled Stadium
Gold Coast
Football fans can now secure their seats for the first ever visit of a Barclays English Premier League club to the Gold Coast.
Gold Coast United will play their inaugural game at Skilled Park when they take on Barclays Premier League club Fulham on Wednesday 8 July (8.00pm kick off).
The Barclays Premier League is arguably the best and most popular league in the world, so the opportunity to see the team currently sitting seventh and featuring our very own Mark Schwarzer certainly makes this an event not to be missed.
Yamba FC have already organised a bus trip with families & juniors to attend the Gold Coast Utd -vs.- Fulham match. They have purchased 57 tickets for the trip (which have all been snapped by players & families already !) and they are travelling up by bus on the day.
This is a great idea and I am sure other NCF clubs could do likewise. How about it?
There are still tickets available and it would be great to have a large NCFZ presence at the game.
If you need any more info check out the GCU website www.goldcoastunited.com.au
Tickets are also available now from Ticketek, Ph: 132 849 or via: www.ticketek.com.au
Bob Harris
Operations Manager
North Coast Football
22/04/09
All games CANCELLED this weekend
9.50am
FRI 22nd MAY
ALL GAMES
ARE OFF
THIS WEEKEND
Good morning all,
It may go without saying but all football in the NCFZ will be cancelled this weekend.
Both the Coffs Harbour and Clarence Councils have closed their grounds and common sense should prevail.
We encourage all senior teams / clubs to try to arrange catch up games in the coming weeks.
Enjoy a football free weekend and keep dry.
Bob Harris
Operations Manager
North Coast Football
19/05/09
Referee Course
A Level 5 referees' course
will be run over three Monday nights
beginning this coming Monday (May 25th)
at Coffs Ex-Services Club.
The times & dates are as follows;
Monday May 25th: 6pm - 8.30pm
Monday June 1st: 6pm - 8.30pm
Monday June 15th: 6pm - 8.30pm
(June 8th is the long weekend)
The entire course will only cost you $25 and you need to bring a pen & notepad with you.
To register, email Phil Payne: phillip.a.p@bigpond.com
02/05/09
NCF promotes RESPECT for Referees
North Coast Football is utilizing a British video to promote a new level of respect for referees across the zone in an effort to curb the increasing tendency for referees, especially young ones, to quit the game as a result of abuse.
It hasn't been identified as a particular problem in NCFZ except to say that this area is no different to any other which suffers from moments of sideline madness, usually from parents, and even worse, from players who cannot accept a referee's authority from time to time.
This is a world wide problem. The English FA has produced a new video to make its point. It stars actor Ray Winstone playing both the ugly parent and himself as narrator. You can view the video below...
This follows on from the FA's » Can We Have A Referee? campaign last year which featured, among others, England's national coach Fabio Capello. It showed what happens when there are no referees at all.
Football Federation Australia has not yet begun producing its own virals to get the point across, but it has shown it is deadly serious about the issue by issuing a series of directives to all clubs in the land.
In February this year, the FFA sent a uniform set of guidelines on disciplinary matters to all Australian football associations called the » National Disciplinary Regulations.
This document makes quite clear how serious offences against referees are. For example, any player found guilty of spitting at a referee, will now serve a mandatory 12 month suspension. This has come as quite a shock to a number of people who assume spitting at a ref is no more than a mark of contempt. It certainly is that, but now you will know just how big a mark that is.
And the new regulations extend further than just to referees. Recently a NCFZ 2nd division player was sent off for spitting at an opposition player. It came as quite a surprise to him that this offence now carries with it a six week suspension.
And the list goes on - five weeks for racial abuse (even if it is just one word); six weeks for "inciting a brawl" (not taking part it one, just inciting it); four weeks for an act of un-sportsmanlike conduct towards an official (that could include telling a linesman he needs glasses!)
Of course in the case of this last one, as with most of them, there will be an element of discretion on the part of the match officials when dealing with the offence. There is a jovial way to do things and an intimidatory way. No one wants to take the human interaction out of the game, but here is what we do want taken out; the abuse of referees which is so bad they quit the game.
Around a dozen new referees have just been handed their uniforms and whistle with the completion of the Coffs Harbour and Clarence based Referees Introductory courses. Let's hope they have long and successful careers. It's up to each of us to see that they do.
To find out more about the 'Respect' program, visit: » www.thefa.com
Terry Allen
Media Officer
North Coast Football
Email: Terry Allen
27/04/09
McDonald's Fast Feet Clinic a success
PHOTO: Coaches Michael Jackson, Rachael Oberlauter and Richard Evans with some very happy boys and girls at the McDonald's Fast Feet Coaching Clinic at Toormina - Photo by Terry Allen
It just wouldn't be school holidays without the McDonald's Fast Feet Super Skills School Holiday Coaching Clinic and Toormina was the venue for the latest clinic during the second week of the holidays.
It didn't get off to a good start. Wet weather forced the cancellation of the very first day (Tuesday) creating disappointment for the young footballers and a dilemma for the organizers who had already taken registration money for all four days.
As a result, each child who registered for this clinic will be sent an invitation to the next clinic (July) where they can use their pre-paid clinic day. Alternatively, they will be able to fully register for the next clinic and only pay for three days instead of four.
The weather from Wednesday to Friday was perfect for football training and by the time it finally kicked off, both players and coaches were keen to have a run.
NCFZ Football Manager, Richard Evans, was joined by Michael Jackson, Rachael Oberlauter and Dave Curley for the three day clinic.
They put the boys and girls, all aged seven to thirteen, through a series of drills and practice matches; each one designed to hone their skills. No matter what standard they were when they arrived, the clinic sharpened their technique.
As the clinic wound up, Richard Evans said "It was a great success with all children having a ball and enjoying themselves whilst learning lots of new skills. Not a bad environment; learning and enjoyment!"
The final event was a barbeque lunch and the presentation of certificates. The next clinic will be held in the July school holidays.
For photographs taken at the clinic go to: » Fast Feet Clinic Photo Gallery
Terry Allen
Media Officer
North Coast Football
Email: Terry Allen
21/04/09
Coaching Licence Subsidy
North Coast Football are committed to assisting all of our clubs to improve
the overall standard of Coaching throughout our Zone.
Consequently the Board of Management have voted
to provide a $50 PER CANDIDATE SUBSIDY off the total cost of $125 per candidate for a Junior Coaching Licence and a $50 SUBSIDY off the total cost of $175 per candidate Youth Coaching Licence for season 2009.
As we have mentioned before, we are fast approaching the time when ALL
coaches must have formal coaching qualifications. This is a duty of care
issue and clubs that get in early will not only secure the best coaching
staff but save money with this generous subsidy.
NCF have already conducted a successful Junior Coaching Licence in Coffs
Harbour, with 15 candidates, so it would be ideal if we could conduct
another one in the Clarence area during the early part of the season.
The Junior Coaching Licence is conducted over two days so ideally it could
be two consecutive Sundays with the Youth Coaching Licence being two
consecutive weekends with the theory segment on the Friday evening before
the course commences.
The DATES FOR THE YOUTH COACHING LICENCE are:
6th November 2009
- from 5.30pm to 8.30pm
at Sportz Central in Coffs Harbour
and then the practical component
on 7th, 8th, 14th and 15th November 2009
at Maclean Street in Coffs Harbour.
To enrol on the Youth Coaching Licence candidates must have completed a Junior Coaching Licence.
Further enquiries can be made by contacting Richard Evans on the numbers below:
Richard Evans
Football Manager Coaching and Development
North Coast Football
Ph: 02 6651 2159
Mobile: 0419 249 799
Email: Richard Evans
16/04/09
Referee Courses
Level 4 Course: Sunday 3 May.
at Coffs Community Centre
All days are from: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Lunch break from 12:00 noon - 12:30 PM, lunch will not be provided.
Course Fee: TBA
Numbers are limited for the Level 5 Course.
The Level 4 Course is open to all new Level 5 and to those who did not do the course last year.
Bookings are essential
For more details, please contact:
Phillip Payne, Branch Coach, Ph: 6652 3362 or mob: 0419 618 558
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YAMBA
Level 5 Referees Course - Laws of the game - Part 1
Yamba Bowling Club
Sunday 19th April: 9am to 3pm.
Cost: $50 payable on the day
Covers Law chart, Resource books, Work book and Training DVD
Level 5 Referees Course - Laws of the game - Part 2
To be negotiated at Part 1 course
Level 4 Referees Course - How to be a referee
To be advised.
Contact:
David Anderson. Ph: 6643 4837
07/04/09
Wet Weather Catch Up Games
Given our frustration with the inclement weather last weekend please be aware that the only games from R1 that must be played are:
Mens 1st, Youth, 2nd div games
Womens 1st, 2nd and 3rd div games
These games are set down to be played on the first wet weather weekend 6th and 7th June however they can be played sooner if mutually agreeable by the clubs/teams involved. eg Some clubs have chosen to play on the Anzac day Sunday 26th April. Club officials: please let the NCF office and the referees know if you choose to play games outside of the designated dates on the fixture list.
The second wet weather weekend is on 1st and 2nd August, Lets hope we dont need it.
All Junior games were cancelled last week and the round is now void. We will amend the draw to show the week that Junior games start for points. Games preceding that weekend will be treated as trial matches with no points awarded. These "non-comp points" games must still be played.
Fingers crossed for some dry weather and here's hoping that the frustrations of watching football only on the TV will soon pass.
Wishing you all a good and relaxing Easter. See you on the park soon?
Bob Harris
Operations Manager
North Coast Football
02/04/09
This Weekends Games
UPDATE: 11.20am
FRI 3rd APRIL
ALL GAMES
ARE OFF
THIS WEEKEND
Bob Harris
Operations Manager
North Coast Football
27/03/09
Season Draw
The 2009 season draw is now available online, click on either link to view:
» SEASON DRAW
NB: Draw is subject to change throughout the season. NCF would advise coaches/managers to NOT make printed copies for players & parents just yet. If you have any queries concerning the draw always check via your club secretary first. Only authorised club personnel can discuss draw issues with NCF.
Bob Harris
Operations Manager
North Coast Football
23/03/09
Record numbers sign on with NCF
Despite the economic downturn demanding families tighten their belts, there has been upswing in the number of players signing on for the upcoming North Coast Football season.
With predictions that football would suffer the blow of being deemed an unnecessary luxury by struggling families, NCFZ clubs went into February (registration month) with a sense of nervousness. And whilst some clubs have recorded a decline in registrations, overall the news is exciting; there are more people playing football this year than ever.
306 teams have entered the 2009 competition; 89 senior teams and 217 juniors. That is 13 more teams than last year. Leading the way again is the Woolgoolga Club which has nominated 27 teams comprising over 420 players. President Warren Alder doesn't believe he can put the books away just yet either.
"Every year we get an influx of registrations on the first weekend of Small Sided Games (SSG) so I'd say we will sign up a few more yet, which will put us above last year's numbers," Warren said.
The season kicks off on the first weekend of April with juniors getting plenty of time to recover from their first weekend of muscle soreness owing to the school holidays according for NCFZ Operations Manager Bob Harris.
"Because of the school and public holidays all falling around the same time, it is necessary to have a break after the first round of three Saturdays in a row," Bob said. "The seniors however will play the middle weekend of the school holidays, just not the first and last weekends which are Easter and Anzac day," he added.
Second on the list of teams entered is Northern Storm with 24 followed by Boambee and Bellingen with 19 teams each. Both Sawtell and Coffs Tigers have nominated 18 teams and Coffs United have entered 17 teams.
The women's competition has been boosted this year by the inclusion of two Grafton teams for the first time. Maclean and South Services are both entering a women's 1st grade and reserve grade team giving the ladies the longest weekly road trips of any competition.
Pre season training has begun and the season kicks off with Over 35's on the 2nd/3rd April, followed by juniors on the morning of Saturday April 4th and seniors that evening and the following day.
Terry Allen
Media Officer
North Coast Football
Email: Terry Allen
19/03/09
School Holiday Coaching Clinic
McDonalds Fast Feet Super Skills
School Holiday Coaching Clinics
STRICTLY LIMITED PLACES FOR GIRLS & BOYS AGED 7-13 YEARS
Come along and participate in the North Coast Football's very successful junior development program to develop your speed & agility and learn the moves that made the great players famous while having heaps of fun.
Participants will receive:
16 hours of programmed technical development from NCF accredited coaches
the opportunity to be considered for the NCF Junior Development Program
McDonalds coaching certificate and encouragement awards
a BBQ lunch will be provided on the Thursday for all camp participants
COST: $80.00
LOCATIONS & TIMES:
| WHERE | WHEN | TIME |
| Toormina Oval, Toormina | 21 - 24 April 2009 | 9am to 1pm daily |
FF Clinic - April 09.doc
17/03/09
World headlines from the world game
There is no denying the popularity of football around the world. It arouses passions like few others sports and is therefore entitled to its fair share of headlines. Some of the stories making news this week are of particular interest to fans of the game even at a local level.
FFA launches World Cup bid
Football Federation Australia (FFA) has snuck in before the deadline to formally lodged its bid to host either the 2018 or 2022 World Cups. FFA chairman Frank Lowy and chief executive Ben Buckley personally delivered the bid to FIFA headquarters in Switzerland (nice work if you can get it!) ahead of the deadline; Tuesday morning our time.
Our opposition in the race to host the world's most popular event include; England, Japan, Russia, Indonesia, South Korea, Qatar, Mexico and the United States.
Imagine being able to see the World Cup finals without leaving our shores. The final decision will be made in December 2010. More detail here.
Fowler flies down under
The A-League, determined to have the longest pre-season training program in world sport, has welcomed its latest marquee player. Former England and Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler has touched down in Townsville this week ready to step out with new franchise North Queensland Fury.
With the A-League expanding to 10 teams next season, it means Fowler will be regularly heading to the Gold Coast to play against the other new boys Gold Coast United. That's a tempting offer; just a few hours drive north to see the A-League with players like Robbie Fowler in action. Gold Coast United already has its membership packages ready to go.
Flying Solo
Looks like we all need to start looking for the "man's" drink Solo from now on with the FFA clinching a 3-year deal with Schweppes. It means you will see Solo on just about everything associated with the men's & women's national teams, the A-League, W-League & national youth league.
Shoot for the stars
People have various ways of celebrating. Personally, I have never wanted to be near anyone who expresses their joy by discharging firearms into the air. Ever wondered what happens to all those bullets? Apparently they do come down eventually. Unfortunately one recently came down on an Iraqi footballer. Yes, it killed him. The Sydney Morning Herald reports the shot was traced to the gun of an elated fan following his team's 1-nil win on Sunday.
But wait, there's more! Never one to let a good story die, the BBC is reporting it was murder. And in their version, the game wasn't over. Far from it. Apparently the victim was just about to equalize for his team when the assassin brought him down from the stands. And he was shot in the head, not the chest. I don't know about you, but I reckon one of these two journo's (or maybe both?) was not at the game.
Kind of makes you glad our biggest problem is what to do on wet weather days.
Terry Allen
Media Officer
North Coast Football
Email: Terry Allen
12/03/09
Season Start Dates
The 2009 NCFZ Season Competition officially starts on the first weekend of April for all teams.
All Junior divisions will start on Saturday 4th April.
Note: All teams will play 18 rounds (weather permitting). Depending on the number of teams in each junior competitive division, the games where competition points are recorded may require staggered start dates. There will be a three week break after the first round due to Easter, the middle week of the School Holidays and the Anzac Day Holiday. This means round 2 of the junior competition will be on 2 May
All Senior divisions will start on Saturday/Sunday 4th & 5th April.
Note: All teams will play 18 rounds (weather permitting). Depending on the number of teams in each senior division, the games where competition points are recorded may require staggered start dates. There will be a one week break after the first round due to Easter. The 2nd round of seniors will be played on 18th / 19th April (the middle week of the School Holidays). There will then be another week break on 25th and 26th April for the Anzac Day Holiday. Round 3 of the senior competition will be played on the weekend of the 2nd and 3rd May.
Over 35s will start on Thurs/Fri evenings - 2nd & 3rd April
Womens 3rd Division will start on Fri 3rd April
We hope to have the draw available by next week.
There have been phenomenal increases in both Seniors and Junior nominated teams this season.
It also looks like player registrations have also risen on previous years.
Congratulations to all clubs who have increased their playing numbers. Hard work and well done!!
Bob Harris
Operations Manager
North Coast Football
05/03/09
2009 Regional Championships - Round 1
North Coast Football hosted round 1 of the Northern NSW Regional Championships for juniors at Woolgoolga on Sunday. WUFC is the host club for all NCFZ home fixtures in this year's competition.
Northern NSW consists of six zones (Newcastle, Macquarie, Hunter Valley, Mid North Coast, North Coast and Northern Inland) with the 13's,14's & 15's boys 15's girls to contest the Regional Championships with games against one another every month between now and August.
The first match featured NCF 13 boys against the visiting Football Mid North Coast. It proved to be a tough match for the home team. The teams went to the break at 0-0 but NCF went a goal down just after half time.
However, the NCF boys had the famous Woolgoolga southerly at their back in the second half and they used it wisely. Both Noah Bedford and Ryan Magill got on the score sheet. Noah's goal came off a quick throw in which he controlled nicely before putting the ball in the net while Ryan's goal came about thanks to some good lead up work by Casey Walker. Defender Chris Lambert was undoubtedly the man of the match. NCF 2 - FMNC 1.
The 14 boys then took to the field in what proved to be the most dominant display by the home zone on the day. Riley Dillon set up the first goal by taking the ball down the right flank and crossing it to Jerry Whish-Wilson who made no mistake with it. The second was a piece of individual brilliance by Olivia Price who chipped the FMNC keeper from 18 yards out. That made the score line NCF 2 - FMNC 1 which is how it stayed until the final whistle.
The 15 boys came up against a well drilled and determined FMNC team in the afternoon. NCF included four talented girls in the squad (Jasmin Courtenay, Georgia Burt, Ashli Deane & Sarah Marsden) who were not in the least bit daunted by coming up against an all male squad. FMNC won this match 0-2 with a couple of nice goals. NCF beaten but not disgraced.
The 15 girls match was the last one of the day & threw up the most goals for the crowd to enjoy. The breeze had stiffened somewhat and the NCF girls ran into it in the first half. FMNC stunned the local girls with two goals in the first 10 minutes and a third before half time. The first one was a simple case of the attack having more determination than the defence. The second was a penalty after the referee ruled NCF keeper Alannah Rosewood body checked the FMNC striker. The third was a terrific strike from the edge of the penalty area which landed in the corner.
After half time and with the breeze at their back, the NCF girls began to play some positive, attacking football. They were awarded a Direct Free Kick about 22 yards out five minutes into the second half which Maggie Mills expertly fired into the net, although a keeper fumble played its part.
FMNC hit a fourth goal soon after which was partially blocked by NCF's second half keeper Emma Hayes. The ball, however, had too much momentum and came off Emma's hands, went over her head and looped in under the cross bar.
The match became even more exciting after this as NCF banged two more goals in. Firstly as Jessica Gunning got in behind the defence and passed to Kellie Langham to score and then through Ashinda Heron who latched onto a through ball after the goal keeper failed to clear it. Final score NCF 3 - FMNC 4.
North Coast teams will next be in action on March 22nd when they travel to Newcastle to face Macquarie Football.
Terry Allen
Media Officer
North Coast Football
Email: Terry Allen
04/03/09
Coffs Coast Tigers ready for Women's Challenge Cup
This weekend Coffs Coast Tigers will host its fourth annual gala weekend of women's football. The Women's Challenge Cup has become a pre-season hit out for an increasing number of teams from the local area and around the State.
The competition format is a straight knockout for full field, 11 a side teams, but can be a mixture of ages and abilities if the teams so wish. However, all players must be club based and the competition is not for regions who wish to play 'rep' teams. It's basically a good old fashioned pre-season gala competition for clubs.
This year eight women's teams have entered from local clubs, which has pleased organizers no end. They will be facing the out-of-towners including Merewether and Cardiff who come every year, but this year boast some girls from the inaugural W-League season.
There are 12 teams competing all up for $1000 first prize and $500 second prize with a consolation prize of $100. Sponsors include Coast Hotel, Bananacoast Hotbake, Palms Pharmacy and Club Financial Services.
Whilst the Women's Challenge Cup has always had a fun atmosphere, on the pitch the girls take the game seriously and the finals are always played with intensity.
Competition is on at Polwarth Drive Saturday and Sunday 9am-4pm (March 7th & 8th).
Terry Allen
Media Officer
North Coast Football
Email: Terry Allen
27/02/09
NCF Welcomes New Sponsor
NORTH COAST FOOTBALL IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE
AS A SPONSOR FOR THE NEXT TWO SEASONS
North Coast Project Sales have put together a fantastic opportunity for all clubs
affiliated with North Coast Football:
For every property listed...
- North Coast Project Sales will give your club $500!
If that property is sold...
- they will give your club a further $2000!
That's $2500 direct to your club every time a property is sold by North Coast Project Sales Pty Ltd.
For more information, see: » North Coast Football Special Offer
Bob Harris
Operations Manager
North Coast Football
25/02/09
Ossie Ossie Ossie
Ossie Ardiles endorses North Coast Football's
Small Sided Games
To the generation who played and watched football in the 1970's, Osvaldo Ardiles needs no introduction. A World Cup winner with his beloved Argentina on home soil in 1978 and FA Cup winner with Tottenham Hotspur in both 1981 & 1982, the aggressive midfielder reached the pinnacle of the sport and was adored by millions.
Last week, Ardilles, looking as fit as ever, made an appearance at Football Federation Australia's (FFA) second annual Coaching Conference in Sydney which was attended by North Coast Football's Director of Coaching Richard Evans. Ardiles had some interesting things to say about the state of the world game in Australia.
Overall, Ardiles said he believes Australia is heading in the right direction in developing better players and said he could even be talked into coaching in the Hyundai A-League if approached, however he stressed that Australia remained behind the front runners of the game in terms of technical ability (ie what you do when you have the ball at your feet during a match).
The Argentinian legend was nevertheless full of praise for the FFA's initiative amongst junior players known as Small Sided Games, where young players are put in teams with smaller numbers than usual (e.g. 3 vs 3 or 4 vs 4) and given the chance to kick the ball around without the added pressure of a competitive environment.
| PHOTO: Richard Evans (left) with Argentina legend Ossie Ardiles at the FFA National Coaching Conference |
2009 State Championships Draw
Terry Allen
Media Officer
North Coast Football
Email: Terry Allen
13/02/09
State Championships Draw
The 2009 State Championships Draw is now available for download below:
(to download, 'right click' on the filename & choose 'Save target as...')
2009 State Championships Draw
(pdf file, 57kb)
The draw is also available online via the NNSWF link below:
Bob Harris
Operations Manager
North Coast Football
11/02/09
Local football clubs kick in to help the Victorian bushfire survivors
LOCAL FOOTBALL CLUBS KICK IN TO HELP
THE VICTORIAN BUSHFIRE SURVIVORS
With the tragedy of the Victorian bushfires foremost in everyone's minds local communities are assisting anyway they can.
The next three weekends will see thousands of football players registering with their clubs for the upcoming season and North Coast Football have joined with their counterparts Football Far North Coast to help the survivors of this tragedy by donating to the Victorian Bushfire Appeal.
This appeal has been launched by Craig Foster, former Socceroo and SBS commentator, and Craig is encouraging every Association around the country to do likewise:
"Everywhere we travel in the world, the football club has always been a central part of community life and the football family always ready to lend a hand to anyone in need, and never have fellow Australians been more in need of our assistance than right now."
"It is heartening to see the sporting community rally around the relief effort and important leadership has been shown by Football Federation Australia and the Socceroos, but we can all make a contribution, however large or small, and what better way than to come together at grass roots level through our love of football to help our fellow Aussies."
"The football community is one of the largest constituencies in Australia with over one million people playing the game and millions more involved in various capacities, and it is fitting that the grass roots will use the beginning of the football season to contribute money or blood to help a fellow Australian make a new beginning in their life."
"I am also pleased to announce that a leading member of the corporate football family, Castrol, who are a FIFA partner and with whom I have a strong association as an ambassador, have generously committed the sum of $25,000 to kick-start the grass roots effort, aside from the already significant contributions the company is making in Victoria."
"Well done to North Coast Football and Castrol, this is an initiative which I will be encouraging every Association around Australia to mirror, and it is no surprise that this spirit of generosity begins in the country. Giving and supporting have always been important elements of country life, and are the very heart and soul of football."
North Coast Football will be encouraging all their member Clubs to collect cash donations at their registration points over the next three weeks. Money raised will be passed directly onto the organisers of this National Football Appeal via the Zone office.
Bob Harris
Operations Manager
North Coast Football
10/02/09
FFA supports Bushfire Appeal
Football Federation Australia (FFA) today announced a donation of $100,000 to the Red Cross Bushfire Appeal along with other measures to show support for the communities affected by the devastating bushfires in Victoria.
"Everyone in the entire football community shares the disbelief at not only the tragedy in Victoria but the scale of it," said FFA CEO, Ben Buckley.
"Our sympathy and heartfelt wishes go to all those who have suffered."
In addition to the cash donation, FFA will also provide replacement football equipment to schools and junior football clubs that have lost equipment in the bushfires, when appropriate.
Buckley also said that:
there will be one minute's silence at both semi-finals to be played at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, on Friday and Telstra Dome, Melbourne, on Saturday;
tickets will be offered to families affected by the fires and the fire fighters and other emergency services workers to the semi-final between Melbourne Victory and Adelaide United at Telstra Dome;
there will be cash collections at Telstra Dome and at Suncorp Stadium for fans to make a donation either to the Bushfire Appeal (Melbourne) or the North Queensland Floods Appeal (Brisbane).
Qantas Socceroos playing a 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Japan on Wednesday, and Hyundai A-League players participating in the semi-finals of the A-League this weekend, will wear black armbands as a mark of respect for those who have lost their lives.
"We hope that these gestures, while very small, can help bring some relief to the people who have lost so much and to the courageous men and women who have been working tirelessly to help them.
"We want to let them know that everyone involved in football is thinking of them," said Buckley.
Donations to the Australian Red Cross Bushfire Appeal can be made at www.redcross.org.au
Blood donations are also required to support burns victims. Call 13 14 95.
Donations to the Queensland Floods Disaster Relief Appeal can be made at any Queensland branch of NAB.
09/02/09
Referees Seminar
TO ALL REFEREES
This years Seminar is being held at:
Norm Jordan Function Room,
Coffs Harbour Showground
Sunday 22nd February.
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, lunch 12:00 - 12:30 PM.
Please bring...
Morning Session: note pad and pen, casual clothes.
Afternoon Session: Referees equipment: whistle, cards, flags, etc, as there will be a training session after lunch.
Lunch will not be provided, but morning and afternoon break will be catered for.
Ossie Bellamy, Nth NSW Referees Coaching Director, will be running this Seminar, so all will find it to be an interesting day.
Registration Fees will have to be paid on the day, following is the list of Fees payable:
You all will need to attend, so make note of the date and I will see you all there.
Phillip Payne
Branch Coach
Mid North Coast Football Referees Association
05/02/09
Which game has Australia's highest participation rate?
Many lay claim to being Australia's most popular sports code and it has been notoriously difficult to establish any sort of guidelines for testing the claims. Around the world, there is no contest. Football continues to outrank every other sport by miles with an estimated 30 million participants (but even here there is a dispute from - wait for it - Table Tennis which insists it ranks no. 1!). But what about Australia?
Statistically, it has been shown that walking is actually the most common exercise for Australians to participate in and that is probably not surprising. It is free, people of all ages can do it no matter where they live and Doctors prescribe it, especially for the elderly. As invigorating as walking is, what if you desire something a little more pulsating? What then?
Now, the Australian Sports Commission has entered the debate with an answer. Football is the organised sport with the largest number of participants. (It should be noted that this includes juniors, football's major supporter base in Australia. Amongst adults it is a little more competitive!) Walking is our most common leisure activity, but football wins amongst the organised codes.
Recognising this when it came into office, the Rudd Government immediately allocated $16 million over two years to Football Federation Australia to help it promote greater participation in the game. It was one of the reasons the W-League was able to get off the ground this season. And now it has confirmed that the Government will financially support Australia's bid to host the FIFA World Cup finals in either 2018 or 2022 to the tune of $45 million. Considering how serious the current economic crisis is, this is a considerable offer by the Federal Government and very much appreciated by the FFA and those in the grass roots of the game.
On top of that, 2009 is a World Cup qualification year. Will we see scenes like that of four years ago when the Aussies finally returned to the World Cup finals by beating Uruguay in Sydney? This time around our main opponents will be Japan. There is plenty to look forward to.
So it is with high expectations that clubs in the North Coast Football Zone gear up for the first big event of the 2009 season; registration day. All NCFZ clubs are opening the books on the first two Saturdays of February for registrations of all players. For a full list of clubs, venues and times, click » here.
The season kicks off on the first weekend of April with Grand Final days set down for the weekend of September 19th-20th. So what are you waiting for? Join the world game and enjoy the sport Aussies have taken up in record numbers.
Terry Allen
Media Officer
North Coast Football
Email: Terry Allen
15/01/09
A little bit of Woopi in Kenya
Shortly before Christmas, Woolgoolga residents Peter Ainsworth, Peter Bunch and Rhonda Bunch, visited Western Kenya to bring some Aussie input into a Christian conference there. Peter Ainsworth is pastor of All Nations Church, Woopi, and has been involved in Woolgoolga United Football Club for many years.
Woolgoolga United Football Club donated 10 footballs which were given to the kids in Kakamega in a local orphanage and childrens facility which was associated with a local church and community. Many of these kids had lost both parents to the AIDS epidemic currenlty sweeping Kenya. The children there have very little, and their eyes just lit up when the trio from downunder pulled out new balls and pumped them up.
| PHOTO: Peter Ainsworth with children of Kakamega orphanage in Western Kenya. For more photos, see: » Photo Gallery |
Terry Allen
Media Officer
North Coast Football
Email: Terry Allen
16/12/08
Sponsorship Opportunities
Messsage from Mr Chris Eddy,
Chairperson NCFZ Management Committee
North Coast Football Zone (NCFZ) is a not for profit organisation charged with
the responsibility of administering and developing the game of football on the
North Coast.
We have in excess of 5000 registered players spanning the geographical boundaries from Macksville in the south up to Yamba/Iluka in the north and incorporates the key commercial and residential hubs of Coffs Harbour and Grafton.
NCFZ Management Committee is committed to the development of the game and its players and to assist the developmental pathway of its elite junior talent. To assist in this regard, NCF seeks corporate support as a means of ensuring that the foundation of player development and club growth continues to flourish.
NCF has always attracted significant local television radio and print media attention. Within our zone we have good coverage on local Prime and Win televison. We also have excellent coverage in the Coffs Coast Advocate and the Daily Examiner who run large previews of senior matches as well as printing post game articles prepared by local clubs. Sponsors and corporate supporters reap benefits from this media attention through increased exposure.
Our commitment to ensuring wide media coverage resulted in the appointment in 2007 of an experienced Media/Marketing Liaison Officer who ensures our Brand (and possibly your brand) is appropriately represented throughout the Zone.
Commercial sponsorship/partnerships provides a fantastic opportunity for business to show their commitment to the development of a sport which commands world wide participation. Of equal importance is an ability to expose local business houses as partners in supporting sport in the local community.
NCF can provide your business with great exposure. We will actively promote your business or product and naturally encourage members of the football community to make use of your company. With over 5000 registered members and thousands of associated family, friends and supporters I encourage you to make use of a platform that can provide you with great exposure and patronage.
Sponsorships/partnerships are often mistakenly regarded as a form of corporate generosity. Our commitment is to form partnering agreements that are not seen as merely donations but rather fosters a positive awareness of our business partners, potential customers and develops the game of football in your local community.
Besides reciprocal benefits to your business, advertising corporate image with goodwill from the footballing community allows NCFZ to:
Increase corporate awareness to North Coast Football supporters
Increase loyalty of existing customers
Increase your corporate profile in the Community
I encourage you look through the Sponsorship/Partnership Packages and make an assessment as to what level of opportunity and growth your business can generate from partnering with North Coast Football.
Chris Eddy
Chairperson NCFZ Management Committee
North Coast Football
15/12/08
Coaches Required for 2009 Season
NCFZ COACHES REQUIRED
FOR 2009 SEASON
North Coast Football is seeking expressions of interest from any players or current coaches who are interested in working as a NCFZ Coach in 2009.
These are paid positions and successful applicants will be part of the NCF Coaching team working with the newly appointed Football Manager, Richard Evans.
The positions include involvement in the Junior Development Programme, the Intensive Training Academy Program and employment as Representative coaches for the NNSWF State Youth Championship teams.
NCFZ are also seeking managers for the 13s, 14s, 15s and 15 girls Representative teams.
Further information can be found in the following documents:
(to download, 'right click' on the filename & choose 'Save target as...')
Jnr Dev & COE Coaching Description.doc
(Microsoft Word file, 40kb)
Representative Coaches Description.doc
(Microsoft Word file, 38kb)
All enquiries by email to: office@northcoastfootball.com.au
Bob Harris
Operations Manager
North Coast Football
10/12/08
Long Serving Administrators Acknowledged
Northern NSW Football's (NNSWF) Annual General Meeting and State Dinner was held on the evening of Saturday December 6 in Newcastle with current Chairman Jeffrey Green returned to the Chairman's role for 2009-10.
Long serving Deputy Chairman John Simpson of Coffs Harbour stepped down to be replaced by Newcastle's Peter Moore in the role of Deputy Chair.
Narrabri City Council General Manager Max Kershaw has been returned to the NNSWF Board for a further four (4) years and is joined by newly elected director Michael Gaertner, a long serving member and former Chairman of Football Far North Coast.
The departure of John Simpson was recognized by Chairman Jeffrey Green, along with the contribution made by Jim Barry, who stepped down from his role on the Board of the Johnny Warren Football Foundation program. Barry's departure will be filled by John Simpson who now moves into this Board role with the Foundation.
Awards recognizing the significant contribution to grassroots football were made to Fran Short of North Coast Football and Norm Minter of Newcastle Football. Local football stalwart Bill Turner personally presented Short and Minter with their Bill Turner Awards and commended both on their outstanding contribution to furthering the game in Northern NSW.
Short has been proactive in the North Coast Football community for over 20 years at both grassroots and National Championships level and also assisting with World Cup Qualifiers in Coffs Harbour in 2001 and 2002. She has been nominated this year for life membership of North Coast Football.
Minter carries an equally impressive history, with over 30 years service to the game. From his first coaching role in 1974, Minter continued coaching representative teams and ultimately for South Wallsend, where he was awarded life membership in 1991. After roles with Macquarie Football, Norm then moved on to Newcastle Football where he is the current Girls Development Coach.
NNSWF Chairman Jeffrey Green also took the opportunity to recognize the contribution made by long serving NNSWF CEO Garry Screen who will leave the organization on December 19.
- Article courtesy of www.northernnswfootball.com.au
08/12/08
New Football Manager Appointment
The Management and Staff of North Coast Football Zone are pleased to formally announce the appointment of Mr Richard Evans as our new Football Manager (Coaching & Development).
Richard brings to this position a wealth of experience and a vast knowledge in player identification and coaching.
This includes coaching qualifications such as: AFC "A" Certificate, Football Federation Australia National Licence from the AIS, Canberra. English FA Talent Identification Certificate from Everton FC, England, English FA Youth Coaches Licence, English FA International Coaching Licence.
Richard also has a Football Federation Australia State Instructors Licence and has been a Football Federation Australia Staff Coach.
Combined with these qualifications Richard has a Graduate Diploma in Secondary Education from the University of NSW, Sydney and a Bachelor of Sports Science (Sports Coaching Major) also from the University of NSW, Sydney.
Quite an impressive CV, I am sure you will all agree. Richard has indicated that he will be working with our clubs to assist in the development of Club Coaches as well as guiding our NCFZ representative players towards bigger and better things.
We are all looking forward to Richards arrival on 19th January and I am sure you will all join with me in welcoming him as part of our team.
Bob Harris
Operations Manager
North Coast Football
02/12/08
Xmas/New Year Office Hours
MERRY XMAS
HAPPY NEW YEAR
FROM ALL AT
NORTH COAST FOOTBALL
OFFICE HOURS:
The Coffs Harbour NCF Office will close from 22/12 to 09/01.
We will be open for business on Monday 12th January 2009.
The Grafton Office will close on 17th December.
REMINDER FOR CLUB OFFICIALS:
ALL CLUBS MEETING
Sun 1st Feb 09
10.00am - 2.00pm
Woolgoolga Bowling Club
Bob Harris
Operations Manager
North Coast Football
18/11/08
Coffs Coast Tigers Women's Cup
YOUR INVITATION TO ATTEND
2009 COFFS COAST TIGERS WOMEN'S CUP
SAT 7th MARCH to SUN 8th MARCH 2009
POLWARTH DRIVE FOOTBALL FIELDS,
WEST COFFS HARBOUR, NSW.
The Coffs Coast Tigers Football Club invites all women players to attend its Women's Cup weekend knockout competition.
Competition details are as follows:
The competition is 11-a-side and open to female players 15 years or older
Mixed age teams, new teams, existing teams all invited (just make a team)
But all teams must be club based and NOT primarily representative players
Entry cost is $250 per team, with a maximum of 16 players per team
Players must nominate and play for one team only
Players not registered with an affiliated soccer club must pay an additional insurance levy of $20 for seniors and
$5 for juniors
Teams outside North Coast Football Zone require a letter of approval from their Zones to attend
There will be a maximum of 20 teams in the competition (early registration recommended)
Entry is confirmed by return of the nomination form accompanied by payment of the entry fee
Each team is assured a minimum of 4 games of 30 minutes duration before finals series
Games are played Saturday and Sunday with finals on Sunday afternoon
All games fully refereed with accompanying lines-people
Full canteen and licensed premises will be available
FIRST PRIZE: $1000
SECOND PRIZE: $500
CONSOLATION PRIZE: $100
Please assist our committee and register your team ASAP.
Registration forms & other details are available for download below,
or email: davidw@sf.nsw.gov.au for more information.
We look forward to your participation.
NOMINATIONS AND PAYMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MON 23RD FEBRUARY 2009
Copies of the Team Nomination Form & Player Information are available for download below:
(to download, 'right click' on the filename & choose 'Save target as...')
2009 Team Nomination Form
(Microsoft Word file, 27kb)
2009 Player Information Womens Cup
(Microsoft Word file, 38kb)
David Wilson
President
Coffs Coast Tigers FC
14/11/08
Telstra Assistance Fund Grants
Matt Cooper congratulates Coffs Harbour clubs on receiving share in Telstra's million dollar fund
Coffs Harbour sports and community clubs have been selected, along with 1280 clubs from across Australia, to receive new equipment and materials thanks to the 2008 Telstra Assistance Fund.
St George Illawarra Dragons star Matt Cooper will congratulate the successful Coffs Harbour clubs at a special presentation to be held at Coffs Coast Tigers FC's home ground on Tuesday 11 November at 4pm.
Bellingen FC, Coffs Coast Tigers FC, Corindi Red Rock Soccer Club, Dorrigo Highlanders Soccer Club, Sawtell & District Football Club and Woolgoolga United Football Club are among the clubs to benefit from the 2008 Telstra Assistance Fund, which has contributed over $6 million worth of sporting equipment to over 5000 sports and community clubs nationally in the past six years.
The successful clubs will be provided with essential equipment and materials such as footballs, soccer balls, hit shields, timing systems and water bottles.
Matt Cooper was thrilled with the number of clubs who registered for the fund. "I know how important it is to have good equipment at all levels of sport, and it's great to see so many clubs around Australia benefiting from the Telstra Assistance Fund," he said.
Telstra Area General Manager, Sue Passmore, said the company was proud to continue to support grassroots and community clubs in Coffs Harbour. "The Telstra Assistance Fund aims to promote a healthy lifestyle and encourage participation in sport. I am delighted that clubs in Coffs Harbour will benefit from the program," Passmore said.
"Grassroots clubs are the backbone of local communities. The support these clubs receive through initiatives such as the Telstra Assistance Fund helps them to continue the important role they play," she said.
Telstra is one of the largest corporate sponsors in Australia, investing in sponsorships that touch Australians from communities right across the country. The London Benchmarking Group evaluated Telstra's contributions to the community at almost $19 million last financial year.
For more information, visit www.beinvolved.telstra.com
05/11/08
North Coast Football to kick off ITC Academy
THE football season may be over for most Coffs Coast proponents of the world game, but for local elite players this week is the start of a new beginning.
A beginning that many hope will lead to a place playing for Australia or maybe even launch a professional football career. It is a dream of North Coast Football (NCF) to provide another Socceroo or Matilda after the recent success of Jenna Tristram.
With that in mind, NCF will launch its Intensive Training Program (ITP) Academy this week - Monday and Wednesday evenings - at Maclean Street.
NCF has selected 85 local footballers who have demonstrated that they have the potential and the passion to play the world game at a higher standard. A squad of 20 elite players will train twice weekly in Grafton and 65 players, between the ages of 11-16 years, will strut their stuff in Coffs Harbour throughout the summer months.
"The players that have been selected to join the ITC Academy will benefit immensely from this intensive coaching," NCF caretaker coaching director Gordon Barton said. "Elite training will also assist them in their selection for the state championships as NCF will be running four teams in the statewide regional competition next season.
"For many local players to realise their dream of playing for the Socceroos or the Matildas they must be prepared to play and train more than twice a week. "A commitment to play at a higher level is just one of many characteristics that young players must have today, raw talent is not enough."
NCF will interview applicants over the next few weeks for its vacant position of Football Manager, coach and player development, after the resignation of long-time director of coaching Bruce Wallace.
NCF Operations Manager Bob Harris said the zone had received some excellent applications for this position.
"We have had applications from across Australia from some of the countries most respected coaches," Harris said. "There have even been applications from European coaches."
It is expected that the new football manager will be on deck by the end of November and their appointment will further enhance the development of local players and the ITC Academy.
- Article courtesy of www.coffscoastindependent.com.au
31/10/08
Premier Futsal Hits Coffs Harbour
Coffs Harbour this weekend will take on Alstonville, Lismore, Grafton and Wauchope on Sunday 2nd November at Sportz Central.
The Draw is:
9.00am Alstonville v Coffs
9.50am Wauchope v Grafton
10.40am Lismore v Coffs
11.30am Alstonville v Wauchope
12.20pm Grafton v Lismore
1.10pm Coffs v Wauchope
2.00pm Alstonville v Lismore
2.50pm Coffs v Grafton
3.40pm Lismore v Wauchope
4.30pm Alstonville v Grafton
After Round 1 Alstonville is leading the table after completing round 1 undefeated closely followed by Wauchope then Lismore and Grafton.
Round 2 of the Supernova Premier League kicks off this weekend on Sunday 2nd Nov in Coffs Harbour with teams representing Alstonville, Grafton, Lismore, Wauchope and Coffs Harbour.
Key players Matt & Jake Pratten from Lismore have round 1 National League experience under their belt along with Jason Woollett from Alstonville who has International & National League experience having returned from touring in Brazil and training at the official training facility of the National Brazilian Football team facility. Jason also competed in round 1 in Brisbane & round 2 in New Zealand of the National League where he played against some of Vikings most elite players.
Grafton Gladiators & Wauchope Warriors also have round 2 National League experience with Joel Lowe (Grafton) & Ben Dooley (Wauchope) also competing in New Zealand in Round 2 of the League.
This will be a fantastic day for junior players to come and see what elite Futsal is all about on the FNC. There will be the ultimate display of skill and dedication from the players wanting to cement their intentions for the finals early.
Games kick off at 9.00am Sunday 2nd Nov at Coffs Harbour Sportz Central, Bray St, Coffs Harbour. Come down and support the boys that represent your club - you never know it could be you or your child that one day may play in the Premier or National League.
Adrian Pickup
Manager
Sportz Central
30/10/08
NCFZ Raffle
PHOTO: Winner of the NCFZ Raffle (centre: Mrs Danielle Babb, left: her daughter Ann and on right: Alicia Clark,
Manager of the Travelworld agency at Park Beach Plaza)
Bob Harris
Manager
North Coast Football
22/10/08
Jets Westfield W-League Squad Announced
The line-up for the Newcastle Jets Westfield W-League squad has been announced as the countdown commences to this weekend's first round in the inaugural national women's competition.
Newcastle's Cheryl Salisbury will Captain the squad that includes a mix of her former Matilda's squad members and some of the brightest young stars coming up in the women's game.
The full squad is;
Cheryl Salisbury (C)
Alison Logue (GK)
Hannah Brewer
Sam Wood
Libby Sharpe
Amber Neilson
Gemma Simon
Leia Smith
Rhali Dobson
Joey Peters
Stacy Day
Katie Gill
Gemma O'Toole
Nicole Jones
Emily Van Egmond
Kirstyn Pearce
Harmonie Attwill
Head Coach Gary Phillips is also keeping close to his chest three potential signings, including Melbourne's Brianna Davey as a fill-in goalkeeper for a two week period and the possible signing of two overseas players.
"Brianna fills a gap we have at the moment for a backup keeper as we continue to look for a permanent standby for Alison," Phillips said. "I am also looking at two overseas players, which may or may not come off. If the international transfer applications I have in place fall through, I'll move quickly to fill the roster locally."
Phillips is also racing against the clock to complete the required international transfer paperwork to allow Katie Gill to play in this Sunday's season opener at Wanderers Oval, Broadmeadow.
"We have a few boxes to tick with getting Katie on the park but we will do everything in our power to make it happen," Phillips said.
For Salisbury, the presence of Gill who has been playing in Europe, will be a major boost for the team's chances not just against Canberra this weekend but for the whole season.
"Katie would put the finishing touch to our Matildas combination of Amber, Joey and myself," Salisbury said. "The experience here, combined with the enthusiasm of the younger players, would really give us a confident start."
The Jets will meet Canberra United this Sunday at Wanderers Oval, Broadmeadow, kicking off at 1.30pm. Tickets are available at the gate.
David Cromarty
Marketing & Communications Manager
Northern NSW Football
20/10/08
Important Dates
Although the season is over for many of us I thought this an opportune time to inform you of important dates for upcoming events and a general update on news from the North Coast Football Zone.
Following are some very important dates and venues for your 2008 and 2009 diaries.
2008 Annual General Meeting
NCFZ will hold the 2008 Annual General Meeting at the Woolgoolga Bowling Club on
Saturday 29th November at 2pm.
All clubs must be represented. Fines will be imposed as per the competition by-laws if clubs do not attend.
2009 All Clubs Meeting
The 2009 All Clubs Meeting will be held at the Woolgoolga Bowling Club on
Sunday 1st February 2009 at 10am - 2pm.
An agenda will be sent out to all clubs nearer the date. Once again all clubs must be represented. This is a vitally important meeting as the changes to our competition will be explained and new team nomination forms, registration forms etc will be handed out.
2009 Competition
The 2009 NCF Competition will commence on 4-5th April with Round 1 of both senior and junior divisions.
Grand Finals will be held on the weekend of the 19-20th September 2009. More information will be forthcoming at the All Clubs meeting.
SSGs for years 6 to 9s in 2009
NCFZ will be continuing SSGs for years 6 to 9s in 2009. The 9s will play 7 V 7 on a 40m X 30m field with 5m X 2m goals. We will be holding a SSG coordinators meeting for all clubs possibly after the All Clubs Meeting. As you may be aware our Director of Coaching Mr Bruce Wallace has resigned. Bruce will finish with us on 31 October and we hope to have a new 'Football Manager' in place by mid December. We are sure the new manager will want to be involved in the SSG roll out therefore I can not confirm dates/times for the meeting. However please be assured we will hold it as soon as we can in the new year.
Youth Licence Course
NCFZ will be conducting a youth licence course for coaches. The course now has around 20 participants and will commence on 8th November. All participants will be informed of the details by email. Please encourage your club coaches to gain formal coaching qualifications during 2009 as it will be a mandatory requirement in the coming years. NCFZ will be conducting Grassroots and Junior Licence courses early in 2009....watch this space.
Update your club contact details on the NCFZ website
Finally and MOST importantly can club secretaries please remember to update your club contact details on the NCFZ website. The Club Directory is where we will get your club details from. It is good to see that some clubs have already obtained 'designated email addresses' that will remain the property of their club when committee members move on. Please update ALL new contacts after your club AGM's. These Club AGM's MUST be held prior to the NCFZ AGM on 29th November. Please send any updated contacts to:
Bob Harris
Manager
North Coast Football
07/10/08
Youth Coaching Licence Date Change
You may be aware that NCFZ are intending to conduct a Youth Coaching Licence course over the next few weeks. We have already received applications from 12 persons. Unfortunately we have had to reschedule the course and it will now be conducted on the following dates:
Saturday 8 November 9.00 - 5.00pm
Wednesday 12th 5.30 - 9.00pm
Saturday 15th 9.00 - 5.00pm
Wednesday 19th 5.30 - 9.00pm
The course will now be run by NNSWF coaching staff and all successful applicants will be advised of the venue once the numbers are finalised. This is an ideal opportunity for your club to get formal coaching qualifications for your coaches. If any coaches already have a Junior licence they are eligible to sit for the Youth licence so please encourage them to do so.
Some coaches may be eligible for an exemption if they can demonstrate they have previous coaching experience at a State level.
Please also be aware that from 2009 onwards NCFZ will be working towards a situation where all coaches have some formal coaching qualifications. It is a 'duty of care' issue and our State Federations are informing us that already many other Zones and Associations do not allow unqualified personnel to coach. While we very much value the efforts of our volunteers this is the way of the future. The responsibility will rest on Clubs to ensure that their coaches are qualified to work with children and young adults. Providing an opportunity for your coaches to acquire formal qualifications will not only protect you as clubs but will obviously raise the standard of football throughout our Zone.
We will be conducting 'Grassroots' and 'Junior' licences during 2009 but please be aware that the days of unlicensed coaches are fast coming to an end. This is a great opportunity to formalise the skills base of your club coaches so please do all you can to support this initiative.
Further information can be obtained from the FFA and NNSWF web sites.
Bob Harris
Manager
North Coast Football
7th October 2008
Bobcats take Summer Football to the Showground
The Maclean Bowling Club Bobcats Football Club has once again taken the lead in player development in the Clarence Valley by creating an Under 20's Youth Development squad to play in the Football Far North Coast Summer Youth League. Whilst this team will be playing under the name of Maclean, the Bobcats are inviting any player in the Clarence Valley under 20 years of age interested in pushing themselves in this strong regional competition. In a great sign for the area, players from local rivals Yamba are putting that rivalry to one side and joining the squad with 16 year old Travis McGonagh already fitting in well with his more experienced team mates. It is a great opportunity for emerging players looking to bridge the gap from junior to senior football with Bobcat Premier League players like Lance Knibbs, Jack Plater, Joe Turner and Tom Usher all experienced in the top grade providing the nucleus of the team for the younger brigade to learn from.
The side is going to be guided by the coaching team of John Allen and Grant Neilson. Allen brings a wealth of experience from Stanthorpe in Queensland and set up a similar youth squad in his former town, whilst Bobcat stalwart Neilson coached to the Bobcats to their first ever Premier League premiership back in 1999 and has over 20 years playing experience in Premier League competitions. Both coaches are really looking forward to the season ahead. "We have a really good blend of players to choose from, with young up and comers, through to those that are already at that senior level and capable of playing exceptional football" Allen said. "For any kid looking to take their game to the next level this is an opportunity too good to miss" Neilson added.
Whilst the coaches will be charged with finding the right balance and molding their team with players from different clubs and divisions to take on the might of FFNC Clubs stretching from Woodburn to Kingscliff and all points between, there will be another variable thrown into the mix. With the summer competition the Bobcats usual home ground being used for the cricket. So for the first time the Bobcats will take to the field at the Maclean Showground that is more used to seeing an oval shaped rugby league ball kicked and thrown around then the round ball version of football.
All games will be Friday night fixtures with the Bobcats hosting Lennox Head in the first game at the Showground on 17th October at 7pm. There is no better way to kick off your summer weekends then to come along and watch the future of football in the Clarence Valley test themselves against the raiding clubs from the north. In the meantime any players interested in trialing are encouraged to contact Grant Neilson on 0429 664312 as there are still some positions available.
Mick Corbett
President
Maclean FC
26th September 2008
Greed poisons the game
Craig Foster, continues from where he left off last Saturday evening at the NCF Presentation Night...
- article courtesy of theworldgame.sbs.com.au
Five years after the Crawford report, football has made wonderful strides forward, yet the next area of the game that require attention are (some of) the State administrative bodies.
Particularly, in my experience, Football NSW and Northern NSW.
Much of my time is spent in a volunteer capacity with Clubs and Associations around the country, a wonderful opportunity to put something back into the game at entry level and spend time with hundreds of passionate and committed volunteers, the very lifeblood of football, but also a valuable chance to gauge the mood at grass roots and hear the frustrations they face.
And throughout NSW the message is always the same, that cultural change is yet to occur at State level.
Countless times I hear about the endemic lack of support to associations and the hundreds of thousands of dollars paid in levies with little in return, and it is clear that in many instances, the old political problems still exist.
This is partly because the ‘old guard’ of administrators, who led the game into its darkest period, continue to infest the management and boards of these bodies.
Certainly in the case of Northern NSW, outside of the Newcastle area they are a constant source of angst and a detriment to the game in the country and northern areas, regions the FFA’s National Development Review specifically targeted to provide a rich vein of playing talent in future.
An inquiry into the management of NNSW would be a very valuable exercise, with every association and zone uniting to determine whether the service they receive from the State body is anywhere near adequate for the considerable levies they pay.
This is the next positive progression for football, now that the veneer has been reshaped with the National teams and the professional domestic competition, time to turn an intense spotlight on the real heart of the game, the grass roots, where hundreds of thousands of players and spectators, volunteers and administrators have their daily and weekly football experience, time for the game itself to demand better management at State level.
The same applies to Football NSW where the culture is, in my view, poisoned and in need of complete overhaul, because this organization has a history of putting profit before the development of the game.
The best known example is the Coerver system, a private training franchise, which Football NSW formerly ran in what was a fundamental conflict of interest and led to a neglect of the junior clubs and Associations who were, in essence, in competition with their own State body for the training of young players.
What incentive was there for NSW to work diligently to improve the standard of coaching and the systems of youth development in the junior clubs, when they were selling training sessions to fill the gap for parents who could, or at least felt it necessary to, afford the extra training?
Coerver delivered millions of dollars of revenue for NSW and the excessive charging for the ‘training’ of young players still persists. The name may have changed and the license fee avoided, but the culture of greed still exists, and Lord help any parent whose child is persuaded to attend numerous camps, programs and costly overseas tours all in the name of ‘development’, with some parents forking out anywhere from $10,000 to $20,000 per year.
I hesitate to say the ‘education’ of youngsters, because sadly Football NSW fail to understand that a football development coach is far more than a drills and skills practitioner, and have promoted former Coerver coaches throughout the elite development system.
Coerver has its place, and can be one element of a broader football education just like the many other skills based systems available, but for Football NSW to profit from a service they should have been giving to clubs and Associations to build the game was, in my view, abominable.
The proper role of Football NSW is to ensure the level of information, management and coaching is of such quality in our junior clubs that parents don’t have to pay for extra coaching, in a game that is already costly in relation to other codes, rather than competing directly with their paying clubs and profiting from the vacuum they created.
This culture of greed is anti-football because the focus is on youngsters whose parents can afford to pay, not on the best players as a matter of principle.
Now Football NSW have launched a site which fits perfectly within their culture of profit before the game, selling simple coaching sessions to parents around the State who are in the dark about how to conduct and plan the season’s training of a young team, and now are made to pay for the information.
So, in a fight with three other football codes who spend tens of millions of dollars on free education, equipment and resources to attract young talent and support their game, Football NSW continues to hoard their millions and charge the maximum for the most basic support resources for the football community.
The sole shareholder and managing director of the company behind the site is a Football NSW employee, in partnership with the State body, and thus is remunerated by the parent’s levies to support the growth and improvement of the game, then charging them for basic information.
Now, why are these parents and coaches in need of assistance?
Because Football NSW have done nothing to help them, yet now they seek to profit from their own incompetence.
So once again, instead of seeing a problem to be solved for the good of the game, Football NSW sense an opportunity from which to profit.
In my view, this is abhorrent, and naturally anyone who wants to personally profit from the game is entitled do so, but not while being in a position where one of their basic tasks is to improve the quality of players and coaches, in tandem with the coaching and development section of the organization, and every parent and Association in the State should right now ask why they do not receive this basic coaching information for free, when they have already paid for it in their levies?
State bodies have a responsibility to deliver every possible program and education resource at the lowest possible cost in order to support the game and their paying customers the Associations, clubs and parents, and their stance should be that the cheaper and more accessible coaching information is at club level, the better our youngsters will be coached, the greater our future prospects, the stronger the game.
Football NSW evidently takes the view that the less people know, the better the opportunity to profit, and it’s fine to do so from the very customers who partly fund the organization through registration levies.
The FFA would do well to initiate a very close inspection of the conduct of two bodies who are poisoning our game at many levels, and grass roots Associations should immediately organise themselves to collectively question whether they are receiving the service the game requires, and deserves.
It is time to question any conflicts of interest and all commercial agreements and whether they are appropriate, and for the grass roots, the heart and soul of football, to rise up and demand game-centred management, not greed before the game.
Many grass roots administrators tell me they feel powerless and that any attempts to question NNSW or Football NSW leads to victimisation, but this culture of fear must end, and it is through the solidarity of genuine lovers of the beautiful game that the grass roots can effect positive change.
And be very certain of this, any ethical State body will welcome their Association constituents getting together, sharing knowledge and resources, asking probing questions, and demanding outstanding service in the interests of the sport.
Those who don’t support this are the final blight to be removed from the game.
- Above article by Craig Foster, courtesy of theworldgame.sbs.com.au
22nd September 2008
NCF Clubs close the year in Style
PHOTO: Craig Foster addresses the 200 guests at the NCFZ annual presentation night
North Coast Football has drawn the curtain on another season with an end of year celebration held in the auditorium of CEX Group in Coffs Harbour, the zone's major sponsor.
It was a night of fun, for recognising hard work in every club and to hear about the world game from keynote speaker, SBS commentator and former Socceroo, Craig Foster.
After the 200 guests had mingled over pre-dinner drinks, the 10 club Presidents of teams in 1st division for 2009 were called forward to draw names out of the hat (a football actually) to create the first round of next year's draw.
Here's the result with home teams named first:
ROUND 1 2009 (MEN'S 1ST DIVISION AND YOUTH LEAGUE*)
| Sawtell Scorpions | V | Northern Storm |
| Coffs Coast Tigers | V | Grafton City |
| Coffs United Lions | V | Maclean Bobcats |
| Boambee Bombers | V | Orara Valley Dingoes |
| Urunga Raiders | V | Woolgoolga Wolves |
PHOTO: Craig Foster giving his thoughts on the current health of Australian football
PHOTO: Boambee's Brady Parker receives the Golden Boot trophy as a reward for his
PHOTO: Urunga Raiders President Tom Campbell receives the Women's Golden Boot
PHOTO: Lee Winkler (Northern Storm) may have a future as an after dinner speaker
PHOTO: Noel Goodworth (Coffs City United) receives the women's Best and Fairest
PHOTO: David Morgan shakes hands with Craig Foster as he receives the award for
PHOTO: Garry (Skip) Hender says he was surprised to have been named men's Coach
PHOTO: Woolgoolga's Boris Svryznjak receives the award for Coach of the year in the
PHOTO: Chris Eddy & Craig Foster present Sawtell Coach Mark Hayes with the Player
PHOTO: NCFZ President Chris Eddy & Craig Foster present Woolgoolga Coach Boris
PHOTO: Maclean President Mick Corbett proudly receives the biggest trophy of the night,
Terry Allen
Media Officer
North Coast Football
Email: Terry Allen
2009 SEASON
8th March:
Coffs Coast Tigers
Womens Competition
20-22nd March:
Challenge Cup
Nambucca Heads
31st March:
Player Registrations Due
4/5th April:
Round 1
(Seniors and Juniors)
5/6th Sept:
Semi Finals
12/13th Sept:
Elimination Finals
19/20th Sept:
Grand Finals
26th Sept:
Zone Championships
(Juniors)
3rd October:
NCFZ Presentation Night
28th Nov:
NCFZ AGM
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