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» 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
» Previous News
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
5/6th Sept:
Semi Finals
12/13th Sept:
Elimination Finals
19/20th Sept:
Grand Finals
26th Sept:
Zone Championships
(Juniors)
NCFZ Presentation Night
- at Coffs Harbour (CEX) Ex Services Club
28th Nov:
NCFZ AGM
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