All enquires to Shane Ferris
Email: tareewildcats@gmail.com

Applications close 5th Oct 2007

Photo: Port United, Football Mid-North Coast Womens Saturday League Premiers
- Photo courtesy of Port Macquarie News

FOOTBALL Mid North Coast Women's Saturday League minor premiers Port United was able to complete the double and win a hard-fought grand final 3-2 against a gallant Camden Haven on Saturday.

The Settlers Inn United outfit took the early initiative with attacking moves being set up by wide halves Roxy Dowling and Maryanne Kay. However, the first real chance fell the way of Camden Haven who was awarded a penalty after a dubious hand ball decision.

Justice prevailed when the ball was skied over the bar by Haven's playmaker Shelley Watts.

The introduction into the game of Julie Cordell and right back Claire Royle stabilised the United defence and the opening period ended at 0-all.

United grabbed control of the showdown in the second period with striker Heidi Lavis scoring from the penalty spot and player of the match Cassey Dowling on hand to push in the second after a goalmouth scramble.

The encounter changed dramatically in the last 10 minutes with United seemingly cruising to the final whistle. The Havens secured two goals to equalise and take the decider into extra-time.

In what was the best women's grand final for years, it's appropriate the game was won by a great goal. Dowling gained possession deep in the United half and worked the ball down the sideline. A long pass found sister Lara Dowling, who crossed a pin-point pass to unmarked Lavis, who blasted the winner into the net for a 3-2 victory.


Report courtesy of Port Macquarie News

THE Football Mid North Coast (FMNC) 14s made the trip to Newcastle on Saturday to contest the grand final. FMNC always knew it was going to be a tough game. Playing the Macquarie Football Academy at home is never easy.

Macquarie has seven State players and one National player and is coached by Gary Von Egmond (Newcastle Jets).

The game started at a frantic pace and Macquarie scored a fairly soft goal within seven minutes 0-1. FMNC played themselves back into it and received a string of free kicks. One of these was converted from about 40m out by Adrian Walker.

FMNC were on top, with the back four including local youngsters Alistair Sinclair, Mitch Whalen and Sam Mahoney, looking very solid. With midfield getting some ball forward lone striker Tahwa Bowden was continually dangerous, hassling the Macquarie defence time and again. With one minute to play in the first half a great ball through from Brendan Berry to Blake Clarke saw FMNC score their second 2-1.

Coach Steve Raynor tried to settle his players and asked for total commitment in the second-half. FMNC played as a unit with mid-fielder Chad Applegate making his opposing player look ordinary with elusive footwork. All appeared to be going well with FMNC unlucky not to score again.

Then, in one of their few chances, poor communication in the FMNC box saw Macquarie score a second, which made the game an even contest 2-2. The game continued with some real spite and the local referee struggled to maintain control.

With 30 seconds to play, the referee appeared to award a penalty to FMNC for a deliberate handball in the Macquarie box. Supporters of Mid North Coast started to celebrate then the referee changed his call to a free kick to Macquarie. This left players and officials stunned.

The full time whistle sounded with the score deadlocked 2-2. The referee was escorted from the ground by game officials and refused to answer questions.

Extra time began and FMNC continued to contest but Macquarie, unfortunately, were getting the better of play. In a rare defensive lapse FMNC let a Macquarie through ball be turned back inside and the lone goal scorer for Macquarie bagged a hat trick. FMNC then threw everything forward but it wasn't to be their day & extra time finished with Macquarie on top.

The FMNC boys acquitted themselves well and their supporters made no mistake in letting the Newcastle crowd know who they thought were the winners on the day.


Report courtesy of Macleay Argus

FUTSAL
(5-a-side indoor soccer)

2007 / 2008 Summer Competition
commencing at Saxbys Stadium Taree

Mixed Junior competition commences
Thursday 18th October 2007
7/8 Yrs 9/10 Yrs 11/12 Yrs 13/14 Yrs 15/16 Yrs

Senior competition commences
Thursday 4th October 2007
Open Men / Open Women / Over 35's

Enquiries:
Peter & Cheryl Forbes
Ph: 6553 0433 or 0411 280 330

Register your team now to avoid disappointment

Northern NSW Football have announced the squads to contest the Football Federation Australia Boys National Youth Championships at Coffs Harbour in October.

The Championships, for Under 14 and Under 15 boys, will commence on Saturday 29th September and conclude on Saturday 6th October at Coffs Harbour's BCU International Stadium.

David Smith
Football Manager
Northern NSW Football

BYRON BAY SOCCER CLUB

Byron Bay Football club are hosting a football seven-a-side competition, on the 29th and 30th September 2007 and we are inviting your highest open women's team/s to participate. There will be only 12 men's and 12 women's teams selected.

Cost per team: $200 per team entrance fee. We need a deposit of $100 by 31st August.

Location: The event will be at the Recreational Fields in Byron Bay.

When: 29th and 30th September which is Saturday and Sunday of the long weekend.

Accomodation: Byron Bay has numerous backpacker hostels available if necessary. These range from $20 per night per person.

Prizes: $1000 for the winners (Men and Women's teams $1000 each)

Repechage competition: Winners of repechage get $250.

Regulations: Payment for team registration needs to be in before the end of August. There is to be a maximum of 12 players per team.

Requirement: Every team must have fun.

Payment address: Make cheques or money orders out to:
The Secretary,
Byron Bay Sevens
PO BOX 1482
Byron Bay NSW 2481

Contacts: Christy Hopley christyhopley@hotmail.com
Home: 02 6687 4718
Mobile: 0403 583 371

Bart Vanarey vanarey@westnet.com.au
Mobile: 0427 856 281

FMNC Seniors 2 Jets Youth Select 3

THE A-League Pre-Season Cup curtain-raiser proved to be an entertaining encounter between the local Football Mid-North Coast representative outfit and the NBN Newcastle Jets Youth Select team.

A fast open game of football set the scene for the main fixture to follow.

The first half, in particular, provided lots of action, and goals. It was only the third minute when the Jets took the lead after indecision in defence by the FMNC team. The ball crossed along the goal line, evading everyone except Jets player Brad Smythe who only had to pass it into goal.

A lesser side may have been intimidated by such an early setback and against such a highly-rated team. But FMNC hit back in style, playing its own brand of attacking football that employed a short, sharp passing game in the midfield but also using the width of the pitch to open up play.

It was the strike duo of Stephen Ford and Brant van der Linden who benefited from the good work of the team mates behind them. In the 10th minute, van der Linden's pinpoint pass from wide on the right evaded the Jets central defender and found the feet of Ford who ran towards goal and calmly steered the ball wide of the keeper to equalise at 1-all.

Nine minutes later, Ford turned provider when his fierce shot on goal could only be parried by the keeper into the path of van der Linden, who rifled the ball into the net for a well deserved 2-1 lead. For the rest of the half, FMNC controlled most of the play and the Jets did not look like scoring. Good defending forced the visitors to play the ball back into their own half to keep possession.

However, on the stroke of half-time, a free kick was awarded to the Jets just outside the penalty area. Chris Wheeler was able to get above the defence to head into goal and leave the game poised at 2-all at the break.

The second period was more subdued but both sides endeavoured to keep possession to work for opportunities. For the first 20 minutes, the Jets had the greater percentage and were able to turn this into a goal when Joe Virgili broke away to the right of the penalty area and produced a delightful chip over FMNC keeper Col Willis to put them ahead 3-2.

It was then FMNC's turn to enjoy the greater share of the ball but they were not able to break down the organised Jets defence. Ultimately, the Jets Youth Select team was able to see the game out for a deserved but hard fought victory.

A pleasing aspect of this match was the return of former FMNC player Matt Pratt as a member of the Jets squad and he produced an eye-catching display at right back and in the centre of defence.

For the local side, young Port United player Tom Adams was very impressive, showing excellent poise and a controlled passing game. Macleay Valley Rangers' Paul Clarke also worked hard in the midfield with good support from Tim Cook and Josh Peir. Steve Morn and Matt Ramm proved effective in defence and instigated several attacking raids down the flanks.

FMNC coaches Michael Chandler and Marty Ansell were well-satisfied with their team's effort on the day and look forward to the next opportunity for this side to again represent the region and demonstrate the talent on offer in the area.


Report courtesy of Port Macquarie News

New Path To Professionalism Endorsed By National Body

Northern NSW Football (NNSWF) will continue to implement the sweeping changes to football decreed in the Crawford Report, with the blessing of the Football Federation Australia (FFA), with the next step being the introduction of professional management structures within the State's seven (7) zones.

The NNSWF zone structure will remain unchanged, servicing over 50,000 members from Lake Macquarie in the South to Tweed in the Far North and inland to Moree.

The management of the zones however will move away from the traditional committee structure to an elected zone council which will include professional management responsible for each zone. The structure will provide an improved consultative and advisory mechanism for the sport and deliver a central point of information, communication and decision making within each zone.

The change in structure was one of the underlying principles espoused in the Crawford Report, which identified sweeping changes to the sport to bring it in line with the rest of the world.

Importantly the changes will retain the identities and uniqueness of each zone, taking into account the individual needs of players from the expansive area covered by NNSWF.

"Initial discussions are underway with zones in order to develop a strategy for implementation of the new structure," Northern NSW Football CEO Garry Screen said. "We are the first football state under the FFA to implement this structure and we have the FFA's blessing to once again forge a path for the other states to follow."

An EGM will be held on Sunday 22nd July in Port Macquarie to consider the new FFA endorsed NNSWF Constitution which provides for these management structures to be introduced.

The proposed management structures, which will be needed to take the sport into the future, will be introduced in co-operation with the current zones as soon as practicable.

Report courtesy of Northern NSW Football

16th July 2007
Asian Tour 2007

Tour To Heart Of Asian Cup Confirmed For Northern NSW Juniors

With the focus firmly on the Socceroos Asian Cup campaign, Northern NSW Football will again take a select group of Under 17 players into the burgeoning football region of Asia as part of their 2007 Player Development Program.

With the Football Federation Australia (FFA) National Youth Championship age groups for boys being Under 14 and Under 15, representative opportunities for players 15 years and older are limited and as a result, Northern NSW Football coaching staff view this tour as a vital component of player development.

'The inaugural tour in 2006 was an outstanding success and the boys that went can certainly empathize with the extreme playing conditions that the Socceroos are enduring at the moment,' Football Manager for Northern NSW Football and Tour Co-Ordinator David Smith said.

'The tour aims to give these kids representative experience and to expose them to a region that without doubt will become a hub for our sport in the future,' Smith said. 'They will play against National Youth Teams, on synthetic pitches at superior level national training facilities in Asia, which will leave a lasting impression as they continue to forge their playing future.'

Based on the success of the 2006 tour, the 2007 International Tour will follow the same format, with between 16-20 players selected during the season for the 'off season' tour through Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore during December 2007.

The twelve (12) day tour will include seven formal (7) matches with National Youth Teams, as well as visits and appearances at selected training facilities and centres throughout the region.

With interest already high from players, those wishing to be considered for nomination should notify Northern NSW Football of their interest immediately.

David Smith
Football Manager
Northern NSW Football

Jamie Harnwell's second half goal has given the Perth Glory a winning start to the Hyundai A-League's pre-season competition in a 1-0 victory over the Newcastle Jets at Port Macquarie.

After a cagey first half, Harnwell was played in by in-form Glory forward Nikita Rukavytsya before slotting the ball home in a one-on-one clash with the Jets goalkeeper three minutes after the re-start.

The confidence boosting win for the Glory comes hot on the heels of a successful tour of Malaysia and bodes well for the West Australian team's chances in 2007-08 after enduring a frustrating time last season.

On the unfamiliar turf at Port Macquarie, both sides struggled to come to terms with the bumpy ground as the Glory responded to the conditions by playing a long ball game to its forwards in Harnwell and Rukavytsya.

The two forwards were particularly prominent in the second half as they both set up several unconverted chances for each other, while the Jets struggled to set up opportunities against an improved Glory defence.

Hyundai A-League Pre-Season Cup Group A
Newcastle Jets 0 Perth Glory 1 (Harnwell 48)

Other results:
Queensland Roar 0 Sydney FC 0
Central Coast Mariners 2 Wellington Phoenix 0


Report courtesy of www.a-league.com.au

FOOTBALL Mid-North Coast's best players have an ideal opportunity to showcase their talents in front of a home crowd at the Regional Sports Stadium, Port Macquarie, this Saturday.

The Rydges Mid-North Coast under 19s tackle Northern NSW 15s at 10.45am, while the Rydges Mid-North Coast first grade outfit faces a Jets NBN youth select team from 12.15pm.

The Football Mid-North Coast representative concept, the brainchild of Chris Turner in 2006, was heavily supported by several key people in the community.

Both fixtures are curtain-raisers for the A-League Pre-Season Cup showdown featuring the Newcastle Jets and Perth Glory. Due to the success of the event last year, the Jets decided to return and make Port Macquarie one of its regional destinations for the pre-season.

"The matches give local footballers a chance to show their skills and gain possible opportunities for further selection," Rydges Mid-North Coast first grade coach Michael Chandler told the Port News. "After last year's encounters, there are now 10 players in the Newcastle NBN League.

"Ironically, former junior Matt Pratt has been selected for the Jets NBN youth select side to play against us this weekend." Chandler and assistant coach Marty Ansell are very excited about the challenge ahead. "A couple of standout players for Mid-North Coast are co-captains Josh Peir and Paul Clarke," Chandler said. "Their ability to lead the side around the park and skill with ball is second to none. "The squad has also been strengthened by blooding some new talent such as Port United's Tom Adams and Riley Lang.

"The under 19s are just as keen as the firsts. "Port United's Matt Mifsud and Basil Bullock, from the Westpac Port Panthers, are the youngsters to keep a close eye on. "Most importantly, this weekend is all about opportunities and making the most of them. "Everyone is very excited about the prospect of playing with the best in their local competition. "It would be remiss of me not to thank major sponsor Rydges and all parties involved who have made this concept a reality."

Gates open from 10.15am with the main game - Newcastle Jets v Perth Glory - to kick off at 2.30pm.

Football Mid-North Coast first grade:
Colin Willis - Macleay Valley Rangers
Paul Clarke - Macleay Valley Rangers
Steve Morn - Macleay Valley Rangers
Brant van der Linden - Westpac Port Panthers
Stephen Ford - Westpac Port Panthers
Michael Ford - Westpac Port Panthers
Matt Ramm - Westpac Port Panthers
Josh Peir - Westpac Port Panthers
Toby Glover - Westpac Port Panthers
Craig Donaldson - Westpac Port Panthers
Tim Cook - Great Lakes
Dane Ellis - Great Lakes
Brodie Wynter - Great Lakes
Beau Wynter - Great Lakes
Tom Adams - Port United
Ryley Lang - Port United
Coach - Michael Chandler
Assistant coach - Martin Ansell
Manager - Roger MacGibbon
Trainer - Peter Vincent

Football Mid-North Coast under 19s:
Sam Potter - Macleay Valley Rangers
Basil Bullock - Westpac Port Panthers
Dylan Williams - Westpac Port Panthers
Nathaniel Glavurdic - Westpac Port Panthers
Mitch Davis - Westpac Port Panthers
Josh Neville - Westpac Port Panthers
Bray Smith - Great Lakes
Justin Dougherty - Great Lakes
Darren Willis - Great Lakes
Wade Perram - Great Lakes
Beau Wynter - Great Lakes
Daniel Geraghty - Great Lakes
Courtney Perrin - Old Bar
Alex Gillespie - Port United
Jonathon Cook - Port United
Brendon Prince - Port United
Matt Mifsud - Port United
Jarrad Smith - Macleay Valley Rangers
Coach - Gene Mazzone
Manager - Steve Pincham
Trainer - Peter Vincent


Report courtesy of Port Macquarie News

As you are aware An A-League Trial Match will be take place at the Port Macquarie Regional Stadium on Saturday 14 July 2007 starting 2.30pm. Plans are underway to have Representative Matches preceding this A-League match.

Having these matches in our local area is a fantastic event giving all of us the opportunity to see Australian Football at its best.

This year the A-League match is starting at 2.30pm with possible Representative Matches starting earlier that morning and afternoon.

To enable all of our football community to be able to participate and attend this event the following deferments to Matches Scheduled for Saturday 14th July 2007 have been made;

All Friday Night Football for Friday 13 July 2007 is to continue as per the scheduled draws.

All Saturday Matches ZONE WIDE both competitive, non-competitive / Rooball (excluding Premier League) scheduled for Saturday 14th July 2007 will be deferred to Sunday 15th July 2007 using the original times and venues as per the draw.

All Football Mid North Coast Premier League Matches scheduled for Saturday 14th July 2007 will be deferred to the vacant round on Saturday 28th July 2007 using the original times and venues as per the draw.

Leon Bean
Secretary
Football Mid North Coast

On paper, Northern NSW Football's 15 and 17 years teams for the upcoming Football Federation Australia (FFA) Girls National Youth Championships look set to take it to their more fancied rivals from other States when competition gets underway on July 7.

For 15's coach Krystal Gollan, a team selected with youth as a key ingredient is a decision that will hopefully pay dividends at this years championship but also those to follow. Three (3) players Georgia Peterson, Sarah Grist and Tara Andrews are still under 13, whilst Sarah O'Connor, Courtney Miller, Ashli Deane and Sophie Jones are Under 14 players. All will be eligible for selection again in 2008.

Three (3) players back up from the 2006 National Championships - goalkeeper Kali Mae Anderson; Australian Under 17 representative Rhali Dobson and key midfielder Rachel Wynne.

Of the players selected, twelve (12) of the girls have participated in the Johnny Warren Football Foundation program in the last two years and the technique of these players is an integral part of the teams strength.

Coach Gollan is looking forward to the girls attacking mode of football.

"I'm very happy to be working with such a good group of attack minded players who love to go forward," Gollan said. "And whilst defensively further work is needed, I'm expecting a number of the players selected to catch the eye of institute and possibly National selectors."

The 15's squad fields players from six (6) of the seven (7) Northern NSW Football zones, with Gollan stating that this showed the value of the increased competition at Under 15 level throughout Northern NSW and the benefits of State Youth League players getting regular matches against good opposition. The 17's squad also reflects the depth of talent across Northern NSW with players from each zone represented in the Nationals team.

Highlighting the rosters are four (4) Under 17 Australian representative players in Emily Van Egmond, Melissa Redmond, Libby Sharpe and Taleah Doyle.

A total of six (6) players from last years Nationals team have been reselected, with Laura Byrnes, Laura Hall, Danielle Buttsworth, Kelsie Redman, Libby Sharpe and Gemma Simon eager to improve on last years 6th place, with a spot in the Top 4 the objective.

Four (4) players have been picked for the first time in the Northern team and include Sophie Towner, Ashley Gordon, Gabriel Macdonald and Rhianni Cipta.

For some of the squad, this may be a final chance to impress selectors and open the door for a future professional career in the sport according to 17's coach Anthony Richards.

"I'm confident the girls are ready. They have really worked hard to secure their place in the team and collectively are looking forward to the challenge of competing at the highest possible youth level within Australia," Richards said. "We have a good mix of youth in Emily Van Egmond being the youngest who will turn 14 at this years championship and the maturity of outgoing captains Laura Hall and Laura Byrnes."

The FFA Girls National Youth Championships get underway at BCU International Stadium at Coffs Harbour from Saturday July 7th and continue until Saturday July 14th.

See 19th June news item '15 & 17s Girls NNSWSF Squads' for team details.

David Cromarty
Marketing & Communications Manager
Northern NSW Football

Witness some of Australia's best National A League football players in a pre-season hit out between the Newcastle Jets and Perth Glory.

At the Port Macquarie Regional Sports Stadium, Saturday July 14.

Jets Pre-season build up

The 3rd annual Hyundai A/League Preseason Cup kicks off in Port Macquarie on Saturday July 14th with Newcastle Jets taking on Perth Glory.

The Pre-season Cup is an ideal chance for teams to gain much needed match practice in the lead up to the season proper kicking off in late August.

In preparation for the Port Macquarie clash the Jets have arranged a number of trial matches against NBN State League sides in the coming weeks and also face the NBN Select side.

Newcastle have signed 3 local Newcastle players as trainees for the 2007-08 season of the Hyundai A-League. Hamilton Olympic's Jason Hoffman, Lake Macquarie's Ben McNamara and Ben Kanterovski have all been given contracts. As trainees, they can only be called up into the senior squad if one of the top 23 players picks up a long-term injury.

Newcastle have shown in the past however, that they are willing to give their trainees a senior contract if they perform as trainees, with Tarek Elrich, Ben Kennedy and Troy Hearfield all starting their time at the club as trainees.

Hoffman and McNamara are both regulars in the first team for their State League clubs, while 15-year-old Kanterovski is still at school, attending Lambton High and is also in the Northern New South Wales 15 years state squad playing the under card game versus Football Mid North Coast.

Match Day Details:
Saturday July 14th Port Macquarie Regional Stadium
(Airport Turn-off from Hastings River Drive)
10.15am - Gates Open
10.45am - FMNC Youth V NNSW 15 Yrs State Squad NNSW
12.15pm - FMNC Seniors V Jets NBN Youth Select
2.30pm - MAIN GAME - Newcastle Jets V Perth Glory

Admission:
General Admission : $10
Reserved Grandstand $15

Tickets Available from:
Port Macquarie Visitor Information Centre:
Cnr Gordon & Gore Streets, Port Macquarie
ph. 1300 303 155 or 02 6581 8000
Hours of Operation:
Weekdays: 8.30am to 5.00pm
Weekends & Public Holidays: 9.00am to 4.00pm

Matildas To Inspire Next Generation
At Coffs Harbour

In a first for the highly successful Telstra Football Anytime (TFA) program, a 'girls only' clinic will be conducted in Coffs Harbour on August 10-12, with the young players getting the best in coaching advice from women's national squad representative and Northern NSW Football marquee female player Jenna Tristram.

With the spectacular Coffs Harbour BCU International Stadium as the venue, the young players will be given the royal treatment in this unique grassroots program. Not only will participants receive the finest in coaching advice from Tristram but they will also receive free tickets to the Sunday Matildas Olympic Qualifier match at the stadium and participate in half time activities including a demonstration of their football skills on the field.

TFA is an introductory football program for boys and girls aged 5 - 12 years and is being delivered nationally by the Football Federation Australia. Coordinated by Northern NSW Football and using accredited TFA coaches including Jenna Tristram the program encourages children to experience football in a fun game based environment.

"This is an amazing opportunity for young female players to participate in the clinic as well as witness the Matildas in action and receive coaching from one of the national squads rising stars." Northern NSW Football Staff Development Coach Anthony Richards said.


Although sidelined by injury, Tristram is excited about the opportunity to impart some of her skills onto a selection of young players.

"Playing in the match would be the ultimate but this is right up there, being able to pass on some knowledge to these young players and let them experience the atmosphere of an international match will be loads of fun," Tristram said.

The TFA program will be conducted at:
BCU International Stadium, Coffs Harbour
Fri 10th, Sat 11th & Sun 12th August 2007.
Friday & Saturday 4pm - 5.45pm
Sunday 12pm - 2.30pm





NB: There are still some spots left available for any players from the FMNC area that wish to attend - please contact the FMNC office for more details.

David Cromarty
Marketing & Communications Manager
Northern NSW Football

Noel Lanagan
President
Old Bar Barbarians Football Club

Telstra is proud to be a major supporter of Australian sport in all its colour and diversity. As well as acknowledging today's sporting elite, we also value the role that grassroots sport clubs play in our community. That's why we've decided to team up with the Football Federation Australia to help give local football clubs across the country some extra support.

Over the past five years the Telstra Assistance Fund has proudly supplied thousands of sport and community clubs with much-needed equipment. This year, we'll give away up to $250,000 worth of football equipment. From nets and footballs, to cones and training bibs, the fund gives your junior players what they need to become the next generation of football stars.

Applications to the Telstra Football Assistance Fund close on 1 August 2007.

Click the following link to find out more: www.beinvolved.telstra.com

Girls National Youth Squads Confirmed

Northern NSW Football Coaching & Development staff have confirmed the final line-ups for the 15 Years and 17 Years girls squads for the FFA National Youth Championships to be held at BCU International Stadium at Coffs Harbour from July 7-14th.

Congratulations are extended to the following players on their selection for the Northern NSW teams;

David Smith
Football Manager
Northern NSW Football

13th June 2007
Telstra Football Anytime - Bulahdelah

There will be a Telstra Football Anytime Coaching Clinic during the July School Holidays at Bulahdelah.

Date: Tues 10th till Thur 12th July
Time: from 9.00am - 11.30am each day

For further information, contact:
Steve Locke, Ph: 4997 4697

Leon Bean
Secretary
Football Mid North Coast

Northern NSW Football Coaching & Development staff have confirmed the final 13 Boys Northern team list taking part in 'friendly' games in Queensland in September/October.

There will be two (2) 13 Boys teams, one Hunter team and one Northern team,

Congratulations are extended to the following players on their selection for the Northern team;

Samuel Robson: FAR NORTH COAST
Robert Tinning: FAR NORTH COAST
Jonathon Camilleri: FAR NORTH COAST
Keanu Sparkes-Young: FAR NORTH COAST
Samuel Monaghan: MID NORTH COAST
Reece Coleman: MID NORTH COAST
Jack Lewis: MID NORTH COAST
Sam Wilson: MID NORTH COAST
Benson Pronk: MID NORTH COAST
Timothy Higgins: NORTH COAST
Dominic Haupt: NORTH COAST
Michael Finlayson: NORTH COAST
Ryan Cole: NORTH COAST
Sterling Wylie: NORTHERN INLAND
James Eccles: NORTHERN INLAND
George Rixon: NORTHERN INLAND

David Smith
Football Manager
Northern NSW Football

FOOTBALL CAMP
JULY 2007

AGES 8 - 12 YEARS

WHERE: South Street Fields, Stewart Parade, Tuncurry
WHEN: Monday 9th July - Thursday 12th July,
TIME: 9am - 12pm
COST: $99.00

Each player also receives: shirt ball water bottle

Application Form is now available for download...
(to download, right click on file & choose 'Save Target As...')

Suzanne Campbell
Football Mid North Coast

The Australian Government through the Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs invite you to apply for the Volunteer Small Equipment Grants - 2007.

Grants of up to $3000 are available to assist community organisations in buying small equipment items that will make the work of their volunteers safer, easier and more enjoyable. Additionally for sports based organisations, particularly those that support the involvement of children, the funding is available to help cover the cost of items that are required for their day to day running.

Football NSW CEO Michael Quarmby is urging all clubs and associations to apply saying "this is a fantastic opportunity for all clubs to take advantage of a grant that would be of great benefit to them. The Government has allocated funding specifically to help you, now it's in your hands to be proactive and make sure you apply".

There are two different grants for which you may apply: the Volunteer Small Equipment Grant, or the Volunteer Small Equipment Grant - Sport. Clubs and associations are eligible for both however must only apply for one. The difference between them is the items you can request.

If you are to apply for the Volunteer Small Equipment Grant - 2007,
an example of items you can request include:
- Computer/laptop
- Fridge/Freezer
- Sunshade/marquee
- Digital camera
- Video camera
- Public Address (PA) systems
- Fire extinguisher/Blankets
- Microwave
- Television
- Tables

If you are to apply for the Volunteer Small Equipment Grant - Sports,
an example of items you can request include:
- Sports Uniforms
- Sports Equipment
- Coach and referee training
- Sporting travel

Applications close 5:00pm Friday 22nd June 2007

For more information on the grant and for application forms please CLICK HERE

Leon Bean
Secretary
Football Mid North Coast

TO ALL FMNC CLUBS

Football Mid North Coast have organised a bus to take interested persons to the Olympic Qualifying match between the Matildas and Korea.

The trip is open to anyone interested; however it is aimed at our female players first.

Where: Coffs Harbour International Stadium, Coffs Harbour

When: Sunday 10th June, 2007

Kick-off is at 3:00pm

The coach will be leaving the Forster-Tuncurry area at approximately 10:00am, and will pick up along the way at Taree, Kew, Port Macquarie, Kempsey (and others if required).

Cost: The bus fare has been subsidised by FMNC (depending on numbers)
Entry into the match is:
Children (6-14 years) $ 5.00
Concession: $10.00
Adults: from $15.00
Families: $30.00
Entry may also be subsidised, again depending on numbers.

Please pass this information on to your players and their families. Expressions of interest in attending (names and contact numbers) should be directed to the competition centre office.

Suzanne Campbell
Football Mid North Coast

The Port Macquarie-Hastings Council has secured a Pre Season A-League match between the Newcastle Jets and Perth Glory at the Port Macquarie regional Stadium Saturday July 14th, with Tickets going on Sale Thursday June 7th.

Tickets will be available from the Port Macquarie Visitor Information Centre from Thursday, Cnr Gordon and Gore Sts or by phoning 6581 8000

After a successful Pre Season match in 2006 (QLD Roar) the Newcastle Jets have chosen the Port Macquarie venue over a range of competing regional centres. The Jets have highlighted the facility offered and the local community support was instrumental in securing the event for the region.

Organisers are confident that Grand Stand Tickets will sell out quickly, with pricing $15 for allocated grandstand seating or $10 for General admission tickets. The Fixture will also include Local Football Mid North Coast representative sides and the Jets Youth Team.

Match Day Details:
Saturday July 14th Port Macquarie Regional Stadium
(Airport Turn-off from Hastings River Drive)
10.15am - Gates Open
10.45am - FMNC Youth V NNSW 15 Yrs State Squad NNSW
12.15pm - FMNC Seniors V Jets NBN Youth Select
2.30pm - MAIN GAME - Newcastle Jets V Perth Glory

Admission:
General Admission : $10
Reserved Grandstand $15

Tickets Available from: Thursday 7th June 2007
Port Macquarie Visitor Information Centre:
Cnr Gordon & Gore Streets, Port Macquarie
ph. 1300 303 155 or 02 6581 8000
Hours of Operation:
Weekdays: 8.30am to 5.00pm
Weekends & Public Holidays: 9.00am to 4.00pm

Nerds FC Series 2 Starts Saturday 9th June at 7.30pm on SBS

The Nerds FC Podcasts are back! Once again the Nerds FC podcasts will provide unique, exciting and hilarious content that will further enhance the Nerds FC fan’s viewing experience.

The podcasts will highlight the quintessential moments from the previous episode and preview the next show, as well as include important unique content. What will make the 2007 podcasts even more exciting is that they will be presented in the mock news style made famous by the masters of tongue-in-cheek 'CNNN' and 'The Daily Show' with John Stewart, under the title 'Nerd News'.

A revitalised program wouldn't be complete without a new host. We've gone one better and gotten ourselves two! Rising star Amali Ward (of Australian Idol and Channel V fame) and Phillip "Mono" Massaad, one of the stars of the original Nerds FC series.

There are some brand new segments, such as Mono's Mailbag, where Mono will answer the best fan email for that week. Some of the great segments from series 1 will be returning, like the Nerd's 'Number One Random Fact' segment, where each nerd gave their favourite fact from their obscure field of interest.

The first of eleven Podcasts will be available this Saturday the 26th of May from 8pm, once again free to download. For more information on the Podcasts and the TV series go to www.sbs.com.au/nerdsfc

The Kempsey Hornets U/14 team has withdrawn from the competition.

At this stage each match involving the Kempsey Hornets U/14 team should be treated and recorded as a 3-0 forfeit to the opposing team.

Each week there will be one bye and one forfeit for that age group. After speaking with the Draw Manager there are a number of problems doing a redraw for this age group. A redraw would mean major changes to the entire Friday night competition for all teams. There would be errors with importing the current results and result table for that age group into a new draw etc.

To date the team that has the bye has chosen to play the team that has the forfeit in a friendly 'trial match' atmosphere where field availability permits. This will be approved each week to both the team having the bye and the team having the forfeit if they would like to continue with this practice.

Leon Bean
Secretary
Football Mid North Coast

TO ALL SOUTHERN FMNC CLUBS

An informal meeting has been scheduled:
When: Monday 28/05/07
Where: Tuncurry Bowling Club,
Parkes Street, Tuncurry
Time: 7:00pm

This meeting is to discuss issues and concerns that have arisen so far regarding the 2007 competition.

Topics for discussion will include:
Withdrawal of teams from competition, and possible options available to alter draw
Bulahdelah Soccer Club: Regrades and revisiting home/away for senior men
Taree Wildcats: Discussion regarding Women’s team
Women playing in men's competition
Other matters if time permits

The meeting will be held in the Boardroom of Tuncurry Bowling Club. Seating is limited so please limit to one club representative. The club coffee shop is available and open to 10pm.

Suzanne Campbell
Football Mid North Coast

As you are aware An A-League Trial Match will be take place at the Port Macquarie Regional Stadium on Saturday 14 July 2007 starting 2.30pm. Plans are underway to have Representative Matches preceding this A-League match.

Having these matches in our local area is a fantastic event giving all of us the opportunity to see Australian Football at its best.

This year the A-League match is starting at 2.30pm with possible Representative Matches starting earlier that morning and afternoon.

To enable all of our football community to be able to participate and attend this event the following deferments to Matches Scheduled for Saturday 14th July 2007 have been made;

All Friday Night Football for Friday 13 July 2007 is to continue as per the scheduled draws.

All Saturday Matches ZONE WIDE both competitive, non-competitive / Rooball (excluding Premier League) scheduled for Saturday 14th July 2007 will be deferred to Sunday 15th July 2007 using the original times and venues as per the draw.

All Football Mid North Coast Premier League Matches scheduled for Saturday 14th July 2007 will be deferred to the vacant round on Saturday 28th July 2007 using the original times and venues as per the draw.

Leon Bean
Secretary
Football Mid North Coast

Brent Smith
President
Bulahdelah SC

GREEN & GOLD ARMY TEAM UP WITH JOHNNY WARREN FOOTBALL FOUNDATION

Australia's national football teams supporters group, the Green and Gold Army (GGArmy), and the Johnny Warren Football Foundation (JWFF) have recently formalised a partnership to maintain the legacy and vision of Australia's greatest football ambassador.

The Green and Gold Army will soon continue production on a series of commemorative merchandise honoring the most famous of Socceroo skippers, raising funds for the JWFF's important grassroots football programs.

Green and Gold Army Organising Committee member Tim Buchanan is excited by the formalisation of an already strong relationship. "There is a tremendous synergy between the Green and Gold Army and the JWFF and we are pleased to be moving forward with the alignment," says Buchanan. "Johnny was a great supporter of the concept of the 'GGArmy' and was an official ambassador of the group in its embryonic stages. The GGArmy has had a great deal to do with the foundation in the past and raised money for their programs through merchandise and events. The group is now stepping up our relationship is looking forward to some successful joint inititiatives that put in place finances to resource pathways for future Socceroos and Matildas."

JWFF Chairman Andrew Kemeny says that being involved with the national team's supporters group is a great partnership for the JWFF. "The GGArmy represent more than 10,000 passionate Australian football fans in more than 50 countries around the world. It is a group that shares many of the ideals that Johnny held dear. We are happy to be working with them to build the profile of the JWFF and have nothing but praise of their on-going assistance in growing the grassroots of Australian football."

Regional football will be the focus for the 2007 Pre-Season Cup competition, with Maroochydore, Port Macquarie, Orange as well the cities of Darwin, Geelong, Launceston and Canberra all featuring on the itinerary of the pre-cursor to the Hyundai A-League 2007/08 season.

Like last year, the competition will be divided into two groups of four, with Adelaide United, Melbourne Victory, Perth Glory & Newcastle Jets in Group A and Central Coast Mariners, Wellington Phoenix, Queensland Roar & Sydney FC in Group B.

The competition starts on the weekend of the 14-15 July, with Central Coast hosting the Wellington Phoenix at Bluetongue Stadium, the Newcastle Jets hosting Perth Glory at Port Macquarie, the Roar hosting Sydney at Maroochydore and a re-match of the Hyundai A-League 2007 Grand Final between Melbourne and Adelaide will be staged at Aurora Stadium in Launceston.

The top two teams from each group go through to the knockout playoffs, with the two winners from that match going into the Grand Final. The other teams involved will play matches as well during these two weeks.

Details for Port Macquarie match:
Newcastle Jets V Perth Glory
Date: Sat 14th July 2007
Kick Off: 2.30pm
Venue: Port Macquarie Regional Stadium

Noel Lanagan
President
Old Bar Barbarians Football Club

PARENT rage is well documented on the sidelines of children's sporting events, but now coaches are getting in on the action.

Football NSW has sent an email to more than 1000 clubs after a torrent of complaints about abusive coaches.

"The latest call today was about a 45-year-old coach of an under 8s team who got down into the face of a child and yelled abuse at him and belittled him in front of his team mates until he broke down in tears. Why?
Because he didn't kick the ball straight!!!!," the email said.

Michelle Hanley, member protection information officer at Football NSW, said she sent the email to steer the game's focus back towards fun.

"What was to be gained by reducing this child to tears? AND, how does this help the child enjoy the game?" she wrote. "I am ABSOLUTELY appalled at some of the things I am hearing about how the clubs chose to deal with these issues. Many think that asking the child to leave the club is the answer!!!"

Football NSW has 220,000 players, about 180,000 of them children.

Coach behaviour is being targeted as part of the Sports Rage Prevention Program run by NSW Sport and Recreation. Sports Rage Prevention kits were sent to clubs last November. About 1000 of the 4000 kits went to soccer clubs.

A spokesman for the Minister for Sport, Graham West, said the program had been well received. It began as a poster campaign and grew into an instructional DVD last year.

Further changes are expected, but the spokesman said responsibility lay with individuals. "The ultimate answer to sports rage is people taking responsibility for their behaviour," he said. "It's important that people understand the impact of their rage not only on their own families but to the sporting community at large," he said.

The president of Football NSW, Ian Holmes, said coach rage was a societal problem. "We're trying to work through it as best we can," he said. "We're trying to ensure that the win-win philosophy in everyday life does not filter down into junior sport."

Most coaches were volunteers, and many were educated through DVDs outlining drills and conduct requirements. Mr Holmes said ensuring that the coaches provided children with a fun environment was a "moral responsibility".

Marty Beesley, who coaches an under-7s team in Collaroy, said children looked up to him as a role model and took on his advice like "sponges". "We got a pack about coaching but it's all common sense, really," he said. "You'll always get someone who'll take it too far."

Jonathan Elvy, 6, has been playing soccer for three years. He said he liked his coach. "He's nice, and kind," he said at training last night. His mother, Naomi, said: "In these age groups, taking to the field is not competitive. There are no reasons to yell at kids this age."

- Above report courtesy of the Sydney Morning Herald








The Dept Sport & Recreation website contains a variety of behaviour management (sport rage) guidelines that would be of interest to club administrators & others.

From the website one can print off easy-to-use documents for implementing sport rage prevention strategies.

Included are five sport rage prevention kits, each tailored towards a different club member: the parent, the player, the coach, the referee/umpire and the ground official.
These kits contain fact sheets, comic strips and quizzes and are designed for club administrators to download and distribute among club members in order to raise awareness about sport rage.

Link: www.dsr.nsw.gov.au

Noel Lanagan
President
Old Bar Barbarians Football Club

The following grounds are CLOSED:

Tinonee
Omaru
Wingham
Frederickton
Camden Haven Rooball off

Leon Bean
Secretary
Football Mid North Coast

NNSWSF have announced the State Team train on squads:

Leon Bean
Secretary
Football Mid North Coast

Informal meetings are to be held on the following dates and venues;

Southern Competition Clubs:
7pm, Wednesday 2nd May 2007 at Taree Leagues Club
Cowper Street, Taree

Northern Competition Clubs:
7pm, Thursday 3rd May 2007 at Telegraph Point Sport and Recreation Club
Mooney Street, Telegraph Point

The President or their representative of each member club is invited to attend their respective Competition Meeting.

Topics for discussion:
:: FMNC Constitution
:: 2007 Competition
:: Issues / concerns with the 2007 registration process
:: Disciplinary Committees for 2007
:: Dual registration
:: Any other matters as time permits

Any enquiries can be directed to either office.

Leon Bean
Secretary
Football Mid North Coast

An approved FFA Junior Licence Coaching Course is being held on Sunday 6th & 13th May 2007 at Tuffins Lane, Port Macquarie. There are limited places available.

Contact your club secretary for an application form.

This may be the last Junior Coaching Course for this season.

Any interested applicant who wishes to complete a junior coaching course this season is encouraged to participate in this course.

Course Details:
Cost: $ 125 (Cheques to be made payable to NNSW Football Federation)
Course covers 16 hours. Two days 9am - 5pm.
Participants will need training gear so as to be actively involved.
Cost includes all course notes, reference book, a DVD, and a shirt.
A pen and paper is advisable.

Leon Bean
Secretary
Football Mid North Coast

The 2MCFM radio station will again feature a weekly 10 minute football segment on it's 'Biff, Bash & Barge' sports show.



DJ Nik James has a new timeslot of 6 - 7pm on Friday nights & is very happy to continue to promote football throughout our area.


Any club wanting to promote an event, air a story, player milestones etc can do so by telephoning 2MCFM on 6583 8088 before 9am Thursdays.

Leon Bean
Secretary
Football Mid North Coast

The following courses are being run by NSW Sport & Recreation;

Elastoplasts Strapsmart Workshops:
Port Macquarie Indoor Stadium, Wed 16th May 6pm to 9pm. $70pp

Elastoplasts Strapsmart Workshops:
Kempsey PCYC, Wed 23 May 6pm to 9pm $70 pp

Speed & Agility Course:
Ballina Seagulls Rugby League Club, Sat 23 June 2007 1pm to 4pm. $30 pp

Massage Course:
Lismore Workers Club, Thu 7 & 14 June 2007 6pm to 9pm. $75 pp

For further information please contact NSW Sport & Recreation on 6618 0400

Leon Bean
Secretary
Football Mid North Coast

Old Bar Barbarians Football Club
2007 Senior Teams Launch

To All Women's, Premier League, 1st Division & Over 35's Players, Senior Team Sponsor's, Officials, Guests, Barbarrackers & Supporter's

The committee of the Old Bar Barbarians Football Club Inc invite you to attend our Senior Teams Launch to be held at the home of our Major Sponsors, Club Old Bar, 1 Belford St Old Bar on:-

Tuesday, 24th April 2007 from 7.00pm.

Our 2007 season will be launched by our very special guest Mr Andy Harper (pictured) who is one of the countries leading Football commentators. He was an accomplished player in his own right playing over 300 games in the National Soccer league.

Andy has been a commentator on SBS covering the 1998 World Cup, covered the European Championships in 2000 and 2004 with Fox Sports, hosted channels 9's coverage of the 2002 World Cup and in July 2006 he joined the Fox Sports team covering the A-League and he co-hosts the Total Football show with Robbie Slater & Simon Hill. He is also a regular contributor as an expert football commentator in the print and electronic media's coverage of football in Australia and boasts good friends such as Mark Viduka.

He is also an acclaimed Author having written books such as "Shelia's, Wog's & Poofter's" with his good friend, the late, great Johnny Warren, "The Incomplete Autobiography of Johnny Warren" and "Soccer in Australia".

His latest booked is titled "Socceroos - Voodoo to Destiny" which follows the path of Australia's National Team to the 2006 World Cup. The new book will be on sale on the night for $30.00 (normal retail price is $40.00) and Andy is more than happy to personally autograph it for those who purchase one.

Please join us for a great night and help us celebrate what promises to be another exciting year for the Senior Barbarians Teams in 2007.

PLEASE NOTE
  Additional guests (parent's, partners, wife's etc) are also invited to attend at a cost of $12.00 per head for the food that is being provided. Player's, Sponsor's, invited guests & Official's do not pay.
  Any drinks purchased on the night are at the expense of the players and their guests.
  Players under the age of 18 MUST be accompanied by an adult

So that the proper catering arrangements can be made, please RSVP to Noel Lanagan on:
(H) 6553 3357, (W) 6551 5280
or (M) 0419 464 105 before 15th April 2007.

Noel Lanagan
President
Old Bar Barbarians Football Club

Leon Bean
Secretary
Football Mid North Coast

Leon Bean
Secretary
Football Mid North Coast

MATILDAS TO CALL COFFS HARBOUR HOME
FOR BEIJING QUALIFYING CAMPAIGN

The Australian Women´s national team, the Matildas, will call the NSW Coastal city of Coffs Harbour home for their qualification matches for the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

The Australian team must overcome Hong Kong, Chinese Taipei and Asia´s top-ranked team DPR Korea (North Korea) if they are to appear in their third successive Olympic football tournament.

The Matildas will play all three of their crucial home qualification matches at the BCU International Stadium, and also spend a significant amount of time in camp in Coffs Harbour prior to this September´s FIFA Women´s World Cup in China.

The Matildas will debut in Coffs Harbour against Hong Kong on Saturday 7 April, followed by DPR Korea on Sunday 10 June and the final home qualifying match against Chinese Taipei on Sunday 12 August.

The Matildas are currently ranked at an all-time high of 14 in the FIFA Women´s World Rankings on the back of a second-placed finish in last year´s AFC Women´s Asian Cup and their qualification for the World Cup.  The Matildas also recorded comprehensive victories last month against Myanmar, Uzbekistan and Chinese Taipei in the preliminary stage of Olympic qualifying.

Football Federation Australia (FFA) chief executive Ben Buckley says: “We are very pleased that Coffs Harbour will host the Matildas in their vital qualification matches and on behalf of the FFA I would like to sincerely thank the Coffs Harbour City Council, and also the NSW Government for their continuing support for football in this state.

“The last few years have been wonderful for Australian football and the Matildas have played a significant role with their on-field success, notably in qualifying for the FIFA Women´s World Cup. “The training facilties and stadium in Coffs Harbour are first class and will provide the team with every opportunity for success in these crucial matches.’

“Coffs Harbour has had the pleasure of hosting the Matildas in 2001 with their last visit attracting a crowd in excess of 5,000 spectators,’ said Coffs Harbour City Councillor Bill Palmer. “With these matches being crucial qualification matches for the Beijing Olympics, I´m sure we´re going to see even more supporters out at the BCU International Stadium for their upcoming internationals.

“With our very own Matilda, Jenna Tristram, being a likely part of the squad, I´m positive the community will have even more reason to get behind the team for the games against Hong Kong, North Korea and Chinese Taipei.’

NSW Premier, Morris Iemma welcomed the news that football fans in the region would have the opportunity to see Australia´s elite female footballers in such important matches. "The NSW Government, through its Major Events Board, is pleased to support Coffs Harbour City Council in bringing the Matildas' 2008 Olympic Games qualification matches to Coffs Harbour, one of the jewels of the NSW North Coast,’ Mr Iemma said.

“The Matildas have already qualified for this year's Women's World Cup in China and their recent performances have seen them deservedly attain their highest-ever position in the FIFA world rankings. “I am sure the Coffs Harbour community will strongly support the Matildas as they strive to qualify for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in a group that includes Asia's top women's team - DPR Korea.

“The Government's support for the Matildas' Olympic Games home qualification matches is recognition of the growth of women's football and part of its four-year partnership with Football Federation Australia to make New South Wales the home of football in Australia. “This includes the Socceroos' prime international matches such as Asian Cup qualifiers, World Cup qualifiers and playoffs plus friendly internationals such as the Uruguay match on 2 June."

BCU International Stadium has hosted a number of national team matches over the years notably the Qantas Socceroos´ preliminary qualification matches for the 2001 FIFA World Cup.  Coffs Harbour is also the current home of the National Youth Championships for both boys and girls.

FIXTURES

Australia v Hong Kong - Saturday 7 April, 3pm

BCU International Stadium, Coffs Harbour

Australia v North Korea - Sunday 10 June, 3pm

BCU International Stadium, Coffs Harbour

Australia v Chinese Taipei - Sunday 12 August, 3pm

BCU International Stadium, Coffs Harbour

TICKETS

Tickets will go on sale to the general public from 9am (AEST) Monday 26 March, 2007.
Tickets are available from Coffs Harbour City Council´s central ticketing system,
located at the Jetty Memorial Theatre,
Phone: 02 6652 8088 Mon-Fri 10.00am – 4.00pm,
online via www.coffsharbour.nsw.gov.au
or at the gate on match day.

Peter Smith
Communications Manager
Football Federation Australia

Report by Col Willis Macleay Valley Argus



THE Coastline Credit Union Macleay Valley Rangers Football Club first grade side has continued their amazing record at the annual Port United six-a-side tournament. The title holders of the last year's premier league secured their third straight win at the tournament and in the process picked up a healthy $1500 in prize money for their efforts.

The team can confidently lay claim to be the superior team at this shortened version of the game as this victory not only gave them a hattrick of titles but showed their dominance after collecting their fifth winner's cheque in the six-year history of the game.

The tournament consisted of 16 teams with half of them coming from Sydney rounding out the numbers. Rangers won their three games on the Saturday, convincingly beating Mayfield (Sydney) 4-0, Port Saints 5-1, and Gunnedah 7-0. The trio of wins placed them at the top of the points table going into Sunday's semi-final.

The first game on Sunday was against a very youthful Port Panthers second side, but Rangers had little trouble running out winners. However, from then on they were pushed all the way having to come from behind to beat the strong Port United side 2-1 to reach the final. The team was on the verge of being knocked out as the home side took the lead in the second half with only 5 minutes remaining. But they levelled through Andrew Potter and inside the last minute of the game Matt Johnstone gave his team the lead with a neat finish to allow them to progress into the final against their arch rivals Port Panthers.

The final was a fast action-packed game with both teams showing plenty of skills mixed in with some aggressive defence with the referee having his hands full controlling the game.

Panthers took an early lead but Rangers hit back with a Johnstone special, when he blasted home with a free kick from 10m out. Josh Taylor gave Rangers the lead with a similar strike to Johnstone's but Panthers then levelled up again for a 2-2 score at full time. A quality turn and shot from Taylor in the golden goal extra time period gave his side the $1500 payout.

Rangers were best served by Steve Morn and Johnstone who both proved almost impossible to pass in defence with their aggressive tackling and when the need arose to attack the both contributed in the goal scoring department with Morn notching up two goals and Johnstone seven. None were more valuable than his winning goal in the semi-final.

Both players were rewarded for their good form by being selected in the Oxley Manning representative side. However, Johnstone declined due to work and family commitments leaving Morn to join team mates Clarke, Taylor and Col Willis in the representative squad to play in rep games in the near future.

Report courtesy of the Macleay Valley Argus

Harry Williams was the first Indigenous Australian to be selected for the National Team, and was part of the Socceroos team that competed in the 1974 World Cup.

In honour of this outstanding Australian, Soccer NSW is proud to announce the 2nd Annual Harry Williams Cup, Australia´s first Indigenous Soccer Tournament.

The Harry Williams Cup, to be held at Valentine Sports Park, Glenwood in April 2007, is part of the groundbreaking Soccer NSW Indigenous Development Pathway (IDP), aimed at increasing participation rates and the skill levels of Indigenous soccer players within the Soccer NSW boundaries of Sydney Metropolitan, Riverina, Southern Branch and Western Branch.

Soccer NSW will be offering equipment, training and playing opportunities for Indigenous players in the Harry Williams Cup. The age groups for the tournament are as follows:

Boys:
U12 (born 1995-1997)
U14 (born 1993-1994)
U16 (born 1991-1992)

Girls:
U14 (born 1993-1995)
U16 (born 1991-1992)

Regional and Metropolitan Trials will be run in February and March to recruit players for the Harry Williams Cup.

Metropolitan Trials will be held on Friday 9th March at Valentine Sports Park, Glenwood. For further information contact Renee Cassell on (02) 8814 4429.

For all Regional Trials dates please contact:

Southern Branch- George Kulcsar- Soccer NSW (02) 4422 0300 or

Ray Smith– NSW Sport and Recreation 0418 212 207

Western Branch– Richard Evans Soccer NSW 0419 249 799

Riverina– Mark Leman Soccer NSW 0407 267 736

All players, coaches and managers interested in participating will need to fill out the following forms.
(to download, right click on file & choose 'Save Target As...')

The Indigenous teams formed will compete against non-Indigenous school and Association based teams. The HWC will again offer NSW Association and club teams an opportunity to test themselves against teams from outside their boundaries as well as offer cultural and social interaction and education with the Indigenous teams and community.

If you would like to register your team, please contact Elizabeth Queixalos on (02) 8814 4421, or complete the Team Nomination Form below.

Alan Nisbet
Operations Manager
Northern NSW Football

7th February 2007
U12 Development Day Round 1

Due to a Lake Macquarie Council function 'Loop the Lake' at Spears Pt on the 11th of March, the planned first round of the development days for the Under 12's have had to find an alternate date.

Sunday 5th March has been agreed to by the participating zones .

Please also be advised that so as to ensure their is no misunderstanding, all other age groups:
Under 11 Boys
Under 11 Girls
Under 13 Girls

Will be played on Sunday 11th March as rostered.

David Smith
Football Manager
Northern NSW Football
6th February 2007
Be Part of the Newcastle Jets TFA Program

BE PART OF THE TELSTRA FOOTBALL ANYTIME PROGRAM

The Nerds FC production team would like to invite you all along with your family and friends to

The Nerds FC 2007 Final Challenge

Watch the team take on ex Internationals and Socceroos!

YOUR INVITATION TO ATTEND
2007 COFFS COAST TIGERS WOMEN'S CUP
SAT 3RD MARCH to SUN 4TH MARCH 2007
POLWARTH DRIVE FOOTBALL FIELDS,
WEST COFFS HARBOUR, NSW.

Futbol Institute talent scout on site offering scholarship and professional opportunities

Get a team together NOW!!
Entries close 16th February

FIRST PRIZE: $1000
SECOND PRIZE: $500
CONSOLATION PRIZE: $100

For further details Phone David 66 521686 &/or see News item (5th Dec) further down this page.

Carmel Daly
Secretary
Coffs Coast Tigers FC

2nd February 2007
U11 Boys Development Squad

The Football MNC north (Oxley) U11 Boys Development Squad still has a few vacancies for the 2007 season.

This involves weekly training at Port Macquarie and monthly games at various venues.
The first development squad games are on Sun 11th March.

Anyone interested in playing and claiming one of the last remaining spots Should contact:
Greg Baldwin: Ph 0409 314 805 or 6582 5470.

Leon Bean
Secretary
Football Mid North Coast

22nd January 2007
2007 Steve Dunne Memorial Challenge


Your club is invited to participate in the

PORT MACQUARIE UNITED SOCCER CLUB
2007 STEVE DUNNE MEMORIAL CHALLENGE

Port Macquarie United Soccer Club's 6 A-side competition.
MENS & WOMENS
Saturday 3rd March and Sunday 4th March
Location : DIXIE PARK, Port Macquarie

The 'Who Dunne it' Cup
Over 35's Challenge
Friday 2nd and Saturday 3rd at night

Gregg McDonald
Competition Co-Coordinator
Steve Dunne Memorial Challenge

11th January 2007
Compulsory Club Meetings

Compulsory Club Meetings are scheduled for;

Southern Area - South of Camden Haven
Time & Date: 7.15pm Monday 22nd January
Venue: Taree Leagues Club, Cowper Street, Taree

Northern Area - North of and including Camden Haven
Time & Date: 7.15pm Wednesday 24th January
Venue: Telegraph Point Sport and Recreation Club, Mooney Street, Telegraph Point

It is essential that your Club Registrar attend. There are major changes to the registration process this year which includes compulsory FFA Registration Regulations.

It is suggested that another Club Representative also attends. You are reminded that your Club Gala Day / Carnival / Coaching Clinic Dates are required by the end of this meeting.



Leon Bean
Secretary
Football Mid North Coast

8th January 2007
Be Part of the Newcastle Jets TFA Program

BE PART OF THE NEWCASTLE JETS TFA PROGRAM

Leon Bean
Secretary
Football Mid North Coast

15th December 2006
FMNC Coaching Staff

A Representative Trial Match between the Football Mid North Coast and the Broadmeadow Magic has been scheduled for Saturday 31 March 2006 at Boronia Park, Forster. This day will be similar in operation to that of the 2006 Trial Matches.

Expressions of interest are now being sought for Coaching Staff for the 1st Grade and Under 19 FMNC Representative Squads.

Expressions of interest can be mailed, emailed or faxed to the Zone Office, Football Mid North Coast and must be received no later than the close of business Friday 12 January 2007.

Leon Bean
Secretary
Football Mid North Coast

12th December 2006
NNSWFA New Look Board

New Look Board To Take Northern Into 2007

Northern NSW Football's Annual General Meeting (AGM) has seen the appointment of two new Director's to the State football body's new look Board which has been reduced from nine (9) members to six (6).

The reduction in the Board size is a direct result of recommendations from the Crawford Report into football in Australia.

Current Board Chairman Jeffery Green was returned for a further two years, whilst Deputy Chair John Simpson retained his position. Simpson's contribution to the sport across Northern NSW was also acknowledged with a Life Membership.

Retiring Board members were Dianne Pascoe, Doug Kemp, Jim Barry, Michael Akrill and Eddie Boards.

The new Board consists of Jeffery Green, John Simpson, returning members Phillip Holt and Max Kershaw, along with newly appointed members Peter Moore and Greg Wilson.

Moore, a Senior Education Officer with school education brings a wealth of experience from the school and community sports system, together with a depth of knowledge gained through company directorships.

Wilson, a lawyer, adds even further depth to the Board with his knowledge of legal and statutory requirements for both sport and 'not for profit' organizations a welcome asset.

Chairman Jeffery Green acknowledged the contribution of the departing Board members and welcomed Moore and Wilson to the positions.

'The departing Board members have been integral in the past year to the development of the organizations new Strategic Plan and their legacy will remain, through this contribution, as the sport continues to grow in the years to come,' Green said. 'The new members bring a fresh new approach and in the case of Greg Wilson, a knowledge of the increasingly complex legalities of sport, which will be highly valued in addition to their extensive individual business acumen.'

'Collectively, I feel confident that the new look Board has the depth and experience required to take Northern NSW Football ahead through effective and efficient directorship of the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead of us,' Green concluded.


- Report courtesy of Northern NSW Football Association



11th December 2006
2007 Challenge Cup

YOUR INVITATION TO ATTEND
30th ANNUAL CHALLENGE CUP
Fri 16th, Sat 17th & Sun 18th March 2007
Coronation Park, Nambucca Heads

Peter Lennox
President
Nambucca Heads Strikers FC

11th December 2006
Merry Xmas

Leon Bean
Secretary
Football Mid North Coast

5th December 2006
Coffs Coast Tigers Women's Cup

YOUR INVITATION TO ATTEND
2007 COFFS COAST TIGERS WOMEN'S CUP
SAT 3RD MARCH to SUN 4TH MARCH 2007
POLWARTH DRIVE FOOTBALL FIELDS,
WEST COFFS HARBOUR, NSW.

FIRST PRIZE: $1000
SECOND PRIZE: $500
CONSOLATION PRIZE: $100

Football Mid North Coast
Club Meeting
- Northern Competition Area

Monday 11th December 2006

Leon Bean
Secretary
Football Mid North Coast