Friday, February 8, 2008

Old and new meet in Century 21 Soccer Cup battle

John Didulica
08Feb08
Courtesy: http://www.geelongadvertiser.com.au/


THE old and the new do battle on day one of the Century 21 Cup tonight from 6 o'clock at the Bell Park Sports Centre.

Traditional powerhouse, the North Geelong Warriors starts its defence of the trophy against relative newcomer the Breakwater Eagles, who _ as Geelong Regional Football Association champion _ will represent the amateur competition.

In the later match, foundation member Corio welcomes Century 21 Cup debutant Surf Coast Soccer Club to top flight local football.

The Warriors are likely to field a team brimming with youth to take on the Eagles, who will be relying on their ageing, but enduringly prolific, strike force of Mark Linney and Charlie Fitzpatrick.

In a delightful demonstration of the role that the Cup plays in the local fabric, Breakwater will be looking to striker Linney for a winning touch but he is likely to find resistance in the form of the sons of many he started his career playing alongside.

Shaping up as the player to watch during the tournament, Warriors striker Daniel Dragicevic has spent much of the pre-season at the Melbourne Knights, adding considerable muscle.
All eyes will be on the eagerly anticipated debut of the Surf Coast, its appearance an endorsement of the game's growth outside its historic strongholds.


DRAW
Day 1: Group A: Tonight 6pm: North Geelong Warriors v Breakwater Eagles. Addy Prediction: Warriors 2-0.

Group B: Tonight 7.10pm: Corio v Surf Coast. Addy Prediction: 2-2.

Day 2: Group B: Sunday 6pm: Geelong Rangers v Bell Park. Addy Prediction: Rangers 2-1.

Group A: Sunday 7.10pm: Hoppers Crossing v Geelong. Addy Prediction: Geelong 3-0.

Country Championships

Please be advised of the following

1) Country Champs at Echuca Moama U/14, U/15, U/16,and U/18 boys commencing 29/3/08 through to 31/3/08 (inclusive)

2) Country Champs at Shepparton U/12, U/14, U/16 girls and Open Women commencing 7/6/08 through to 9/6/08 (inclusive)

3) Country Champs at Ballarat U/11, U/12, U/13 boys commencing 28/6/08 through to 30/6/08 (inclusive)

U12's Country Championship Training is being held on Mondays & Fridays at 5.45pm, Howard Glover Reserve.

For other age groups see GRFA website http://www.grfa.net/

Thursday, February 7, 2008

Information for parents

Information on parents

Small Sided Games information can be downloaded from this links:

http://www.footballfedvic.com.au/development/ssg/
http://www.footballfedvic.com.au/development/ssg/Small%20Sided%20Games%20Formats.pdf

http://www.a-league.com.au/site/_content/document/00000576-source.pdf

The National Football Development Plan can be downloaded from this link http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/site/_content/document/00000540-source.pdf

Girls Telstra Football Anytime Program

TELSTRA FOOTBALL ANYTIME PROGRAM


Football Federation Australia, Football Federation Victoria & Geelong Soocer Club are pleased to announce that a girls only Telstra Football Anytime (TFA) program is coming to Geelong

On the back of the success of the Qantas Socceroos, the Matilda’s, the Olyroos and the Hyundai A League interest in football is at an all time high. Football Federation Australia is committed to giving children of any ability the opportunity to experience the fantastic sport of football through the opportunity to participate in TFA and build on the interest and enthusiasm created within the community.

TFA is an introductory football program for girls aged 5 – 12 years and is being delivered nationally through local football clubs. Coordinated by Geelong Soocer Club and using a qualified head coach and volunteer program supervisors the program encourages children to experience and participate in football in a fun game based environment.

For new players and those in their initial playing years, TFA is an ideal football participation program as it is ‘game-centred’ and encourages children to learn and develop through playing the small-sided games and age appropriate activities with a particular emphasis on enjoyment.

For a cost of just $66, children participate in the program and receive a kit of equipment that enables them to participate in football beyond the formal conclusion of the program.

The kit includes:
· a Nike football
· an equipment bag
· shin pads
· markers
· a drink bottle with a squeezy mini ball
· Melbourne Victory giveaways!

Details of the Telstra Football Anytime Program are below;

When: 24.02.08

Where: Station Street Norlane

Time: 10.00am

How to Register: Online at www.footballaustralia.com.au/footballanytime or call FFA on 02 8354 5569

Registrations Close: 14.02.08

Football Federation Australia acknowledges the significant financial support of the Australian Sports Commission, through their Targeted Sports Participation Growth Program (TSPGP), and Telstra, as naming rights sponsor of Telstra Football Anytime.
For enquiries on the Telstra Football Anytime program please contact Football Federation Australia on
02 8354 5569.

Century 21 Cup


Geelong will be participating in the Century 21 Cup again which will be held at Bell Park Sports Club, Midland Highway, Batesford.










Geelong Soccer Club Coaches & Training

SSG Oktay Yilmaz & Paul Petreski Training Thursdays 5.00pm

Under 9's Rooball Michael Hutley Training TBC

U11's Sasha Markovski Training Tuesdays & Thursdays 5.30pm

U13A's James Muir Training Tuesdays & Thursdays 5.30pm - 7pm

U15A's Soph Mantzaridis Training Tuesdays & Thursdays

Under 17 Boys Training Thursdays 5.30pm-7pm

Under 14 Girls Mick Nikolovski Training Thursday 5.30pm

Sunday League Training Thursday 7.30pm-9pm

Reserves Scott Miller Training Tuesdays & Thursdays 6.30-8.00pm

Seniors Bob Stojcevski Training Tuesdays & Thursday 6.30-8.00pm

Geelong Soccer Club

Geelong Soccer Club ( Stead Park , Station St, Norlane) Mel 432 D10

Are seeking players for the following teams:
U6 SSG (Playing in Geelong )
U7 SSG (Playing in Geelong )
8 SSG (Playing in Geelong )
Under 9’s Rooball (Playing in Geelong )
Under 11’s Mixed (Playing in Geelong )
Under 13A’s Boys (Playing in Geelong & Melbourne )
Under 15A’s Boys (Playing in Geelong & Melbourne )
Under 14 Girls (Playing in Geelong )
Senior/Reserves (State 3N/W)


For more information please contact Club Secretary James Muir on 0408 129 602 or e-mail james.muir@diversitat.org.au

Wednesday, February 6, 2008

Under 14 Girls




FEMALE SOCCER PLAYERS WANTED FOR THE 2008 SEASON

AGE GROUP: UNDER 14 GIRLS (Born 1994, 1995, 1996)

Are you keen to play soccer?
Train in an environment where you will improve your skills and understanding of the game.
Improve your skill & fitness.
Be part of a team of girls who want to be good players, and have heaps of fun in the process.

Please contact:

Mick Nikolovski
mjnikolovski@optusnet.com.au
0412 577 698

James Muir
James.muir@diversitat.org.au
0408 129 602