31 July, 2008

Elite Coaches Program Focuses on Futsal (VIC)

Last night Football Federation Victoria’s Elite Coaches Program was lucky enough to have current Futsalroos coach Scott Gilligan down for the 6th installment in the workshop program. In previous months the coaches have been discussing topics such as skill acquisition and long-term player development which complemented the role Futsal can play in the development of [...]

31 July, 2008

Roar goes indoors with Vikings Futsal (QLD)

Queensland Roar has finalised a partnership with Vikings Futsal to strengthen its grassroots association in across the state. The partnership, finalised this week, promises to bring exciting benefits for both sides. Vikings Futsal is the largest futsal organisation in Queensland and has around 2400 teams and 16,000 registered players in south Queensland alone. Queensland Roar [...]

31 July, 2008

Kurukuru say D’s the word

The national Futsal side, the Kurukuru, are emphasising defence as they prepare for September’s FIFA Futsal World Cup in Brazil. Coach Victor Waiia is continuing intensive training at Honiara’s Multipurpose Hall. Waiia said: “Over the past weeks and days, I have been working harder with the boys in strengthening their defence strategy. “During the qualifiers [...]

31 July, 2008

Maccabi’s Portuguese futsal odyssey

Maccabi Futsal’s open side has returned from Portugal, where they pitted themselves against the cream of the country’s professional club teams. The two-week tour saw the side take on Benfica and Sporting Lisbon, in front of capacity crowds, against players who play futsal for a living. The side competed in a round-robin tournament to launch [...]

30 July, 2008

FFA Football Development Plan

Below is the FFA Football Development Plan in PDF form. Its well worth a read for anyone interested in knowing the FFA’s new direction on Futsal, and also Football in general. Its well laid out and easy to read. The full PDF can be viewed by clicking on the picture below… In a nutshell, some [...]

30 July, 2008

Futsalroo Coaching Clinic Success (NSW)

The 8 week Futsalroo coaching clinic has commenced with success at Menai Indoor Sports Centre. The clinic sees Australian Futsal players teach our local kids about technical aspects of Futsal. One parent said “Futsal is the key to develop each players Football skills, we are pleased to be a part of the clinic and have [...]

30 July, 2008

Kelly puts coaches through their paces

It is a familiar scenario at sports grounds the country over. A coach directing his troops through any manner of drills and exercises. That’s what any decent coach does, but who coaches the coaches? Blokes like Kelly Cross. Cross is the Football Federation Australia National Coach Education Manager, and aside from having really wide business [...]

29 July, 2008

Vikings Futsal Cup 2008 (NZ) – Updated

Vikings Futsal Cup August 8th-10th 2008 Christchurch, New Zealand The Vikings Futsal cup will played out of QEII Park Stadium Christchurch, New Zealand August 8-10 2008. Played on an international court the event will be televised and played in Australia and New Zealand on various networks over the summer months. The mens division will see [...]

29 July, 2008

FFAA Friendly Match Report (VIC)

The Futsal 5 A-Side Australia Men’s – Black Knights team travelled to Geelong, Victoria on 26th July to play a friendly exhibition match against the Geelong All Stars at the Leisuretime Centre. The game was played in high spirit in front of a small but very vocal crowd that definately lifted the All Stars side. [...]

29 July, 2008

Glenwood Futsal Comp starting soon (NSW)

New Competitions are starting soon. All Ages from 6′s to All Age Male and Female At Valentine Sports Park 235-257 Meurants Lane, Glenwood NSW 2768 Competition Days Mon: 15 Boys and All Age Men Tue: 10 Boys and 11 Boys Wed: 12 Boys and All Age Men Thurs: 6 Boys and 13 Boys Fri: 14 [...]

29 July, 2008

Hawkesbury Commodores Premier League Trials (NSW) – Updated

Hawkesbury Commodores Trials Premier League : 2008 MALES (Hawkesbury Indoor Stadium 16 Stewart St South Windsor) Friday 25th July & 1st Aug 6:30 to 7:30pm 10 Boys Friday 25th July & 1st Aug 6:30 to 7:30pm 12 Boys Friday 25th July & 1st Aug 7:00 to 8:00pm 14 Boys Friday 25th July & 1st Aug [...]

29 July, 2008

A.P.I.A Leichhardt Super League Trials (NSW) – Updated

A.P.I.A Leighhardt Tigers will be conducting trials for the upcoming 2008/2009 Futsal Super League season at; Venue: West Ashfield – Ashfield Boys High School Gymnasium, 115 Liverpool Road Ashfield NSW 2131 Dates and times of the trials are as follows; Under 13 Girls – Thursday 24th July  at 7pm, Monday 28th July at 7pm, Thursday [...]

29 July, 2008

SSFA annouces under 10 development squad (NSW)

The Sutherland Shire Futsal Association will enter teams into the Football NSW Futsal State Championships in November 2008. The under 10′s development squad coached by Jim Apostolovski will be represented in our domestic level competition on Sunday’s at Menai and have also been involved in the Futsalroo Clinics. Jim Apostolovski says, “I am delighted to [...]

29 July, 2008

Super League, Super Coach

The Sutherland Shire Fustal Association is proud to announce the coaching staff for the 2008 – 2009 Football NSW Futsal Super League season. Under 12s Boys will be coached by Lee Pepper, FFA Level 1 Futsal accredited. Team Manager being Mr Alan Garlick Under 14s Boys will be coached by Steve Siminovski, AFC C Licence [...]

29 July, 2008

New Junior Futsal Comps in Bankstown (NSW)

The Sydney City Eagles in conjunction with Football NSW are running new Junior Futsal Comps starting September 2008. They will be held at the Bankstown Basketball Stadium and will run on Tuesdays and Thursdays. For more information please contact : Roy – 0425 362 975 Josie – 0415 798 916 or email [email protected] www.sydneycityeagles.com Source [...]

29 July, 2008

Sydney Benfica Futsal Club – Final Trials (NSW)

Sydney Benfica Futsal Club will be holding final trials for the following age groups to compete in the 2008/09 FNSW Futsal Super League. – 13 Girls – 16 Boys Monday – 4th August 2008 Menai Indoor Sports Centre – 98 Allison Crescent Menai NSW 2234 13 Girls (7.00pm – 8.00pm) Friday – 8th August 2008 [...]

29 July, 2008

Futsal Winter State League Finals Night (NSW)

The Futsal Winter State League Finals were held last night at the Sports Halls Homebush. In the first semi final it was the first placed Sydney Benfica taking on fourth place Quake. Both sides played some enterprising Futsal in the opening half with Osmar Barros putting Benfica in front with a well executed goal. The [...]

28 July, 2008

NZ Vikings teams named for the 2009 Vikings Club Champs

The 2009 National Futsal Club Championships are being held in Sydney on January 13th – 15th 2009. The New Zealand Futsal Club Representative Teams will travel to Sydney to compete in this tournament. The selected teams are as follows… Senior Mens Chris Sinclair (GK) Duncan Reed (GK) James Vaughan Michael Sannum Brendon Snelling Ryan Batty [...]

27 July, 2008

Ex International Hector Martinez appointed as Futsal Technical Director

The Association has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Ex Argentinian and Australian International and founder of the Bondi Football Academy Pty Ltd, Mr Hector Martinez. As the Technical Director, Hector will Coach the Under 16 Boy’s, Under 19 Youth Men and All Age Men’s teams playing in the 2008 – 2009 Football [...]

27 July, 2008

Positions Vacant – Futsal Coaches & Team Managers (SA)

Futsal SA is currently seeking expressions of interest for any qualified Futsal coaches and Team Managers for National Championships in January 5th -10th 2009 to be held in Canberra. All applications shall be put in writing to:Futsal Coaching Director Tony LaScala Postal address 97 Graves St Newton 5074 Or email it to Futsal SA Secretary [...]

26 July, 2008

Northland Girls to play Futsal in Aussie (NZ)

Two Northland students have been selected to represent New Zealand in a sport most New Zealanders haven’t even heard of. The Otamatea High School pair were spotted by talent scouts during a first XI girls soccer game and were singled out to play the unconventional indoor sport, futsal, in the Under-16s Australasian Futsal Tournament. The [...]

24 July, 2008

2008 South Qld Champion of Champions – Updated

Grand Final Results from the competition. 12 Boys Primary – Jindalee S.S Defeated Bli Bli S.S 4-3 12 Girls Primary – Mountain Creek S.S Defeated Chapel Hill S.S 3-2 13 Boys Secondary – Kawana Waters S.C Defeated St Marys College 8-2 14 Boys – Harristown S.H.S Defeated Marsden S.H.S 8-4 14 Girls – Albany Creek [...]

24 July, 2008

Winter State League Concludes (NSW)

Appointments for the Football NSW Winter State League finals were released this week by the management committee. The Sydney Olympic Park Sports Halls at Homebush play host to last matches of New South Wales’ premier winter futsal competition. In the men’s semi-finals Andrew Best will work with Nick Backo when first place Sydney Benfica takes [...]

24 July, 2008

The Breakers Super League Trials (NSW)

The Breakers Futsal Club will be holding trials on the following dates for all age groups for the upcoming NSW Futsal Super League. The dates and times of the trials are: Saturday 2nd August 9:15am – 10:30am U13 Girls 10:30am – 12noon U16 Girls & Open Ladies Sunday 10th & 17th August 12noon – 1:15pm [...]

24 July, 2008

Fraser Park Futsal Club expressions of interest from players (NSW)

Fraser Park Futsal Club is seeking expressions of interest from players in the following age groups Boys: 12, 14, 16, Youth Men (19 years) and Open Men. Girls: 13, 16 years and Open Women. All interested players should contact the operations manager Arthur Kazas (Archie) on 0423 632 767 or by email [email protected] Fraser Park [...]

24 July, 2008

Botany Bay Pirates Trials (NSW Super League)

We invite players to trial for the Botany Bay Pirates Super League squads of 2008/2009 Trials will be held at the ST.GEORGE PCYC, Ador Ave ROCKDALE as follows: Saturday 2nd & 9th August U12 Boys 3-4pm U14 Boys 4-5pm U16 Boys & Youth (U19) 5-6pm Men 7-8pm U13 Girls 1-2pm U16 Girls 2-3pm Women 6-7pm [...]

23 July, 2008

Plans afoot in Bundaberg Queensland

Two more teams in the Archem Premier League, outdoor futsal and beach football are just some of the changes Greg Bath will fight for when his 2009 Football Development proposal is considered by the board of directors.Bath, president of Football Bundaberg, will approach the board of directors this Monday night with radical changes to the [...]

23 July, 2008

Commodores player makes Select 11 side (NSW)

Captain of the Futsal Premier League winning Hawkesbury Commodores 13 girls team, 13-year-old Kristi Pavlicevic, has continued with her fine form in the outdoor season. Having represented NSW in the 13 girls state Futsal team that played at Nationals in Canberra in January, Pavlicevic came straight back into a selection camp at Valentine Park for [...]

23 July, 2008

Townsville futsal talent to follow his dream

At just four years of age, Jake Garner was destined to be a football player. Garner, now 14, started playing with a ball in his backyard and has progressed to representing his country 10 years later. Garner has been selected in the Australian under-14 futsal team which will tour Brazil and Chile in November for [...]

23 July, 2008

Napiers Finance Cup – Brisbane

The 3rd and Final Men’s Napier’s Cup Challenge will take place on Sunday 3rd August. Nominations will close on Friday 26th July. Be fast to get your nomination in. Visit www.qldfutsal.com.au for more information. The Men’s tournament will be quickly followed by the inaugural exhibition day Mixed Competition. This event, also sponsored by Napier’s Finance will [...]