Football Federation Victoria would like to thank all teams, officials and volunteers who contributed to the hugely successful 2008 FFV Futsal State Championships.

Held at the Oakleigh Recreation Centre, more than 35 teams showcased Victoria’s emerging star Futsal players battling it out for state supremacy in this fast paced, high energy tournament.

With teams from all over Victoria competing from Ballarat, Mt Beauty and Geelong to Caroline Springs and Beaumaris, it was Melbourne Reds, Australian Futsal Group and Red Rage who took out this year’s title in their respective age groups.

Under 11 Winner Melbourne Reds Runners Up Brighton Gunners

Under 13 Winner Australian Futsal Group Runners Up Australian Football Skool

Under 15 Winner Red Rage Runners Up Melbourne Reds

Source : Football Federation Victoria
Published : 7/7/2008

Futsal is the new craze on football – it’s skillful, it’s fast, it’s lots of fun, and you can try it for free during Term 3!

On Monday 28th July, there will be a come and try session and we would like to invite all female players from the ages of 7-11 yrs to attend and experience the fun of playing futsal. Even if you do not play for a club side we recommend the free 1 week trial – get along and have fun with a ball at your feet

Futsal is a small-sided game, sanctioned by FIFA and the FFA, which develops close ball skills through an increased number of touches during the game. It builds skill levels, creativity and confidence and is the ideal training tool to develop your futsal as well as outdoor football skills

“The training is always very positive and the players have a ball at their feet all of the time, becoming as comfortable as possible and developing a complete mastery of it. We will be encouraging the girls to play without fear of failure and to always be creative on the ball” said Mark Lee, who, along with National Training Centre (NTC) Coach and player Tanya Oxtoby, will be running the program.

“Futsal is a fast paced game that allows players the opportunity to express themselves and try new tricks and skills, its great to watch and even more fun to play” said Tanya.

All training sessions will be held at Lords Sports Club in Subiaco (588 Hay St) on a Monday evening from 4.15pm-5.45pm.

The dates will be as follows:-

July 28th – Trial 1 (All players to bring a drink, suitable training kit)

Aug 4th to Sept 15th – 7 Week Futsal Program

If you would like more information or would like to register for the trials please fill out the attached registration form and return it to Mark Lee as soon as possible. If you have any queries, please give Mark Lee a call on 9422 6916 or mark.lee@footballwest.com.au

Click here for the Registration Form (DOC).

Source : Football West
Published : 18/7/2008

Mascot Vipers will be holding trials for Premier League Futsal 2008/09 at the Indoor Central Sports Complex, 5 Kent Road Mascot.

Contact Zvi Ben David – 0406 616 674

Saturday 5th of July : 13 Girls 2-4pm, 16 Girls 2-4pm, Youth Men 2-4pm
Sunday 6th of July : 12 Boys 1-3pm, 14 Boys 12-2pm, 16 Boys 12-2pm
Saturday 12th of July : 13 Girls 2-4pm, 16 Girls 2-4pm, Youth Men 6-8pm
Sunday 13th of July : 12 Boys 12-2pm, 14 Boys 12-2pm, 16 Boys 12-2pm
Saturday 19th of July : 13 Girls 2-4pm, 16 Girls 2-4pm, Youth Men TBA
Sunday 20th of July : 12 Boys 2-4pm, 14 Boys 12-2pm, 16 Boys 2-4pm
Saturday 26th of July : 13 Girls 2-4pm, 16 Girls 2-4pm, Youth Men TBA
Sunday 27th of July : 12 Boys 1:30-3pm, 14 Boys 3-4:30pm, 16 Boys 12-1:30pm

Trials for Greater Western Sydney Vikings Super League Squads for 2008/2009.

Trials will be held at the EMERTON LEISURE CENTRE, Jersey Rd, EMERTON as follows :

Saturday 26th JULY

Under 12 Boys 10.30am – 12pm (Court 1)
Under 16 Boys 12 – 2pm (Court 2)
Under 14 Boys 12 – 1.30pm (Court 1)
Youth (U19) Boys 2 – 4pm (Court 2)
All Age Men 4 – 6pm (Court 2)

Under 13 Girls 1:30 – 3pm (Court 1)
Under 16 Girls 3 – 4:30pm (Court 1)
All Age Women 4:30pm – 6pm (Court 1)

Sunday 27th JULY

Under 12 Boys 10am – 12pm (Court 1)
Under 16 Boys 10am – 12pm (Court 2)
Youth (U19) Boys 12 – 2pm (Court 2)
All Age Men 2 – 5pm (Court 2)

All players should arrive 30 minutes before their trial time.

For more info please contact Wendy Thomas on 96752644

Please be advised of the following dates and times for the club’s futsal trials.

Sat 19th July 2008
16 Boys 3:30-5:00pm
16 Girls 2:30-4:00pm

Sat 26th July 2008
14 Boys 4:30-6:00pm
16 Boys 4:30-6:00pm
13 Girls 3:30-5:00pm
16 Girls 3:30-5:00pm

Bankstown Basketball Stadium
Third Ave, Condell Park

Further information contact
Roy Perre on 0425362975
or email Roy (roy@sydneycityeagles.com)
or Josie (josie_caligiuri@hotmail.com)

All players are required to arrive 30 mins prior to trials and must wear shin pads and appropriate shoes.

We invite quality players to trial for a position with Northern Tigers Futsal Club – the representative futsal club for Northern Sydney & KDSA.

VENUE: Hornsby PCYC – 94 George St, Hornsby (parking at rear)

SUNDAY 27th July
1.00pm – 2.30pm 14 Boys
2.30pm – 4.00pm 16 Boys
4.00pm – 5.30pm 12 Boys
5.30pm – 7.00pm Youth (19s) & Men

SUNDAY 10th August
1.00pm – 2.30pm 14 Boys
2.30pm – 4.00pm 16 Boys
4.00pm – 5.30pm 12 Boys
5.30pm – 7.00pm 13 Girls
7.00pm – 8.30pm 16 Girls & Women

All players to be at the venue 20 minutes prior, to register.
If you have already received a nomination form – please bring along completed sheet.

Enquiries: 0416 250 654 or 0430 095 574, Email: futsalnortherntigers@hotmail.com

Northern Tigers Futsal is a player funded club – registration fees will apply for selected players. NSW Futsal Super League competition is held on Saturday afternoons from October to February, competing against Super League clubs at venues around Sydney and beyond. Selected players must be committed to their team, and be prepared to travel for the competition each week. Players will also have the opportunity for State selection. We are also looking for corporate sponsors to help our club.

Please be advised of the following dates and times for the club’s futsal trials.

The Boys and Mens trials will be held at Sydney Olympic Park Sports Hall, Grande Parade, Sydney Olympic Park

Homebush Sports Halls

18 July (Friday)
Under 12 Boys 6.00 – 7.00 (Court 1)
Under 14 Boys 6.30 – 7.30 (Court 2)
Under 16 Boys 7.00 – 8.00 (Court 1)
Youth Men 7.30 – 8.30 (Court 2)

25 July (Friday)
Under 12 Boys 7.00 – 8.00 (Court 1)
Under 14 Boys 7.00 – 8.00 (Court 2)
Under 16 Boys 8.00 – 9.00 (Court 1)
Youth Men 8.00 – 9.00 (Court 2)

1st Aug (Friday)
Under 12 Boys 7.00 – 8.00 (Court 1)
Under 14 Boys 7.00 – 8.00 (Court 2)
Under 16 Boys 8.00 – 9.00 (Court 1)
Youth Men 8.00 – 9.00 (Court 2)

Please contact PAT LANCUBA on 0419 275 662 for any more info or email coach@innerwestallstars.com.au

The Female trials which will be held at Concord High School.

Concord High School

23 July (Wednesday)
Under 13 Girls 6.00 – 7.30
Under 16 Girls & Ladies 7.30 – 9.00

30 July (Wednesday)
Under 13 Girls 6.00 – 7.30
Under 16 Girls & Ladies 7.30 – 9.00

For more information please contact JOE BALDACCI on 0413 811 810 or coach@innerwestallstars.com.au

Players are invited to trial to represent Enfield Rovers Futsal Club in the upcoming 2008/09 Football NSW Futsal Super League. Trials will take place for all age groups.

The dates and times of the trials are as follows.Women’s and Girls: Saturday 2nd, 9th & 16th August
Ashfield Boys High – 117 Liverpool Rd, Ashfield NSW 2131
• U/13 Girls………10.00am – 11.00am
• U/16 Girls……….11.00am – 12.00pm
• Open Women’s..12.00pm – 1.00pm

Youth and Boys: Friday 1st, 8th & 15th August
Ashfield Boys High – 117 Liverpool Rd, Ashfield NSW 2131
• U/12 Boys………6.00pm – 7.00pm
• U/14 Boys………7.00pm – 8.00pm
• U/16 Boys………8.00pm – 9.00pm
• U/19 Youth…….9.00pm – 10.00pm

Open Men: Monday 11th,18th & 25th August
Sydney Olypic Park Sports Centre – Olympic Bvd, Homebush (Opposite Golf Driving Range)
• 8.00pm – 9pm

Players should arrive a minimum of 15 minutes prior to trial commencement for registration.

For any further details contact the following:

Boz Rakvin 0414 839 874, Senol Ehlisoydan 0415 829 687, Dominic Castro 0410 707 703
Or email – futsal@enfieldfc.com.au

The official teams for both the Futsal Premier and Super League teams were announced at Football NSW Headquarters on Friday.Eight teams will compete in the elite Futsal Premier League competition while fourteen will compete in the Super League.

Each team in the Premier League will be playing each other twice in a home and away scenario with last season’s winners Sydney Magic leading the charge as the team to beat having won the club championships three years in a row.

West City Crusaders are the new face of the Premier League having won promotion from the Super League this year.

The Super League will also be seen as an exciting battle for the club championship as it will see three new teams enter the fray in the Botany Bay Pirates and Sutherland FC and Fraser Park FC. Dural Warriors will be looking for promotion this season after finishing runners up last season

Sydney University FC has once again re-entered the competition while the South Coast Taipans (originally known as the South Coast Magic) have changed their name while the Parramatta Blueberries have been formed thanks to the Telechoice Premier League outfit West Sydney Berries joining forces with Parramatta Blues.

FOOTBALL NSW FUTSAL

PREMIER LEAGUE 08/09

Campbelltown City Quake
Hawkesbury Commodores
Inner West Allstars
Mascot Vipers
Sydney City Eagles
Sydney Magic PCYC
Western Raiders
West City Crusaders FC

SUPER LEAGUE 08/09

APIA Leichhardt Tigers
Botany Bay Pirates
Dural Warriors
Enfield Rovers
Frazer Park
Greater Western Sydney Vikings
Maccabi Futsal
Northern Beaches
Northern Tigers
Parramatta Blue Berries
South Coast Taipans
Sydney Benfica FC
Sydney University FC
Sutherland FC

Source : Football NSW
Published : 18/7/2008

The 20 participating nations at the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2008 received a taste of things to come today, when the city of Brasilia hosted the Final Draw for the tournment. The ceremony took place at the Ulysses Guimaraes Convention Centre and involved Federal District governor Jose Roberto Arruda, Sports and Tourism Secretary Marcia Lins, and FIFA Director of Competitions, Jim Brown, among other officials. Also in attendance were some of the futsal’s most esteemed figures, including the Brazilians Manoel Tobias, voted Player of the Tournament at Spain 1996 and Guatemala 2000, and Jorginho, winner of that same award at Hong Kong 1992.

Final Draw results
Group A: Brazil, Russia, Japan, Cuba, Solomon Islands
Group B: Italy, Portugal, Thailand, Paraguay, USA
Group C: Argentina, Ukraine, China PR, Guatemala, Egypt
Group D: Spain, Czech Republic, Iran, Uruguay, Libya

During the first phase of the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2008, the teams will battle it out for supremacy in four groups of five. The top two from each section will advance to a second group phase, which will ultimately decide the four semi-finalists.

As well as allocating the 20 qualifiers their respective groups, the event in the Brazilian capital also had the tournament’s official poster and mascot unveiled to the public. “The country is already moving to the World Cup beat and that gives us a lot of motivation,” said Seleção star Falcao, voted top player at Chinese Taipei 2004, this despite Brazil only finishing third.

After winning the first three editions of the event, Brazil will be hoping their passionate home support can help them wrest the title back from two-time champions Spain, who eliminated the Canarinhos in 2000 and 2004. “Teams from other continents than Europe or South America have made important progress in the past years, especially the Asians ones, and that will reflect on the technical level of the game,” said Manoel Tobias.

“I think Spain has been drawn in the toughest group, since they will play Czech Republic and Iran. The Spaniards are the favorites, but today we very well know there won’t be any easy matches. I do hope Brazil can give joy to the people and recapture the throne at home.”

The sixth edition of the sport’s showpiece event will take place in the cities of Rio de Janeiro and Brasilia between 30 September and 19 October 2008. For the first time in its history there will be 20 teams taking part instead of the usual 16.

“Because of the atmosphere I have feel here in Brazil, there is no doubt in my mind we will have one of the greatest competitions ever organized by FIFA. After increasing the number of participating teams, the FIFA Futsal World Cup will be the second biggest FIFA event with 56 matches, only behind the FIFA World Cup”, said Jim Brown after the draw.

Source : FIFA