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The side to represent Australia in this months Spanish Futsal Challenge is…….

Coach : Milton Sakkos
Manager : Garry Liakoureas
Damian Pilat
Daniel Liddy
Jonathan Barrientos
Kui Sen Mu
Raymond Mortensen
Renagi Ingram
Colby Waterfield
Zayne Freiberg
Michael McKenna

The full draw for the tournament can be viewed at www.futsal.cat (or click on the big pic below)

Australia’s draw sees them placed in ‘Pool B’ up against Catalunya & Saint Helena.

‘Pool A’ features Russia, France & Peru.

From the PDF of the draw (click the picture below) :

April 1
18:30 H. RUSSIA – FRANCIA (A) : 3-4
20:00 H. CEREMONIA DE APERTURA
20:30 H. CATALUNYA – AUSTRALIA (B) : 2-2

April 2
18:30 H. AUSTRALIA – SANTA HELENA (B) : 3-7
20:30 H. PERU – FRANCIA (A) : 5-1

April 3
18:30 H. RUSSIA – PERU (A) : 1-3
20:30 H. CATALUNYA – SANTA HELENA (B) : 1-4

April 4
16:30 H. FRANCE – AUSTRALIA : 4-3
18:30 H. PERU – ST HELENA : 2-0
20:30 H. CATALONIA – RUSSIA : 6-2

April 5
17:00 H.FINAL 3-4 Place : ST HELENA – RUSSIA : 1-8
19:00 H FINAL : CATALUNYA – PERU : 4-3
20:30 H Entrega de trofeos y Clausura

Source : Vikings Futsal
Published : 30/3/2009

General Secretaries
AFC Member Associations

Dear Sirs

MINIMUM COACHING REQUIREMENT FOR THE LEVEL 1 OF THE AFC FUTSAL AND GOALKEEPING COACHING COURSES

We would like to inform you that effective 1 January 2009 the AFC ‘C’ Coaching Certificate shall be the minimum coaching requirement to attend the Level 1 of the AFC Futsal and Goalkeeping coaching courses.

Thank you for your kind attention and cooperation on this matter.

Best regards,
Alex Soosay
Acting General Secretary

Source : Sutherland Shire Futsal (via Email)

Sydney Benfica FC would like to wish Connor Chapman all the very best, in his quest to cement a position in the Australia’s U17 Joeys. Connor has been included in the up coming camp to be held at the AIS in Canberra.

Connor was a member of Sydney Benfica’s 14 Boys and 16 Boys squads this year. As such a young age, he has the world at his feet.

Goodluck to all players involved.

A link to the original article from Football NSW is below

http://www.soccernsw.com.au/index.php?id=17&tx_ttnews[tt_news]=1929&tx_ttnews[backPid]=389&cHash=90a8b984e7

Source : Sydney Benfica FC
Published : 2/4/2009

Sydney Benfica FC have published a nice set of video highlights from the 2008/09 NSW Super League Grand Finals, where their 12’s, Youth and Mens came away as champions.

Check it out below or direct on Youtube here : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RqENJoFICU

 

Source : Sydney Benfica FC
Published : 2/4/2009

Monday 30th March at Sydney Academy of Sport saw the girls do battle on the Northern Side of the harbour.

After some intense battles and some awesome Futsal play we saw the following victories.

CHAMPIONS

PRIMARY
- Bilgola Plateau Primary School

JUNIOR
- Stella Maris College

INTERMEDIATE
- Stella Maris College

SENIOR
- Mackellar Girls Campus

Tuesday 31st March again at Narrabeen Sydney Academy of Sport saw some intense games played and some whom dominated the competition throughout the day falling in the finals at the last hurdle.

PRIMARY
- Manly Vale Public School

JUNIOR
- Northlakes High School

INTERMEDIATE
- Mater Maria Catholic College

SENIOR
- Northlakes High School

Congratulations not only to the winners but also to those whom played their hardest all day and whom made it a fantastic and enjoyable competition.

 

Source : Vikings NSW
Published : 1/4/2009

Applications for 2009/10 Futsal State Squad Coaching Positions close on Friday, April 10.

Football Federation Victoria is seeking applications for Coaches, Assistant Coaches and Team Managers for Victorian representative squads competing in the 2010 National Futsal Championships.

The 31st National Futsal Championships will be held in Canberra, hosted by Capital Football in conjunction with Football Federation Australia.

State Squads for the 2010 National Futsal Championships are as follows:

Male Teams
Under 11
Under 12
Under 13
Under 14
Under 15
Under 16
Youth Men
Open Men

Female Teams
Under 11
Under 12
Under 13
Under 14
Under 15
Under 16
Youth Women
Open Women

Coach, Assistant Coach and Team Manager appointments will begin in April / May 2009.

Basic remuneration is provided to cover expenses.

Click on the below links to apply!
Coaching Staff Application Process (PDF)
Employment Application Form (DOC)

Source : Football Federation Victoria
Published : 1/4/2009