Outdoor 5 a side competitions starting week of 11th October 2010

Ages : 6-16 boys and girls, O35/O45 men, Senior Women,

Where : Maroubra Memorial Bowling Club

Competitions : run from October through to March with Christmas/ January break, NSW Futsal accredited referees

Times : O35/45 men Wednesday 6.00pm & 6.45pm KO, Senior Women Tuesdays 6.00pm & 6.45pm KO, Junior Boys and Girls 5.00pm & 5.30pm KO mid week evenings or Saturday mornings subject to demand

Registrations at the Club in September 9am-12 Saturday 11th & 18th, also 6pm-9pm Wednesday 15/9,

for enquiries email to futsalinfo@pacific.net.au text or call 0431 041141 between 4pm-6pm

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Competitions start for Juniors and Seniors on Saturday 4th of September 2010

Playing Days:

Saturdays juniors only 6s,7s,8s,& 9s.

Monday juniors and All Age Mixed competitions.

Tuesday juniors and All Age Men’s competitions.

Wednesday juniors Girl’s and All Age Men’s competitions.

Thursday Juniors Girl’s and All Age Women’s competitions.

Venue 115 Liverpool Rd Ashfield at the rear of the West’s Leagues Club.

For enquiries contact – John Phillips on 0417 215 764 or 0417 218 700 or

email: ashfieldindoor@optusnet.com.au  or Fax: 9798 8907

Sydney City Eagles have launched a brand new website in time for the upcoming NSW Premier League season.

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Futsal is a great sport because it is much faster than outdoor soccer, Rachel Watters says.

Playing for the Penrith-based West City Crusaders in the NSW Futsal Super League, Rachel, 14, of Londonderry, has progressed in leaps and bounds over the past year.

The latest Penrith Press Junior Sports Star nominee had an impressive 2009-10 season.

With a keen eye for goal, Rachel was asked to represent NSW in the Vikings national youth competition.

“My coach Craig Latham at the West City Crusaders took a few girls to the Vikings tournament in January at Windsor,” she said.

“I was 13 then and it was a ladies’ youth competition and we won against Victoria which was great.”

Rachel’s impressive displays led to her being invited to represent NSW for the Vikings national women’s tournament at Carrara on the Gold Coast last month.

“It was a shock to be selected in an open women’s team,” she said.

“I was scared and nervous playing against the older girls but I did enjoy the challenge. They had a lot more experience than me, so I thought their style of play was something I wasn’t used to.

“I got to score two goals in an 11-11 draw against a team with predominantly Australian players, which I was happy with.”

Rachel is now aiming to continue her journey to the top of futsal competitions.

But the Nepean High School student is aware she must take one step at a time.

“I’m aiming to continue playing for the West City Crusaders and want to learn new things in the game,” she said.

“One of my main priorities is to get faster, with and without the ball.”

* The Junior Sports Star program’s major sponsor is Rebel Sport and the Press’s local sponsor is Monkey Mania.

The under 12 girls competition should be a head to head tussle between the Mascot Vipers and the Sydney City Eagles for the Premiership.

The Vipers under the leadership of Zvi Ben David will have Carla Trimboli leading the way whilst the signing of Georgia Plessas from Benfica will make for a deadly 1-2 combination add to that duo Emma Garlick who is now entering her 3rd season in the age group and that should see the Vipers in one of the top 2 positions.

The Eagles shouldn’t have any problems securing the other.

Danny Digiandomenico and the experienced Dave Saliba have the reigns of a team filled with talent. Led by Princess Ibini Isei, Danielle Francis and the tenacious Kaitlyn Saliba.

The Campbelltown City Quake shouldn’t be discounted though.

The youngest quake side won the double last season and all but 4 players have remained.

Led by goal scoring machine Laura Featherstone and goal keeper Melati Abdullah the youngest Quake Girls could trouble the top 2.

The last semi final position is a toss of the coin.

Newly promoted Enfield Rovers seem to be the best of the rest and shouldn’t be underestimated.

Shannon Thompson, Kathy Stavrakas and Sarah Urquhart remain from last seasons Super league Premiership winning team and could see the Rovers take that last semi final position.

The Inner West Allstars also fancy their chances to make the 4 with Angelique Dimitrakas and Georgia Koutzoumis leading their assault on the competition.

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This age group could be one of the most evenly fought of the entire competition.

Last seasons Champions the Western Raiders have been torn apart in the off season with coach and reigning Coach of the Year Sam Galiyanni moving to the Sydney City Eagles.

With a troubled off season the Eagles have had to regroup, but can still stake claim to be there abouts come seasons end with Goalkeeper of The year Blake Tuxford returning as have stars Robbie Perre and Blair Brown as well as new signing Micheal Loupis from last years double winning Hawkesbury Commodores side.

The Inner West Allstars should also be there abouts come the business end of the season.

Coach Matteo Maiorana has Daniel Paino, Vincent Giannini and Adrian Lara to call upon as well as signing former Raiders quality duo, brothers Martin and Tony Lo which should hold the Allstars in good stead to mount a run at the title..

Enfield Rovers also have their sights on a semi final position.

The signings of NSW Thunder players Franky Puliafico and Pedro Nigro as well as the double signing from the Hawkesbury Commodores in Kris and Alex Vlismas should see the Rovers jostle for a top 4 position.

Sydney Benfica have also had an eventful off season with some terrific pickups, none more so than Australian u/13 outdoor duo Liam Rose from Enfield Rovers and the very talented Bayi Antonio from the now defunct Barcelona F.C.

Another club that had struck gold in the off season are the Mascot Vipers whom have managed to sign the majority of the all conquering Hawkesbury Commodores u/12s side from last season.

Coach Ben Hussarys’ first season in Premier League will be aided by the talents of Ritchie Darko and Hylga Tanner who will again be called upon as leaders of a side hoping to replicate last seasons trophy laden campaign.

Campbelltown Quake, have gone for loyalty this campaign and have kept 5 players from last years u/14s squad and have elevated 5 players from last seasons 12s side in their quest for honours whilst the Western Raiders will need Manny Duarte to do well to give them any chance.

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Like the under 12 girls competition the Mascot Vipers and Sydney City Eagles should be the leading two clubs.

Rob Hill in his second year in charge of the Vipers will once again have the impressive Zoe Gomez, Emily Usherwood and Erin Hill to call upon whilst having added Lisa Meduri from the Western Raiders.

The Eagles will virtually have the same squad as last years Grandfinalists.

Player of the year Amy Harrison will be there yet again while the supremely talented Melissa Caceras will be the focal point such is her quality.

The signing of Yasmin Genc, niece of current Blacktown Demons coach Aytec will complement a team which should go close.

The Inner West Allstars won the competition without dropping a game last year and will have 3 of those players back again this year.

The team led by Lucy Metcalfe and Samantha Scarlato along with youngsters Emily Kos and Rhiannan Pollichina could see the Allstars troubling the top two.

Enfield Rovers are another team that could spoil the apple cart for the top two.

Led by the triple threat of Zoe Zaczek, Amy Dahdah and Caitlyn Murphy the Rovers also have Goal Keeper of the year Sarah Urquhart in their ranks.

This team no doubt has the ability to trouble the big guns as does Campbelltown City Quake.

Quake have goal scoring machine Ruby Tosca back in purple once again as are Dana Buttegieg and Elise Sherry add 4 players from last seasons u/12s double winning team and any side writing of the Quake girls will be in for a surprise.

Sydney Benfica will be another side who will be anything but push overs. Led by the talented Alyse Tasevski the Benfica side should also have semi final aspirations.

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There is one standout team in this age group and that is the Sydney City Eagles.

This group of Eagles have been together for a number of seasons now. Returning will be the likes of Sam Perre, Aaron Messina, Josh ibini and the irrepressible current player of the year Peter Makrillos, but it was the impressive off season recruitment of Quake duo Nico Collantonio and Daniel Vallonio which should see the trophy head to Bankstown.

Going in the opposite direction will be Bruno Antelmi.

Antelmi will need to step up if Quake is to repeat last season Grand Final victory and fill the void left by the new Eagles duo. The return from injury of Shannon Fielding will help and with Jack Mc Ging and Nathan Clissold the Quake boys+ should still make the semi finals.

The Inner West Allstars should be one of the Eagles biggest threats. Led by the supremely talented Michael Cimino and former Hawkesbury Commodores duo Keifer Dotti and Bradley Robertson the Allstars will be there abouts come finals time.

The Mascot Vipers should be another team pushing for semi finals futsal.

Vipers mainstays Jonathan Kontellis and James Demetriou will be back again in the Viper black, as will new signing Luke Clifford from the Hawkesbury Commodores.

The Vipers will also be the home to both Griffin Coles brothers with older sibling Brian also formally of the Commodores joining younger brother Harry.

The Enfield Rovers could surprise a few teams. The extremely talented and superstar in the making Daniel Ravkin will need to be at his best in the Rover goal whilst Rustem ‘Rusty” Mia will be called upon to dance his way around the opposition and lead his team past the competition stage.

The Dural Warriors will have high hopes to reach the final series, led by the inspirational Wade Giovenale and Roberto Polistina the Warriors are a team that should not be overlooked in the race to the semi finals whilst Daniel Youngquest of the Western Raiders will need to be at his best if they want to fulfil their aspirations of semi final futsal.

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The Mascot Vipers u/16g team like there under 12s and 14s club mates start the season as one of the favourites to take out the competition.

Led by the experienced Erkin Osman, last seasons Grand final winning team returns and again in their ranks will be the supremely talented current Player of the Year Doris Osman.

Whilst the team will rely on Osman to make the big plays she will be surrounded by a supporting cast just as good as last seasons which won the title.

Cayla White returns and will be joined by Sheridan Kuiper and Madison Strutt from Quake while Alisha Wawan also joins from the Northern Tigers.

The Inner West Allstars will be one of the teams challenging the Vipers this season.

The Allstars will once again be under the watchful eyes of Zoran and Sharyn Pavlicevic.

Pavlicevic led the Allstars last season winning the Grand slam- taking the Preseason Cup, Minor Premiership, Grand final and State Championships and will have the majority of that team returning.

Charlene Borg, Jess Dominello and Kristy Pavlicevic will once again be donning the Gold and Blue whilst Jessica Martinez, Chloe Logarzo and Breanna Sampson have all come in.

One player that won’t be returning to Homebush is young starlet Sarah Yatim.

Yatim, last seasons Golden boot has made the trek to Bankstown to wear the green and black of Enfield along with another former Allstar Carla Canini.

The Rovers have also signed Lorissa Habib from Sydney Benfica.

Sydney City will be another side hoping to make the top 4 after going so close last season with a very young team.

Led by the mercurial Heidi Makrillos the Eagles have picked up another talented former Raider in Vanisha Kumur whilst the ever present Eagle duo of Carla Caligiuri and Laura Morabito should help see the Eagles taste semi final futsal.

Campbelltown Quake shouldn’t be written off.

Whilst Quake will field a young side this season with an eye on the future Sharon Walsh and Kate Hawker are back as are the Chapman twins.

The Dural Warriors will be the dark horse of the competition.

Sam Fornito will lead his young Warriors into battle and will have Sarah Ragomo leading from the front line.

Younger sister of Futsal superstar Elliot, Sarah has the same blinding pace and lightning acceleration and is looking to take the competition by storm just like her brother did in his first season playing in NSW.

Fornito will also have the returning Goal Keeper of the year Anna-Marie Acevedo in his line up.

Write of the Warriors at your peril.

Sydney Benfica also has a new coach as the merry go round in the coaching ranks continue.

Former Warrior Alex Rossi has taken charge and likes the look of his team.

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At the age of 11, Nathan Muskitta has his life all planned out. The ambitious youngster from Quakers Hill is another local footballer who has been selected for Project 22, a Football NSW initiative aimed at preparing a select group of youngsters for the FIFA World Cup in 2022.

“Yes I think I will go to the World Cup, I hope all goes to plan,” Nathan said.

Nathan also enjoys playing rugby league, Australian rules football, swimming and athletics, where he can launch a shotput over 7m.

He also plays Premier League Futsal for Inner West all stars but the outdoor football pitch is where Nathan excels, moving to Project 22 after playing for Marconi Stallions, a football club based at Fairfield with a long and distinguished history.

“It’s a good culture at Project 22, the coaches really help us out a lot,” he said.

“A big thank-you should go to Frank Lowy (Football Federation Australia chairman) because he has put a lot of money into developing our football and he has a great vision for the future of the game.”

Nathan is this week’s Rouse Hill Times Junior Sports Star nominee.

The awards are sponsored by Rebel Sport, Nash Patel’s The Good Guys and Supa Centa Castle Hill.