HB Futsal are running three nights of junior/youth futsal tournaments at the Pettigrew Green Arena this winter.

Teams can enter for one night only or they can enter on two/three nights.

The tournament nights are as follows:

Friday July 3
last day of Term 2
Tournament One, from 4pm

Friday July 10
first Friday of School Holidays
Tournament Two, from 4pm

Friday July 17
second Friday of School Holidays
Tournament Three, from 4pm

We will be running the following grades:

Kick Off Under 9 approx 4-6pm
Junior Under 11 approx 4-6pm
Intermediate Under 13 approx 6-8pm
Youth Under 15 approx 6-8pm

The cost structure is as follows:

1 tournament night $50 per team approx $7-8 per player

2 tournament nights $90 per team approx $12-13 per player

3 tournament nights $120 per team approx $17-18 per player

Each team is guaranteed a minimum of five games per tournament night. Girls teams can play down a grade if they wish.

For more information contact: p.toohey@hbfutsal.org.nz

All fees are payable on the night of the tournament.

St Andrews Lutheran College won the 16 Boys division of the Vikings Coomera River Schools Cup this evening in a competition which went down to the wire. Due to the excellent performances of all teams competing the competition winner was not decided until the last 5 minutes of the last game when St Andrews broke a 3-3 deadlock with Assisi College with a late 2 goal burst. Both Robina and UCSC also recorded impressive wins with only 1 competition point separating 2nd from 4th on the final table. Congratulations to all of the boys and coaches who competed on the night.

FINAL RESULTS : 16 BOYS JUNE 4th, 2009:
ASSISI COLLEGE 5 defeated UCSC 2
UCSC 4 defeated ROBINA SHS 1
ST ANDREWS 1 drew ROBINA SHS 1
ST ANDREWS 2 defeated UCSC 1
ROBINA SHS 1 defeated ASSISI COLLEGE 0
ST ANDREWS 5 defeated ASSISI COLLEGE 3

FINAL STANDINGS:
1. ST ANDREWS LUTHERAN COLLEGE
2. ROBINA SHS
3. ASSISI COLLEGE
4. UPPER COOMERA STATE COLLEGE

2009 TOURNAMENT RESULTS:

16 BOYS WINNERS (JUNE 2009) : ST ANDREWS LUTHERAN COLLEGE
OPEN BOYS WINNERS (MAY 2009) : ASSISI COLLEGE
14 GIRLS WINNERS (MAY 2009) : RIVERMOUNT COLLEGE
15 GIRLS WINNERS (MAY 2009) : ROBINA SHS
14 BOYS WINNERS (MAY 2009) : ROBINA SHS
OPEN GIRLS WINNERS (APRIL 2009) : ROBINA SHS
16 GIRLS WINNERS (APRIL 2009) : ST ANDREWS LUTHERAN COLLEGE

Wairarapa is a breeding ground for some of this country’s most promising Futsal football talent.

That much is clear after the naming of a remarkable six players from this region in New Zealand age group sides to play in Australia in November this year and January 2010.

Jaden Rogers of Wairarapa College and Josh Logan of Masterton Intermediate have been included in the national 12-13yrs team to compete in Queensland in November.

And Ben Wilton (Wairarapa College), Arnon Tapp (Wairarapa College), Mitchell Ellicock (Rathkeale College) and Josh Cadwallader (Rathkeale College) have made the New Zealand 14yrs team to play in the Australian state and club championships in Sydney in January.

Futsal has become an increasingly popular form of football the world over.

It is played between two teams of five players, one of whom is the goalkeeper, and seven substitutes can be included on each side. Unlimited substitutions can be made during a match and substitutes can enter the fray even when the ball is in play.

Unlike some other forms of indoor football the game is staged on a hard court surface delimited by lines and walls or boards are not used. The ball is smaller and has less bounce than a regulation football.

Futsal rules create an emphasis on improvisation, creativity and technique as well as ball control and passing in small spaces.

Ball control is particularly important. There is no reward for errant passes because the other team gets the ball. There is no reward for errant shots because again the other team gets the ball. There is no incentive to “kick and run” because the field is too small and packed with players,

Players with the ball must therefore use proper technique to maintain control and must seek out other players in space. Conversely, players without the ball must ensure they offer the closeness of support which enables accurate passes to be made.

Standard matches consist of two equal periods of 20 minutes although the length of either half is extended to allow penalty kicks to be taken, or a direct free kick to be taken against a team which has committed more than five fouls.

In the Wairarapa Futsal competition matches are currently played in age groups ranging from under-10s to under-19s on a weekly basis at either Makoura College or Clareville with 16 teams being involved.

Australia’s leading provider of online competition management solutions, InteractSport, has entered a three-year agreement with Vikings Futsal, to utilise the sports management system ResultsVault Football.

Vikings Futsal manages centres and competitions across Australia and New Zealand, enjoying healthy participation with 35,000 currently enrolled to play across one hundred and sixty centres and more clubs expected to open shortly. InteractSport first worked with Vikings Futsal earlier in the year to help them manage the Pacific Regional Titles held in Brisbane and on the Gold Coast.

“We are delighted to have engaged InteractSport as our online service provider for the next three years, a commitment which we believe will assist in our vision to help promote and develop Futsal across Australia and New Zealand.” CEO, Vikings Futsal, Alistair Miller.

Opting for the dual solution of ResultsVault and SportzVault, Vikings Futsal will also be launching a rebranded online identity in Australia and New Zealand through a powerful integration of competition management with an online digital platform, aiming to make Vikings Futsal a leader in the Australian sporting landscape.

“InteractSport is excited about partnering with Vikings Futsal. As the largest Futsal provider in Australia and New Zealand, Vikings Futsal will benefit tremendously from the services offered in our product suite, providing a viable online presence and consistent platform for their competition framework. We look forward to working closely with Vikings Futsal in delivering a comprehensive online solution for their Australian and New Zealand market” says InteractSport Director, Andrew Walton.

A proven solution for a decade, ResultsVault continually works to develop an online product specific to each sport’s needs. Futsal managers will gain the capability to manage all aspects of their competitions in real-time, from fixtures and results, to coordinating registration payments from participants and scheduling referees to matches. Equipped with a computer with Internet access, administration of Futsal can be done effectively, anywhere.

ResultsVault can be used for event-specific tournaments, as demonstrated with the Vikings Pacific Regional Titles and the Melbourne 2008 Homeless World Cup, but is more commonly used in administering ongoing competitions, most notably in football, with Football Federation Victoria, Football West and Football Brisbane all using ResultsVault football as their competition management platform.

ResultsVault is also utilised by many thousands of Australian sporting groups and overseas clubs involved in hockey, rugby, indoor sports, cricket and football. Nationally, Cricket Australia’s partnership with InteractSport through the MyCricket system has delivered similar services to all Australian clubs and associations within the Cricket Australia jurisdiction.

InteractSport will work closely with Vikings Futsal to deliver the first phase of its online solution in winter 2009, with the launch of a new national website to confirm this great new partnership.

For further information:

Tony Persoglia
03 9696 8010
tpersoglia@interactsport.com

Alistair Miller
07 3875 2600
viking@vikingsfutsal.com

Football NSW Futsal Department is seeking Expressions of Interest from Clubs who wish to participate in the 2009/10 Football NSW Futsal Premier & Super Leagues.

The competition will be held on Saturday afternoons/evenings commencing October 2009, with completion of competition in February 2010. Clubs will be required to field teams in the following age categories:

12 Yr Boys
14 Yr Boys
16 Yr Boys
Youth (19 Years) Men
Open Men
12 Yr Girls
14 Yr Girls
16 Yr Girls
Open Women

Forward expression of interest by post; PO Box 6146, Baulkham Hills BC, 2153, or by Fax; 8814 4486 or via email; Futsal@footballnsw.com.au

For any further information please contact Football NSW Futsal Department on (02) 8814 4464 or Email futsal@footballnsw.com.au

Football NSW receipt of Expression of Interest close 5pm Friday June 26th 2009

Sunshine Coast Futsal would like to congratulate Jordan Thurtell on his selection in the Australian 13 Boys outdoor team competing currently in Malaysia.

For more information click the links below:

http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/2009Australia/default.aspx?s=aus_news_news_display&id=27632

http://www.thedaily.com.au/news/2009/may/07/taking-world-storm-junior-sport-jordan-thurtell/

Not only Dylan Maloney is to come to Brazil in July for a 4 month program, but also 3 young players that were identified as great promises are coming from Sydney Magic to develop their futsal skills and abilities.

George Khoury, Marcello Bortone and Mark Brackenrig are the three youngsters selected by Magic for the great opportunity overseas.

Sports International Exchange hopes to help Sydney Magic to stay as one of the best Futsal Teams in Australia!!!

Daniel Fulton arrived a month ago at Belo Horizonte and started his Futsal Experience with Minas Tenis Club, a National League Professional Brazilian Futsal Team.

Daniel is training twice a day and also learning some Portuguese. He feels his game is improving each day.

He will stay in Brazil for 3 more months and he hopes to get a chance on the Australian National Team after the program! We wish him all the best and that he can achieve his objective!!!

Another drama filled evening of Futsal action as the winter state league moved into Round 4 at the Sports Halls, Sydney Olympic Park.

In the women’s match of the round Sydney City Quake took on Force 10. Sydney City Quake were looking to move up the table with victory over the young force 10 outfit. The first half was an even contest with both sides playing some entertaining Futsal. Jo-Anne Saliba looked dangerous on the break for Force 10 but at half time the scores were level.

In the second half Sydney City Quake started strong and were unlucky not to take the lead but for a fine save by Nina Blundell in the Force 10 goal. Rebecca Nelson had very little to do in the Sydney City Quake goal. The goal eventually came for Sydney City Quake after a well worked move which started with Fabiania Perfilo and was well finished off by Caitlin Javie. Force 10 tried to get level with efforts by Sophie Svinos and Dominique Caridad but they could not find a way past Nelson. The win sees Sydney City Quake move level on points with Force 10 but they sit in fifth place due to goal difference.  

Match Stats

Sydney City Quake 1 (Caitlin Javie 28′) def. Force 10 0

Teams

Sydney City Quake: 08. Rebecca Nelson, 2. Ashley Francis, 3. Claire Walsh, 6. Leesa Thomson, 9. Brooke Cowie, 10. Caitlin Javie, 5. Fabiania Perfilo.
Force 10: 2. Melanie McCauley, 11. Sarah Yatim, 10. Dominique Caridad, 3. Clare Tyson, 4. Sophie Svinos, 8. Jo-Anne Saliba, 9. Stephanie Harring, 1. Nina Blundell.
Referees: Nick Backo & Sam Macintosh

Other Women’s results from the round four …

V.I.M 5 (R. Tomkins 4′, 9′,K. Doyle 8′, N. Spirovski 21′, 28′ 31′) def. Pirates 1 (S. Uzunlar 9′)
Just 4 Kicks 5 (H. Buckingham 3′,8′,33′, E. Rodopoulos 12′, B. Simsing 14′) def. Wadey’s Army 1 (H. Vousden 31′)
Hachies 3 (L. Moore 18′, R Fleming 24′, O. Arramidis 27′) def. Sienna 0

In the Men’s Action the mouth watering fixture of pool A saw 1st place Maccabi Maulers taking on 2nd placed Any District. This game started slowly with both teams happy to sit back and pass the ball around. Both teams were very mobile off the ball, which lead to some enterprising Futsal being played in the first half. Any District had the better of the chances and Johnny Myers in the Maccabi goal was keeping his team in the contest with three top class saves early on. Maccabi’s best chance in the first half fell to Jordan Mundell but he couldn’t keep his effort under the bar. Any District were first to score just before the break when Rui Ongaratto caught Myers napping and his tame effort found the back of the net to give Any District the lead going into the break.

The second half was full of drama with both sides creating a number of chances Maccabi under the tactical guidance of Simon Keith, Maccabi looked to have a better balance on the court and they had found their way back into the game when Mundell found the back of the net to draw Maccabi level. Any District restored there lead with in 30seconds when Osmar Barros caught the Maccabi defense ball watching to get in behind his defended and slot home. Maccabi never gave in and with a minute remaining were awarded a 10 meter penalty for a 6th foul by Any District. Antony Tow calmly stepped up and blasted the ball under Marcio Da Silva in the Any District goal to give the Maccabi Maulers a well earned draw. The result sees Maccabi stay on top of pool A while Any District drop to third.

Match Stats

Maccabi Maulers 2 (Jordan Mundell 31′, Antony Tow 36′) drew with. Any District 2 ( Rui Ongaratto 17′, Osmar Barros 32′)

Teams:

Maccabi Maulers: 1. John Myers, 8. Jordan Mundell, 3. Gareth Naar, 12. Sam Kettler, 11. Antony Tow, 7. Doran Pozniak 10. Adam Fridman, 9. Lev Lewis, 4. Paul Meltz, 21. Marco Pin.
Any District: 1. Marcio Da Silva, 9. Osmar Barros, 4. Leandro Da Silva, 5. Marcelo De Andrade, 6. Rui Ongaratto, 3. Guilherme Carniel, 7. Caio Ongaratto, 10. Itaua Batista.
Yellow Cards: Marcio Da Silva
Referees: Khalid Aly & Alessandra Mousa

Other Men’s results from the round four…

Futsal4All Phoenix 5 (R. Da Silva 16′, 27′, A. Ratnamohan 25′, Y. Namkung 28′,34′) def. Riff Raff 2 (S. Varas 32′, S. Ardle 34′)
Quake Youth 2 ( E. Harihiru 4′, C. Sheerin 29′) def. Enfield Rovers 1 (S. Ehlisoydan 15′)
Dural Warriors 8 (M. Koto 2′, E. Rumora 9′, 21′, 24′, 27′, D. Murchison 32′, 34′, 36′) def. Barcelona 2 (R. Ristevski 16′, M. Farallo 32′)
Pirates 5 drew with Academy 5 (no scorers recorded)
Northern Tigers Win on Forfeit def. Sydney Tigers Loss on Forfeit (played ineligible player)

Please note there will be no matches next week due to the public holiday round five will take place on 15th June with the action starting from 7pm

Boomerang FS is a newly formed Futsal Club in Canberra.

Expressions of interest are being sought for a variety of teams that will be nominated into the 2009 NSW Futsal Super League.

Details of the proposal can be found by clicking here or reading below.

22nd May 2009

Dear Player,

Boomerangs F.S. has been admitted to play in the Football NSW Super League Competition for the 2009/10 season. Canberra’s inaugural all-age Futsal club Boomerangs F.S. is calling for expressions of interest from players wishing to participate in the NSW Super League Club competition. This fantastic Boomerangs F.S. initiative will be offered to 10 players for each age category below.

12 Boys 12 Girls (born 1997 or before)
14 Boys 14 Girls (born 1996/95)
16 Boys 16 Girls (born 1994/93)
Youth Men (born 1990/91/92)
Open Men Open Womens (all age)

The Competition will run over 16-17 weeks starting in September and concluding in early February 2010. Players will compete in 14 matches against NSW based clubs, 7 of these will be based at home in Canberra and 7 away matches in Sydney. Most matches will be played on Saturdays with the possibility of matches on Sundays.

Please note this does not replace the local South & North Canberra Futsal, or Capital Football run competitions. Boomerangs FS players will have to be registered and playing locally in Canberra before being considered for a position.

This is a wonderful opportunity to develop and improve skills in highly competitive matches against seasoned Futsal clubs.

Please respond to this letter by email at the following address boomerangsfs@hotmail.com. Expressions of interests close 12th June 2009.

We sincerely hope you take on this challenge and strongly consider this wonderful opportunity to test yourself against the best Futsal players that NSW has to offer.

Yours sincerely,

Kristian Collins & Eddie Senatore
Directors
Boomerangs F.S.