Comments

Below are all of the comments people have posted against the various news articles on Futsal4all. The most recent comments are at the top…

this site is becoming a joke because of all the slanging……….

how about people just try and better the sport of futsal!

like i said in an earlier post…… GOOD LUCK TO ALL FUTSAL TEAMS IN BOTH COMPETITIONS AND LETS HOPE THESE PLAYERS CONTINUE!!

naturally on December 31, 2008 at 5:46 pm
Vikings National Championships 2009 - Draw

ACT was never going with Vikings, what a load of bull.

Futsaldad used the wrong example. How about this:

FFA 15 Boys
ACT Cobras
NSW Thunder
NSW Lightning
Queensland
Victoria
Western Australia
Northern NSW
South Australia
Southern NSW

Vikings 15 Boys
um….

FFA 14 Girls
ACT Cobras
ACT Colts
NSW Thunder
NSW Lightning
Queensland
South Australia
Northern NSW

Vikings 14 Girls
???

Vikings 11, 12, 16 Girls seem to be missing from the draw as well, that must be some sort of mistake…

Canberran on December 31, 2008 at 5:46 pm
Vikings National Championships 2009 - Draw

Well said Bob

Futsaldad…. I find it funny with the comparison. You use the 13/14 boys from the individual club titles against the state series at the FFA tourny. FFA aren’t even running a club section.

FFA Nationals Snr Men 9 teams of which 4 are NSW and 2 ACT, Snr Women 8 teams 5 are from NSW

Shall we go on….. no there’s no need. Both tournaments have their multiple sides, as Bob said image the sport in the hands of Futsal people…. man what a tournament that would be…. back to the good old days

Watch this space

toepoke on December 31, 2008 at 5:46 pm
Vikings National Championships 2009 - Draw

Boys, Boy’s stop all that bickering, what do you expect from a sport that’s divided in so many organisations. Look at it this way, if the FFA kept their nose out of a sport that they dont give a ????????, and Soccer NSW gave back Futsal to Futsal people,
then Australian Futsal would be able to organise one hell of a national Championship.
But then again as long we keep on taking sides, that dream of one hell of a national championshis is a few years away.
Bringing outdoor teams coached by outdoor coaches from other states so the FFA can look good its just not Futsal.
at the time of putting together the Vikings Nationals there was a rumor that ACT was going to jump ship. Yes you are right, ACT should have been taken off by now.
Good luck to the Solomon Islands teams

Bob on December 31, 2008 at 5:46 pm
Vikings National Championships 2009 - Draw

” Can i just say that football superstar was a very entertainig and exciting show it truly inspire me to start developing my football and taking it seriously becuase one day it could be my job i could be become a proffesionel footballer, so i i’d like to thank fox 8 , Amy Taylor ,Brian Mcfadden, John Kosmina and Sydney FC for all their hard work that they put into this show , which was a success , welldone.

Cheers,

Waheed Choudhury 13,Sydney NSW Australia

Waheed Choudhury on June 30, 2008 at 2:15 pm
Football Superstars lose to Dural Warriors

2009 FFA NATIONAL FUTSAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

This was on the Sydney Radio station 2UE web page,

http://www.2ue.com.au/2ues-weekend-whats-on/20081023-56nt.html

What: 2009 FFA NATIONAL FUTSAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Where: At various venues. Check website for details
When: 6th -10th JANUARY, CANBERRA
Entry: Free

Futsal is the only official form of indoor soccer recognised by Football Federation Australia. See teams from all over Australia bring together the best players competing in age groups ranging from under 11s, to open age men and women.
www.futsalnationals.com.au

Boof on August 21, 2008 at 8:00 pm
Australian Futsal Club Championships

oops

DIDI on December 29, 2008 at 5:29 pm
AFC develops Futsal thru Club Championship

well i hope they relaunch it for 2009.. i think it will attract the best clubs from around Australia for a chance to compete in the AFC Club championships!!?? =]

DanKennedy-JB on August 21, 2008 at 8:00 pm
Australian Futsal Club Championships

I heard there is going to be a re trial if nsw wins?

DIDI on December 29, 2008 at 5:29 pm
AFC develops Futsal thru Club Championship

would be good if the club championship went ahead buddy ;)

fred on December 29, 2008 at 5:29 pm
AFC develops Futsal thru Club Championship

they did not happen,

lack of entry

fred on August 21, 2008 at 8:00 pm
Australian Futsal Club Championships

can’t seem to find the results for this tournament? anyone point me in the right direction

DanKennedy-JB on August 21, 2008 at 8:00 pm
Australian Futsal Club Championships

Referring to this http://www.actfutsal.asn.au/documents/AFCC08INFORMATION.pdf

DanKennedy-JB on December 29, 2008 at 5:29 pm
AFC develops Futsal thru Club Championship

Why wouldnt the FFA Australian Futsal Club Championship 08 or 09 Winners be selected for this event? I’m assuming it qualifies as our national tournament for CLUBS.???

DanKennedy-JB on December 29, 2008 at 5:29 pm
AFC develops Futsal thru Club Championship

yeah michael, probably another queensland arse !!!

Simon on December 31, 2008 at 5:46 pm
Vikings National Championships 2009 - Draw

U r all idiots, queensland is going to kick arse

michael on December 31, 2008 at 5:46 pm
Vikings National Championships 2009 - Draw

13/14 Boys - Vikings “nationals”
The Benchwarmers
Southern Stars 13′’s
Hobart
South NSW 13’s
South NSW 14’s

14 Boys - FFA Nationals
ACT Cobras
Northern NSW Hornets
Solomon Islands
NSW Lightning
Queensland
NSW Thunder
ACT Colts
Victoria
South Australia
Southern NSW

13 Boys FFA Nationals
ACT Cobras
NSW Thunder
Western Australia
ACT Colts
Victoria
Queensland
South Australia

Pretty easy to work out what comp is a “Nationals”

Futsaldad on December 31, 2008 at 5:46 pm
Vikings National Championships 2009 - Draw

who cares! good luck all the teams at each nationals!

naturally on December 31, 2008 at 5:46 pm
Vikings National Championships 2009 - Draw

Ther are 118 teams competing at the FFA Nationals. 57 from NSW, 27 from ACT, 7 from QLD, 12 VIC, 9 SA, 1 WA and some overseas teams.

Seems to me both Vikings and FFA have a weighting problem.

Old Timer on December 31, 2008 at 5:46 pm
Vikings National Championships 2009 - Draw

but you certainly implied it was just about the Vikings…. didn’t see any mention of FFA.

I hear that argument all the time from small tournaments to nationals but at the end of the day it nothing more than a venue. Hell Man U won the Champions League against Chelsea in Moscow… in your words what is the point of that…. should have stayed home huh

Don’t know why ACT are mentioned no teams playing

toepoke on December 31, 2008 at 5:46 pm
Vikings National Championships 2009 - Draw

Yep and as soon as Football people stop thinking they know whats best for Futsal nothing will change….. Sport needs to be run by purists

toepoke on December 29, 2008 at 5:29 pm
AFC develops Futsal thru Club Championship

Until the futsal community stop bitching and unite, futsal will not develop nationally. No sponsor or media organisation in their right mind will put money into a sport where the interested parties would rather slag off against each other than develop a unified sport. This is reminisent of the old National Soccer League with all it’s disparate parties until FFA reformed football in Australia.

mseeto on December 29, 2008 at 5:29 pm
AFC develops Futsal thru Club Championship

Didn’t say it couldn’t be said about the FFA.

Did I?

It seems a bit pointless though bringing 6 QLD teams to sydney for one age group, just so they can play against each other.

Not sure today on December 31, 2008 at 5:46 pm
Vikings National Championships 2009 - Draw

ahhhh…… nothing like starting the new year with a bit of lively banter….. oh and a pissing contest……*L*

toepoke on December 31, 2008 at 5:46 pm
Vikings National Championships 2009 - Draw

Think you’ll find the same could be said about the NSW State champs sorry meant FFA nationals.

toepoke on December 31, 2008 at 5:46 pm
Vikings National Championships 2009 - Draw

Is nothing more than a rumour Defender and we all know how dangerous they can be.

There was some talk on here back a month or 2 involving Scott Gilligan and some from NZ about him taking on a role for OFC for Futsal…. maybe Scott can elaborate a little more… also I think his interview had some talk on it

A mate who plays in Auckland told me that FNZ has been told not to worry about Futsal…… but like I said nothing more than a rumour

toepoke on December 29, 2008 at 5:29 pm
AFC develops Futsal thru Club Championship

National Championships?????????

In the 15girls there are 4 teams and 3 of those are from QLD, the other from Tasmania.
In the 13girls out of 7 teams there are 4 that are from QLD, 2 from Tasmania and 1 from NZ.
It isn’t only the girls though, the 10boys should have just held their comp on the gold coast as well. Out of 7 teams, 6 are QLD teams.

Seriously, how can Vikings call this a National Championship.

And as Simon stated, there are no ACT teams in the comp. Why advertise it that they are competing?

Not sure today on December 31, 2008 at 5:46 pm
Vikings National Championships 2009 - Draw

Hi Toepoke - those are two pretty interesting rumours about NZ - care to elaborate?

Defender on December 29, 2008 at 5:29 pm
AFC develops Futsal thru Club Championship

Why do the Vikings keep advertising ACT when there are no ACT teams in the draw?

Simon on December 31, 2008 at 5:46 pm
Vikings National Championships 2009 - Draw

FFA Futsal will never be run by Futsal People with out FFA Football pupeteers pulling the strings…sad but true…training game revenue raising in off season …now that the game is going thru the roof in Aust why else would they “suddenly be calling a review”………… to find out how to get their hands on income from futsal

johno on December 29, 2008 at 5:29 pm
AFC develops Futsal thru Club Championship

Frank we all know that the review is nothing more than a warm fuzzy. The timing of the review is shocking (over the Futsal season) they met with Football officials who see Futsal as a training game.

Lets hope the review indicates the sport should be run by Futsal minded people.

I’ve heard a rumour that OFC have told Football NZ to have nothing to do with Futsal…. mind you can’t imagine OFC doing much either but word has it Scott is moving to NZ

toepoke on December 29, 2008 at 5:29 pm
AFC develops Futsal thru Club Championship

I hear that the Championships will be held in Iran.

mseeto on December 29, 2008 at 5:29 pm
AFC develops Futsal thru Club Championship

Just a pity they didn’t canvass more FUTSAL people and not so much emphasis on how FOOTBALL would like to see FUTSAL run………seems to me the outcome was already decided in the terms of reference of the review anyway

johno on December 29, 2008 at 5:29 pm
AFC develops Futsal thru Club Championship

FFA are spending money into an independant review of how to best invest in Futsal on a national basis. This review is due at the end of January.

Frank Rossi on December 29, 2008 at 5:29 pm
AFC develops Futsal thru Club Championship

Simon…………not that I’m aware of.

Frank Rossi on December 29, 2008 at 5:29 pm
AFC develops Futsal thru Club Championship

this looks great…. but I think the key phrase here is “AFC is encouraging Associations to plough more resources into lifting the standard of Futsal in Asia”…. can’t imagine FFA ploughing more resources into Futsal……. shame……

toepoke on December 29, 2008 at 5:29 pm
AFC develops Futsal thru Club Championship

Shaz, I understand your view but when you look at the other countries they will be sending teams from their national league. We don’t have a national league so the national championships is the next best level.

Left Back on December 29, 2008 at 5:29 pm
AFC develops Futsal thru Club Championship

and will be flogged……..

naturally on December 29, 2008 at 5:29 pm
AFC develops Futsal thru Club Championship

Isn’t it supposed to be a club side?Shouldn’t it be the winner of the premier league vs the best club teams in the other states to decide who goes? I understand the need for our state teams to have competition & that the cost might be prohibitive to clubs but the heading for this article is ‘AFC develops Futsal thru Club Championship’. This would also give opportunities to players who don’t make the state teams but play great futsal in a good, solid team, week in week out. And we all know that every premier league team has at least one player that should have made the state team & didn’t.

shaz on December 29, 2008 at 5:29 pm
AFC develops Futsal thru Club Championship

Anything for the Women Frank?

Simon on December 29, 2008 at 5:29 pm
AFC develops Futsal thru Club Championship

The winner of the Men’s competition at our Nationals in Canberra will represent Australia at this event.

Frank Rossi on December 29, 2008 at 5:29 pm
AFC develops Futsal thru Club Championship

meed contact the person mentioned on the original article at the top of the page. They will be able to let you know if there are further trials.

It is unlikely at this stage as the teams have already been picked.

Futsal4All Admin on November 4, 2008 at 5:36 pm
Trials - Southern NSW for National Champs

when is the nest trials because i wont to jion in to

meed on November 4, 2008 at 5:36 pm
Trials - Southern NSW for National Champs

Johnny, you are a great keeper both indoor and outdoor.
You have saved our but many times! Keep up the good work…

Mark on November 6, 2008 at 6:17 pm
5 Star Player Profile - John Dimitrakas

Nervous time quake, hold your form quake, make it happen quake, last three rounds should be most exciting. Pleased to see fleeting competition from winners Magic, Magic, Magic, Magic.

temor on December 22, 2008 at 7:11 pm
Quake Match report vs Vipers - Sat Dec 20 (NSW)

Some taste after all from the young lad - Nice and Sleezy does it every time. Good luck also with the 16s, not much defense happening: should get Dom to teach the new boy to stay with the runner.

Older laddie on October 6, 2008 at 10:20 pm
5 Star Player Profile - Simon Keith

good luck guys…..good to see another club win club championship.

DIDI on December 22, 2008 at 7:11 pm
Quake Match report vs Vipers - Sat Dec 20 (NSW)

As Trent’s biggest sister and 2nd biggest fan only to his 3 year old niece. I should clarify the only liquid lunch he ever has is water or Pepsi! :-)

Kylie on October 14, 2008 at 10:00 pm
5 Star Player Profile - Trent Flanigan

shimon katz(simmo) had a blinder against the vipers,he domonstrated how to play futsal smartly.For those of you who have thought that he was finished …think again.I respect guys like simmo who are so determined and focused.By the way Shimon,yavuz says hi………he says as soon as he beat one player, another one was at him….too many players to beat…..hopefuly we shall have more players next time so we can be more competitive…..by the way shimon i never knew you had such a good touch in front of goals you bastard.First goal was a beauty.

vipers coach

bomba on October 6, 2008 at 10:20 pm
5 Star Player Profile - Simon Keith

You’re unstoppable mate.. Good luck at nationals

DanKennedy on December 21, 2008 at 6:23 pm
Late winner seals valuable win for Pirates in a thriller (NSW)

Great game by yourself against Mascot Vipers on 20/12/08. Bring it home Simon. Go Quake

Jack on October 6, 2008 at 10:20 pm
5 Star Player Profile - Simon Keith

Leo, good gameaganist radies

go magic…………………………….kool………………………..good luck overseas!!!

Mark on December 8, 2008 at 10:29 pm
5 Star Player Profile - Mark Rizoski

Just curious why arent your U12 boys competing at the Nationals? I see you have a 12s team listed above. Draw http://www.futsalnationals.com.au and no 12 boys.

Samantha on December 19, 2008 at 7:07 pm
Victoria prepares for Nationals

there is no fernando de morales for the mens this year?
wow that will be a huge set back for the victorian team, although they ahve had some greta preperation and this could be there year they just might take it out.

fred on December 19, 2008 at 7:07 pm
Victoria prepares for Nationals

fantastic article

naturally on December 10, 2008 at 9:48 pm
Great writeup about Tasmanian Futsal

haahhaha ross how much did u pay him to put ur name as favourite sports person ; )

FUTSAL FAN on December 8, 2008 at 10:29 pm
5 Star Player Profile - Mark Rizoski

thanks Leo !!!

Mark on December 8, 2008 at 10:29 pm
5 Star Player Profile - Mark Rizoski

hey blake nice profile i agre with sam u would look gun with your headband. anyway go AC milan. and see you at training.

jacob on December 8, 2008 at 10:09 pm
5 Star Player Profile - Blake Stewart

you wish

jacob on December 8, 2008 at 10:09 pm
5 Star Player Profile - Blake Stewart

hay mark nice profile keep up the good work with magic

leo malfara u/12 sydney magic on December 8, 2008 at 10:29 pm
5 Star Player Profile - Mark Rizoski

Thanks Sam! But AC would have to pay me money for advertising!

Blake on December 8, 2008 at 10:09 pm
5 Star Player Profile - Blake Stewart

Thanks ROSCO for those comments I really appreciate it

You are a talented player and I love watching you play

THANKS

Mark :)

Mark on December 8, 2008 at 10:29 pm
5 Star Player Profile - Mark Rizoski

Mark you are a lil champion, Keep up the good work,
Hope you can do a double with the 12s premier league and 14s in the 1 year :).

Those tips you got are so true, if you continue to use that advice you will continue to improve and develop.

ROSCO.

ROSCO on December 8, 2008 at 10:29 pm
5 Star Player Profile - Mark Rizoski

Hey Blake. Good Photo!

Would have looked better if you were wearing your AC Milan shirt and your usual headband!!!!! At least you follow the best team.

See you at training.

Samuel on December 8, 2008 at 10:09 pm
5 Star Player Profile - Blake Stewart

oh dear…… what a joke!

naturally on December 5, 2008 at 5:36 pm
Futsal booted out of Moorooka (QLD)

well done kuzman ur a great player

John Dimo on December 2, 2008 at 7:54 pm
5 Star Player Profile - Steve Kuzmanovski

u rule cammy!

pro on November 22, 2008 at 7:28 am
5 Star Player Profile - Cameron Caligiuri

Go Clare :)
Excellent goalkeeper.

Wellwellwell on December 3, 2008 at 7:07 pm
NSW Futsal Teams of the Week

eyyyyyyyyy mike thats coool

MLOOOP on December 2, 2008 at 7:43 pm
5 Star Player Profile - Michael Trajkovski

eyyyy kuzzziiiiii thats cool

MLOOOP on December 2, 2008 at 7:54 pm
5 Star Player Profile - Steve Kuzmanovski

Great player, say hallo, I am No. 64 at quake 12’s. Go quake.

Jack on October 11, 2008 at 4:52 pm
5 Star Player Profile - Tuan Cao

Thank you for your kind words. I havent checked this site in some time. Its good to see people post positive comments of encouragement not only to younger kids, but more senior players.
I look forward to taking more time on the court as i believe i have become more fitter and sharper as the season has progressed.
I look forward to scoring many more goals.

Boom BooM on October 11, 2008 at 4:52 pm
5 Star Player Profile - Tuan Cao

In Jan 2007 I was visiting Tokyo and watched an F-League match (the futsal equivalent of the J-League). I don’t know what the players are paid but the standard was phenomenal. With the score 2-1 and 2 mins to go the losing side took off their keeper, put their best player on as pivot/GK and kept possession in their attacking third for at least 2 mins with non-stop one-touch or 2-touch passing. And then went on to score and save a draw! One mistake and they would have conceded another goal. Players were all very young, super fit and super technically accomplished, although not in the more flamboyant/entertaining Brazilian style. There were about 3,000 paying fans (about $20 a ticket) and good atmosphere with singing and drumming.

Captain Haddock on December 1, 2008 at 6:01 pm
Four Four Two Blog: To Osaka And Back

Simon,

We have never charged an entry fee for the general public to watch Super League Futsal.

Jonathan Simnett on December 1, 2008 at 9:09 pm
Preview Round 9 - Football NSW Futsal Super League

Free entry? have SSFA been charging for entry up until now?

Simon on December 1, 2008 at 9:09 pm
Preview Round 9 - Football NSW Futsal Super League

Sutherland can accommodate you. Please contact Jonathan Simnett 0417 042 145

Jonathan Simnett on December 1, 2008 at 9:09 pm
Preview Round 9 - Football NSW Futsal Super League

Hello i was wondering if anybody knows on any premier league or super league clubs that are looking for a youth/men player. Has played at a high level. Available immediately.
Thanks

Ryan on December 1, 2008 at 9:09 pm
Preview Round 9 - Football NSW Futsal Super League

The futsal league in Japan is semi professional. There is only one club that is fully professional and that is Nagoya Ocean. This could be a pathway for Australian players although the first choice for the Japanese will be for Brazilian players, of which there are several already plying their trade. There are also a number of Japanese players in Spain and they will eventually return and bolster the quality of the futsal in Japan.

mseeto on December 1, 2008 at 6:01 pm
Four Four Two Blog: To Osaka And Back

hi leo, keep up the good pressure, we need it for the game on saturday against sydney city./…….. keep it up

GO MAGIC !!!!!

sharky on October 16, 2008 at 7:37 pm
5 Star Player Profile - Leo Malfara

I really enjoy watching you play, especially when you smash that ball into the back of the net! You are a great inspiration. Hope to see you play in Canberra for the National Titles.

….Little Man

Little Man! on November 23, 2008 at 9:37 am
5 Star Player Profile - Adrian Vizzari

Hay,

Ure eyes are really wide in the photo (wide eyed)

Kaylen on November 2, 2008 at 8:52 am
5 Star Player Profile - Morgan Maxwell

Yeah i agree with u fut5al. I cam to the game thinking that it would be a good game to watch but i was extremely dissapointed. I wonder how much they paid FNSW to organise their tour. Another money making exercise by FNSW if u ask me!!

davo on November 27, 2008 at 7:10 pm
Game two Futsal International Friendly Series vs. Russian FC Doctor (NSW)

NSW were not that great but thats due to the team the played, if they play like that in Canderra we will not win it.

They are called FC Doctor becaue they are all Doctors, On the night i overheard a FNSW person saying the captian is a head surgeon from a hospital in Russia

would have been better to see them play the Likes of Shiska, Erkin Ozman etc rather guys half their age

Fut5al on November 27, 2008 at 7:10 pm
Game two Futsal International Friendly Series vs. Russian FC Doctor (NSW)

nsw played an awesome game

one question
why do they call russia fc doctors?

MLOOOP on November 27, 2008 at 7:10 pm
Game two Futsal International Friendly Series vs. Russian FC Doctor (NSW)

hopefully not. we will do well in sydney.

arteta on November 27, 2008 at 7:45 pm
“The Stig” roll on (TAS)

Steve has now gone back to his home country of Colombia which will prove to be a major lose to the creative spark of our Sydney Uni team. An excellent player and a loyal friend, good luck with his future in Soccer. Ben Hudson, Syd Uni youth mens captain.

Ben Hudson on November 28, 2008 at 6:50 pm
PFL Second Round kicks off (NSW)

very boring.

nsw the kings of futsal.

naturally on November 27, 2008 at 7:10 pm
Game two Futsal International Friendly Series vs. Russian FC Doctor (NSW)

Simon,

are you illiterate? if you read my piece it says “in tasmania”

i am speaking about within tasmania and the fact that vikings is the only place that kids can get any sort of futsal coaching and that there are only probably 3 top level coaches in the state.

i couldn’t care less about nsw as that was not the argument.

although i would think that vikings offers a better commitment to developing futsal coaches.

naturally on November 22, 2008 at 7:02 am
5 Star Player Profile - Trey Westbury

naturally, you say ‘correct futsal coaching’. As opposed to what? Are you insinuating that other States at nationals do not? NSW?

Simon on November 22, 2008 at 7:02 am
5 Star Player Profile - Trey Westbury

good work trey,……… i also like nathan buckley.. although much bigger fan of ryan o keefe….. yummmmmmmmmmmm

frags on November 22, 2008 at 7:02 am
5 Star Player Profile - Trey Westbury

Can we at all stick to the topic of Trey Westbury who’s profile this happens to be? One of the best Futsal and Football prospects in Tasmania and also Nationally!!!!!

corey smith on November 22, 2008 at 7:02 am
5 Star Player Profile - Trey Westbury

there is a mens team picked at the vikings nationals for the amf world cup i understand?

victory supporter i have seen all of these kids play and the 12’s vikings team from tasmania would wipe the floor with the fft team as they have correct futsal coaching aswell as individual ability.

It’s very funny to note that many of the kids who attended the ffa nationals in 2007 are now participants in Corey Smith’s Vikings Futsal Academy as it is the only place they can receive high level coaching in tsamania.

Jose- teams sent to ffa nationals from tasmania were organised by individual parents and also coached by these parents.

naturally on November 22, 2008 at 7:02 am
5 Star Player Profile - Trey Westbury

I am impressed. All the very best Michael.

Helen on October 7, 2008 at 5:26 pm
5 Star Player Profile - Michael Loupis

BORING STUFF

didi on November 27, 2008 at 7:10 pm
Game two Futsal International Friendly Series vs. Russian FC Doctor (NSW)

What a pathway. A few comps for the men. Talk is cheap. Put the money where your mouth is.

But what about the WOMEN !! Absolutly nothing. Wouldn’t it been better to scrap one of the Mens tornements and send the WOMEN somewhere instead. The Women have more chance of winning a world cup( if there ever was one) than the men.

Great pathway for the few chosen players who don’t ever seem to be out of the National team. Trying to break through into the mens team is just dead man’s shoes

inside right on November 22, 2008 at 7:02 am
5 Star Player Profile - Trey Westbury

are we able to find out who the coaches are and what qualifications or experience they have, and will coaches have a Blue card and I guess the insurance is covered in the cost as well…sorry just that the flyer doesnt mention those details

johno on November 26, 2008 at 5:38 pm
Sunshine Coast Holiday Training Camps Jan 2009 (QLD)

The Men’s team playing in the FIFA sanctioned Asian Futsal Championships in 2009 will be the winning state team in the Canberra Nationals. Almost all of the Futsalroos who will represent Australia in the FIFA sanctioned ASEAN and Asian Futsal Championships 2009 will also be coming from the players in the Canberra Nationals. Added to that, the KL Fives and possibly Singapore Tiger 5s competition, I think the pathway for players who are serious about futsal must be through FFA.

mseeto on November 22, 2008 at 7:02 am
5 Star Player Profile - Trey Westbury

The Canberra tournament would be the strongest of the two given the two strongest states NSW and ACT will be at that one and most of the boys FFV teams are very good.

The Tassie teams at last year’s FFA tournament weren’t too bad as individuals and they worked hard as a team but they weren’t able to maintain that for the full 40 minutes and the opposition would usually run over the top of them towards the end. Having seen the Tassie teams at this year Vikings schools tournament I don’t think there is much of a difference between the 2 Tassie groups, its just that the strongest Tassie Vikings team didn’t have the same level of opposition so were able to be more successful. The weaker Tassie teams though were dreadful. Sending 1 or 2 teams is ok because they’re top team or 2 were good but I’m not sure why you would send 4 or 6 teams in an age group, it just diluted the standard of the competition.

Victory Fan on November 22, 2008 at 7:02 am
5 Star Player Profile - Trey Westbury

Football & Futsal in this country need to be run by FFA not Vikings or some other organization.

If you refer to FFA National Futsal Championship web page, Tasmania was represented by number of teams (see draws & results).

http://www.futsalnationals.com.au/draws/draws.htm

Jose M. on November 22, 2008 at 7:02 am
5 Star Player Profile - Trey Westbury

Unfortunately neither Nationals will have the ‘best competition available’ .

Simon on November 22, 2008 at 7:02 am
5 Star Player Profile - Trey Westbury

hahaha why would he play in canberra when any decent state team in tasmanian futsal is through vikings? ffa don’t have one single futsal coach within tasmania?

but yes he will be playing in the best competition available in sydney in january and will be looking to add a vikings national club title to his vikings national school title….

please can you see the achievements of these 12 year old kids rather than try and take the gloss off what they have achieved? i know that jealousy is a problem (assuming your tasmanian with the warriors mention) within tasmanian sport but please leave the political rubbish and the knocking to a more senior level instead of stooping as low as under respecting a 12 yr old.

corey smith on November 22, 2008 at 7:02 am
5 Star Player Profile - Trey Westbury

Lefty is never wrong!!!

Lefty can also report that NSW Thunder has won 9-0 against Russians tonight….

Well done Lefty!

Carlos on November 25, 2008 at 6:58 pm
NSW v Russian Doctor Team

That is great news, that he is full on.
Hope to watch him playing for Tasmania’s State Team in Canberra next year.

Jose M. on November 22, 2008 at 7:02 am
5 Star Player Profile - Trey Westbury

Always like seeing tournaments arranged promoting the game, no harm in that.

I do love the claim “including insurance”

What a joke that is……

One day someone will come out and sell there tournament for what it is….

A Fund Raiser,
and before I get shot down there is no problem with Fund Raising. It is an essential part of community.

Freakymigs on November 18, 2008 at 12:50 pm
NSW Futsal Comp with big Prizemoney on offer

Jose,

Are you serious mate?

What a joke comment that is!

The kid thrives on futsal and is travelling to Sydney in January and then USA next year (Australian Vikings Squad Rep) and has a massive future in the game if he wishes to pursue that!

He is fit, fast, strong, great touch and brilliant finisher both feet and is mature beyond his years and he has to read stupid comments like that!

He is also part of the Tasmanian Islanders Futsal Academy program and is a very keen supporter of the local Tasmanian Mens competitions so i would suggest his interest in the sport is pretty strong and he will play on for many years and will play at a very high level as will young Angus Souter and many of the kids that are coming through the Islanders Futsal Academy.

My most admired sports person is Lance Armstrong and i don’t cycle. Go figure?

Keep up the good work Trey.

corey smith on November 22, 2008 at 7:02 am
5 Star Player Profile - Trey Westbury

I thought I was the greatest influence on your career (-:

bajbo on November 22, 2008 at 7:21 am
5 Star Player Profile - Jacob Opacak

What about Victorias ‘Super Ref’ Anthony Grima? Isn’t he allowed to pick himself, or is he going to ref but doesn’t want to name himself in this story? Perhaps he will be named as a South Australian representative referee. Does anyone know?

Mattooch on November 25, 2008 at 7:03 pm
Victorian Referees at 2009 National Futsal Championships

lefty on the NSW Futsal Forum reports the final score being 12-2 to NSW Lightning.

Futsal4All Admin on November 25, 2008 at 6:58 pm
NSW v Russian Doctor Team

heard the lightening were winning 9-1??

didi on November 25, 2008 at 6:58 pm
NSW v Russian Doctor Team

if your favorite spostperson is Nathan Buckley (AFL) you will never play Futsal bebeyon 15s………. unfortunately it is said true………… ther is no room in this country for Football & Futsal…….. anyway that is only my opinion!!!!!!!!!!!!

Go Warriors!!!!!!!

Jose M. on November 22, 2008 at 7:02 am
5 Star Player Profile - Trey Westbury

the deli lama plays for buddhists FC

jacob on November 22, 2008 at 7:21 am
5 Star Player Profile - Jacob Opacak

I agree. Big Future as does Angus Souter and they are both players to watch through the Vikings system for years to come.

corey smith on November 22, 2008 at 7:02 am
5 Star Player Profile - Trey Westbury

Super athlete this kid and destined for greater things

naturally on November 22, 2008 at 7:02 am
5 Star Player Profile - Trey Westbury

nice work arteta!

naturally on November 22, 2008 at 7:15 am
5 Star Player Profile - Angus Souter

Sydney Benfica FC v Sydney Magic PCYC (12 Boys) @ Marrickville

Lorenzo D’Addona on November 24, 2008 at 8:30 pm
NSW Select sides to take on touring Russian team

I have heard there will be academy matches before the main games, can any one confirm this…

Penrith
West City Crusaders Academy will be playing Western Raiders Academy at 6.45 pm

Marrickville
Sydney Benfica Academy will be playing Sydney Magic PCYC Academy at 6.30 pm

Miller
Sydney City Academy will be playing Campbelltown Quake Academy at 6.20 pm.

Fut5al on November 24, 2008 at 8:30 pm
NSW Select sides to take on touring Russian team

Scott - I use the term “forward thinking” as I have never in all my involvement with futsal heard or seen any directive from OFC until I read your interview. This is so refreshing knowing that you have plans in place to take the game forward. I support you and for the good of the whole region hope these ideas are implemented and are successful. All the best.

Mark on November 19, 2008 at 8:53 am
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Hey
Thats my nickname. Good luck. Go Benfica

D!

Dimitri (D) Sydney Benfica on November 23, 2008 at 9:47 am
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Paul - Let me know who you spoke with so that I can contact them and confirm it for myself. It would be great to be told.

Premier - Thanks! The best is a difficult question as all players add something different. Over the years there have been a few very good players and I would put Lachlan Wright up there as the best at the moment. I think in the KL World 5’s tournament we had 3 other very good players in Greg Giovenali, Fernando De Moraes and Daniel Macor but I certainly can’t take credit for their Futsal development. These players made a huge difference to the team. As for the player with the most potential - Well there are a few but one player that really excites me is Chris Zeballos. He has great vison and the aility to to step up to the highest level. I think he can play for Australia for another 10 years. Of course this is only my opinion.

Mark - Well it isn’t really forward thinking as some of these ideas I had started when Futsal was seperate from Football. I believe they will work and I also look forward to meeting up with you when I next come to NZ.

Mike - Don’t worry, your opinion is most people’s and I don’t have a problem with that. Just remember every coach is different and has different ideas. That is what makes the game exciting, if we all thought the same then it would be a pretty boring game. As I said to F.Sala I am sure there are better coaches and worse coaches, I am not denying it. As for Quake you have to understand that I worked with these guys weekly. The other players in NSW I see when we play them. The rest of the State teams I see once a year. If I find somebody that I think is better or I have the time to invest in making them better then I will bring them into a camp. Of course the camps don’t usually last long and sometimes are just prior to leaving for a tournament. Therefore I usually go with the players that I am comfortable with. There have probably been better players left out however if they don’t “fit” into the team tactics and we don’t have the time to teach them it is difficult to accomodate them. I am sure other coaches have the same difficulties.

Paul T - I look forward to catching up with you as well.

Quinn - Thanks for your kind words. I lost the passion for the last couple of years I worked for Football NSW as in my opinion they really do not want to invest time or money into a sport which they feel rivals their own code. At least that is the impression they gave me. I have been reignited with the plans for OFC as they genuinely want to progress the sport as they get a direct berth into the Futsal World Cup. With my new role I know I will have limited time available for the Futsalroos so probably the FFA will look elsewhere, I wouldn’t blame them. My aim is to ensure the next country to qualify from OFC is at least competitive and in future years they are more than competitive.

scott gilligan on November 19, 2008 at 8:53 am
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Scott,

The fact that you can address criticisms and barbs levelled at you in the minority of these comments with such a level head and neutral manner is testament to your involvement in this sport being based on a true love of the game. The forums and comments are full of statements, accusations, retorts and petty bickering that do nothing for the sport beyond fracture it further… in a critical time where unity and cooperation is essential to it’s growth and future. No matter what the future holds for your position as Australian Coach, your committment and passion for the sport have played a large part of the achievements of the Futsalroos… well beyond anything that meagre resources alone could contribute. If it is indeed true that your tenure as Futsalroos Coach is at an end, well, our loss is OFC’s gain. No matter what happens, please don’t lose the passion, especially when you can take that and use it to inspire future generations of players and coaches to step up and take the sport to the place we all know it should be.

Quinn on November 19, 2008 at 8:53 am
The Futsal4all Interviews : Scott Gilligan

GO CAM!!
well done champ, keep up the good work making the family proud XX

berry on November 22, 2008 at 7:28 am
5 Star Player Profile - Cameron Caligiuri

rofl..thought the great Falcoa would be your hardest opponent.

didi on November 23, 2008 at 9:37 am
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mwa mwa mwa

mum on November 22, 2008 at 7:28 am
5 Star Player Profile - Cameron Caligiuri

Well put Mark. HB (Hawke’s Bay) Futsal also look forward to working with Scott in the future and support OFC’s quest to develop the game in our country. Mark -hope to see you in Wellington in a couple of weeks (Dec 6) - we are bringing a team of 10/11s down for a little tournament and to discuss plans tour/tournament plans for next year. Best regards from HB Futsal.

Paul T on November 19, 2008 at 8:53 am
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Quake supporter, I don’t know about looking good…………..but we will definitely go down swinging

Lorenzo D’Addona on November 22, 2008 at 7:57 am
Sydney Benfica FC Youtube Channel

eyyyy cami awsome photo

MLOOOP on November 22, 2008 at 7:28 am
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Yeah good to see you are trying to develop the game in Oceania! I dont know if you get paid whilst you coached AUS for all those years, nor is it my business, but If it was unpaid then you have my respects for doing it!
To be honest you are probably one of the better coaches I have seen yet I still think there are coaches out there better such as Durals coach and Syd City…to me it looked as though you always looked after your Campbeltown players much more with selection for AUS and NSW teams whilst there were better players out there to choose from!
Non the less congrats on the new role and goodluck to you in the future…
just my opinion!

mike on November 19, 2008 at 8:53 am
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Jeez lady, you’ve not got a kind word for anyone !!

He does tend to poliarise people but the BSS programs in the UK are thriving and the content is first rate.

Simon on November 20, 2008 at 8:10 pm
St George Futsal Competition starts January 2009 (NSW)

Ahh ofcourse Simon Clifford the biggest con man of them all I wonder how much the Oz bss paid for the exclusive rights for Futsal in OZ…. no wonder they are charging what they are

toepoke on November 20, 2008 at 8:10 pm
St George Futsal Competition starts January 2009 (NSW)

Hey Snopak! Cool profile except for the Chelsea thing! Who does the Deli Lama play for?

Blake on November 22, 2008 at 7:21 am
5 Star Player Profile - Jacob Opacak

Firstly congratulations Scott on the new position. I read with interest just what the role entails. It is very comprehensive and forward thinking. I support yourself and OFC in their quest to develop futsal in Oceania. I am interested to know what ideas you specifically have for NZ and look forward to meeting and discussing this issue with you in the future. All the best from Capital Futsal (Wellington)

Mark on November 19, 2008 at 8:53 am
The Futsal4all Interviews : Scott Gilligan

This is the name of the game, awesome stuff, show your wares, so those out there, may come and see, be there where it counts, at the courts, bums on seats.
Come and see the amazing stuff these remarkable boys do for us lucky parents week in week out but we need supporters, come on public get behind futsal come and see a game, it is free and most entertaining, you will not be disappointed. Good on you benefica, hope to see you in premier league next near. Half way through the season and you guys are looking good at promotion. Quake supporter, futsal lover, go quake..

great juggling on November 22, 2008 at 7:57 am
Sydney Benfica FC Youtube Channel

Keep it up champion, you are one of the bright lights of this game !!!!!!

Lorenzo D’Addona on November 22, 2008 at 7:28 am
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Congratulations Cammy. PS. Can I come for dinner too? From favourite cuz Johnny lol

futsalbaby on November 22, 2008 at 7:28 am
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hi scott, i think you have done an excellent job so far! CONGRATULATIONS!!

I just wanted to ask who is the best player you have coached in the Aust team, Past or present. I also want to know who you think currently is the best player in Australia and who has the biggest potential?

Premier on November 19, 2008 at 8:53 am
The Futsal4all Interviews : Scott Gilligan

Nina - As my wife suggested I haven’t been notified of my sacking. The manager of the Futsal team whom works for the FFA does not know anything about it but I would like to find out if you are correct. So if you could supply me a name (in private if you prefer) then I can contact them directly myself to verify this statement.

toepoke - As I was there at the time I can explain. Oceania has never had a committee devoted entirely to Futsal. While in Suva, Fiji for the Oceania Qualifiers, Mr Reynald Temarii, OFC Football President, approached Brian in regard to becoming chairman for the first Oceania Futsal Committee. Also present at that meeting were other people from different countries (Vanuatu, Tahiti, New Caledonia) and members of OFC along with myself. These people were asked to become members of this committee. As Brian is the person that instigated the Solomon Islands Futsal Program, Reynald thought that he would be the best person to bring on board with his expertise in the grass roots field.

frags - It was a great trip & will live long in the memory. Hmmm! Steve Dawson.

Paul - I could possibly be in NZ the first week of December. When I have confirmation I will be in touch and we can get together & discuss old times as well as new.

1-2 - Over the years I have tried to help as many people as possible but as I stated above in the interview not all coaches want help or advice. If anybody wants help all they have to do is ask. I can think of several coaches who have contacted me over the years who have asked me for help or advice and I am more than willing to pass on the knowledge. A case in point - late 90’s Futsal NSW tried to conduct several up date courses targeting specific topics. Only six(6) coaches showed any interest. I noticed that Tim Genzo and Frank Rossi tried to do the same (or similar) utilising Rob Varela for the State Coaches prior to this year’s tournament. Again only five (5) coaches turned up. Another case - same period - I advised state coaches of certain techniques and tactics they were to teach their players leading up to the Nationals. Of the thirty-six (36) coaches involved only six (6) took any notice. Mind you I think if a coach is supposedly good enough to be appointed to a State Coaching position I am sure they would naturally assume that the organisation appointing them must think they know what they are doing. Also FIFA don’t actually have accredited Futsal Courses and I developed my own to use when I conduct courses for FIFA. As for eight (8) years - I have only been a FIFA Instructor since 2005. Jim Roberts was the National Coach for twelve (12) years (I think) before me and he was conducting courses during that period. Other International Coach Education opportunities - if you call questioning all the other countries coaches about all things Futsal then I suppose this would be right, as I have been lucky enough to be in the right place to be able to do that. No challenge - I have tried to impress upon the FFA the need to take different people along to tournaments as assistant coaches specifically for this purpose.

F.SALA - I agree that their are better coaches and worse coaches and as the job is unpaid I would think that all the qualified coaches would not apply. Correct about the courses as they are conducted all around the World. You just need to have the money.

Rocky - As I said I couldn’t put them all in. It was a great moment but if we had held on for the win it would definitely have been in there.

rosemary digger - Thanks for your compliments. Please remember I will always be there for you anytime.

If anybody else has a question please don’t hesitate to ask.

scott gilligan on November 19, 2008 at 8:53 am
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I rang FFA on 8354 5555 myself and it does appear that Scott is no longer the National Men’s team coach.

Paul on November 19, 2008 at 8:53 am
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1-2 I can’t believe that that you have made the comments that you have regarding Scott Gilligan! If you have ever been involved with a team or indeed a tournament where Scott was the coach or you have attended one of his coaching courses, you would realise that he is both an extraordinary coach and fantastic source of information and knowledge about Futsal. And contrary to what you believe, always willing to share that knowledge and support new coaches. I know this to be a fact because I was one of those mums and teachers who put my hand up to learn , to become qualified and to go on to support this great game at every opportunity. Scott firstly encouraged and then supported many people in those early days, he visited schools and gave advice and help and most importantly shared his wealth of knowledge. As a direct consequence of Scott’s input I have organised and run the Futsal program at my primary school for over 12 years, have coached and managed numerous State teams both open and schools to the Nationals and have managed an Australian Team to Europe. I am currently President and a foundation organiser of the Taipans Super League Club and one of the organisers of the current Southern NSW State Team to compete at the Nationals in Canberra. Whilst my achievements in Futsal are not a fraction of those of Scott, I can honestly say that without Scott’s support and encouragement over 15 years, I would not have developed the interest and the passion for Futsal that has allowed me to give so much back to the sport. If you multiply my story by only 10 people( probably closer to a hundred) then you will have some idea of the influence of Scott. 1-2 I think you are comparing apples with oranges when you speak of other elite coaches and their selfish attitudes.From my personal experience nothing could be further from the truth. Congratulations on a stellar career Scott. Good luck with your future endeavours , your success is richly deserved.

rosemary digger on November 19, 2008 at 8:53 am
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Thanks Mr Saliba

I think all clubs should do this. After all, it is the players that make the club as they toil away, week in week out. Even players that deserve to be there and aren’t , need to be recognised at different stages.

I must admit that the culture in the club is alot different to the old days…………….we have an exceptional bunch of players from the youngsters through to 1st Grade.

Special mention to all our girls, keep up the good work !!!

Lorenzo D’Addona on November 19, 2008 at 5:41 pm
Benfica Players to Represent NSW in 2009 National Championships

Boom Boom, you are one of the most instinctive players going around. Demand more time on the court. You need more time on the court. Why take you off, you are an ex factor, keep scoring Tuan.

Quake might be gone if they don’t leave u on on October 11, 2008 at 4:52 pm
5 Star Player Profile - Tuan Cao

Hey Bully, congratualations. One of my favourite players, plays hard but fair, never takes a backward step, always strikes towards the goals. Can you rub off some of your talent on my son, have a chat with him No. 64 in the Quake 12’s. Go bully. Thanks.

go quake on October 15, 2008 at 10:00 pm
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I wonder if the BSS competitions are playing to FDS rules (eg size 2 balls) or our own Futsal rules. Mr Clifford may not be amused if they are not !!

Simon on November 20, 2008 at 8:10 pm
St George Futsal Competition starts January 2009 (NSW)

I dont know of any futsal coaches who tell their players NOT to play football. But there are still lots of outdoor coaches (incl your so called “rep” coaches) who tell footballers NOT to play futsal ! (Admittedly lots of these are elderly, ignorant, and unaccredited !!!)
You can of course play both as many do in places like Sydney but its a battle as “football” sees futsal as ‘taking their players and much needed revenue ‘ ! That is why we question the FFA being in charge of futsal….case of conflict of interests ?

The percentage is very high of course, but that should and will change as futsal becomes a sport in its own right. More and more children are telling me they prefer futsal to football, now that has to be a concern for football clubs ?

F.SALA on November 19, 2008 at 5:57 pm
2008 Hawke’s Bay Secondary Schools Championships (NZ)

wow…. $55 for a 30 minute game… at a tennis club (I’m presuming this is outdoors) I think these guys see futsal as a cash cow. Wonder how much goes back into development of the game?

toepoke on November 20, 2008 at 8:10 pm
St George Futsal Competition starts January 2009 (NSW)

Check out the you tube clip on nzfutsal.com which seems to be this Linwood team…. quite cool

toepoke on November 20, 2008 at 8:14 pm
Linwood College Team of the Year & New Zealand Champion of Champions (NZ)

It does sound familiar. I’m kind of curious about the percentage of futsal playing kids in Aussie who also play football and how their time spent doing that in winter impacts on their ability to develop as futsal players. Would you say lots of the kids who go to these elite futsal tournaments are footballers as well? Do you have many specialists at the 8-15yrs age?

I remember watching a Vikings tournament a couple of Easters ago and being very impressed with the 8-10 year olds in particular - SW QLD, Sunshine Coast and West Moreton all spring to mind. I remember going away wondering where those kids hearts were, in futsal or football. Maybe it was both, but I was hoping it was the former!

Paul on November 19, 2008 at 5:57 pm
2008 Hawke’s Bay Secondary Schools Championships (NZ)

Enjoy your trip Paul but dont be fooled into thinking the nationals are the be all and end all of futsal. Both will be worth watching .There is a lot of lip service given to “grass roots” futsal but little action to follow it up.
Yes nationals and elite comps are fine but we have to look at our youngsters and their development, we have problems in Australia with junior development, girls / women and of course country and remote areas. there are mixed views on how we should do it and who should do it……..sound familiar?

F.SALA on November 19, 2008 at 5:57 pm
2008 Hawke’s Bay Secondary Schools Championships (NZ)

Well done benfica for recognising your players achievements more of this is needed as sometimes it is taken for granted Send the message out to all clubs to recognise thier players achievements its good for the sport…

david saliba on November 19, 2008 at 5:41 pm
Benfica Players to Represent NSW in 2009 National Championships

So true my friend, so true !

F.SALA on November 19, 2008 at 5:57 pm
2008 Hawke’s Bay Secondary Schools Championships (NZ)

F.SALA your wit only exceeds your beauty.

Simon on November 19, 2008 at 5:57 pm
2008 Hawke’s Bay Secondary Schools Championships (NZ)

I’m looking to come over to Australia in Jan. I was planning on watching the last couple of days of the nationals in Canberra. Sounds like the Vikings comp in Sydney going to be worth hanging round for too - its going to be interesting for an outsider like me to make the comparison between the two…I bet they’re both going to be pretty good, surely?

Paul on November 19, 2008 at 5:57 pm
2008 Hawke’s Bay Secondary Schools Championships (NZ)

Toepoke may even beat me Simon, I’m still getting all the players registration numbers and phone numbers and addresses and email addresses for those going to the Vikings nationals in Sydney..its taking longer than I thought going to visit each one personally ! ……that was what you asked for wasnt it ?

F.SALA on November 19, 2008 at 5:57 pm
2008 Hawke’s Bay Secondary Schools Championships (NZ)

hey toepoke, do you want to name these dastardly plotters? Are they still in power now?

Simon on November 19, 2008 at 5:57 pm
2008 Hawke’s Bay Secondary Schools Championships (NZ)

Interesting comment Nina. Scott and I would like to know who your contact with FFA is. Scott has had no communication with the FFA regarding his status. His contact denies your statement.

Mrs G on November 19, 2008 at 8:53 am
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Toepoke, thanks for the advice, but no-ones trying to run futsal in NZ round here. We’re just a little organisation who’s trying to organise a few competitions and learn more about a game we discovered a few years ago - a game we love.

I cottoned on a long time ago that futsal is a game in its own right, and a lot of my energy is going in to us becoming as pure a futsal organisation as we can be, and not, as you say, be just some kind of training game for football. We want to play better, coach better and communicate better.

I’ve met the Vikings and was lucky enough to attend a great tournament they had in QLD at Easter last year. I’ve met some of the others (in NZ) too and they all seem to be ‘futsal people’ at heart. So really, i’m happy to work with anyone…

Paul on November 19, 2008 at 5:57 pm
2008 Hawke’s Bay Secondary Schools Championships (NZ)

Wow, So I’m guessing NZ is like Australia as well… there are 5 groups trying to run Futsal.

Provocative… maybe, but was just a tonge in cheek comment. hey it drew a response.

I’ll give you some advice, don’t let Football fool you into thinking they have the best interest of Futsal in hand. At the end of the day they are Football people and see the “SPORT” of Futsal as nothing more than a training game for Football. In Oz I’ve been involved with the (now) FFA and Vikings and Vikings are streaks ahead. sure there are people who want to knock the tall poppy but I believe it’s more out of envy. Hell I’ve been to meetings where on the agenda it was, How to Bring Down the Vikings….. They do a great job have lots to offer and recognise it’s not all about the elite.

my opoinion

toepoke on November 19, 2008 at 5:57 pm
2008 Hawke’s Bay Secondary Schools Championships (NZ)

Toepoke - I guess you like being provocative! Did you read my previous post…I was kind of hoping I’d explained why we went for a short game format for this little competition. Like I said, its a compromise, a one-off, but one we can live with since all our other comps are done the ‘right’ way. So if the kids are running the game - its only for two nights, we’ll survive… For some of them, its their first ever game.

Anyway, there’s plenty to be positive about in NZ. Vikings do a great a job, and so do Capital Futsal, Brazilian Futsal School, East City and hopefully, us.

As for the course in Chch in Feb, we’ll be there.

thanks

Paul on November 19, 2008 at 5:57 pm
2008 Hawke’s Bay Secondary Schools Championships (NZ)

So the kids are running the sport in New Zealand…. no wonder it’s under developed!!!

Vikings seem to be big in New Zealand why don’t you get them onboard. They have leagues and tournaments all through NZ along with teams traveling and touring.

I read an article on here about the NZ School titles in Queenstown recently … looked quite big plus the word is the Vikings Futsal cup for men and womens was very good.

I also read there is a Brazilian over doing a coaching course in Feb on their website. So why are you trying to do small things on your own when you could do big things with the Vikings?

toepoke on November 19, 2008 at 5:57 pm
2008 Hawke’s Bay Secondary Schools Championships (NZ)

Sounds good Paul keep up the great work ! Mikes been around futsal a long time.

F.SALA on November 19, 2008 at 5:57 pm
2008 Hawke’s Bay Secondary Schools Championships (NZ)

F-SALA I think you might be overly critical here. We run plenty of futsal tournaments and leagues with games of normal duration for kids and adults. This one’s a little bit different cause we’ve got very limited court time and the 10 teams all wanted to play each other once. Its a compromise, but one we can live with. For some of these kids, by the way, it will be their first ever game of futsal tonight. Its not a big deal - I was surprised our little tournament even got a mention on this site to be honest. So hopefully you can see where we’re coming from by now…just getting a few schools together to play a futsal tournament is an achievement in itself around this neck of the woods, believe me.

Re: coaching- we’re not Vikings affiliated so it wasn’t really an option for us last time I checked… last course they held here was in ‘07 I believe.

On a positive note, MikeCorringham from NSW came over recently and held excellent two day course Level One Course at Capital Futsal in Wellington.

Paul on November 19, 2008 at 5:57 pm
2008 Hawke’s Bay Secondary Schools Championships (NZ)

underdeveloped ? not surprised if you let children set the game times of 12 minutes ! I’m sure Vikings NZ could help with coaching ?

F.SALA on November 19, 2008 at 5:57 pm
2008 Hawke’s Bay Secondary Schools Championships (NZ)

At $5per player for a two night tournament I don’t think anyone’s going to feel short-changed. And just so you know… the kids asked to play under this ‘lots of short games’ format - we’ve trialled it in the past and they & their parents have asked to do it more. So hopefully they’ll have a good time tonight and no-one in Australia will be too critical or offended!

And no, I don’t know Mr Gilligan, but futsal in this country is quite underdeveloped compared to Australia. Any articles/coaching courses/seminars/dialogue that might be available to us are to my mind, a step in the right direction.

Paul on November 19, 2008 at 5:57 pm
2008 Hawke’s Bay Secondary Schools Championships (NZ)

Hi John! You are the BEST! What a wonderful sight to see. Some awesome saves here. Keep it up champ. Luv you always, Maria (from Canad). xoxox

Maria Dimitroulas on November 6, 2008 at 6:17 pm
5 Star Player Profile - John Dimitrakas

Can’t believe the 3-3 draw with Argentina at the KL 5’s in 2008 doesn’t make your stand out moments!!

Rocky on November 19, 2008 at 8:53 am
The Futsal4all Interviews : Scott Gilligan

How many 10 metre penalties can you fit into a 12 minute game ? lol

F.SALA on November 19, 2008 at 5:57 pm
2008 Hawke’s Bay Secondary Schools Championships (NZ)

I think Scotty did a capable job given the restrictions he worked under. Are there better Australian coaches than Scott - possibly, are there worse coaches than Scott - probably !
Will all the qualified, experienced coaches apply for the vacant national position ? I very much doubt it !
I cant agree with the coaching course opportunities though, there are many available around the world you just have to pay your money and turn up !

F.SALA on November 19, 2008 at 8:53 am
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I find it interesting that he thinks there is no coach capable of replacing him as I think he is part of that problem. Over the last 8 years or so he has been the only Aussie coach who has had access to the various FIFA courses and other international coach education opportunities. Unfortunately I don’t think he has adequately spread this knowledge to other coaches beyond his closest allies. Based on my experience with other elite levels coaches in other sports I think this could be so that no one else would have the same level of knowledge and experience as him and as a result no one could actually challenge him for the Australian position.

1-2 on November 19, 2008 at 8:53 am
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Not really Paul, it equates to 2 1/2 games of (Futsal 2 x 20 min halves). I’d say the kids would feel a little short changed

You obviously don’t know Scott Gilligan…. He’s a good talker and sounds impresive but it reality does very little……. OFC can have him, hell make him the NZ coach all the players will come from Sydney

toepoke on November 19, 2008 at 5:57 pm
2008 Hawke’s Bay Secondary Schools Championships (NZ)

Hey Frags

I was more meaning that Australia is in AFC so why is an Australian the Chairman of OFC Futsal makes no sense, wouldn’t OFC want someone from OFC??

toepoke on November 19, 2008 at 8:53 am
The Futsal4all Interviews : Scott Gilligan

A very thorough and informative interview! Be great to see more of this type of article in the future on Futsal4All. I also look forward to Scott’s development work on behalf of Oceania in NZ.

Paul on November 19, 2008 at 8:53 am
The Futsal4all Interviews : Scott Gilligan

and toepoke quite possibly the same as a dutchman in charge of socceroos >?> no difference

frags on November 19, 2008 at 8:53 am
The Futsal4all Interviews : Scott Gilligan

I will never forget that moment in portugal getting smacked and as Zoi Gamble’s room mate we spent many hours that night trying to figure out what the hell happened. man we thought we were so ready for that game lol…
But the lil chang in strategy you and MG came up with was awesome and your right we should have won.. so frustrating, but i know we gained there respect from that..
We learnt a lot that tour thats for sure…. Oh such great times had by all Steve Dawson from Dundas lol lol (is that what it was )

frags on November 19, 2008 at 8:53 am
The Futsal4all Interviews : Scott Gilligan

The kids play 9 x 12min round robin games, then semis and finals of 20 minutes duration. So plenty of game time really…

Paul on November 19, 2008 at 5:57 pm
2008 Hawke’s Bay Secondary Schools Championships (NZ)

12 minute games…. not much game time

toepoke on November 19, 2008 at 5:57 pm
2008 Hawke’s Bay Secondary Schools Championships (NZ)

An Australian is Head of OFC Futsal Committee…. how does that work??

toepoke on November 19, 2008 at 8:53 am
The Futsal4all Interviews : Scott Gilligan

Simon I have been around Australian futsal for the best part of 3 decades now.

Vikings is by far the best product offered although by no stretch of the imagination is it perfect - yet !

Sorry but I dont sit “on the wall” I commit to my beliefs. Unlike some people !

F.SALA on November 18, 2008 at 12:50 pm
NSW Futsal Comp with big Prizemoney on offer

A check with FFA confirms that Scott was sacked a few months ago as Australia’s Mens Futsal coach. FFA is in the process of appointing a new coach.

Nina on November 19, 2008 at 8:53 am
The Futsal4all Interviews : Scott Gilligan

F.SALA, no motivation…just a heads up

I have no affiliation either way and it just makes me laugh how you belittle anyone who doesn’t share your (Vikings?) point of view.

From where i sit the Vikings is a very well-run organisation with the best interests of the sport at heart.

Unfortunately your behaviour here has the potential to alienate the neutrals.

Simon on November 18, 2008 at 12:50 pm
NSW Futsal Comp with big Prizemoney on offer

i play in a tasmanian league which has started just this year and i have competed in many tournaments australia wide and i would have to say this one is right up there…… obviously not as competitive as nsw or perhaps victorian premier leagues but as far as tasmania is concerned it is the top competition i have seen for players and is at a more high level than outdoor down here……..
i would like to see the champions of the tasmanian competition able to compete against a quality nsw side…… any of you want to tour sometime?

naturally on November 18, 2008 at 12:50 pm
NSW Futsal Comp with big Prizemoney on offer

HI ALL,PRIZE MONEY OR NO PRIZE MONEY…….THE BEST AND MOST COMPETITIVE FUTSAL COMPETITION IS SIMPLY THE PREMIER LEAGUE.IT IS COMPETITIVE FOR ALL AGES …FROM UNDER 12 BOYS TO ALL AGE MEN AND WOMEN.FOR ALL THE RUBBISH THROWN AT FUTSAL NSW ,DOES ANY OTHER STATE RUN SUCH A COMPETITIVE COMPETITION FOR THE 20 WEEKS OR SO OF THE OFF SEASON.IF SO GOOD ON THEM…………………BUT FOR ALL THE OOH HA ABOUT THE VIKINGS,WHY IS IT THAT IN THE NATIONALS NSW CLEAN UP.DO NOT GET ME WRONG,I WOULD LOVE TO SEE ALL STATES HAVING STRONG COMPETITIONS AND HAVE A NATIONAL LEAGUE…………….INSTEAD OF BEING DESTRUCTIVE ,LET US ALL BE CONSTRUCTIVE…..OVER THE LAST 25 YEARS I HAVE SEEN FUTSAL BE LIKE A YOYO…….BUILD ,DESTROY,BUILD,DESTROY…LET US ALL BUILD THIS WONDERFUL GAME.

bomba on November 18, 2008 at 12:50 pm
NSW Futsal Comp with big Prizemoney on offer

I dont understand your motivation Simon ? First you want Vikings numbers , now you want to wait and see ? Are you really an FFA “I.T. guy” ? lol

Yes creating an International sized court in a standard indoor venue will reduce the number of courts ! (Although thats not rocket science - well done!)

F.SALA on November 18, 2008 at 12:50 pm
NSW Futsal Comp with big Prizemoney on offer

Very droll..creating International size courts will reduce the number of courts available at the venue which may be OK id there aren’t that many games. As for the respective numbers, lets just wait and see. I do mean the ’state’ component and not the weekend ‘club’ competition by the way.

Simon on November 18, 2008 at 12:50 pm
NSW Futsal Comp with big Prizemoney on offer

So, do you want numbers of all ages and women/girls or is it just open men ?
Great to have you observing, more spectators adds to the atmosphere.
What is major reconfiguration? Putting new lines down ??? lol

F.SALA on November 18, 2008 at 12:50 pm
NSW Futsal Comp with big Prizemoney on offer

No mate I just want to observe both tournaments. Not too many of those Vikings venues listed have International sized courts unless there is a major reconfiguration of the hall.

Simon on November 18, 2008 at 12:50 pm
NSW Futsal Comp with big Prizemoney on offer

Sorry Simon I missed your question, Do you plan on entering team(s) in the Vikings nationals ?
If I was you I would prepare your men on a full sized futsal court……………………

F.SALA on November 18, 2008 at 12:50 pm
NSW Futsal Comp with big Prizemoney on offer

I do find the….. Biggest mens futsal tournamnt in Australia - Limited numbers … quite funny though.

LOL biggest but with limited numbers… now surely someone else finds it a little humours

toepoke on November 18, 2008 at 12:50 pm
NSW Futsal Comp with big Prizemoney on offer

Wasn’t a whinge…. was a personal comment…. I feel offering money is not the way to go. Offering a great tournament with player pathways is far better than trying to buy loyalty. …. just my opinion… and as I said good luck to them

I am really surprised no one has said anything about it not being an FFA sanctioned event after all the bashing Vikings have taken.

toepoke on November 18, 2008 at 12:50 pm
NSW Futsal Comp with big Prizemoney on offer

Why laugh at the FFA ? I dont find what they’re doing to futsal very amusing do you ?
and thanks for the Vikings plug, I’m glad you support what they’re doing !

I just believe like many others that futsal is a sport in its own right to be run by futsal “people” ! (Brasilian FUTSAL schools might have a bit more credibility, no ?)

Small groups like bss and our SA friends are entitled to advertise their tournaments on this site,- not too like them or agree that they benefit our sport as a whole is my opinion and my right !

Hope to see you at the Vikings Nationals !

F.SALA on November 18, 2008 at 12:50 pm
NSW Futsal Comp with big Prizemoney on offer

you forgot to mention vikings, and you forgot to laugh at the ffa.

Wayne on November 18, 2008 at 12:50 pm
NSW Futsal Comp with big Prizemoney on offer

I’m glad you’re one of my loyal readers Wayne………..

WOW ! this is the best tournament Ive ever seen, I cant wait to enter all my teams and win the fantastic prize money on offer.

….Is that better Wayne?

F.SALA on November 18, 2008 at 12:50 pm
NSW Futsal Comp with big Prizemoney on offer

what dates are vikings nationals? might be worth coming up and clean sweeping the two tournaments if you had a good side that you thought were up to it? might round the boys up and pay for my free trip with the prize money!!! hahahaha

naturally on November 18, 2008 at 12:50 pm
NSW Futsal Comp with big Prizemoney on offer

toepoke and f.sala you are both a bunch of complete whingers.

you both add very little to most of the discusions. No matter what the topic fsala is always pushing the vikings agenda. I assume therefore you are part of the vikings operation in nsw.

of course prizemoney is nothing new. Duh!! the size of this prizepool for a Futsal tournament though is very very rare.

i know of a great number of teams who are likely to try for the 5K, and good on them too. well done bss for offering such a great incentive.

f.sala go share your constant negativity on another site, we dont need it here.

Wayne on November 18, 2008 at 12:50 pm
NSW Futsal Comp with big Prizemoney on offer

F.SALA.. How many mens teams would you be predicting for the Vikings Nationals? and will they be playing on International size courts?

Simon on November 18, 2008 at 12:50 pm
NSW Futsal Comp with big Prizemoney on offer

Prize money is nothing new.(It caused fights on the court 25 years ago !) lol…
Wow ! a massive $416.67 for each player (but only the winners???)

BIGGEST MENS FUTSAL TOURNAMENT IN AUSTRALIA ! Now where have I heard that claim before ? mmmm now let me seeeeeeeee………………………………………..!

New synthetic pitch ? does that mean players need new astroturf style shoes ?

Great value fernando? What do you actually get for your $386 ? Ask all the losers after the event to see if it was good value !

I would predict the Vikings Nationals to be the biggest.
2nd possibly the FFA ACT nationals.
Sorry guys I can only see you coming in 3rd (In January )
But good luck anyway

F.SALA on November 18, 2008 at 12:50 pm
NSW Futsal Comp with big Prizemoney on offer

We will see the best teams there.. anyone need keeps? :-)

Dan.Kennedy-JogaB on November 18, 2008 at 12:50 pm
NSW Futsal Comp with big Prizemoney on offer

will we see premier league teams enter?
my team might have a chance now if they dont :).
im sure there is competition on that day.????

although toepoke,
prize money is great incentive, for 380 dollas it is great value. will see my team down there.

fernando on November 18, 2008 at 12:50 pm
NSW Futsal Comp with big Prizemoney on offer

is there anything you do like toepoke?

Simon on November 18, 2008 at 12:50 pm
NSW Futsal Comp with big Prizemoney on offer

Now this I don’t like….. offering prize money… nope sorry don’t like it.

But good luck to them

Are they FFA sanctioned, will people be banned if they play??

toepoke on November 18, 2008 at 12:50 pm
NSW Futsal Comp with big Prizemoney on offer

Is funny putting a major Football tournament on at the same time as a Futsal tournament especially as most of the players at the Futsal tournament will be football players.

2000 players thats around 200 teams…… not sure that there will be 200 teams attending

toepoke on November 17, 2008 at 10:29 pm
NNSW Ready for 2009 FFA Futsal Nationals

Has this ever been the “biggest football” national tournament in Australia ? lol

F.SALA on November 17, 2008 at 10:29 pm
NNSW Ready for 2009 FFA Futsal Nationals

hahahaha left back as if they will have teams from all of those regions………..

WHAT A JOKE!!

bla bla bla on November 4, 2008 at 5:36 pm
Trials - Southern NSW for National Champs

Hey um jst gona say that it wasnt just Briony that went to aussie in the holidays it was me how went to tyrrell so if it is alright if that could be menssoned to thanx

Tyrrell on October 31, 2008 at 6:20 pm
Otago Girls High School outplays all (NZ)

So, what age groupings do Vikings have for girls in the sydney area?
Where are these comps for the girls?

Pffffft on November 4, 2008 at 5:36 pm
Trials - Southern NSW for National Champs

Couldn’t tell you simon, I’m not involved in any organising…. I’m just passing on what I’m hearing. I think the NSW girls would jump at the chance to play.

toepoke on November 4, 2008 at 5:36 pm
Trials - Southern NSW for National Champs

What are you saying Simon , Melissa has only played futsal for a year (or a little more!) because the FFA and Vic football didnt provide her with the knowledge or facilities to play?
Thank goodness Vikings helped her find our wonderful sport eh ? !

F.SALA on November 4, 2008 at 5:36 pm
Trials - Southern NSW for National Champs

F.SALA..Melissa has only played Futsal for about a year by her own admission. An ‘outdoor’ recruit no less, whether it be in an FFA or Vikings sponsored comp.

toepoke, apart from the NZ team, where else does the strength lie in the Ladies? QLD did OK last year but with Jo Burgess in the line-up and I would assume she will have W-League committments this time. Expecting any NSW or ACT teams?

Simon on November 4, 2008 at 5:36 pm
Trials - Southern NSW for National Champs

I read with interest on the NSW Futsal forum that team numbers are down in NSW for the Canberra tournament .

I think the Womens section at the Vikings tournament will be very strong. I’ve heard the Kiwi women are coming over. Word is they could upset a few sides.

While this …. we’ll call it a debate….. continues, I’m sure more and more Futsal people are wanting a pure Futsal organisation. Currently under FFA the sport evolves around Football and one Futsal team (the Futsalroos) some pathway!!!

toepoke on November 4, 2008 at 5:36 pm
Trials - Southern NSW for National Champs

I consider a 100% futsaller to be a player who regularly plays competition futsal throughout the year and is selected through futsal tournaments or trials. NOT a bunch of outdoor players being coerced to compete in an alien (to them) tournament just to appease the egos of the FFA !
and yes Simon, Melissa does play futsal !

F.SALA on November 4, 2008 at 5:36 pm
Trials - Southern NSW for National Champs

Mate, that’s not what I meant and what exactly is a 100% futsaller? One who plays no outdoor?

I meant which States will be contesting.

Vikings are quite happy to promote Melissa Barbieri; 100% futsaller?

Simon on November 4, 2008 at 5:36 pm
Trials - Southern NSW for National Champs

Simon to answer your question on how Vikings women section will compare to the FFA one ?

Vikings women will PROBABLY be 100% futsallers ! The FFA will not….is that what you meant ?

F.SALA on November 4, 2008 at 5:36 pm
Trials - Southern NSW for National Champs

F.SALA…how do you think that the Vikings Women’s section will compare with the FFA one? I would still expect representation from WA and possibly QLD and Victoria in Canberra but who exactly in going to compete in Sydney?

Simon on November 4, 2008 at 5:36 pm
Trials - Southern NSW for National Champs

Wow…. I just asked the question as at the schools tournament (sanctioned by the mythical FFA) it was basically NSW plus the odd ACT school. I wasn’t trying to be smug.

F.Sala your on the money…. is it a quality Futsal tournament if it’s just football sides parading as Futsal teams.

I remember being at a Futsal meeting where NSW and ACT wanted only 1 team from each state to attend now look at NSW. The greatest form of flattery is mimicking.

But at the end of the day this discussion is getting old. really it all comes down to, do we want Futsal people running and playing Futsal or Football people. It is my belief that the strongest will survive and that will be the Futsal purists as Football, although wanting control don’t want to put their hand in their pockets and if they did…. Football people will be all over them!!

toepoke on November 4, 2008 at 5:36 pm
Trials - Southern NSW for National Champs

Dont you just love Left Back ! An FFA loyalist trying to justify to himself that the outdoor ’soccer’ teams hurriedly put together for Canberra will not signal the end of the Futsal Nationals as a quality “National” tournament. 30 years of history swept aside by the bureaucrats of the FFA ( cant wait for that “independent” report ! lol)
Left Back you forgot to mention (or were ignorant to the fact ?) that at the last nationals NSW entered the same number of teams as ACT, QLD and VIC put together. IF you take out the Vikings teams for say Open Women , next year will see 5 NSW teams play ACT, Open men will see 7 NSW teams play possibly 3 others, I must take extra holidays to see that !
Glad to see That Tassie got a mention from you at the Vikings schools, pity you forgot to acknowledge Victoria city and country, South Australia, NSW and NNSW.

F.SALA on November 4, 2008 at 5:36 pm
Trials - Southern NSW for National Champs

Keep it up and you will take over schwarzer’s spot then eventually Van Der Sar ’s
Congratulations

your mate Sam Kyriakou

Sam Kyriakou on November 6, 2008 at 6:17 pm
5 Star Player Profile - John Dimitrakas

F.SALA, Toepoke,

There will be:
ACT (Cobras & Colts)
NSW (Thunder & Lightning)
Victoria
South Australia
Western Australia
Tasmania
Northern NSW
Southern NSW
Queensland
Basically every state will be represented except Northern Territory, maybe that’s the next region for Vikings to invade. And hopefully the Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea will be back again this year.

Interesting that you guys say it will be just NSW match ups. Looking at the Vikings schools tournament in Melbourne, in most age groups there were 3+ QLD and 3+ Tasmania teams. In the 12 Boys 6 of the 9 teams were from Tasmania.

A typical Vikings draw: QLD City v QLD Metro on court 1, QLD North v QLD Country on court 2, Far North QLD v Central QLD on court 3, TAS South v TAS North West on court 4, TAS North v TAS Islanders on court 5.

Left Back on November 4, 2008 at 5:36 pm
Trials - Southern NSW for National Champs

Hey Toepoke, you know a typical Canberra draw in January will be NSW thunder v NSW Lightning v NSW Sth Coast v Newcastle NSW v NSW Storm v ACT ( a bit like the FFA sanctioned schools tourno !) BUT the quality will be there for Simmo to enjoy !

F.SALA on November 4, 2008 at 5:36 pm
Trials - Southern NSW for National Champs

How does a coach get a player for his team from an age group 2yrs under his, when there are other players there completely capable of playing that position?

Because he wanted that particular player.

Can’t tell me noone is kissing anyone elses booty.

Pffffft on October 28, 2008 at 5:59 pm
Futsal State Team Trials for 2009 Nationals held in Canberra (NSW)

Most States toepoke !!! Obviously not as an expanded competition as in previous years but then again what will the quality be like in the Vikings ‘Nationals’?

Simon on November 4, 2008 at 5:36 pm
Trials - Southern NSW for National Champs

The next question is who will these NSW teams play against??

toepoke on November 4, 2008 at 5:36 pm
Trials - Southern NSW for National Champs

channy who plays for raiders is in the front row.. the tournament they went over for wasnt actual futsal we play in premier league.. it had different rules n stuff! but hey who cares at the end of they day these girls are being given opurtunities that we arent getting so congrats girls!

Tani on November 13, 2008 at 6:25 pm
FFAA Womens Side returns home from Italy

Training was held today. At this stage Southern NSW will be entering 14 teams in various age groups, including 2 teams from Nowra and a player from Orange and a coach from Bateman’s Bay who comes up for training every weekend. We are confident that we will be competitive in Canberra.

rosemary digger on November 4, 2008 at 5:36 pm
Trials - Southern NSW for National Champs

I think anything that gets players experiencing varied styles of play from other countries, and although with varied success can only be good for the sport in Australia.

What I like most is that there are people and bodies out there doing something for the sport now without assistance from a National body.

johno on November 13, 2008 at 6:25 pm
FFAA Womens Side returns home from Italy

Good point mseeto, years ago Coca Cola gave the Australian Soccer Association big bucks in sponsorship……they told me then that futsal sponsorship was included. Now can you guess how much we got from the ASA ?

The sooner futsal is separated from Football the sooner we get our just rewards . This has to be done at a national level for any corporate concern to get remotely interested ?

F.SALA on November 24, 2008 at 8:30 pm
NSW Select sides to take on touring Russian team

The Russian team will play NSW Lightning on the 25th, Thunder on the 26th and 27th and Youth on the 28th. The Doctor team plays in the Russian National League and toured Italy last year. Futsal in Russia is big and growing and semi professional.
To promote Futsal as a sport in it’s own right rather than as a training aid for the outdoor game, we need to show that there is enough support for the sport for sponsors to put their hands in their pockets. I would encourage everyone to make an effort to come and watch the matches and to attend the dinner after