Nepean Football Association shares game plan for 2018
The Nepean Football Association (NFA) is working hard to ensure football remains the sporting choice of the region in 2018.
Ensuring football represents value for money for families and their kids is front of mind for the Association.
With the Association already catering for a busy home and away schedule through their regular league competitions, the Association will once again run the Nepean FA Cup tournaments adding even more fixtures to the schedule.
NFA General Manager Linda Cerone said the tournaments were developed to ensure participants had access to even more fixtures than possible through the league season and something different during the week to break up the routine of midweek training.
“The Nepean FA Cups run for under 12, 14, 16 boys and girls, and All-Age Men’s and Women’s age groups at no extra charge.”
“It’s a straight knockout non-compulsory tournament that is played throughout the season for everyone who wants to enjoy a few extra challenges and football activities at no extra charge”.
Outside of the cup, the NFA’s regular league competitions offer opportunities for players of all ages and abilities.
“Our football caters to players aged five to open seniors and beyond,” Cerone said.
“We continue to provide opportunities for our All Abilities Athletes with our Nepean Dragons Special Needs Football Program. We’re planning a Come and Try Day in March 2018, which we will confirm on our website.
“We will once again offer Over 35s on Friday nights as well as the traditional Sunday competitions.
“Most age groups have multiple divisions as well, so there is a team for every player of every ability, right up to our very competitive Division 1 competitions.”
The NFA also offers the Nepean Football Development Program, giving juniors opportunities above and beyond their regular club training schedule to improve their skills. Keep an eye on their website www.nepeanfootball.com.au as more information comes to hand on venues and start dates.
The Nepean District hosted, and sold out, the recent Matildas v Brazil friendly which showcased the region’s buzzing female football enthusiasts.
“We will continue to offer the full menu of football services to female players,” Cerone said.
“In March we’ll once again be hosting the Female Football Week, with female-only activities, such as skill sessions and coaching courses.”
The NFA has plenty of opportunities for would-be coaches after accrediting a whopping 650 coaches in 2017, while the Association’s 260-strong group of referees is always looking for hungry young referees.
If you’re interested in searching for your local club or learning more about any of these programs, head to: www.nepeanfootball.com.au
