Valentine Sports Park hosts successful Football NSW Junior Development Cup
Football NSW’s ‘Home of Football’ Valentine Sports Park was a hive of activity as it played host to the inaugural Junior Development Cup on the 16th and 17th of July.
Over fifty teams from around NSW took part across the competition categories, with well over 1000 attendees soaking in the sights and sounds of quality youth football being played.
After more than 100 hard-fought matches were played, the inaugural Junior Development Cup Champions were crowned with St George City (U10 Mixed), Macarthur Rams (U11 Girls), Southern Districts SFA (U12 Mixed) and Girls with Goals Football (U13 Girls) taking out their respective titles.
Football NSW’s Player Development Manager – Juniors, Neil Mann, was delighted with how the event came to life.
“The purpose of the Junior Development Cup is to give our developing boys and girls a different matchday environment and to compete for a trophy, offering a number of learning opportunities for both the players and coaching staff,” he said.
“Over the two days, it was great to see how the players adapted to the challenge and we saw some fantastic individual skill on display, showcasing the importance of the relationship between the player and the ball.
“Equally important was the social side and it was great to see the sportsmanship and team spirit not only between the squads but also between the various clubs.
“Thanks to all those who attended and we look forward to seeing you at future events.”
Football NSW would also like to thank ISCA and Optimise Sports Physio for supplying first aid and helping on the day as well as the Kellyville Kolts for providing Game Leaders and Referees.
Inaugural Football NSW Junior Development Cup participants:
Nepean FC, Maitland FC, Blacktown Spartans, Mount Druitt Town Rangers, South Coast Flame, Mid Coast FC, Northern Tigers, Football St George, Illawarra Stingrays, NWS Spirit FC, St George FC, Inter Lions, Southern Branch, South East Phoenix, Macarthur Rams, Sydney United 58, Southern District Soccer FA, Girls With Goals, St George City, Bankstown City Lions, Fraser Park FC, Sutherland Strikers FC.
Final Results
Under 10 Mixed
St George 4 v Southern Districts SFA 3
Under 11 Girls
Macarthur Rams beat Nepean FC 5-4 on penalties following a 0-0 draw
Under 12 Mixed
Southern Districts SFA 2 v Mt Druitt Town Rangers 0
Under 13 Girls
Girls with Goals Football 3 v South Coast Flame 1
