The Standing Committees were established by Football NSW to represent the interests of various stakeholders in Football in NSW.
To better reflect recent changes to the Football NSW competitions structure for the 2016 season (and beyond), and in response to feedback received from various stakeholders, on 19 November 2015, the Football NSW Board agreed to a restructure of some of the Standing Committees.
The Board was of the opinion that this will achieve a closer engagement and greater connection with the broader Football community and result in those Standing Committees being better aligned to the strategic direction of Football in NSW.
In particular, the Board agreed:
- on structural changes to the Men’s Premier Competitions Standing Committee and the State Leagues Standing Committee, with a return to four separate Standing Committees be representing the four tiers of men’s competitions (NPL, NPL 2, NPL 3 and State League); and
- to increase representation for metropolitan Associations and Branches on the Grassroots Standing Committee (now known as the “Associations Standing Committee”).
A copy of the letter issued by the Football NSW Chairman to explain the changes made to the By-Laws in relation to the restructuring of Standing Committees can be found below.
- Letter from Greg O’Rourke regarding Standing Committees
- Standing Committee Information Guide for Members
- Standing Committee Member Nomination Guidelines
The Standing Committees are important vehicles for assisting Football NSW in achieving a better environment and value equation for the Football community.
This includes all participants in our game, including players (men and women, elite and grassroots, junior and senior), coaches, referees, administrators and the broader Football community. Football NSW is committed to using these vehicles to provide opportunities for openness, transparency and inclusiveness with the broader football community.
The terms of reference of each of the Standing Committees are set out in Schedule 3 of the By-Laws.
Current Standing Committee Members
On 4 December 2015, the Football NSW Board called for candidates to be nominated to become Standing Committee members.
The Football NSW Board has confirmed the appointment of the Standing Committee members set out below with their terms of office to expire on 31 December 2017.
On 30 January 2016, the current Standing Committees met for the first time and elected their Chairs and Deputy Chairs. The terms of office of the Chairs and Deputy Chairs also expire on 31 December 2017.
| Member | Eligible Nominator |
|---|---|
| NPL 1 Standing Committee | |
| Anthony Raciti (Chair) | APIA Leichhardt Tigers FC |
| George Mandic (Deputy Chair) | Bonnyrigg White Eagles FC |
| Brian Dene | Blacktown City FC |
| Michael Katz | Hakoah Sydney City East FC |
| Ray Fanning | Manly United FC |
| Poppy Kotsiopoulos | Parramatta FC |
| Jim Dimitriev | Rockdale City Suns FC |
| Paul Smith | Sutherland Sharks FC |
| Michael Swibel | Sydney FC |
| John Boulous | Sydney Olympic FC |
| Mark Ivancic | Sydney United 58 FC |
| Chris Papakosmas | Wollongong Wolves FC |
| Director Responsible/Ex Officio Member: Louie Apostolovski | |
| Staff Member/Executive Officer: Troy McColl | |
| NPL 2 Standing Committee | |
| Ken Schembri (Chair) | Central Coast Mariners FC |
| Ross Gardner (Deputy Chair) | St George FC |
| Bill Gotsis | Bankstown Berries FC |
| Zoran Trenovski | Bankstown City FC |
| Denis Nascimben | Blacktown Spartans FC |
| Dino DiGiulio | Hills Brumbies |
| Steven Goodwin | Macarthur Rams FC |
| Vince Foti | Marconi Stallions FC |
| Charles Abdilla | Mounties Wanderers FC |
| Stewart Montgomery | Mt Druitt Town Rangers FC |
| Jacqui Bachelard | Northern Tigers FC |
| Roderick Grace | North Shore Mariners FC |
| Frank Marchi | Spirit FC |
| Ian Crook | Western Sydney Wanderers FC |
| Director Responsible/Ex Officio Member: Chris Gardiner | |
| Staff Member/Executive Officer: Troy McColl | |
| NPL 3 Standing Committee | |
| David Bertenshaw (Chair) | Hawkesbury City FC |
| Vic Zappia (Deputy Chair) | Granville Rage |
| TBC | Balmain Tigers FC |
| Manuel Ferreira | Dulwich Hill SC |
| Peter Hennessy | Dunbar Rovers FC |
| Lenny Ribeiro | Fraser Park FC |
| George Ganiatsas | Gladesville Ryde Magic |
| Santino Grieco | Inter Lions SC |
| Marcel Zalloua | Rydalmere Lions FC |
| Anthony Yawanis | SD Raiders FC |
| George Tatarakis | Stanmore Hawks FC |
| Simon Phillips | Sydney University SFC |
| Mark Comerford | Western NSW Mariners FC |
| Director Responsible/Ex Officio Member: Anter Isaacs | |
| Staff Member/Executive Officer: Troy McColl/Andrew Fathers | |
| State League Standing Committee | |
| Peter Sarikakis (Chair) | Hurstville City Minotaurs |
| Shane Merry (Deputy Chair) | Bankstown United FC |
| Mark Pace | Camden Tigers FC |
| Safet Alispahic | FC Gazy Auburn |
| Tony Caver | Hurstville FC |
| Peter Smith | Nepean FC |
| Brian Vella | Prospect United |
| Andrew Field | UNSW Lions |
| TBC | Western Condors |
| Director Responsible/Ex Officio Member: Anter Isaac | |
| Staff Member/Executive Officer: Andrew Fathers | |
| Associations Standing Committee | |
| Dimitri Hursalas (Deputy Chair) | Bankstown District Amateur Soccer Association |
| Glen Overton | Blacktown & Districts Soccer FA |
| Ian Holmes | Canterbury & District Soccer FA |
| Darren Sprod | Central Coast Football |
| Aaron Dibdin | Eastern Suburbs FA |
| Graham Streeter | Gladesville Hornsby FA |
| Michael Quarmby | Granville & District Amateur Soccer Association |
| John Whiddett | Football South Coast |
| Glenn Armstrong | Macarthur Districts Soccer FA |
| Jeff Smit | Manly Warringah FA |
| Linda Cerone | Nepean Districts Soccer FA |
| Marcia Allman | Northern Suburbs Football Association |
| Gino Marra | Southern Districts Soccer FA |
| Tony Karahalias | St George Soccer FA |
| Giulio di Stefano | Sutherland Shire FA |
| Sue Kinsey | Southern Branch |
| Jacqueline Finlay | Riverina Branch |
| Jim Auld | Western NSW Football |
| Director Responsible/Ex Officio Member: Rob Laws | |
| Staff Member/Executive Officer: Matthew Rippon | |
| Name |
|---|
| Coaches and Technical Advisory Panel |
| Max Groll (Chair) |
| Ante Milicic (Deputy Chair) |
| James Rankine |
| Jason Eagar |
| Darren Graham |
| Jim Frazer |
| Aytek Genc |
| Paul Wade |
| Director Responsible/Ex Officio Member: Stephen Hayes |
| Staff Member/Executive Officer: Alex Tobin |
| Member |
|---|
| Women’s Standing Committee |
| Scott Farquharson (Chair) |
| Sharon Egger (Deputy Chair) |
| Danny Abboud |
| Stacey Fanella |
| Russell Baker |
| Donald Robb |
| Ian Jones |
| Director Responsible/Ex Officio Member: Jeanette Jones |
| Staff Member/Executive Officer: TBA |
| Member | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Referees Advisory Panel | |
| Simon Micallef (Chair) | Appointed Member |
| Alex Glasgow (Deputy Chair) | Appointed Member |
| Katie Patterson | Appointed Member |
| Adam Susz | Appointed Member |
| Ryan Shepeard | Appointed Member |
| Graham Chapman | Appointed Member |
| Adam Vainauskas | Nominated Member |
| John Parker | Nominated Member |
| Director Responsible/Ex Officio Member: Stephen Hayes | |
| Staff Member/Executive Officer: Kris Griffiths-Jones | |
| Member |
|---|
| Futsal Standing Committee |
| Frank Rossie (Chair) |
| Mark Seeto (Deputy Chair) |
| Philip Dolton |
| Leslie MacLaren |
| Adrian Tamplin |
| Rokelle MacNaughton |
| Andrew Peachey |
| Daniel Sharp |
| Director Responsible: James Chetcuti |
| Staff Member/Executive Officer: Emma Salzke, David Plowright |
The Board and management of Football NSW congratulates the members of the Standing Committees on their appointment and the Chairs and Deputy Chairs on their election. The Board and management look forward to working with each of the Standing Committees to continue to achieve a better environment and value equation for the Football community.
Nomination Guidelines and Nomination Forms
Nomination Guidelines
- NPL 1 Standing Committee Nomination Form
- NPL 2 Standing Committee Nomination Form
- NPL 3 Standing Committee Nomination Form
- State League Standing Committee Nomination Form
- Coaches and Technical Advisory Panel Nomination Form
- Referees Advisory Panel Nomination Form
- Women’s Standing Committee Nomination Form
- Futsal Standing Committee Nomination Form
- Associations Standing Committee Nomination Form
Compliance with the Football NSW Rules and Regulations and the Standing Committee Members Code of Conduct
All nominees for membership of Standing Committees must agree to comply with the Football NSW Rules and Regulations and to be bound by the Standing Committee Members Code of Conduct.
The Football NSW Rules and Regulations means the Constitution, the By-Laws and any other rules, regulations, policies, procedures, codes of conduct, directives and guidelines developed, promulgated and implemented by Football NSW from time to time.
For nominations and enquiries please contact Lorenzo Crepaldi
