Posts by Mark Stavroulakis
Women’s football to get a major grant boost in NSW
In a massive coup for the continual growth of women’s football in NSW has come the news that a successful $654,000 grant thanks to the Federal Government has been offered to support women and girls to “Play Our Way”. The Football NSW project; Empower Her – Championing Women in Football through Leadership, Education, and Inclusion…
Read MoreFNSW Metro 14 Boys crowned State Of Origin Champions
Football NSW’s Under 14 Metro side took out the 2024 Boys State Of Origin Tournament following a penalty shootout win over Football Queensland White hosted by Maroochydore Football Club over the weekend. Coached by Football NSW’s Player Development Manager – Boys Phil Myall, the squad went through the entire tournament undefeated such was their dominance.…
Read MoreFootball NSW announces Declaration of League for season 2025
The Board of Football NSW has declared the successful applicants for its 2025 Outdoor Competitions. These include the Men’s, Women’s, Boys’, and Girls’ leagues that will be conducted by Football NSW in the 2025 season. At its meeting on 24th September 2024, the Board of Football NSW considered all applications submitted by Clubs seeking to…
Read MoreFootball stars honoured at Annual Gala Awards
Football NSW hosted its night of nights as the 2024 Annual Gala Dinner paid homage to players, coaches and officials from the top tier National Premier Leagues Men’s and Women’s NSW as well as the Football NSW Leagues held at The Star Event Centre on Thursday. Over 900 guests including players, coaches, referees, administrators and…
Read MoreDefibrillators Save Lives – Apply for a Defib grant today
The Hon Steve Kamper MP, Minister for Small Business, Minister for Lands and Property, Minister for Multiculturalism, and Minister for Sport has announced the launch of the Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program for 2024/25. In 2024/25 the Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program will provide grants of up to $3,000 to sporting and recreational organisations. The…
Read MoreChris Gaitatzis appointed Gladesville Ryde Magic head coach
Plans for the 2025 season have already commenced for Football NSW League Two Men’s side Gladesville Ryde Magic following its appointment of former player Chris Gaitatzis as the new First Grade coach. Retiring at the end of the 2024 season, Gaitatzis also kicked off his coaching journey as he ran the club’s successful youth program…
Read MoreFootball NSW celebrates 2024 NOVA Employment Football4all Gala Day
Football NSW celebrated its fourteenth annual NOVA Employment Football4all Gala Day at Valentine Sports Park on Sunday as over 200 participants took part in the ‘All Abilities’ football event. Twelve clubs took to the pitch and participated in small-sided games as well as off-field activities in a day celebrating inclusive football in what were great…
Read MoreFootball NSW crowned 2024 National Para Football Champions
Football NSW has claimed its sixteenth successive National Para Football Championship title at the tournament defeating Football West 3-1 at the AIS in Canberra on Saturday. Individual awards were presented following the final whistle with Football NSW lifting the National Para Football Championships trophy for the eighteenth time in the competition’s history. NSW DEFEND NATIONAL…
Read MoreFootball NSW continues its unbeaten National Para Football Championships run
Day Two of the National Para Football Championships 2024 unfolded under grey skies as the Football NSW once again showed their strength with a convincing victory over Northern NSW. Though a shorter day of matches awaited the teams at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra, the intensity remained high, with every goal crucial in…
Read MoreThe only way is up for Mounties Wanderers following promotion
Mounties Wanderers FC will hope to make the most of their return to the Football NSW League One Men’s competition after just one year in the League Two Men’s competition following their recent playoff success over Nepean FC. Mounties gained promotion following a 0-0 draw in both legs, successful 4-3 on penalties to earn their…
Read MoreFootball NSW kick off National Para Football Championships with convincing victory
The National Para Football Championships 2024 kicked off in Canberra on Wednesday as teams took the field at the Australian Institute of Sport with Football NSW asserting their dominance early in the piece defeating Football West 7-0 in their opening match. They then followed that up with a 10-0 win over South Australia later in…
Read More2024 Futsal Schools State Championships Final Results
This year, Football NSW hosted over 200 teams across the 5 days at Hawkesbury PCYC in Windsor recently. The teams qualified from 14 NSW regional competitions as well as the ACT Champions from the Capital Football Futsal Schools Cup. The week was packed full of exciting games with so many competitive teams from schools across…
Read MoreFootball NSW to live stream 2024 Futsal Premier League season
Football NSW has announced that it will be streaming each of the Futsal Premier League Open Men’s and Open Women’s matches for season 2024 commencing this weekend on the official YouTube Channel. Following on from a successful outdoor season where over 500 matches were streamed live and exclusive on the Football NSW YouTube channel, the…
Read MoreLeague One Women’s – 2024 Grand Final Review
The curtain has come down in the Football NSW League One Women’s season after a pulsating Grand Final at Landen Stadium. Mt Druitt Town Rangers FC were crowned Champions after their win against St George FC. Let’s get onto the review. Mt Druitt Town Rangers FC vs St George FC Mt Druitt Town Rangers FC…
Read MoreMounties Wanderers secure League One Men’s Promotion
Mounties Wanderers FC secured their spot back in the League One Men’s competition for 2025 against the same club who took their spot last season in Nepean FC, who were relegated to the League Two Men’s competition, following a tense 0-0 second leg which ended in an enthralling penalty shootout, which Mounties won 4-3. A…
Read MoreCodmani the key to St George FC’s success
St George FC are headed to back-to-back Grand Finals and the vibes are high at the club headed into Sunday afternoon. Striker Janan Codmani has had a stellar season with 11 goals and that is possible due to the group at St George FC. “We’re such a close knit group, we support each other both…
Read MoreChampionship title in sight for Krstanvoska
Renee Krstanvoska plays football full of passion and the veteran shot stopper hopes to bring a title to Mt Druitt Town Rangers FC on Sunday afternoon. She has fallen back in love with the game since joining the Rangers in 2023 and is full of praise for their approach to women’s football. “They [Mt Druitt]…
Read MoreSt George FC legend Carlo Tini eager for silverware on Sunday
You would be hard pressed to find someone more passionate about St George FC than TD Carlo Tini. He has been involved at the club since 2007 but shifted to the women’s program in 2013 when they were relegated to State League Women’s. Tini built the club from the ground up, working through all five…
Read MoreRoss hopes Rangers can clinch the Championship
Mt Druitt Town Rangers FC technical director Neil Ross has been involved in the game for a long time and knows how to build up a club. Ross has helped the Rangers since they were brought back into League One Women’s from a cellar dweller to a top contender. There is also a sense of…
Read MoreNPL Men’s NSW/League One Men’s Leg 2 Playoff Preview
A final place in the National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s 2025 competition is up for grabs as Central Coast Mariners host Bulls FC Academy at Pluim Park this Friday night. After a somewhat surprising result in the first leg which saw Bulls FC Academy take a lead in the tie, this one is set up…
Read MoreLeague One Women’s – 2024 Grand Final Preview
Landen Stadium will play host to the 2024 League One Women’s Grand Final with Mt Druitt Town Rangers locking horns against reigning Champions St George FC in what will be a cracking match of football. Let’s check out the final preview of the season for this fantastic league. Mt Druitt Town Rangers FC vs St…
Read MoreLanden Stadium to host 2024 League One Women’s Grand Finals
Football NSW has announced that Landen Stadium will play host to the 2024 League One Women’s and Girls Youth League Two Grand Finals on Sunday 8th of September. Fixtures U14s Blacktown City v Central Coast Mariners 8:30am U15s Nepean FC v St George FC 10am U16s Blacktown City v St George FC 11:45am U20s South…
Read More2025 Football NSW Biological Maturation Process
As part of Football NSW youth competitions policy, players that are potentially disadvantaged from a physical perspective, due to later biological maturity, may be eligible to play in a lower age-category. Although players may be similar in terms of chronological age, their biological age can vary substantially, by as much as 5 years, due to…
Read MoreLeague One Women’s Semi-Finals Review
The Football NSW League One Women’s Grand Final is set after two fantastic semi-final contests which went down to the wire. It will be Mt Druitt Town Rangers FC taking on reigning Champions St George FC in the big dance. Let’s get onto the reviews. Semi-final #1: Mt Druitt Town Rangers FC vs Bankstown City…
Read MoreMounties and Nepean play out tense deadlock in fiery first leg
It’s all to play for as the Mounties Wanderers and Nepean FC played out a tense and fiery 0-0 draw in the first leg of the 2024 Football NSW League One Men’s/League Two Men’s Promotion/Relegation Playoff at Cook Park on Saturday. Mounties had a genuine chance in the 7th minute from a free-kick delivered in from…
Read MoreYoung Bulls draw first blood in battle for promotion
Bulls FC Academy have taken out the first leg of the NPL NSW/League One Men’s playoff prevailing 2-1 over Central Coast Mariners at Sydney United Sports Centre on fantastic Saturday afternoon of football. The hosts grew into the game after the half hour before taking the lead twice in the contest through goals to Flynn…
Read MoreLeague One Women’s Semi-Finals Preview
The time has come as semi-final football fever has hit the League One Women’s competition after a solid season. Let’s check out the two match ups taking place this Sunday afternoon. SD Raiders FC vs St George FC Sunday 1st September, Ernie Smith Reserve No 2, 3:45pm Our first semi-final has Premiers…
Read MoreNPL Men’s NSW/League One Men’s Leg 1 Playoff Preview
It’s time for some post season football as Central Coast Mariners and Bulls FC Academy meet in our promotion/relegation playoff for a spot in the NPL Men’s NSW competition next season. Guaranteed to feature plenty of tension, drama and hopefully goals from these two young sides. We have your next two weekends covered. Despite finishing…
Read MoreLeague One Men’s/League Two Men’s Leg 1 Playoff Preview
Mounties Wanderers FC take on Nepean FC in the 2024 Football NSW League Two Men’s/FNSW League One Men’s promotion-relegation playoff first leg in what is a rematch of last season’s playoff tie this Saturday at Cook Park. Mounties Wanderers FC will hope to bounce straight back from their relegation last season and will hope to…
Read More2024 League One Women’s Finals Series details Announced
Official details have been announced for the 2024 League One Women’s Finals Series which kicks off this Sunday afternoon. Check out the full schedule below. Sunday 1st September 3:45pm – Mt Druitt Town Rangers v Bankstown City – Popondetta Park No 2 3:45pm – SD Raiders v St George FC – Ernie Smith Reserve No…
Read More2024 League One/Two Men’s Promotion and Relegation Playoff details Announced
Official details have been announced for the 2024 League One/Two Men’s Promotion and Relegation Series which kicks off this Saturday evening. Check out the full schedule below. Saturday 31st August 7pm – Mounties Wanderers v Nepean FC – 7pm – Cook Park (Mt Pritchard) All matches will be shown live and exclusive on Football NSW’s official…
Read More2024 NPL/League 1 Men’s Promotion and Relegation Playoff details Announced
Official details have been announced for the 2024 National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s/League One Men’s Promotion and Relegation Series which kicks off this Saturday afternoon. Check out the full schedule below. Saturday 31st August 3pm – Bulls FC Academy v Central Coast Mariners – Sydney United Sports Centre Friday 6th September 7:30pm – Central Coast…
Read MoreChris Payne says goodbye to football
The end of an era, the end of a career, Chris Payne ran out for his final game at Jensen Park on Saturday evening, going out in style, scoring a hat-trick. Debuting for Manly United at the age of 17, the lethal striker spent 13 years in the state’s top tier. Interestingly enough, the football…
Read MoreCommBank Stadium to host NPL Men’s and Women’s NSW Grand Final doubleheader
Football NSW is proud to announce that the 2024 National Premier Leagues Men’s and Women’s NSW First Grade Grand Finals will be played as a double header at CommBank Stadium on Saturday, 7th September. Parramatta’s state-of-the-art stadium will play host to some of the best NPL football talent in Australia, with the Men’s and Women’s…
Read MoreF.S. Garside returns after a multi-million-dollar facelift
F.S. Garside Park’s transformation into a multi-purpose facility for the entire community to enjoy is now complete, with the park officially opening on Wednesday. The popular North Granville Park now boasts a BMX pump track, multi-use sports court, flying fox, new playground including nature play, climbing structures, swings and play tower, picnic and barbecue facilities,…
Read MoreNorthern Tigers crowned 2024 Sapphire Cup Champions
Northern Tigers have secured their first major trophy at Valentine Sports Park, prevailing 2-1 over Sydney University SFC to claim the Sapphire Cup. Northern Tigers threatened from the off, almost opening the scoring inside just a minute. Off a corner, Charlotte Mortlock almost netted a stunning ‘olimpico’ hitting the nearside post, before the ball fell…
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