Posts by Mark Stavroulakis
COVID-19 Play It Safe & Reduce The Risk
We all love football and we love that its back, but we must all work together to stay safe. To help ensure that football can continue to operate and the appropriate safeguards are in place to the reduce the risk of transmission, all players, parents, officials and spectators are required to comply with the following:…
Read MoreNPL NSW Men’s 2, Men’s 3 and Men’s 4 Draws Released
Football NSW has confirmed the official draws for the Seniors and Grade 20 matches for the National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s 2, Men’s 3 and Men’s 4 competitions. Please find the following information relating to the 2020 Football NSW Revised NPL 2, NPL 3 and NPL 4 Match Schedules: NPL 2 NSW Men’s – (U20,…
Read MoreFootball NSW Support National Team Progress Through Change To NPL Competitions
Football NSW has announced several changes to National Premier Leagues competitions for this season to support Australia’s youth football teams ahead of several important international competitions. Western Sydney Wanderers FC will move from NPL 2 NSW to NPL 1 NSW, while Newcastle Jets FC will transition from NPL 4 NSW to NPL 2 NSW. Age…
Read MoreFootball NSW ready to Live Stream Women’s 1 and Men’s 2 matches this weekend
Football NSW has announced that it will continue to Live Stream all National Premier Leagues NSW Women’s and now National Premier Leagues 2 NSW Men’s matches commencing this weekend exclusive only to NPL.TV. Launched prior to COVID-19 halting all Football operations, Fans of the National Premier Leagues NSW have an exciting new destination to catch the action…
Read MoreLetter From The CEO – Tuesday 14th July 2020
Dear All, With football across the Football NSW landscape now back and underway, I thought it appropriate to reach out and send a couple of key messages to everyone involved in our game. Firstly, congratulations and a big thank you to the many thousands of Association and Club staff and volunteers, and to all the…
Read MoreAbbotsford Juniors FC gets the Local FC makeover
Ambitious Canterbury Districts Soccer Football Association side Abbotsford Juniors FC returned to the round ball game with a bang albeit it sporting its fresh new kit courtesy of Local FC’s and former A-League star Chad Gibson. Impressed on what he saw from the club along with the blessing from President Adrian Timbs a year ago,…
Read MoreMacarthur FA debut its newest club Gregory Hills FC
The Macarthur Football Association ticked off another milestone in the code’s return unearthing its newest club member in Gregory Hills FC based out at Cunningham Park. With the reboot of community football in full swing, Gregory Hills FC were one of the very delighted clubs who were over the moon upon seeing the season recommence…
Read MoreSutherland Shire FA referees rejoice following Community Football’s return
Players weren’t the only ones that cheered Community Football’s return; referees were also rejoicing as Sutherland Shire Football Referees Association President Chris Young saw 75 of his officials hit-up the various pitches in week one of the association’s matches. “Like for everyone in Football, it was a relief to be back on the Park. “Football…
Read MoreFootball NSW COVID-19 Notice 14 July 2020 – Crossroads Hotel
Guidance for participants who have attended Crossroads Hotel, Picton Hotel or other Covid-19 Locations Participants who attended Crossroads Hotel (3 – 10 July) or Picton Hotel (4, 5, 9, 10 July) Must self isolate immediately Must call the NSW Health Covid call centre on 02 9391 9000 to advise which premises they attended and on…
Read MoreFootball comes together in act of generosity
It was a beautiful act of generosity when Sydney United 58 parent Nicole Taylor put out a call to arms to the parents of their Under 10’s SAP squad over the weekend when the club faced Sutherland Sharks in a friendly match at the Sydney United Sports Centre. Nicole and the parents of the Under…
Read MoreNPL NSW Women’s, Women’s 2 Draws Released
Football NSW has confirmed the official draws for the Seniors and Reserve Grade matches for the National Premier Leagues NSW Women’s and Women’s competitions. Please find the following information relating to the 2020 Football NSW Revised NPL and NPL 2 Women’s Match Schedules: NPL NSW Women’s – (Res, 1st) – Click Here NPL 2 NSW…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Reduce the Risk
Football NSW continues to closely monitor developments in relation to COVID-19 and work closely with NSW Health and NSW Office of Sport to develop and provide practical Guidelines and resources for clubs, associations and the wider football community. To help ensure that football can continue to operate with appropriate safeguards in place and to limit…
Read MoreRale Rasic Honoured
The extraordinary life and career of former Socceroos and National Soccer League (NSL) Head Coach Rale Rasic OAM was celebrated yesterday afternoon throughout a special live stream shared across multiple football platforms. The stream – taken live by Football Federation Australia (FFA), Socceroos, numerous Member Federations, and Western Sydney Wanderers FC on Facebook – has since accumulated…
Read MoreRuggero relieved as Football returns with a bang at Hornsby Heights
Proud Hornsby Heights FC President Cathy Ruggero was one happy administrator when Community Football returned to NSW last weekend. The Northern Suburbs Football Association based side saw its 887 registered players buzzing with pure joy upon hitting the pitches across the football mad area once more. “It was a mixture of relief and excitement upon…
Read MoreFemale Football celebrated at CDSFA
Newly appointed Canterbury District Soccer Football Association Female Football Manager Trudy Burke hosted a successful Girls School Holiday Clinic that took place at the historic Pratten Park facility across two days kicking off on Tuesday 7th of July. Girls aged between 7 to 14 years all took part across seven local CDSFA clubs as 52…
Read MoreCancellation of 2020 FFA Cup and NPL Finals Series competitions
Football Federation Australia has regrettably announced that it has decided to cancel the 2020 installments for both the FFA Cup and NPL Finals Series due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant disruption to the Australian football calendar. The FFA Cup 2020 Preliminary Rounds have been suspended across the…
Read MoreSecond Active Kids Voucher Now Available
The NSW Government is helping kids get active with the Active Kids program with Voucher 2 now available and valid for use from July to December 2020. The Active Kids program provides two $100 vouchers for parents, guardians and carers of school-enrolled children to use towards sport and active recreation costs each year. With the…
Read MoreJoy and elation as Football Returns at Lilli Pilli
As was the case for the hundreds of clubs across NSW over the weekend, Community Football returned with a huge bang putting unforgettable smiles on every participants faces following the COVID-19 postponement earlier in the year. Sutherland Shire Football Association’s largest club Lilli Pilli, who have 1700 registered players in its 158 teams, couldn’t hide…
Read MorePaul Christenson: From 2GB Radio Producer to Community Footballer
He may have worked with one of the best in the radio industry for 29 years on the Alan Jones show, well-respected 2GB Radio Producer Paul Christenson is one of the many thousands of footballers returning to the sport he’s missed, namely football as the star goalkeeper with the Prouille Men’s Over 45’s side playing…
Read MorePaul Peters hyped for South East Eagles opener
The weekend couldn’t come any quicker for South East Eagles’ Club President Paul Peters as the 39-year-old prepares to hit the ground running with the Return to Football once again for season 2020. Known as the very heart and soul of the Eastern Suburbs Football Association based side, Peters continues to lead the way as…
Read MoreBill Owen ready for Football’s Return in Blacktown
Blacktown & District Soccer Football Association Chairman Bill Owen cannot wait for the first ball to be kicked this weekend as four months of waiting on the sidelines officially comes to an end tonight (Friday 3rd July). The 54-year-old couldn’t hide his excitement when talking about the Return to Football once again following the game’s…
Read MoreFFA release ‘XI Principles’ discussion paper targeting future of football
Football Federation Australia (FFA) released a discussion paper detailing eleven proposed principles to underpin the future development and growth of football in Australia. The discussion paper, titled XI Principles for the future of Australian football, has been compiled over several months as FFA has navigated the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, and has been published as a ‘living…
Read MoreAnn-Marie Balliana Proud of her Football South Coast Community
They don’t come any prouder than Football South Coast CEO Ann-Marie Balliana. The 46-year-old has lived and breathed football her entire life, ever since her family ran the Fairy Meadow United club as a youngster. Since then, Balliana has played the game herself and coached her son’s team and has of course dedicated her life…
Read MoreESFA GM BILL KOSTANDAS: “We’re ready for Football’s Return”
It’s all systems go as Eastern Suburbs Football Association General Manager Bill Kostandas and his staff prepare to press the GO button when football hits fever pitch this weekend. The 56-year-old was elated with the news that Community Football was back following its four-month layoff due to COVID-19. “Very excited is understatement following the news…
Read MoreExcitement levels on a high as Ferguson and NSFA prepare for kick-off
Northern Suburbs Football Association CEO Ed Ferguson has welcomed the restart of the Community Football season as the sport prepares to reboot this weekend. Well known for being the youngest CEO to represent our passionate Associations in NSW, the 27-year-old couldn’t hide his delight with the restart of our beautiful game. “It’s the moment the…
Read MoreMason and MWFA ready to be hit by Football Fever
Manly Warringah Football Association CEO David Mason is all guns blazing as the recommencement of Community Football takes centre stage this weekend. The 49-year-old along with his team at Cromer Park headquarters have been busily preparing for the restart of the grassroots season following the COVID-19 delay that temporarily postponed the sport since March. “We…
Read MoreFootball NSW Announce Return of 2020 NPL Senior Competitions
Football NSW has today announced that all senior National Premier Leagues NSW Competitions will recommence in a revised format from late-July/early August and conclude in October. With a match schedule to be confirmed shortly following consultation with Clubs, the reboot of each senior competition includes First Grade and Under 20’s whilst the Under 18’s competitions…
Read MoreJohnson excited about Football’s Return at the Hills
There’s much to be excited about for Hills Football General Manager Kurt Johnson as the sport prepares itself for its return this weekend following the COVID-19 lock down that put a hold on operations from March earlier this year. The 30-year-old highlighted the important role football will play following the ease of restrictions, as participants,…
Read MoreCarmusciano excited about M-League reboot
Macarthur Football Association’s Premier Men’s and Women’s competition the ‘M-League’ is ready to take off once more as Community Football resumes this weekend much to the delight of General Manager Salv Carmusciano. Having launched the M-League season in March at a special function involving new partners Ottimo House, Carmusciano outlined some fantastic new initiatives that…
Read MoreFootball NSW Revised Match Schedules (U18s and Below) Now Online
Football NSW has officially released its revised match-day schedules for all NPL (18s and below) and SAP competitions for the recommencement of the 2020 season following the COVID-19 lockdown in March that halted all football operations. After lengthy discussions as well as consulting with all clubs involved, the updated 2020 fixtures have been approved and…
Read MoreAmy Harrison and Chloe Logarzo announced as St George FC’s Female Football Ambassadors
The excitement of Australia and New Zealand having won the hosting rights for the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2023 was on display at St George FC on Saturday morning when Matildas star Amy Harrison and New Zealand Ferns coach, and Bayside Council resident, Tom Sermanni appeared at St George Stadium following the Saints’ girls…
Read MoreSargon Hassdo giving back to his beloved Fairfield Bulls
The journey of a footballer is not always a smooth sailing one, just ask Fairfield Bulls’ Club Secretary and Media/Public Relations Officer Sargon Hassdo. The 29-year-old aspired to be a professional footballer as a young ten-year-old for his beloved Fairfield Bulls, but as the years rolled on, so did the injuries as well as studies…
Read MoreBonnyrigg FC excited with Tarlington Reserve
It’s been a busy period for Southern Districts Football Association side Bonnyrigg FC who are preparing for the recommencement of the 2020 Community Football season but have used the down period to upgrade one of its new temporary homes in Tarlington Reserve. With player numbers surging in recent years stemming from Under 6’s right up…
Read MoreFootball NSW Celebrates 2023 Women’s World Cup Bid Success
Football NSW has applauded the decision by FIFA that Australia and New Zealand will host the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup following the announcement this morning. Football NSW CEO Stuart Hodge said hosting such a spectacle of that magnitude involving our women’s game is a dream come true for the sport, country, state, players, participants…
Read MoreDona and Granville ready to celebrate 120 years of Football
COVID-19 was not going to put a dampener on Granville District Soccer Football Association’s 120 year celebrations with Community Football recommencing from the 1st of July putting a huge smile on Noel Dona’s face. Dona, a GDSFA Director for the last four years, stated to Football NSW it was touch and go initially, but thankfully…
Read MoreFootball NSW applaud City of Ryde Council’s decision to waive field hire costs
Football NSW today applauded the decision by the City of Ryde Council to waive ground hire costs and urged other councils to also do all they can to support football clubs. In a fantastic move for the sport of football in the area, City of Ryde Council led by Mayor Clr Jerome Laxale and Councillor…
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