Posts by Mark Stavroulakis
Football NSW 2023 Declaration of Leagues
The Board of Football NSW has declared the successful applicants for its 2023 Outdoor Competitions. These include the Men’s, Women’s, Boys’ and Girls’ leagues that will be conducted by Football NSW in the 2023 season. At its meeting on 21 September 2022, the Board of Football NSW considered all applications submitted by Clubs seeking to…
Read MoreFootball NSW Sky crowned 2022 National Para Football Champions
Football NSW Sky have been crowned 2022 National Para Football Champions following its 7-3 victory over Victoria finishing up what was a highly successful campaign at the Gold Coast. Coached by Ian Menzies and managed by Roger McNaughton, the NSW Sky troops proved too hot to handle racing to a memorable win with Daniel Campbell…
Read MorePromising young female referees enjoy experience of a lifetime
It was a fantastic moment that five rising young female Football NSW academy referees will not forget in a hurry after being invited to experience a meet and greet with FIFA referees as well as Football Australia referee elite at the recent Matildas friendly clash against Canada at Allianz Stadium. Mia Velarde (Manly Warringah Football…
Read MoreMixed results for NSW Metro and Country teams in opening NYC matches
Day one of the National Youth Championships for Boys at Coffs Harbour delivered a mixed bag of results for both NSW Metro and Country sides. Football NSW is hoping to capitalise on the depth of talented players and the selection process that has brought them to the championships. Football NSW Technical Director, Warren Grieve says…
Read MoreNSW Sky book tickets to the 2022 National Para Football Championship Final
The stage has been set for the NSW Sky side who advanced to tomorrow’s 2022 National Para Football Championship Final following a stunning 5-0 victory over the NSW Navy outfit at the Gold Coast today. Friendship was put on the backburner for the match as both teams went at it but it was the Sky…
Read MoreStuart Hodge resigns as Football NSW CEO
After five and a half years of strong dedication, commitment and contribution to the football community, Stuart Hodge has resigned as Football NSW CEO. Stuart will be taking up an exciting opportunity and will be finishing his current role in December. Football NSW Chairman Gilbert Lorquet paid tribute to Stuart’s services for the organisation.…
Read MoreNSW Boys ready for NYC Challenge in Coffs Harbour as tournament kicks off
Some of Australia’s best young male footballers will have the chance to show off their skills on the national stage at the National Youth Championships in Coffs Harbour with six of our NSW teams from Metro and Country representing the state kicking off today. More than 600 boys will take to the field for their…
Read MoreNSW teams to battle out for Finals spot at National Para Football Championships
It will be an all-NSW semi-final affair tomorrow at Runaway Bay on the Gold Coast (Monday 25th September) in the National Para Football Championships as NSW Sky take on NSW Navy for a spot in the Final on Tuesday. The NSW Sky side defeated South Australia in a resounding 15-2 victory on Sunday thanks to…
Read MoreAwards galore at 2022 Silver Medal Dinner spectacle
The 2022 Football NSW Silver Medal Dinner took centre stage at the Hyatt Regency on Friday 23rd of September as players, coaches, officials attended what was a fantastic evening acknowledging the achievements from the League One, Two and Three Men’s and League One Women’s competitions. It was a fantastic season for both males and females…
Read MoreNSW Metro Under 14 Girls crowned National Youth Champions
NSW Metro Under 14 Girls have been crowned 2022 National Youth Champions after defeating Queensland 1-0 at Coffs Harbour on Friday. The Matias Martinez coached side proved too strong for their opponents thanks to a Talia Younis winner in what was a great display of football that was played in tough conditions due to the…
Read More2022 League One Women’s Grand Final Program
To get you excited about this Sunday’s League One Grand Final between the Gladesville Ravens and Hills United FC (5pm) at Valentine Sports Park, Football NSW have put together an official match day program showcasing features, preview as well as line-ups from the rest of the age group finals. League One Women’s Grand Final Program
Read MoreMixed results on Day 2 at the Girls National Youth Championships
It was a day of mixed results for our NSW Metro and Country Under 14 and Under 16’s sides in Day 2 of the National Youth Championships for Girls held at Coffs Harbour. Under 14 NSW Metro It was a good day for the Under 14 NSW Metro Girls squad who recorded a 3-1 victory…
Read MoreValentine Sports Park confirmed as short-listed Team Base Camp option for FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023
For the first time in FIFA Women’s World Cup™ history, competing countries will use dedicated Team Base Camps in next year’s tournament in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand which will include Football NSW’s Valentine Sports Park. FIFA has today confirmed the short-listed Team Base Camp options that will be available for selection by participating teams…
Read MoreNSW Metro and Country Girls kick off Championships with victories
It was a great first day of victories for our NSW Country and Metro squads in Day 1 of the National Youth Championships at Coffs Harbour. In what were quality conditions for football, as many as 350 players from both the Under 14’s and 16’s age groups from across the nation took part in the…
Read MoreValentine Sports Park to host League One Women’s Grand Finals this weekend
Football NSW’s Valentine Sports Park has been confirmed as the venue set to host the 2022 League One Women’s Grand Finals this Sunday 25th of September. Grand Finals Fixture Details Under 14 Sutherland Shire FA V Central Coast Mariners FC 8:30am Under 15 Sutherland Shire FA V SD Raiders FC 10:30am Under 16 Central Coast…
Read MoreRound 1 Review – Futsal Premier League 2 Open Women’s
Round 1 signaled a return to the futsal pitch for the eight teams in the Futsal Premier League 2 Open Womens competition. It also brought back all the drama, goals and tense action which has become the backbone of the league. Let’s get onto the review! Match of the Round: SD Raiders Futsal 4 defeated…
Read MoreKucharski and Badawiya claim top honours
Sydney FC’s rising young gun Jaiden Kucharski and Sydney University SFC’s Rola Badawiya were the talk of the 2022 National Premier Leagues Gold Medal Dinner after taking out the Player of the Year honours at the Hyatt Regency on Friday 16th of September. Players, coaches, officials as well as high profile guests attended what was…
Read More2023 FNSW Biological Maturation Process (Youth)
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…
Read MoreChloe Gray set to officiate the NPL NSW Women’s Grand Final
It’s going to be a huge day for 23-year-old rising female referee Chloe Gray who will take charge of the 2022 #NPLWNSW Grand Final this Sunday between the Northern Tigers and Macarthur Rams at Valentine Sports Park. A member of the NSW State League Football Referees branch and hailing from the Macarthur District Football Referees…
Read MoreLeague One Women’s Major Semi-Finals Details Announced
Football NSW has announced the details for this weekend’s League One Women’s Major Semi-Finals. Details are as follows: Saturday, 17 September 2022 Blacktown City Sports Centre MSF (2nd v 3rd) U14 Central Coast Mariners FC v St George FC 10:30am MSF (2nd v 3rd) U15 SD Raiders FC v Northbridge Bulls FC 12:10pm MSF (2nd…
Read MoreFootball NSW Supports R U OK Day 2022
This year the message is: Are they really OK? Ask them today. 2022 has been a challenging year for most of our community, and even though times have been tough we’re still grateful for some small pleasures like our football – but also family, friends and loved ones. Life’s ups and downs happen to all…
Read MoreNSW Referees selected for OFC Futsal Cup
New South Welshmen Jonathon Moore and Nick Backo will be embarking on an exciting journey having been selected to officiate at the upcoming OFC Futsal Cup held in Suva, Fiji this month. Futsal match officials from five Oceania Football Confederation Member Associations will be joined by Moore and Backo for this tournament. The OFC Futsal…
Read MoreFootball NSW Elite Futsal Club Competition Match Schedules Announced
Football NSW has officially announced the 2022 Futsal Premier League and Premier League 2 match schedules. In what’s been billed as an exciting year for the sport, each club have been busily preparing themselves for what will be one of the fiercest competitive competitions in the organisation’s history. All club competitions commence on Saturday 17th of September as the…
Read MoreNSW Football Legacy Fund now open for applications
The NSW football community will benefit from more than $6 million to help build or upgrade community infrastructure and boost female participation as part of the NSW Football Legacy Fund. Since learning that Australia would co-host the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 (FWWC 2023), Football NSW have been committed to ensuring the event provides a…
Read MoreLocal Futsal set to explode this Summer
Looking for a sport to play during summer to keep you fit, active as well as making new friends, look no further than registering for our up-and-coming Local Futsal competitions. With as many as 16 Local Futsal affiliates located across 18 different locations in the Sydney Metro and Regional NSW areas, now’s a better time…
Read MoreVSP to host C-Licence Coaching Course in November
Valentine Sports Park will play host to an up and coming ‘C’ Licence Coaching course in November with spots now available. The C Licence course will be held at VSP on the following dates; Day 1 – 5 Nov 2022 09:00 AM – 4:00 PM Day 2 – 6 Nov 2022 09:00 AM – 4:00 PM Day 3 – 12 Nov…
Read MoreSuper Grand Final Saturday ready to ignite
Dubbed ‘Super Grand Final Saturday’, Football NSW will be hosting three huge Grand Finals with the Leagues One, Two and Three Men’s matches ready to headline on what promises to be a massive day for the sport. Sydney United Sports Centre will play host to three matches, the League One Under 20’s match between the…
Read MoreNSW Match Officials Selected for 2022 National Youth Championships
The next generation of officials will be leading the charge as 12 up and coming young NSW referees from various branches across the state have been handpicked for the upcoming National Youth Championships in Coffs Harbour. With the girls competition kicking off on the 19th of September and the boys on the 26th of September,…
Read MoreSummer Football Registrations Ready to take off
The wettest winter season in living memory is coming to a close and the days are starting to lengthen, but all over NSW players are getting ready to play summer football. There are more than 60 Summer Football Centres affiliated already, taking registrations and readying their competitions for you, including 17 centres that are new…
Read MoreBlacktown City crowned 2022 NPL NSW Men’s Champions
The 2022 National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s Champion have been crowned, with Blacktown City taking out the honours this season. The final match of the season was full of high-quality football as both sides fought to get their hands on some silverware, but the Western Sydney side came out on top in the battle. Manly…
Read MoreCushla Rue kicking goals for upcoming regional female footballers
Fresh from playing in the recent FIFA Women’s Under 20’s World Cup, Bathurst born star Cushla Rue, who was a recent recipient of the NSW Government Funding Support towards regional female football development was urging more young female stars to follow their dreams. “My advice is every player has a different journey, opportunities and setbacks…
Read MoreRising young officials appointed for 2022 NPL NSW Men’s Grand Final
The next generation of officials will be leading the charge at this Saturday’s 2022 NPL NSW Men’s Grand Final at CommBank Stadium after Football NSW announced the panel for both the first grade and 20’s age groups. The main match at 6pm between Manly United and Blacktown City will see 26-year-old Hassan Jomaa take control…
Read MoreFootball dads! Ready to empower your daughters?
Football NSW in collaboration with the NSW Office of Sport and University of Newcastle, will pilot a football version of the award-winning, community and evidence-based Daughters and Dads program. Daughters and Dads educates and empowers girls alongside their fathers (or father figures) to improve physical activity, football skill proficiency and social and emotional wellbeing. Leveraging…
Read MoreFootball NSW to host 2022 Football Medicine Forum
Football NSW is excited to announce that it will be hosting the 2022 Football Medicine Forum partnering alongside Sports Medicine Australia and Football Australia on Friday 7th of October at Valentine Sports Park. The keynote presenter for this event will be Professor Tim Meyer, Chair of the German Football Association and UEFA’s Medical Committee. Professor…
Read MoreGoulburn hosts successful Football NSW Regional SAP Gala Day
Football was alive and kicking on Sunday as the Cookbundoon Sports Complex at Goulburn played host to the 2022 Football NSW Regional SAP Gala Day. As many as 50 regional clubs took part in what was a fantastic day for the sport as there were matches played across the Under 9’s, 10’s, 11’s and 12…
Read MoreNPL NSW Men’s Early Bird Grand Final tickets now on sale
Early bird tickets to the hottest match in town are now on sale as the 2022 National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s Grand Final takes centre stage on Saturday 27th of August to be held at one of football’s premier venues, CommBank Stadium. With Manly United already wrapping up its spot at the big dance, their…
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