Posts by Mark Stavroulakis
Winners galore as 2023 Futsal Schools Championships ends with on high
The best of the best schools recently participated in the 2023 Futsal Schools Championships held at the Hawkesbury PCYC across four massive days from the 11th till the 15th of September. After hosting 1468 teams in 2023, as well as over 11,750 students, the Futsal Schools State Championships proved to be a major success. With…
Read MoreFootball NSW Announce Board Member Appointments
Football NSW has announced the appointment of Steve Bond as a Director while Deborah Chapman has been re-appointed as an Appointed Director. Steve recently held the position of Head of Communications for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand and has previously held a similar position at not-for-profit organisation, Take 3 for the…
Read MoreHeather Garriock inducted in the NSW Hall of Champions
Decorated Australian women’s football advocate Heather Garriock has been inducted to the 2023 Sport NSW Hall of Champions with a special presentation dinner set to be held on the 20th of November at the International Convention & Exhibition Centre. Having played 130 matches for the Matildas, Garriock is Australia’s fourth highest capped international football player.…
Read MoreBumper crowds flock VSP as National Youth Championships kicks off in style
A bumper public holiday crowd of over 2,500 spectators were treated to plenty of action as the National Youth Championships 2023 Boys’ tournament got underway at Valentine Sports Park, Glenwood in Sydney. Perfect conditions awaited teams as they gathered bright and early for the official opening ceremony. Blacktown City Council Deputy Mayor and Councillor, Julie…
Read MoreReferee development continues to flourish as 22 NSW officials selected in upcoming A-League Men’s and Women’s season
There will be a strong force of NSW referees, assistant referees, fourth officials and video assistant referees with the commencement of the A-League Men’s and Women’s seasons kicking off for 2023-2024 further cementing the state’s continual development of match officials. As many as 22 officials from NSW will be involved in what will be a…
Read MoreJohn Pillemer awarded Charles Valentine Medal
Hakoah Sydney City East’s loyal serving and influential administrator Jon Pillemer was awarded one of the biggest honours at this year’s Football NSW’s Gala Dinner held at The Star Event Centre on Thursday with the coveted Charles Valentine Award. Pillemer epitomises everything that the Charles Valentine Medal stands for. The 55-year-old was a professional footballer…
Read MoreStars align at Football NSW Gala Awards
Players, coaches, officials as well as high profile guests attended what was a fantastic evening acknowledging the achievements from the top tier National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s and Women’s as well as the Football NSW Leagues held at The Star Event Centre on Thursday. In a first for Football NSW’s competitions, every senior league award…
Read MoreNSW Country Futsal Trials Announced
Trial dates have been confirmed for the NSW Country Futsal Teams set to compete at the 2024 Football Australia National Futsal Championships held from the 5th January to the 9th January at the Gold Coast. Girls Trials Sunday October 15th Veolia Arena, Goulburn 10:00am – Under 13 Girls 11:30am – Under 15 Girls 1:00pm –…
Read MoreFootball Fever set to hit Forbes
The Botanical Gardens Sporting Grounds in Forbes will be caught up in football fever as the Forbes District Soccer Club in conjunction with the Forbes Shire Council will be hosting a massive gala day promoting the world game in the popular country town on Saturday 23rd of September. The main event will feature a preseason…
Read MoreExperience of a lifetime as female footballers enjoy Beyond Greatness Community Football Tournament
It was an experience 40 local female footballers from Kissing Point FC, Hurlstone Park Wanderers along with various NSW NAIDOC Cup representative players will never forget following their involvement with some of the greatest players in the history of the game on the steps of the Sydney Opera House for the Beyond Greatness Community Football…
Read MoreFootball NSW announces members of its Indigenous Advisory Group
Football NSW has announced members of the Indigenous Advisory Group (FNSWIAG) who will bring a wealth of knowledge and insight into current and emerging goals of the First Nations community across the state. In alignment with Football Australia’s National Indigenous Advisory Group, the FNSWIAG will provide expertise and advice to Football NSW on the Governing…
Read MoreHistory to be made as Leichhardt Oval set to host the Sapphire and Waratah Cup Finals
Leichhardt Oval is set to host the 2023 Sapphire and Waratah Cup Finals on Sunday, September 10th in what will be a historic day for the sport in NSW. In a first for the game in NSW, both prestigious knockout Cup competitions will be played on the same day at the same venue in what…
Read MoreISCA announced as Football NSW’s Education Partner
Football NSW has announced the International Sport College Australia (ISCA) as its Official Education Partner. ISCA established their North-West Sydney Campus at Valentine Sports Park in early 2023, offering both a Diploma of Sports Management (High Performance) & online Certificate of Sport Management. The innovative program provides students with the opportunity to turn their love…
Read MoreFutsal Schools Championships (Sutherland Region)
Menai Indoor Sports Centre recently hosted a successful 2023 Football NSW Futsal Schools Windsor Region Championships in August. 2023 Futsal Schools Championships (Sutherland Region) Final Results 10s Boys – Oatley West PS 3-1 Moriah College 10s Girls – Holy Family Catholic B 2-0 Moriah College 13s Boys – Moriah College 3-0 Newington Wyvern 13s Girls…
Read MoreFutsal Schools Championships (Windsor Region)
Hawkesbury PCYC recently hosted a successful 2023 Football NSW Futsal Schools Windsor Region Championships in late June. 2023 Futsal Schools Championships (Windsor Region) Final Results 10s Boys Norwest Christian College 7-2 over Leura Public School 13s Boys The Hills Grammar 6-4 Norwest Christian College 13s Girls Norwest Christian College 2-0 Lerua Public School 14s Boys…
Read MoreRound 23 Review – League One Women’s
Round 23 in the Football NSW League One Women’s competition was another exciting installment which kicked off the final month of the season. There were seven games to enjoy across Super Sunday in the league highlighted by the Match of the Round between SD Raiders FC and UNSW FC. Let’s get onto the review. Match…
Read MoreVALE: Peter Gray
Football NSW was saddened to hear the news of the passing of former President and well-respected administrator Peter Gray following a long battle with illness. Born in Australia in 1942, Peter spent 41 years in Australian football as a player and administrator. During the 1960s Peter played nine years as a goalkeeper in various competitions…
Read MoreFinal Waratah Cup Semi announced as APIA ready for Rangers
Current National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s table toppers APIA Leichhardt FC will be taking on fellow competition rivals Mt Druitt Town Rangers for a spot at this year’s 2023 Waratah Cup Final against Sydney United 58 when the pair meet next Wednesday 26th of July at Lambert Park. With kick-off set for 7:45pm, the clash…
Read MoreCowra & District Junior SC proud of their Matilda Ellie Carpenter
Set on the banks of the Lachlan River and surrounded by vineyards, waterways and pretty countryside in the beautiful Lachlan Valley, the NSW regional town of Cowra is also responsible for developing one of our star Matildas gearing up for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup and that star being Ellie Carpenter. Born and raised…
Read MoreWinter Futsal League Men’s Finals to be streamed
The 2023 Winter Futsal League Men’s Finals for both Divisions 1 and 2 will be live streamed on Football NSW’s Futsal Facebook page as well as Football NSW’s YouTube channel this Sunday. The season comes to a climatic end as the action kicks off at 6pm which will feature Canterbury Bankstown taking on Mosaic in…
Read MoreUpcoming Futsal Coaching Courses
Football NSW have announced upcoming Futsal Coaching Courses for August and September with locations at Valentine Sports Park, Dural and Wagga Wagga. Click below to view more details on the relevant courses. FNSW – VSP 4th August (Friday Night) – 6:30pm – 9:30pm – Futsal Certificate FNSW – VSP 23rd August (Wednesday Night) – 7:30-10pm – Futsal…
Read MoreGow-Gates Insurance Brokers renew sponsorship of Football NSW for 2023 and 2024
Football NSW has announced that Gow-Gates Insurance Brokers have renewed their sponsorship agreement as Football NSW’s Official Insurance Broker for 2023 and 2024. Established in 1963, Gow-Gates is one of the oldest operating insurance brokers in Australia, with experience across a range of industries and a people-first mentality. “Football NSW is happy to announce its…
Read MoreCromer Park set to host 2023 State Cup Finals this weekend
Cromer Park, home to the Manly Warringah Football Association, is set to host the 2023 Football NSW State Cup Finals across two-massive days of quality community football on Saturday 15th of July and Sunday 16th. Due to Valentine Sports Park being utilised by the French Women’s Football side as they prepare for the 2023 FIFA…
Read MoreNSW All Schools Tournament hailed a success
Valentine Sports Park and Landen Stadium recently hosted the 2023 NSW All Schools Tournament across a three days of football which saw teams from the Combined High Schools (CHS), Combined Catholic Colleges (CCC) and Combined Independent Schools (CIS) all do battle. CCC won the Boys 19s Championship, their first tournament success since 2009 while CIS…
Read MoreChampions announced as 2023 NAIDOC Cup ends in celebration
The 2023 NAIDOC Cup came to a successful end on Darug Land at Valentine Sports Park as Football NSW and Northern NSW Football celebrated First Nations football communities. The age group trophies were shared as Football NSW took out the Under 14 Girls and Under 16 Boys categories while Northern NSW claimed the Under…
Read MoreFootball NSW clubs locked in for Round of 32 dates
Football NSW representative clubs APIA Leichhardt, Mt Druitt Town Rangers, Inter Lions and Sydney United 58 have all had their dates locked in and confirmed for this year’s upcoming Australia Cup Round of 32 tournament. With the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023TM running throughout July and August, the Australia Cup 2023 Round of 32 games…
Read MoreAction galore as NAIDOC Cup kicks off in style
The 2023 NAIDOC Cup kicked off in style albeit in rain-soaked conditions as Valentine Sports Park played host to an action-packed Day 1 of results on Darug c0untry. The increasingly popular First Nation tournament saw four games unfold with Northern NSW defeating Football NSW in the Under 14 Boys 6-2 in the opening match following…
Read MoreBroadlex Cleaning and Property Services announced as Football NSW’s NAIDOC Cup partners
Football NSW has announced that Broadlex Cleaning and Property Services has returned as the official partner of our 2023 NAIDOC Cup participating teams who are currently taking part in this year’s major event. Widley renowned as being one of the largest and most reputable cleaning and property service providers in the country, Broadlex Cleaning and…
Read MoreNAIDOC Cup launched at Football NSW
The 2023 NAIDOC Cup kicked off in style at Valentine Sports Park (Darug country) on Monday as over 140 players and officials from Football NSW alongside Northern NSW Football participated with various special guests from the First Nation community to celebrate the opening of the three-day event. Coinciding with NAIDOC Week with this year’s theme…
Read MoreYoung Football NSW Female Referees Acknowledged at 2023 Sport NSW Awards
Up and coming Football NSW referees Alana Zic and Molly Godsell were recently acknowledged at the 2023 Sport NSW Community Sports Awards held at CommBank Stadium on Thursday 29th of June. Molly was nominated for the ‘Young Official of the Year’ category and Alana for the ‘Community Official of the Year’. Both were both recognised…
Read MoreFootball NSW Metro and Country squads confirmed for 2023 NTC Challenge for Girls
Football NSW has confirmed the players set to represent both Metro and Country teams in next week’s Football Australia (FA) National Training Centre Challenge Under 18 (NTC) for Girls to be held in Clyde North, Victoria. Commencing on Monday 10th of July and concluding on Friday 14th, both teams will be looking forward to achieving…
Read MoreAdvanced Coaching Expo hits the North Zone
Over 25 coaches recently attended the 2023 Advanced Coaching Expo (North Zone) hosted by Football NSW at Cammeray Park. The Expo featured sessions presented by Football NSW’s Bronwyn Kiceec as well as Northern Suburbs Coach Development Manager Jake Stephenson along with Football Australia’s Ron Smith and former Matildas captain Anissa Tann. Coaches were invited to…
Read MoreFutsal Schools Championships (Liverpool Region) Results
Whitlam Leisure Centre recently hosted a successful 2023 Football NSW Futsal Schools Liverpool Region Championships in late June. 2023 Futsal Schools Championships (Liverpool Region) Final Results 10 Boys – Emanuel School 2 vs Amity Blue 1 10 Girls – St Christopher’s Catholic Primary School 1st place overall (NO GRAND FINAL), Marion Catholic Primary School 2nd Place…
Read MoreMeghan Senior appointed to Football NSW Board
Football NSW is delighted to announce Meghan Senior has been appointed to fill a casual vacancy on its Board of Directors. Meghan brings 20 years of communications experience across corporate, government and political sectors to the Board. Having filled the Chief of Staff role across various Ministerial portfolios, most recently for the Deputy Leader of…
Read MoreFootball NSW hosts successful SAP Regional Gala Day
Over 60 teams from across regional NSW converged at Goulburn’s Cookbundoon Sports Complex to take part in the 2023 Football NSW SAP Regional Gala Day. Teams from Southern NSW Football, Western NSW Football, Football Wagga Wagga, Griffith FA, Eurobodalla FA, Southern Tablelands FA and clubs from within Capital Football all participated in shortened matches across…
Read MoreWhat Legacy Fund Participation grants can your Club apply for?
Female football Clubs and Associations across NSW have already reaped the reward of over $600,000 of investment from Round 1 of the NSW Football Legacy Fund. With applications now open for Round 2, up to $560,000 of additional funding is up for grabs to support participation programs and initiatives within the female football space. Whether…
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