Posts by Mark Stavroulakis
Upcoming 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…
Read MoreEastern Suburbs Hakoah crowned 2023 Winter Futsal Women’s Champions
Eastern Suburbs Hakoah were crowned 2023 Winter Futsal Women’s Champions for the second consecutive season thanks to a 4-2 victory over Mountain Majik in the Grand Final played last Saturday. Following a successful year, Eastern Suburbs Hakoah led by coach George Lethbridge saw his side work their magic in what was an unforgettable year for…
Read MoreFutsal Schools Championships (Wagga Results) Results
Equex MPS Centre recently hosted a successful 2023 Wagga Regional Football NSW Futsal Schools Championships in June. 2023 Futsal Schools Championships (Wagga Region) Final Results Under 14 Boys Winners: Marian Catholic College Runners Up: Mater Dei Catholic College Under 14 Girls Winners: Kooringal High School Runners Up: Young High School Under 16 Boys…
Read MoreSouth Coast Region enjoys Futsal Schools Championships
Illawarra Sports Stadium recently hosted a successful 2023 South Coast Regional Football NSW Futsal Schools Championships in late May. 2023 Futsal Schools Championships (South Coast Region) Final Results 10 Boys – Nareena Hills 6 vs Illawarra Grammar 0 10 Girls – Illawarra Grammar 1 vs Amity College 0 13 Boys – Nareena Hills 4 vs…
Read MoreFutsal Schools Championships (Central Coast Region) Results
Niagara Park Sports Stadium recently hosted a successful 2023 Central Coast Regional Football NSW Futsal Schools Championships in June. 2023 Futsal Schools Championships (Central Coast Region) Final Results 10 Boys – Central Coast Sports College Blue 3 vs Kariong PS 1 10 Girls – Central Coast Sports College Green 2 vs Lakes Grammar 0 13…
Read MoreFutsal Schools Championships (Bankstown Region) Results
Bankstown Basketball Stadium recently hosted a successful 2023 Bankstown Regional Football NSW Futsal Schools Championships in June. 2023 Futsal Schools Championships (Bankstown Region) Final Results 10 Boys – Mount Annan 2 vs King Park 1 10 Girls – St Patricks CS, Mortdale 3 vs International Grammar School 0 13 Boys – King Park B 4…
Read MoreFutsal Schools Championships (Penrith Region) Results
Penrith Valley Regional Sports Centre recently hosted a successful 2023 Penrith Regional Football NSW Futsal Schools Championships in June. 2023 Futsal Schools Championships (Penrith Region) Final Results 10 Boys – St Spyridon Blue 5 vs Wollemi Green 0 10 Girls – St Spyridon Red 4 vs Penrith Anglican 0 13 Boys – St Spyridon 5…
Read MoreFutsal Schools Championships (Northern Beaches Region) Results
Sydney Academy of Sport recently hosted a successful 2023 Northern Beaches Regional Football NSW Futsal Schools Championships in late May. 2023 Futsal Schools Championships (Northern Beaches Region) Final Results 10 Boys – St Lukes Grammar 4 vs Castle Cove Gold 0 10 Girls – St Lukes Grammar 2 vs Castle Cove 1 13 Boys –…
Read MoreNikeeta Haverfield designs Football NSW’s NAIDOC Cup Jerseys
Twenty-one-year-old Contemporary Aboriginal artist Nikeeta Haverfield has officially designed Football NSW’s amazing NAIDOC Cup playing strips in time for the First Nations tournament which commences on Monday the 3rd of July at Valentine Sports Park. The talented artist hailing from Western Sydney was proud to have played a pivotal role in honouring her Indigenous community…
Read MoreSuccessful Female Coach Developer workshop hosted at Football NSW
Football NSW recently hosted the first intake of 14 female coaches across seven associations as part of the first stage of a three-piece workshop designed to become a Coach Developer at Valentine Sports Park. Delivered by Football NSW presenters Sam McGowan and Pete Nowakowski, the aim of these workshops is to provide an overview of…
Read MoreSuccessful Football NSW Advanced Coaching Expo held in Nowra
Football NSW recently hosted its first of several successful regional Coaching Expo sessions at Ison Park in Nowra on Monday. Twenty-five coaches attended the Expo while 20 players from the TSP Regional Girls Program were involved in the session. Led by Young Matildas Coach Leah Blayney and assisted by Football NSW Regional Development Manager Andrew…
Read MoreShine On announced as Football NSW’s Official LED Lighting Partner
Football NSW has secured the services of Shine On as its official LED Lighting Partner. Shine On is a sports lighting specialist that has installed LED lights to sports clubs and their facilities around the country. They design and develop their own market-leading LED sports lights that provide the best lighting outcomes at the highest…
Read MoreRound 20 Review – League Two Men’s
The top-of-the-table clash did not disappoint in Round Twenty of the Football New South Wales League Two Men’s season; it was a match that had everything. That clash was this week’s Match of the Round, where UNSW FC came from behind to snatch a draw in a match where they could have possibly earned more.…
Read MoreFootball NSW celebrates 2023 NOVA Employment Football4all Gala Day
Football NSW celebrated its thirteenth annual NOVA Employment Football4all Gala Day at Valentine Sports Park on Sunday as over 350 participants took part in what was Australia’s biggest ‘All Abilities’ football event. 14 clubs took to the pitch and participated in small-sided games as well as off-field activities in a day celebrating inclusive football in…
Read MoreSapphire Cup Semi-Finals Draw Announced
It’s certainly heating up as the Semi-Finals of Football NSW’s Sapphire Cup draw was officially announced on Friday. A tantalising match will take shape at Lambert Park as APIA Leichhardt face Sydney University SFC in what is sure to be a blockbuster of a game. The two have created a healthy rivalry throughout the years…
Read MoreNOVA Employment renews Football NSW Partnership for a further 2-years
Football NSW has announced that NOVA Employment has renewed their long-standing partnership as the presenting Sponsor of the annual Football4All Gala Day Football4All is a Football NSW initiative that was introduced in 2008, aiming at giving people with a disability or special need an avenue to enjoy ‘The World Game’ with family and friends. Having…
Read MoreNOVA Employment Football4all Gala Day set for this Sunday
Football NSW’s Annual NOVA Employment Football4all Gala Day will be held this Sunday 18th of June at Valentine Sports Park in what will be one of the biggest events yet for 2023. The Gala Day will kick-off at 9:30am and conclude at 2:30pm at the ‘Home of Football’ in Glenwood. The NOVA Employment Football4all Gala Day…
Read MoreNSWCIS Football Cup takes centre stage at Valentine Sports Park
A jam-packed Valentine Sports Park was on hand to host the 2023 NWSCIS Football Cup on Tuesday 13th of June as the Mamre Anglican School (Girls) and William Clarke College (Boys) were crowned Champions. The Girls final was an intense battle between two quality sides as the Mamre Anglican School defeated Pymble Ladies College 2-1…
Read MoreFootball NSW ready to celebrate 2023 NAIDOC Week
Football NSW will be joining the 2023 NAIDOC Week celebrations from the 2nd to the 9th of July with several exciting activations and new initiatives. Held annually, NAIDOC Week celebrates the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, with this year’s theme being ‘For Our Elders’. After the success of…
Read MoreCromer Park to host 2023 Football NSW State Cup
Cromer Park, home to the Manly Warringah Football Association, will host the 2023 Football NSW State Cup Finals to be played on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th of July. Association teams from across NSW are set to converge in Sydney’s Northern Beaches in what will be a memorable Finals weekend spread across two-days with the…
Read MoreFootball NSW congratulates Moya Dodd and Alan Garside
Football NSW has congratulated both Moya Dodd and Alan Garside who today have been acknowledged in the annual King’s Birthday Honours List. A strong advocate for gender equality in Australia and globally, former Football Australia Director Moya Dodd AO led the honours with the former Matildas’ vice-captain appointed an Officer (AO) in the general division…
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