Sydney FC v Nth Queensland Fury

The SSFA is pleased to announce to its members and the wider community that the A League is coming to town!
A night not to be missed as feast of football is displayed on our doorstep.
On Saturday 27th June, Toyota Stadium will showcase a double header with our own Sutherland Sharks v Marconi Stallions followed by the A-League pre-season clash between Sydney FC and North Queensland Fury.

As new entrants to the A-League, North Queensland boast the marquee signing of Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler, and will be keen to test themselves against the established Sydney FC team led by new Czech coach Vitezslav Lavicka.

Development Squad

It is with great pleasure that the club can announce the names of the players who have made it to the the to Sharks Elite Development Squad.

Congratulations from Menai Hawks to the following who made it into the squad of 16 players

• Jake Kerry
• Steven Yannopoulos
• Jarrod Zuccarini

Also Cory Bowles and Nicole Besz made the association 33 player development squad. Nicole was 1 of 3 girls chosen. Congratulations Nicole and Cory.

Congratulations also go to Mark Zekusic for the excellent development of these players.

Sydney FC Visit

Sydney FC players will be visiting BUCKLE RESERVE on SATURDAY 30th MAY 2009 From 9.00am to 11.00am

There will be 2 Sydney FC players coming. The players will be there for a maximum of two hours and will mingle and interact with everyone, signing autographs, posing for photo's and will hand out Sydney FC posters.

Menai Swim Centre

The club has secured a regular weekly booking at the Menai Swim Centre.

The regular booking is for a Monday night at 6.30pm to 7.30pm., commencing on Monday, 23 March 2009 through to Monday 20 July 2009.

There is a choice of five programs available, for squads of up to 15 players:

• 1 hour Swim Fitness Program with a qualified instructor
• 1 hour Aqua Aerobics session with a qualified instructor
• 1 hour Boxercise session with a qualified instructor and all equipment supplied
• Spin Classes 45min sessions ( joggers must be worn )
• Sprint Coach (AIS Qualifications) 30min sessions

Players must bring there own drink bottles.

The U12 to the U21 age groups have been selected to participate in these alternative training sessions.

This is a great opportunity to have something different for a training session.

Allocations will be based on a first in first selected basis, or you can book in for a future date, as there are only 18 sessions available.

THE COSTS FOR THESE SESSIONS WILL BE FULLY FUNDED BY YOUR CLUB.

For further information, or to make a booking, contact Greg Warner on 0413 394 417.

Coaching Licence Courses

Sutherland Shire Football Association will be running Grassroot Certificate, Junior Licence, Youth Licence and Senior Licence coaching courses in 2009.

Grassroots Certificates (designed for new coaches and coaches of young players):
3 hour course to be held on March 17, 18 and 19 – 6pm to 9pm

Junior Licence:
2 day course to be held on March 21 and 22 – 8.30am to 4.00pm

Youth Licence (prerequisite is a current Junior Licence):
4 day course to be held on March 14, 15, 21 and 22 – 8.30am to 4.00pm

Youth Licence (prerequisite is a current Junior Licence):
4 day course to be held on September 5, 6, 12 and 13 – 8.30am to 4.00pm

Senior Licence Part A (prerequisite is a current Youth Licence):
2 evening and 4 day course to be held on
September 4 and 11 – 6.00pm to 9.00pm
September 5, 6, 12, and13 – 8.30am to 4.00pm

Senior Licence Part B: TBA

All of these courses will be run at Bates Drive and Football NSW Instructors for these courses are all locally based coaches. Bookings should be sent by clubs/individuals to office@shirefootball.com.

It is now possible to run Grassroots and Junior Licence courses at your club (minimum numbers required). For further information please email coaching@shirefootball.com.

Our aim is to provide the opportunity to coaches of all teams to complete at least a Grassroots Certificate course in 2009.

2008 Hughes Community Award

In recognition of his outstanding contribution to Menai Hawks FC Greg Warner will receive a 2008 Hughes Community Award. This is will be presented by Federal Member for Hughes Dana Vale on Sunday 1 February 2009 at an official presentation at Club Menai.

Greg has been associated with Menai Hawks FC since 1996 when he started coaching his son's Blake under 8 soccer team and the last few years has been the club's Director of Coaching.