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Upcoming Events

FNSW Coach Education Update
Mon, May 28th, @6:15pm

 
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FIXTURE CHANGES

Last updated 03May12 16:00pm

There have been some last minute changes necessary to this weekends fixtures due to the unavailability of some venues.  All fixtures have been uploaded to our competitions link on this website. 

 
 
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REFEREE SAFETY - #1 PRIORITY IN NEPEAN DISTRICT

Published 03May12

At a recent council of clubs meeting attended by 30 of our 31 clubs, a document was signed by all member clubs committing to the implementation of 7 positive steps to help ensure referee safety at our fields.  All players and parents are asked to support their clubs in the implementation of these 7 simple steps.
 
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THERE'S A NEW A-LEAGUE CLUB COMING TO WESTERN SYDNEY!

UPDATED 27APR12

Most of you will have heard by now, that the A-League will have a new club next season based in Western Sydney.  FFA are still in the planning stages for this new club and they are seeking community support and feedback.

They've been busy holding public forums in various locations in Sydney's west to give local communities the opportunity to have their say. The public forums have been lively and interesting. 

FFA have now developed a survey for interested people to have their say on many facets of the new clubs formation, such as what colour strip, where should they be located, what's the communities preferred name for the new club, and many more other areas of the new clubs governance that are up for discussion and you're input.

If you never got "into" the A-League, because the games were too far for you to travel, then this new club may just be for you! 

To register your support, or to access the public survey, go to the following link......
To register your support for the club please click here: http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/newsydneyclub/interest
 
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SMALL SIDED FOOTBALL GUIDELINES SEASON 2012
Updated 15Feb12 11:06am
The NDSFA is continuing the roll out of SSF in the area in 2012. Attached to this link is the SSF Guideline Document that details the number of players, field sizes and rules for each age group from Under 5’s to Under 10’s. (Under 11’s and up for season 2012 will continue to play 11 v 11 on a full field). Click here to view or download a copy of SSF Guidelines.
 
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RESULT REPORTING  FOR CLUBS


Club competition secretaries don't forget to log into a secure server to update your results.  Please click on the results icon below to be re-directed to the server.  Instructions are in your Competition Secretary's Guidelines and Protocols document.
 
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TEAM VACANCIES
Updated 17May12 2:02pm

If you are still thinking of registering for the 2012 season or have a relative or friend interested in playing the round ball game this winter, take a look at the link below and you may find just the spot are seeking. The list is updated regularly by local clubs around the district who are still busy filling teams at this time of the year.
Can't find what you want? - pop back later in the week as the list is updated regularly as vacancies change.

2012 Team Vacancies
 
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AWARD WINNERS ACKNOWLEDGED AT ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Published 28Nov11

At the Association's recent Annual General Meeting, award winning clubs, teams & individuals were acknowledged.

Read on to see photos of presentations and see a full list of award winners.
Read more...
 
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Field Invasion -  An Ugly Aspect Of The Game

Every once in a while there is an incident at a ground that involves spectators and officials entering the field of play. Circumstances vary greatly and sometimes people enter the playing arena with the best of intentions. Howerver, the referee and the players may view the "invasion" as hostile and cannot necessarily read the intentions of the person entering the playing area.

There have been incidents recorded where due to field invasion, an incident has escalated into a major confrontation and teams have subsequently withdrawn and matches have been abandoned.

Click on the link below to read more on the subject and understand how the association views and manages incidents such as these.

If you read nothing else on the subject - remember the golden rule:

"DO NOT ENTER THE FIELD OF PLAY UNLESS INVITED TO DO SO OR THERE IS A GENERAL EMERGENCY"

Click Here for Field Invasion - association advice
 
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LAWS OF THE GAME RULE 4  - SHIN PADS


Here is some excellent advice covering the selection and wearing of shin pads and below is a link with a document relating to how the matter is being handled by our local referees association. 

 We all know that the wearing of shin pads is compulsory. However, we often don't fully understand our obligations as players, coaches, managers and officials when it comes to thinking of the safety of ourselves and other players. Like the wearing of fluoro vests in factories, warehouses and building sites, the wearing of shin pads is taken for granted and often no -one really thinks about why they are being worn and what they should be doing.

As a result, players opt for comfort and often at the expense of protection. This season our local referees will be examining the situation more stringently than in past years and they will act to ensure that players are properly attired and have the necessary degree of protection from some of the injuries that can occur in relation to the lower leg.

Bigger means covering more of your shins…better protection – but less comfort. Smaller means less protection, more comfort

Definitely, in order to be able to play soccer to your potential, you can’t have too big shin guards.

Q: What is too big?

A: If a shin guard covers more than ¾ of your shin - it is too big.

If someone ever tells you that soccer shin guards should cover the entire length of your shin...
...neither he/she has ever played football nor he/she doesn’t know when the tibia (shinbone) starts and ends.

Remember - do not buy soccer shin guards that will cover your entire shin (up from the bottom edge of the knee cap-down to the top of the foot).
¾ of the length of the shinbone - this is the ultimate length of a soccer shin guard.

What if the shin guard is shorter than that?

According to FIFA rules there are no length limitations.
All it states is that shin guards “are covered entirely by the stockings; are made of a suitable material (rubber, plastic, or similar substances); provide a reasonable degree of protection”.

Just stick with the “3/4 of a length-rule” and you have the best combination of comfort and protection.

Tip! It is very simple to determine the right size of shin guards, actually the length of it.

 Measure the length of your shin and then multiple by 0.75 (3/4-75%). The result is the maximum length of the shin guards you want to buy. That’s it.

Selecting soccer shin guards by sizes-small, medium, large could be confusing, because they differentiate from different manufacturers. So, if you buy shin guards in your local soccer store, make sure you have measuring tape with you.
If you want to buy them on Internet (cheaper), most of the online soccer stores specify the length of every shin guard.

shinguards all you need to know about the rules
 
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Looking For An Answer to A Soccer Question?

We're slowly building up our "FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS" or "FAQ" page, so check back from time to time to see what we've added. It may save you a phone call or quickly answer your questions.