MACKEY PARK closed and other news

No Training Tonight on Mackey Park- closed Wednesday 1 April

Team cards will be available for collection by coach/manager on Friday Night ( 5.30-7.pm)
No PAY = No Card = No Play
If teams need gear, speak to Ron on Saturday Morning.

Trial games saturday 28 March Sunday 29 March

U6 & U7 will have games this Saturday from 8.30 to 11am at Mackey Park.

All other teams-U8 to seniors.

Check clubhouse noticeboard to see when and where your trial game is this weekend. Check with your coach manager also. Clubhouse open from 5.30 to 7.30 Thursday night.

U6 & U7 Coach/ manger meeting

Damian will hold a coach manager meeting at clubhouse - 6.45pm Wednesday 15 March . He and Dieter will go through the SSG format and training routines suitable for this age group . If you have not handed in, completed your registration as coach and manager , please do so on the night .
Pam

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news : player payment due, training mackeypark, coaches managers meeting

UNPAID Players- players must have paid their fees by wed 18 March to ensure they can play in the first round of the winter competition. Players who have not paid should do so on Wed night - 5.30-6.30pm.

Coaches/managers Meeting wed 18 March 7.30-8.30pm- At least ONE representative of your team must attend- (training allocations, team gear, team lists confirmation, coach/manager registration)

Mackey Park is now open for training- tuesdays, wednesdays, thursdays 5.30-9pm . If raining on the day, Mackey Park may be closed- check clubhouse phone (95585849) and window or this blog after 3pm .
Wednesdays 5.30-7pm is reserved for u6 to u9 for safety reasons. Older teams should train after 7pm on wednesdays.

Girl's devl clinic with W-League players - APRIL

Dear Soccer Club

NSW Sport & Recreation is excited to announce we will be hosting a Girls Football (soccer) Development Clinic in partnership with the W-League Sydney FC team in the coming school holidays. The clinic will take place at Middleton Park, Yagoona for girls aged 8-14 years from Monday 20th April - Wednesday 22nd April, 9am - 12 noon each day. All coaching will be provided by current players of the W-League.

I am seeking your support in promoting this program to players from your club who may be interested. It's a fantastic opportunity for young female players to build on the essential skills of soccer. Players will be given the opportunity to improve their technique and gain an edge on the competition while also learning some of the latest tips from the best female players in the country.

What better way to get girls motivated for their upcoming soccer season than to be taught by the professionals themselves!
This clinic is suitable for 8-14 year old girls who currently play soccer, but are not yet playing at representative level. Each player taking part in the clinic will receive a complimentary Syndey FC cap, boot bag and poster.

Attached to this email is a flyer promoting the upcoming clinic. Girls Football Development Flyer.pdf

It would be greatly appreciated if you could distribute this flyer to the coaches of current female players.
The 'channels of distribution' always prove to be one of the major barriers we face when promoting these programs to clubs at an association level so if you could assist by forwarding the information about the clinics directly onto coaches of female players that would be greatly appreciated. Once coaches are aware of the clinic hopefully they will pass it onto players and parents alike.
We will also be mailing out a package including a poster and more flyers to your club by the end of next week.

If you require more flyers that can easily be arranged.
Finally, if possible I would also appreciate if you could place the information regarding this clinic on your wesite or alternatively in any newsletter that may be produced in the coming weeks.

Thank you for your support of this program. I hope you are able to assist in passing this information on to players who may be interested to take part in this exciting opportunity.

Should you have any further queries, please don't hesitate to contact me anytime on the below details.


Kind regards,

Kate Montague

Development Officer, Central Region

NSW Sport and Recreation

Phone: (02) 9006 3812 Fax: (02) 9006 3883

Mobile: 0422 556 432

TTY: 9006 3812 Translation Service: 13 14 50

Address: Locked Bag 1422, Silverwater, NSW 2128

Email: kate.montague@dasr.nsw.gov.au

Web: www.dsr.nsw.gov.au

Extra training (for anyone) with Dulwich Hill Dynamic Devils!

As the season approaches, Id like to provide an update of the proposed
changes to the Dynamic Devils program.

As part of that program, players could attend either Tuesday or
Thursday night sessions at Mahoney Reserve from 6 - 7pm (we are still
finalising nights for this season currently and should have final
allocations next week).

Norman Tome will be the coach for this group. Norman is a former
Australian international player and current first grade Dulwich Hill
team member and is a licensed coach that coached the under 12
development team in 2008.

These positions would be offered to players within the Red Devils club
throughout the year from the beginning of April until the end of August.

The cost for these sessions would be $12.50 per player per session for
20 sessions giving a total cost for the year of $250.

For weather effected weeks, we can offer make up sessions and / or
indoor sessions (Indoor sessions will attract a small additional cost
estimated at $2 - $3 per player per session).

Could you please advise as a matter of urgency, if you would be
interested in being part of this program.

Regards,

Dulwich Hill FC Coaching Dept.

TEAM FORMATION AND TRAINING THIS WEEK- REDDEVILS

ATTENTION PLAYERS, COACHES, MANAGERS, PARENTS, CARERS

• TEAMS LISTS MUST BE FINALIZED THIS WEEK.
• PLAYERS MUST REGISTER BY WED 25 FEBRUARY (CLUBHOUSE OPEN 5.30-7PM ONLY)
• PLEASE COME TO TRAINING THIS WEEK TO CONFIRM YOUR TEAM, COACH, MANAGER.
• UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTIFIED BY YOUR COACH, COME TO THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS THIS WEEK:

BOYS AND MIXED TEAMS


8 AND 9 - WILKINS PRIMARY 6PM TUESDAY
10 - WILKINS PRIMARY 5.30PM THURSDAY
11 AND 12 - MARRICKVILLE HIGH 5.30PM THURSDAY
13 - MARRICKVILLE HIGH 5.30PM TUESDAY
14, 15, 16, 17- MARRICKVILLE HIGH 5.30PM THURS

GIRLS TEAMS

GOUGH WHITLAM PARK 6PM - WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY

• COACHES AND MANGERS URGENTLY NEEDED FOR A NUMBER OF TEAMS (EG: 8,9, 16, 17) SPEAK TO CLUB OFFICIALS IF INTERESTED. NO COACH NO TEAM.
  

FINAL REGISTRATION DATE & COACHES MGRS MTG

Final registration dates are Wednesday 18th Feb from 5.30 to 7pm at clubhouse, Mackey Park AND Wednesday 23rd Feb from 5.30 to 7pm. YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO REGISTER LATER. ALL TEAM SHEETS MUST FINALISED AND HANDED IN TO DISTRICT BY FEB 28th.

There will be a Coaches & Managers Meeting tomorrow evening. Wednesday 18th Feb 7pm at Mackey Park.

There are a couple of places in the 8s and 9s boys skills squads with Dulwich Hill Football Academy. Contact Mark Strachan immediately as training starts on Tuesday.

We may also be starting a development squad for girls/women players.

JNR TEAM FORMATION TIMES

Age Group – BOYS AND MIXED TEAMS	Venue *	Time*
6s and 7s	Mackey Park	Sat 7th March 9.30am
8s and 9s	Wilkins Public School	Tuesdays 6pm
10s	Wilkins Public School	Thursdays 5.30pm
11s	Marrickville High	Thursday 5.30pm
12s	Marrickville High	Thursday 5.30pm
13s	Marrickville High	Tuesdays 5.30pm
14s	Marrickville High	Thursdays 5.30pm
15-3s	Beaman Park	Tues and Frid 6.30pm
Players in 14s – 16s who are not in a team	Marrickville High	Thursday 5.30pm

* unless otherwise notified by your coach/manager

Please note these times and days are initial only until we have teams filled and coaches allocated. All teams must be finalized by 1^st March. Registrations must be finalized on Wednesday 18^th or 25th between 5.30 and 7pm. LAST CHANCE.

Girls Only Teams
8s, 10s, 11s	Not training this week
12s, 13s,18s	Gough Whitlam park	Tuesday 5.30
15s	Gough Whitlam park	Wednesday 5.30

Please note these times and days are initial only until we have teams filled and coaches allocated. All teams must be finalized by 1^st March. Registrations must be finalized on Wednesday 17^th or 24th between 5.30 and 7pm. LAST CHANCE

Wanted: Junior Refs

Marrickville FC is continuing the highly successful junior referee mentoring scheme which last year saw so many of our young players step into an officiating role in the junior games (and earn some pocket money too). Sean O'Connor oversaw the program last year and is taking expressions of interest from players over the age of 12. Email Sean at ref@marrickvillefc.org.au

URGENT REGISTRATION REMINDER - DON'T MISS 2009 SEASON!

Hi all, CDFSA have set a deadline of Monday 1 March for team registrations from U8  to seniors. ALSO we now have to send up full team lists ( in past we could send up incomplete teams and then fill in later). The number of players registering the last 2 weekends has been a bit down and we are worried that players are leaving it too late to register. We will be finalising team lists and grade recommendations on saturday 27 Feburary.  Letters and emails were sent to all players in January with dates of registration throughout Feburary. We only have two weeks to confirm returning players. So we need your help.
1. please contact your teams/players asap and confirm who is coming back for 2009 season.
2. encourage your returning players to register this week or next week at the latest ( wed evenings 5.30-7pm at Mackey Park)
3. Let us know which players are returning so we can make up preliminary team lists in advance.
4. Let us know if you need extra players.
5. let us know your preferred team grade/level.
6. If you are not taking a team this year , let us know so we can nominate someone else to contact your 2008 players

Final team groupings will be decided throughout March in consultation with commitee , coaches/managers and players.

cheers Pam, Mike and Georgina
Assistant Secretary, Registrars

updated registration and SSG info

Registration for players turning 8 or older in 2009 will take place at the clubhouse from 10 to 2 on Saturday 31st January and Saturday 7th February.

Training will commence at Marrickville High School and Wilkins Public School from mid February 2009.

Teams will be finalised by 1st March. Trial games will be held during March. Training at Mackey Park will resume when the competition season proper starts at end of March.

Due to the roll out of small sided games, the 8s and 10s across the Canterbury District will not increase team and field size.

IF YOU ARE turning 5, 6 or 7 and will be playing Small Sided Games at Mackey Park, then REGISTRATION WILL NOT BE UNTIL MARCH 7th, from 10 to 3, at the clubhouse.

(LINK WORKS!) A brochure explaining SSGs at Marrickville has been put together by Damian Hadley. Download it and pass it on! Contact Damian at ssg@marrickvillefc.org.au if you can publicise SSGs at your school, preschool, OOSHC or holiday care.

Registration costs for 2009 (which includes socks and shirts):

5, 6 and 7s in SSGs: $115
8 and 9s: $140
10 to 12s: $170
13 to 17s: $190
students: $260
seniors: $310

Family concession: 3rd child (youngest) free.

in spite of increased costs we have kept the fees as low as possible.

Dulwich Hill Football club trials for U8 to U12 training squads

Dulwich Hill FC have some limited places available for the Junior Development Squads- U8 to u12 . Final trials will be held on 6pm January 27 and 29 at Mahony Reserv e - cnr Illawarra rd and Wharf st marrickville. For more details and to register your interest, contact Mark Strachan on
0419441417, or info@dynamicfootball.com.au

2009 Registration Dates and Fees

Players (new and returning) and Coaches and Managers are invited to register for the 2009 winter soccer season.

Due to small sided games (SSG) roll out in 2009, U6 and U7 will have a later registration date. See table below.

To register, come to Mackey Park Clubhouse, cnr Richardson Crescent and Carrington Road Marrickville.

New players must bring proof of age ( birth cert, passport, driver license )

U8 to seniors (>18) NB* Under 8 are players who turn 8 years of age in 2009.	Saturday 31 January Saturday 7 February Wednesday 11 February Wednesday 18 February Wednesday 25 February	10am - 2pm 10am - 2pm 5.30pm – 7pm 5.30pm – 7pm 5.30pm – 7pm
U6 & U7 NB* Players who turn 6 or 7 years of age in 2009.	Saturday 7 March Team formation, SSG demonstrations and BBQ	9.30am – 2pm
All players	Wednesday evenings during March and April FEES 2009 - Fees are for the AGE you turn in 2009 6 & 7 years - $115.00 8 & 9 years - $140.00 10, 11 & 12 years - $170.00 13 to 17 years - $190.00 Student- $260.00 Seniors - $310.00 Family Discount- 3rd youngest player free	5.30pm – 7pm

We are now - www.marrickvillefc.org.au

Our old email addresses and website still work and will do for a while yet, but in keeping with the general adoption of the word football (not soccer) Australia wide, MFC has changed its name and website address.

The website will undergo renovations during the hols too.

For your future information:

info@marrickvillefc.org.au (for all general matters)
register@marrickvillefc.org.au (for registrations)
ssg@marrickvillefc.org.au (for Small Sided Games matters)
women@marrickvillefc.org.au (for womens and girls matters)
president@marrickvillefc.org.au (for official club correspondence)

Registration and Small Sided Games Info for 2009

Registration for players turning 8 or older in 2009 will take place at the clubhouse from 10 to 3 on Saturday 31st January and Saturday 7th February.

Training will commence at Marrickville High School and Wilkins Public School from mid February 2009.

Teams will be finalised by 1st March. Trial games will be held during March. Training at Mackey Park will resume when the competition season proper starts at end of March.

Due to the roll out of small sided games, the 8s and 10s across the Canterbury District will not increase team and field size.

IF YOU ARE turning 5, 6 or 7 and will be playing Small Sided Games at Mackey Park, then REGISTRATION WILL NOT BE UNTIL MARCH 7th, from 10 to 3, at the clubhouse.

A brochure explaining SSGs at Marrickville has been put together by Damian Hadley. Download it and pass it on! Contact Damian at ssg@marrickvillefc.org.au if you can publicise SSGs at your school, preschool, OOSHC or holiday care.

Registration costs for 2009 (which includes socks and shirts):

5, 6 and 7s in SSGs: $115
8 and 9s: $140
10 to 12s: $170
13 to 17s: $190
students: $260
seniors: $310

Family concession: 3rd child (youngest) free.

in spite of increased costs we have kept the fees as low as possible.

NEW Dulwich Hill/MFC development program - Dynamic Devils!

Dulwich Hill and Marrickville Red Devils are pleased to announce the "Dynamic Devils" program for season 2009.

Expanding on the current relationship between the two clubs, the Coaching Staff of Dulwich Hill FC - lead by State League First Grade coach Mark Strachan - are offering professional coaching sessions for players within the Red Devils club.

These sessions for boys and girls from ages Under 7s - Under 16s, will take place at the Red Devils training venues on a Wednesday night for an 8 week period during each school term (excluding term 4).

Depending on the amount of players wishing to participate, boys and girls from Under 7 - Under 10 will train from 5pm - 6pm and boys and girls from Under 11 - Under 16 will train from 6.15pm - 7.30pm.

Bookings will be taken on a term basis and the cost for each player, for the 8 sessions per term, shall be $160.00 per term.

For further information, those interested, should contact Mark Strachan on info@dynamicfootball.com.au or 0419 441 417.

World Masters Games coming to Sydney in October 2009

If you are over 30 and want to play football against competitors from all over the globe, the World Masters Games is for you. The games will be held in Sydney in 2009 from 12 to 18 October.

Division A is for professional or State/National rep level players.
Division B is for any club level player. MEN and WOMEN but NOT MIXED.

In fact, you don't even need to be registered with a club as long as you take out personal insurance.

Teams can be entered in the age division of the youngest team member. Registration is $220 per player and there is no limit on the number of teams until registrations close in July.

The competition will be a round robin during the week with finals on the weekend. The games will be at various venues around Parklea.

MFC would love to see some teams formed flying the club flag! Go to www.2009worldmasters.com for more information.

MFC supports Special Olympics in Marrickville

Several coaches from Marrickville Football Club have volunteered their time to participate in the "Come and Try Football" day and the "Introduction to Sport" course from October to December 2008 in conjunction with the Special Olympics.

Marrickville Football Club provided course participants with club shirts and other sports gear as part of the course and a great time was had by all according to MFC secretary Ron Royston.

SSG and Womens/Girls Groups at MFC

You have the opportunity to be involved in the Womens/Girls Group and the Small Sided Games Group at Marrickville Football Club. For more information contact andra at igecko.com or

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