9 April 2020

Good afternoon members,

I hope everyone is beginning to adapt to government restrictions and taking measures to ensure the safety of themselves and loved ones. The past three weeks have been unsettling to say the least, with lots of excited football lovers stopped in their tracks. The office staff and I stand by your side in these moments, with our pursuit to deliver the game you love our number one mission. Our priority and moral obligation is to ensure the safety of our whole community and ensure we weather the storm and come out the other side united, fit, healthy and ready to play.

We have faced shortened seasons before, with many players remembering consistent years where large proportions of the season have been rained off. We came out of these moments more eager to play and more willing to connect as a community as a result. The COVID-19 postponement will afford us this opportunity again.

I will continue to keep you updated from an NSFA point of view and where possible provide insight into developments from Football NSW and FFA. I am sure your Club is also communicating to maintain connection.

Social media platforms have been cascading with engaging content and it is great to see individual Clubs joining the action by sharing Home Skill videos, Coach Profiles and encouraging support of our community sponsors. It is activities such as this that makes me proud to be involved in football and see our Community, supporting community.

Football does not sleep and during the unusual opportunity we have been provided, I am pleased to see the progress being made throughout NSFA. Many NSFA Clubs have taken this opportunity to take a step back, review their operations and dedicate time to the ‘big picture’ to deliver a better community football experience for their members. In line with the FFA’s National Club Development program, I have seen several submissions with clubs using this time wisely to revolutionise how they deliver football and become the cornerstone of our community.

I am also pleased to convey the exceptional work going on behind the scenes by NSFA staff. Our social media and communications have been running wild with record engagement tallied each week. We have been able to progress our Facilities Strategy to ensure that we continue to work alongside our five councils to meet the needs of football in the future and ensure future generations can take part on modern, safe and beautiful fields. Our Competitions department are not only adjusting draws for the 2020 season, but also preparing for future years to ensure strategy around the formation of divisions and revamping Summer Football. Our Football Department, and its many coaches, have begun building what will be the most extensive library of resources, session plans and development plans that link to our Community Football Development and Pathways strategic priorities. The assemblage of all these components will enable football in NSFA to lead the way, with greater focus on ‘the player’ and the community football experience of all involved.

Our season commencement date is currently set for 31^st May in line with FFA. I imagine we will have further information to share over the coming weeks and a more definitive understanding of the season by the 20^th May. Until this time, I ask that you support your Club and NSFA by maintaining your registration, allowing us to prepare the season accordingly. As previously communicated, pro-rata rates will be charged for all registrations in 2020.

Have a great weekend with your family,

Yours in football,
Edward Ferguson
NSFA CEO

Does your child love playing football?

Trials for the 2020 St Michaels FC and Lane Cove FC Development Squads will be held on two consecutive Thursdays, 7th and 14th of November 2019!

Development Squads are for the more enthusiastic and focused players who want to develop their skills with other kids who are of a similar skill level.

Starting in February 2020, your child will train twice a week with a dedicated professional coach on Monday and Thursday afternoons at Blackman Park.

Trials will be held on Thursday, 7^th November AND Thursday, 14^th  November 2019 – Players need to attend BOTH Days. Age groups are for boys and girls and represent your child’s 2020 age group:

• Session 1: 4:00pm to 5:15pm – for U8, U9, U10
• Session 2: 5:15pm to 6:30pm – for U11 and above

Please click here  to enrol in the trials (free of charge). For further information about development squads, please get in touch with us via email.

Please see flyer in regards to our upcoming Term 4 Skills Program for 2019. Book NOW!

Should you have any questions do not hesitate to contact us –admin@lcfc.com.au

Click here for more information and to register!

HELP DESK for Summer Football.
Adam Cloughton and Paul Orgad
E-mail: 6aside@nsfa.asn.au
Phone: 9449 4933

Please see flyer in regards to our upcoming Term 4 Skills Program – BOOK NOW!

Should you have any questions do not hesitate to contact us – admin@lcfc.com.au