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Changes to GDSFA Board
Tuesday, 24 January 2012
At the scheduled January meeting, two changes were made to the composition of the GDSFA Board...
Craig Pullen Appointed
The casual vacancy for the Director whose 'portfolio' is the General Purposes Tribunal (GPT) was filled by Craig Pullen. Craig comes to the Board with vast experience in disciplinary matters and was one of the GPT panellists in 2011. The Board is looking forward to Craig being able to make a strong contribution to its operation.
Dee Jonsson Resigns
Director Dee Jonsson whose 'portfolio' responsibility was female football participation and development, tendered her resignation. Dee's resignation, effective immediately, was accepted by the Chairman and the Board.
The Board acknowledges Dee's contribution to football generally and, in particular, her passion for the development of female football within the GDSFA and wishes her well.
The casual vacancy so created will be filled by the Board and persons who may be interested in an appointment to the Board are encouraged to contact either the Chairman (Lou Mantzos) or the Executive Director (Mark Pigram).
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2012 Season Structure Announced
Monday 14 November, 2011
Late in the 2011 season, a Competition Standing Committee was formed, charged with the tasks of exploring and recommending:
- a timetable of matches and
- the structure of the various age/division breakdowns
The recommendation, endorsed by the GDSFA Board, was summarised at the AGM held on Saturday 12th November and is available here for your information.
Other endorsed arrangements include:
- Nominations permitting, a 'Super League' or 'Premier League Division 2' competition will sit immediately below the existing Premier League competition and it too will be squad-based.
- The various 'Senior' competitions will be re-named 'All Age Men' and be coded AAM,- just as the equivalent ladies competitions are called 'All Age Ladies' and coded 'AAL' - with the highest level being AAM5 if Super League comes into being or AAM3 if not.
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 Commencing in 1972, the Football NSW Champion of Champions tournament is one of the most prestigious tournaments in the footballing calendar, with Division 1 champions from each Association (currently aged 11 years and older) pitted against each other in a battle for supremacy. Normally, the League Winner (or 'Minor Premier') from each age group's Division 1 competition is invited to represent the GDSFA. Where a particular age group gazetted in the CofC tournament does not exist in the Association, a composite team is normally formed from eligible players who express an interest in playing. In addition, the tradition is for the Club whose Men's Premier League First Division team finishes League Winners is invited to participate in the 'All Age Men' category.
Grand Final Results:
Auburn District (Under 16) won 3-0 against Camden Tigers (Macarthur Association)...presentation photos here.
Toongabbie (Under 17) lost in penalty shootout against Gunners (Macarthur Association) after 1-1 at full time
Castle Hill United (Over 35) won 3-0 against Brookvale (Manly Warringah Association)...presentation photos here.
The complete results:
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Parramatta FC + Granville Rage + Hills Brumbies = Parramatta Partnership
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GDSFA, the owners of the Football NSW Premier League club Parramatta FC, is proud to announce that the framework has been established to provide multiple levels of men's/boys' representative football under the one umbrella. Partners Hills Brumbies (Super League First Grade/Under 20s, Division One Youth League), Granville Rage (Super League First Grade/Under 20s and Super Youth League) and Parramatta FC (Premier League and Premier Youth League) will be working co-operatively to ensure that players from within the GDSFA have every opportunity to play at the appropriate level and undergo consistent coaching and playing methods, providing an unrivalled and streamlined pathway from local (park) soccer all the way to the highest level within NSW.
With that in mind, please refer to the trial dates for our two partners:
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Recognition of Pendle Hill 13/1 by Football NSW
 Pendle Hill's 13/1 team has been recognised for its outstanding sportsmanship by arranging for a fund-raising exercise to support an opposition player's misfortune with a medical affliction. At the Football NSW State Dinner held on Saturday 15/10, Coach Brian Kelly and team captain Aidan Kelly proudly accepted the Fair Play Award, nominated by the Granville & Districts Soccer Football Association (GDSFA). Well done Pendo!
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2011 Annual General Meeting - Saturday 12th November
The Granville & Districts Soccer Football Association (GDSFA) is pleased to announce that the 2011 Annual General Meeting will be held on Saturday 12th November at Melita Stadium, commencing 11:00am. All interested parties are welcome to attend, with a light lunch to be served at the conclusion.
Three (3) of the existing Directors' terms expire - Howard Groom, Dee Jonsson and Elsbeth Alexander - and an election will be conducted to fill those positions. Click here to download the nomination form and ensure that it is lodged by the close of business Friday 21st October, 2011.
In addition, there are always little jobs that need doing:
- assisting with team sheet gathering and checking
- ground announcing at Premier League matches at Melita Stadium
- manning the entry gate at Melita Stadium
...so you don't have to go the whole way and be a fully-fledged Director to be part of the team!
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2011 Presentation Dinner
The 2011 season Presentation Dinner was held at Rosehill Racecourse's 'Grand Pavilion' on Saturday 17 September, with some 270 guests in attendance. Recognition was given to the contributions to the game by club committees and volunteers, along with the announcement of the Champion Club for 2011 - Parramatta City.
If you would like to review the Awards presentation, click here to download it (you will need Microsoft Powerpoint to view the presentation). |
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Inaugural Under 8 / Under 9 Gala Day
 Well, it has come and gone...and what an outstanding day it was for the 44 teams of 8 and 9 year olds at Granville Park. Spread over 11 playing fields in 2 playing pools, all teams played for 30 minutes and then had a 30 minute rest, repeating the sequence 3 more times. After 4 matches each, medallions and showbags were presented and the tigers for punishment put their hands up for another 2 games if they wanted them....and did they want them!
As you will all know, events like this don't 'just happen'. Firstly, we thank:
- Our affiliated clubs for nominating teams and supporting the event
- Poppy Kotsiopoulos and Leanne and Cassie Johnson for co-ordinating the entries and the draw
- Stan Kotsiopoulos, Edd Terry, Michael Briggs and Howard Groom for field marking
- All the voluntary referees
- Mums and Dads for making it such a carnival atmosphere
 Just as importantly, the GDSFA thanks All-Fect Confectionary (JJ Noodle Snacks) for its sponsorship of the event.
Photos of the day are here - see if you can spot yourself!
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GDSFA Business Plan
Now that the GDSFA has moved towards a more corporate existence, a Business Plan has been developed to illustrate why it exists, how it intends to provide for its member Clubs and players and where it might end up.
Click here for access to the GDSFA Business Plan, originally issued in April 2011. The GDSFA Board acknowledges the efforts of Lou Mantzos in its prepartion.
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Playing Fields Status - Brought to you by 'The Grounds Guy'
The known status of all the playing fields is is shown below. If you know something that we don't, please email the Grounds Guy.
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Last update...4.30pm Wednesday 25/01/2012
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Auburn Council - wet weather line 9735 1299
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Hills Council - wet weather line 9843 0354
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Holroyd Council - wet weather line 9294 1418
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Parramatta Council - wet weather line 9294 8586
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