INTERNATIONAL NEWSVIKINGS VERSUS AUCKLANDThe DAL PONTE VIKINGS this week played two games against the visiting AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND team. The Vikings showed the value of their training and preparation winning 6-2 and 5-1. All players went well but special mention to LUKE HAYDON who whenever on the ball caused problems.
AUCKLAND now moves onto Sydney for three games.
WORLD CUP NEWSI mentioned last week two dates for the 2004 World Cup in Taiwan, however the exact start date is 29th November. We will definitely be sending a supporters tour to the tournament, with Mauricio Marques as guest tour leader. People on the tour will have the chance to meet and support the Brazilian team as well as whomever the Oceania qualifier is.
For further details on this tour contact Brian Keightley on 38752600 or email
brian.k@qldfutsal.com.au UK TOURNews from England is the tour of the UK is going well. The boy’s team drew 3-3 all with the Norwich City Youth soccer team and results from the Blackburn Rovers, Burnley and Sheffield United games will come in later.
Brian tells me one of the boys on tour has attracted attention and Norwich definitely want to trial him. More on that later.
OVERSEAS FUTSAL TOURS COMING UPBrazil - 21st Nov to 10th Dec 2003
New Zealand - 28th Nov to 10th Dec 2003
Brazil (Dal Ponte Vikings) - 19th to 7th February 2004
Spain/Portugal - 15th April to 4th May 2004
Brazil - 7th May to 25th May 2004
England - 14th April to 3rd May 2004
NATIONAL NEWSTRAINING FOR THE STATE TEAMS FOR NATIONAL TITLESA reminder to all that training for the state teams for the national club titles in January begins Saturday 25th October. Your coaches will be contacting you re exact times for your team. If you haven’t heard anything ring Gui on 38752600 or email g.costa@qldfutsal.com.au
STATE NEWSKINDY FUTSAL RESURGES AT ACACIA RIDGESaturday mornings from 9.00 am to 11.00 am are now a buzz with over 40 kids coming down for Kindy Futsal and 6/7 games. Kindy is not competitive but fun for kids from 3 years to 6 years, with those who have gone through the programme playing games on the other court.We also have a Kindy programme in Toowoomba.
If you want more details come on down to the centre or ring Margaret on 38752600 or email Vikings@qldfutsal.com.au
MIXED FUTSALSign ons across the state have seen big increases, and one of the biggest increases has been in Mixed Futsal. With simple rules to make it fun….a team must have two females on the court at all times and if a male scores a goal a female must score the next. Teams are formed from whole families (mum, dad, sons and daughters) and work teams (Mcdonalds, Retravision, etc) .You don’t have to have played Futsal or soccer before and grading of teams at centres makes it fun.
Nearly all clubs have mixed competitions, so enquire with your centre manager, email vikings@qldfutsal.com.au or ring state office on 38752600.
STATE OFFICE SHOP OPEN WEEKENDSSales of DAL PONTE shoes and balls have gone so well, we are going to extend the office opening hours at Acacia Ridge leading up to Christmas. We have a wide range of shoes varying in cost from $25 to $88 and all are selling well. Hours are as follows:
MONDAY to THURSDAY 8.00 AM TO 10.00 PM
FRIDAY 8.00 AM TO 6.00 PM
SATURDAY 8.30 AM TO 3.00 PM
SUNDAY 12.00 PM TO 4.00 PM
Please note that when state training is on at the centre, the shop will also be open in these times.
VALE DANIEL CHENOUDADeath is a terrible thing, especially in one so young, but I have to report the death of Daniel Chenouda in a car accident. Daniel, 18, represented Queensland many times at the National Titles from the age 12 up and refereed in his teen years at both Logan and Mt Gravatt clubs.
Daniel was always well mannered and a pleasure to work with. Our condolences to his father Fred and his family.
ACCOUNTANCY EMPLOYMENT AT QUEENSLAND FUTSALWe are looking for a student studying accounting/ bookkeeping who wants some part time work. The job will be in our administration department and will involve general accounting duties. Matched in with studies, this could lead to fulltime employment within a year. Experience with the QuickBooks accounting system would be very advantageous.
If you are interested contact Amanda Doyle on 38752600 or email a.doyle@qldfutsal.com.au
SUMMER SEASONAlthough many of the competitions have now started across the state, there are still vacancies at some clubs. If you still haven’t signed up or heard from anybody give us a ring on 38752600 or email qldfutsal@qldfutsal.com.au
CHANTELLE CRAMB CUPA reminder to everybody that the Chantelle Cramb Cup is on next Saturday 25th October, in Toowoomba. Age groups available are 15-year boys, 15-year girls and open boys and open girls.
If you have not entered yet, email me on qldfutsal@qldfutsal.com.au. This is the sixth tournament and promises to be as good as the others.
CHAMPIONS OF CHAMPIONSThe School Champion of Champions starts next week, please note at Beenleigh, and this is the culmination of all the school tournaments across the state. The draw is now on the website www.qldfutsal.com.au as well as the bi-laws. Results will be put on the website each day. Age groups contested are 10,11,13 boys primary 13,14,15,16,19 boys secondary and 12 girls primary and 14,16,19 girls secondary.
FAR WEST SCHOOL TITLESI have to give my apologies to those who were inconvenienced by the calling off of the Far West School titles this weekend. As you know we run many school tournaments and sometimes we have wins and sometimes we have losses. Once again, my sincerest apologies on behalf of the association.
COUNTRY TITLES IN CALOUNDRAA reminder to all club teams that the first club tournament of the season, the country titles, is in Caloundra the 8th and 9th November. Last year we had over 100 teams and this should be just as big. You can get entry forms from your centre manager or by emailing qldfutsal@qldfutsal.coma.au
QUEENSLAND FUTSAL STAFFWe have had some additions and changes to staff over the year, so now is probably time to remind everybody of who the staff are.
CEO Alistair Miller
Operations Manager Richard Littler
Accountant Amanda Doyle
Registrations/Clubs Officer Inge Pryde
Director of Coaching Gui Costa
Regional Manager Paul Wadsworth
Tours Manager Brian Keightley
Brisbane Competitions Jodie Hammond
Merchandising Manager Margaret Burley
Asst Merchandising Jade Banks
Tournaments Manager Nicola Zammit
Asst Tournaments April Mann
Asst Tournaments Julie Templemann
Education Officer Ian Bentall
Acacia Ridge Maintainence Gill McMaster
Office Trainee Craig Black
Office Trainee Daniel McGraw
REGIONAL OFFICERSFar North (Cairns) Tony Cifuentes
North (Townsville) Scott Cowen
Central (Rockhampton) Gail Jasperson
Wide Bay (Bundaberg) Troy Hews
Fraser Coast (Hervey Bay) Cassie Ironside
Sunshine Coast (Maroochy) Alec Holman
South West ( Toowoomba) Bill Sheridan
In directing your enquiries, please try to contact these people direct.
WHATS COMING UP-DATES TO REMEMBER 20th/23rd October - School Champion of Champions - Cornubia
25th October - Chantelle Cramb Cup - Toowoomba
2nd November - Central Queensland Titles - Rockhampton
8th/9th November - Country Titles - Caloundra
29/30th November - NQ Titles - Townsville
HUMOURSOME MORE GOOD QUOTES FROM ENGLISH SOCCER MANAGERS“ I never comment on referees and I’m not going to change for that prat. “ (Ron Atkinson)
“ I’ve always said there is a place in the game for the media, but they haven’t dug it yet. “
(Tommy Docherty)
“ Apart from their goals, Norway haven’t scored “ (Terry Venables)
“ The Croatians don’t play well without the ball. “ (Barry Venison)
“ Well, either side could win it or it could be a draw.” (Ron Atkinson)
“ Without being too harsh on Beckham, he cost us the match. “ (Ian Wright)
“ So, this movie you star in, ‘ The Life of George Best’…what’s it about?” (George Gavin Sky TV).
“ I’d like to play for an Italian club, like Barcelona. ” (Mark Draper)
