QUEENSLAND FUTSAL NEWSLETTER MONDAY 19TH AUGUST

OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF QUEENSLAND FUTSAL ASSOCIATION INC.

A MEMBER OF SOCCER AUSTRALIA’S FUTSAL COMMISSION AND
AFFILIATE AND MEMBER OF QUEENSLAND SOCCER FEDERATION.

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

NEWS FROM MARTY CALVERT IN HOLLAND
Last Friday night Marty came on the second half against a Belgium team and scored his sides only goal, the final score being 4-1. Marty was happy with his game and he has been told he will be in the starting 5 for this weeks midweek game. We’ll keep you up to date with his performances.

INDONESIA TO HOST ASIAN FUTSAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Our closest neighbours are hosting this year’s ASIAN FUTSAL CHAMPIONSHIPS in Jakarta. It will run from 22nd October to 31st October and for any Futsal supporters will be a cheap holiday and the chance to witness a quality Futsal tournament. For more details go to www.asian-football.com

BAHRAIN BID FOR 2004 FUTSAL WORLD CUP
Bahrain Football Association announced this week they were interested in hosting the 2004 Futsal World Cup. The last two cups have been in Spain and Guatemala. It would be great for Australia to host such an event but structurally and development wise we are not yet ready. With a number of Australian states in the last week announcing plans for a bid for the 2014 World Soccer Cup ( I think every political leader in Australia announced he was part of the bid) perhaps 2012 might be a good year for us to bid for the FUTSAL CUP.

MAURCIO LEADS BRAZIL MEN’S TEAM ON TOUR OF USA
Mauricio rang on Friday night to tell me he is Chief de Mission for the Brazil Men’s Futsal Tour of the USA and Mexico, leaving on Tuesday. I’m sure everyone in Queensland Futsal wishes him well ( and I hope he remembers us when he is rich and famous).

MARCOS NEW GENERAL MANAGER OF CRUZEIRO
For those of you who went to Brazil with me in May, Marcos, who was one of our hosts, is the new general manager of CRUZEIRO Football club. CRUZEIRO won the Brazil Cup in May. The players going to Brazil in November will be even luckier as I’m sure Marcos will organize meeting the players and even some training at CRUZEIRO as well.

OVERSEAS FUTSAL TOURS COMING UP


ENGLAND/FRANCE - 19th OCTOBER 2002

SINGAPORE/MALAYSIA - 21st NOVEMBER 2002

BRAZIL/CHILE - 15TH NOVEMBER 2002

BRAZIL - 24TH NOVEMBER 2002

NEW ZEALAND - 30TH NOVEMBER 2002


NATIONAL NEWS

PLAYER AND PUBLIC LIABLITY INSURANCE
We will again be insuring with Sportscover Insurance for the year . Insurance prices have slightly risen, but Queensland Futsal will be absorbing these increases. Most clubs this season will be charging $65 a senior and $60 a junior for registration, with Queensland Futsal being passed on by the clubs $35 a senior and $30 a junior.



NEW BENEFITS FOR REGISTRATION
We will be continuing with the discount card on the back of the registration card this year, even though it does cost the association. Make sure you ask for your id card back at your centre so you can use the sponsors benefits on the back. As an added extra for registration, we will be holding a draw each STRIKERS home game for four junior players from across Queensland to attend that particular game in a private box. The four lucky winners each week will meet some of the players, have their photo taken with Thor the mascot and some players, have dinner at the game, receive a BUFFALO STRIKERS supporters pack, and if they are from the country will be provided with overnight accommodation.

STATE NEWS

RICHARD LITTLER LEAVES US
Richard Littler, who has worked in some form or fashion with Futsal since he was sixteen, left us on Friday. Richard has taken on a position as manager of a respite centre over at Richlands , he will however keep his role as coach of the men’s team and will still assist us in certain areas as a volunteer. I first coached Richard Futsal eighteen years ago, so he will be missed , but I wish him the best of luck in his new role.
We have had a few additions and changes to staff over the past few months, so next week I will do a story on who is doing what.

CLUB SIGNONS
The next few weeks will see signons for the new Futsal season all across Queensland. For details on clubs go to website www.qldfutsal.com.au or email vikings@futsal.com.au or if you wish to speak with a person and not a machine, ring 32199444 . We are expecting another big season across all clubs this year.

Gold Coast Schools Cup
Unfortunately this had to be called off, as the stadium was not finished !! We are hoping to run one later in the year.

Strawberry Cup Schools Cup
We received our first entries last week from STANTHORPE for this tournament. Get your entries in as this looks like being as great weekend. Ring Nicola Zammit on 32199444 for further details. Every player competing receives a free punnett of strawberries complements of the Redlands Shire Council Strawberry Festival Committee.

Chantelle Cramb Schools Cup
We have had to shift the annual Chantelle Cramb Cup to October 12th /13th. The main reason is that Brian Keightley, who organises the annual tournament will be overseas with the UK tour on October 25th , so we have brought it forward. Enquiries re the tournament to Brian on 32199444.

FUNDRAISER FOR THE 12 YEAR BOYS STATE TEAM
The 12 year boys state team is holding a fundraiser for the team.

WHERE: ABBRUZZO RESTAURANT, 150 FURSDEN ROAD, CARINA

WHEN: SATURDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER 6.30 PM FOR 7.00 PM

WHAT YOU GET: BUFFET OF PIZZA,PASTA, AND DESSERTS

PLUS JAZZ BAND THE CATS WHISKERS

COST: $25 ADULTS $10 CHILDREN

CONTACT: SARAH JACKSON 30064094 W 33492491 H

TINA WESSELL 34203573 H

GET ALONG FOR A GREAT NIGHT !!

TRIVIA NIGHT FOR ROB LAVALEE
A reminder that a fundraising trivia night will be held for Rob Lavallee at Regents Park Soccer Club on Saturday night 31st August. Rob is going to Brazil in November, so get along for a good time and to help a great player. Ring Jim Hewson in the office on 32199444 for further details.

WHATS COMING UP-DATES TO REMEMBER
Mid August - Start of sign ons for all clubs

8th September - Strawberry Festival Cup for Schools at Redlands YMCA

20th / 22nd September - ASPAC MASTERS at the Gold Coast

1st to 3rd October - National School Titles in Albury

12th October - Chantelle Cramb Cup for Schools in Toowoomba

19th/20th October - Hervey Bay ‘Whale Watchers Cup’ for clubs

21st to 24th October - Champion of Champions for schools

HUMOUR

Answers to the quiz questions from last week.

WHO WAS THE FIRST AUSTRALIAN TO PLAY IN THE SERIE A LEAGUE IN ITALY ?
ANSWER:
FRANK FARINA AT BARI

WHICH COUNTRY DID UHLSPORT SPONSOR IN THIS YEARS WORLD CUP ?
ANSWER:
SLOVENIA

3.WHICH WAS THE FIRST PURPOSE BUILT FOOTBALL STADIUM IN THE WORLD ?ANSWER:
GOODISON PARK EVERTON

4.WHO IS THE ONLY CLUB TO COME FROM 2-0 DOWN IN A FA CUP FINAL TO WIN ?
ANSWER:
EVERTON AGAIN, IN 1965 BEATING SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY 3-2.
( THANKS TO STEVE TIPLER AND ALAN HAYNES FOR THESE)

THIS WEEKS QUESTIONS

1. SHREWSBURY TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB IN ENGLAND JUST SIGNED THEIR FIRST AUSTRALIAN PLAYER…WHO IS IT ?

(YES, IT IS MY FAVOURITE CLUB AND I REALISE MOST OF YOU WOULD SAY ‘WHO CARES’)

2. THE OFFICIAL RULES OF FUTSAL WERE WRITTEN IN 1931 IN WHICH COUNTRY ?

3. LEEDS UNITED HAVE JUST SIGNED AUSTRALIAN CAPTAIN PAUL OKON….NAME ALL THE OTHER AUSSIES NOW IN THE FIRST TEAM SQUAD AT LEEDS ?

4. THE SPANISH LIGA IS NOW CONSIDERED THE BEST IN THE WORLD…NAME THE AUSSIES PRESENTLY PLAYING IN IT.

THAT’S ALL FOLKS…..SEE YOU NEXT WEEK