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

QUEENSLAND YOUTH GIRLS TOUR TO USA 2003
In response to a number of enquiries, we are proposing to send a state women’s under eighteen girls team to the USA next May. The team will not only play Futsal in Washington and Boston, but will also train with and play against USA national soccer league youth teams. The USA is considered by far to have the strongest women’s soccer league in the world and is a professional league . The touring team will be selected at the national club titles in January.

BRAZIL AT TOURNAMENT IN THE USA
The Brazilian men’s Futsal team has just completed a three nation tournament in Milwalkee USA, with Mexico and the home country . Our ex state director of coaching, Mauricio Marques , was head of delegation, and reports it was a successful competition. For more information go to http://213.145.6.68/agenda/agenda-01.asp?id=736

NEWS ON MARTY CALVERT IN HOLLAND
Marty Calvert is sending us regular reports from Holland on how he is going. He has put one report direct to our website www.qldfutsal.com.au . Soccer Australia has also put up an article on Marty on their website. Go to
http://www.socceraustralia.com.au/news/feature.sps?id=110817&type=2&from=home&string=2

Hopefully Marty will be successful in his efforts and lead the way for other young players overseas.

By the way, the website of the club he is at is http://www.bunga.nl/

OLYMPIC HOPES IN TROUBLE
The International Olympic Committee programme committee announced a number of recommendations that would be put to the full IOC congress in November. The bad news for us is that they are recommending Futsal not be brought in for 2008, mainly on the basis of first ,no need for a ‘similar’ sport to be entered and second , the cost of extra facilities. Much as we can argue against both, the fact is they are the recommendations.
We are not as bad off as other sports however. Walking, softball, baseball and the pentathlon are recommended for the ‘chop’. Golf and seven a side rugby are recommended to be included.
This is not the end of the world for our inclusion…FIFA holds a lot of pull with the IOC….but it certainly doesn’t help. Hopefully FIFA will put the right pressure on before November.

AMERICA MG HEADING FOR BRAZIL FUTSAL NATIONAL LEAGUE
In May when we went to Brazil for Centre of Excellence, we trained at the America Clube in the suburb of Pampuhla. Those who went may be interested to know that America club have now decided to apply for the Futsal national league and compete with Minas Tenis Clube to be the champion team of Minas Gerais. In other news Miltontinio, the coach of Minas Tenis we met has left the club and moved to a club in another city.

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
SINGAPORE FIVES(MEN) - APRIL 2003
BRAZIL - 9TH MAY 2003
JAPAN - 16TH MAY 2003
USA(under 18 Qld women) - 15TH JUNE 2003
Italy (Australian open women) - 20th JUNE 2003

NATIONAL NEWS

NATIONAL SCHOOL TITLES FOR INDIVIDUAL SCHOOLS
Due to demand, particularly from ACT schools, the national individual school titles will be going ahead in Canberra on the long weekend of 5th to 7th October. Age groups are girls 14,16,19 and boys 14,16, and 19 for secondary and 12 year old boys for primary.
Any schools interested contact Darren on 0262577152 .

AUSTRALIAN SPORTS COMMISSION ENQUIRY INTO SOCCER AUSTRALIA
As you may have read by now, the Australian Sports Commission is going to hold an enquiry into the running and administration of soccer in the country. The enquiry will also look at women’s and Futsal as well. There is no value in me arguing the fors and againsts of the enquiry , but hopefully when it is finished we can finally get on with the job…getting people playing Futsal.
Queensland Futsal is getting used to reviews and enquiries. In 2000, we were reviewed as part of an ASC funded review into the running of Futsal in Australia. In 2001 we were audited by the Queensland Office of Sport and now in 2002 the ASC is holding another review, taking us in again. Soon we’ll have to set aside a room for visiting auditors.

INSURANCES FOR THE YEAR
Player insurances have been set for the year and although there has been a small increase we have not increased our registration fees to the clubs, but will instead absorb increases. Most clubs have however set registration fees for the year at $65 a senior and $60 a junior with discounts for families. Details on insurances will be given out at signons.

STATE NEWS

VALE CRAIG BARNES
Death is always sad but a young death is sadder. I unfortunately have to report the passing of Craig Barnes at the age of 22 from cancer. I didn’t personally know Craig that well, but I was certainly lucky enough to witness his skills.
Craig is an ex student of Shailer Park High School and thus grew up under the Futsal tutelage of well known state coach, Garry Kay. Craig played for both the school and Logan Futsal club, but it was in soccer he went on to better things, playing both premier league for Taringa and national youth league with the QAS.
Queensland Futsal’s condolences go out to his family. I believe Shailer Park High will be naming an annual sports trophy in his honour.

EARLY SIGNONS SHOWING UPTURN IN NUMBERS
It is early days but early enquiries and sign ons show we are in for a very big season across the state. Friendly games are already under way in most clubs with fixtures starting first week back after school holidays. New clubs such as Maryborough, Redlands and Marsden are showing great results while all the others are showing increased numbers across the board.

SIGN ON DATES COMING UP
Hervey Bay is having sign on this Wednesday night 4th September at the PCYC. Maryborough is having another one next Saturday afternoon 7th September. More signons next week as clubs get them into me.

UPDATE ON THIS YEARS STATE LEAGUE
The progamme for this years state league has been completed. The league starts on the 19th October and finishes on Australia Day weekend on 26th January. For full details on it go to our website www.qldfutsal.com.au . Enquiries re the league can be directed to Nicola on 32199444.

NEW CLUBS ON BOARD THIS YEAR
A big welcome to a number of new clubs this year. Tallebdugera at the Gold Coast, Marsden in Logan City, Wynnum, Redlands and Mansfield in Brisbane South, Pine Rivers and Nudee/Sandgate in North Brisbane, Maryborough in Central Queensland and Mission Beach in North Queensland.

WHO ARE QUEENSLAND FUTSAL CLUBS ?
I have had some enquiries in regards to certain indoor soccer competitions

being affiliated to the QFA or not. Could all readers please note that competitions run at Chandler Stadium in Brisbane, Boondall stadium in Brisbane, Brendale Stadium in Pine Rivers and Ipswich Girls Grammar School are not affiliated to us. Thus they are not covered by any of our insurances or can participate in any Queensland Futsal/Soccer Australia programmes. If you wish to play at a Futsal club in any of these areas or are unsure about the club you are presently playing at, please email us or ring the office in 32199444.

QUEENSLAND FUTSAL VISIT STANTHORPE THIS WEEK
Two development officers from Queensland Futsal will be in Stanthorpe this Thursday and Friday , 5th and 6th September, running coaching clinics at local schools, mainly St. Joseph’s College and Stanthorpe High School. Hopefully, enough interest will be created to start a QFA affiliated club in the area.

FRIENDLY GAMES
Even though fixtures don’t begin till 7th October, make sure you get some friendly games in early at your club. Most clubs started friendlies this week and we are also have trial games for girls teams from all centres at Mount Gravatt over the next few Sundays. Speak to your centre manager about friendlies.

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT ACACIA RIDGE

NOTE: PHONE NUMBER 38752600

Things are moving along quite nicely at Acacia Ridge stadium and we should have moved the office there at the latest by the end of October. Futsal is being played Tuesday through to Friday nights and Sundays, with Indoor Netball on Monday night. If your school is looking for somewhere for school sport with two indoor courts , a heated pool and five beach volleyball courts, Acacia Ridge is the place. Contact Gina on 38752600.
For those of you who play there now we will be remodeling and extending the two courts in the September school holidays. When you come back after the holidays you will get a surprise.

STRAWBERRY CUP
Next weekend’s Strawberry Cup is looking good with last Thursday over 20 team entered. If you have a late entry contact Nicola ASAP by midday Monday on 32199444 . We will be starting the draw Monday with it on the website Tuesday night. Please note that all competitors get free entry to the strawberry festival and a free punnet of strawberries.
Note, that as with the Chantelle Cramb Cup, you only have to play one day, not two, so you will not necessarily have any accommodation costs.

WANT AN IDEA FOR YOUR CHILD’S BIRTHDAY PARTY ?
For something different for a birthday party, why not have a Futsal game at Acacia Ridge followed by a swim in the indoor heated pool. During all this you can use our lounge to hold the party( you cater or we cater). TV and DND/VIDEO available. Acacia Ridge Futsal will even give you a birthday present ! Enquiries to Gina 38752600.

CHANGE OF DATE FOR 12 YEAR BOYS FUNDRAISER
The fundraising night for the 12 year old boys state team has been changed to the 19th November. Enquiries to Sarah Jackson on 33492491.

LADIES DAYTIME FUTSAL
Anyone interested in ladies daytime Futsal at Acacia Ridge ? We are looking at Acacia Ridge Tuesday mornings 10 am-12 pm. We had a couple of calls but are trying to build up to at least two teams. Enquiries to Gina on 38752600

WHATS COMING UP-DATES TO REMEMBER
Now - Sign ons for all clubs
7th 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
5th to 6th October - Individual School Titles, Canberra
12th to 13th October - Chantelle Cramb Cup for Schools in Toowoomba
19th October - First round of State League
21st to 24th October- Champion of Champions for schools

HUMOUR


ANSWER TO LAST WEEKS QUESTIONS


WHO IS SHREWSBURY TOWN’S FIRST AUSSIE PLAYER ?


ANSWER: JASON VAN BLERK



WHO ARE THE AUSSIES IN LEEDS UNITED FIRST TEAM THIS YEAR ?


ANSWER: HARRY KEWELL, MARK VIDUKA, PAUL OKON, DANNY MILOSEVIC, PAUL BURNS.



WHAT COUNTRY WERE THE RULES OF FUTSAL WRITTEN IN ?


ANSWER: URAGUAY 1931



NAME THE AUSSIES PLAYING IN THE SPANISH LIGA, CONSIDERED THE BEST LEAGUE IN THE WORLD.


ANSWER: JOHN ALOISI

THIS WEEKS QUESTIONS


1. ATHLETICO MINEIRO IS REALLY THE BEST SOCCER CLUB IN BELO HORIZONTE. WHO IS THE ATHLETICO PLAYER WHO HAS JUST SIGNED FOR ARSENAL (CLUE: HE SCORED THE WINNER IN THE CHARITY SHIELD FINAL THIS YEAR ).

2. A COMMON QUESTION…WHERE DOES THE WORD FUTSAL ORIGINATE FROM ?

3. WHO IS THE OCEANIA REPRESENTATIVE ON THE FIFA FUTSAL COMMITTEE ?

JOKE FOR THE WEEK

I had to put this one in, as I found it funny.

Three Irishmen, Roy, Brendan and Damian , were stumbling home late
one night after a game, and found themselves on the road which led past the old graveyard.
"Come have a look over here", says Roy, "It's Michael O'Grady's
grave, God bless his soul, he lived to the ripe old age of 87."
"That's nothing", says Brendan, "here's one named Patrick O'Toole.
It says here that he was 95 when he died."
Just then, Damian yells out, "Here's a fella that died when
he was 145 years old!"
"What was his name?" asks Roy.
Shamus lights a match to see what else is written on the stone
marker, and exclaims, "Miles… from Dublin."

THAT’S ALL FOLKS…..SEE YOU NEXT WEEK