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MWFA Grassroots Coaching Course - This Saturday

We encourage ALL coaches to obtain appropriate qualifications

MWFA will be running a FREE Grassroots Coaching Course for MWFA coaches of 2013 Sub Junior teams (Under 6, 7, 8,9 &10).
Seaforth Oval – Saturday 25st May - 1pm to 4pm Presenter - Sharon Egger
Participants will receive the textbook ‘Football for Kids’ by Kelly Cross
To book click on below link no later than May 20th 2013

Manly Association - Grassroots Course - Sat 25 May 2013, 1:00pm Seaforth Oval, SEAFORTH

Night Games at Millers Yes ! At long last, games are been played under the bright new lights.

The NEW Millers Canteen Open every Weekend. Try our new shaded seating. Excellent food & Barista made DiLorenzoCafe Coffee.

Games This Week see www.mwfa.com.au competitions

Please check the wet weather webpages / hotlines to see if grounds are open otherwise Assume games are on. You will be notified by team manager if your game is off.

R	Date	Time	AG/Div	Home Team	Away Team	Ground/comments
3	21/05/13	19:00	AL/1	Manly Allambie United Football Club	Curl Curl Youth Club	Millers 2
3	22/05/13	19:00	ALR/1	Manly Allambie United Football Club	Curl Curl Youth Club	Millers 2
8	25/05/13		15/2	Manly Allambie United Football Club	~~ BYE ~~
8	25/05/13	08:30	13/2	Manly Allambie United Football Club A	St Augustines Soccer Club	Millers 1
7	25/05/13	08:30	6/B	Manly Allambie United Football Club Hawks	Mosman Football Club Bluebottles	Millers 2J6D
7	25/05/13	08:30	6/B	Manly Allambie United Football Club Champs	Mosman Football Club Dolphins	Millers 2J6A
7	25/05/13	08:30	6/B	Manly Allambie United Football Club Blades	Mosman Football Club Platypuses	Millers 2J6C
7	25/05/13	08:30	6/B	Manly Allambie United Football Club Bears	Mosman Football Club Porpoises	Millers 2J6B
7	25/05/13	08:30	7/B	Manly Allambie United Football Club Chargers	Avalon Soccer Club Bullants	Millers J7
7	25/05/13	08:30	7/R	Seaforth Football Club Condors	Manly Allambie United Football Club Wolves	Seaforth Oval J7
7	25/05/13	08:30	7/Y	Narrabeen Football Club Hornets	Manly Allambie United Football Club Tigers	Boondah 6 & 7 J6/7A
7	25/05/13	08:30	9/B	Manly Allambie United Football Club Tiger Sharks	Seaforth Football Club Strikers	Millers 3 J8/J9
7	25/05/13	09:15	7/G	Curl Curl Youth Club Tigers	Manly Allambie United Football Club Thunder	Abbott Road J7A
7	25/05/13	09:15	7/R	Mosman Football Club Robots	Manly Allambie United Football Club Strikers	Georges Heights J7A
7	25/05/13	09:15	7/R	Seaforth Football Club Gorillas	Manly Allambie United Football Club Stingrays	Seaforth Oval J7
7	25/05/13	09:30	10/LB	Harbord Seasiders United Football Club Hurricanes	Manly Allambie United Football Club Hot Wheels	Nolans J10
7	25/05/13	09:30	9/W	Brookvale Football Club Eagles	Manly Allambie United Football Club Bulldogs	Grahams J8/J9A
7	25/05/13	10:00	12/3	Manly Allambie United Football Club	Narrabeen Football Club	Millers 1
7	25/05/13	10:30	10/G	Harbord Seasiders United Football Club Stormers	Manly Allambie United Football Club Tigers	Nolans J10
7	25/05/13	10:30	8/B	Brookvale Football Club Bears	Manly Allambie United Football Club Monsters	Grahams J8/J9B
7	25/05/13	10:30	8/Y	Mosman Football Club Eagles	Manly Allambie United Football Club Eagles	Georges Heights J8/J9B
8	25/05/13	11:00	18/3	St Augustines Soccer Club A	Manly Allambie United Football Club	Passmore 1
8	25/05/13	11:30	13/2	Pittwater RSL Football Club	Manly Allambie United Football Club B	Warriewood 2
7	25/05/13	11:30	9/R	Pittwater RSL Football Club Crocodiles	Manly Allambie United Football Club Meteors	Boondah 3 J8/J9A
7	25/05/13	12:30	9/Y	Manly Vale Football Club Kookaburras	Manly Allambie United Football Club Boomerangs	David Thomas J8/J9A
9	25/05/13	13:00	AL/7	Manly Allambie United Football Club	Dee Why Football Club	Passmore 2
9	25/05/13	13:00	ALR/1	Mosman Football Club	Manly Allambie United Football Club	Alan Border Oval
9	25/05/13	13:00	ALR/4	Manly Allambie United Football Club	Pittwater RSL Football Club	Millers 2
8	25/05/13	13:00	ALR/5	Manly Allambie United Football Club	Pittwater RSL Football Club	Millers 3
8	25/05/13	13:00	O35/6	Manly Allambie United Football Club A	Manly Vale Football Club	Allambie Oval
9	25/05/13	15:00	AL/1	Mosman Football Club	Manly Allambie United Football Club	Alan Border Oval
9	25/05/13	15:00	AL/4	Manly Allambie United Football Club	Pittwater RSL Football Club	Millers 2
8	25/05/13	15:00	AL/5	Manly Allambie United Football Club	Pittwater RSL Football Club	Millers 3
9	25/05/13	15:00	O35/2	Manly Allambie United Football Club	Mosman Football Club	Allambie Oval
8	25/05/13	15:00	O35/4	Collaroy Cromer Strikers Football Club	Manly Allambie United Football Club	St Matthews 3
8	25/05/13	15:00	O35/6	Beacon Hill Football Club B	Manly Allambie United Football Club B	Passmore 1
10	26/05/13	13:00	ALR/1	Manly Allambie United Football Club	Seaforth Football Club	Millers 3
8	26/05/13	13:00	W-O35/2	Manly Allambie United Football Club	Beacon Hill Football Club C	Millers 2
10	26/05/13	15:00	AL/1	Manly Allambie United Football Club	Seaforth Football Club	Millers 3
8	26/05/13	15:00	W-AL/3	Seaforth Football Club	Manly Allambie United Football Club	Seaforth 1

Skills Program First Weeks have been Great !! All invited Be There

Free Sub Junior u6-u9 & Junior u10-u14 BSS 8 week Advanced Skills Program

The BSS Advanced Technical Training sessions are on again this year in term2. Starting Thursday 2nd May 2013 at Kikoff Centre Harbord for 8 weeks

Look out for a big improvement in technical skills after attending these FREE sessions in addition to normal team training.

U6 court 1 4-5pm

U7 court 2 4-5pm

U8/U9 court 1 5-6pm

U10-U13 court 2 5-6pm

		PHOTO SCHEDULE 2013 - SUB JUNIORS

	GAME SCHEDULE	GAME SCHEDULE	PHOTO TAKING SCHEDULE	PHOTO TAKING SCHEDULE	COMMENTS
	15-Jun-13	22-Jun-13	15-Jun-13	22-Jun-13	Unless otherwise stated, games are at Millers.
					All photos will be taken at Millers Reserve, near skate park.
U6 Bears	-	9.15	-	8.30
U6 Champs	-	8.30	-	8.00
U6 Hawks	-	8.30	-	8.00
U6 Blades	-	8.30	-	8.00

U7 Chargers	-	9.15	-	8.30
U7 Wolves	10.00	-	9.15	-
U7 Stingrays	9.15	-	8.30	-
U7 Strikers	8.30	-	8.00	-
U7 Thunder	-	8.30	-	8.00
U7 Tigers	10.45	-	10.00	-

U8 Monsters	-	10.30		9.45
U8 Eagles	-	9.30		8.45

U9 Tiger Sharks	-	8.30		8.00
U9 Meteors	-	8.30 - Beverley Job		9.30
U9 Boomerangs	11.30	-	10.30
U9 Bulldogs	9.30	-	8.45

Holiday Camp
Thanks to all that had fun and are coming back for the next 4 day holiday camp.

Manly Allambie is the friendliest and we strive to be the best club in the District!

Play with a club run by the community, for the community. We pride ourselves on caring for, nurturing and developing male and female players.

As well as the best outcome we also offer the best value.The cost this season, for a sub junior or junior to play with Manly Allambie United FC is less than $4 per session!!! This is based on matches, training and professional advanced technical skills training sessions. This also includes a free club hooded jumper and free socks and shorts for all new sub junior & junior players!! Unlike other clubs, you do not pay for your playing shirt either which is returned at season’s end. Each sub-junior and junior player also receives a trophy and medallion at the end of season presentation day. Bring your friends and make a team. Come and join the club with your best interests at heart.

Club Welcome Day with TRIAL MATCHES for all teams was a big success Thanks to all the people who helped out

Club and Team Sponsors Needed.

If you are in a position to sponsor the club or a team we woudl love you to get in touch with us via This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Manly Allambie United FC have unique opportunities to touch local families and the local community. Our fleece Hoodies will be provided to all 600 members to wear all weekend with your name on the back or sleeves!!!
Also if you would like to volunteer to help in managing , coaching , newsletters , website , canteen, game day setup or any other aspect we would love to hear from you.
Local Busneses are invited to list on our Directory Page.

Rebel Sport Discount Offer

10% Discount off all items at Rebel Sport Warringah Mall - See our Facebook for details & voucher

We would like to reward all our players who have registered with a Discount Offer 10% Off everything in store which can be used for new season boots and football equipment!

Manchester United v A-League All Stars Win a Platinum Family Pass

Tickets at Canteen for the game on Saturday July 20th 2013 at Olympic Park

Congratulations to our players successfull in trails for

Manly United Skill Acquisition Program and Youth League This is an important step in elite player developement. http://www.footballnsw.com.au/fileadmin/user_upload/Media/PDF_SAP.pdf

Manly Allambie United Premier League in action against Pittwater 2012

MWFA Competition Format 2013

Round 1 6/4/2013 to 17/8/13 Finals 18 & 24/8/13

Age Group	U6	U7	U8	U9	U10	U11
Players on Field	4v4	4v4	7v7	7v7	9v9	9v9
Duration of Half	15	15	20	20	25	25
Size Ball	3	3	3	4	4	4
Max Field Size	30mX20m	30mX20m	50mX40m	50mX40m	70mX50m	70mX5m
Max Goal size	2mX1m Popup	2mX1m Popup	3mX2m Fixed	3mX2m Fixed	5mX3m Fixed	5mX3m Bownet
Goalkeeper	N	N	Y	Y	Y	Y
Substitution	Interchange	Interchange	Interchange	Interchange	Interchange	Interchange
Grading	N	N	Y – Teams Voluntary Allocation Strong – 10% Middle – 80% Weak – 10%	Y – Teams Compulsory Teams Allocated: Strong – 25% Middle – 50% Weak – 25%	Y – Players Compulsory Teams allocated Red – 25% Blue – 25% Green – 50%	Y – Players Compulsory Full Grading into individual divisions.
End of Season Gala Day/ Comp	N	N	N	Y Graded groups of 6 play final round of five games	Y Graded groups of 6 play final round of five games	Y Graded groups of 6 play final round of five games
MWFA Results Collected	N	N	N	Y	Y	Y
Offside Rule	N	N	Y	Y	Y	Y
MWFA ID Cards	N	N	N	N	N Y for U12 Reserves	N Y for U12 Reserves
MWFA Fields	Played on full fields divided into pairs of 30mX20m	Dedicated U7 pairs of 30mX20m	Dedicated 50mX40m fields same as 2012	Dedicated 50mX 40m fields same as used for U8 in 2012	Dedicated three quarter fields used for U9 in 2012	Play from penalty area to penalty area on full sized fields.
WO Replays	N	N	N	N	Y	Y
Groups	Zoned into groups. All teams in a zone play on the same full sized fields.	Zoned into groups.	Partial zoning of Middle group. As a minimum separate Avalon and Mosman.	Partial zoning of Middle group. As a minimum try to separate Avalon and Mosman.	Partial zoning of Green Group As a minimum try to separate Avalon and Mosman.	No Zoning.
Season Format	Round robin in groups.	Round robin in groups.	Round robin in groups.	Round robin in groups. May redraw halfway in season.	Round robin in groups. May regrade halfway in season.	Divided into groups as close to 12 as possible. Play 11 rounds.

Manly United

Manly United are our local representative club in the NSW Premier League.

A Free season pass to all Manly United home games are available to our players. Ask your team manager or at the Canteen

Information for U6 to U9 Small Sided Football format

Football SSG Information for Parents

Small Sided Football click oin top left Parents and Coaches

MWFA 2013 playing rules

Practice Plans

Training

Official Team Training times published. Please notify VP if you need to change training times.

Please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with any questions or if you would like to book in extra help.

Lights - If you need the lights turned on please ph Dave Bonney 0412 361 146

MWFA Competition Dates 2013 subject to amendment when full draw released

	Mixed & Mens - Womens on the Sunday Following
	Seniors									Juniors					Sub Junior
		The numbers below (6,8,10,12, etc) represent the number of teams in a division.
Date	PL	6	8	8 R/R	10	12	12 Split	16 Split	18 Split	6 RR	8 RR	10	12 Split	14 Split	U11	U6 -10
17/03/2013	FA
24/03/2013	FA
30/03/2013		Easter								Easter					Easter
6/04/2013	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
13/04/2013	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
20/04/2013	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3
25/04/2013			4	Anzac Day		4		4	4		Anzac Day
27/04/2013	4	4	5	4	4	5	4	5	5	4	4	4	4	4	3	3
4/05/2013	5	5	6	4	5	6	5	6	6	5	5	5	5	5	4	4
11/05/2013	6	6	7	5	6	7	6	7	7	6	6	6	6	6	WO	5
18/05/2013	7	7	8	WO	7	8	WO	8	8	7	WO	7	7	7	5	6
25/05/2013	8	8	9	6	8	9&10**	7	9	9	8	7	8	8	8	6	7
1/06/2013	9	9	10	7	9	11	8	10&11**	10	9	8	9	9	9&10**	7	8
8/06/2013	10	10	11	8	10	12	9	12	11	10	9	10	10	11	8	9
10/06/2013	WO	11	12		WO	13		13	12	WO		11		12
15/06/2013	11	12	13	9	11	14	10	14	13	11	10	12	11	13	9	10
22/06/2013	12	13	14	10	12	15	11	15	14	12	11	13	WO	RR1	10	11
29/06/2013	13	14	15	11	13	16	RR1	RR1	15	13	12	14	RR1	RR2	11	12
6/07/2013	14	15	16	12	14	17	RR2	RR2	16
13/07/2013	15	16	17	13	15	18	WO	RR3	17	14	13	15	RR2	RR3	1	13
20/07/2013	16	17	18	14	16	19	RR3	RR4	RR1	15	14	16	RR3	RR4	2	14
27/07/2013	17	18	19	WO	17	20	RR4	RR5	RR2	RR1	RR1	17	RR4	RR5	WO	15
3/08/2013	18	19	20	RR1	18	21	RR5	RR6	RR3	RR2	RR2	18	RR5	RR6	3	16
10/08/2013	WO	20	21	RR2	WO	22	WO	RR7	RR4	RR3	RR3	SF	SF	SF	4	17
17/08/2013	SF	SF	SF	RR3	SF	SF	SF	SF	RR5	WO	WO	WO	WO	WO	5	18
18/08/2013										F	F	F	F	F
24/08/2013	F	F	F	F	F	F	F	F	F
25/08/2013

Congratulations to our Premiership Winning Teams for 2012 U14/3 and O35/3

Congratulations to our Finals Winning Team AL4 R

Premier League Premier League 2012 Season Review

Supporters of United know just how James Magnussen felt when touched out by a fingernail for the gold in London. In our case, however, it was the privilege of playing in the premier league next season that was the “gold” and, like James, we ended up with the silver of amateur league.

I wrote in last season’s report that even though the players who took the field each week never gave less than 100% our season ended early because we scored fewer goals than the team which was relegated. Our problem this year made a 180 degree turn – we conceded more goals (and gained fewer competition points) than any of the 20 teams in the Premier League with the exception of Manly Vale reserves who only eked out 2 draws from their 18 games. Yet, for all its flaws, United’s DNA contains resilience and I have little doubt that we shall return to the premier league in the not too distant future.

There were many games this season where we started brightly and the match appeared ready for the taking. But, far too often, where victory should have been straight forward we somehow conjured up a crisis and the result was another soul-destroying loss for the archives. I’m told the French like to say that “a pass is like a gift – on the end of every pass should be a solution, not a problem”. We must learn to be less generous with our “gifts” to the opposition. Possession may be 9/10^th of the law but it is useless on a football pitch unless you can fashion something from it. Often we appeared to be caught out of position and reduced to mere spectators whilst our defence became stretched like the strap on a cheap bra. Up front we created enough chances to win many matches but the misses so synonymous with Manly-Allambie last season again left the door ajar for our opponents to collect all the points. A couple of games reminded me of The Stepford Wives – a movie so bad that by the time I got out of the cinema they had already taken down the sign, sold all the posters and released it on DVD. Supporters often felt sorry for coach Graeme who, on the sidelines in the freezing temperatures, was often sweating more than Paris Hilton doing a Sodoku puzzle.

Even though it may seem that on football’s journey of self discovery we have come to a cul-de-sac the green shoots of recovery are at least visible. There is a lot of individual talent in the squad and many other promising youngsters within the Club. Held together by Jared, Bertie, Andy, Danny and Nathan I can see Manly-Allambie achieving success sooner rather than later. By having Jared in the side we have two players in almost every position – he runs faster than Ben Cousins from a specimen jar. Still, no-one can be a team by themselves and next season a solution will have to be found to the collaboration between midfield and attack where control often appeared lost.

The “runners-up” for my choice of “goal of the year” were both scored on the final day of the competition. First was Clacker’s lob where he connected with Mikey’s long pass and chipped the advancing keeper on the volley. Andy’s goal was of similar quality but his spectacular volley was all power and rocketed into the net. My top pick, however, goes to Jared’s first goal against Wakehurst. He followed a misdirected pass to the line when everyone thought it was about to cross for a goal kick and from a tight angle with a degree of difficulty beyond the realms of plausibility he smashed the ball between the keeper and the near post.

Coaches Graeme Lomas and Russell Rodgers had tough seasons with injuries and holidays wreaking their customary ravages on their rosters. At times the reserves bench was as empty as a catwalk model’s fridge. All players and supporters thank them for the time and effort they put into coaching the teams. That they have more grey hairs now than before the season started is as surprising as Christmas falling on December 25 this year. Thanks also to our tireless manager Zia who somehow managed to get both teams onto the paddock each week and to Rod Niven who was always there to assist. A big thank you to our sponsor the Brookvale Hotel and to our hardy supporters who usually outnumbered the home fans at our away games. And, finally, a very big thank you to the Committee of this wonderful Club without whose often unappreciated dedication Manly-Allambie would cease to exist.

We look forward to having all players and supporters back next season to cheer the boys on as they fight their way back to the premier league. Have a great summer.

“The Sideline Eye”

Premier League MW FA Cup Semi Finalists

Presentation Day A fun afternoon was had by all that attended at Millers Reserve Sunday 23^rd Sept 2012

Congratulations to all Trophy winners listed below with Medalions presented to sub-junior players.
It was great to see families enjoying BBQ, picnics , nibbles and drinks and some all in football games.

President’s Trophy 2012                KEN ASHLEY
Club Person of the Year                   FRANK FIORENZA
Coach of the Year                           CRAIG HESSELL U14 Div 3
Senior Team of the Year                  O35 DIV 3
Senior Player of the Year              COREY MORTON PL
Senior Goalkeeper of the Year           JOHN BATISTICH O35 DIV 3
Andrew Turton Memorial Trophy
for highest senior goal scorer          CASSIE RODGERS WAL DIV 2 15 goals
Junior Team of the Year                U14 DIV 3
Junior Player of the Year                LIAM BONNEY U16 DIV 1
Junior Goalkeeper of the Year       SHAI MERIDIAN U11 DIV 3
Sub Junior Team of the Year            U8 METEORS
Sub Junior Encouragement Award     U6 BEARS
Best and Fairest Team of the Year    WO35 DIV 2

Club Mascot A Lamb Bee - of course ! Have you seen the dance?

Entertainment Book

The Entertainment Book 2013 is a local restaurant and activity guide providing hundreds of 25% to 50% off and 2-for-1 offers from fine restaurants, cafes, attractions, activities and accommodation.

Manly Allambie United FC are selling the book to help with fundraising . To purchase the new release April book Click Here

The NEW Millers Canteen Open every Weekend. Try the new menu. Excellent Barista made DiLorenzoCafe Coffee.

Club Office Bearers

President – Russell Rodgers

Secretary – Trish Williamson

Public Officer – Trish Williamson

Council Liason Officer - Trevor Watson

Treasurer – Rob Lettice

MWFA Delegates: Ken Ashley, Russell Rodgers, Trish Williamson

Vice President, Men’s – Dave Bonney

Vice President, Women’s – Zia Dixon

Vice President, Junior’s – Chris Rodgers

Vice Prsident, Sub Junior’s – Frank Fiorenza

Registrar – Ken Ashley

Director of Coaching – Ed Larson

Competition Secretary/results – Trevor Watson

Sponsorship – Ed Larson

Sponsorship, Bendigo Bank – Peter Lengl

Groundsperson – Brett Turton

Canteen – Gaby Rodgers

Gear Steward – Zia Dixon

Social Co-ordinator – Shantel Dixon

Manly Allambie United FC