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WELCOME TO THE 2016 SEASON
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The new football season is here!
While competitions are beginning to commence around the state, it's not too late to get involved.
If you're unsure of where to play in 2016, use our online Find A Club tool to see which of over 290 affiliated clubs are in your local area: playfootballqld.com.au.
You can also Join The Game this season by registering as a coach, referee or volunteer!
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FC11 DIPLOMA OF SPORT DEVELOPMENT FOR FOOTBALL
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Football Queensland is pleased to announce that our official education partner FC11 are offering more students the opportunity to gain their Diploma of Sports Development of Football to kick start their career.
Due to popular demand FC11 will be offering a second intake for 2016 courses beginning April 4th 2016 in Brisbane.
The Diploma is a full time program and is intended for students that have completed their school studies and are looking to pursue a career in football on and especially off the field, or in order to gain entry into a related degree level course.
If you are interested in enrolling, visit the FC11 website - fc11.com.au - to consider the course overview and structure information to determine whether the course is suitable for you. VET FEE-HELP is available to eligible students.
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COMMUNITY COACH COORDINATORS INDUCTION
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Les Bee, Football Federation Australia's National Community Coach Development Manager, will lead two induction workshops for prospective Community Coach Coordinators next week.
The induction evenings will be held on the Sunshine Coast on Monday, 21 March (6.00pm-8.00pm) and at Meakin Park in Logan the following night - Tuesday, 22 March (6.00pm-8.00pm).
Football Queensland launched the Community Coach Coordinators initiative in February with a view to establishing mentors for grassroots football coaches throughout the state.
Bee will provide anyone interested in volunteering as a Coordinator with the ability to support and guide community-level coaches.
CLICK HERE for full details and registration information.
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QUEENSLAND CELEBRATES FEMALE FOOTBALL WEEK
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Football Queensland last week celebrated the role of women and girls in the game with the inaugural Female Football Week, a national initiative held simultaneously across Australia.
Activities in the Sunshine State included multiple AIA Vitality MiniRoos 'Come and Try' days for girls, junior carnivals, gala days and a 'Coach the Coach' session with Brisbane Roar Women's Belinda Wilson.
Each event - in addition to photos published to Football Queensland's Facebook page - have been in acknowledgement of the influence females have in making the game great.
FQ also profiled four members across playing, coaching, refereeing and administration as part of a feature series highlighting high achievers. Read them here:
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BELINDA WILSON PRAISES PLAYER PATHWAY
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Brisbane Roar Women’s coach Belinda Wilson believes an early grounding in professionalism is behind the heavy presence of Queenslanders in the Westfield Matildas squad.
An incredible 1o Sunshine State products represented Australia at the recent Rio 2016 qualifiers in Japan, where the Matildas sealed their spot at a first Olympic Games in 12 years.
That achievement was supported by a consistent pipeline of talent from the Queensland Academy of Sport which Wilson – who heads up the Women’s program – says sets a high standard.
“To have so many players who have come through the program representing Australia at the highest level is quite significant and shows how powerful the program can be,” Wilson said.
CLICK HERE to read more.
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TOP RECOGNITION FOR QUEENSLAND REFEREES
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Queensland referees are continuing to make great achievements with local products Rachel Mitchenson (L) and Lara Lee (R) both recently recognised at high levels.
Rachel has been selected for the AFC’s Project Future Referee Development Program, a unique development program for Asia’s top emerging officials.
The former Football Queensland Referee of the Year follows in the footsteps of fellow Queensland referees Jarred Gillett, Alex King and Casey Reibelt.
Lara, meanwhile, has been announced as one of two selections for the 2016 National Officiating Scholarship (NOS).
The NOS is run by the Australian Sports Commission and focuses on the professional development of elite match officials through a series of workshops and mentoring programs.
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REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT OFFICER APPOINTED FOR SWQ
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Football Queensland has appointed experienced coach David Nugent to the role of Regional Development Officer for South West Queensland.
David has been coaching for 25 years and possesses a clear understanding of the local environment having lived in the South-West since 2001.
His appointment as RDO follows an identified need for greater coaching support, which was raised as a key community concern during the recent strategic governance review.
David will work primarily with the regional areas of South West Queensland in delivering coaching courses, developing pathways, mentoring community coaches and helping to enhance communication.
His role is designed to expand on the coach education currently provided in Toowoomba by SWQ Thunder FC.
"The vast majority of our coaches work in that community sector and do need support as much as possible," Nugent said. "I think the idea is a great one and it’s certainly going to be a good challenge. I’m looking forward to it."
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FOOTBALL STRENGTHENS PRESENCE IN LOGAN
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Football is set to boast an even greater identity in the City of Logan with Brisbane Roar and Football Brisbane this month announcing moves to the Logan Metro Sports Precinct.
Traditionally a rugby league stronghold, Logan is becoming a major hub for football following Football Queensland’s relocation to Meakin Park in 2014.
Logan City Deputy Mayor and Sport & Community Services Chair Russell Lutton welcomed the further presence of the sport.
“Football is the world game and right here in Logan we are home to people from 217 different cultures,” Cr Lutton said.
“We see this partnership as a natural fit for our residents, football in Queensland and the development of the game.
“This is joining the dots. This is joining it from the grassroots through Football Brisbane, Football Queensland to the Roar.”
CLICK HERE to read a statement from Football Brisbane President Brendon Boss.
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CONTRIBUTE TO UQ'S STUDY OF HIP PAIN IN FOOTBALLERS
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Do you have hip pain?
The University of Queensland is undertaking an exciting new study investigating hip pain in footballers and is seeking volunteers to participate.
Do you get hip pain when you …
- Run
- Side step
- Kick
- Squat
- Get out of the car
- Or sit for long periods?
If so, you may be eligible to take part in this new study looking at persistent hip pain in footballers. Hip and groin pain is a very common condition in footballers and this study hopes to identify the contributing factors that lead to the development and progression of this condition.
CLICK HERE if you are interested in taking part in this trial and would like to learn more or contact Studies Chief Investigator Dr Adam Semciw: 042 444 9574 / forceuq@gmail.com.
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GOW-GATES LAUNCHES RISK MANAGEMENT APP
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Running matchdays safely and efficiently has become even easier with the launch of Gow-Gates’ new Football Risk Management iPhone App for Affiliated Clubs.
The free App enables participants to identify, assess, quantify, manage and monitor risks on matchdays efficiently using their iPhone.
It has been created for clubs to quickly and easily complete the checklist and upload the information for central storage, removing the burden from club administrators on printing and storing physical checklists. The delivery of the checklist over the App enables greater functionality.
Key benefits included pre-loaded lists of Affiliated Clubs, GPS locations to pinpoint venues, the ability to add photographs of risks and the ease of keeping records (the app automatically saves and reports on the data entered by the clubs).
CLICK HERE for more information, including a User Guide.
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The PlayStation®4 National Premier Leagues 2016 season is set to be the biggest yet with the inaugural PS4™ Player Pathway Award to give 24 aspiring footballers – including three from Queensland – a shot at a professional career.
The award process will see three players between the ages of 16 and 20 chosen from each Member Federation to attend a two-day training camp at Football New South Wales’ Valentine Sports Park.
One player from the 24 finalists will ultimately be selected for a two-week training trial with Sydney FC’s youth team.
In addition to the PS4 Player Pathway Award, keen football pundit and FOX SPORTS presenter Adam Peacock will track the most promising players from each PS4 NPL competition in a special eight-part series called ‘PS4 Player Pathway Ones to Watch’.
Learn more about the PS4 Player Pathway Award HERE.
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