In 2016 Football Federation Australia (FFA) in conjunction with State Federations will implement an exciting new programme aimed at recognising and promoting the development and participation of Females in our game – Female Football Week.
Since 2012 across Northern NSW, Girls Football Week has been conducted in May each year, with the objective of fostering growth and recognising the contribution of females in football. As a result of this programmes success and similar events in other states, Northern NSW will embrace the National Female Football Week programme and continue to actively engage with the ever increasing number of female participants across our seven Member Zones.
The new National Female Football Week will run from March 8th– 14th coinciding with International Women’s Day. Northern NSW Football will be holding several events during Female Football Week (please see below for more information) and are encouraging local clubs and zones to get involved by holding their own activities.
Female Only MiniRoos Coaching Course (previously grassroots)
The development of female coaches is integral to the continued growth of football and more specifically, female participation. Female Only courses provide an opportunity for teachers, first time coaches, and coaches of players up to 8 years of age to get together, gain insight and make connections with women in similar situations. The course also aims to enhance the development in coaching and the experience of their players.
The three (3) hour course provides the novice coach with the necessary tools to create a fun environment for the players, one in which they can learn to play with the ball and hopefully build a lifelong love of the game.
Tues 8 March
Female Only MiniRoos Coaching Course – Newcastle Permanent Staff
Location: LMRFF – Football Fivs5 pitches
Time: 6 – 8.30pm
Closed registration, Newcastle Permanent staff only
Wed 9 March
Female Only MiniRoos Coaching Course
Location: LMRFF – Football Fivs5 pitches
Time: 6-8.30pm
> Register
Female Football Forum
In 2016 Northern NSW football will conduct its fifth annual Female Football Forum. The forum will provide the NNSWF Board of Directors with recommendations relating to the growth, promotion and development of Female football throughout the region.
Clubs are able to send as many representatives as they would like and are able to suggest relevant and specific discussion topics. If your club would like to add a specific discussion topic to the agenda, please email nsuchanow@northernnswfootball.com.au
Mon 14 March
Female Football Forum – Female Coach Development Focus
Location: LMRFF – Seminar Rooms
Time: 6.30- 9pm
> Register
Womens Leadership Workshop
Being involved in sport and recreation and taking on a leadership a role is very rewarding, both for you and your organisation/club. Football needs more women to continue along the leadership pathway so that more women are represented at all levels of sport delivery and management.
Whether you are a board/committee member, administrator, coach, official or a volunteer this one day workshop is designed to help you take on leadership roles both within sport and your career.
This nationally recognised course covers topics such as;
- What is leadership?
- What are the different leadership styles?
- What are the leadership opportunities and pathways in sport and recreation?
- Networking
- Identifying and using mentors
- Effective communications including the media relationship
- Managing conflict
- Developing a personal plan
The workshop will provide participants with the opportunity to discuss common issues, share stories and develop networks and contacts. Why not come along, take time to reflect where you are and where you want to go as a leader and spend one day to invest in some time for you
Sun 13 March
Northern NSW Football – Womens Leadership Workshop
Location: Chifley Apartments Newcastle
7/14 Honeysuckle Dr, Newcastle NSW 2300
Time: 9-5pm
> Register
(max 30 registrations) Registration close on March 7th 2016.
Cost: $80.00 (includes workshop and catering)
MiniRoos for Girls Gala Gay
Northern NSW Football will holding a Gala day for girls aged 4-11 years of age. Clubs are encouraged to submit teams into three divisions, Entry Level (6/7) and Junior (8/9) and (10/11). These teams can be already existing girl’s teams or newly formed teams from girls within your club specifically for this
Gala Day Quick Information
- 20 minute games.
- U6-7: 5 v 5 no goalkeepers.
- U8-9: 5 v 5 including a goalkeeper.
- U10-11: 5 v 5 including a goalkeeper.
- The ball rebounds off the walls to stay in play (no throw ins or kick ins)
- Open to community teams and registered players.
- Players wear full team playing strip, shin pads, and boots.
- Match referees are provided for U8-9, 10-11.
- Game leaders used for U6-7.
- Games are fast paced and lots of fun!
- Grandstand seating is also available overlooking the Football FIVE5 fields.
- Sidelines Café is open inside the main building
Sun 13 March
MiniRoos for Girls Gala Day
Location: LMRFF – Football Fivs5 pitches
Time: 8.30am
> Register
Girls Skills Session
Girls aged 9-13 are invited to attend a free girls Skill Acquisition Training session with former Matilda and current Emerging Jets coach Lauren Colthorpe. This session will focus on technique and skill development to improve confidence and coordination. Registration for this event is limited to 30 participants.
Tues 8 March
Girls Skill Session ages 9 – 13
Location: LMRFF – Football Fivs5 pitches
Time: 4.30 – 6pm
> Register – Please email nsuchanow@northernnswfootball.com.au
