HOW OUR SEMI FINALS & FINALS WORK

Date Published 16Jul14  21:30pm

Whether you’re new to semi finals & finals season or an old hand, it’s always worthwhile brushing up on how we manage our semi finals and finals in the Nepean Football Assoc.  We also had a slight change introduced following last season, so do yourself a favour and CLICK HERE to view the document distributed to clubs at the start of this season so you’ll understand how things work.

In the next few weeks, we’ll post more information about our Finals Day, which will be held at Jamison Park on 23 & 24 August.

Finally, we need all results to come in before we can post Semi Final Fixtures for 8 team competitions, which start their semi final competitions on 26^th July.  The fixtures are unlikely to be posted before Wednesday 23^rd July.  Please don’t phone to ask when you can expect the fixtures, we’re working almost around the clock & thanks in advance for your patience while we attend to this.  As soon as they’re released, we’ll let clubs know and we’ll post it on our Facebook page, so if you haven’t “Liked” our page yet, you can do so by going to www.facebook.com.au/NepeanFA

FIND US ON FACEBOOK

Following loads of requests, we finally relented and joined facebook.  So please, feel free to .... click & ... you know the rest!

SOME FOOTBALL HEALTH TRIVIA

Date Published 20Jun14 18:00pm

We found this little piece of Healthy Trivia today & thought we’d share it with you, just to confirm that all the exercise you’re doing is worthwhile (even if you’re not winning!)

Playing football can lower blood pressure, improve heart function in diabetes patients - See more at: http://www.heraldglobe.com/index.php/sid/222876695#sthash.NYN14ZdX.dpuf

RECENT CHANGES TO OUR RULES

Date Published 13Jun14 21:15pm

The board of the Nepean FA recently amended the By-Laws to bring our Table of Offences in line with those of our governing body, Football NSW.

On Friday 13^th June 2014, each registered member in U12 & above age groups, for whom we have a valid email address, was emailed a copy of the rule changes.  For those of you who do not have a valid email address registered with us (entered in via MyFootballClub registration portal), or who did not receive the email, the summary of the rule changes appear further in this article or can be viewed by visiting the By-Laws link in our Library.

2014 SMALL SIDED FOOTBALL SUMMARY

Date Published 01May14 13:06 pm

As the roll out of Small Sided Football continues throughout Australia, we’ve published some summary guidelines of the main points here for ease of reference. More information can be found at www.miniroos.com.au.

Click here to download the summary booklet.

ELLYSE PERRY CHALLENGE - ARE YOU UP FOR IT?

Date Published 10Apr14 13:19pm

Are you the next Ellyse Perry? Can you play Football and Cricket? Are you a girl aged 10-13?  If you’d like to have a go at both of these sports, then take part in the Ellyse Perry Challenge!

Meet International players, learn the skills of both Cricket and Football and have fun with other like-minded girls!

• A partnership between Football NSW and Cricket NSW
• Friday 9^th May - Blacktown International Sports Park
• 9:30am – 2:30pm
• Meet Ellyse Perry and other top players!
• Aimed at Girls aged 10 - 13 girls who would like to play both games. No skill or experience necessary!
• Great show bags with lots of goodies!

And all this is free!

Numbers are limited, so please book early. Groups or individuals are welcome.

For more details and to book please contact Renee Rollason, Game Development Officer on Ph: 02 8814 445 or visit the Football NSW website.

PLAYER VACANCIES AT OUR CLUBS.

Date Published 09 April 2014 11.01am

Most of our clubs are busy registering their players for the coming season, and team vacancies are filling fast. 

Following is a list of clubs who currently have vacancies in the identified age groups. 

Time’s running out, so follow the contact details on the vacancy list below to organise your registration with one of our amazing clubs – they’re waiting to take your calls.  Alternatively, you can go to the CLUBS tab at the top of our webpage, for a full listing of our clubs.

Click here for club player vacancies.

REGISTRATIONS FOR 2014 WINTER SEASON NOW OPEN  

Published 21Jan14

The Nepean Football Association welcomes all new and returning members back after the summer break.

Most clubs now have their winter registrations open to new members.  If you're thinking about registering, don't delay as many clubs fill up fast.  If you're looking for a new club in our district (we cover Penrith, St. Marys, Hawkesbury, Blue Mountains and Warragamba districts within our borders) you can either click on the Clubs tab above, or click the Football NSW banner below to search for your nearest club (http://www.playfootballnsw.com.au ). 

Our season starts on the weekend of the 29/30 March.  Clubs must have their teams finalised and nominated by 27th February.  Registration fees and what they cover will vary from club to club, so please check with your club or potential club to understand their fee structure.

 NOW RECRUITING NEW & EXPERIENCED REFEREES  

PUBLISHED 21JAN14

Are you a qualified Referee or are you interested in learning to become a Football (Soccer) Referee?  Nepean Referees Group (NRG), the official referees branch providing services to Nepean Football Association clubs, is now recruiting for upcoming training courses for the 2014 season.  

To register your interest, go to www.nepeanrefereesgroup.com.au and fill in the details under 'become a referee' and a representative of the NRG will get back in touch you with soon after.

 Nepean Referees Group members are paid fortnightly into their nominated bank accounts.  They receive full initial training, and ongoing training and mentoring.  Opportunites for advancement through Football NSW's excellence pathways are available if that's the direction you want to head in, or, you can choose to stay at your district level only.

 For more information, please go to www.nepeanrefereesgroup.com.au and complete an expression of interest.  We look forward to welcoming both new and experienced referees to our group.

DO YOU HAVE A CHILD OR A FAMILY MEMBER WITH

SPECIAL NEEDS?  

Published 20Jan14

Nepean Soccer Dragons (Special needs football group) is a sub-committee of the Nepean Football Association established in 2007 to provide opportunities for children and young people (and the young at heart), with special needs, to play football in a non-stressful environment, where participants can learn new skills, be part of a team and make new friends.  Parents and carers of players also enjoy a supportive, safe & friendly environment. 

Our special needs program is adjusted for players who cannot participate in a mainstream team because they have a physical or intellectual disability.

Every Saturday morning we meet at jamison Park to practise skills and then have a fun game to finish off the morning's activities.  Throughout the season we visit other special needs groups in other districts and we also host gala days with other groups.  Our group also takes part in the Football For All Gala Day (non compulsory).

Registration Dates will be 1st & 8th February 2014 from 10.30am to 1.30pm at the pavillion near field 9, Jamison Park, Penrith.  For more information on registration costs or if you require extra information, please contact Sharon on 0438 742 534 or email  or visit our webpage at www.nepeansoccer.com.au/dragons.

WET WEATHER  - QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Updated 28Apr14 2:38PM

Washed out weekends cause a great many problems, angst and sometimes anger. This is especially true when the sun is shining.

There are many questions posed on the subject - and a few of them are addressed in the document below. If you have other questions relating to closures, the process or about wet weather in general, send your question(s) to and we will build up the casebook on this less than palatable subject.

Click here for more information on Wet Weather Procedures