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Rising Spirits now ready for our local NWSF Miniroos players!

Local NWSF players have the opportunity to develop their skills as part of NWS Spirit FC’s new Rising Spirits program, a foundational player development initative aimed at empowering young, local NWSF Miniroos (U6 and U7 players) through football. Designed to foster a love of the game in a fun and inclusive setting, the program reflects the club’s commitment to our community, and providing pathways for players to progress towards representative football programs.

On Monday afternoons (4.30pm to 5.30pm) at at our all-weather synthetic fields at Christie Park, Rising Spirits offers U6/U7 players the crucial opportunity to build confidence and improve their game under the guidance of experienced NWS Spirit FC coaches. With a focus on safe, engaging sessions, the program nurtures both individual talent and team collaboration, ensuring every player feels supported on their journey. It will run on a term-by-term basis, with the inaugural intake commencing on Monday 3rd February.

Aligned with Spirit FC’s broader mission to inspire and develop players in the NWSF community, Rising Spirits is more than just a training program—it’s a chance to connect with the local football community and discover the joy of the game!

Find out more and sign up now for Term 1!

North West Sydney Football announces PHILLIP BROWN as Chief Executive Officer

North West Sydney Football announces PHILLIP BROWN as Chief Executive Officer

The Board of NWSF is delighted to announce Phillip Brown has been appointed as our new CEO.

Phillip joins us from Football St George (“FSG”), where he served as CEO for the past three years, overseeing a period of significant change and achievement.

Previously he held CEO and senior management roles with other sporting organisations including the Asian Football Confederation, Football Australia, Capital Football, and Football NSW.

During this time, Phillip was responsible for business planning, budgeting, staff management and development, board reporting, engaging with government and stakeholders.

In addition, during his spell as CEO of Capital Football and Canberra United (a professional women’s football team competing in the national W-League competition) he led the successful delivery of large-scale local football competitions, talented player pathways, reviews of elite and community competitions, referee education programs, coach education programs, inclusive football programs, and managed key stakeholders in the pursuit and delivery of association strategic plans.

On being appointed Phillip said:

“I have been involved in NWSF from a young child until today as a player and have also previously held a committee role for over 13 years at Epping YMCA (now Epping FC).

“As NWSF’s new CEO, I will have come full circle – back to my footballing home. It is an honour to have been appointed to the role and I now look forward to working with the Board, staff, member clubs and the NWSF football community to help drive football forward to its rightful place as Australia’s preeminent sport.

“Our region is renowned, not only for a great history and passion for the game, but for its great footballing culture that has established football as the number one sport in north-west Sydney.

“I look forward to harnessing the passion and enthusiasm evident within our Member Clubs, and our proudly local NWS Spirit FC, as we strive together to deliver the best product and experience for all our participants, regardless of what level they engage at.”

Phillip will commence as NWSF CEO on 6 January 2025.

 

On behalf of the Board

NORTH WEST SYDNEY FOOTBALL LTD

 

 

Normanhurst Eagles – Mens Premier League trials

Expressions of interest are open for players interested in trialling for the Normanhurst Eagles 2025 Men’s PL squad. Scan the QR code to fill out an EOI form.

  • 16th and 23rd November
  • Pennant Hills Synthetic
  • Britannia Street
  • 9-11am

Ryde Panthers U14/1s progress to Champions of Champions Grand Final!

Congratulations to the Ryde Panthers MU14’s who have made it to the Grand Finals of Champion of Champions.

Our WPL Flying Bats team and WU14 All Saints Hunters Hill also performed well in the Champion of Champions tournament and made the semi-finals, only to be knocked out yesterday. Congratulations to both teams for making it so far.

The 14s Grand Final takes place this Saturday 19th October at Valentine Sports Park between Belrose-Terrey Hills Raiders SC v Ryde Panthers FC, with kick-off at 8.15am.

We encourage our NWSF community to cheer on the Ryde Panthers U14s!

NWSF completes second C Diploma for 2024

North West Sydney Football recently wrapped up its second C Diploma course for 2024, designed to enhance the skills and knowledge of aspiring coaches in the region. This course focused on essential coaching methodologies, player development strategies, and effective game management. Participants engaged in practical sessions, theory classes, and collaborative discussions, creating a dynamic learning environment.

The course was presented by Victoria Martin (NWS Spirit FC; local club Beecroft Wombats) and Tim Palmer. There was a diverse group of candidates, from NWSF coaches eager to improve their skills to more experienced individuals looking to formalize their coaching qualifications.

NWSF is thankful for the support of Football NSW to deliver these C Diplomas at Christie Park, greatly enhancing the accessibility for our local coaches to progress in their coach development. Those interested in future C Diplomas can register their interest at the following link.

 

NWSF Champions of Champions get underway for 2024!

NWSF are proud of all the teams representing the association in the Football NSW Champions of Champions.

The Football NSW Champions of Champions is a prestigious annual tournament where the top teams from various Football NSW associations compete for the title. Starting in 1968, it features different age groups and genders, showcasing the best football talent across the state. It’s a knockout competition where the champions from each association face off in a series of matches, culminating in the crowning of the ultimate Champion of Champions.

Results from the opening weekend of Champions of Champions are below.

Age Group

Home Team

Away Team

Result

MU13

WPHCFC

Unanderra

0-6

MU14

RDP

Figtree

2-1

MU16

RFC

Shellharbour

1-2

MU18

EEW

Shellharbour

1-2

AAM

Griffith

WRR

0-7

MO35

Marayong

RAV

3-2

WU14

Doonside

ASH

0-5

WU16

RDP

Shellharbour

0-3

WO30

FBT

Coogee

2-3

WAA

Leichhardt

FBT

2-3

Congratulations to all teams moving to the next round, and to all our teams who qualified for this year’s competition!

NWS Spirit FC announces trial dates for 2025 programs!

NWS Spirit FC has confirmed trial dates for various programs in the 2025 season.

NWS Spirit FC’s Junior Development League (JDL), formerly known as SAP, trials will take place on Sunday October 13 at Christie Park. This is for players who live in the NWSF association or played for a local NWSF club to progress to a full-time representative program. There is a Mixed SAP program for U9 to U12 players, and a Womens SAP program for U10 to U13 players. Full information can be found here.

NWS Spirit FC’s Womens Youth League (WYL) will also hold trials in October. WYL is a full-time representative program for talented female players that competes in Football NSW competitions and train three nights a week. The competition season is 27 rounds, and includes a finals series, taking place from March to September. Please note due to a high retention rate of existing players, positions in these squads are currently limited. At these trials, we will consider for these final positions and will also be selecting NWSF pathway player positions, which enable a player to train twice a week with a WYL squad while still playing for their local NWSF club. Full details can be found here.

NWSF’s Association Youth League (AYL) is a full-time representative program that competes in Football NSW competitions. AYL teams train three times a week until May, and then twice a week from May to October. The competition season is 27 rounds, and includes a finals series, taking place from March to September. It is closely linked to NWS Spirit FC and complements our representative pathway as the connection between our local NWSF clubs, and NPL. Full details can be found here.

Further information regarding Spirit FC in 2025 can be found here. Please understand we do receive a large number of enquiries relating to trials, and ask information is read carefully on the various pages as many FAQs are addressed.

If you are a coach or football staff interested in being a part of Spirit FC, please click here.

Sign up for NWSF’s summer player development programs!

NWSF is excited to announce a wide variety of opportunities for our local association players to develop their football during the summer!

This includes Summer Academy (group training for players selected in the 2024 Winter Academy), Summer Development Centres (a non-selective group training program for U6 to U14 players) as well as Summer Academy X-Factor (smaller group, individual-specific sessions).

This all runs alongside our summer football programs where you can play competitive six-a-side with your mates!

You can sign up for these programs by heading to our online shop. You can also learn more about our summer football offerings by heading to our news section.

Our first NWSF Female Unified Skills Session featuring Matildas Alex Chidiac!

The PINK (Play, Interact, Network, Kick) Program recently held an inspiring and inclusive training session featuring Matildas Alex Chidiac. The session, designed to empower young female athletes, focused on fostering a supportive and welcoming environment for all participants, regardless of their background or skill level.

It was wonderful to have Chidiac, of Melbourne Victory and with 32 caps for Australia, at Morrison Bay to support the session. Chidiac got out on the pitch with our NWSF PINK squad and other all abilities players, alongside U10 girls from Ryde Panthers Football Club and Epping Football Club, and GSAP players from NWS Spirit FC and Macarthur FC!!

The PINK Program’s commitment to inclusivity was evident throughout the session, with players mixing together and enjoying a variety of football activities!

The event was a resounding success, leaving a lasting impact on the participants and further solidifying the PINK Program’s dedication to promoting inclusivity and empowering young female athletes to thrive in a supportive and welcoming environment.

NWSF celebrating Female Football Week in 2024

North West Sydney Football (NWSF) proudly celebrates Female Football Week, a dedicated time to recognize and honor the contributions of women in the sport. As part of the festivities, NWSF hosts a series of special events and initiatives aimed at promoting female participation and empowerment in football.

The week kicks off with the NWSF Academy trials for female players on Friday, May 3. Our renowned Academy provides local club players with an additional training session to develop their NWSF DNA in fun, engaging football environments. Players must register to trial; full details are available at https://nwsf.com.au/the-nwsf-academy/

On Saturday, May 4, NWS Spirit FC Womens First Grade is the NPL Match of the Round! Local and representative players are invited to come together to support our Spirit FC First Grade side, including activations from Football NSW and networking opportunity for female club contacts! This event is from 2.30pm onwards at Christie Park.

At the heart of the celebrations is the NWSF Special Presentation / Female Football Week. This event serves as a platform to bring together local, state and national football experts for a special night of learning and networking. Special presenters  from Football Australia’s national teams, Football NSW, Sydney FC and A-League clubs will form an insightful panel at Christie Park, on Monday, May 6, starting from 7.30pm. Register now at https://form.jotform.com/240066893558871.

Moreover, NWSF offers exclusive opportunities for female football enthusiasts through its Female Football People / Live Mentoring Session. In this interactive session, our leading female Spirit FC and special guest coaches will take you through insights into coaching. This year, this will run LIVE at Christie Park to encourage networking and support! It starts 6.30pm on Tuesday, May 7, at Christie Park. Register now at https://form.jotform.com/240587473068869.

On Thursday May 10, NWS Spirit FC’s Head of Nutrition will deliver a Special Presentation / Nutrition challenges facing female athletes. This will deliver insights into common challenges faced by female athletes in nutrition, including the menstrual cycle and performance, RED-S, and general nutrition strategies for women. Join on Zoom at 6pm via this link.

For aspiring & new coaches, NWSF will deliver a Miniroos Certificate sessions exclusively for female coaches. This is the course all U6 to U8 coaches should attend, providing an introduction into how to create an environment where players can learn the game through enjoyment. This course is for female coaches only to celebrate Female Football Week. It’s on Friday, May 10, at Christie Park, 6.30pm to 9.30pm. Register now at https://learn.footballaustralia.com.au/training/index.cfm?event=event.assessment.view&eventId=65978fe5934fea0015af5375. 

Through these initiatives, NWSF reaffirms its commitment to fostering inclusivity, diversity, and excellence in female football. Female Football Week serves as a testament to the vibrant and thriving community of women who continue to shape and enrich the world of football in North West Sydney.