President Mark Benson (L) shaking on the new contract with Steve Forsyth (R)

SAMFORD PARKLANDS - Saturday 18th August

Rangers Edge Closer
Samford Rangers return to Parklands this week after the Bye knowing victory over Newmarket will secure second place and back to back Promotions and see us in Capital 1 League in 2019.

In form Newmarket stung our rivals Clairvaux 2-1 last Saturday to put our fate into our own hands.  Rangers prevailed 3-2 in a bruising encounter with our visitors at McCook Park in May.

After a couple of lean years where the Club dropped into the basement League Samford have one hand on their target of a top two finish.  2016 saw Rangers just fall short finishing a close third with a very young group before holding our nerve and finishing Champions in 2017. With a few quality additions for 2018 we approached the tough Capital League 2 competition with quiet confidence.  A couple of shock losses to lower ranked sides have made things a bit harder but have been tempered by wins in Cup games against Brisbane Premier League heavyweights Taringa Rovers and Brisbane Knights.
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Whatever the outcome of the next couple weeks the Club at it’s magnificent facility is primed for future success.

KICK OFF TIMES:

Reserves - 4pm
First Team - 6pm
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Sports Store will be open from 6pm to 7pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Come in and check out our new hoodies - just $45.  Old stock hoodies still available in limited sizes (8, 12 and XXL).  Just $20

Canteen will be open from 5:30pm to 7:30pm Tuesday and Thursday and 5:00pm to 7:30pm Wednesday.

The next skills session will commence on Wednesday 1st August..

Pre-registration is required and can be done at:

http://srfc.majestri.com.au/Event.aspx?enc=6VdLUKndi50QBPuX49%2bDvg%3d%3d

Our Skills Session's will be based on our Football Philosophy and FFA Curriculum of helping our Children to be exciting and attacking players who are comfortable with the ball at their feet.

This year we will be doing things slightly differently to the previous years.  We have been able to get access to a unique online coaching platform that will form part of the work outside of the sessions.

We will be utilising the age groups that are described in the FFA Curriculum.

Details:

WEDNESDAY at Samford Parklands

Wednesday 5pm to 6pm -  Skill Acquisition (U10 - U13) + Game Training Phase (U14 - U18).

Wednesday 6pm to 7pm -  Discovery Age Groups (U6 - U9)

Once we have seen the attendance numbers and the ability of the Children taking part we may change how the groups are structured and divided so that we can make sure our Children are getting the attention they need. This may include moving Children between groups and changing the age groups of the sessions.

We have been able to get access to an exciting online coaching resource which all players who sign up for the skills sessions will get access too.

mypersonalfootballcoach.com has been designed by a leading Children Skills Coach, Saul Isaakson Hurst and ex colleague of Yanek from his time at Tottenham. Saul has worked as Head of U9 - U12 Skills coaching at both Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspurs.  Once signed up we will give each kid access to the platform where Dave Aldrick, Dave Greenfield and Jason McKee will be able to see how the Children are progressing and also give specific feedback and set goals for Children where needed.

The Skills Sessions will cost $25 for the term and will run for 8 weeks up till the September school holidays.

For further information please email Yanek on DOC@SamfordRangers.org.au

New Hoodies in Stock NOW!! 

Black, with Rangers logo on the chest and "RANGERS" on the back

Available from the Sports Shop in Cash House.

Most sizes available.

$45

We have received the following exciting news from Division 11 Councillor Darren Grimwade.

“I am also pleased to announce an investment of more than $2.7 million for new sports infrastructure to accommodate growth in local sports.
“Projects announced include the construction of two additional, fully lit, tennis courts, an additional senior and junior lit soccer field, warm-up space and parking spaces at Samford Parklands to increase participation in tennis and soccer.

​See Full Story Below.

Hi All,

Starting today (Monday 28th), we will be trialing having the Parklands canteen open for training at the following times:

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Wednesday 5:00pm to 7:30pm

Hot Food and Drink will be available, please come down and support your club.

Just a reminder that skills sessions start tomorrow night (Monday 14th May) at Parklands. 

U6 - U9 age groups will be from 6.30pm - 7.30pm, and
U10 - U13 / U14 - U16 will be from 7:30 to 8:30pm.

​If you could arrive 10 minutes earlier to your session so that we can get things started on time, it would be greatly appreciated.

Please remind your child to bring their own soccer ball to each session. 

See you there!

Commencing Monday 14th May
 
It is that time of the season where as a club we continue our focus on the basics of football and getting better as players!
 
Our Skills Session's will be based on our Football Philosophy and FFA Curriculum of helping our Children to be exciting and attacking players who are comfortable with the ball at their feet.
 
This year we will be doing things slightly differently to the previous years.  We have been able to get access to a unique online coaching platform that will form part of the work outside of the sessions.
 
We will be running the skills sessions on a Monday night, and there will be two groups.
 
These sessions will be taken by Director of Player and Coaching Development, Yanek Pearce and Assistant Head Coach and NPL Women's Player Scottie Walker.
 
We will be utilising the age groups that are described in the FFA Curriculum. 
 
Sessions will be limited to 20 players per coach, therefore 40 players per hour. 
 
Details:
 
Monday at Samford Parklands
 
6:30 - 7:30 Discovery Age Groups (U6 - U9)
 
7:30 - 8:30 Skill Acquisition (U10 - U13) + Game Training Phase (U14 - U18).
 
Register at: http://srfc.majestri.com.au/Event.aspx?enc=6VdLUKndi51cMywDQE%2fpMA%3d%3d
 
Once we have seen the attendance numbers and the ability of the Children taking part we may change how the groups are structured and divided so that we can make sure our Children are getting the attention they need. This may include moving Children between groups and changing the age groups of the sessions.
 
We have been able to get access to an exciting online coaching resource which all players who sign up for the skills sessions will get access too.
 
mypersonalfootballcoach.com has been designed by a leading Children Skills Coach, Saul Isaakson Hurst and ex colleague of Yanek from his time at Tottenham. Saul has worked as Head of U9 - U12 Skills coaching at both Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspurs.  Once signed up we will give each kid access to the platform where Yanek and Scottie will be able to see how the Children are progressing and also give specific feedback and set goals for Children where needed.
 
The Skills Sessions will cost $25 for the term and will run for 7 weeks up till the June/July school holidays.'



Pre-registration is required. 
 
For further information please email Yanek on DOC@SamfordRangers.org.au

​We are pleased to announce that Tim Green will be conducting Goal Keeper Training commencing next week!
Tim is our First Team Goal Keeper in our Capital 2 Men's Team and we are excited to have him on board.

​Sessions are as below:

• Tuesday 6-6:45pm - Junior Girls (Parklands)
• Wednesday 7-7:45pm - Senior Women (Harold Brown)
• Thursday 6-6:45pm - Junior Boys U13's to U16's (Parklands)

We are looking for a highly organised and enthusiastic club member for the position of Events and Fundraising Coordinator.  

This position is critical to the running of club events.  The position involves working with the committee to manage events for the club such as (but not limited to):

• Sign on day
• Junior Trophy Day
• Senior Trophy Night
• ANZAC Day
• Special Olympics
• Motorcycle Swap Meet
• Pub Raffles
• Sponsor Events
• ‘Special’ game nights (e.g. FFA Cup)

Moving forward we are seeking to establish a broad social calendar to provide a range of appropriate entertainment for all Club members and to enhance the appeal of the Club to the wider community and fundraising activities that will support the financial viability of the Club.

​Volunteering for this position will see your $100 volunteer pass returned, plus an extra reward of $250.

​If interested please contact Stu Carter at vp@samfordrangers.org.au or 0401 718 875.

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Hi All,

For anyone still to get there training kit, tonight the Sports Shop will be open from 5:30pm till 7:00pm.

The canteen will be open from 5:00pm.  The usual menu will be available, but we will also have sausage and bread available for $2.

The Sport Shop will be open for anyone still to collect their training kit this week on:

Thursday 5:30pm till 7:00pm

Due to the Rain and no training, the shop will not be open Tuesday and Wednesday

Any issues or questions please email - shop@samfordrangers.org.au

All fields are closed Monday 5th March, Tuesday 6th March. AND Wednesday 7th March.

Their will be NO MINIROOS TRAINING WEDNESDAY.

This Saturday 3rd March we are hosting an Under 12 Carnival at Samford Parklands.

We require Ground Officials throughout the day to be available to members and visitors to answer questions such as the match schedule and what grounds the teams play on and where everything is at the club, such as toilets, canteen, referee room and first aid room.

Ground Officials are required from 8.30am till 6.00pm.

We only need one person at a time and volunteering can be done on an hourly basis.


If available please contact Mick Draper - vpfo@samfordrangers.org.au