Samford Rangers Football Club

Playing Football Since 1973...

6-a-side Rain Policy

Wed 13 Nov 2013, 6:15 PM • Damian Davies

If it pours between now and 7pm keep an eye on the Lyle Gray Field status (top right of this page)

If it's really storming at kick off time or if it starts raining during games, we'll make the call then.

As long as its safe to play games will be on.

2014 Over 30s Women’s Football Competition

Damian Davies

The 2014 season will see the introduction of an Over 30s competition for women which will be run alongside the existing men’s Veto Over 35s competition (http://over35s.sportzvault.com).

The purpose of the new league is to provide female football players over 30 years of age (teams will be permitted five players aged 25yrs+ per team) with an opportunity to play local football in a relaxed, social environment with mates.

Games will consist of 2 x 40 minute halves, with a 10 minute break between halves. A referee is appointed to control each game (no assistant referees are used) and referee’s fees form part of individual’s registration fees. Unlimited interchange is allowed.

If you are interested in forming a Samford Rangers team in this competition, please let me know.

Positions Vacant for 2014

The following positions are coming vacant for 2014. If you would like to get more involved with the club and have any questions please contact Damian Davies. Perhaps you can't fully commit to one of the roles? We are looking for an assistant for each position from 2014 onwards ... share the load.

Committee Positions

None

Management Positions

6-a-side coordinator

Senior, Junior and SSF coordinators

Senior, Junior and SSF registrars

Futsal coordinator

Over35s coordinator

Equipment manager

Many thanks to the outgoing people for all their efforts

Thomas Scherer - Secretary (well he'd like to step back if someone will take over!)

Graham Lee - Over35s Coordinator and past president

Jorge Pinedo - VP Juniors 2013

Jo Tsang - VP SSF 2013 (Jo will be staying on in other roles)

Mark Halle - Equipment manager, Pine Hills Alliance Liaison and past president

Many thanks also to the following people for their ongoing efforts

Peter Mercer - Treasurer

Thomas McGrow - VP

Jo Tsang - VP and SSF Ref coordinator

Lyle Gray - Committee and Groundsman

Adam Sherman - Committee and Sponsorships

Adrian Elmes - DOC

John Sawtell-Rickson - Squirts coordinator

Brendan McGonigle - Over 35s coordinator

Nerida Harvey - Registrar

Kerri Davies - Canteen

Leigh Cusack - Sport Shop

Gary Richards - SSF Referees Coach

Monique Davies - Grants

And Special thanks to all of our team coaches and managers

Tom McGrow Football Brisbane Volunteer of the Year 2013

Damian Davies

Congratulations to Tom McGrow on being awarded the Football Brisbane Volunteer of the Year for 2013 at the end of year gala dinner and awards night on the 18/9.

Tom is a tireless worker for the club all year round and has been for many years now.

This past year alone his official duties include:

Management Committee Member – VP Seniors
Senior registrar
Joint coordinator of our spring 6-a-side competition
Assisting the Junior DOC
Coach of two SSF teams
Player in our City 5 team
Pre-season kick off working bee organiser
Strategic planning subcommittee member

Throughout the season, I think that Monday is the only day that he is unlikely to be at the club.

Tom is well known and liked by many people from many clubs across the FB community.

Tom probably bleeds blue and black and his energy and enthusiasm is a constant source of inspiration for me and other volunteers around the club.

I am sure that he would rather stay out of the limelight but please feel free to say well done next time you see him.

2013 Training locations and times

Sport Shop Hours

c 88 2bd 3c Club Polos. Limited sizes NOW IN STOCK! $ 33

c 88 2bd 3c Club Jacket. Limited sizes NOW IN STOCK! $ 65

c 88 2bd 3c Hoodie. Limited sizes NOW IN STOCK! $ 45 REALLY WARM

Contact Leigh - shop@samfordfootball.org.au

Game socks (black)/Game shorts(black) and Shin pads are available for purchase from the Canteen on a Saturday. Unless the field is closed due to weather.

Brisbane Roar One Goal Program

See how we're going

http://roaronegoal.com.au/club/samford-rangers-football-club/

Grassroots Football in Australia: Development versus Competition

Damian Davies

“Did you win?” is traditionally one of the first questions a grassroots player will be asked when speaking about their game with family and friends.

It is precisely this mentality, that winning comes before development, that needs to be changed and better understood.

Australian football must have a fundamental change as to how the game is played and coached, with this transformation beginning at the grassroots level.

Understandably, there must be a balance between winning and player development, however, the primary objective must be to develop more ‘world class players’.

In the words of Peter Drucker, ‘the best way to predict the future is to create the future’.

And so, the FFA has commenced this journey in scripting the future for player development with the implementation of the Optus Small Sided Football (OSSF) formats.

OSSF are football games designed especially for children, with fewer players on smaller sized fields. The formats of OSSF allow for greater interaction with the ball and involvement in the game.

OSSF meets the developmental needs of younger players whilst maintaining a strong focus on maximum participation fun and enjoyment.

Read the full article here on MyFootballClub