As you would be aware there has been much media and public comment recently about concussion
injuries in sport. We have attached an important document prepared by Football Federation Australia on
this subject which will be of interest to all of your club officials, medical staff and players.
 
Please feel free to distribute to all and/or establish a link on your websites.
 
The link on FFA website is
http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/site/_content/document/00001428-source.pdf

The Asian Cup is our chance to showcase Football to the Queensland and Australian public and to enhance our reputation for staging great sporting events and benefit from long term community, diplomatic and economic benefits that the tournament will generate.  
A huge number of volunteers are needed to run these events and our football community has an
opportunity to be part of one of the largest sporting tournaments in the world.

There will be a wide variety of roles available to volunteers across multiple areas, each requiring different
skills, knowledge and experience. These areas include:

• Accreditation
• Competitions
• Information, Technology and Communication
• Marketing
• Media Operations
• Medical Services & Doping Control
• Protocol
• Training Sites
• Travel and Accommodation Services
• Venue Operations
• Workforce

The success of the Asian Cup will be dependent on a huge team effort and we encourage anyone
passionate about football to sign-up to be part of this once-in-a-generation opportunity.

Applications are now open!
 
For all the details head to http://www.afcasiancup.com/volunteering

If you are a Coach and you hold a valid coaching accreditation (ie you have previously attended either a
community or advanced pathway FFA accredited coaching course) your details have always been
maintained in the National Coaches system.
 
Early this year the FFA started the process of moving these details into the My Football Club database.
Therefore all of your Coaching, Referee, Player details etc can be found via one unique number – your 8
digit FFA number. This process has been evolving over the last couple of months and the FFA have
advised we are almost there.
 
If you attended a coaching course prior to December 2013, your details will already have been updated.
This means you can check your qualification data and reprint a copy of any of your certificates provided
they are still current.
 
If you have attended a course since the 1st
 January 2014, your details may not yet have been merged,
however, it should be available within the next week or so. Once the data merge has been finalised
Football Queensland will be contacting you via email with details on how to check your details and print
your certificate.
 
If you have any further queries go to the Myfootball club website or contact
coaching@footballqueensland.com.au for assistance.

This is a reminder that under the Rules of Competition all players must have a passport style photograph
attached to their ‘My Football Club’ record.
 
Clubs can run a report within My Football Club to identify those players who do not have a photograph
attached and should work quickly to complete this requirement before competition begins.
 
While Football Brisbane would prefer all age groups from U6 up to have identification, we will not be
enforcing this requirement for the U6 to U10 age groups this year. However, as it is possible for U11
players to be borrowed into U12 competitions, these players will require the Photo ID.
 
Clubs are then able to produce the Team sheet for their appropriate team and provide it to the Team
Manager for match days. All Clubs have been provided with this process previously, but it will be placed
on the Football Brisbane Website shortly.

We still have 2-3 positions available for both senior and junior players in each of the following levels:

• Capital League 2
• City League 7
• Under 12 (born 2002)
• Under 13 (born 2001)

There is also some places available in some mini roos teams from Under 6 through to Under 11.

There's plenty of places left in the Squirts program (Under 4/5).

Please contact us if you are interested.

This is the last weekend of games before the school holiday break.

There will be no squirts, mini roos or junior competitive games on the weekends of April 5/6, 12/13, 19/20 and the season will resume on April 26/27.

YES THE SEASON RESUMES ON ANZAC DAY WEEKEND

We to continue through the holidays.

It's great to be able to announce that Pizza Capers Samford have come on board as a club sponsor.  All U6 & U7 will receive a "player of the week" certificate and free kids pizza voucher with no conditions (i.e. the parents don’t have to buy anything to receive the gift)

All members can also receive a FREE bread if ordering online - the code will be valid until 30/06/14 - ONLY at Samford Store.  Click the banner below to order and use the offer code 73849.

Good afternoon Clubs,

Please be aware for the first 5 weeks of fixture, it is advised that Clubs, coaches and parents should check The Washing Line the day before their Team’s matches as there are still some changes happening throughout the competitions with team and venue availabilities still being refined.

The final fixture draw has been set for the first 3 rounds and I will be contacting any Club’s Secretaries if a match involving their club changes but a final check by everyone needs to still be done before the day of each round.

Kind Regards,

Matthew O’Connor

Competitions Administrator – Small Sided Football
Football Brisbane

Football Brisbane have released a memo attempting to clarify what is happening with their junior competitions this year.

In summary:

Miniroos fixtures are out but are only locked in for the first 3 rounds - this affects only our U9 Rangers, U10s and U11s teams

Juniors
U13 BJL competition begins March 22
U12 & U13 non-BJL grading games will continue with competition starting after the Easter break.
Ignore the fixtures on the web until late Friday as they are changing all the time.
We will keep the coaches and managers informed.
Non BJL grades are to be announced on April 4 with the final draws due out April 24

For full details refer to the attached documents

FB Memo 14-11
Season Calendar V11

None of this affects our NW In-house Hub teams from U6-U9

You can access them from our web site Season 2014 > Fixtures & Results > In-House MiniRoos Hub

Age group specific links are:

U6 Samford /Dayboro     http://srdd.leaguerepublic.com/l/fg/1_495335906.html
U7 Samford/Dayboro      http://srdd.leaguerepublic.com/l/fg/1_10769782.html

U8        http://srdd.leaguerepublic.com/l/fg/1_582088207.html
U9        http://srdd.leaguerepublic.com/l/fg/1_494871005.html

There may be some minor adjustments over the next few weeks so please double check your games each week.

Samford Rangers Over 35’s are currently seeking a couple of additional players to join in this season’s Over 35’s competition.  We have three teams, one team in each of Div 1,3 and 4 so all standards can be catered for.  In particular we would love to hear from anyone that is interested in playing the key role of Goalkeeper.  If you are interested contact Chris on 0438 135 715 or 35s@samfordfootball.org.au

No need to worry about rushing around to make dinner on Wednesday nights anymore.
Grab a burger or snag from Damian at the club BBQ after training.

Made from fresh quality goods supplied by the boys at Samford Valley Meats.

Burgers $5, Snags $2, Soft Drinks $2 and Poppers $1

All Miniroos team are now published in the Members Area.

Click the link above and then log in using your registered email address.

Please use the contact us form if you have any trouble.

The 2014 season training schedule has been released along with other important information.  See the training page

Our new approach will foster the development of all players and coaches at all ages and skill levels as the team coaches will learn the appropriate drills and training methods for their teams by running the kids through drills and games with the close assistance of Garry and Arno.  Team play and tactics will also be developed through short small sided games after the drills.

Nerida is a great asset around the club.  She has served in many positions from team manager to secretary as her 5 boys have played their way through the age groups.  This year she has again put her hand up as Junior Registrar and spent many hours entering manual sign on forms in to MyFootballClub and adding members into our membership management system.  Thanks again Nerida.

The Samford Valley Hotel Volunteer of the Month receives a $50 meal voucher courtesy of the pub along the the accolades of course.

To nominate someone for the award please tell us who and why by clicking the button below

Nominations are reviewed and voted on at the monthly committee meeting.

Unfortunately our treasurer Peter Mercer is unable to continue in the position.  He has done a great job for the club in his time, has been an asset to the management committee and wi

We are looking for someone with an accounting background to fill the role.  Please contact us for a copy of the PD and further information.

The City 6 Men's team finished over the top of a gallant Old Boys Over 35s team in the final of the inaugural Pre-season Challenge Cup at Samford Parklands tonight.

The Old Boys were unable to capitalise on a strong first half performance with the City Boys getting away from them 4-1 at the final whistle.

Congratulations to all the teams and players who took part in the in-house carnival.  All the games were played in great spirit and members stayed around and socialised after the games.

Hopefully we can build on the good will generated over the rest of the season.  Many thanks to Garry Bromfield and his helpers for organising and catering the event.

Samford Chemmart is helping to both raise funds and promote awareness for ovarian cancer by inviting prominent Samford male identities to their ‘Colour for a Cause’ event on Saturday 22nd February at 10am. During the month of February they will be asking customers to make a donation in return for a ticket into the draw to have the opportunity of painting Tom McGrow's nails teal at this event.

We feel this is a novel fundraising event that the people of Samford can be involved in to promote a very serious condition that has affected our very own community.

So get into Chemmart and show your support for this event and most importantly let's see who will get to paint Tom's fingernails teal!

From the 2014 grassroots season onwards Small Sided Football will now be referred to as MiniRoos. MiniRoos focuses on the enjoyment and freedom of expression in football for girls and boys up to the age of 11 years. More information will be released in the coming weeks.

The 2014 Season Calendar is available for download by clicking 2014_Season_Calendar.pdf

This document lists the dates for fixture rounds accross all competitions as well as the scheduled Pre-Season and Champion of Champions time frames.

Hello everyone and welcome to Season 2014!

Yes it is that time already.

Please make your way to our new web site page to see How to Sign On in 2014

Read through the instructions carefully as the process has changed this year to use the FFA MyFootballClub web site.

Of course you can still come to the club on Sign On Day, Saturday February 1 from 9am to 3pm.

All senior teams and some juniors have already started training and all other junior and SSF players will start training in age groups on Wednesday February 5.

At this stage we are planning on fielding teams in:

• Capital League 2 Men (Firsts and Reserves)
• City League Men 6 and 7
• City League Women 2
• Over 35s Men Div 1-3
• Over 30s Women
• U12 & U13 BJL
• U12 to U16 Juniors
• U6-U11 Small Sided Football
• Squirts for 3-5 year olds
  

We cater for players of all experience and skill levels and have places open in all teams and age groups so feel free to bring a friend.

Keep an eye on the training web page for updated schedules.

See you all at the club.  Go Rangers!

Senior teams (besides Over 35s) will commence their pre-season training on Thursday January 2, 2014 @ 7pm for the first couple of weeks.  It will then go to 7:30pm from the 16th.
Over 35s Men start training on Monday January 6 @ 7pm.
City league and Over 30s women will start training on Wednesday January 15 @ 7pm.

If you would like to play in any of these teams and want to start getting your fitness up - Men’s, Women’s, Men’s Over 35s and Women’s Over 30s - please contact us or just come down to training.

BJL U12s (squad) training will commence on Tuesday January 14 from 6pm to 7.30pm and will continue the following week on Tuesday and Thursday until the January 31 at which stage we will announce the final team.


BJL U13 start on Thursday January 30 as advised by Andy.

Sign on day is penciled in for Saturday February 1.

All other junior and SSF training will start in the following week.  Pencil in Wednesday February 5.

All training is at Samford Parklands until further notice.
See you all down at the club soon.

Senior teams will commence their preseason training on Thursday the 2nd of January 2014. Refer to our website for further details. 

If you would like to play in any of these teams - Men’s, Women’s, Men’s Over 35s and Women’s Over 30s - please contact us or just comedown to training.

The famous Samford Rangers’ Spring 6-a-side for 2013 finished up on a wet note.

Congratulations to the winners;

Mixed league Butter Chicken (back-to-back) outclassed a gallant Motley Crew 6-1 in the final and in the Men’s competition GLB (runners up the last 2 years) won the final 3-0 over Samford Bridge. 

Samford Rangers FC are pleased to announce the appointments of Garry Bromfield as Director of Football and Arno Tretter as Technical Director for the upcoming 2014 season. 

Both Garry and Arno have played at the highest level of Football in Australia and have a great passion for developing young footballers of all ages.

Garry and Arno return to Samford Rangers FC having previously achieved great success with our Junior Development Program for many years. 

2014 will see the introduction of the Samford Rangers Junior Academy Program. Junior Academy participants will receive additional access to our highly qualified coaches who will be working to the FFA Coaching Curriculum, with a particular emphasis on individual skills acquisition.

Samford Rangers would like to wish all our players, volunteers, sponsors and supporters a Safe and Merry Christmas and a very Happy 2014.