LAWS OF THE GAME 2011 - 2012 - August 2011

FIFA has released the 2011-2012 Laws of the Game and these have been added to the website.  The 2011-2012 Laws of the game can be found under the "Laws" drop down menu, sub menu "Laws of the Game" and then click on the PDF symbol at the bottom of the page for the 2011-2012 Laws of the Game or under the sub menu "Law Questions", then the sub sub menu "FIFA Laws of the Game 2011-2012".

You can also click on the following PDF symbol to view the material: 

THE LATEST HANDBOOK FOR THE 2011 SEASON - April 2011

The new 2011 Handbook has been prepared by the secretary and is available on the website.  It can be found under the "Handbook" section of the web site.  Why not take a look so that you understand what is required for the 2011 season.  It has some interesting and valuable information.  This can be found by clicking on the drop down menu "Members Information".  Especially, please note the new Team Sheet!

You can also go straight to this information by clicking on the following word symbol:

FOOTBALL NSW CIRCULAR - UPDATED HOT WEATHER POLICY - February 2011

Football NSW has issued an updated circular (1st February, 2011) on Hot Weather which has been added to the website under the "Referees' Documents" link. 

If you want to go directly there now by clicking on the following pdf symbol:

PERSONAL TRAINING & FITNESS - January, 2011

The Committee is pleased to advise that it has secured the services of a Professional Trainer to get us all fit for the start of the season.  Details of the Training program are as follows: Commencing Tuesday, 1^st February for 10 consecutive Tuesday nights.  The Venue is Greystanes Sports Ground on Merrylands Road Greystanes, almost opposite Kippax Street.  There are two session as follows:

6.30 pm session for the TAP participants and members who are seeking a hard physical workout;

7.30 pm for Members seeking to get fit;

Both sessions will be taken by Marco Divitale, a professional trainer;

• Should the grounds be affected by wet weather and not be safe for training, the secretary will know by say 2pm.   A decision will be made and posted on the web site so that you have ample time to know if training has been cancelled;

• There is a client consultation form which the trainer needs completed.  Copies can be obtained from the secretary!  Marco especially needs to know if you have any condition and the disclaimers on pages 4, is for a parent/guardian to sign should the participant be under 18 years of age;

• Please fill out and take the form with you on the first attendance night;

Special requirements:  Each participant needs to bring:-

•   Sufficient amount of water/water bottle. Most parks have taps available should more water be required;

•   A towel. Some exercises may involve laying on the towel so please ensure you are comfortable with the size of your towel;

•   Hat and applied sunscreen are optional but recommended at all times;

•   Any medical aids that you may require (Asthma Inhaler, etc.) 

Training is free for members, and the cost will be met by the Association.  The Committee encourages active members to attend.

2011 REFEREES COURSES - January, 2011

In 2011, GDSRA will be holding a number of courses for people who wish to become soccer referees, ‘club’ referees or just want to learn and understand the laws of the game.  Local GDSFA details and procedures will also be explained.  The venue for the first course will be at Merrylands Bowling, Recreation and Sports Club, Oxford Street, Merrylands and will run from 6:30 pm to 9:15 pm each night.  The first course starts on Monday 14th February, 2011.  Courses run for five nights - Click on the red button below for details.