U12 Western Sydney - Gala Day Squads Named Click on the Representative tab for full listing of West & South West teams more -->

Rep Training for U13s, U14s & U16s - ON Rep training IS ON Tonight!

Reminder to all parents that Rep Levy needs to be paid in full prior to receiving rep uniform. Payments can be made tonight to Deirdre or Julie. more -->

Important Info regarding - Round 7 Hi All,

Due to the heavy rain washing out all ground venues and alternative venues it has been decided that Round 7 for Western Sydney West Juniors competition is deemed a Washout round, this is for all games in the Auskick, U10s, U12s White and U12s Black.
For club information there is a Youth game slot available at Bensons Lane it is 8:30am if there is a club who wishes to.. CLICK ON MORE more -->

U16 Representative Team Announced Please click on the Representative Tab above to display the 2009 U16 Western Sydney Representative squad more -->

U13 & U14 Representative Teams Named Click on the Representative Football Tab for the 2009 U13 & U14 Western Sydney Representative teams. more -->

U12 Representative Teams - Expression of Interest for Coaches and Trainers GSJ Western Sydney is calling for Expressions of Interest for Coaches and Trainers for their U12 Representative teams attending a Gala Day on the June Long Weekend.

There are two teams to be selected, Sydney South West (including Rooty Hill, Hills Lions and Quakers Hill) and West.

If you are interested please fill out the application form, addressing the required criteria,click on more more -->

Under 16s Regional representative training and selection Please read training update from Colin Amos (Coach).... more -->

ROUND 2 Games - Sat 4/4/09 Due to the recent rain in the Sydney Basin and Lower Mountains, all grounds, except two, are closed with this in mind it has been decided by the Regional Managers to Declare Round 2 a Washout for the West Junior and Western Sydney Youth Competitions.

Please pass this along to all affected Coaches and Club officials. more -->

Invitation for Western Sydney Regional U13, U14 & U16 Representative Train On Squads 2009 Date: Monday 23 March 2009
Time: 5:45pm for 6:00pm start
Ground: Greenway Park,
Location: Greenway Drive, Carnes Hill

Eligibility: U13’s born 1996, U14’s born 1995, U16’s born 1994 & 1993


See attached for more details more -->

WESTERN SYDNEY UMPIRE TRAINING DETAILS FOR 2009 Umpire training will be held in 3 locations across Western Sydney as outlined below:


Monarch Field – Monday nights 6pm – 7.30pm
Monarch Field is on Fields Road, Macquarie Fields

Umpires Coach: Jeremy Boland
(email) maitreyakennels@iprimus.com.au
(mobile) 0400 417 870
(phone) 9618 0373



Whalan Reserve – Tuesday nights 6pm – 7.30pm (This training base will move to Blacktown Olympic Park when the new AFL facility opens)
Whalan Reserve is off Debrincat Ave, Whalan

Umpires Coach: John Dimond
(email) jdimond@bigpond.com
(mobile) 0427 155 915



Dukes Oval – Thursday nights 6pm – 7.30pm (please note first 2 weeks 26/2/09 and 5/3/09 training will be at Nepean HS, Great Western Highway, Emu Plains on the AFL Field)
Dukes Oval is on Corner of Park St and Great Western Highway, Emu Plains

Umpires Coach is: Darius Samojlowicz
(email) samojd@hillsgrammar.nsw.edu.au
(mobile) 0413 489 558

All current umpires and new umpires are encouraged to attend training regularly, as by attending training you will learn more about the game, develop umpiring skills, learn the current law interpretations, and most importantly have fun and make new friends. more -->

Youth Representative Coaches GSJ – Western Sydney is calling for Expressions of Interest for Coaches, Assistant Coaches and Trainers for their 13s, 14s and U16 2009 Representative teams.

If you are interested please fill out the attached form and send to the Western Sydney Youth TPP coordinator (please use tab key to toggle between the required fields)

For more details contact Chris Crowe GSJ – Western Sydney Youth TPP coordinator email: cacrowe@bigpond.net.au



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Introducing the Western Sydney Pioneers Hi all,

I hope everyone is going well.

I am writing to introduce myself and to provide you some information regarding the new AFL NSW/ACT TPP Zone, the Western Sydney Pioneers.

It is an exciting time for AFL in the area and I look forward to working with you to identify and help "pioneer" an effective pathway for players to reach their potential.

For your information, please see below for timelines and coaches of all age groups.

I endeavour to touch base over the next few weeks to introduce myself and look forward to working with you in the future.

In the meantime, please feel free to contact me.

Kind regards,
Nathan

KEY FACTS & DATES:

Under 18
Nathan Bibby Colin Amos & Andrew McLean
Head coach Assistant coaches
Everley Park, Boundary Rd, South Granville
Training on Monday and Wednesday, 6.00pm to 7.30pm.
19th to 23rd January 2009 -Under 18 State Zone Trials, Coffs Harbour

Under 16
Alan Moeller Phil Lane
Head coach Assistant coach
Call for player nominations emailed to Clubs and posted on www.aflnswact.com.au Nominations close Monday 12th January 2009
Training will commence Monday 9th February 2009. Venues are to be confirmed. One training session per week.
21st to 23rd April 2009 -Under 15 & Under 16 State Zone Trials, Riverview

Under 15
Rob Murie Michael Tapping
Head coach Assistant coach
Call for player nominations emailed to Clubs and posted on www.aflnswact.com.au Nominations close Monday 12th January 2009
Training will commence Monday 9th February 2009. Venues are to be confirmed. One training session per week.
21st to 23rd April 2009 -Under 15 & Under 16 State Zone Trials, Riverview

Under 14
Shane Jorgensen Gary Delaney
Head coach Assistant coach
GSJ Western Sydney (SW ,SSW & North Clubs) participate in the Regional Carnival on June Long Weekend
Date of squad announcement to be confirmed.
Under 13 & Under 14 State Zone Trials. Dates and venues are to be confirmed (Mid October)

Under 13
Stephen Bawden
Head coach
GSJ Western Sydney (SW ,SSW & North Clubs) participate in the Regional Carnival on June Long Weekend
Date of squad announcement to be confirmed.
Under 13 & Under 14 State Zone Trials. Dates and venues are to be confirmed (Mid October)



Nathan Bibby
Western Sydney Zone Manager
Level 3 East - ANZ Stadium
Homebush Bay NSW 2127
Ph: (02) 8746 0290 | Fax: (02) 8746 0290 | Mob: 0427 515 969 more -->

Western Sydney Pioneers U18s Squad Announced Hi all,

The Western Sydney Pioneers squad for the Under 18s State Zone Trials to be held in Coffs Harbour January 2009, was announced last Friday 12th December on www.aflnswact.com.au


It was exciting to see so many talented players try out for the squad and we congratulate the players who made the final squad. It is an exciting achievement for these players as they are part of the inaugural squad for the Western Sydney Pioneers.


Please find attached the final squad and the "Agreed Practices" TPP coaches use when making selections for final squads to compete in State Zone Trials.

Key dates to remember for the Western Sydney Pioneers Under 18s:


Training sessions

Venue:

Everley Park, Boundary Rd, South Granville

Dates:

2008
Wednesday 17th

2009
Wednesday 7th
Monday 12th
Wednesday 14th

State Zone Trials

Monday 19th - Friday 23rd
Games played on 20th, 21st and 22nd

Thank you for your time and if you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact me.


Kind regards,
Nathan





Nathan Bibby
Western Sydney Zone Manager
Level 3 East - ANZ Stadium
Homebush Bay NSW 2127
Ph: (02) 8746 0290 | Fax: (02) 8746 0290 | Mob: 0427 515 969 more -->

GWFA Magpies now AFL Sydney West Magpies At the recent AGM & subsequent Extra Ordinary meeting, it was voted that the GWFA be dissolved to make way for the AFL (NSW/ACT) restructuring of administrating Australian Rules Football in the Greater Sydney Basin. Now known as AFL Sydney West, the "Association" becomes a Sub Committee of the new Governing body known as AFL Greater Sydney Juniors, uniting all the satillite associations under the one set of rules (these new rules can be found in the "DOCUMENTS" section on the left hand menu)... more -->

Former local Junior, Earl Shaw: 2005 Sydney Swans Fantastic news and promotion of talent for greater western Sydney more -->