2010

Stingrays are proud to announce 2011 Coaching line up

October 13, 2010

Head Coach : Brett Wallin
Reserve coach: Zivko Jovanovski
Head coach assistant: Julia Weir
Junior Technical Advisor: Alan Sheldrick
U16 Coach Sarah Gollop & Graham Shaw
U14 Alan Sheldrick
U12 Zivko Jovanovski
Development Coordinator Craig Chapman
The Stingrays are sorry that Carl Webster recently withdrew from the panel and would like to thank him for his great contribution in 2010

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Join us this weekend (16/10) in Newcastle - Bus seats available

October 12, 2010

The Stingrays finally say goodbye to the 2010 season with a match against Newcastle W League outfit this Saturday in Newcastle. A number of bus tickets remain so please join us. The bus will leave from the Fraternity at 8:30am and return at 7:00pm with the game kicking off at 1:00pm. Cost $25.00 per ticket.
Contact Rob 0413 19 4463 to book your seat.

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Stingrays match it with South Australia's best!

October 05, 2010

Well the Illawarra / St.George Dragons did the area proud at the weekend while in the middle of Australia the Illawarra Stingrays did themselves proud with 2 outstanding results

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Good luck to all Stingrays players competing in the State Titles in Dubbo next week

October 01, 2010

Go Girls!

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Stingrays off to Adelaide!

October 01, 2010

Dual Arrive Alive Women’s Premier League Champions the Illawarra Stingrays will be in Adelaide this weekend for two matches against top flight opposition.
Extract Fnsw website

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2011 WPL teams announced - competition expanded

October 01, 2010

Blacktown Spartans
Central Coast FC
Illawarra Stingrays
Marconi Stallions
Macarthur Rams
Manly United FC
Inter United
Sutherland Sharks
Southern Branch
North West Sydney Koalas
Sydney University
Western NSW Panthers

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Stingrays take on Sydney FC

October 01, 2010

Reigning W-League Champions Sydney FC defeated Arrive Alive Women’s Premier League Premiers Illawarra Stingrays 4-0 in a trial match in Wollongong on Monday evening.
Football NSW Ross Anderson reports

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Join the Stingrays at the Races on 20th November 2010

September 19, 2010

Tickets are $65 each which includes entry, two course lunch, three drink tickets,race book, lucky door prizes, best dressed. Only 100 tickets available and going fast. Gates open at 11.00 am lunch served around 12.30.
Contact Leanne on 0421205436.

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Illawarra Stingrays vs Sydney FC W League this Monday

September 17, 2010

The Stingrays will take on the 2010 Sydney FC W league team this Minday at 7:30 at JJ Kelly Park

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Positions available in Stingrays coaching panel for 2011

September 07, 2010

A number of coaching positions have become available in the Stingrays coaching panel for 2011. Vacancies are across elite and grass root development and individual squads.

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Congratulations to Joel Ritchie and Illawarra Mercury for FNSW 2010 Media Awards

September 19, 2010

Joel Ritchie from the Illawarra Mercury was honoured for his efforts in promoting football in the Illawarra. In particular Joel has been a fantastic supporter of the Illawarra Stingrays and we thank him for his support.

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Stingrays vacation clinic 27th - 30th September

September 01, 2010

The Stingrays will be holding a vacation clinic for players under the age of 16 years. The clinic will be held at JJ Kelly Park from 9 - 12 each day with local and international female footballers.
Cost $45 per day for 3 days ($135) OR $160 for the 4 days.
Please provide your name, age and phone number to Rob Mckie at rob.mckie@infocus.com.au or ring 04131 94463

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2011 Stingrays Trial Dates

August 12, 2010

As per Football NSW rules the Illawarra Stingray trials will begin on Sunday 17th October 2010 and will end on Sunday October 24th 2010. Trials will be held at J.J.Kelly Park Wollongong on the outside fields.

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Far South W12/W14 & W16 teams Announced

September 03, 2010

Congratulations to all the players selected for the squads. Teams are below

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Illawarra Stingrays 2010 League Champions and Grand Final Winners

August 23, 2010

Congratulations to the players on a fantastic game. Congratulations to the whole club and community who came out to support the girls and enjoy the spectacle of women's football!

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Project 22 - 2011

August 24, 2010

Football NSW are excited to announce the Project22 Program for 2011 and as such call for expressions of interest from talented young footballers to trial.
Expression of Interest Forms attached

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Limited number of caps now also available

August 20, 2010

Caps will be on sale on Sunday for $10 each but be early.

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Get your limited edition Stingrays Grand Final Supporters gear NOW!

August 16, 2010

Limited edition pink Grand Final shirts available for $12 each. Sizes extra small to extra large. Contact us on info@illawarrastingrays.com.au or 0413 194 463 to order.
The shirts can be collected from Infocus Wollongong after 3:00pm on Friday 20th or at the girls last training session JJ Kelly Park after 6:00pm that Friday.

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Illawarra Stingrays Presentation Night

August 12, 2010

The Illawarra Stingrays Presentation Night will be held on Saturday 28th August at the Fraternity Club Fairy Meadow.
Tickets are $40 for adults and $20 for children under the age of 16 years. Dress Smart Casual.

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Illawarra Stingrays Grand Final bound in 2010 - Joel Ritchie Illawarra Mercury reports

August 09, 2010

Stingrays win spot in grand final
If Manly provide the best contest going around, they may as well hand over the grand final trophy to to the Stingrays straight away.
That was the sentiment floating around JJ Kelly Park after Illawarra thrashed the pretenders 3-1 in yesterday's major semi-final.

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Did you want a photo from the Matilda's visit

August 07, 2010

Photographs taken at the dinner or either of the two clinics can be viewed and purchased from www.rassphotos.com

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Port Kembla Under 12's send their thanks for the Matilda's clinic

August 07, 2010

Port Kembla U12's joined approx 250 players for the Matilda's clinic.
Just a quick note to say thank you to you and your team at The
Stingrays. Our girls had a great day. Also please pass on our appreciation to The Matildas and their coach for their time. Their friendly and easy going approach was really good.Rob Gansl, Manager Port Kembla U12G.
AND WE ENJOYED HAVING YOU THERE AS WELL!

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Can you make a better hat than this?

August 05, 2010

Why not make one and wear it to the game on Sunday. We could have a hat parade for a bit of interest.

Photo - Illawarra Stingrays Rebecca Garland wears her self styled fashion hat while supporting the Stingrays at Ison Park last Sunday, phot courtesy Andy Zakeli Illawarra Mercury

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Back-to-back premierships for Stingrays - Illawarra Mercury's Joel Ritchie reports

August 05, 2010

They might not have produced the avalanche of goals the form guide predicted, but the Stingrays secured back-to-back titles with a 2-0 win over Southern Branch yesterday.

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Australian Sports Commission - Shellharbour Family Sports Expo

August 05, 2010

The Australian Sports Commission is holding a family sports expo to introduce children and their parents to the wide range of club sports and physical activities available in Shellharbour.

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Go Trudy

July 31, 2010

Stingrays Reserve grade keeper Trudy Burke will step into the big time in tomorrow’s premiership-deciding match against Southern Branch. The 19-year-old will make her debut in place of injured No1 Sarah Gollop. Picture: KIRK GILMOUR Illawarra Mercury

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Westfield W League Illawarra outfit oooooh so Close

July 31, 2010

With the demise of the Central Coast Mariners W League team, the Illawarra this week briefly flirted with the idea of a locally based outfit to fill the void.

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Thanks from the Constable Family - Cayla U16's

July 31, 2010

I just wanted to say thankyou to everyone so much for their support and concern for Cayla. I'm so proud of being a part of the Illawarra Stingrays, they are not a club we are all family in the Constable's eyes, Catrina.

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South Coast Futsal Trials

July 31, 2010

The Taipans are your local representative club in the McDonalds NSW Super
League competition.

We have trials for the new season which starts in late September for all
interested players who wish to keep their skills up and learn new skills
whilst many players are cooling off their boots.

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Home turf decider spurs on Stingrays - Illawarra Mercury's Joel Ritchie reports

July 31, 2010

Stingray Caitlin Danyi has the chance to atone for missing last year's grand final after it was announced yesterday Balls Paddock would again host the decider.

Danyi watched Illawarra's 2009 triumph from the sidelines due to a knee injury, but is pleased the decider will return to Bulli on August 22.

The 19-year-old declared the prospect of another "home" decider a mighty carrot for the re

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Be one of the first 100 to regisiter for a free coaching clinic with Westfield Matildas and their coach Tom Sermanni

July 28, 2010

Be one for the first 100 to register for this once in a life time opportunity. Register by sending your name age and phone number to info@illawarrastingrays.com.au. Places are limited to the first 100 to register.
The clinic will be held at WIN stadium on Friday 6th August from 10am.
The Stingrays and Football South Coast are very proud to host this event.

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Join us for Dinner with Tom Sermanni and the Matilda's along with Leanne Grantham Head of Women's Football FFA, Thursday 5th August.

July 28, 2010

BOOK NOW TIME IS RUNNING OUT
This is a great opportunity to find out what is happening with Women's Football in Australia while getting to meet some of those champions who brought back the Asian World Cup Trophy earlier this year.
stay tuned about our celebrity MC for the night and coacing clinics for local players.

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News Flash! The Stingrays along with FSC are hosting a visit by Tom Sermanni and the Matilda's. Keep the 5th and 6th August Free

July 22, 2010

The Stingrays and FSC have just received advice that Tom Sermanni and the Matilda's will be visiting us on the 5th and 6th August so keep those dates free. There will be a range of clinics along with a reception. We have been telling FFA how stron female football in the Illawarra is, here is our chance to show it! More details to follow

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Be one of the first to take advantage of free Sydney FC membership for junior players aged 12 or under

July 22, 2010

Sydney FC and Football South Coast have recently signed a landmark agreement which provides each with new and far reaching benefits. The centrepiece is that each Football South Coast junior player aged 12 or under signed up for the Sydney FC Junior Blues Membership are entitled to free entry to each of Sydney FC's 15 home games for the 2010-2011 Hyundai A League season.

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Illawarra Mercury - Adrian Alston reports 'Stingrays: blood, pain and almost glory

July 14, 2010

To say the weekend was rough for Stingray Jess Cooper would be an understatement.

It ended on Sunday night with the stand-in captain sitting on the JJ Kelly Park sidelines, head in her hands as the Wollongong side wasted its first chance to seal back-to-back premierships.

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Illawarra Mercury Reports - Manly keep Stingrays at bay, Joel Ritchie

July 14, 2010

The Stingrays will have to wait a little longer to clinch back-to-back premierships after a 1-1 draw with Manly last night.
Illawarra could have sealed their second straight title with victory at JJ Kelly Park, but will have to wait at least another week after defender Lisa Gilbert and Manly's Lisa Morrison traded first-half goals.

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Football NSW's Ross Anderson previews Round 15 Arrive Alive Women's Premier League

July 08, 2010

Only three more rounds remain after this weekend’s matches in the Arrive Alive Women’s Premier League. The composition of the top four looks pretty close to settled unless some major upsets intervene in the next couple of weeks.

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Infocus free Superannuation seminar

July 08, 2010

Learn how to use your superannuation to invest in the property market, with professional, straight forward and easy to understand information and advice.
Wednesday 21st July 6:30

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Keely Dodd up and personal with her Everton Heros

Under 12's player Keely Dodd recently had the opportunity to get up and personal with some of her Everton Heros

July 08, 2010

The Australian Everton Supporters Club in Conjunction with Everton FC were able to organise several special functions for its members. One of these was a question and signing session with the players and coaching staff on Tuesday night at the Marriot hotel in Sydney. Places were limited with up to 200 people invited. As a member I was able to secure two tickets to the function.

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BaiMed Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic

July 07, 2010

The Illawarra Stingrays enjoy proud support and professional injury management through BaiMed Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic.
You can to, simply ring 4227 1990 or email Mick and the team on admin@baimedphysio.com.au

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NAIDOC Week 4th - 11 July 2010

July 07, 2010

NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia each July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC is celebrated not only in Indigenous communities, but by Australians from all walks of life. The week is a great opportunity to participate in a range of activities and to support your local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander co

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McDonalds Kick Start - Grants for Players aged 10 - 17yrs

July 02, 2010

McDonald’s are a key supporter of junior player development in NSW with the provision of thirty (30) McDonald’s Kick Start grants (each valued at $500). Football NSW and McDonald’s would like to encourage all NSW registered players between 10 and 17 years to apply.

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Stingrays clinic capped as 100 show up on Monday nights

June 29, 2010

The coaching clinics for girls established by the Stingrays are providing so succesful, numbers have had to be capped at 100. The support and reponse has been overwhelming and we are humbled by all the positive feedback and the obvious strenght of women's football in the area.
Stay tuned for another major announcement regarding the development clinics.

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Tahmoor Clinic pulls a big crowd

June 29, 2010

Friday 25th June saw the Stingrays take their training to Tahmoor for the evening. An invitation was given to local clubs to come and watch or participate in the training session. Approximately sixty youngsters took up the opportunity. We were blown away by the response, and already having signed some talented players from the area we knew there would be plenty more on show.

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Football NSW's Ross Anderson reviews Round 14 Arrive Alive WPL

June 30, 2010

The surprises of the last few weeks in the Arrive Alive Women’s Premier League didn’t really continue into Round 14. There were certainly some close matches and one or two blow outs but games went pretty much to the form book as the teams work there way into the last few weeks of the season proper prior to the finals.
visit www.footballnsw.com.au for a full review

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Keep up to date with Football Stars of Tomorrow

June 29, 2010

Go the our Links page and click on the link for all the latest information

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Congratulations to Rob McKie - Local Hero Nomination

June 29, 2010

We may have a lot of other names for him but congratulations to Rob Mckie who was nominated by the Stingrays for a Local Hero Award through local Radio station I98FM and AMH. We managed to keep this a big surprise and he was presented with his certificate during the recent Marconi game. All would agree Rob is the heart and engine of our club and has been from day one. CONGRATULATIONS ROB!

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Fair Go Racism is not funny - Play by the Rules

June 29, 2010

FOLLOWING a series of racial comments both in rugby league and AFL over recent weeks, the head of one of sport’s premier ‘fair play’ programs is concerned the problem runs far deeper than a few wisecracks.

Steve Rossingh, Executive Director of the Northern Territory Department of Natural Resources, Environment, The Arts and Sport and co-chair of Play by the Rules, a national initiative to enco

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Kristen Lee becomes cover girl for the week's Illawarra Mercury's Zest liftout

June 23, 2010

After taking out Player of the Match in last weekend's game against Marconi, Kristen Lee this week became a cover girl for the Illawarra Mercury's Zest lift out.

Kristen was featured in an article covering the both the physical and social benefits of sport (football)for people of all ages.

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Layne Beachley's Aim for the Stars Foundation

June 23, 2010

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Stingrays Development overwhelming response

June 22, 2010

Stingrays management and coaching staff were overwhelmed by the interest in a free coaching clinic for girls aged 16 years and under. Invitations were sent to all junior clubs and a great many took the opportunity to send players. Over 60 players attended which was beyond our wildest dream.

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Congratulations to Courtney Belsito and Anne Mayo

June 22, 2010

Both girls have been selected in the NSW under 17 side. Courtney is with us from P22 and Anne is with NSWIS this year.

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GO Girls Communities NSW - Sport and Recreation Holiday Camps

June 22, 2010

It is that time of the year again. Communities NSW - Sport and Recreation are again offering the Go Girls school holiday activities.
The clinics are for girls aged 6 - 12 years and will be offered at Fairy Meadow and Dapto.
For more information or to register call 131302.
You are bound to see Stingray instructors Jess and Kristen there

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Stingrays offer exciting new free development opportunity for local players under 16 years

June 13, 2010

The Stingrays are pleased to announce that through the generous support of our sponsors Illawarra Coal and GPT we are able to offer development opportunities for players aged 9 - 16yrs.

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SBS State of Play: Is Soccer in Australia as healthy as it looks?

June 11, 2010

Insight comes from Sydneys Marconi Stadium, to talk about the future of soccer.
This very informative program was screened earlier this week. It is repeated on Monday 14/6 at 3:30pm if you would like to catch it.

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Football NSW's Ross Anderson Previews Round 12

June 11, 2010

The World Cup starts this weekend and a number of our Arrive Alive Women’s Premier League stars are off to cheer for The Socceroos in South Africa.
For a full preview www.footballnsw.com.au

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Australian Matildas star Ellyse Perry will be the new face and host of Football NSW’s award winning program Football Stars of Tomorrow when it premier

June 08, 2010

At only 19, Ellyse Perry is a unique Australian sportswoman, representing Australia in both cricket and football.
The talented rising star was delighted upon accepting the role as Football Stars of Tomorrow’s new host for 2010
For the full story www.footballnsw.com.au

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FootballNSW Ross Anderson Reviews Round 11 Arrive Alive Women's Premier League

June 08, 2010

All the rain this week saw many games washed out. Ross Anderson reviews those that were able to go ahead. For a full review visit www.footballnsw.com.au

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Live coverage of Australia vs USA Game Saturday 5th June at the Fraternity

June 04, 2010

Players, friends and family are welcome to attend. Coverage from 10pm - game commences 10:30

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FIFA-inspired WORLD RECORD attempt for charity YouTube campaign

June 01, 2010

Soccer, technology and compassion will combine to help save lives on Thursday 10 June, during a world record attempt for football freestyling.
From the Football NSW Website

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Enjoy the World Cup celebrations at the Fraternity - The Cosmopolitan Cup

June 01, 2010

Visit the Fraternity during the FIFA World Cup to enjoy all the excitement of the tournament and also to be eligible for great prizes and give aways.

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Matilda's win AFC Asian Cup!

June 01, 2010

The Westfield Matildas have braved one of their toughest ever encounters to beat DPR Korea on penalties and win the 2010 AFC Women’s Asian Cup.

read more form the Football Australia website

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Congratulations to the Matildas!

May 28, 2010

Following their defeat of Japan last night the Matildas have secured a place in the Asian Cup Final and more importantly a spot in the 2011 World Cup. Go the Matilda's!
The AFC Final will be broadcast on ABC TV on Sunday so check your guide for times.

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Football NSW Ross Anderson reviews Round 9 of the Arrive Alive NSW WPL

May 24, 2010

At J.J.Kelly Park the Illawarra Stingrays met Southern Branch.

Unfortunately for Southern Branch this match was over by half time. Michelle Carney opened the scoring for the locals in the 13th minute and then proceeded to add three more goals to her tally prior to half time.
For the full report visit www.footballnsw.com.au

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De Vanna breaks leg as Matilda's move into semi finals of Asian cup

May 24, 2010

Lisa De Vanna came on early in the second half for Sarah Walsh and was immediately in the action.
For a full report visit www.footballaustralia.com.au

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Sam Muscat sets new club record scoring 10 goals against Southern Division

May 23, 2010

The Illawarra Stingrays senior squads went on a goal scoring spree winning 14 nil in Reserve grade and 10 nil in First grade this weekend. Sam Muscat set a new club record scoring 10 of her side's 14 goals, no wonder they call her 'smiley'.
The Junior grades were less lucky unable to convert the same number of opportunities with losses to the U12's and U16's and a win to the U14's.

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Infocus Money Management Seminar for family and friends of the Illawarra Stingrays Wednesday 19th May 2010

May 18, 2010

Joe and the team at Infocus Money Management are hosting another information session tomorrow evening to coincide with junior training times.

The session is open to all members of the Stingray family, players and supporters, friends and families.

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Football Stars of Tomorrow goes prime time on ONE HD in 2010

May 18, 2010

Football NSW release about the award winning Football NSW television program Football Stars of Tomorrow will returning for its fifth season

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Stingrays support Combined High Schools Representative Team

May 18, 2010

First Grade Coach Brett Wallin reports
Every year we try and play a friendly match between the Stingrays Combined Senior squad and the southern CHS team. This year was no different as we hosted Greg best and the girls at JJ Kelly Park on Wed 12th May.
The Stingrays are proud to support this initiative

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Matilda's Games Live on ABC TV

May 17, 2010

Football Australia website
The Westfield Matildas AFC Asian Cup entire campaign will be broadcast on the ABC network, enabling the team to get maximum media coverage of their bid to bring the cup back from China. The fans will get to see every minute of every Australian match in the tournament.

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Stingrays remain top of the Table after beating Macarthur 2 -0 yesterday

May 17, 2010

A late kick off did not deter the Illawarra Stingrays who defeated last years other Grand Finalists Macarther Rams yesterday 2 - 0. A win to the U16's and draws to Reserve grade and the U12's also gave a healthy boost the the club championship table.

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Michelle Heyman Player of the Year W League

Breaking News - Michelle Heyman called into Matilda's squad leaving for China tomorrow

May 10, 2010

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Hannah Minogue in action during 2008 GF win

Congratulations to Sarah Gollop and Hannah Minogue this weekend for their 100th game for the Illawarra Stingrays

May 07, 2010

This weekend is not only Mother's Day, a fundraiser for Ovarian Cancer reaseach but will also be of significance to two Illawarra Stingrays players, Hannah Minogue and Sarah Gollop who will both be playing their 100th game for the club this weekend.
Congratulations to both girls this is a great effort!

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Join us this week when we join forces with Inter Lions on Mother's Day to raise funds for Ovarian Cancer Research

May 04, 2010

In 2008 the Illawarra Stingrays and Inter Lions joined forces to raise money for Breast Cancer care and research. With both teams now in Premier League we will again join forces this time to raise money for Ovarian Cancer research.

For a great Mother's Day with great football entertainment and to raise money for a good cause you shouldn't be anywhere else but JJ Kelly Park this Sunday.

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Sports Administration Courses in Wollongong

May 07, 2010

2nd June 2010 - Treasurer Basics for Sporting Clubs
9th June 2010 - Retaining and Recruiting Volunteers

Click below for application form

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Football NSW's Ross Anderson reviews Round 6 of the Arrive Alive WPL

May 04, 2010

Another big weekend of football in the Arrive Alive Women’s Premier League, with the top of the table clash between Manly United FC and Illawarra Stingrays at Cromer Park heading the bill.
For a full review of the round go to www.footballnsw.com.au

Photo Courtesy Graham Carr NWS Koala's/FootballNSW

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Jayde Cunningham in action in 2009 WPL GF

Three Stingrays join the long arm of the law!

May 04, 2010

Congratulations to Jayd Cunningham, Hayley Kerrigan and Ashleigh Francis who have recently been accepted in the NSW Police Service Academy. We wish the girls the best of luck with their new careers. We already know they look spectacular in blue!

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Stingrays Race Day great success

May 04, 2010

In an event that seems to get more fun each year about 80 members of the the Illawarra Stingrays converged on Kembla Grange on Saturday 24th April. From all accounts a great day was had by all with some individuals winning up big. We must thank Leanne Bullivant for organising the day.

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Tim Cahill Gala Dinner - to help fight Children's Cancer

May 04, 2010

18th May in the Grand Ballroom - Hilton Hotel Sydney

For more information visit www.cancercouncil.com.au/timcahillfund

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Football NSW's Ross Anderson reviews Round 5 of the WPL

April 27, 2010

Football NSW's Ross Anderson reviews round 5 off the Arrive Alive Women's Premier League, whilst also advocating for a bronze statue of Michelle Carney, who could argue with that!

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Football NSW's Ross Anderson reviews round 4 - WPL

April 20, 2010

The fourth round of action in the Arrive Alive Women’s Premier League produced a mix of surprises and brilliance as the two leading teams remained undefeated and others grabbed their first points of 2010.
For a full review of all games go to www.footballnsw.com.au

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Illawarra Stingrays show support on Youth Homelessness Matters Day.

April 16, 2010

Michelle Carney, Hannah Minogue and Kristen Lee attended a local event held this week at Southern Youth and Family Services to raise awareness to Youth Homelessness.

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Emily Matthews talks football and P22

April 16, 2010

Emily Matthews was been a stallwart of the Stingrays over recent years in both the U12's and U16's, even having a run in reserve Grade during the 2009 season. Emily is enjoying P22 this year, this is what she had to say..

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Stingrays player Jessica Jovanovski talks about Project 22

April 14, 2010

We spoke to Stingrays player Jessica Jovanovski recently about her football and how she is finding Project 22.

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FootballNSW Ross Anderson Reviews Round 3 Arrive Alive Women's Premier League

April 13, 2010

The Illawarra Stingrays took on North West Sydney Koalas on Sunday 11th April.

Photo courtesy of Graham Carr

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Congratulations to Jessica Jovanoski and Lucy Nolan competing in the 2010 Wesfield FFA Junior Championships for girls being held in the ACT

April 07, 2010

Congratulations to Lucy and Jessica both Stingrays (U14)players participating in P22 and selected to participate in the championships. Lucy is currently equal second highest goal scorer. For more information and to keep up to date with their progress visit www.footballnsw.com.au. Well done girls!

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Action hots up at the Fraternity Club during April and May

April 06, 2010

There is heaps happening at the Fraternity club during April and May. Read more or visit the website www.fraternityclub.com.au to find out what all the excitement is about.

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Go Girls - April School Holidays Activities for girls Psst you may see some familiar Stingrays faces coaching there

March 31, 2010

Hosted by Sport and Recreation, Communities NSW tis is an opportuntiy for girls to come and try different sports.
12th and 13th April
8:30 -12:00pm at Guest Park Netball Centre
$16 per day

Bookings are essential - ring 13 13 02 to reserve your spot
See flier attached

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Round 2 - Stingrays make it 5 out of 5 against Western Branch

March 28, 2010

Against a traditionally tough opposition and on yet another very hot day the Stingrays made it 5 out of 5 against Western Panthers.

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FNSW's Ross Anderson reviews Round 2 of the Arrive Alive Women's Premier League

March 26, 2010

With week one of the 2010 season done and dusted you can expect that all the cobwebs will be out of the systems of our Arrive Alive Women’s Premier League teams for this weekend.
Read more www.footballnsw.com.au/competitons/women

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Round 1 Results

March 21, 2010

On an extremely hot day, Round 1 saw the points shared equally with Sydney University

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Good Luck to Hannah Minogue and Sarah Gollop at the National Surf Life Saving Titles

March 18, 2010

We all know Hannah Minogue, Ironwoman misses the beginning of the season due to competing in the National Surf Life Saving Titles. This year she has been joined by Sarah Gollop in the Surf Boat rowing.

Best of luck girls and come back in one piece, we have seen that surf on the TV!

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Missed your free financial planning information session?

March 18, 2010

Don't worry if you missed the free information session on Wednesday night. Joe and his team will be organising more sessions during the year. Those of us who went found it really interesting and recommend it to all club members.
It is never too late to get your finances in order!
Fantastic that it can be arranged during training. Be quick there might be a stampede during the winter months!

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Arrive Alive Women's Premier League 2010 Season Preview

March 18, 2010

An exciting new season of women’s football is upon us with the kick off of the 2010 Arrive Alive Women’s Premier League competition this weekend.

read more of Football NSW's roving reporter Ross Anderson's preview on www.footballnsw.com.au/competitons/Women'sPremierLeague

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Michelle Carney Grand Final Player of the Match (Photo Damian Briggs)

Carney Day a great success

March 18, 2010

The Stingrays held our second only 'Carney Day' on Sunday 14th March. Feedback from the day is that it was a great success enjoyed by all. Congratulations to all the seniors who helped pull the day together and worked so well with the juniors. Special thanks to Jess Cooper who was tireless in her efforts to ensure the day ran smoothly. But who won? Photos coming soon.

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Why are young girls more injury prone during their growth spurt?

March 18, 2010

The Biomechanics Reseach Laboratory at the university of Wollongong is conducting a 12 month research study to find out if the adolescent growth spurt affects the coordination of girls when jumping and landing.

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Congratulations to Kristina Janeski FootballNSW Futsal Super League U14 Player of the Year and Highest Goal scorer

March 18, 2010

Football NSW celebrated the culmination of the 2009/2010 Futsal season with a spectacular awards night held at the Bankstown Sports Clubs' newly furnished Grand Ballroom.
Amongst them was our Kristina Janeska who took out the Super League U14 Girls Player of the Year and Highest goal scorer with the Taipans.
read teh full story of www.footballnsw.com.au.

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Happy 21st! Bumper day for Women's Football

March 15, 2010

This weekend sees not only the Stingrays compete at home in Round 1 of the Arrive Alive NSW Women's Premier League, in a first for the region this will linked with Rnd 1 of the Football South Coast Women's League Association Cup.

This year sees a dramically different local Women's league structure with the introduction of a tiered competition and Over 30's teams.

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Ash Connor makes sure Stingrays over power Victorian Champions

March 13, 2010

In an exciting game on Friday night the Illawarra Stingrays overpowered the Victorian Premier League champions Box Hill 3 - 1 on Friday night. Ash Connor was able to slip a goal pass the Victorian keeper and Matilda's Captain Melissa Barbieri before Barbieri was injured. This was followed up by another to Connor and one to Sam Spackman. A great lead into the first round next Sunday.

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Australian Sports Comission online resources to help your club

March 12, 2010

The Australian Sports Commission has a range of resources and information to assist clubs and teams.

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Australian Sports Commission Sport Leadership Grants now open

March 12, 2010

The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) and Australian Government Office for Women (OfW) are looking to develop more Australian women in leadership and decision making roles in sport.

Applications open 1 March for the 2010–11 round of the ASC and OfW’s Sports Leadership Grants and Scholarships for Women.

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Free Information session to Stingrays families and their friends

March 09, 2010

Infocus Money Management is offering a free information session to members of the Illawarra Stingrays and their families.
This session will be held on 17th March from 5:40 - 6:40 and is specifically scheduled to fit in while the players are at training.
The seminar will provide you with an overview of Infocus and what they might be able to do to assist with any of your financial needs.

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The Illawarra Stingrays launch their new look for 2010

March 08, 2010

The Illawarra Stingrays have launched a new look for the 2010 season. It is hoped that the champion new look matches their championship status.
Photo: unsupecting models of the new uniform

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Illawarra Stingrays take on Victorian Champions this Friday 12th March

March 08, 2010

fresh from a hit out with NSWIS this weekend, see the Illawarra Stingrays in action against some of Australia's finest including Matilda's Captain, Melissa Barbieri this Friday at 6:30pm at Harrie Denning Oval in Sutherland.

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Football South Coast Women's Football Season Launch a great success

March 08, 2010

The Illawarra's female footballers came together on Friday night (5/3/10) at the Fraternity Club to launch their 2010 seasons. The Auditorium was a sea of colour with clubs coming in their team uniforms and the Stingrays revealing their new look for 2010. Congratulations to the IWFA who have again grown this year boasting 29 teams.

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Michelle Heyman in 2009 Arrive Alive WPL GF

Michelle Heyman debut's with the Matilida's

March 03, 2010

3.3.10 - Today is a very special one for local womens football with Michelle Heyman making her debut in the Matildas colours for the first time

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New media workshop for women in sport

March 03, 2010

Womensport & Recreation NSW is offering media workshops on how to use “New Media” to promote your club or organization. What is new media? Tools like Facebook, Twitter, Blogs and Forums - all these options can help you build a stronger network and more efficiently communicate with your sporting community.

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Proctor Cup News

March 03, 2010

Illawarra Stingrays junior teams competed in the Proctor Cup in Bathurst on the weekend of the 27th & 28th February. Although not featuring in the finals all teams aquitted themselves well and this is a great bonding opportunity for players and parents alike. Read further from Dodd familiy U12's.

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Best of luck to Stingrays juniors at the Proctor Cup this weekend

February 25, 2010

The Illawarra Stingrays junior teams will be competing in the Proctor Cup preseason tournament in Bathurst this weekend. Best of luck to all teams.
Please find attached a copy of the latest draw as as 25th February 2010.

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FootballNSW website - Players needed for McDonald's Player Escort Program to appear on the Today Show

February 14, 2010

In the true spirit of sportsmanship, McDonald’s is launching the McDonald’s Player Escort Competition as part of its global sponsorship of the FIFA 2010 World Cup™.

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2010 World Conference on Women and Sport - Sydney this May

February 12, 2010

Women involved in sport as administrators, managers, coaches or officials have been invited to apply for 15 scholarships to attend the 2010 World Conference on Women and Sport in Sydney this May.
Minister for Sport and Recreation, Kevin Greene said the scholarships were worth $1,000 each and consisted of one full early-bird conference registration. For more information go to www.iwg.gti.org

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Australian Sports Commission free Community Coach Training- New Course added 15th April Shellharbour City Stadium

February 07, 2010

Here is your chance to be part of a national program that gets kids moving while providing employment opportunties for Stingrays players and supporters.

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Club News - 10.2.2010

February 10, 2010

Some minor changes have been made to our calendar due to the senior squads no longer participating in the invitational tournament in Sutherland on the weekend of the 14th March 2010.

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Survivor Bootcamp Stingrays style

February 07, 2010

Whilst many of us may have taken it easy due to the wet weather this weekend, spare a thought for our senior squad who were engaged in a survivor bootcamp over the mountain. Hopefully you all came back in one piece girls. We will keep you posted on the successful team.
Also not taking it easy this weekend F/G Keeper Sarah Gollop who participated in this weekends surf boat rowing championships.

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Upcoming Sport and Recreation Course Sports First Aid and Level 1 Sports Trainer

February 10, 2010

Learn new skills with a hands-on approach to the initial management and
assessment of sporting related injuries.
Courses available in Sutherland and Ulladulla during March and April

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Up Coming NSW Sport and Recreation Course - Sports Taping

February 10, 2010

Sports taping is an important skill for coaches, trainers, administrators,
teachers, parents and players involved in sport.
Course available in Wollongong in March. Clickon attachment for more information and registration form

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Upcoming Sport and recreation Course - Austswim

February 10, 2010

Gain the skills to teach swimming and water safety to
people aged 4 and above with this industry-standard
course for learn-to-swim instructors.
Course availale in Wollongong in February and May.
Click on attachment for course information and registration form

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The Laws of the Game Course for aspiring female referees

February 07, 2010

A course aimed specifically at players from Girls Youth League, both Premier & Super Leagues and Association teams.

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Illawarra Mercury/IMB 2009 Sports Star of the Year

February 07, 2010

Members of the Illawarra Stingrays attended the Gala event to announce the Illawarra Mercury/IMB Sports Star of the Year. The Stingrays are very proud to have been nominated in amongst such illustrious company. Congratulations to all the nominees and the winners Jay Marmont and Austinmer U23 Surf Boat Team.

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Club Presidents's brush with Rock and Roll Royalty!

February 07, 2010

Th Illawarra Mercury this week featured a story of Club president Rob McKie's brush with rock and roll royalty ACDC way back when....
Looks like he has been organising events for a long while.
Photo Kirk Gilmour

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Illawarra Women's Football Season Launch 5th March at the Fraternity Club

January 25, 2010

Illawarra's female footballers will be launching their 2010 season at a function at the Fraternity Club on Friday 5th March 2010.

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Carnivale Saturday 13th February 2010 The Fraternity Club

February 02, 2010

Join the fun and excitement of this masked Pary including three course meal and entertainment athe the Fraternity Club Fairy Meadow. Bookings essential!

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Welcome to the Stingrays new website

January 16, 2010

The Stingrays have moved to a new Sporting Pulse website to be in line with Football NSW and Football South Coast. We hope you like it.

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WPL Stars re sign for the Stingrays 2010 campaign

Stingrays W-League Super Stars off to NSWIS

January 16, 2010

Shortly after announcing their intention to play fro the Illawarra Stingrays, 2009 players and W-League Stars Michelle Heyman have been offered and accepted positions with the NSW Institute of Sport.

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Stingrays proud to announce 2010 Player Line up

January 16, 2010

The Stingrays are looking forward to another succesful season with a stron line up in all grades.

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Stingrays welcome In Focus Money Management back as Major Sponsor

January 16, 2010

The Stingrays are proud to announce Infocus Money Management are back on board for 2010 as the Major Sponsor

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Stingrays Coaching Panel for 2010

January 16, 2010

The Stingrays are proud to announce their new coaching panel for 2010. Some new names and some great coaches returning from a succesful 2009.

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Congratulations to Michelle Heyman - W league Player of the Year

January 16, 2010

Illawarra Stingrays striker and 2009 Arrive alive Womens Premier League Player of the Year winner Michelle Heyman was officially crowned the Julie Dolan Medal winner in the Westfield W-League.

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Stingrays Announce Management committee for 2010

January 16, 2010

New Management Committee Line up

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Stingays welcome Illawarra Sports Therapies and BAIMED Physiotherapy on board for 2010

January 16, 2010

The Stingrays are proud to welcome back the same team who took such good care of us last year!

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Stingrays Victorious in 2009

January 13, 2010

In the Photo - Our Seniors Team for 2009
Coach - Brett Wallin
Coaching Co-ordinator - Brad Cocker
Manager - Vicki Danyi
Physiotherapist - Carl Jacobs

Congratulations to the Illawarra Stingrays for being Minor Premiers and winning the Premiership for 2009
Go Stingrays !!!!!

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