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News Archive 2010
Thursday, 2 September 2010
Subject: Semi Finals 2010
Gympie Diggers Football Club has once again performed well throughout the Home and Away Season.
We have got Finals representation in each of the Competitive Grades that we fielded sides in this year. Congratulations to all those sides.
On behalf of the Gympie Diggers Football Club Committee, I wish you all the best for your respective matches this weekend.
Good luck, play fair and enjoy the game.
Steve Manthey
President Gympie Diggers Football
Thursday, 2 September 2010
Subject: By-Laws Finals 2010
Sunday, 29 August 2010
Subject: Q-League Major Semi Finals
Today, Sunday - 29 August 2010 - Field 1, One Mile Ovals, Gympie.
Sunshine Coast Fire v Brisbane Strikers
12:30pm: Queensland State Youth League (U/19)
3:00pm: Hyundai QSL Major Semi-final
Top football, guaranteed!
Wednesday, 18 August 2010
Subject: Trophy Plaques to be handed in for Presentation Updating
All players to hand in their plaque boards ASAP for updating ahead of this year's Presentations.
U11-12 girls and some U12 boys will receive new boards (first year in competitive age players). New players in older ages will receive medals.
Contact Sue Paterson on 0408 747 257 to arrange drop off. Would be best for each Team to get their plaques together for a single drop off. Let's get the communication going so this process runs smoothly. Thanks.
Sunday, 15 August 2010
Subject: More Volunteers needed for Muster
Clint advises more volunteers needed the for Muster. Most of the Roster for the days are full and nights are still not full. Some night shifts are still available. Please contact Clint Ward on 5482 5539 or Henry Walker on 5482 4590 to help with our major fundraising activity. Thanks.
See pics below to see what a great time can be had out in the bush - our Diggers Camp is well catered and is in its own area.
Monday, 26 July 2010
Subject: Remainder of Team Photos
The following Teams are still to get their pics taken. It is hoped the the majority of the remaining Teams can be completed this weekend.
The anticipated times for each side's picture is as follows, and will be taken at near their respective fields of play prior to their kick-offs. U9 Maroon (before 10:50 F8b), Youth 2 Blue (before 11:00 F6), Girls 13/15 Blue (before 11:00 F5), Girls 13/15 Maroon (before 9:45 F6), Mens Div 3 (before 13:30 F5), Mens Div 2 (before 15:10 F1), Mens Div 1 (before 17:10 F2). Youth 1 Blue and Youth 1 Maroon Teams will be achieved at training this week.
Monday, 26 July 2010
Subject: Draw
Sunday, 25 July 2010
Subject: More Changes to Draw
Sunday, 25 July 2010
Subject: Diggers Team Photos
Thank you to all the Teams, Coaches and Managers who got their pictures done yesterday. Thanks to all the parents for getting their kids down at that earlier time.
An auxiliary schedule will be posted tomorrow for the Teams who missed out the first Round of pics. Some Senior sides are likely to be getting their pictures done just before kick-off of their respective games.
Any Player who missed out being in their Team's group photo can come across to the area near the canteen next to Field 9 and get a head-shot made for insertion in the final print. The window of opportunity for these head-shot pics will be posted tomorrow, once the auxiliary schedule is determined.
Friday, 23 July 2010
Subject: Diggers Team Photos
A reminder that this year's Team photos are happening tomorrow 24th July. See schedule below for details.
Coaches and Managers,
Team photos are being taken on Saturday 24th July (with a balance to be taken on the 31 July).
Please arrange to have your Team at the junior canteen area near field 9 around an hour before your game on the 24th, at which time you will have your Team’s picture taken.
Please check the attached shooting schedule for your Team’s assigned photo time.
Cost will be $10 per photo (printed on A4 photo paper and heavy duty laminated). Please have your team’s orders and monies together on the day. Each Team photo paid for will also receive an ‘individual player’ wallet-sized photo for free (also printed on photo paper and laminated).
Each Team’s Coach and Manager will receive a free photo for their efforts. Thank you for your cooperation.
Please direct any queries to 0407017011 (Craig Abbott - photographer).
Gympie Diggers Team Photos - Saturday, 24th July 2010
Photo Time |
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Teams |
08:00 |
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Girls 11-12 Blue |
08:00 |
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Girls 11-12 Maroon |
08:00 |
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U/8 Maroon |
08:15 |
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U/6 Blue |
08:15 |
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U/6 Maroon |
08:15 |
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U/6 White |
08:45 |
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Girls 13-15 Maroon |
08:45 |
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Girls 13-15 White |
08:45 |
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U/12 |
09:00 |
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U/10 |
09:00 |
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U/9 Blue |
09:00 |
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U/8 Blue |
09:00 |
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U/7 Blue |
09:00 |
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U/7 Maroon |
10:00 |
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Youth 2 Blue |
10:15 |
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U/9 Maroon |
11:15 |
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Youth 1 Blue |
11:15 |
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Youth 1 Maroon |
11:15 |
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Youth 2 Maroon |
13:00 |
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Men’s Div 3 |
13:00 |
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Open Women |
Schedule for 31st July:
Girls 13-15 Blue - 10.00
Men’s Div 2 – to be taken just prior to match in warm up area
Men’s Div 1 – to be taken just prior to match in warm up area
Tuesday, 20 July 2010
Subject: Draw for Saturday 24th July 2010
We have been informed that the draw for this Saturday is as previously scheduled. At this moment the Football Gympie Draw site is being updated. For your convenience you may wish to confirm your games' schedules from our pages.
Monday, 19 July 2010
Subject: World Cup’s not over, the most important Goal is yet to be kicked and Gympie’s going to do it!
The biggest goal will be kicked at 11am-12noon on Sunday July 25 at Gympie South State School Gymnasium, where Gympie’s Soulfiredance Academy will lead 1000 supporters in Shakira’s Waka Waka Dance Challenge in support of 1GOAL a global campaign for the 2010 FIFA World Cup that aims to fight poverty.
You can be part of over 14 million people world wide supporting the 1GOAL campaign that runs until September and aims to make world leaders accountable for their ‘Education for All' promise, to provide quality public education to all children and adults by 2015.
Pop signer Shakira’s song Waka Waka was the official anthem for the World Cup and as part of the 1GOAL campaign she has challenged people across the globe to dance the Waka Waka dance!
Gympie’s Waka Waka will be filmed and placed on Utube along with over thousands of other communities that have already Waka Waka’d! Will Gympie’s be the best yet? That’s up to you!
1000 people are needed of all shapes, sizes and ages and if you don’t dance, don’t worry says Kerri-Anne of Soulfiredance Academy “what we want is to demonstrate a show of support of this important goal, everyone can Waka Waka.”
The dance will be lead by Gympie Soccer teams Gympie Diggers, who along with international pop star Shakira, Cathy Freeman, Brian McFadden, a host of international soccer stars and teams including Australia’s Socceroos, and the Australian Matildas, have signed up to support 1GOAL.
Whilst it is meant to be a fun morning the message is very serious. 774 million adults still cannot read and 72 million children in the world are still denied the opportunity to go to school. HIV, disability, conflict, discrimination and poverty mean literally millions of children who could be our future generation of leaders, sport stars, doctors and more are denied this right and confined to a life of poverty.
Kerri-Anne has been involved in 1GOAL as a result of her dance network “Since the Global Campaign for Education started more than 40 million children now have the chance to go to school a great achievement; but let’s keep governments and leaders accountable for the 72 million that still need your voice or should I say your dancing feet to Waka Waka.”
If you want to help 1GOAL: Education for all, it’s simple:
1) Join the Waka Waka on July 25 register now call 0409 078 634
and 2) Go to www.join1goal.org and add your name.
Yours and millions of others names will be presented to all the world leaders at the next convention to be held in September 2010.
Join 1Goal Education For All flyer
If you are interested you can contact Shirl on 5482 6101 to pre-register, or you are most welcome to come along on this Sunday at the Southside School to add your support and register on the day - bring your whole family if you like.
Monday, 19 July 2010
Subject: Changes to Draw
Wednesday, 14 July 2010
Subject: Team Photos Schedule
Coaches and Managers,
Team photos are being taken on Saturday 24th July (with a balance to be taken on the 31 July).
Please arrange to have your Team at the junior canteen area near field 9 around an hour before your game on the 24th, at which time you will have your Team’s picture taken.
Please check the attached shooting schedule for your Team’s assigned photo time.
Cost will be $10 per photo (printed on A4 photo paper and heavy duty laminated). Please have your team’s orders and monies together on the day. Each Team photo paid for will also receive an ‘individual player’ wallet-sized photo for free (also printed on photo paper and laminated).
Each Team’s Coach and Manager will receive a free photo for their efforts. Thank you for your cooperation.
Please direct any queries to 0407017011 (Craig Abbott - photographer).
Tuesday, 13 July 2010
Subject: Changes to draw for Sat 17 July
Mens Divisions 1, 2 & 3 + U/10 (some time changes through to the end of the season). Check the updated Draw Page for details.
Wednesday, 7 July 2010
Subject: Games Deferred to Wednesday 14 July 2010
Y2 Columbia Gold v Golden City 4:30 PM
Y2 Diggers Maroon v VR Yellow 4:30 PM
Y1 Diggers Blue v Columbia 5:45 PM
M1 Columbia v Golden City 5:45 PM
Wednesday, 7 July 2010
Subject: Draw For Deferred Games
From FGI Games Controller Paul Ryan -
Below is a table showing the draw for matches that have been deferred (as of today Tue 6 Jul 1:00pm). Points to note are:
- Details for matches on Wednesday 14 July are complete.
- Details for matches on Wednesday 28 July cannot be finalised until Results of Rounds 1 and 2 of the WB Mens Mecanno Cup are known. This may impact on the match/es to be played on August 11 also.
| Date | Time | Div | Match |
Fld | Room | Up/down | Round | |||
| 14 Jul | 16:30 | Y2 | Columbia Gold |
v | Golden City |
1 | 7; 4 | Up | 11 | |
| 16:30 | Y2 | Diggers Maroon |
v | VR Yellow |
2 | 5; 2 | Up | 13 | ||
| 17:45 | Y1 | Diggers Blue |
v | Columbia |
2 | 6; 3 | Down | 11 | ||
| 17:45 | M1 | Columbia |
v | Golden City |
1 | 8; 1 | Down | 13 | ||
| 28 Jul | To be determined | 13-15G | Valley Rangers |
v | Columbia Black |
To be determined |
12 | |||
| Y2 | Diggers Maroon |
v | Golden City |
12 | ||||||
| Y1 | Valley Rangers |
v | Diggers Blue |
12 | ||||||
| M2 | GC Gold |
v | Columbia |
Date is tentative |
13 | |||||
| 11 Aug | To be determined | Y2 | Golden City |
v | VR Purple |
To be determined | 1 | |||
I would advise that copies be provided to any teams playing deferred matches to minimise potential for confusion. However, the Football Gympie Draw Website should be checked regularly for changes.
Regards,
Paul Ryan
FGI Games Controller
Monday, 28 June 2010
Subject: 2010 mid-Season Newsletter
Please avail yourself the Gympie Diggers Football Club mid-Season Newsletter. It is ready for download here.
Monday, 28 June 2010
Subject: 2010 Gympie Diggers Football Club helping at The Muster
Each year, Gympie Diggers Football has volunteers helping at The Muster in Amamoor Forest. Our responsibilities are primarily bin-collection, exchange, emptying, and replacement. Over recent years, under the guidance of Henry Walker and Clint Ward, a great support facility is established for catering, camping and refreshment. Please consider helping out as it is a super way to support your Club in a hands-on way. The experience is rewarding, and the Club receives a generous donation from The Muster in return for our efforts.
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Contact Henry Walker 5482 4590 / 0400 067 254. Thanks. Your Club needs your help. |
Wednesday, 16 June 2010
Subject: Training Equipment
Attention all Coaches and Managers - please have a look at the gear you are currently using, and assess the need to hold excess equipment, particularly 'agility poles'.
As our current supply of 'agility poles' is based on the principle that we share the equipment around throughout the season, when and where it is needed, we ask that all our sides that have issued agility poles take stock of their usage and to free up unused gear so that we can reissue it through our other sides.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
Contact Equipment Officer on 5482 2484 or mail with news.
Sunday, 13 June 2010
Subject: Pie Drive - Order Pickup Update
Pies will be ready for collection on Thursday 24th June from the Clubhouse at Field 1, between 4.00pm and 5.00pm.
As they need to be refrigerated, any orders not collected on this day will not be able to be kept.
Please contact Tanya Albion on 5483 6967 if you have any queries or can help with sorting.
Your support is appreciated.
Thursday, 10 June 2010
Subject: Games to be postponed - Youth 2, Youth 1 and Mens Division 1 - July 2010
Amendments to Draw for Matches in July 2010
7 Jul Y2 Golden City v Valley Rangers Purple (catch-up game from Round 1)
14 Jul Y2 Golden City v Columbia Gold (deferred from 19 Jun)
14 Jul Y2 Diggers Maroon v Valley Rangers Yellow (deferred from 10 Jul)
14 Jul Y1 Diggers Blue v Columbia (deferred from 19 Jun)
28 Jul Y2 Golden City v Diggers Maroon (deferred from 26 Jun)
28 Jul Y1 Diggers Blue v Valley Rangers (deferred from 26 Jun)
I have also swapped Round 13 with Round 14 so that the bye for Diggers Blue now falls on 10 July rather than 17 July. Thus, the original Round 13 is now being played on 17 July and the original Round 14 on 10 July.
Times for these matches are yet to be determined. The time for the 7 July Y2 match depends on time slots and field availability on the Wednesday of the Gympie Carnival. The other two dates coincide with the dates I've set for the Mens Div 1 deferred games for teams in the Wide Bay Men's Championships. Times and fields for the matches on 28 July will depend on whether one or both Mens teams play in the third round of the WBMC.
At this stage, I expect that the deferred Mens Div 1 games will be played on July 14, 21 and 28. Games on July 21 and 28 depend teams progressing past each preceding round.
Could you please let all clubs know these changes to the draw for Youth1 and Youth 2 and also the dates set for the midweek deferred games for Mens Div 1.
Regards,
Paul Ryan
FGI Games Controller
(***... SO THERE YOU HAVE IT ... SIMPLE REALLY ... !?!?*** )
We might suggest to refer to the Football Gympie Draw for the affected games as some adjustment is likely.
Monday, 31 May 2010
Subject: Pie Drive Club Fundraiser Reminder - Orders and correct monies due this week
Pie Drive orders with correct money are to be ready for collection this Thursday, 3rd June 2010 at Training. Any teams training on alternative days are asked to get their orders in to their respective Coaches and Managers on their training days so that their Coaches can pass on the orders.
Now is the time to stock up on some of these delicious goodies for an easy dinner on these cold Winter nights. Money raised from the Pie Drive contributes to our Club's end-of-season break-up.
If you require additional order forms, download the form from the link below and print off as many as you like. Remember that this Thursday, 3rd June is the order submission date, so get cracking, fill in those orders and make sure you get your forms to your Coaches and Managers this week.
Thank you for your support.
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Saturday, 29 May 2010
Subject: Fines for Forfeiture
Hi all competitive teams.
Football Gympie apparently now has a ruling that if your team forfeits, the club must pay $50.
If Football Gympie are notified of your team's forfeiture less than 48 hrs prior to scheduled kick-off time as per published Draw, a $150 fine must be paid.
We urge all our Coaches, Managers and Players to work towards fielding a team of at least 7 players, to avoid this fine.
- Steve Manthey, President Gympie Diggers Football Club
Saturday, 29 May 2010
Subject: Football cancelled today - Saturday 29 May
"Football Gympie has decided, reluctantly, to cancel all today's matches. Forecasts indicate continuing rain, increasing in intensity. This would lead to deteriorating pitch conditions and potentially dangerous playing conditions." - (from Football Gympie)
So, there you have it. Enjoy the rain, and have a good weekend - away from Football. We'll see you all next weekend.
Tuesday, 25 May 2010
Subject: 2011 Gympie Diggers Football Club Committee Positions
There will also be positions available in relation to our fundraising at the Muster. We would like any interested persons to contact us now so that we are able to train them at this year’s Muster.
Please contact any of the current committee for details.
Monday, 24 May 2010
Subject: Goal Keeping Course
Secretary
Football Gympie Inc
PO Box 234, Gympie 4570
Ph 54821801
Fax 54837224
Mob 0400 421 801
Diggers Keepers who are interested can contact Anette on 5486 1136, or Shirl on 5482 6101 to get on the list. Alternatively, mail Anette.
This will be a great opportunity for our Keepers to brush up on some skills. Well worth the time.
Friday, 21 May 2010
Subject: Pie Drive Fundraiser
Diggers is again holding a Pie Drive to help with the costs of the Break ups. Why not stock up on some of these delicious goodies for an easy dinner on a cold night.
Please ensure forms and correct monies are returned to your Coach or Manager, or any Club Official, by no later than Thursday 3rd June, 2010.
Pies will be ready for collection on Thursday 24th June from the Clubhouse at Field 1, between 4.00pm and 5.00pm.
As they need to be refrigerated, any orders not collected on this day will not be able to be kept.
Please contact Tanya Albion on 5483 6967 if you have any queries or can help with sorting.
Your support is appreciated.
Tuesday, 18 May 2010
Subject: Changes to Open Women's Draw and some U9 games for 22nd May 2010
Sunday, 16 May 2010
Subject: Winter Pie Drive Club Fundraiser
Friday, 7 May 2010
Subject: Latest Changes to Draw - from Football Gympie
Sunday, 2 May 2010
Subject: First Edition of Football Federation Australia’s Game Development Newsletter
Sunday, 2 May 2010
Subject: Games Draw for up to Round 19 available online now
Thursday, 29 April 2010
Subject: Smoking on Benches
Vice President
Gympie Diggers Football
Tuesday, 27 April 2010
Subject: Message from Football Gympie - Appeals and Complaints
Secretary
Football Gympie Inc
PO Box 234, Gympie 4570
Ph 54821801
Fax 54837224
Mob 0400 421 801
Monday, 26 April 2010
Subject: Strapping at the Sports Med Centre
If you need strapping tape applied in the correct way, go across to the Sports Med Centre next to Fields One and Two. There the qualified staff can apply strapping tape to any of your joints that may require support. An even bigger bonus is that if you supply your own tape, the fee is wavered. If you don't supply your own tape, a fee of $5 per taping applies.
High quality strapping tape in a good sized roll is available from the Clubhouse canteen at a cost of $12 per roll.
Also available is sports massage which relies on a donation in return for the service.
Sunday, 25 April 2010
Subject: Tribute to the fallen on ANZAC Day
Gympie Diggers Football Club pays tribute to all our brothers and sisters who have paid the ultimate sacrifice. Lest we forget how much we owe those brave men and women. On ANZAC Day we will remember and honour them. |
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Saturday, 17 April 2010
Subject: Message from Football Gympie - Taking down the nets
Saturday, 17 April 2010
Subject: Games are still on for today - Saturday 17th April 2010
Despite light rainfall overnight and the occasional shower this morning, Football Gympie has confirmed that all games will continue as scheduled. Please make the most of this cooler day to enjoy your matches. All games are on. Thank you and have a great game.
Monday, 12 April 2010
Subject: Draw for Round 2 now available
The Draw for Round 2 games is available for your information on our Draw page - Round 2 .
Thursday, 15 April 2010
Subject: Gympie Diggers Football - Special Issue Hooded Jumpers
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There is now available a splendid 'fleece-lined' Hooded Jumper in a range of sizes. Made locally in durable poly-cotton blend with a high resolution embroidered Club logo patch on the front left chest, this quality garment is available to purchase. Sizes range from children's 6, 8, 10, 12 & 14; and adult sizes small through XXL. Prices are $35 for children's sizes and $40 for adult sizes. Call Vicki O'Connell, on 5484 3512, or email Vicki at shirts@gympiediggersfootball.org.au. |
Tuesday, 6 April 2010
Subject: Memo from Football Gympie - Registrar
Memo to all clubs
Clubs are reminded that as from this week forms for players wishing to play this Saturday must be in the registrars box by 6pm Thursday as per By-law 3a.
Also it is a requirement of the Bylaw 6G iv that names of all players in all competive age teams must be in writing to the registrar by the second fixture.
There seems to be a bit of confusion about filling out the new type game sheet - 'home team' is the first on the draw and the 'away team' is team is the second on the draw. Each Team when filling out the sheet must put both teams in (so that their respective game sheets can be identified and cross-checked most easily); also 'age' means 'playing age' or 'division'.
Lastly, a reminder to all small sided coaches that their team sheets must be handed in each week as I did not receive many last week.
Gordon Lyon
Registrar, Football Gympie Inc.
Thursday, 1 April 2010
Subject: Shock Announcement - 'Climate Change' calls to Cancel World Cup 2010
CAPETOWN:
It has been announced today that recent developments in 'Climate Change' claims has derailed the forthcoming World Cup Competition in South Africa later this year. Hopes to hold the event in beautiful South Africa are fading as wild predictions of massive sea-level rises and extreme 'weather patterns' ride on the back of previous claims by speculative scientific organisations that 'Global Warming' is to impact most fully on the world economically. "No-one could predict the social cost and the affect this latest hysteria would create upon such global events as the World Cup." Many commentators and media spokepersons are speculating further implications upon other significant global sporting events such as the Olympics and go so far as to suggest that in the rush to usher in this new wide-reaching and all-encompassing 'user-pay' tax system known as the 'Climate Change Tax Levi' making mass transit to such events a thing of the past. READ MORE...
Wednesday, 31 March 2010
Subject: Cooloola Civil Constructions presents new playing strips
Gympie Diggers Football Club is proud to have Cooloola Civil Constructions on board for another Season as our Major Sponsor.
Brendan Patterson, Managing Director of Cooloola Civil was on hand on March Past Day to present the new strips to a couple of our teams.
Cooloola Civil Constructions' generous and continuing support enables our Club to be kitted out in the latest designs and materials in Soccer-wear.
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Tuesday, 30 March 2010
Subject: Message from Football Gympie
Hi Everyone,
Hope you had a great start to the season. Just a few things to tidy up for Round 2.
Please inform your Coaches and Managers to put up the nets or take them down when they are either the first or last game.
Also the Coach benches, only the Coach and Manager are allowed in the technical areas and no sitting on the rails. No spectators between the fields of Field 1 and 2, and Fields 5 and 6.
Please ask the teams to keep the technical area clean after their game and take all rubbish to the bins provided (this is to save Trevor picking up the rubbish after them).
Yours in football,
Pamela Tindall
Football Gympie Inc.
Wednesday, 24 March 2010
Subject: Draw for Round 1 - 27 March 2010 available
Football Gympie has released the Draw for Round 1. Some age groups will play a three-team-round-robin to enable all teams a run this first week.
Please note that this is a 'no-points' Round. The Draw for Round 1 can be followed through this link.
Tuesday, 23 March 2010
Subject: Friendly Match between Sunshine Coast Fire and JFUA Squad
Football Gympie is hosting a friendly match between Sunshine Coast Fire and Japan on Wednesday the 24th March at 6.30pm at the One Mile Ovals. This is expected to be a very high standard game. Spectators very welcome.
Saturday, 13 March 2010
Subject: Welcome to Season 2010
WELCOME TO NEW AND RETURNING PLAYERS
March Past will be held on 27th March 2010 at 8.30am. We ask that as many players as possible – U6 to U10 - come to the March Past to participate in the Season Opening Event. The March past will be followed by the first games of the season. The draw will be posted as soon as it becomes available to us.
Wednesday, 10 March 2010
Subject: Thursday Training - come on down and meet the Coaches, Registrars and other Players
Gympie Diggers Football Club trains on One Mile Ovals on Thursday afternoons. It is suggested that all Diggers players who train on Thursdays make their way to the big ovals area at One Mile this Thursday in an effort to meet your coaches and other players in your Teams. If you have already been contacted by your coach or manager with alternative arrangements, then stick with those arrangements, otherwise, you are welcome to come over to get your training started. Also, if you are new to town and wish to register to play, please contact our Registrars Anette on 5486 1136, or Shirl on 5482 6101, or Jo on 5482 3004.
Tuesday, 9 March 2010
Subject: Grassroots Coaching Course 4710 - Gympie (Football Gympie) Sunday 14 March 2010
A reminder of the Grassroots Coaching Course being held in Gympie this coming Sunday 14 March 2010, between 0900am and 1159am. Our highly qualified coaching trainer and Gympie Diggers Vice President Joel Albion is conducting this course which is a great one to get as a starter Coaching Accreditation. Please meet at the Clubhouse before 0900am Sunday to receive further instructions.
Tuesday, 9 March 2010
Subject: Training delays and postponements
This season's training days have been washed out so far with the extraordinary rainfall we've sustained across the last couple of weeks. There is more rain forecast for the rest of this week. At last night's Club meeting, discussions were held regarding contingencies should the inclement weather continue up to the start of the season. Enquiries are being made today into alternative grounds and permissions to use those grounds. The outcomes of those developments will be advised ASAP. Meanwhile,
Monday, 1 March 2010
Subject: Training Equipment for first week's training
Attention Coaches and Managers
With our first week's training upon us - scheduled for this Thursday 4th March 2010, some training equipment remains uncollected.
Please will all Coaches or Managers contact Craig on 5482 2484 to arrange pickup if you have not already done so.
We would like to have all equipment distributed ahead of Thursday's training so that our focus can be on meeting and greeting the players.
Thanks to all the Coaches and Managers who have already got their gear.
If you need help in this matter, please call our training equipment specialist Craig on 5482 2484 to make arrangements.
Please note: Game strips/jerseys and bibs will be rolled out across the next couple of weeks at Thursday's training. Thanks to Vicki, our jersey specialist for her tireless work in collecting, storing, sorting, sourcing, preparing and distributing each Team's colours for us yet again this year. Top effort!
Sunday, 21 February 2010
Subject: Training Equipment Distribution 2010
Attention Coaches and Managers
Please be advised that the planned distribution of equipment ahead of training is on this Sunday afternoon - 28th February 2010 – at 1.00pm through 2.00pm. It would be appreciated that all Coaches or Managers of Teams be available at that time to pick up training equipment for this coming Season. If in the event that neither Coach nor Manager is available at the prescribed time, then it is up to the Coach or Manager to contact Craig on 5482 2484 to arrange alternative pickup.
Wednesday, 17 February 2010
Subject: Welcome to Season 2010
WELCOME TO NEW AND RETURNING PLAYERS
March Past will be held on 27th March 2010 at 8.30am. We ask that as many players as possible – U6 to U10 - come to the March Past to participate in the Season Opening Event. The March past will be followed by the first games of the season. The draw will be posted as soon as it becomes available to us.
TRAINING
First training date is 4th March 2010, unless otherwise contacted by your Coach. Teams and coaches will be announced on your first training day.
COACHES AND MANAGERS
Some of our teams still need Coaches, Assistant Coaches and Managers, if you feel you may have a talent in any of these fields, please consider offering your help. Contact Steve Manthey on 5482 4561 or email: President Gympie Diggers Football; or Joel Albion on 5483 6967 or email: Vice President Gympie Diggers Football Club; Anette Bambling on 5486 1136 or email: Gympie Diggers Football Club Senior Registrar; Shirl Toffoli on 5482 6101; Jo Chambers on 5482 3004 or email: Gympie Diggers Football Club Junior Registrar.
LATE REGISTRATIONS
Players wishing to play this Season can still register. Contact Anette, Shirl or Jo - our registration team is happy to be of assistance to you in this simple process.
Wednesday, 17 February 2010
Subject: 2010 Football Wide Bay Referee Seminar
Where: Aldridge State High School, Boys Avenue, Maryborough
When: Saturday 20th February 2010
Time: 9:00 am to 3:30 pm
What to Bring: Note pad and pen
Travel Details: Gympie Bus - Pick up at One Mile Clubhouse, 7:30am - Arrive home One Mile Oval at 4:30pm
Contact Russell Gear on 5486 6292 for details.
Friday, 12 February 2010
Subject: Sign-on for 2010 Season this Saturday February 13th 2010
Sign-on for the 2010 Season is on this Saturday 13th February, 2010 between 10.00am and 2.00pm at the Football Gympie Clubhouse area at the One Mile Ovals. Look for the Gympie Diggers Football Club Marquee. Our Registrars will be on hand to assist new and renewing Players with their registration and to answer any queries.
Monday, 25 January 2010
Subject: Changes for Small Sided Football in 2010
Football Queensland has recently been advised of some minor changes to the 2010 formats for Optus Small-Sided Football.
Football Federation Australia has made these changes following feedback and talking to some associations and clubs. The changes refer to the standardising of penalty area sizes across the age groups and a better progression for the duration of matches.
FQ confirms that, in Queensland, the implementation in 2010 will continue to include the Under 10 age group as the highest age group.
FQ trusts that the early notification of these changes will not cause any problems. FQ will be in contact with FFA over the coming weeks to check on the supply of the educational resources and will advise of those timings as soon as possible. For age formats se document below.
Monday, 11 January 2010
Subject: March Past 2010 and First Games - 27th March, 2010
The spectacular pageantry of the annual Football Gympie March Past is on 27th March, 2010. First games will be played straight after. This annual festivity is a great coming together of all the local Football Clubs in a splendid display of Team colours and pride. The parade presentation is an exciting participation for the younger players and lifts the anticipation levels for the Season ahead.
Monday, 11 January 2010
Subject: Grand Finals 2010
Football Gympie has announced the Grand Finals Date for the coming Season. The Grand Finals for Competitive Teams will be on Saturday 11th September 2010. Non-Competitive Teams usually finish their Season a week or two before the Grand Finals.
Monday, 11 January 2010
Subject: Sign-on for 2010 Season - February 6th and 13th, 2010
Sign-on for the 2010 Season is on the 6th and 13th of February, 2010 between 10.00am and 2.00pm. Sign-on is held at the Football Gympie Clubhouse area at the One Mile Ovals. Look for the Gympie Diggers Football Club Marquee in our colours. Our Registrars will be on hand to assist new and renewing Players with their registration and to answer any queries.
