Soccer, Cricket and Sports Camps

Sutherland’s under 14s make PYL grand final / Sutherland has three teams in junior women’s soccer playoffs / Sutherland Shire junior cricket begins on September 12 / Sydney FC’s October holiday clinics / Introduction to cricket for new coaches and managers / Sport and Recreation activities

Sutherland’s under 14s make PYL grand final

Sutherland Sharks under 14 Premier Youth League Soccer team is set for a rematch with major semi final opponents Marconi in the grand final. The Sharks qualified for the title decider by defeating Blacktown City 1 nil in the preliminary final.

Marconi Stallions will be favourites for the title after accounting for the Sharks by 3 nil in the semi final and playing the grand final on their home ground, Marconi Stadium. The game kicks off at 10.30am on Saturday September 5.

As this magazine is now going to be emailed monthly (see Get Connected column) updates and results for the Sutherland Sharks Premier Youth League can be found at: http://sutherlandshire.sportslive.com.au/index.pl?page=3476
More details on the Premier Youth and Senior League results can be found at http://www.soccernsw.com.au/index.php?id=78

Sutherland has all three teams in junior women’s Soccer playoffs

Following completion of the junior women’s soccer competitions, Sutherland has all three of its teams in the playoffs. Best placed is the under 12 team who finished second and plays in the major semi final for the right to go into the grand final.

Both the under 14 team who finished 4th and the under 16s who finished 3rd are in the minor semi finals. A loss will mean elimination.

Under 12:
Major Semi Final: Manly United v Sutherland Sharks at 9am on Sunday 6 September at J J Kelly Park Wollongong. The winner goes straight to the grand final while the loser plays the winner of the minor semi final between NWS Koalas and Marconi Stallions.
The preliminary final and grand final will played at 9am on Sunday 13 and 20 September respectively. Venues are to be advised but it is understood that the grand final will be at Bulli FC ground in the Illawarra.

Under 14:
Minor semi final: Manly United FC v Sutherland Sharks at 10.20am on Saturday 5 September at Cromer Park. The loser will be eliminated and the winner will play the loser of the major semi final between NWS Koalas and Marconi Stallions in the preliminary final.

The preliminary final and grand final will played at 10.20am on Sunday 13 and 20 September respectively. Venues are to be advised but it is understood that the grand final will be at Bulli FC ground in the Illawarra.

Under 16:
Minor semi final: Sutherland Sharks v Sydney University at 11.45 on Saturday 5 September at Cromer Park. The loser will be eliminated and the winner will play the loser of the major semi final between NWS Koalas and Marconi Stallions in the preliminary final.

The preliminary final and grand final will played at 11.45 on Sunday 13 and 20 September respectively. Venues are to be advised but it is understood that the grand final will be at Bulli FC ground in the Illawarra.

As this magazine is now going to be emailed monthly (see Get Connected column), updates on the final series and other stories will be provided on Sutherland Shire SportsLive. Go to: http://sutherlandshire.sportslive.com.au
For other results and the finals series draw go to: http://www.soccernsw.com.au/index.php?id=83

Sutherland Shire junior cricket begins on September 12

The 2009/10 junior cricket season kicks off on Saturday September 12. To keep up to date with the draw and results go to: http://www.ssjca.com.au/

If you are new to cricket, particularly if you might like to check out mod 8 and mod 10 cricket for new under 8 and under 10 players. For details of these and other Sutherland Shire Junior Cricket competitions go to: http://www.ssjca.com.au/aboutus_new2cricket.html.

Sydney FC’s October holiday clinics

Registrations are now open for Sydney FC’s MBF October School Holiday Clinics, where children aged 6 - 12 will learn skills from some of Sydney's best coaches at the clubs official training ground of Macquarie University.
Each participant will also have the opportunity to meet their favourite Sydney FC stars and get their Sydney FC holiday clinic jersey autographed by the team. To register simply visit: http://www.sydneyfc.com/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=28789

Calling all new junior coaches and managers - Introduction to Cricket

Cricket Australia would like to have every junior club cricket coach/manager achieve the minimum Introduction to Cricket accreditation level.

Any unaccredited coach/manager or volunteer is encouraged to at least complete the on-line course. For details go to:
www.cricket.com.au/introductiontocricket

What's on around NSW with Sport and Recreation

NSW Sport and Recreation runs programs that will help you get active, improve your fitness or try a new sport. For more details of what’s on in the region go to: http://www.dsr.nsw.gov.au/active/whatson.asp