Tasmania will be strongly represented in the 2023 National Youth Championships next month, with four teams and five referees making the journey to New South Wales.
The boys' competition runs from 2-6 October with matches played at Valentine Sports Park in Western Sydney, and the girls' competition runs from 9-13 October, with matches played at Wollongong's WIN Stadium and John Crehan Park.
The National Youth Championships have seen many top football stars compete over the years, including CommBank Matildas players Mackenzie Arnold, Ellie Carpenter, Steph Catley, Katrina Gorry, Hayley Raso and Sam Kerr. The event is often dubbed 'a breeding ground for future stars'.
This year there will be more than fifty teams competing from nine State and Territory Member Federations.
Click here for fixtures and more information about the 2023 National Youth Championships
Football Tasmania Representatives:
NYC Boys
| Referee | Region (based in Tasmania) |
|---|---|
| Josh Berry | South |
| Thomas Mace | North West |
NYC Girls
| Referee | Region |
|---|---|
| Saxon McDermott | North West |
| Meggie Goscombe | South |
| Ellie Beeston | North |
Team Officials
Coach: Alfred Hess
Assist Coach: Keenan Douce
Manager: Frank Perri
GK Coach: Frank Mainella
Physio: Greg Downes
TD: David Smith
| Player | Club |
|---|---|
| Matias Munoz (GK) | Launceston United SC |
| Jarrah Moore | South Hobart FC |
| Zac Milich | Launceston United SC |
| Tyson Matthews | Launceston City FC |
| Danish Syaifulzafni | South Hobart FC |
| Samuel McCall | Devonport City Strikers |
| Rex Maddock | South Hobart FC |
| Amon Kukola | South Hobart FC |
| Louis Brew | South Hobart FC |
| Jasper Evans | South Hobart FC |
| James Van Essen | Ulverstone SC |
| Viktor Gordon | Clarence Zebras FC |
| Cooper White | South Hobart |
| Lachlan Pears | Clarence Zebras FC |
| Campbell Targett | Launceston United |
| Tyson Crawford | Devonport City Strikers |
| Luke Morrisby (GK) | Glenorchy Knights FC |
Team Officials
Coach: James Sherman
Assist Coach: Tomas Fotak
Manager: Jill Gill
GK Coach: Frank Mainella
Physio: Greg Downes
TD: David Smith
| Player | Club |
|---|---|
| Tom Divin (GK) | South Hobart FC |
| Josh Zeeman | South Hobart FC |
| Henry Routley | Riverside Olympic FC |
| Jacob Etherington | South Hobart FC |
| William Crawford | Launceston City FC |
| Ollie White | South Hobart FC |
| Tarkyn Squibb | South Hobart FC |
| Sam Lancaster | South Hobart FC |
| Toby Harrop | Riverside Olympic FC |
| Daniel Arnaiz | South Hobart FC |
| Ciaran Fox | South Hobart FC |
| Josh Douglas | South Hobart FC |
| Jordi Sheen | Devonport City Strikers |
| Tristen Galt | Kingborough Lions |
| Brady Last | Devonport City Strikers |
| Ezekiel Prebble | Glenorchy Knights FC |
| Fletcher Fellows (GK) | Launceston City FC |
Team Officials
Coach: Alan Eadie
Assist Coach: Chelsea Wing
Manager: Jalyssa Obyrne
Scholarship Coach: Jason Hay
Physio: Jessie Williams
TD: David Smith
| Player | Club |
|---|---|
| Amelia Millar (GK) | Launceston City FC |
| Jemima Brown | Glenorchy Knights FC |
| Addison Broadbent | Hobart City Beachside |
| Lulu Graham | Devonport City Strikers |
| Ruby Powell | Launceston City FC |
| Ines Gadon | Clarence Zebras FC |
| Matilda Heddle | South Hobart FC |
| Ebony Pitt | Glenorchy Knights FC |
| Tomasina Manley | South Hobart FC |
| Casey Bumford | Kingborough Lions United FC |
| Isla O'Connor | South Hobart FC |
| Sophie Munnings | Glenorchy Knights FC |
| Lucy Page | Kingborough Lions United FC |
| Zali Hughes | South Hobart FC |
| Piper Ebert | Launceston United SC |
| Anika Siauw | South Hobart FC |
Team Officials
Coach: Chris Hey
Assist Coach: Ivica Bolonja
Manager: Jaylssa Obyrne
Scholarship Coach: Danielle Kannagiesser
Physio: Louisa Marmion
TD: David Smith
| Player | Club |
|---|---|
| Josie Rose (GK) | Kingborough Lions United FC |
| Sarah Bolonja | Clarence Zebras FC |
| Anna Fewkes | Clarence Zebras FC |
| Ava Farquhar | Launceston United SC |
| Neve Farquhar | Launceston United SC |
| Emily Navabpour | South Hobart FC |
| Imogen Donoghue | Riverside Olympic FC |
| Olivia Smith | Launceston United SC |
| Graciella Baez | Clarence Zebras FC |
| Tully Parke | Burnie United FC |
| Aaliyah Browning | South Hobart FC |
| Lucy Smith | Launceston United SC |
| Amelia Wing | Riverside Olympic FC |
| Skyla Higgins | Riverside Olympic FC |
| Hollie Jones | Launceston City FC |
| Millie Baric | Clarece Zebras FC |