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We are looking for volunteers for the Western United FC Liberty A-League Women’s and Isuzu UTE A-League Men’s matches at North Hobart on Saturday 3 February!
We have openings for mascots, half time heroes, ball persons and stretcher bearers for each match, kicking off at 2.15pm and 5pm respectively.
Register your interest below.
Liberty A-League Women Round 15: Western United vs Central Coast Mariners, 2:15pm
Click here to register to be a Mascot (7-9 years old)
Click here to register to be a Half Time Hero (9-11 years old)
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Artists’ impressions of the proposed Home of Football for the State’s South.
Football Tasmania has unveiled plans for its new Home of Football that will support football to grow in Tasmania, from the grassroots right through to the elite.The $80 million Home of Football includes six full-sized pitches – three synthetic and three turf – plus four five-aside pitches for all levels of community and elite football, as well as state of the art women’s and men’s change rooms and training facilities.
The facilities could also be home to men’s and women’s A-Leagues teams in future…
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During the school holidays, Football Tasmania had over 90 young aspiring footballers attend our Summer Holiday Clinic's in Launceston and Hobart.
With perfect weather conditions for football, our sold-out clinics allowed all participants to enjoy a fun, game-based football fix, whilst also receiving some quality coaching from experienced Football Tasmania coaches.
"It’s great to provide further opportunities for young children aged between 6 and 12 to get out on the football ground, enjoy a game with their friends and continue to build their love…
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The Football Tasmania Referee Conference was held on Sunday 4 February in Launceston and saw 60 referees attend the annual event, with the aim of connecting with other referees and increasing their knowledge in various areas of the game.
Football Tasmania Director, Rachel Williams, opened the conference with a welcome message.
Guest speaker Daniel Goodwin, Refereeing Engagement and Experience Lead (Football Australia) conducted a session on 2024 Law changes and provided an update on Refereeing practices from Football Australia.
Other topics included a presentation on…
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[L-R] - Raffaele Frisina, Giacomo Carulli, Nathan Coad (Football Tasmania Referee Manager), Daniel Vorrasi, Joseph Gerace (Macron Sports Hub Tasmania Director) - Depicted holding the new Macron neon blue shirt.
Macron is the exclusive kit supplier for UEFA, the Spanish and Brazilian football federations, and many other federations worldwide.
Macron products are conceived, designed, and engineered at their headquarters in Italy, with a new Sports Hub next week in Hobart.
“Referees are a strong foundation for Macron, so obviously partnering with Football Tasmania is very important…
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TASMANIANS are being urged to register for the 2024 football season, following a monumental year for Australian football with the success of the CommBank Matildas and Subway Socceroos.
The 2024 Play Football campaign aims to connect not only players of all ages and backgrounds to their local football club, but to encourage coaches, referees and volunteers to join up too.
With more than 38,000 Tasmanians - and over one and a half million Australians - involved in football across the nation, football is the number one team participation sport in the State and the country, and…
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The annual National Skills Acquisition Phase Festival was on again last weekend, taking place at the Valley Road Sports Ground in Devonport, Tasmania from Saturday 24 – Sunday 25 February 2024.
With the support of the Devonport City Council and Devonport Strikers FC, the Festival provided opportunities for players in the latter part of the Skill Acquisition Phase to meet and play prior to the commencement of their respective seasons.
The National Skills Acquisition Phase Festival saw 250 participants from clubs across the state take part…
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Football Tasmania is embarking on the next phase of strategic planning, which will guide the future of the game in Tasmania.
To assist with this process, FT has engaged consulting firm Solucio to undertake a comprehensive consultation exercise with a range of stakeholders from across the game in Tasmania. The outcomes will form a base of data and evidence to support the FT Board in the development of its next strategic plan.
To identify current thinking and future priorities for FT, Solucio will be running a series of workshops for club representatives in…
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A triple-header of Summer Cup Finals awaits at Lightwood Park tomorrow, marking the culmination of both the NPL and WSL Pre-season competitions. While the preliminary rounds of the Summer Cup are typically characterized by player rotation and tactical experimentation from coaches in preparation for the impending regular season, the intensity escalates significantly once we arrive at this Cup Final stage. With clubs aiming to clinch the first trophy on offer for the season, as well as perhaps securing an early psychological advantage ahead of the…
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Today (Friday, 8 March), Football Tasmania officially launched the 2024 McDonald’s National Premier League and McDonald’s Women’s Super League, featuring the State’s top players.
Football Tasmania CEO Tony Pignata said: “We are thrilled today to announce that McDonald’s Australia have renewed and extended their sponsorship to include our Women’s Super League and will take up naming rights for both the men’s and women’s competitions.
“We are grateful for their ongoing support, and for their recognition of the women’s game.
“We welcome back all…
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Feature Match of the Round: Devonport Strikers v Clarence Zebras
Baptism of Fire Awaiting New NPL Boss as Zebras Travel to the Portress
It doesn’t get any tougher than a road trip to Valley Road to take on the defending champion Devonport Strikers, but that is the test awaiting new Clarence Zebras boss Mark Astley as he readies his side for the “toughest trip in Tasmanian Football” in Round 1 NPL Tasmania action.
Speaking at a Friday morning press conference, Astley admitted it was a daunting first test but felt his side was well prepared for the challenge.
“It’s the…
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Round 1 Feature Match of the Round: Launceston United v Glenorchy Knights
Knights Set for WSL Debut
The Glenorchy Knights are all set to make their WSL debut this weekend, taking on Launceston United in their first Super League fixture since being promoted to the top flight at the end of last year.
Tasked with leading the new squad into their rookie WSL season is coach Ivica Bolonja who spoke in praise of his playing group’s professionalism in their preparation at Friday morning’s press conference.
“I think we’ve done the preparation, I think the girls have brought a fantastic…
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McDonald’s NPL Tasmania Round 1
Strikers Begin Title Defence With Home Victory
In the first Feature Match of the Round for 2024, the defending Champion's Devonport opened up their title defence with a comfortable 3-0 win over a youthful Clarence side. Japanse import Riku Ichimura caught the eye with his silky dribbling skills and he also bagged a brace from the spot. For the Zebras Mitch Higgins made some impressive saves in net as they battled away in a commendable performance but the Strikers pressure eventually overwhelmed the young Zebras outfit.
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McDonald’s Women's Super League Round 1
United Survive Scare From Newcomers Knights
Launceston United began their season with a victory on home soil but were pushed all the way by the Glenorchy Knights in their WSL debut. After a cagey first half that was largely devoid of scoring chances, the game exploded into life in the second half. Twice the Knights fought back to equalise from deficit, and almost cancelled out Olivia Smith's eventual match-winner only for Jazlin Venn to stand up and make a big save at the death to secure the win for her side.
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Match of the Round: Kingborough Lions v Riverside Olympic
Lions and Riverside Look To Kick Start Campaigns at the Den
The Kingborough Lions and Riverside Olympic will look to put opening week disappointment behind them and open up their accounts as they meet at the Den on Saturday afternoon. With the Lions falling to South Hobart and Riverside’s match with City postponed, they will both be eager to register their first points of the season.
Lions star Kobe Kemp said the group weren’t happy with last week’s efforts and they were eager to get back to their best.
"It was…
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Round 2 Match of the Round: Kingborough Lions v Riverside Olympic
Roos Heading into Unknown Against Aspirational Lions
Riverside Olympic are primed to make their Women’s Super League debut this weekend, but face a difficult first-up assignment as they head South to take on the Kingborough Lions who are aiming high in Season 2024.
Riverside coach Chris Rademacher remained tight-lipped at a Friday press conference, giving very little away as his side prepared for their WSL debut. He suggested there were plenty of unknowns heading into the club’s first-ever appearance in the top…
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McDonald’s NPL Tasmania Round 2
Kemp Hits Four As Lions Pummel Roos
The Kingborough Lions bounced back from an opening-day disappointment by pummelling Riverside Olympic 8-1 at Lightwood Park. Captain Kobe Kemp was completely unplayable at times and scored four goals in a superb individual display, as the Lions routed the visitors in a one-sided affair. This was the Lions playing in much the same manner as they ended 2023, when they were the form side of the competition across the final two months.
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McDonald’s Women's Super League Round 2
Davis Hat-trick Sinks Roos Debut
Laura Davis continued her blistering run of form, scoring a hat-trick in Kingborough's big 6-0 win over Riverside Olympic. The competition newcomers had some chances early on but they couldn't find a way past Josie Rose in the Lions net. As the game wore on, the home side took complete control of the contest and had the game wrapped up by the hour mark in a dominant performance that showcased the array of attacking talent at Cameron Heazlewood's disposal.
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Match of the Round: Clarence Zebras v Kingborough Lions
Zebras To Host Lions In Home Opening Safari Derby
The first ‘Safari Derby’ of the 2024 season will take place at Wentworth Park on Saturday afternoon, with both the Clarence Zebras and Kingborough Lions heading into the contest off the back of impressive victories in the Lakoseljac Cup last weekend.
Speaking at a Friday morning press conference, Zebras coach Mark Astley agreed their 3-0 victory over Ulverstone was an important win to help his side build into the new season.
“I think it was very important that the boys get a…
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Round 3 Match of the Round: Glenorchy Knights v Riverside Olympic
Competition Newcomers to Clash at KGV
The two newcomers to the Women’s Super League are set to meet this Saturday with Glenorchy Knights hosting Riverside Olympic at KGV.
With both teams having had byes in the first two rounds of the WSL and Round of 16 in the Statewide Cup, this will only be the second outing for each side for the season.
Glenorchy Knights Coach Ivica Bolonja admitted it wasn’t the ideal start to the season, but felt his side had done all they could to prepare in other ways.
“I think you always…
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