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Registration for the 2017 Term 3/4 Futsal Season is now open. Cut off for sign up is Thursday August 31
If you have any futsal related queries, please don't hesitate to contact new futsal manager Jayden Hey, via email -futsal@footballfedtas.com.au or call 0478 074 626 during business hours.
Youth Hobart Registration
Youth rosters runs from Friday 8th September 2017 until Saturday 16th December 2017.
12 Week Roster + Semi Finals & Grand Finals on Friday 15th and Saturday 16th December, 2017 .
Team Entry Fee - $80.00 (includes GST)
$7…
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The Minor Grants Program provides grants of between $500 and $10,000 to clubs, associations, local government and other not-for-profit providers of sport and active recreation.
The Sport and Recreation Minor Grants Program offers financial assistance towards equipment purchases and/or the development/improvement of facilities or playing surfaces that directly benefit sport and recreation clubs and improve opportunities for Tasmanian's to participate in sport and active recreation. Funding for this program is allocated from the Community Support Levy.
Eligible projects must benefit sport and…
The Sport and Recreation Minor Grants Program offers financial assistance towards equipment purchases and/or the development/improvement of facilities or playing surfaces that directly benefit sport and recreation clubs and improve opportunities for Tasmanian's to participate in sport and active recreation. Funding for this program is allocated from the Community Support Levy.
Eligible projects must benefit sport and…
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Invitation to teams to enter the 2017 Launceston Mitsubishi Tournament
The Northern Tasmanian Junior Soccer Association would like to invite you to participate in the 2017 Launceston Mitsubishi Tournament
The Northern Tasmanian Junior Soccer Association would like to invite you to participate in the 2017 Launceston Mitsubishi Tournament.
When: Friday 22nd September - Sunday 24th September
Where: Churchill Park, Churchill Park Drv, Invermay
Who: All teams from U9 to U16. Boys, Girls and mixed.
Team nomination forms, registration forms, tournament rules and general info are…
The Northern Tasmanian Junior Soccer Association would like to invite you to participate in the 2017 Launceston Mitsubishi Tournament
The Northern Tasmanian Junior Soccer Association would like to invite you to participate in the 2017 Launceston Mitsubishi Tournament.
When: Friday 22nd September - Sunday 24th September
Where: Churchill Park, Churchill Park Drv, Invermay
Who: All teams from U9 to U16. Boys, Girls and mixed.
Team nomination forms, registration forms, tournament rules and general info are…
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The draw for the League cup was conducted on Saturday evening. The competition pits the top 6 placed sides in the NPL against the Southern and Northern Championship winners.
The draw is as follows, home team named first.
Saturday 26 August
Olympia Warriors v Hobart Zebras, Warrior Park, 4:00pm
Glenorchy Knights v Launceston City, KGV, 4:30pm
Devonport v Northern Rangers, Valley Road, 2:00pm
Somerset v South Hobart, Cardigan Street, 2:00pm
Kick off dates and times TBD
The draw is as follows, home team named first.
Saturday 26 August
Olympia Warriors v Hobart Zebras, Warrior Park, 4:00pm
Glenorchy Knights v Launceston City, KGV, 4:30pm
Devonport v Northern Rangers, Valley Road, 2:00pm
Somerset v South Hobart, Cardigan Street, 2:00pm
Kick off dates and times TBD
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[caption id="attachment_1902" align="aligncenter" width="736"] Bowen Warriors Coache Dale Itchins giving team tactics. Image Credit: Solstice Digital & Photography[/caption]
After several years without football (soccer) being a part of the Southern Primary Schools Sports Association Winter Carnival, the inclusion of the round ball was a hit at Wentworth Park yesterday.
This was the first time Football Federation Tasmania has facilitated the event, with over 150 boys and girls that were excited to participate in the carnival.
Six (6) children from each of the southern government primary…
After several years without football (soccer) being a part of the Southern Primary Schools Sports Association Winter Carnival, the inclusion of the round ball was a hit at Wentworth Park yesterday.
This was the first time Football Federation Tasmania has facilitated the event, with over 150 boys and girls that were excited to participate in the carnival.
Six (6) children from each of the southern government primary…
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Any locally based Tasmanian who is yet to sign up for the 2017 Australian Masters Games in the state’s North West can do so for another month for a discounted entry fee of $99.
The Australian Masters Games is opening this special $99 entry fee offer for those with a registered address within Tasmania in partnership with the Cradle Coast Authority as a thank you for hosting the Games. This fee covers entry for all the sports, so why not try something new this October.
The 16th edition of the Games will be hosted in Tasmania from Saturday 21st to Saturday 28th October. It is expected over 6,…
The Australian Masters Games is opening this special $99 entry fee offer for those with a registered address within Tasmania in partnership with the Cradle Coast Authority as a thank you for hosting the Games. This fee covers entry for all the sports, so why not try something new this October.
The 16th edition of the Games will be hosted in Tasmania from Saturday 21st to Saturday 28th October. It is expected over 6,…
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South Hobart make their return to the National stage with the PS4 National Premier League National Finals Series heading to Darcy Street on Sunday 17 September . After decisively claiming the League Cup with a 7-0 win over Olympia on the weekend, South now turn their attention to the Brisbane Strikers.
The winners of the 8 NPL competitions from around the country are set to clash in a 3 week knockout tournament and South have been drawn at home to take on Queensland National Premier Leagues Champions, the Brisbane Strikers in a huge PS4 NPL Elimination Final.
Entry costs are…
The winners of the 8 NPL competitions from around the country are set to clash in a 3 week knockout tournament and South have been drawn at home to take on Queensland National Premier Leagues Champions, the Brisbane Strikers in a huge PS4 NPL Elimination Final.
Entry costs are…
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Yesterday was an exciting day for women’s football in Australia, with the announcement that the Westfield W-League players will receive a significant pay increase and improved employment conditions.
Under the new two-year agreement, all players, other than those on scholarships, are guaranteed a minimum retainer of at least $10,000 for the coming season and $12,200 for the 2018/19 season, with no prescribed maximum cap on any one player’s retainer.
The deal brings improved minimum medical standards and provides the first official maternity policy for W-League footballers.
FFT CEO Mike…
Under the new two-year agreement, all players, other than those on scholarships, are guaranteed a minimum retainer of at least $10,000 for the coming season and $12,200 for the 2018/19 season, with no prescribed maximum cap on any one player’s retainer.
The deal brings improved minimum medical standards and provides the first official maternity policy for W-League footballers.
FFT CEO Mike…
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From the FFT Board of Directors
We would like to thank all the clubs which have given so freely of their time to support the infrastructure review. A draft report was presented to the Board of Football Federation Tasmania for our consideration and we will now move to the next phase. This involves the engagement of some professional services to assist in the development of a strategic plan to go to the various parties within government to garner their support for infrastructure funding.
The key outtakes of the infrastructure review so far fall into four major categories from the general…
We would like to thank all the clubs which have given so freely of their time to support the infrastructure review. A draft report was presented to the Board of Football Federation Tasmania for our consideration and we will now move to the next phase. This involves the engagement of some professional services to assist in the development of a strategic plan to go to the various parties within government to garner their support for infrastructure funding.
The key outtakes of the infrastructure review so far fall into four major categories from the general…
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It was all smiles and fun at the St Theresa School Fair yesterday. Football Federation Tasmania, ALDI MiniRoos Manager Ben Horgan ran the ALDI MiniRoos Chipping Challenge for the school event.
Children at the fair could participate for free, and those who were able to hit the red or blue target won a MiniRoos ball.
“My daughter Hayley, who doesn’t play soccer, was rapt because she managed to hit the target and win a ball, she had fun.” Participants Parent, Michele said.
Please contact FFT if you would like the Chipping Challenge to attend your school or football club event.
Chipping…
Children at the fair could participate for free, and those who were able to hit the red or blue target won a MiniRoos ball.
“My daughter Hayley, who doesn’t play soccer, was rapt because she managed to hit the target and win a ball, she had fun.” Participants Parent, Michele said.
Please contact FFT if you would like the Chipping Challenge to attend your school or football club event.
Chipping…
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Enrolments for the following Coach Education and Coach Development opportunities are now open online:
2017 FFT State Football Conference
Hobart – Saturday, November 4th, KGV Football House, 18 Grove Rd Glenorchy 9am – 4pm
Register at: https://education-ffa.sportingpulse.com/Entry/?EID=17105
Devonport – Sunday, November 5th, Valley Rd Football Complex 9am – 4pm
Register at: https://education-ffa.sportingpulse.com/Entry/?EID=17106
Conference cost: $25
FFA Advanced C Licence Pt 1
Day 1. Saturday November 11th Birch Ave Launceston 9am – 5pm
Day 2. Saturday November 18th KGV…
2017 FFT State Football Conference
Hobart – Saturday, November 4th, KGV Football House, 18 Grove Rd Glenorchy 9am – 4pm
Register at: https://education-ffa.sportingpulse.com/Entry/?EID=17105
Devonport – Sunday, November 5th, Valley Rd Football Complex 9am – 4pm
Register at: https://education-ffa.sportingpulse.com/Entry/?EID=17106
Conference cost: $25
FFA Advanced C Licence Pt 1
Day 1. Saturday November 11th Birch Ave Launceston 9am – 5pm
Day 2. Saturday November 18th KGV…
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Football Federation Tasmania is please to announce the staging of the State SAP Festival at the Twin Ovals, Kingborough, on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th of December. This event will be a great opportunity for registered SAP Programs to nominate teams in the Under 10, Under 11 and Under 12 age groups to play against other SAP Programs from around Tasmania and enjoy a valuable football experience. These mixed age groups will be limited to teams from FFT-registered and endorsed SAP Programs.
In addition, this festival will also feature rosters for Under 13 and Under 14 girls’ teams. This is in…
In addition, this festival will also feature rosters for Under 13 and Under 14 girls’ teams. This is in…
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The Tasmanian State Under 13 and 14 sides are set to begin their National Youth Championship campaigns in Coffs Harbour today.
Both Tasmanian teams are in Group B in their age groups. Group B in the Under 13's contains Northern NSW Country, Northern Territory, NSW Country, NSW Metro White and Queensland Country who they will play against once each. They will also take on Queensland Metro from Group A.
The under 14 squad will take on Northern NSW Country, NSW Country, NSW Metro White, Queensland Country and South Australia Blue there game against Group A opposition is a clash with…
Both Tasmanian teams are in Group B in their age groups. Group B in the Under 13's contains Northern NSW Country, Northern Territory, NSW Country, NSW Metro White and Queensland Country who they will play against once each. They will also take on Queensland Metro from Group A.
The under 14 squad will take on Northern NSW Country, NSW Country, NSW Metro White, Queensland Country and South Australia Blue there game against Group A opposition is a clash with…
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FFT is aware of the importance of the Skill Acquisition Phase in the development of players. To ensure a consistency in the level of service provision by clubs, registration of SAP programs is now required. Clubs that meet registration criteria will be endorsed by FFT. Endorsed clubs will be displayed on the FFT website along with details of their services, allowing the public to make better choices around programs for their children.
Information regarding the registration of SAP programs can be found by clicking the FOLLOWING LINK
To access the registration form and other…
Information regarding the registration of SAP programs can be found by clicking the FOLLOWING LINK
To access the registration form and other…
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Last month Football Federation Tasmania assisted with the delivery of the Southern Primary School Sports Association Soccer Winter Carnival.
The carnival pitted Southern regions against each other in representative games that provided opportunities to players who may not have been involved in Club football previously and brought new players to the game.
To capitalise on the opportunities the event provided, there were two free Under 12 girls-only programs to follow. One was run by the Kingborough Lions Football Club and another at Edgeworth Street by FFT MiniRoos Manager Ben Horgan.
The…
The carnival pitted Southern regions against each other in representative games that provided opportunities to players who may not have been involved in Club football previously and brought new players to the game.
To capitalise on the opportunities the event provided, there were two free Under 12 girls-only programs to follow. One was run by the Kingborough Lions Football Club and another at Edgeworth Street by FFT MiniRoos Manager Ben Horgan.
The…
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Hello everybody,
Our September Board meeting was primarily devoted to a review of the Women’s Super League in the past season and what structure is best going forward.
It may be worth recapping the progress to this stage. Our overall strategy has been built around complementing the work being done at junior and youth level by also building the women’s game from the top down - establishing a senior competition which provides additional coverage and profile for the sport and also allows for young players with ambition to aim at playing at a higher level in Tasmania than existed previously. At…
Our September Board meeting was primarily devoted to a review of the Women’s Super League in the past season and what structure is best going forward.
It may be worth recapping the progress to this stage. Our overall strategy has been built around complementing the work being done at junior and youth level by also building the women’s game from the top down - establishing a senior competition which provides additional coverage and profile for the sport and also allows for young players with ambition to aim at playing at a higher level in Tasmania than existed previously. At…
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Football Federation Tasmania recently presented Football Federation Australia's Talent I.D Course at KGV Football Park. The two-day course was attended by twenty seven representatives from Tasmanian clubs and included club technical directors, youth coaches and youth coordinators. Three FFA staff attended the course, including National Technical Director, Eric Abrams.
"Eric was very pleased with the attendance and level of involvement from the local coaches in discussion and feedback." FFT Technical Director Michael Edwards.
"The course is aimed at putting in place, across…
"Eric was very pleased with the attendance and level of involvement from the local coaches in discussion and feedback." FFT Technical Director Michael Edwards.
"The course is aimed at putting in place, across…
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Redemption is on the cards for the the Tasmanian State Women's team as they prepare to fly out to Melbourne to take on Victoria in the 2017 edition of the Bass Strait Cup. After being humbled 5-0 on home turf in the 2016 edition, the Tasmanian side is looking to bounce back and reclaim the trophy they last won in 2013, having fallen to the Victorians in the past two editions of the Cup in 2015 and 2016.
Speaking at a Friday morning press conference, Tasmanian defender Holly-Lace Ayton said last year was a motivating factor for the side as they prepared to depart.
"There is absolutely an…
Speaking at a Friday morning press conference, Tasmanian defender Holly-Lace Ayton said last year was a motivating factor for the side as they prepared to depart.
"There is absolutely an…
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The ALDI MiniRoos for Girls and ALDI MiniRoos program went to the North West Coast of Tasmania last week when Football Federation Tasmania Women's Development Officer, Holly-Lace Ayton visited Latrobe Primary School, Stanley Primary School and Forest Primary School.
Around 80 Grade 5 and 6 students from Latrobe Primary School enjoyed taking part in a series of small-sided games designed to encourage participation fun.
Ayton said that she hoped these sessions could be a gateway to further engagement in the game,
"We were lucky on Wednesday, the sun was shining and the kids were…
Around 80 Grade 5 and 6 students from Latrobe Primary School enjoyed taking part in a series of small-sided games designed to encourage participation fun.
Ayton said that she hoped these sessions could be a gateway to further engagement in the game,
"We were lucky on Wednesday, the sun was shining and the kids were…
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FFT will be running a Skill Training Certificate course hosted by Kingborough Lions at Lightwood Park on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th of December 2017. Suitable for all coaches working with players aged 9-13, this will be a great opportunity in particular for any senior players in clubs who are looking to coach junior/youth teams or in Skill Acquisition Phase programs next year. Other courses will be scheduled in early 2018, but as they often clash with pre-season practice games or Summer Cup at that time of year, this is likely to be the most convenient opportunity for many coaches who also…
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- 7 years 10 months ago