U8 WARRIORS WIN NORTH CITY LIONS TOURNAMENT

U8 Warriors Team reached grandfinal after dramatic penalty shoot-out against Essendon Royals on Saturday April 1, and beat Light United in the Grand final on Sunday April 2 to be the Under 8's 2006 champions. Team Players: Nicholas, Kendal, Jake, Antonio, Travis, Bas, Jesse, Andrew, Brendan, Thomas

FUTSAL SQUADS SELECTED FOR FOXTEL VICTORIAN STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS - 26 JUNE 2006
Monash City has selected 2 futsal squads to participate at the Foxtel State Junior Championships. The Championship acts as a showcase of junior futsal talent and forms an integral part of the talent identification pathway for promising futsal players within Victoria. Accordingly State and Development coaches will be in attendance at the Championships to begin the identification process for the Victorian futsal state squads.

Futsal is a style of indoor soccer played on hard courts without boundary walls. The ball is specially made not to bounce very high and requires close control technique. It was developed in Brazil and is the only form of indoor football recognised by FIFA. There are international rules that apply to how the game is conducted. Former Melbourne Victory player, Ricky Diaco (now at Bulleen), has played futsal for Australia. It has taken off around the world in the last 5 years.

The competition will be held on Monday 26th June at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre. Teams will compete in a round robin format with finals to be played on the same day.

MONASH PLAYERS MAKE FINAL STAGE FOR JUNIOR STATE SQUADS
The Club would like to congratulate the following players for making the final stage of the Victorian State Development Squads:

• Marcus Schroen and Adam Skowronski (U13 Boys State Development Squad - Metro).

• Ashley Brown and Sienna Fogarty (U13 Girls State Development Squad)

Club Director of Coaching, Laurie Ferns, has been invited as head coach the forthcoming U13 Boys State Academy Team. This is a new initiative of the FFV Academy Program to provide Academy players with additional development and experience. It is anticipated the squads will begin selection process in June once all the State team selections have been finalised

JUNIOR TEAMS RECORD ANOTHER BLANK IN WEEKEND RESULTS (SUNDAY 21 MAY)
For the third Sunday this season, all Monash City junior teams played without conceding a single goal. All teams from U11s to U13s are presently in the top 3 in their respective league tables, with the U11 Joeys and U12A squads toping their tables with maximum points. Well done to the players and keep up the good work.

COACHES COMPLETE COERVER TRAINING COURSE
5 Monash City coaches recently completed the introductory Coerver Coaches Training Course which is held once a year in Melbourne. The coaches were given instruction and demonstration in practice methods and philosophies for teaching skill-based techniques by coaching instructors from NSW. It is hoped that our coaches can continue to provide quality teaching to our young players to prepare them as well as possible for the future.

GOOD RESULTS AGAIN FOR JUNIORS IN ROUND 6 (SUNDAY 28 MAY)
Monash City junior squads all recorded impressive victories on Sunday with the U11 Joeys and U12A Division teams maintaining their 100% winning run. The Joeys have still not conceded a single goal this season after thumping local rivals Glen Waverley by 9 - 0, while the U12A team had a hard 4 - 2 win at home to South Melbourne. This was an important 3 points for the team to take into the next 3 exciting games of the first round against Richmond, Bulleen and Box Hill.

In other games the U11 Kangaroos moved up to second place with a 8 - 0 win over Stonnington, the U13 B team maintained third spot with a solid 5-0 victory to Eastern Lions, and the U13 Super League team also moved up to second place after defeating Beaumaris 6-0.

MONASH COACH TO ASSIST U15 GIRLS STATE TEAM AT QUANTAS NATIONAL YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIPS
Coaching Director and U13 Super League Coach, Laurie Ferns, has accepted the role as Assistant Coach for Victoria's U15 Girls team which will participate next month at the Qantas National Youth Championships. The competition will take place at Coffs Harbour from 7 - 15 July 2006.
The Championships are a very important component of junior football in Australia. Female players that participate at these Championships have been identified as the best young football players in their respective state's for their age and they get the chance to pit their skills against one another in a week long tournament. Girls will have the chance to be identified for future selection for the Young Matildas that will participate in forthcoming Asian Cup and World Youth Cup.
Former Monash City U15 player from last season, Samantha Nashed, has made the squad. Samantha is now playing in the Womens Premier League.

ROUND 8 SUMMARY (SUNDAY 11 JUNE)
This weekend brought mixed results for the Monash Junior teams as the half way mark to the season approaches. The U11 Joeys maintained their 100% win record and stay in top position after a solid 4 - 0 victory. The U11 Kangaroos fought out a 3 -1 win and stay perched nicely in 3rd place only 2 pts off from the top position and safely within the 12A league qualification positions for next season.

The U12A suffered their first defeat of the season, going down 4 - 2 to rivals Box Hill. Despite the defeat the team still sits in 2nd place and well within the Super League qualification positions for next season.

The U13B team lost narrowly by 4 goals to 3 in an exciting game with top U13B side Boronia. The team was unlucky not to grind a draw, but the defeat means it slips into 5th position. The U13 Super League team outplayed the recently in-form Nunawading City to record a 4 - 0 victory. The win consolidated the team in second position only 1 pt off leaders Bulleen.

SOCCEROOS IN HISTORIC 3-1 WIN OVER JAPAN
The Socceroos returned to the World Cup finals in stunning style, scoring three times in the final five minutes to secure a remarkable 3-1 victory over Japan in their opening Group F match.
Two goals to Tim Cahill and another to John Aloisi sealed Australia's win in its first World Cup appearance since 1974 after it trailed for most of the match to a disputed Japanese goal.
First Cahill slammed home in the 85th minute amid a goalmouth scramble following a Lucas Neill long throw-in to break the 1-1 deadlock.
Then he struck a second in injury-time with a long-range shot which cannoned off the post and in, before Aloisi added a third minutes later to give Australia the best possible start to the tournament

2006 PRESENTATION NIGHT IS ORGANISED FOR FRIDAY 15 SEPTEMBER
The 2006 Presentation night and dinner will be held at the GOLDEN SANDS RECEPTION CENTRE on Friday 15 September from 6.30 pm (till late). The address is 399 Blackburn Road, East Burwood VIC 3151 (MELWAY 61 K8)...more

JUNIORS COMPLETE HALF-WAY MARK OF 2006 THE SEASON (SUNDAY 18 JUNE)
The U11 Joeys have completed the first half of the season with 100% win record and now top their Division with a comfortable 6 point lead after disposing Boroondara Lions 5 - 1. This has capped a string of terrific performances which has seen the team only concede 2 goals so far this season.
The U11 Kangaroos are also pushing for top of the table title honours and sent another statement of their intent with a 9 - 0 thrashing of Richmond. The Kangaroos are only 2 points off top spot and potential wins against its two main rivals will likely land them the championship at the completion of the seaon.
The U12A squad was unfortunate to go down 1 - 0 to fellow title challengers Bulleen. The U12s stay in third place in a tough Division and look forward to an exciting second half of the season. A string of similar good performances in the second phase will see them finish well within the U13 Super League qualification positions for 2007.
The U13B squad got back to wining ways by defeating Sherbrook Rangers 6 - 0. The team moves back into third position but will have some work to do to catch the top two sides. The return games against Boronia and Kingston will be critical for title ambitions at the end of the season.
The U13 Super League squad held off an improved Mornington side to record a vital 2 - 1 away win. The result was the team's sixth consecutive win of the campaign and shoots them into first position by one point over Box Hill who defeated last week's leaders Bulleen by an identical 2 - 1 score-line. The team now has three weeks break from the competition to prepare for the second phase and will play a friendly game against Fawkner on June 30 to maintain match sharpness.

U12A SQUAD WIN THE ANNUAL EAST BENTLEIGH FOOTBALL GALA
The U12A squad were the tournament winners of the East Bentleigh Football Gala event held on Saturday 24 June 2006. The team recorded an impressive performance, winning all 5 games, scoring 24 goals with non conceded. Other strong opposition included Sandringham and South Melbourne.

A composite U8s Monash team did very well, but eventually lost the grand final to Beaumaris by 1 - 0.

A composite U9s also performed well, but just failed to make the semi final due to finishing a close second in their group on the basis of inferior goal difference.

STATE FUTSAL CHAMPIONSHIPS UPDATE

Monash City's 2006 futsal squads did exceptionally well at the State Championships on Monday 26 June. Both the U11/12 and U13/14 boys squads reached the semi finals, but lost by identical score-lines (4 - 2). Full details of results should be available on the FFV website in due course.

VALE NICHOLAS NIKOLOPOULOS
Monash City Junior Soccer Club has been saddened by the news that our U11 Joeys Manager, Nicholas Nikolopoulos, passed away unexpectedly at his home late last week.

Nick is survived by his wife Debra and his four children. All are active and important members of the club. Nick had been instrumental in organising and building a strong Joeys team this year. The club will be poorer without Nick and we offer our deepest condolences to his family.

JUNIOR TEAMS UPDATE FOR GAMES PLAYED SUNDAY 9 JULY
Congratulations to the U11 Joeys, U11 Kangaroos and the U13 Super League squads for maintaining top of the table positions in their respective leagues.

The U11 Joeys got back to wining ways with a 1 - 0 win over Riversdale Raiders, despite playing the game with 10 players. The U11 Kangaroos hit the top spot for the first time this season after beating Doncaster Rovers
5 - 0. Nearest rivals South Melbourne were held to a draw allowing the Kangaroos to go top on goal difference. The U13 Super League thrashed Baxter 13 - 0 and returned to top spot with a game in hand over rivals Bulleen who suffered an unexpected 1 - 0 defeat to Dandenong City.

The U12A and U13 B squads both stay in third place in their divisions. The U12As were unlucky to suffer a late equaliser away to Knox City to draw 1 - 1. The U13 B squad did not have a good game by their usual high standards and went down 3 - 0 to Ashburton.

MIGHTY MITES COERVER PROGRAM 2 (4 to 7 year olds)
STARTS SATURDAY 22 JULY 2006
A note to advise date changes for Coerver Coaching Programs at the Club during the next school term. The changes have been made due to the World Cup schedule and coaches travelling overseas:
? The Mighty Mites Coerver Program 2 (4 to 7 year olds) will run with 8 sessions starting on Saturday 22 July
Cost: $106 includes a free Quality Coerver training ball
The sessions will run from 9.00 - 10.00 a.m (younger group), 10.15 - 11.15 am and 11.30 to 12.30 am (older group) at Argyle Reserve, Kinrade St, Oakleigh . Sessions are restricted to a maximum of 12 to 14 players.
The Coerver skills development program is for 4 to 7 year olds and will provide education in ball mastery, first touch, dribbling, balance and most importantly confidence. A professional Coerver coach will conduct all sessions.

For enquiries please email on info@monashcityjuniorsoccerclub.com.au

COERVER INTENSE SKILLS PROGRAM FOR SUB-JUNIORS (U8 TO U10)
STARTS THURSDAY 20 JULY 2006
The second 8 week Coerver Intense Skills Program for sub-juniors (U8 to U10) will start on Thursday evenings from 20 July 2006
Click here for more information
COERVER INTENSE SKILLS

The sessions will run from
6.00 - 7.00 PM (younger group) $106 includes a free Quality Coerver training ball
7.15 - 8.30 PM (older group) $120 includes a free Quality Coerver training ball
Sessions are restricted to a maximum of 12-14 players so please book your place quick to avoid disappointment.
For enquiries or bookings please email on info@monashcityjuniorsoccerclub.com.au

*NOTE ..Sessions will be held in our indoor facility so please bring sneakers

JUNIOR SQUADS HEADING FOR NAIL BITING FINISHES (UPDATE 27 JULY)
Championship places and promotion opportunities will be decided over the next month with all 5 junior teams seeking honours.

Last weekend saw the U11 Joeys edge out Glen Eira in a close 4 - 2 victory to stay league leaders by 3 points. The U11 Kangaroos disposed of Nunawading 2 - 0 yet still only hold on to the top position by the narrowest of goal differences to South Melbourne.

The U12As suffered a shock 2 - 1away defeat to Whitehorse Eagles and are now placed close to 3 or 4 other teams that will be fighting for Super League qualification in 2007. The U12s have a game in hand over their rivals and could realistically finish in 2nd place, however nothing less than a top 5 will be sufficient to take them to the next level next season.

In the U13B league, a second successive defeat in a week has ended title hopes and now a top 3 finish is the goal to be offered a chance of promotion to the 14A Division in 2007. The U13 Super League secured a solid 3 - 0 victory over form team Dandenong City. The team is in second place, but has a game in hand which will be played early next week.

CLUB RECEIVES $1, 000 DONATION FROM REBEL SPORTS AND LEADER NEWSPAPERS
The Club is very pleased to announce we have received a $1, 000 donation from Rebel Sports. Club Vice President, Steve Andrejic, developed a successful funding application and was notified late in the week. An article will appear in the local Waverley Leader newspaper on Wednesday. The Committee would like to thank Rebel Sport and Leader newspapers for their generous donation and support for junior football in Victoria.

MASSIVE WINS FOR ALL JUNIOR TEAMS (UPDATE 31 JULY)
Monash junior league teams all recorded victories on Sunday, scoring a combined total of 36 goals across 5 games, with only 1 conceded. That is an average of 7 goals per team.

The U11 Joeys and U11 Kangaroos both stay top of their tables with large goal-scoring encounters and are looking good to take championship honours with only 4 rounds remaining.

The U12 A team thrashed bottom side Glen Waverley 11 - 0 and move into third position. The team have set themselves up for their most important game next Sunday when they take on South Melbourne who are causing havoc in the 12 A league after defeating second place Richmond 2 - 1. There is nothing in it in arguably the closest league contest in this age group for the past few seasons, and a cut throat final 4 games awaits the top 6 sides during August.

The U13 B team got back to wining ways with a 7 - 0 victory and stays comfortable in 4th position. The U13 Super League had a narrow 2 - 1 win against relegation threatened Knox City and was happy to get all 3 points. The team has a chance to lead the Super League tomorrow night when it plays out its catch up game against Bulleen who are currently in third place.

JUNIORS ROUND 15 SUMMARY (6 AUGUST)
The season is drawing to a very exciting final 3 rounds for Monash City Junior teams. On Sunday the U11 Joeys defeated Glen Waverley 5 - 0 and only need two more wins to secure the championship. A 3 - 0 win to the U11 Kangaroos keeps them on top of their division still by narrow goal difference. Round 16 will see the Kangaroos take on South Melbourne for the championship decider in two weeks.

In the 12A division, Monash fell to South Melbourne 0 - 2. Despite dominating the game, they were unable to take their chances and face a tense final three games to qualify for the 2007 Super League. The loss sees the team drop to the last qualifying position of 5th place with Whitehorse Eagles only 2 pts behind in 6th position.

The U13B team had a much needed 2 - 1 away win over Eastern Lions and consolidate in 4 th position. There is still a chance of the team finishing third, but they face a tough away fixture at second placed Boronia in two weeks. The U13 Super League defeated Beaumaris by 4 - 0 and will now face Box Hill next weekend which may decide the championship. Monash lead the Super League by only a single point with four games remaining.

A REMINDER: 2006 PRESENTATION NIGHT IS ON FRIDAY 15 SEPTEMBER
The 2006 Presentation night and dinner will be held at the GOLDEN SANDS RECEPTION CENTRE on Friday 15 September from 6.30 pm (till late). The address is 399 Blackburn Road, East Burwood VIC 3151 (MELWAY 61 K8)
All registered players from U8s to U13s will receive their 3 course meal free of charge
The cost for adults and additional children over 13 is $40 per person. The cost for additional children under 13 is $20.* Tickets are available from your team managers.*
Dress is formal (trouser pants and collared shirt). Alcohol can be purchased at pub prices. A music DJ will provide entertainment and raffles for prizes will be on sale throughout the evening.
Adults and over 13s Menu
Entree: Spinach and Ricotta Canneloni
Main Course : Cajun chicken fillet with red wine sauce or beef sirloin with a mustard and herb sauce. Both main courses to be served with vegetables and potatoes
Dessert : Sticky Date Pudding with Butter Scotch Sauce / Chocolate Fountain
Coffe / Tea and Chocolate Mints
Soft Drinks for the duration
Under 13s Menu
Entree : Ravioli with Naploitana Sauce
Main Course : Chicken and Potato Wedges
Dessert : Chocolate Fountain
Soft Drinks for the duration
Schedule
6.30
All parents and players to be at the venue at 6.30pm
6.45 - 6.55
Presidents Speech
7.00

MELBOURNE VICTORY FAMILY MEMBERSHIP RAFFLE TICKETS NOW ON SALE
Raffle Tickets for the 2006 Melbourne Victory Family Membership are on sale through your Team Manager. The tickets are $5 each and limited number will be sold to raise approximately $1, 000 for the Club. The funds will be used to purchase new football equipment for the 2007 season.

CHAMPIONSHIP SETBACK IN U13 SUPER LEAGUE
The Monash U13 Super League suffered a setback in the race for the 2006 championship after falling to Box Hill Inter by 1 - 0. The game was a Round 10 catch-up match and was tightly contested in front of an impressive gathering at Wembley Park. Monash had the better of the first half and were comfortably holding the game to see out a draw to keep them 1 point at the top of the ladder, however with just 8 minutes remaining an unfortunate deflection off a free kick allowed the ball to fall invitingly to the opposition for a smash and grab win. The loss puts Box Hill on top by 2 points but with 3 games remaining race is still on.

CASTLEFIELD SHIELD 2006 SUB JUNIOR TOURNAMENT
Monash City JSC has been invited to the prestigious Castlefield Shield hosted by Sandringham Junior Soccer Club on Saturday 9 September 2006. Eight of the most competitive junior football clubs in Melbourne are invited to participate in a one day Gala event which is one of the very few times that sub-junior players can play football in a competitive environment..

Monash City will be sending a SINGLE representative team for each of the following age groups:

• Under 8 (born 1998)

• Under 9 (born 1997)

• Under 10 (born 1996)

The establishment of these representative sides is an important first step for players interested in joining advanced squads for 9s, 10s and 11s in 2007.

Monash City coaches should nominate their strongest players to attend trials by Friday 18 August to Mr Steve Andrejic (Sub-junior Coordinator) at email steveandrejic@optushome.com.au.

Two (2) trial sessions will be held the week beginning Monday 28 August 2006. Squads will be announced on Thursday 31 August. A practice game for each representative side will be organized for Saturday 2 September. Further training sessions will occur prior to the event.

Note, as the 2006 season will be completed, advanced players from other clubs intending to join Monash City in 2007 are also welcome to attend trials, please register your interest with Steve Andrejic at the above email.

Coaches and managers for each representative side will be announced in the next couple of weeks.