Hi Everyone,
The end of season 2009 is
fast approaching – a time when players, parents and coaches look forward to a
break. This year’s registration numbers increased yet again with a total of
4358 players. No doubt the ever increasing popularity of the game is a
contributing factor along with the success of Australian players overseas, the
Socceroos, the Matildas and our own Adelaide United A League team.
The increase in players
necessitates an increase in the number of coaches and modified rules referees.
A total of 170 new coaches were accredited through our Academy and 33 modified
rules referees.
Our newest club, Andrews
Farm, was formed earlier this year and has a bright future as its player list
continues to grow. During the year we have had enquiries from Fulham,
Stingrays, Bosna, to name a few with a view to joining EDJSA. Consideration and
discussions will need to take place before any decisions are made.
As EDJSA did not participate
in the State Championships this year Representative Teams played an internal
competition against teams within the Association during the June long week-end.
State Championships involve approximately 180 EDJSA players. This year’s
internal competition gave many others the chance to participate. It was a big
success. A big thank-you to Ingle Farm Junior Soccer Club for all of its hard work and
the use of their facilities.
Our Academy staff and coaches
have been visiting clubs offering specialist coaching sessions. This has proved
to be very popular. You may contact Mr Dennis Mobbs, Academy Administrator, on
0412733718 if you would like to make a booking for 2010. Bookings are
essential.
Challenge Cup finals this
year will be held at Salisbury United Soccer Club, Decimal Road, Salisbury
North on 26th and 27th September. Good luck to all teams
that reach the finals. Whether you win or not it is great to be part of it and
get that far. Everyone is welcome and it is a fun day. Through the generosity
of the Amateurs, with whom we are now affiliated, the under 18 Challenge Cup
Finals will be held at Hindmarsh Stadium on Sunday 27th September.
Kickoff is at 10am and will be a curtain raiser to the Amateur games. Everyone
is welcome to attend.
Yours in Soccer,
Martyn Dayman, EDJSA
Public Relations Officer