News November 2001 to December 2004

• 28th November 2004
  
  The Passing of Grant Piercy aged 22 years
  EDJSA would like to extend sympathies to the family of Grant Piercy on behalf of the whole association. Grant was well known and liked at Salisbury United Junior Soccer Club where he had been a player and then a coach. For those who knew Grant they would remember him as a six year old kid who needed and then had a Heart-Lung transplant something that his parents had fought long and hard to make happen. His death has both saddened and shocked many people because he was so young and had fought a major battle just to have the 'normal' life that most people take for granted. Grant died last Tuesday 23rd November 2004 from a stroke, his funeral will be held tomorrow 29th November at Enfield Cemetary, East Chappel at 1:15pm. The family would like donations made to the Womens and Childrens Cardiology Department in lieu of flowers.



• 28th September 2004
  
  Modified Rules Seminar
  A Modified Rules Seminar will be held at 7:00pm on Tuesday 19th October 2004 at EDJSA Head Quarters, Peachy Road Daveron Park. All interseted parties such as Referees, coaches and club officials are invited to attend. Please contact the EDJSA Modified Rules Co-ordinator Mr Ted Jackson on Ph 8570-4095 for further details.



• 18th September 2004
  
  Zero Tolerance for Alcohol
  Elizabeth and Districts (and the Local Councils) have policies in place that forbid the consumption of alcohol at any junior functions or games accept inside of a licensed premises. All member clubs of EDJSA by the fact that they are members agree to follow all the constitutional laws, by laws and policies of EDJSA and to that end the EDJSA constitution overrides any club constitution in any area where they differ. All member clubs must enforce the EDJSA constitution and cannot take the approach of ignoring these instances or claiming ignorance of the regulations. Zero tolerance means that no excuses will be accepted and that offending clubs, officials and in some instances spectators will be held accountable by EDJSA. It is hoped by EDJSA that all reasonable adults would agree that the consumption of alcohol has no place on the sidelines at any junior sporting game or function no matter what the code of game being played.



• 12th September 2004
  
  Final League Tables
  The final league tables are now available. Please open this connection to look at the 2004 Final League Tables



• 21 August 2004
  
  Bill McNickle Passes Away
  Mr Bill McNickle founder member of the Elizabeth & Districts Referees Association passed away peacefully at his Elizabeth home last Wenesday 18th August 2004 aged 84 years. Bill and his late wife Mary have twin grandsons Myles and James both of whom have played or are playing in EDJSA at Modbury Vista. EDJSA want to pass on condolences to Bill's family from all the EDJSA & EDRA, passed and present members, who still clearly remember him.



• 15th August 2004
  
  George Radford Retires
  I like to advise all EDJSA member clubs that our longest serving referee (32 years) George Radford has decided to hang up his boots and retire. Unfortunately he will not be seeing out the rest of the season as he is moving to New Zealand on the 24th August.
  Both the referees and EDJSA know George is well respected by all he has come in contact with not only in our association by also in the amateur association. His good humour and his bubbly personality on the field will be sadly missed by all. We wish George all the best in his future and thank him for his tireless support for all those years
  
  EDJSA Executive & EDRA Executive



• 27th June 2004
  
  Sports Specific Spectacles (Glasses)
  There is at least one player within EDJSA who is wearing those sports specific glasses, you know the type, one piece held on the head by elastic strap, the one's you see the American basketballers and other sports persons wearing. So we've talked to the player's parents who have provided us with the following pricing and availability details.
  - Name of the Glasses : Rec Specs
  - Basic Price : Around $230.00 for the frames (remember to add the cost of the lenses).
  - Where to get them : Focus Vision in Hollywood Plaza or Parabanks.
  - Delivery Time : Around 2 weeks including lenses.
  



• 25th June 2004
  
  State Championships
  Elizabeth & Districts Junior Soccer Association (EDJSA) entered 6 teams into the South Australian Junior Soccer Associations (SAJSA) State Championships that were held in Broken Hill on the Queens birthday June long weekend. The teams entered were U/11, U/12, U/13, U/14, U/15 and U/16's and consisted of both Male and Female players. The players were selected by each age group's coaching staff from the near 4000 players aged from 5 to 17 registered with EDJSA.
  
  The very good showing by EDJSA is accomplished despite all other associations including their South Australian Soccer Federation registered players something that EDJSA does not do because of dual registration regulations and the fact that we have a depth of players willing to perform at the standards demanded by this tournament competition.
  
  EDJSA prides itself in helping any child from ages 5-17 learn to play soccer no matter what their ability or previous training. Not ony are we a nursury for players but also for referees through the Elizabeth & Districts Referees Association (EDRA) who provide referees for all U/9 and above games.
  
  U/11 - State Champions undefeated and played well to continue the EDJSA U/11 dynasty of championships.
  U/12 - Runners Up and came up against a team determined to rectify last years performance.
  U/13 - Runners Up played well and faltered at the last hurdle.
  U/14 - State Champions a truly great performance.
  U/15 - 3rd on Goal Difference with a little more luck would have finished in the medals.
  U/16 - 4th and played well in a very tough competition.



• 14 May 2004
  
  International Soccer Challenge
  More information on Early Bird Tickets is now available as well as Procedures for Clubs to follow. Please click on the relevant link.
  For any more information on teams and games please visit the web sight at International Soccer Challenge, then contact your local club for any ticket requirements. All EDJSA member clubs ticket sales will be coordinated by EDJSA for the benefit of the whole association.



• 29th April 2004
  
  Elizabeth Downs Chairman Involed in a Workplace Accident
  Keith Dawber the Chairman of Elizabeth Downs Soccer Club was involved in a workplace accident which will see him out of action for the next six months. On behalf of all clubs the EDJSA Executive wish him and his family all the best during what looks to be a long recovery. Please direct any enquiries regarding Elizabeth Downs or Keith's well being to the Secretary Mr Patrick Stubbin (ph) 8254-2842.



• 21th April 2004
  
  All EDJSA Games and Training Cancelled for ANZAC Day March
  It has been brought to the attention of the Executive that this Sunday's games were going to be being played whilst the Anzac March was on. It was not our intention to play any games at this time. Now that it has been brought to our attention all U\14, U\15, U\Colts which were due to be played on Sunday Morning 25th April 04 have been cancelled. Also no training sessions are to be held on Sunday morning either. The Referees Association has been notified and none will be attending games.
  
  John Allen
  General Secretary



• 17th February 2004
  
  Passing of Mr Alan Reed - Chairman Tea Tree Gully
  
  The Executive would like to extend their sympathies and those of all EDJSA member clubs to the familiy and friends of Alan Reed who died suddenly at his home on Saturday 14th February. Alan had been the Chairman at Tea Tree Gully since the turn of the millennium in 2000.



• 17th February 2004
  
  Seasons greetings to all from the EDJSA Executive
  
  The new season is comming upon us very quickly with round one the first weekend in April. Please ensure you register with your club before the first week of March to ensure a place in a team and to assist your club in the planning of teams and the appointment of qualified coaches.
  Most zone teams will start trials in late January or early February, please check our zone team page for trial dates and contact numbers.



• 10th August 2003
  
  Coaching clinic by Liverpool U/20 team
  The Elizabeth & Districts Executive wish to thank the Liverpool U/20 team for their great effort in participating in the coaching clinic and we wish them every success in the International Soccer Challenge. The executive would also like to thank the EDJSA players who participated, their parents and support staff and all the other spectators who attended, we consider this to be a great success. A special thanks must also go to the EDJSA coaches who gave their time and expertise in controlling and overseeing the groups of players.
  This has been a valuable leaning experience for all parties involved and will certainly assist EDJSA in any planning for future coaching clinics run along these lines.



• 3rd August 2003
  
  All Girl Teams in 2004
  Elizabeth & Districts is looking to set up all girl teams in as many age groups as possible, if you or your child is interested please contact Your Local Club to register or a member of the EDJSA Executive for more information.



• 10th June 2003
  
  Results from the 2003 State Cahmpionships held in Mount Gambier over the June long weekend. Click here for a breif overview of the results. The 2003 Results..



• 5th June 2003
  
  Want to order more 2003 Zone Photos - then go to 2003 Zone Photos.



• 25th May 2003
  
  Level 1 Coaching Course:
  Contact The South Australian Soccer Federation for more details or the EDJSA Director Of Coaching Dave Bartlam on 8250-0635.
  
  
• 14th April 2003
  
  Season 2003 results and league tables - The season kicked off in April and now we're all waiting for the results. Look to the Results & League Tables page each week for up to date league table and results of the Under 10's and up.
  
  Under the EDJSA Constitution Modified Rules results and tables are not kept or published



• 7th February 2003
  
  Soccer Referees Courses
  
  • If you want to become an official soccer referee or maybe someday referee national or even international games both in Australia and overseas start now by contacting Chris King the South Australian Referees Recruitment and Training Officer at the South Australian Soccer Federation, 4 Manton St Hindmarsh, ph/fax 8340-0688, mob 0409-990722, email chris.king@sasf.com.au or look at the SASF web site www.sasf.com.au
  
  
  • Referees courses are being run weekly and can be arranged at your club or school so please contact Chris for more information.
  
  
  
• 4th February 2003
  
  The 2003 Referees fee structure was anounced at last Mondays Council Of Clubs meeting,
  and here they are:
  Under 9 & 10 - $15.00
  Under 11 & 12 - $20.00
  Under 13 - $25.00
  Under 14 - $30.00
  Under 15 & Colts - $35.00
  Official Referees Assistants (Linesman) - Saturday $15.00, Sunday $18.00, for each line.



• 1st December 2002
  
  The EDJSA Constitution is now available on this web site at the following location, The Constitution



• 30th July 2002
  
  Do you wan't to take a Level 0 or Level 1 Coaching Course - If you do please contact the EDJSA Coaching Director Mr Dave Bartlam Ph 8250-0635 and he will be able to avise you about when and where courses are being held. Dave will also give you information about the cost of the course and whether or not you will be entitled to a partial refund from EDJSA on the successful completion of the course.



• 3rd July 2002
  
  A Technical Area now applies to all Sunday games U/14 - Colts from Round 11 on. The technical area for both teams and coaches is located on one side of the ground only and will be the area inside the spectator line and stretch 6 meters down the pitch. The two technical areas, one for each team are to be located on each side of the interchange box. COACHING CAN ONLY BE DONE FROM INSIDE THE TECHNICAL AREA.



• 26th June 2002
  
  Elizabeth & Districts Referees Association wants to run a Linesman courses at your club. Please ask your club to contact Peter Watson (ph)8281-9413 - he'll be only too happy to arrange it.



• 14th June 2002
  
  Elizabeth & Districts are developing a policy for players who have to wear glasses. The 2002 policy is now available please check it out here - EDJSA 2002 Vision Correction Equipment Policy.



• 11th June 2002
  
  Results from the 2002 State Championships held at Christies Beach
  - EDJSA Under 11s are the 2002 State Junior Champions.
  - EDJSA Under 12s are the 2002 State Junior Champions.
  - EDJSA Under 13s were eliminated in the semi finals.
  - EDJSA Under 14s were eliminated in the semi finals.
  - EDJSA Under 15 finished 3rd after losing their last match.



• 27th March 2002
  
  Muno Para loses the vote to change the EDJSA Constitution, a change supported by the EDJSA Executive. Muno para wanted the change because they could not field an under 14 team in EDJSA, as required by the constitution and were fielding an under 14 team in the Federation Junior Colts. Muno Para ran the risk of not being able to field any teams in EDJSA if they went against the Constitution after losing the vote.
  The Executive felt that Muno Para had the best interests of junior soccer in mind when they applied for the Constitutional change and that the vote by the Council of Clubs was both fair and reasonable. None of the EDJSA stake holders wants to see changes made to the constitution without the full understanding of any ramifications.
  With this in mind the Council of Clubs passed a minute, proposed by the Executive alowing Muno Para to play their teams in EDJSA this year. The follow on from this is that the EDJSA Executive will review the By-Law concerned and propose any changes they find necessary for a vote at the 2002 Annual General Meeting in November.



• 18th November 2001
  
  The EDJSA Headquarters complex was opened earlier this month by Marylyn Baker the Mayor of Playford. The Mayor was assisted in the task by one of EDJSA's founding members, octogenarian Mr Len Spriggs. The Mayor said in her official remarks that Playford welcomed organizations like ours setting up headquarters within the Playford Council and that the value to the community of our function towards youth was immeasurable as it helped in the development of physical fitness as well as community awareness.



• 18th November 2001
  
  The Annual General Meeting passed changes to Modified Rules that will affect Under 6 - Under 8 teams, basically those teams who play on the mini pitch will now all play with a squad of 12 players, 8 on the field and 4 interchange on the bench. Please check out those changes at the following web page link, the new EDJSA Modified Rules.



• 3rd November 2001
  
  Saturday November 3rd 2001 around 12:00 midday will see the grand opening of the new Elizabeth and Districts Junior Soccer Association headquarters at Daveron Park. That's just off Peachy Road, along side the shops in what was the old Girl Guides hall. The building has been completely over hauled and repaired and now features two offices, a large hall, a store room, a kitchen and full air conditioning.