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2005 News

21st November 2005

EDJSA Chairman's Apology
I wish to use this forum to issue a public apology to one of my recent retired executive committee members. I direct this apology to Jim Wildman, who, as of the 2005 AGM has retired from direct involvement with junior soccer after many years devoted to coaching and administrative involvement.
Jim's last involvement in an administrative capacity was as DC Chairman of the association, a role he carried out with his usual efficiency. Added to this though Jim also held a dual role by also holding the position of Publicity Officer in the absence of an appointee to the position.
At the recently held AGM, Jim's position as DC Chairman was contested by two persons and it was at this time that I was remiss in not acknowledging Jim's decision to retire and thanking him for his service in front of his peers, the Council of Clubs delegates.
I fully accept the blame for this oversight and apologise to Jim for not addressing the honors deserved on the night. Finally Jim please allow me to wish you all the best for your future plans and rest assured that my executive and junior soccer in general, has benefited over many years from your tireless efforts and involvement.

Kind Regards,

Ray Matthews (EDJSA Chairman)

8th November 2005

Junior License Coaching Courses
Hi All there are 2 junior licence courses scheduled for December:

Campbelltown S.C (Limited places)
Saturday 3rd December
Sunday 4th December

Elizabeth & Districts Academy
Saturday 10th December
Sunday 11th December

Further information along with registration forms are available by visiting Football Australia. Can you please pass onto any coaches that would like to attend.

Contact Richie Alagich at FFSA (Ph) 8340-2889 (EDJSA Coaches can contact John Brown (m) 0418-800381 or Tony Wright (Ph) 8283-0273 as well)

11th October 2005

November 12/13 Junior Licence Coaching Course
The Junior License (old Level 1) Coaching Course to be held on 12th/13th November 2005 at the EDJSA Coaching Academy, Kalara Reserve, Petherton Road Daveron Park, will go ahead and will run between 9:00am - 5:00pm each day.
A cheque covering the cost of attendees from each club is requied, so clubs should ensure that one of their attendees has that cheque made payable to the Football Federation of South Australia.
The following list is of registered attendees required to attend, please contact Tony Wright on 8283-0273 if your details are incorrect, not listed or you want to attend. Confirmation of new attendees is essential for this course.

List of EDJSA Attendees

Carl Withey, Parafield Gardens
Terry Bradford, Para Hills
Richard Turner, Para Hills
Peter Crooks, Para Hills
Henry Mihalopolous, Para Hills
Roland Young, Para Hills West
Chris Pilcher, Salisbury City
Pat Dobbin, Elizabeth Vale
Mark Miller, NWJSA/Port Pirates
Alex Gemma, St Augustines
Peter Doyle, St Augustines
Matt Peace, St Augustines
Richard Kember, St Augustines
Heath James, St Augustines
Gena Trace, Angle Vale
Steven Kent, Angle Vale
Kelven Wilkins, Salisbury United JSC
Paul Fisher, Elizabeth Grove
Unconfirmed 4 names from Tea Tree Gully
Unconfirmed 3 names from Virginia

Note: Confirmed attendees take precedence above unconfirmed names.

11th October 2005

October 2005 Level 0 Coaching Courses
Due to a lack in numbers of registered participants the following Level 0 coaching courses have been cancelled.
1. Saturday 15th October 2005 8:45am - 4:00pm
2. Saturday 29th October 2005 8:45am - 4:00pm

The next level 0 course will be run on Saturday February 4th 2006 subject to a minimum of 12 registered applicants.

7th October 2005

2006 State Championships in the Riverlands
The 2006 State Championships are set to be held in the Riverlands pending further instructions from the South Australian Junior Soccer Associations. The final venue and location for the championships seems to be a toss up between Renmark, Loxton or Berri, you can take your pick of where to stay because they're all within easy travelling time of each other. By the way they're held each year over the June long weekend.

7th October 2005

U/12 Zone Team Manager
EDJSA is seeking written applications from persons interested in taking up the position of U/12 Zone Team Manager (starting almost immediately) for the 2006 SAJSA State Championships to be held in the Riverlands over the 2006 June long weekend. A Level 1 or Junior License coaching qualification is the minimum requirement. The main duties are liaising between the parents, the coach and the EDJSA Coaching Co-ordinator and assisting the coach with the players when asked. Address your applications to PO Box 888 Salisbury SA 5108 or email to EDJSA General Secretary by 20th October 2005. For further information contact Tony Wright (Ph) 8283-0273 (Answering service available).

25th September 2005

Do you need access to the internet?
Keep in mind that EDJSA has used Bold Web (see there sponsorship logo and internet link on the bottom of the home page), as our (ISP) Internet Service Provider for the past four years. They have also been our main web sponsor for that same length of time, therefore the Executive would like you to consider using Bold Web as your ISP. Their link on our home page will direct you to all the information you need to make an informed decision, and don't forget to tell them your with EDJSA.

25th September 2005

Upcoming Coaching Courses
Please contact your club or the EDJSA Coaching Coordinator Mr John Brown Ph 0418-800-381 for more information or to reserve a place on these courses. Half of the content of each of these courses is practical work so please come along ready to take to the field.
The Level 0 coaching course allows you to coach Under 6 & 7's for all other teams a Junior License (old Level 1) qualification is required.
The cost of the Level 0 course is $5.00/attendee payable by the club, the cost of the Junior Licence will be $105.00/attendee (the final fee being set by FFSA and is beyond our control) payable by the club. Clubs will be re-embursed up to 100% of the Junior License fee for attendees who coach an EDJSA team next season.
For any course to proceed it will need a minimum of 12 nominated attendees and failure to attend will result in the relevant club being billed the full amout of the cost of that course for each non-attendee.

Level 0
1. Saturday 15th October 2005 8:45am - 4:00pm
2. Saturday 29th October 2005 8:45am - 4:00pm
3. Saturday 4th February 2006 8:45am - 4:00pm
4. Saturday 25th February 2006 8:45am - 4:00pm
5. Saturday 25th March 2006 8:45am - 4:00pm

Junior License
1. Saturday & Sunday 12th/13th November 2005 8:45am - 4:00pm
2. Saturday & Sunday 10th/11th December 2005 8:45am - 4:00pm
3. Saturday & Sunday 11th/12th February 2006 8:45am - 4:00pm
4. Saturday & Sunday 11th/12th March 2006 8:45am - 4:00pm

19th September 2005

Compulsory Club Coaches Meeting
Don't forget that all club coaches are required to attend a meeting at the EDJSA Coaching Academy, Petherton Road Daveron Park this Thursday 22nd September 2005 starting at 7:30pm sharp. Failure to send a club coach will result in an automatic $50.00 fine. Notification was given to all clubs at the August 29th 'Council Of Clubs' meeting, clubs not at this meeting were contacted the following day by the EDJSA General Secretary.
All clubs are required to appoint a 'Coach Coordinator' generally referred to as a 'Club Coach' before the first kick-off date as stated in By-Law 4(d). This person is now to be assessed for their suitability for this position with the express idea for future appointments to be of more qualified and experienced people able to carry out and monitor the directions given to the clubs through the EDJSA Coaching Coordinator.

17th September 2005

2005 Final League Tables
For the EDJSA 2005 Final League Tables follow this link to the 2005 Final League Tables.

14th September 2005

Photography at Challenge Cup Final
Ascot Studio will be there to take any and all photos of teams and individual players. Any action shots required will be at the request of the parent to Ascot Studios, there will be no other children in these photos unless the parents of these children have given their permission prior to the photo being taken.

No person is allowed to take indiscriminate photos or video of any game without the prior permission of every parent of every child appearing in that photo or video. You are allowed to take photos or video of only your child but no one elses without prior permission of those parents.

Please take this information seriously and remember you may not like some-one unknown to you taking photos or video of your children, and, as their legal guardian it is your legal right to say who can or can-not before the act.

21st August 2005

Engineers Report Required by Virginia United
Virginia United Junior Soccer Club had a major setback about a month ago when during a storm one of their light poles fell down. The Virginia Primary School, where the club has its grounds, had no alternative but to have the other light poles removed in fear that they may also fall and injure students. Virginia United want to erect new light poles which they have but cannot until they obtain an engineers soil test and foundation specifications, so please if you can help contact the Chairman Mark on (m)0418-838-493 or Greg on (m)0417-881-025. As most junior clubs would appreciate these days you need lights for training if you want to ensure a coaches availability for your teams.

31st July 2005

U/6-U/8 Skills Coaching Clinic - Sunday 14th August
EDJSA is planning to run a Skills Coaching Clinics at the the new EDJSA Coaching Academy, Petherton Road Daveron Park (the old Elizabeth Fields Club) on Sunday 14th August from 9:00am to 11:00am. There is no cost associated with this particular clinic. We are looking for participants who are registered players from the U/6 to U/8 age groups. We would also like any related and interested coaches to come along, observe and if asked become involved in the mornings activities. This is as much a learning curve for EDJSA as it will be for the players and coaches involved. Future courses may well be at a limited cost to participants. Please remember we're trying to improve the standard of coaching within EDJSA (our main thrust area at present) as well as the basic skills of the players.

31st July 2005

U/9-U/13 Skills Coaching Clinic - Sunday 28th August
EDJSA is planning to run a Skills Coaching Clinics at the the new EDJSA Coaching Academy, Petherton Road Daveron Park (the old Elizabeth Fields Club) on Sunday 28th August from 9:00am to 11:00am. There is no cost associated with this particular clinic. We are looking for participants who are registered players from the U/9 to U/13 age groups. We would also like any related and interested coaches to come along, observe and if asked become involved in the mornings activities. This is as much a learning curve for EDJSA as it will be for the players and coaches involved. Future courses may well be at a limited cost to participants. Please remember we're trying to improve the standard of coaching within EDJSA (our main thrust area at present) as well as the basic skills of the players.

27th July 2005

Skills Coaching Clinic - Sunday 31st July
EDJSA is planning to run the first of its Skills Coaching Clinics at the the new EDJSA Coaching Academy, Petherton Road Daveron Park (the old Elizabeth Fields Club) this Sunday 31st July from 9:30am to 12:30pm. There is no cost associated with this particular clinic. We are looking for participants in the main who are registered players from the U/10 to U/13 age groups although other registered players are welcome. We would also like any interested coaches to come along, observe and if asked become involved in the days activities. This is as much a learning curve for EDJSA as it will be for the players and coaches involved. Future courses may well be at a limited cost to participants. Please remember we're trying to improve the standard of coaching within EDJSA (our main thrust area at present) as well as the basic skills of the players.

3rd July 2005

To all Reasonable Parents - Society Gone Mad
New rules and regulations being set up by the State and Federal Governments to ensure the safety of children through the 'Duty of Care' of those who supervise children will mean that if you want to photograph or video your child whilst on the sports field you will need the written permission from the parent of any child who appears in your pictures before you can do so. As you may understand there are those unidentifiable people amongst us that would take these photos and videos and use them for less than appropriate purposes and the Government as well as EDJSA does not believe that any parent would want inappropriate pictures of their child distributed in this manner.

3rd July 2005

Girls Teams for 2006 State Championships
Attention all EDJSA registered girls, EDJSA wants to put two all-girl teams into next years SAJSA State Championships. An U/13 teams comprising U/11s, U/12s and U/13s and also an U/16s team comprising U/14s, U/15s and U/16s. If you are eligible by turning 11 to 16 next year and you want to be involved please contact Tony Wright on (ph) 8283-0273 or an email to EDJSA Web Administator.

26th June 2005

2005 State Championship Results
For the complete 2005 State Championship results go to the following referenced page. Click Here for the Results.

24th June 2005

EDJSA Results from the 2005 State Championships held at Elizabeth Grove

U/11 - Shared State Champions trophy in a final ending in a nil all draw with Port Pirie.
U/12 - State Champions with a one nil win over last years runners up (to us) North West.
U/13 - Finished well down the listings but had greater expectations.
U/14 - State Champions another great EDJSA performance.
U/15 - Runners up to Western Border and played well for the silver medal.
U/16 - Played well in a very tough competition.

12th June 2005

State Championship - EDJSA Club Thank You's
The EDJSA Executive would like to thank in particular Elizabeth Grove Junior Soccer Club for there unfaultering support and dedication to the 2005 SAJSA State Championships held at Elizabeth Grove over this June Queens Birthday long weekend. Apologies must be given to them because of an oversight resulting in their club not being mentioned in the official program. The executive would also like to thank the following clubs:
- Barossa United
- Elizabeth Downs
- Ingle Farm
- Parafield Gardens
- Valley View
Well done everyone.

And finally thankyou to the Championship committee of Leanne Cox, Julie Ayers, John Brown, Mike Woods and Tony Wright.

29th May 2005

Modified Rules Coaches and the Jewellery Policy
When Modified Rules coaches are on the field, as they are allowed to be, they are part of the field of play just the same as the referee and therefore all the rules pertaining to the players pertain to the coaches and referees and this includes the National Jewellery Policy. Please take the time to read this policy and apply it to yourself as a modified rules coach.

20th May 2005

Salisbury East Contact
Until further notice all correspondence and communications with Salisbury East JSC must be done through Ms Jane Selby ph. 8285-6328. The e-mail link for Salisbury East on the Club Directory page will automatocally go through to Jane. Ms Melissa Larkin should not be contacted due to a bereavement in the family.

8th May 2005

Coaching Courses
Will all clubs please contact John Brown (m)0418-800-381 or Tony Wright (ph)8283-0273 with the names of all persons wanting to do either a Level 0 or a Junior License Coaching course so arrangements can be made. A minimum of 12 people are required before any course will take place.

1st May 2005

Modified Rules Refereeing Courses
The minimum age of applicants has been lowered to 13 years bringing it in line with the minimum age for referees taking the course for the full FIFA game.
A Course will be run on Saturday/Sunday 28th May & 29th May from 1:00 - 5:00 each day at EDJSA Coaching Academy, Kalara Reserve, Petherton Road Daveron Park (the old Elizabeth Fields Soccer Club).
The Modified Rules Referees Courses are run by Mr Ted Jackson, the EDJSA Modified Rules Co-ordinator. You can phone Ted on (ph)8570-4095 or try 8254-6995 to book your spot. Remember you must be qualified before you can referee modified rules and if you haven't done the Modified Rules Referees Course you are not qualified and you can't referee.

21st April 2005

Attention All EDJSA Clubs and Unqualified Coaches
All unqualified coaches who are taking 2005 teams and whos names appear in the official EDJSA 2005 Coaches Database 'MUST' report to the EDJSA Coaching Academy, Petherton Road, Daveron Park on Sunday 1st May at 9:00am. Coaches taking U/8 teams and above will be assessed for suitability pending the next available coaching course whilst U/6 & U/7 coaches will take part in the EDJSA Level O course. Failure to attend this course will result in those listed people being barred from coaching at that level in EDJSA until they become officially qualified. Please contact Tony Wright on 8283-0273 for more information.

6th April 2005

Round 1 and the EDJSA Weather Policy
The EDJSA Weather Policy may have to be invoked for Round 1 this weekend if the forecast temperature for the Elizabeth area is 32 degrees Celsius or greater after 5:30pm the day before, that would be on Friday when considering Saturday's games and Saturday considering Sunday's games. Please remember that this policy is part of the Constitution of EDJSA and was developed to ensure the safety of the children during extremes of weather.
Please read the policy highlighted above.

4th April 2005

Lost Keys Returned Home
All those who attended the recent Junior License coaching course will be relieved to know that the keys misplaced by one of the female attendees have been retrieved and given back to the EDJSA Official concerned with the assistance of a piece of string and a magnet. All we can say is that on judgement day Murphy has got a lot to answer for.

23rd March 2005

Level 0 Coaching Course - Sunday 3rd April
A Level 0 Coaching Course will be held at the the new EDJSA Coaching Academy, Petherton Road Daveron Park (the old Elizabeth Fields Club) on Sunday 3rd of April from 9:00am to 3:30pm. The cost is $5.00 each person to cover the cost of running the course. Please contact EDJSA Coaching Coordinator Mr John Brown Ph 0418-800-381 for more information or to reserve a place on this or subsequent courses. Half of this is a practical course so please come along ready to take to the field.

This coaching course allows you to coach Uner 6 & 7's for all other teams a Junior License or Level 1 qualification is required. This is a good introductory course for those who feel they may want to coach at a higher level.

20th March 2005

Junior Licence Coaching Course - (equivalent to Level 1) - 9/10 April

This particular course is almost full and has places for only 10-12 more participants.

A Junior Licence Coaching Course equivalent to the old Level 1 will be held at the the new EDJSA Coaching Academy, Petherton Road Daveron Park (the old Elizabeth Fields Club) on Saturday and Sunday 9/10 April from 9:00am to 5:00pm each day. The instructor will be from the SASF and the cost is $104.50 each person + $30.00 for the associated book if you want it - Elizabeth & Districts will re-emburse part of the costs for persons who coach EDJSA teams this coming season. Please contact EDJSA Coaching Coordinator Mr John Brown Ph 0418-800-381 for more information or to reserve a place on this course. This is a practical course so please come along ready to take to the field.

EDJSA is not planning to run further Junior License courses until the end of the season, but not with-standing arrangements can be made to place persons wishing to complete this course on other courses held at various locations around Adelaide. Please contact your club or Mr John Brown for further details.

15th March 2005

Club Referees Assistant (Linesman)
If you want to become an official club linesman check out this page to see how you can make it happen. Got to How to become a club assistant referee.

15 March 2005

Offside Law and Discussion
Read about the offide law and some interesting discussion from the English Football Association's Head of Refereeing Mr John Baker. Go to this location for the dicussion of Offside.

9th March 2005

Level 0 Coaching Course - 12th March
Don't forget about the Level 0 Coaching Course will be held at the the new EDJSA Coaching Academy, Petherton Road Daveron Park (the old Elizabeth Fields Club) on Saturday 12th of March from 9:00am to 3:30pm. The cost is $5.00 each person to cover the cost of running the course. Please contact EDJSA Coaching Coordinator Mr John Brown Ph 0418-800-381 for more information or to reserve a place on this or subsequent courses. Half of this is a practical course so please come along ready to take to the field.

This coaching course allows you to coach Uner 6 & 7's for all other teams a Junior License or Level 1 qualification is required. This is a good introductory course for those who feel they may want to coach at a higher level.

1st March 2005

Elizabeth Grove Junior Soccer Club are holding an official "Linesman Course" on Wednesday 16th March 5:30-7:30pm at their club, please come along if you are interested.
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.

18th February 2005

Junior Licence Coaching Course - (equivalent to Level 1) - 2/3 April
A Junior Licence Coaching Course equivalent to the old Level 1 will be held at the the new EDJSA Coaching Academy, Petherton Road Daveron Park (the old Elizabeth Fields Club) on Saturday and Sunday 2/3 April from 9:00am to 5:00pm each day. The instructor will be from the SASF and the cost is $104.50 each person + $30.00 for the associated book if you want it - Elizabeth & Districts will re-emburse part of the costs for persons who coach EDJSA teams next season. Please contact EDJSA Coaching Coordinator Mr John Brown Ph 0418-800-381 for more information or to reserve a place on this or subsequent courses. This is a practical course so please come along ready to take to the field.

EDJSA is planning to run another course in April subject to enough confirmed participants. Please contact your club or Mr John Brown for further details.

PS - This particular course is now full and is the last one before the start of the season. Please note all previous Junior License courses are now full.

4th February 2005

Junior Licence Coaching Course - (equivalent to Level 1) - 26/27 February
A Junior Licence Coaching Course equivalent to the old Level 1 will be held at the the new EDJSA Coaching Academy, Petherton Road Daveron Park (the old Elizabeth Fields Club) on Saturday and Sunday 26/27 of February from 9:00am to 5:00pm each day. The instructor will be Mr Noel Clarke from SASF and the cost is $104.50 each person + $30.00 for the associated book if you want it - Elizabeth & Districts will re-emburse part of the costs for persons who coach EDJSA teams next season. Please contact EDJSA Coaching Coordinator Mr John Brown Ph 0418-800-381 for more information or to reserve a place on this or subsequent courses. This is a practical course so please come along ready to take to the field.

EDJSA is planning to run a third course early in March subject to enough confirmed participants. Please contact your club or Mr John Brown for further details.

4th February 2005

Under 18 Competition for Amateur Soccer Leage
The South Australian Amateur Soccer League is planning on running an under 18 competition this coming season, please contact them or your local amateur club for more details. You can contact the SAASL Secretary on 0408-575-075.