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Well we have been in the building for a few weeks now.

A couple of minor things still need attention but on a whole mostly going alright.

It has taken me awhile but below are some photos of the finished building.

Canteen has been enlarged & modernized

The old change rooms have been enlarged & new showers & toilets included. They can be used as two rooms or opened up as one large room.

Two new change rooms have been add and they also can be one large room or two smaller rooms by use of the roller door. This give us a total of 4 change rooms.

The old existing building & new section have been joined buy incorporating a breezeway.

Off the breezeway there are two (that’s right 2) referees rooms.

The building has its own toilets for game days but there are two public toilets which cater for male & female and are wheel chair friendly.

That’s a brief look at the building, there are also a number of store rooms  etc. Please come and have a look we are sure you will be impressed.

Another week gone & now 1month behind.

Strange thing happened this weekend tiler worked Saturday & Sunday – a shame others hadn’t been doing the same might be closer to finishing.

Looks like all rendering has been done & internal finishing has commenced.

First weekend of games at home and no building – had porta-loos, thats something?

Thank you to all those that helped set up and make the day as good as it could be.

A meeting for all Coaches & Managers will be held on Thursday 28th of April, 6.30pm at the Swansea RSL.

All Coaches & Managers are required to attend.

Well we have been given updated finish date for the building – it is now due to be completed on the 17th June.

That’s right not a typo the 17th June.

If it keeps going at this rate it may be ready for end of season presentation day?

We don’t know what will happen with home games yet waiting for draw and then see what Council will come up with?

HAPPY EASTER TO ALL – hope you all have a great long weekend!

2011  Swansea Football Club Inc. REGISTRATION

Registration Days for Swansea Football Club Inc for 2011 at *CAVES BEACH SLSC* will be on the following days and times:-

• All new players to the club must bring a birth certificate on registration day for a club official to witness.
• All new senior players (AAW, O35’s & ID) must have a photo taken at the Football Club – can not be registered unless done.
• All players must be financial to play with Swansea Football Club Inc. in any competition.
• Every financial player registered in a junior team will receive a ball of the correct size for his/her age. This ball is to be used for training purposes and should be brought to each training session. Balls will be issued ASAP once teams are finalised.
• All players registering for a Junior Team must register in correct age group (i.e. age they turn in 2011) As Per Club Constitution.
• All senior players registered after 3 of their team’s competition rounds will incur a $15.00 Association late rego fee.
• All registrations will be taken and we will try our best to accommodate all players, but if there are to many/not enough numbers for any age group, a mixed age team may be formed (some players may have to play up in a higher age group).
• Any registrations after the final registration day will only be accepted where there is a position available for that player in their own age group, or an appropriate age group which is acceptable to the player, the parents and the club.
• PLEASE mark registration form in appropriate place if you are trying out for All Age, AAWomens, O/35 or Senior ID teams

GRADING DAYS FOR 2011 !!!!

Player Grading

All teams starting with under *9′s* will be graded where required, and the final decision for placement of players will be at the discretion of grading team and the Executive.

The following dates and times have been scheduled for the respective age groups:

Monday 7-02-11             U12’s   5.00pm to 6.00pm                AAW   6.15pm to 7.15pm

Tuesday 8-02-11             U12’s   5.00pm to 6.00pm                AAW   6.15pm to 7.15pm

Wednesday 9-02-11      U9’s,    5.00pm to 6.00pm                U10’s   6.15pm to 7.15pm

Thursday 10-02-11       U9’s     5.00pm to 6.00pm                U10’s   6.15pm to 7.15pm

Monday 14-02-11         U11’s   5.00pm to 6.00pm                U12 Girls 6.15pm to 7.15pm

Tuesday 15-02-11        U11’s   5.00pm to 6.00pm                U12 Girls 6.15pm to 7.15pm

Wednesday 16-02-11  U14’s   5.00pm to 6.00pm                U14 Girls 6.15pm to 7.15pm

Thursday 17-02-11     U14’s   5.00pm to 6.00pm                U14 Girls 6.15pm to 7.15pm

Monday 21-02-11 Orientation U6’s     4.00pm to 5.00pm                U7’s 5.15pm to 6.15pm

Monday 21-02-11       U16 Girls 5.00pm to 6.00pm

Monday 21-02-11      U18 Girls 6.15pm ONLY IF REQUIRED

Tuesday 22-02-11 Orientation U8’s     4.00pm to 5.00pm

Tuesday 22-02-11    U16 Girls 5.00pm to 6.00pm

Tuesday 22-02-11   U18 Girls 6.15pm ONLY IF REQUIRED

Wednesday 23-02-11 U13, U15, U16, U17, U18 5.00pm to 7.00pm Team Meetings Only

• Please note that it is important that ALL players be at both of the grading days, as different areas are covered on each day. If a player is unable to make a grading session could they please contact our Grading Co-ordinator Steve Sohr on 0437673561, or Director of Football Matthew Fellows on 0411968646 ASAP?
• Extra grading sessions may be required in some age groups; these will be advised if needed.
• Some grading may not be needed depending on team numbers. We will endeavour to notify players as soon as possible if this happens. Please contact Steve or Matthew if raining, to confirm if on or changed.
• Players will be advised of team placements ASAP following the final grading day.
• As always the grading schedule is very tight and we would like all players to be at the ground at lest 15 minutes prior.
• Should you have a grievance with regard to your child’s placement; action will only be taken after a written letter is submitted to the Executive Committee.

Academy News

Swansea FC intends to run 3 x Development Academy squads for its elite players in 2011. The format for the squads is still being determined but will generally involve:

• A 20 player squad for 14 – 16 year old boys and 16 year old girls;
• A 20 player squad for 12 & 13 year old boys and 12 – 14 year old girls; and
• An emerging academy for 9 – 11 year old’s.

We have been fortunate to secure the services of Michael Cossgrove as the Academy Coach for the two senior squads. Michael comes highly recommended. In recent times Michael has:

• Coached U16 and U19 NNSW Futsal teams;
• Convenor and coach for Combined Independent High Schools representative sides at National titles;
• Has run Development Academies for Independent Schools;
• Coached U19 NBN league side; and
• Coached U19 and A grade New FM side.

The Academy is additional training to the regular teams and is optional. The Academy has proven very popular in the past 2 seasons and has been highly sought after. The club will have further information on details and cost by the registration days. Players will be selected during the grading days.

Swansea Football Club has been accepted into the new ZONE PREMIER LEAGUE competition for 2011.

The competition will consist of 1^st Grade – Open Age, Reserve Grade – Open Age and 23’s – Restricted to players 23 and under, with a maximum of 4 over age players.

Other teams in the competition are – Dudley-Redhead United FC, Kahibah FC, Mayfield United FC, Morissett United FC, New Lambton Eagles FC, Newcastle University Men’s FC, Thornton Park FC and Wallsend FC.

This is a great thing for Swansea FC and will also be great for the Swansea area in general.

More information soon – stay tuned.

Swansea Football Club Morns the passing of Life Member Betty Lettice!

Betty wife of Ken, mother of Niomi & Jeremy and good friend to many at SFCI passed away early Friday morning 3rd September. Betty will be missed by all but not forgotten.

The funeral was held on Tuesday 7th September at the Lake Macquarie Memorial Park Ryhope.

The Family would like to thank all those that could attend to celebrate Betty’s life and thank you to all those that could not attend and sent their best wishes.

Your presence and thoughts has given them comfort and will always be remembered.

The New Canteen when finished will be called – The Betty Ann Lettice Canteen, in memory of Betty