Return to training It is official! We have now received official confirmation that we may return to using the grounds and training can commence from 2 June 2020. I have included the schedules below. These could be subject to change, and as such if you have any issues please contact Sarah (she has put a lot of work into these to get us back - many thanks goes her way). A reminder to all coaches and managers to please attend the canteen before training to receive information around the new guidelines. On a side note - it was great to here from the NSW Minister that junior sport may return from 1 July. Once we receive more information we will pass it on.
COVID-19 Situation Update UPDATE 26 MAY: In exciting news, it is appearing likely that we will likely have access to the grounds from 1 June to allow a return to training in line with the guidelines provided by Football NSW. More information will follow, including field and time allocation for each time. Please be prepared to stick to these as they have been designed to allow us to meet new guidelines. We will also need to follow the guidelines provided by FNSW - an explanation of these guidelines can be found here and further details are available here. We would like to thank you for your continued support ORIGINAL: Football Federation Australia (FFA) and Football NSW (FNSW) have decided to suspend all levels of grassroots football activity, including training and games until at least 31 May 2020. While we are all staying at home, the FFA has announced a Skills Hub which can give you ideas for ways to practice at home! Football NSW have cancelled the State Cup competition for 2020. They have also provided a series of FAQs in their latest update For full details, please see the below circulars:
We will keep you up to date with the latest advice as it is available Message from the Treasurer - Player Payment Plans Today in consultation with the executive committee we have made the decision that all players payment plans have been frozen. As a club St Mary's Eaglevale has recognised that with the current situation with the COVID-19 virus and many people being out of work at the moment all payments have been frozen. With that said there were some that went through today as there was nothing we could do to stop those payments, but as of today no more payments will be deducted from your accounts until we have a clearer understanding of what the future soccer competion will look like. I urge all players registered please do not cancel your registration. If you are going through hard times please just Our lives may be a little different on the other side but we will make it. Please everybody stay safe and healthy. Abide by the safe distancing rules and we will see you all on the other side. Yours in Soccer Players needed! We are still seeking players for the following age groups:
If you know anyone that might be interested, please share and spread the word around! To register, please first get in contact with the registrar (registrar@stmaryseaglevalesc.com.au) to reserve your spot! Coaches and Managers meeting The first coaches and managers meeting will be Monday 9 March at 7pm at Kooringa Reserve. These meetings will contain a lot of important information and so it is important we have representatives from every team. 2020 Season Key Dates Key dates for the 2020 season are available at the below link. https://www.macarthurfootball.com.au/2020-season-dates The following dates are key for the start of the season:
Goalkeeper Training Goalkeeper training will be commencing next Tuesday (4/2/2020) at 6:30pm by our certified goal keeper coach Wayne Trotman, who has graciously donated his time to help any player at our club for free. Referee Courses For those interested in becoming a referee, Macarthur District Football Referees Association are running a few courses in the coming weeks. For more information, please visit the MDFRA website or email secretary@mdfra.com.au. |
 ALL MACARTHUR FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION GROUNDS ARE ALCOHOL FREE UNLESS THE CLUB HAS A FUNCTION LICENCE IN PLACE. Kind Regards |   All Council Sports Grounds are now Smoke Free. |
