Club Bulletin 5 – 23rd March

Important Upcoming Events/Dates

25/3 MiniRoos Coaching Course
30/3 Start of all other competitions (U6-18s, Open Ages) outside of M League

General Club News

Your Club runs on Volunteers
Every person involved with YOUR club are volunteers, we hope you will get behind the club and assist as required.
As you are now part of the Mustang community, the committee wish to remind everyone of some participation requests throughout the season. There are many duties that are required for YOUR club to function each week, such as canteen staff, or ground setup and pack up.
Periodically the committee will release a roster that will request your assistance, with one or multiple areas mentioned.
All that the committee ask is that when requested to assist, that your team take their nominated turn.
By assisting the committee when requested it will provide a better gameday experience for all.

Coaching Course
U6-U8 MFA MiniRoos Coaching Course – Monday 25th March – Wandarrah Reserve 6.00pm Start
This is a free coaching course designed to introduce Mustang coaches to FFA training techniques.
The course covers many areas, including how to structure a training session, and setting season goals.
Highly recommended for those first time coaches, or those looking for training ideas.
If you are unable to attend, there are also further FREE training resources available through the PlayFootball website.
Training session ideas, as well as recommendations for ages U6-U9, U9-U13, U13-U17s and 17+, can be located at https://www.playfootball.com.au/coach/community-pathway

Season Kick-Off
With only a week remaining before the launch for most of our players, MFA have announced this years draw.
To gain access to your teams draw, you can download the “GameDay by SportsTG” application on your preferred device (iOS or Android).
You will be required to create a free account to log in, and then you search for our Club, Mt Annan Mustangs SC.
Once the club is located, all team lists will be displayed, just scroll down and find your team.
While all games have times nominated, it is recommended that Managers regularly confirm the times in the lead up to each weekend.
There were a number of games last season that changed in the 72 hours prior to kick off.

Playing Gear
We have noted over the past two weekends of trial games that some players are not wearing suitable football gear.
It is a requirement of all players taking the field in the MFA competition to be appropriately attired.
All players MUST wear football boots and shinp ads.

Merchandise
We await the final delivery confirmation of our first Legea delivery, but expect this to be early during the week.
Once received we will advise all participants of pickup days/times, but we anticipate it be later in the week down at the Birriwa Reserve clubhouse. More news to be released mid week once we have the stock in our hands.

Club Details where you can find out further information

General Club Queries – secretary@mtannanmustangs.com.au
Registration Queries – registrations@mtannanmustangs.com.au
Website – www.mtannanmustangs.com.au (especially refer to the Notices section for info)
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/groups/336083163384/

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Club Bulletin 4 – 15th March

Since our first coaches and managers meeting last Monday there have been a number of questions that keep arising.
The information below will try and provide some answers for all Mustang participants.

Registration Payments – MUST BE FINALISED by the 21st March
There have been a number of requests to make payments in person. The club EFTPOS machine will be available at the Birriwa Reserve clubhouse for participants to make payments between 9.00am until 12.00pm on Saturday 16th March.
As an alternative we still offer EFT transfers directly into the club account. Please use surname as the reference number.
Account Name – Mt Annan Mustangs
BSB – 062656
Account – 10187435

Trial Match Information
All trial match information (dates/times/grounds) has been sent directly to the team managers/coaches, as well as posted on the club Facebook page.
Match Cards – will be used during trials, however FFA numbers are not required, Surname and Shirt Number are sufficient.
Playing Attire – many players are awaiting the delivery of socks/shorts/shirts, please wear suitable football attire in the interim.

Merchandise Update
As everyone is aware, an order was placed with season 2019 supplier Legea a few weeks back. At this stage we have not taken delivery of any stock, however have been advised that our original order is still on track to be delivered prior to the season commencing. Once merchandise is received from Legea, we will advise everyone of pickup location, dates and times.
Subsequent orders have also been placed and Legea are trying their best to have these delivered prior to March 30 also.
In the interim, players should adopt the following guidelines.
– returning players from last season, should utilise the same shirt as supplied in 2018 (if last seasons shirt has been outgrown a new shirt will need to be ordered, email your order through asap)
– new players in season 2019, the club has supplied each manager/coach with a spare shirt to use. These can be used as long as required, however should be returned to the club once no longer needed

U6-U11s MFA MiniRoos Coaching Course – Monday 25th March – Wandarrah Reserve 6.00pm start
This coaching course is highly recommended for all first time mini Mustang coaches, or those wanting to brush up on the current training techniques used by FFA. Course is being run by fully qualified Macarthur Football Association coaches.
Please RSVP to secretary@mtannanmustangs.com.au prior to the 20th March (so numbers can be confirmed).
Further FREE training resources are also available through the PlayFootball website.
Training session ideas, as well as recommendations for ages U6-U9, U9-U13, U13-U17s and 17+, can be located at https://www.playfootball.com.au/coach/community-pathway

Important Upcoming Events/Dates

17/3 Start of M League Season
21/3 Finalise of ALL Registration Payments (NO Pay, NO Play)
30/3 Start of all other competitions (U6-18s, Open Ages)

Club Details where you can find out further information

General Club Queries – secretary@mtannanmustangs.com.au
Registration Queries – registrations@mtannanmustangs.com.au
Website – www.mtannanmustangs.com.au (especially refer to the Notices section for info)
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/groups/336083163384/

 

Club Bulletin 3 – 8th March

Once again the season continues to draw closer, and the Committee just want to remind everyone of a few housekeeping matters.

Coaches and Managers Meeting – Monday 11th March – Birriwa Reserve Clubhouse 7.00pm Start
All teams are expected to have a representative attend the meeting, various information will be available that will assist in season 2019.

Registration Payments – FINAL ACCEPTANCE of Payments – Thursday 21st March
Another reminder that if any funds remain outstanding, players will not be able to take the field. If you have any doubts about payments please ask.
Payments can be made via EFT to the following account, using your Surname as the reference number.
Account Name – Mt Annan Mustangs
BSB – 062656
Account – 10187435

Coach/Manager/Volunteer Registrations
Any participant who will take on one of these roles will require registration with both FFA and also the Mustangs.
Part of this registration process is to have a Working with Children check completed, note that this can take up to 4 weeks to receive this clearance.
The full registration process is provided on the Notices section of our website.

U6-U11s MFA MiniRoos Coaching Course – Monday 25th March – Wandarrah Reserve 6.00pm start
Macarthur Football Association will be holding a coaching clinic to assist mini Mustangs coaching staff.
Highly recommended for any new coaches to attend.
Please RSVP to secretary@mtannanmustangs.com.au prior to the 20th March so numbers can be confirmed.

Trial Game Details – to be released over the weekend.

Season Draw – awaiting final confirmation from MFA, however once received will be relayed to all.

Important Upcoming Events/Dates

11/3 Coaches and Managers Team Meeting (every team must have a representative present)
17/3 Start of M League Season
21/3 Finalise of ALL Registration Payments (NO Pay, NO Play)
30/3 Start of all other competitions (U6-18s, Open Ages)

Club Details where you can find out further information

General Club Queries – secretary@mtannanmustangs.com.au
Registration Queries – registrations@mtannanmustangs.com.au
Website – www.mtannanmustangs.com.au (especially refer to the Notices section for info)
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/groups/336083163384/