2009 Season

ANU Womens Soccer Club is in full swing for the upcoming season. Players are training and the Premier League Team will soon be competing in the Fed Cup.

If you would like to join ANU Womens Soccer Club come to one of our training sessions. We have players of all ability levels and field teams from Premier League to Division 6. New players, to the club and to the game, are always welcome.

Training is on Tuesday and Thursday nights at Willows Oval, ANU (right next to Barry Drive). Training starts at 6pm. It goes for roughly 2-2.5 hours.

Also, on Sunday 22 March we are having a Gala Day. ANU teams play Weston Creek for the annual trophy. You do not have to be registered to participate, just keen to play. Some come along to a training session and get involved in a team for Gala Day.

Information about registration will be posted soon. Registration does not occur until early April. If you have any questions, please email anuwsc@hotmail.com

Match Report

Team: The Strollers SL3

Date: 6 July 2008

Opposition: O’Connor Knights

Score: 0-2

Keeper(s): Lyndall Kennedy

The Strollers fought out a tough game against our old nemesis team, O’Connor Knights. The match was played on one of the tiny fields at Radford which meant there was less room to move the ball around the field. The strollers put on a very solid first half with the defence proving especially tight. At half time the score was 0-0 and we were hopeful of capitalising in the second half. Unfortunately we came away with a 2-0 loss with one of their goals scored after a fast break and the second an unlucky own goal (as was pointed out after the game - our first goal in a few weeks!). The Strollers are expecting to come back refreshed from the week break ready to take on Canberra City.

Fancy yourself as a future Matilda? Or just want to try something new?

Fancy yourself as a future Matilda? Want to a way to unwind after a long day of lectures and tutorials? Or just want to try something new?

Why not join the ANU Women’s Soccer Club?

Training
Tuesday and Thursdays
6pm
Willows Oval (behind the Sports Union)

Skill level
Beginners through to Premier League

Games
Sundays at various locations in Canberra

Cost
Students - $115 (must have a valid student card)
Non Students - $140 (must be a member of the SRA)

Prefer to use your hands?
Ask about our special registration deals for keepers

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Contact
For more information please contact us at anuwsc@hotmail.com
or check out our website at
http://anuwsc.blogspot.com/

Premier League and State League 1 Try-outs

ANUWSC announces OPEN tryouts beginning 29 January 2008. Training sessions will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the ANU Willows Oval from 6pm to 9pm. All positions will be considered, including goalkeeper.

First and foremost, the club is focused on player development and building a cohesive team. We're seeking players who love the game, desire a competitive level of play, and wish to promote development both personally and within their teammates.

Please feel free to contact the coaches should you wish to learn more about the programme and tryouts.

Head Coach Premier League: Kath St. Laurent
anuwsc@hotmail.com

Head Coach State League 1: Ranse McLean
ranse.mclean@health.gov.au
Mobile: 0421 983 631

Premier League and State League 1 Coaches

The club would like to welcome our new premier league coach, Katherine St Laurent, to the club, and wish her the best of luck for the coming season. Katherine has over 30 years experience playing soccer, mainly as 'keeper, and has been coaching at various levels since 1995. Her most recent coaching positions include the Radford U15s girls' team, and the Royal Australian Navy Women's National Team.

Ranse McLean will continue in his position as state league 1 coach, and Julian Stockwell will return to the club as assistant coach to the premier league and state league 1 sides.

Premier League Coach

The ANU Women’s Soccer Club is seeking expressions of interest from experienced candidates interested in coaching our Premier League side. In addition to coaching the Premier League team, the successful applicant is expected to take a leadership role amongst the coaching staff and to provide input to the committee on the future direction of the club.

The Premier League coach will receive an honorarium of between $400 and $1000 depending on experience, contribution to player development and on field performance.

State League Coaching Positions

We are also seeking committed and enthusiastic coaches to join our team of state league coaches. Positions are available in a range of divisions, ranging from SL1 to SL6.

State league coaches will receive an honorarium of $400.

To apply, email anuwsc@hotmail.com and include a coaching resume and a brief statement addressing why you would like to coach and what you feel you can bring to the club. Applicants to the premier league position should also include the contact details of two referees.

For further information email anuwsc@hotmail.com, or contact Ruth Mills, 0411 576 680.

Committee for 2008

As another season closes it is timely to announce the commitee for 2008. As voted upon by the members at the AGM the new committee is as follows:

President: Ruth Mills
Vice-President: Victoria (Tori) Robinson-Conlon
Secretary: Heidi Hutchison
Treasurer: Kristine Dun
General Members: Megan Wilson, Meaghan Gidley, Vanessa Wong & Diona Gengaroli

Many thanks to the outgoing committee who have dedicated a lot of time and effort in ensuring the 2007 season ran smoothly.