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Sydney Benfica and Sydney Olympic - Bring Football and Futsal Together!
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 Sydney
Benfica Futsal Club in conjunction with SL Benfica (Portugal) have come to terms
regarding an affiliation with Sydney Olympic Football Club. It what can only be
described as exciting times for both clubs, the sports of football and futsal
can only flourish with such an agreement in place.
For many a time, there has been a constant battle between the two codes.
Hopefully, this successful affiliation will break down the barriers and will
also encourage other clubs to follow suit.
Whilst both clubs have their own traditional origins, recent years, have seen
both clubs adopt the name of Sydney into their identities. Australia is very
much a multicultural society. Football/Futsal across the world has no
boundaries.
Discussions between Graham Athanaseris, Nick Svinos, Lorenzo D’Addona and Mario
Da Silva of both clubs, have been ongoing for the past year. The new affiliation
will see both clubs run as they are, however supporting each other where
possible. This will enable both sets of players to trial and if selected,
represent both facets of the game.
Sydney Olympic FC will commence Summer Soccer with an added twist. Instead of
running a 6-a side competition, the competition will be run under futsal rules.
The affiliation will also enable the running of local competitions at a venue
yet to be determined. Discussions also centered around, reaching out to grass
roots and local schools as a means of development for all players and the sport.
With the FFA pushing the SSG, futsal is very much a way of life that many
professional footballers have experienced. Futsal is very much a part of the
FFA’s National Curriculum. It is the playground where many skills are harnessed.
Sydney Benfica FC and Sydney Olympic FC would like to wish all players, parents
and officials, the best of luck in their respective competitions.
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“5 Star Pink” - raises funds for breast cancer research
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Sydney Benfica FC in conjunction with 5 Star Futsal are raising money for breast
cancer research and awareness by hosting the “5 Star Pink” fund raising
initiative.
This will see the club wearing a pink strip for all home games in this year
Football NSW Futsal Premier League. During their home games, Sydney Benfica FC
will be collecting gold coin donations and selling pink ribbon merchandise.
The National Breast Cancer Foundation is the leading not-for-profit organization
that is dedicated to supporting and promoting high quality research into the
prevention, detection and treatment of breast cancer.
The Foundation is committed to funding high quality research responsive to the
needs and interests of women affected by breast cancer. Since being established
in 1994, the Foundation has awarded more than $55 million to 230 breast cancer
research projects across Australia.
Breast cancer is one of the most commonly occurring cancers in Australian women,
with 13,600 new cases expected to be diagnosed this year. But thanks to
excellent research, deaths from the disease have decreased by 22% in the last
decade, with more women knowing the benefits of early detection and an increase
in treatment options.
“5 Star Pink” vital contribution ensures the NBCF can keep working towards a
cure.
Support “5 Star Pink” to make a real difference to the many lives touched by
breast cancer.
For more information contact: Mrs. Anastasia D’Addona, Sydney Benfica FC
Phone: 0405 355 276
Email:
lorenzo.daddona@benfica.com.au
For further information regarding the National Breast Cancer Foundation please
visit www.nbcf.org.au
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Sydney Benfica FC - 2009/10 Futsal Premier League Trials
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In anticipation that Sydney Benfica FC will be
successful in its application to participate in the Football NSW 2009/10
Futsal Premier League, the club is looking for exciting and talented futsal
players to trial for the following age groups;
12 Boys, 14 Boys, 16
Boys, Youth, Mens, 12 Girls, 14 Girls, 16 Girls
and Womens.
Trials will also be held for our Little
Eagles Academy U10 Boys/Girls. This will be
confirmed at a later date.
Venue: Marrickville PCYC - 531 Illawarra Road, Marrickville NSW 2204.
| Womens Trials: |
Thursday 2nd & 9th July 2009 |
| U12 Girls |
7.30pm – 8.30pm |
| U14 Girls |
8.30pm – 9.30pm |
| U16 Girls & Women’s |
9.30pm – 10.30pm |
| Mens Trials: |
Friday 3rd & 10th July 2009 |
| U14 Boys |
6.00pm – 7.00pm |
| U16 Boys |
7.00pm – 8.00pm |
| U12 Boys |
8.00pm – 9.00pm |
| Youth & Men’s |
9.00pm – 10.30pm |
| Little Eagles Academy: |
TBA |
All players must arrive 20 minutes prior to the commencement of trials.
All Sydney Benfica FC teams will participate in the FNSW State Titles, which
will ensure that all players are eligible for selection trials for the
Nationals.
Please complete the attached Trial Application form (pdf)
For further details email:
info@benfica.com.au
Phone: Lorenzo D’Addona – 0414 663 919
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Congratulations to the SBFC Coaches for Season 2009/10
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Sydney Benfica FC would like to congratulate the following coaches on their
appointments for the upcoming season:
Fernando Oliveira will continue to coach Benfica's men, targeting the semi
finals will be their priority.
Joseph Pinto will take the Youth, given he has
made the past three grand finals for two championships. The step up in leagues
will prove challenging.
The 16 Boys will be coached by two of our youth/mens
players in Husky Akil and Costa Chronopoulos. Both boys are extremely young,
serving as assistants last year, this team is sure to have a blast whilst
playing some entertaining futsal. Their energy and knowledge as players, will
filter throughout the team.
Mario Da Silva will take the 14 Boys. Mario's
passion and commitment to the side will prove telling in the later stages of the
competition.
Lorenzo D'Addona will take the 12 Boys. After having a successful
season last year, he knows what he is up against, and is sure to have the boys
rip raring to go.
In what can only be describe as exciting times for Benfica's female teams, the
appointment of Ian Skeoch as 1st Grade Women's coach is sure to be
a fruitful one. Ian is a Futsal Level 2 coach with development of the girls a
priority. Ian successfully took the FNSW Women's Lightning team all the way to
the Nationals final.
Ross Anderson, takes the 16 girls again, looking to build
on the nucleus of the squad. The girls will be hungry once again and look
forward to the challenges that they will encounter.
The 14 Girls will be coached
by Club Captain Jessica Abi-Sassine and Olympia Avramidis. Both girls are part
of our 1st Grade women's squad and will provide the leadership that is required
for these younger age groups.
The 12 Girls coach will be announced, once it is
confirmed that this age group has been integrated into the competition.
Our goalkeeper coaches will be Joshua Da Palma and Costa Chronopoulos. We are
also pleased to announce that current NSW Thunder and Futsalroo goalkeeper Peter
Spathis will conduct some sessions throughout the season. Peter has a busy
schedule with Magic, NSW and the Futsalroos, along with his pending marriage
later on the year, but has committed to several sessions.
Mens - Fernando Oliveira
Youth - Joseph Pinto
16 Boys - Husky Akil & Costa Chronopoulos
14 Boys - Mario Da Silva
12 Boys - Lorenzo D'Addona
Womens - Ian Skeoch
16 Girls - Ross Anderson
14 Girls - Jessica Abi-Sassine & Olympia Avramidis
12 Girls - TBA
Goalkeeper Coaches - Joshua Da Palma and Costa Chronopoulos
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Joshua Da Palma To Contest The AFC Futsal Club Championship
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Sydney Benfica FC’s keeper Josh Da Palma will take his place in Iran to
contest the AFC Futsal Club Championship, which will take place at Pirouzi
Stadium from the 4th July to 12th July 2009.
Josh was one of three keepers selected along with current Futsalroo Peter
Spathis and Sydney Magic’s Roberto Maiorana.
This past year has been unbelievable for Josh given his performances, with
Sydney Benfica FC taking the coveted Men’s title over the Dural Warriors. He
represented NSW at the Nationals and has also been recently selected for the FFA
Australian Beach World Cup squad.
Sydney Benfica FC have an abundance of goalkeeping talent in their ranks, as
they prepare for this years FNSW Futsal Premier League.
Congratulations to Josh and all the boys who have been selected for NSW Thunder.
Do our state and country proud !
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