Only 16s save Sharks from being completely Demonised
The Sharks had a tough road trip against the Blacktown City Demons on July 14 in NSW Premier Youth League soccer. The Sharks' opponents were leaders in 4 out of 5 grades and so the final result was not unexpected.
In a clash befitting the top two teams in the 16s the Sharks and Demons fought out a nil all draw. However, that was the only good news of the day with all the other local teams finishing on the wrong side of the scoreboard.
In the other top two clash the 13s lost 2 nil to the top placed Demons. Despite the loss the Sharks still retain second place well ahead of next best Marconi Stallions.
Although the Sharks were convincingly beaten 3 nil in the 18s, they still retain 5th place. However, the next two teams Sydney Olympic and St George Saints have two games in hand and with wins could leapfrog the Sharks.
The Sharks 14s and 15s are well down their respective ladders and are unlikely to make the play-offs.
Results for July 14 games against Blacktown City Demons at Fairfax Community Stadium were:
Sharks U13 lost 2 nil
Sharks U14 lost 2 - 1
Sharks U15 lost 4 nil
Sharks U16 drew nil all
Sharks U18 lost 3 nil
Sharks rope in Mustangs in WABL
The Sharks men’s team continued their winning form at home against the Maitland Mustangs in the Waratah Australian Basketball League (WABL) last weekend.
The Mustangs almost matched the table topping Sharks in the first quarter scoring 22 to the Sharks 27. However with Cameron Tovey and Owen Johnson leading the way, the Sharks skipped away in the second quarter to lead 51 to 32 at the main break.
The Sharks continued their dominance in the second half putting on 57 to 42, with the final score being 108 to 74.
In a bottom of the table clash the Sharks women’s team had a closer encounter with their Mustangs opponents. The Sharks were just ahead by 27 to 23 at half-time.
Although the Mustangs outscored the Sharks 15 to 12 in the last quarter, the Sharks 12 point margin at three quarter time kept them in front. The final game score was a win for the Sharks 56 to 47. Top scorers for the Sharks were Kelly Richards (19) and Kandace Lindberg (16).
Men: Sutherland Sharks 108 (Cameron Tovey 26, Owen Johnson 24, BJ Carter 15) def Maitland Mustangs 74 (Andrew Mortimore 28, Butch Hayes 16, Luke Boyle 9)
Women: Sutherland Sharks 56 (Kelly Richards 19, Kandace Lindeberg 16, Kellie Osborne 8) def Maitland Mustangs 47 (Rebecca Dombkins 16, Lisa Smith 10, Anna Wolf 8)
Junior Soccer - Sydney FC announces major development program
Sydney FC and leading health insurer HBA today launched a three-year partnership supporting coaching clinics, equipment grants and encouraging children to become active through participation in sport.
The HBA and Sydney FC Community Football Program aims to get New South Wales children involved in sport through coaching clinics, chances to win tickets to Sydney FC matches and opportunities to play in half-time little-league games.
In announcing the new program, Sydney FC mascots Syd and Sydnee, plus HBA junior football mascot Bluey joined Sydney FC coach Branko Culina and four of the club's star players - Mark Rudan, Robbie Middleby, Terry McFlyhn and Adam Casey - at Lindfield Public School to make kids aware of the health benefits of playing sport.
To kick off the partnership, which includes Sydney FC back-of-shirt sponsorship for the next three Hyundai A-League seasons, HBA will establish the HBA INTOFOOTBALL Grants, giving NSW's junior football clubs and schools opportunities to obtain the equipment that they need for children to play sport.
HBA managing director Richard Bowden said that a healthy lifestyle begins at a young age and that HBA's partnership with Sydney FC aims to get children up and active.
"The program is all about creating opportunities for kids to increase their activity levels, develop new skills, boost their confidence and, above all else, have fun playing football," said Bowden. "This is a fantastic opportunity for the entire NSW community to get involved in an exciting initiative that will reach more than 10,000 primary school children every year. With HBA's INTOFOOTBALL Grants, clubs and schools can apply for the equipment they need to conduct fun and healthy football programs for kids," Bowden added.
Sydney FC chief executive officer George Perry said that the club and HBA are natural bedfellows.
"It's great for Sydney FC to be associated with HBA as the two organisations share a common goal in promoting healthy lifestyles," said Perry. "Engaging with the community is Sydney FC's primary off-the-field objective and the HBA partnership will help the club to realise its goals," Perry added.
The HBA and Sydney FC Community Football Program includes:
* Primary schools - Sydney FC players and coaches conducting training sessions with more than 10,000 NSW children over the course of a calendar year
* Local associations - Sydney FC players and coaches visiting junior football teams in the NSW leagues, with players acting as association ambassadors
* Holiday clinics - Sydney FC players and coaches running four-day programs during school holidays, with NSW kids learning from the sport's elite
NSW junior football clubs and schools can apply for HBA INTOFOOTBALL Grants at www.INTOFOOTBALL.com.au.
Applications for the equipment grants open on August 1, 2007.
As reported last week Branko Culina's exciting team will warm up for the Hyundai A-League 2007/08 Season by playing against the Sutherland Shire Sharks at Seymour Shaw Park on July 25 at 7.30pm.
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