View and download photos from our presentation evening at https://highlands-soccer-association.smugmug.com/2024-Presentation-Evening
A Milestone Hard to Beat
The 5 most one club appearances by a football player:
1 Ryan Giggs – Manchester United – 963
2. Francesco Totti – Roma – 786
3. Igor Akineev – CSKS Moscow – 750
4 Jamie Carragher – Liverpool – 737
5. Mark ” Chuck” Berry – Moss Vale – 700 and counting
Highlands Soccer Association congratulates “Chuck” on this achievement. The transfer window will open soon; what will Chuck do?
Game Leader Course
The HSA and SHR will be running a referee Game Leader Course on Thursday, 23rd May at the Moss Vale FC clubhouse starting at 6:30. The course runs for 1 hour and handouts will be provided.
If you are turning 12 in 2024 and are looking for an entry into the world of refereeing, consider becoming a Game Leader. In doing so you not only help your club but also Southern Highlands Referees and the HSA. Game Leaders will be given a uniform, be mentored by a senior referee and are paid cash by the canteen on the day, earning $10 for U8/U9 or $15 for U10/U11 games.
For any enquiries call 0412 999 661 or email chairman@hsa.org.au
Level 4 Referee Course and Refresher and Game Leader Course
The HSA and SHR will be shortly be running the first Level 4 Referee Course and Game Leader Course for 2024 and is seeking expressions from prospective referees. When numbers are known, a course will be scheduled. Submit your expression at the following link: https://form.jotform.com/222300754439048
LEVEL 4 REFEREE COURSE
Click on the link below and complete the laws of the game quiz which is a prerequisite to doing the course. Once completed, forward your certification to chairman@hsa.org.au You will be advised when the course is scheduled and how to register.
GAME LEADERS:
If you are aged 12+ and are looking for an entry into the world of refereeing, consider becoming a Game Leader. In doing so you not only help your club but also Southern Highlands Referees and the HSA. Game Leaders will be given a uniform, be mentored by a senior referee and are paid cash by the canteen on the day, earning $10 for U8/U9 or $15 for U10/U11 games.
For any enquiries call 0412 999 661 or email chairman@hsa.org.au
2024 Association Cup Finals
U14 Jan Plain Cup
Robertson 4 def Moss Vale Red 1
U16 Cup
Moss Vale 3 def Bowral 0
George Auld Cup
Bundanoon 2 def Robertson 1
Chris Jacobs Cup
Mittagong 4 def Robertson 3
Liberale Trophy
Bowral 2 def Hilltop 1
Noelene Munro Cup
Hill top 4 def Robertson 2
Darryl Kill Cup
Bowral 5 def Moss Vale 2
Team photos available at https://highlands-soccer-association.smugmug.com/2024-Association-Cup-Finals
Coaching Courses in May
The HSA has organized for FNSW to run another two Free coaching courses. We encourage all coaches to take advantage of this opportunity.
MiniRoos Coaching Certificate
Sunday 19th May
9:00am – 10:30am
Church Road Playing Fields, Moss Vale
FREE
Aimed at volunteer parents and coaches working with novice players or players aged approximately up to ten (10) years old.
Foundation Of Football Coaching Certificate
Sunday 19th May
11:00am – 4:00pm
Church Road Playing Fields, Moss Vale
$0 at time of registration with discount code FOF-FNSW100$v1
Aimed at volunteer parents and coaches working with beginner players to competent level players of varying age groups.
Note: The Foundation Of Football is a prerequisite to the C Diploma from 2024 and replaces the Skill Training Certificate, Game Training Certificate and Senior Certificate.
Autumn School Holiday Clinic
The Bulls are returning to the Highlands for the Autumn School Holiday Clinic. Don’t miss this opportunity on Tuesday, April 23.
The clinic is open to boys and girls aged 5-13.
Running from 9 am to 1 pm, the clinic will be action packed and filled with football fun and skill development!
Date: Tuesday, April 23
Location: Church Road Playing Fields, Moss Vale
Cost: $70 (not inclusive of the Macarthur FC Training Kit)
NOTE: The Macarthur FC Training Kit is mandatory for all participants to wear and can be purchased for $45 upon registration. The kit can be used at multiple holiday clinics.
To register for the clinic click on https://ow.ly/ecKC50QgCF3
If you have any questions get in touch via email at either dir.comps@hsa.org.au or dir.records@hsa.org.au
Wet Weather Update
Coaching Courses in March 2024
The HSA has organized 3 Coaching Courses for March to prepare you for the 2024 Winter Season. These courses will be run by a FNSW trainer.
The courses are open to all HSA Coaches who are registered in Play Football for 2024 for an HSA Club. Participants are to click on the link which will take them to the new etrainu portal, where you login as a Learner with your Play Football email and password. Note that this will not work unless you are registered as a coach for this season.
The Foundation of Football course will ask for your Working with Children Check number.
The MiniRoos Courses are free and the Foundation of Football is $100. This $100 fee will be fully subsidized by HSA so there will be no cost to the participant. I have requested a discount coupon from FA but have not received it yet. This will be sent to clubs immediately it is received so that you can enrol.
The MiniRoos Certificate is for new coaches for the 5-9 age group and the Foundation of Football replaces the Game Training, Skill Training and Senior Coaching Certificates and is for coaching the older MiniRoos or Junior Competitions.
There are only 24 places in each course but if the demand is strong we will endeavour to organize another course.
Foundation of Football
Saturday 16th March
Church Road Playing Fields, Moss Vale
8:30am – 4:30pm (full day)
MiniRoos Certificate
Friday 15th March
Church Road Playing Fields, Moss Vale
6.00pm – 9.00pm
MiniRoos Certificate
Tuesday 19th March
Church Road Playing Fields, Moss Vale
6.00pm – 9.00pm
2023 HSA Grand Finals
HSA Presentation Night – 6th October, 2023
Highlands Soccer Association held our Senior Presentation Night last Friday night, 6th October at Mittagong RSL.
It was a great night, celebrating the achievements of players and teams over the season.
The winners were:
Golden Boot (Highest number of goals in the competition rounds):
AAM Highlands League – Aiden Walker – Bundanoon Blue – (28)
AAW Premier League 2 – Anna Otieno – Yerrinbool – (13)
AAM Premier League 2 – Andrew Alice – Bowral Blue – (7)
AAW Premier League 1 – Rachel Moore – Hill Top – (14)
AAM Premier League 1 – Chris Wilson – Bowral White – (17)
Golden Gloves (highest number of clean sheets in the competition rounds):
AAM Highlands League – Isaac Martin – Bundanoon Blue (4), Alex Mabberly – Exeter (4)
AAW Premier League 2 – Helga Fietz – Yerrinbool (3)
AAW Premier League 1 – Eleanor Handley – Robertson-Burrawang (6)
AAM Premier League 1 – Tom Burns – Mittagong (4), Lawrence Mullan – Bowral White (4), Jacob Clarke – Robertson-Burrawang (4)
Player of the Year (voted on by the referees):
AAM Highlands League – Aiden Walker
AAW Premier League 2 – Anna Otieno
AAM Premier League 2 – Leslie Shanahan
AAW Premier League 1 – Alyce Thompson
AAM Premier League 1 – Josh Perizzolo
Service to Football Award:
Liz Gorman – Bowral
Mark Hundy – Exeter
Fair Play Award (least number of red and yellow cards):
Hill Top
Club Championship:
Bowral
Referee of the Year (voted on by the clubs):
Andy Bell
The highlight of the evening was the awarding of the Referee of the Year Award which has been named The Dave Noble Trophy for Referee of the Year this year after one of the Highlands referees, Dave Noble. His daughter, Amanda Noble presented the award. Amanda was also presented a Life Membership of the Referees Association for her father from Garry George.
Thomas Goodman, a member of the HSA Board, spoke about Dave on the night – “Dave Noble was a player, coach and referee in the Southern Highlands for many years. He was very well respected in all of these roles in his many years living in Hilltop. He coached his son’s team in the Highlands Eagles Club in the early 2000’s with great success in the Illawarra competition.
In refereeing Dave was held in high esteem. He won the Referee Of The Year Trophy 3 times, an award voted on by our local clubs.
Very sadly Dave passed away prematurely from illness last year so it was decided to name the Trophy after him. His daughter Amanda has continued in his refereeing footsteps so she was the right person to present the Trophy to this year’s recipient Andy Bell.”
Free Macarthur Bulls Membership
Macarthur FC are offering free membership to all our registered players who are 15 years and under, granting them access to all Macarthur FC home games at Campbelltown Sports Stadium during the 2023/24 A-League season, as well as access to all AFC Cup Group-Stage matches played at home.
Macarthur Bulls Summer Holiday Clinic
In partnership with Macarthur FC, Highlands Soccer Association is excited to announce the date and location for our Summer School Holiday Clinic.
Running from 9 am to 1 pm, the clinics are a fun and educational way for your child to increase their footballing knowledge and development, allowing them to enhance their skill level whilst in a fun, team environment.
Participants will have a great time, with our qualified coaches providing high quality sessions focusing on technique, game awareness and playing the Macarthur FC way.
All clinic packages include:
• Macarthur FC Endorsed Coaches
• Macarthur FC Player Meet & Greet
• Appearance from Arthur the Bull
• Macarthur FC Training Kit (purchased during registration)
*Note that the Macarthur FC Training Kit is mandatory for all participants to wear and can be purchased for $45 upon registration. The kit can be used at multiple holiday clinics.
Summer 1 Day Clinic
Date: Wednesday 17th January, 2024
Location: Church Road Playing Fields, Moss Vale
Cost: $70 (not inclusive of the Macarthur FC Training Kit)
Clinic is open to Boys and Girls aged 5-13.
To register for the Macarthur FC Summer School Holiday Clinic CLICK HERE