2010 Vawdon Cup Round Two: Men’s Premier League 

Round one of the 2010 Vawdon Cup commenced out at the Kingsway (Penrith Touch Fields) with the results setting the scene for what should be a thrilling MPL competition.

Both the 2009 Vawdon Cup Premiers (Penrith) & State Cup Premiers (Hornsby) tasted defeat to prove just how competitive the MPL division is and just like the NRL “anyone can beat anyone on any given night”. 

Round two will once again be a nightmare for all the tipping comps as selecting a full round in MPL is about as tough as NSW winning a Rugby League State of Origin Series.

Parramatta Eels vs. Eastern Suburbs Roosters: Bankstown F3 7.50pm

What a fantastic start to the 2010 season by two former glamour clubs in MPL in the Roosters & Eels! One gets the feeling that the word “consistency” will be the key word for both camps leading in to this Friday night.  

Whilst Parramatta found some form after a shaky start v Varsity last week it was the boy’s from Bondi that hit the ground running giving it to last year’s champions Penrith putting everyone on notice that they are in fact the real deal.

When you take your seats at Bankstown tomorrow evening at 7.50pm please do not be confused that these two clubs have put on a golden oldies match. In actual fact both clubs have recruited two of our games legends in Garry Sonda (Roosters) & Shane Fredriksen (Eels) for the 2010 season and watching both of these champion players go head to head once again is surely worth the price of admission alone. 

I really am struggling to pick a winner in this one but will base my thoughts around that Parramatta have been building nicely over the past 18 months and have kept the nucleus of some good young kids together for a good period of time.

Eels by 1. 

Canterbury Bulldogs vs. Western Suburbs Magpies: Tempe Field 1 7.50pm

Without doubt the game of the round, the dogs came out barking last Friday night smacking a disappointing Hornsby 8-5. Joel Willoughby has returned and word on the street around Belmore is that the Dogs are once again looking to re capture the form that seen them take all before them in 2007.

Meanwhile West’s put the feet up last Friday night and enjoyed a 1^st round bye. With no Lukins or Stanton many are prepared to say that West’s cannot win it but gee you’re a brave man to say they can’t. They are coached by the best in the business and a simple game plan built around a good team spirit seen them come within a whisker of stealing the title from the Panthers in 2009. 

Plenty of current & former Australian stars will be on show including Roberts, Brierty, Willoughby, Bird, Prowse, Ziade & Rushworth along with possibly the best match up of all – Current Australian M/O coach Tony Trad v Australian M/O Assistant Coach Peter Forrester.

The game should be a ripper and to avoid disappointment please allow yourself plenty of time in order to get a good vantage point.

Bulldogs by 2.

Penrith Panthers vs. Manly Warringah Sea Eagles: Bankstown F2 9.30pm

Two 1^st round teams both coming off disappointing first game defeats will ensure this one is played with a touch of desperation. 

The Panthers will be livid with the way they played last week and I would have loved to have been a fly on the wall this week out west to witness the dressing down the team surely would have received from Coach David Collins.

On the other side the Sea Eagles who tasted some success by reaching the last four at last year’s State Cup came back to earth with a thud coping a 9-4 hiding at the hands off new boy’s ACT Phoenix. 

Look for plenty of touchdowns in this one with the likes of Brisby, Springfield, Moylan Brothers, Stanton, Bishop & Buckley looking to attack at every opportunity.

Hard to see the Panthers 0 & 2, but the jury is certainly out on how this team will handle the pressure of defending a title.

Panthers by 3. 

Varsity Stingers v Hornsby Lions: Tempe F1 9.30pm

Great to see the Varsity boy’s step up to the plate and challenge themselves in MPL. They really jumped out of the blocks against Parramatta taking a shock early lead 2-0. Class did prevail in the end but I have no doubt this team will improve as the year goes on and might just provide an upset or two along the way.

As for Hornsby well your guess is as good as anybody’s. Who is going to turn up? Will they get out of 2^nd gear? Are they just content to “cruise” until the glory rounds? To be honest I am not really sure that they could provide the answers to the above questions. 

I believe Hornsby will be too strong but will steer clear of this one when putting my multiples on.

Lions by 4

Enjoy your Touch and be sure to get out & watch our Premier players battle it out tomorrow evening at either Tempe or Bankstown!! 

Always watching……The Sideline Eye

Teams may be mixed or open.

Age regulations: Men - 3 over 30 the rest over 35 per team. Women all over 30.

Play: 7 a side. Maximum 14 players per team.

Nomination fee: $160 per team

Each team is assured of 3 games on Saturday and aminimum of 2 games on Sunday. The teasm will be graded after the round robin style competition on the Saturday and they will play off on Sunday for prizes in each division. All division winners will receive a polo shirt while the top division winners play off for a cash prize as well.

Location: Bowen Oval, Coolah

Entertainment: One of the features of the Coolah Veteran's Touch weekend is the great entertainment provided around town on Saturday night. This year come prepared to join in the Dress for the Beach-Hawaiian style dress theme.

For all information including the nomination form please visit the Coolah Touch Association website

• “Being part of the event and supporting my friends and family”
• “Helping put smiles on participants faces”
• “Meeting and talking to lots of interesting people”
• "To extend current or learn new skills"

Why help?
Helping at the event is an exciting and satisfying experience. Not only are you assisting in getting people active in the community, but you can also reap rewards from your work.

Statistics demonstrate that people volunteer because they gain some personal satisfaction, develop social networks, learn new skills, gain work experience and maintain existing skills. Some people have even met their future partners on the day!

Benefits
All volunteers are provided with event uniform, meal money, accommodation, travel assistance, clear job description and information and support in order to perform their duties.

What can I do?
There are a number of positions you can do during the event depending on the type of commitment you can make whether it is one, two or three days. For information please contact NSWTA Operations Manager Robert Summers rsummers@nswtouch.com.au or 02 9558 9333.

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Date:  Saturday 6 and Sunday 7, November 2010

Duration:  Saturday 830am to 500pm;   Sunday 900am to 500pm

Venue:  Sydney, TBA

Cost:  $195.00 (includes course materials, accreditation, administration fee, and catering)

Topics covered include:

• The Roles of the Coach and Risks of Coaching
• Planning to Coach and Fitness Programs
• Risks of Coaching, Sports Safety and Sports Medicine
• Energy Systems and Elite Touch Players
• Drugs and Touch
• Nutrition and Recovery for Touch
• Team Analysis, Managing People, and Building a Better Team
• The Selection and Talent Identification Processes
• Advanced Individual and Sub Unit Skills
• Advanced Attack and Defence
• Team and Opposition Tactics

Requirements:

• Purchase workbook two moths prior to course
• Compete majority if not all of workbook prior course

Registrations & Payments: are required by Friday, 10 September 2010.

Please complete the attached form and either  

• email to technical@nswtouch.com.au
• mail to NSWTA PO Box 27, BARDWELL PARK 2207 or 
• fax to (02) 9558 8799  

Post Bill Pay, B-Pay & Credit Card payment is available with a NSWTA invoice.

Cheques or Money Orders should be made to NSW Touch Association.

Course material will be forwarded once payment is received.

For further information or to register your interest, please contact, the NSWTA Technical Programs Manager, on (02) 9558 9333, or  technical@nswtouch.com.au

Please note that this course is yet to be confirmed. Courses will only proceed if minimum registrations are received.

Attached is an important document for you to read so that you understand how the system in NSW will operate.Importantly as a player you will need to advise the NSWTA no later than close of business October 28th if you do not wish to be considered or selected. In this regard it is important that you read the attached document to understand the constraints that Touch Football Australia has placed on participation should this be the case.

You can either email the General Manager directly on, dean.russell@nswtouch.com.au in this case.

Should you have any questions they can be directed to the General Manager at this office.

We hope you enjoy this edition. Please feel free to pass on to your extended touch footy community.

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Yours In Touch

Beau Newell

beau.newell@nswtouch.com.au

In doing so it was felt that a reminder of the background of the Elite 8 should be provided prior to the NSWTA announcement.

Please find herewith a document recently produced by Touch Football Australia that outlines the background and rationale of the Elite 8.

Elite Coaching, Touch Football, headed by the current Australia Mens Opens Coach, Tony Trad will be conducting an Elite Workshop focussing ever changing standards and styles of play of 6 on 6 Touch Football to assist coaches in understanding and questioning all aspects of the game.

Venue: Sky Room, Magpie Sports Club, 40 Hampton Street, Croydon, In The Sky Room.

Date: 8th August, 2010

Time: 9.30am (Registration) to 3.00pm                    

Cost: Free

The purpose of the workshop is to provide an independent open forum, inclusive of field work, for current and aspiring coaches to attend ask and question, and take back to their respective affiliates and teams, a view, an opinion of current coaching trends.

Beat the opposition, attend the Elite Coaching Touch Football workshop, it will cost you nothing but your time and enthusiasm to share.

“Listen, Ask, Input, Evaluate”

10.00am            Introduction:

• The Modern game, what’s changed and why?
• Common sense approach to theories.
• Work hard at not working so hard.

10.30am            Defensive Policies and Theories:

• Shut Down
• Double Touch
• I defence
• Man on defence
• Tread defence
• Press defence
• Strong Side week Side
• What are they and when do I use them?

11.15am    Morning tea

11.30am   Coaching Juniors

12.00pm   Coaching Seniors

12.30pm   Lunch

1.15pm   Game Time Coaching:

• What can I do?
• What control do I have?
• What should I be looking for?   
• Half time address.

1.45pm    Coaching assessments:  how to conduct a coaching assessment?

2.00pm    Rucking strategies

2.30pm    Line attack theories

3.00pm    Questions and conclusion

In business he is currently employed by TAFE NSW to teach Aircraft Technicians for the Defence Force. Prior to that, he worked at Charles Sturt University as an Educational Designer working on distant education packages. This was all after a 28 year career as an Aircraft Technician, (fixing planes – F-111, F-18, C-130, B-707 etc) in the Air Force. As well as a Teaching Degree, Chris has a degree in Human Resource Management and other trade related certifications.  

The Board recognised and has seen the leadership qualities, clear and logical thinking attributes and calm sensible approach that Chris possess. They realise he will also be able to bring to the Board first hand experiences from a country Touch perspective. The Board were all unanimous in seeking Chris and his more than capable skill sets out to fill this important position on the sports leadership group within NSW. We are all looking forward to working with Chris, as he is excited to be taking on this role.  

On behalf of the Board, staff and members we welcome Chris Dolahenty to this position and know that as in everything else Chris has accomplished in both his work and Touch career, he will also make this a success.