WELCOME to 2008 30th Anniversary 2008 sees the thirtieth year of the Northern NSW Schools Soccer Association and the Bill Turner Cup. More recently the girls Bill Turner Trophy series became part of the organisation. Last year’s final saw Hunter Sports win both the Cup and the Trophy without conceding a goal in either competition - a truly remarkable feat! It was very pleasing to see the Cup again won by a team from the Hunter region, the birthplace of the competition, after a gap of nineteen years. Once again there are large entries in 2008 from Queensland, Northern NSW, ACT, NSW and Victoria. The pilot competition in Western Australia is still in recess. We are honoured to have endorsement from Football Federation Australia, along with NSW, ACT, Northern NSW, Queensland and Victoria, as well as from the Newcastle Jets, Central Coast Mariners, Sydney FC and Queensland Roar. We would also like to thank Northern NSW Football and the Queensland Roar for the financial assistance they give, to support the competitions. Our “Code of Behaviour” appears again in this year’s handbook. We encourage all readers to photocopy the documentation for distribution. There have also been a number of very important administrative alterations and rule changes. Please carefully read and check all the rules in this handbook. Personally I would like to commend the efforts of our dedicated Executive. They have worked tirelessly over recent years to keep the Bill Turner Cup and Trophy going strongly, despite having no major sponsor. Finally we seek your continued moral and financial support this year and would like to invite you to attend, if possible, the final series on September 9th and 10th. Lindsay Hewison President COACHES - Please read the Message on ‘your’ special page - page 24 ~ In the Cup, Trophy and Plate Competitions - every match is a final www.billturnersoccer.com.au 1 CONTENTS 1 Welcome Message 3 Executive Committee 4 Calendar for the Year 2008 5 Messages from Football Federation Australia and NNSW Football 7 Hunter Sports High - Team Photograph 8 Westfields Sports High - Team Photograph 9 Illawarra Sports High - Team Photograph 10 Grace Lutheran College High - Team Photograph 11-14 Code of Behaviour 15-23 Bill Turner Cup Rules 24 Special Message to Coaches 26 Civic Reception and Referees 28 Area 1 Draw - North Queensland 30 Area 2 Draw - Wide Bay/Sunshine Coast 31 Area 3 Draw - Darling Downs/Brisbane North 32 Area 4 Draw - Brisbane South/Gold Coast 34 Area 5A Draw - NNSW North West/New England 36 Area 5B Draw - NNSW Far North Coast 37 Area 6A Draw - NNSW Mid North Coast 38 Area 6B Draw - NNSW Lower North Coast 39-42 Team Sheet 44 Area 6C Draw - NNSW Upper Hunter/Coalfields 45 Area 6D Draw - NNSW Lake Macquarie 46 Area 7A Draw - NNSW Newcastle/Port Stephens 47 Area 7B Draw - NNSW Central Coast 48 Area 8 Draw - Sydney North 50 Area 9 Draw - Sydney West 52 Area 10 Draw - Sydney Central 53 Area 11 Draw - Sydney East 54 Area 12 Draw - Sydney South West 56 Area 13A Draw - Southern NSW 58 Area 13B Draw - ACT 59 Area 14 Draw - Western NSW 60 Area 15B Draw - Victoria 62 Area 15 Draw - Riverina & Victoria 63 Area 16 Draw - NSW South Coast 64 Former Star Players 65 Previous Winners 66 2007 Final 32 Results 67 Bill Turner Cup 2008 Final 32 Results 68 Star Player Award Rules 69 Star Player Match Points Form 70 Official Entry Form 71 Plate Competitions 72-76 2009 Bill Turner Cup Photos 77 History of the Bill Turner Cup 78-79 Squad Sheet 2 PLEASE READ VERY CAREFULLY - INSURANCE - It must be clearly understood that our Executive cannot be held responsible for your insurance. When they accept your request to play in the Bill Turner Cup it is totally on the understanding that your SCHOOL, ALL TEACHERS and PLAYERS have determined and organised their OWN INSURANCE COVER. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE * Bill Turner Patron * Lindsay Hewison President/NSW State Manager 02 9622 7300 (S) The Hills Sports High 02 4342 3668 (H) 02 4342 0028 (H. Fax) * Warren Sheelah Secretary 02 9604 3333 (S) Westfields Sports High 02 9725 4898 (S. Fax) Email: [email protected] 02 9649 8649 (H) 02 9649 8649 (H. Fax) 0438 377 528 (Mob) * David Donaldson Queensland State Manager 07 5543 8273 (H) Email: [email protected] * Noel Cocking Northern NSW State Manager 02 4952 2892 (H) 4 Canara Place, North Lambton 2299 02 4952 2892 (H. Fax) * Chris Conti ACT State Manager 02 6231 5313 (H) * David Dunn Riverina Area Manager 02 6922 5155 (S) Kooringal High School 02 6926 3801 (H) Valued Former Officers: * Terry Hampton * Barry Kemp * Garry Kemp - Corrimal * Paul Israel * Alan Groth - GLC Tuncurry * Jim Krahe - Port Macquarie * Brian Boggs - Uralla Central * Dudley Lewis * Details of Area Managers are located at the bottom of each area page. 3 BILL TURNER CUP CALENDAR FOR THE YEAR 2008 NSW QLD ACT VIC Start of Term 1 30 Jan 29 Jan 4 Feb 29 Jan Squads Assemble 14 Feb 14 Feb 14 Feb 14 Feb Certified Squad sheets to Area Manager 11 April 4 April 11 April 20 Mar Round 1 Qualifiers 11 April 4 April 11 April 20 Mar End of Term 1 11 April 4 April 11 April 20 Mar ANZAC Day 25 April 25 April 25 April 25 April Start of Term 2 28 April 15 April 28 April 7 April Round 1 9 May 9 May 9 May 9 May Round 2 23 May 23 May 23 May 23 May Round 3 6 June 6 June 6 June 6 June Queen’s Birthday Holiday 9 June 9 June 9 June 9 June Round 4 20 June 20 June 20 June 20 June Sub Areas 5A, 5B 6A, 6B, 6C, 6D, 7A, 7B, 13A, 13B 13 June 6A v 6B, 6C v 6D, 20 June 5A v 5B, 6A/6B, v 6C/6D, 7A v 7B, 4 July 13A v 13B Round 5 4 July 25 July 4 July 27 June Post Invitations for Finals Series 1 July 1 July 1 July 1 July End of Term 2 4 July 27 June 4 July 27 June Start of Term 3 22 July 15 July 21 July 14 July Round 6 - Last 16 1 Aug 1 Aug 1 Aug Perpetual Trophies returned to President 26 Aug 26 Aug 26 Aug 26 Aug Queensland Final Series (Brisbane) 5-6 Aug Quarter Finals 15 Aug 15 Aug 15 Aug Finals Programme Details to President 26 Aug 26 Aug 26 Aug 26 Aug Civic Reception Auditorium, Speers Point Park LMC Council, Boolaroo 9 Sept Semi-Finals, Edgeworth Soccer Club 9 Sept Playoff and Final, Edgeworth Soccer Club 10 Sept End of Term 3 26 Sept 19 Sept 26 Sept 19 Sept Annual General Meeting NNSW Schools Soccer, AGM, Hexham 30 Sept Start Of Term 4 13 Oct 6 Oct 13 Oct 6 Oct 2009 Draw to President 30 Sept 30 Sept 30 Sept 30 Sept End of Term 4 19 Dec 12 Dec 19 Dec 19 Dec 4 On behalf of Chairman Frank Lowy and the Board of Football Federation Australia, I am delighted to congratulate everyone associated with the 2008 edition of the Bill Turner Cup (boys) and Bill Turner Trophy (girls). Football’s massive junior base has long been intertwined with school football and the first serious football outlet for many young players is undoubtedly as a representative of the school team. Both the Bill Turner Cup and Trophy have long been an integral part of Australian football’s junior development structure, and, like all members and contributors to the Australian football family, have undeniably played a major role in the success of recent years. Indeed the two tournaments have seen the participation of a number of current Qantas Socceroos and Qantas Matildas who competed in the tournament during their formative years. It is a credit to the Executive Members, led by Patron Bill Turner and President Lindsay Hewison that the competition continues to thrive and strengthen. Thanks to the untiring efforts of both Bill and Lindsay, as well as countless other volunteers, the competition has grown from a humble Hunter region competition to the current structure featuring over 500 schools across a number of states. Undoubtedly the tournament has outstripped all expectations since it’s beginning over a quarter of a century ago. It would also be remiss not to acknowledge the efforts of the State Managers, Area Managers, coaches, principals plus referees, parents and the numerous volunteers. The longevity and success of the cup is a testament to the countless hours donated by all concerned as they uphold the rules and code of behaviour. Finally and perhaps most importantly of all, best wishes to those school students who will be competing in 2008. Enjoy every moment of your participation and remember that you are not only ambassadors for your school and the competition, but also for our great code in Australia. BEN BUCKLEY CHIEF EXECUTIVE FOOTBALL FEDERATION AUSTRALIA Northern NSW Football is proud to continue its association with the Bill Turner Cup – an association that has been in place since the competition’s inception in 1979. Northern NSW Football recognizes the importance of this competition to developing junior talent at scholastic level and is proud to join with the likes of the Northern NSW Schools Soccer Association and the Football Federation of Australia in acknowledging the significance of the Bill Turner Cup. Integral to the success of this tournament over the years has been the dedication of teachers, administrators and members of the Northern NSW School Soccer Association, as well as the players, coaching staff and officials.