Our AAL1's played Sydney Uni last weekend in the State Cup. While they did not come away with a win, they didn't leave without making a great impression on their opposition. I had the pleasure of sharing a tablet at a business dinner last night with their coach, media personality and self-confessed geek, Adam Spencer. He was full of praise for the girls and coach Ross Gawthorne for their spirit, great sportsmanship and 'playing the game the way women's football should be played'. Well done to Ross and the girls - you've done SUFC and yourselves proud.
Wayne Moloney 

To help ensure referees are available at all games and that the standard is kept high, NDSFA recently conducted a training program for Club referees. Congratulations to Wil Boidin, Patrick Moloney, Johnny Maher, Eden Stubbs and Mark Cotter for passing the course. We look forward to seeing them on Summerhayes this season. 

SUFC 14.1's put up a great effort in the Champion of Champions Final but Football South Coast were too good on the day.
The first SUFC male team to make the CofC Final since 1990, the team did themselves, their families and the Club proud.
We wish Daniel Wheatley well, and a full and speedy recovery from a 2nd half injury that saw him leave the field in an ambulance - we're all thinking of you Wheats. 

Our 10.1's unfortunately lost 3:2 to Bligh Park. Springwood was not able to overcome the 3 goal handicap they received, but the team tried very hard and only fell 1 goal short. Well done to all. 

Mountains United held their Players’ Kit Presentation on Sunday 4 March .
Despite the heavy rains and flooding in the region, almost all players from Boys’ Youth League U13s to Men’s State League attended.
Together with their families, supporters, coaches, managers and committee, we enjoyed a great afternoon together as One Team.
Thanks to all the teams and families for their support, and to the committee for organising a great day. Special thanks to MSL for coordinating the team song and to Winmalee Pizza for sponsoring the day.
Despite the difficulties the weather has caused to our pre-season, with continued support like this, we a heading for a great season.
Iain Lynch

 

Ed Stewart , Mitch Lynch and Nick Johnson were selected with Western NSW Futsal side to play at the FFA National Futsal Championships in Canberra.
 

The boys from the Mountains played host to a team from the Ricky Herbert Football Academy (NZ) in an International friendly to mark their opening trial game for season 2012. The game was played in the right spirit with few fouls and great sportsmanship.

For a first out run the boys showed plenty of commitment and skill against a quality opposition. Going down 3-0 just before halftime spurred them into action, and with some quality finishing from striker Harry Drew, the game finished in favour of the visitors 4-2. Special mention to the tireless defensive efforts of Mitchell Drew-Rugg who ran all day in what was at times sapping heat. Great start lads.
 

Congratulations to the team on this award
Great recognition for playing the game in the spirit that truly presents themselves and the Club in such a great light to the rest of the football community. Well done to the players and support staff. 

Last week the SUFC Board voted to adopt "Mountains United" as the playing name for MSL, Subway BYL and WSL. While this is a significant move forward in our plans to make our rep teams more representative of the Mountains, we still have a long way to go. It has been great to see the support this initiative is receiving, not just from within the SUFC, but from other Mounatain's clubs as well. As this process continues, details will be posted on the website. 

How do we continue to develop and ensure we provide the best development opportunities and competitions for our members - we are working on it.