2021 Annual Report Football NSW

ANNUAL REPORT

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CONTENTS

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CHAIR’S REPORT

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CEO’S REPORT

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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2021 SEASON HIGHLIGHTS

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SOCIAL AND DIGITAL STATISTICS

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FACILITIES & ADVOCACY UNIT

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VALENTINE SPORTS PARK

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MINIROOS

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ALL ABILITIES FOOTBALL

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FEMALE FOOTBALL WEEK

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NPL NSW MEN’S COMPETITIONS

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NPL NSW WOMEN’S COMPETITIONS

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WALKING FOOTBALL

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SUMMER FOOTBALL

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FUTSAL COMPETITIONS

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FOOTBALL NSW INSTITUTE

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SCHOOLS

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TECHNICAL DEPARTMENT

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TALENT SUPPORT PROGRAM

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REFEREE DEVELOPMENT

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FOOTBALL NSW ASSOCIATIONS

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REGISTERED PLAYER COMPARISON

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AGE COMPARISONS

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GENDER COMPARISONS

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FUTSAL REGISTERED PLAYER COMPARISON

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NUMBER OF CLUBS COMPARISON

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LIFE MEMBERS

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HONOUR ROLL

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FOOTBALL NSW FINANCIALS

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CHAIR’S REPORT GILBERT LORQUET

In 2021, it has been an absolute honour to begin my tenure as the Chair of Football NSW. It is a position that I have taken on wholeheartedly, and one in which I will do my best to serve the entire Football NSW family.

I would like to pay tribute to Anter Isaac for over eight years of service to the Football NSW Board, most recently as the Chair since 2016. Over the coming years, I will endeavour to continue building on Anter’s legacy, while also bringing a fresh approach and a new strategic direction to Football NSW. Since beginning in the role, I have set out to get to know members of the wider football community as well as the dedicated team of Football NSW staff.

The passion for our sport is something we all share, and I am looking forward to working more closely with many of you over the coming years.

2021 was another tough year for our community as COVID-19 once again caused major disruptions to the winter season, which unfortunately led to the cancellation of competitions across NSW. Despite another challenging season, the Football community has once again showed its strengths and continues to persevere. I have been overwhelmed by the commitment and dedication of our volunteers, clubs and Associations, who have kept community football alive through further lockdowns and restrictions, and helped ensure football could return as early as possible.

The Football NSW Board was in full support of providing relief to clubs and associations following the cancellation of the 2021 winter season, with $1.5 million returned via a discount in capitation fees.

Times like these have illustrated just how important it is for football, as a sport, to act on a united front. In line with Football Australia’s ‘One Football’ concept, it is together that football has PG 4

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forged ahead as NSW and Australia’s largest participation sport. Similarly, it is only together that we can continue to overcome challenges and prosper for generations to come.

Heading into 2022, one of my major priorities will be exploring ways for Football NSW to engage more with the wider footballing community, spanning Associations, clubs, players and nonplaying participants. It is imperative that our Board, through the Football NSW team of staff, continually look strategically at how we can operate more effectively and, ultimately, deliver a better service for our members.

Collaboration will play a vital role in this process, and I look forward to hearing firsthand experiences, understanding existing service gaps, and gaining valuable insights from all areas of our game.

Utilising community feedback and dialogue, it is my goal for the Football NSW Board to develop a five-year strategy which outlines major priorities and projects, objectives, and desired outcomes for the coming years. These will also align to Football NSW’s longterm targets around football remaining the largest participation sport in NSW, becoming the largest female participation sport in NSW, as well as working towards gender parity in participation.

As we look ahead, there is a great deal to be excited about, headlined of course by the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023.

The growth of women’s football over the past decade has truly been phenomenal and the World Cup provides a once in a lifetime opportunity to inspire young girls across NSW and Australia.

Government and Office of Sport, with the goal of an initial Legacy funding rollout in 2022.

In embracing the opportunities and challenges on the horizon, I am delighted to be Chair of a Board filled with such a strong mix of skills and experience.

In 2021, Deborah Chapman and Brett Mitchell joined as Football NSW Board Members, providing crucial experience in the financial, tax and accounting space. I am confident we have a Board who can lead Football NSW towards further growth and prosperity.

I want to acknowledge the outstanding team of Football NSW staff who have continued to deliver results despite the ever-changing COVID-19 environment.

I hope 2022 brings with it a more permanent return to Valentine Sports Park and I am excited at the prospect of what Stuart and his team can achieve over the coming years.

To finish, I want to pay tribute to every volunteer, coach, referee, administrator, and of course the players, who keep our sport alive on a weekly basis. It is only through your tireless efforts and commitment, that football remains in such a strong position despite two years of interruptions. Thank you for your ongoing contributions to football and here is hoping we can all enjoy a successful year of football in 2022.

Ahead of the Women’s World Cup, we also have the opportunity to secure Legacy 2023 funding in order to ensure our clubs and members have the capacity and capabilities to effectively meet the playing needs of future generations.

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CEO’S REPORT STUART HODGE

As we look back on 2021, the impact of lockdowns, interruptions and cancellations are hard to ignore. However, for our Football NSW family, it was a year that illustrated the tremendous resilience across our entire community, highlighting just how strong football is in NSW. On that note, I firstly want to pay tribute to and thank each and every volunteer, coach, referee and administrator who worked tirelessly throughout another difficult year. It was an incredible achievement to get the 2021 season underway in a safe environment for our participants, enduring another devastating lockdown, and then bringing our sport back to life as a return to football took place.

It is only through your commitment that we could navigate a 2021 return to football via the implementation of COVID-19 Safety Plans, check-ins, vaccination requirements, and space limitations. I am filled with unwavering belief in our sport’s future based on your ongoing dedication and contributions.

As the COVID-19 Delta variant spread across NSW and community sport was put on hold, Football NSW once again led the way, on behalf of our community, in advocating for your interests with the NSW Government. Throughout the year, we were unwavering in our calls for Government support grants to provide a reprieve for Clubs and Associations after two difficult years. Upon returning to lockdown, Football NSW was central to the state sporting bodies lobbying the NSW Government for the provision of a Return to Sport Framework, thus enabling us to plan for the earliest possible safe return to football.

As part of our effort to return to the field through the uptake of vaccinations, we led the way in developing the ‘Sport Super Sunday’ initiative on the 29th August.

By successfully attaining the support of many NSW sporting organisations, the ‘Sport’ Super Sunday set a new single day vaccination record for the Sydney Local Health District.

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spanning a range of languages to our community. It is initiatives like these that show just how important a role football can play in the wider NSW and Australian communities.

Across the entire pandemic, our focus has firmly been on supporting our Clubs and Associations to ensure there was sustained financial viability at each tier of the game. This remains fundamental to our continued development as a sport. As such, Football NSW announced $1.5 million in fee relief to Associations and Clubs in September, following the cancellation of the 2021 winter season.

It is not just the pandemic that has impacted our Clubs. In early 2021, we were there for Clubs in the Nepean and Blacktown Associations that suffered losses due to the devastating floods in their regions. Football NSW showed solidarity by providing much needed funds and equipment to help ensure affected Clubs were able to recover.

I am immensely proud that Football NSW has been in a position to provide such relief to our Clubs and Associations when they need it the most.

Despite the ongoing disruptions to sport, 2021 saw a significant number of wins for our football community, with participation growing by 6%, which included an incredible 13% increase amongst female players. To see playing numbers increase in such a manner during a global pandemic is once again a great testament to the resilience of our game and credit as always goes to our Clubs and Associations.

In 2021 alone, Football NSW supported a total of 85 grant submissions from Clubs, Associations and Councils to help fund football projects across the state.

Infrastructure remains an integral part of our long-term strategy to increase the current accessibility to football and help build capacity to meet the future demand for our sport.

With the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 approaching, we have advocated for as many matches to be played in Sydney as possible. Pleasingly, in December, we learned that Sydney would play host to 11 fixtures during the tournament, including the Matildas’ opening match, the first in Australia, as well as the final. The announcement was not only an incredible result for football in NSW but a significant show of support for our dedicated football community, with more opportunities than any other state to watch the Matildas and some of the best nations in the world in our very own backyard.

Our attention has since turned to finalising a Legacy Program with the NSW Government and the Office of Sport to ensure the World Cup provides maximum benefits to Football NSW stakeholders and the wider NSW community. I look forward to providing further announcements around the rollout of Legacy Programs throughout 2022.

Thank you to the Football NSW Board, led by the new Chair Gilbert Lorquet, for your contributions and your ongoing trust in myself and the management team throughout the year.

After publishing the NSW Football Infrastructure Strategy in late 2020, we were delighted to see Football NSW Clubs across Sydney successful in securing over $10 million funding from Round 1 of the Greater Cities Sports Facilities Fund in 2021.

I also want to thank the dedicated Football NSW staff who have shown unwavering commitment to their roles through challenging times and frequently changing working conditions. Despite the physical challenges we have faced, I am incredibly proud of the services and support we have continued to provide to our members.

We also saw wins for regional football with the NSW Government announcing $750,000 for a talent identification and youth development program to increase access to coaching and support for regional NSW girls and young women.

The past two years have proved a great example of how strong football is when we support one another, and I look forward to our continued collaboration with members towards the ongoing growth of our game.

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THANK YOU Football NSW would like to thank the members of its Disciplinary Committee, General Purposes Tribunal and Appeals Tribunal for their contribution and commitment to the operation of grievance and disciplinary matters in 2021. The members are passionate about Football and volunteer a significant amount of time and effort to assist Football NSW in ensuring a level playing field for all participants. In 2021, the members of the Disciplinary Committee, General Purposes Tribunal and Appeals Tribunal were: DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE

GENERAL PURPOSES TRIBUNAL

APPEALS TRIBUNAL

• Barry Hoare • Theo Wisman • Geoff Leverton • Shane Merry • Luke Margelis • Michael Napoli

• David Lewis (Chair) • Ben Jones (Vice-Chair) • Anthony Scarcella (Vice-Chair) • Marcelo Valerio • Robert Iaconis • Duncan Tweed • Louis Fayd’Herbe • Mendo Cklamovski • Courtney Scallan • Pouyan Afshar • Lara Nurpuri

• Anthony Lo Surdo SC (Chair) • Judge Graham Turnbull SC (Vice-Chair) • Iain Todd (Vice-Chair) • Iain Rennie • Peter Mulligan • Julia Sorbara • David Stanton • Ivan Griscti • Michael Holmes

Football NSW would also like to extend a special thank you to Stephen Free SC and Shereef Habib SC who assisted Football NSW as ad hoc members of the General Purposes Tribunal.

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2021 HIGHLIGHTS SEASON PARTICIPATION

344,932

TOTAL

PARTICIPANTS

PLAYERS

CLUBS

306,057 COACHES

666

REFEREES

22,117

5,036

GENDER PROFILE

MALE 75%

5-11 YRS

12-18 YRS

42%

27%

VOLUNTEERS

11,722*

FEMALE 25% 19+ YRS

31%

OUTDOOR

SUMMER

FUTSAL

SCHOOLS

242,563

58,369

4,457

668**

*There has been a change in the counting methodology of volunteers for the 2021 season. **Players in programs delivered by Football NSW in schools, does not include school competitions.

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All figures as at 31st October 2021.

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Social

SOCIAL & DIGITAL

STATISTICS 2021 151,459 LIKES*

0.5%

1,860,000

from 2020

post engagements

14,614

FOLLOWERS* 5% from 2020

16,540 likes, retweets & shares

11,752

SUBSCRIBERS 11% from 2020

24,000 hours watched

20,600

WEBPAGE VIEWS

3,067,658 footballnsw.com.au Engaged Users: 831,728

FOLLOWERS 7% from 2020

1,227,070 nplnsw.com.au

6,973

FOLLOWERS

Men’s, Women’s & Landing Page

Engaged Users: 382,448

26% from 2020

Statistics above for the period 1st January 2021 - 31st December 2021 *Football NSW and NPLNSW

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FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONS WE SAW ANOTHER FRUITFUL YEAR IN THE FACILITIES AND ADVOCACY UNIT IN 2021 DESPITE THE ONGOING CHALLENGES OF THE GLOBAL PANDEMIC, WITH INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT BLOSSOMING ACROSS THE STATE.

As players, spectators, referees, and volunteers endured more COVID-19 restrictions, facility upgrades and development continued, accompanied by various funding announcements throughout the year.

in NSW, we understand the needs for more female friendly facilities. This, tied into the upcoming hosting of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup where we expect female numbers to spike, facility development becomes crucial for the growth of the game.

Early 2021 saw the launch of our tenth facility guide, Modular Sporting Facilities, thanks to our official modular partner, Ausco Modular.

The release of the Guide appropriately followed the release of the NSW Football Infrastructure Strategy in late 2020. ‘Inclusive football facilities’ is one of five key pillars in our strategic framework, and with women comprising almost 25% of total participants

Football clubs rejoiced across Greater Sydney in 2021 with $10 million in funding received from Round 1 of the Greater Cities Sports Facility Fund. Football funding was spread throughout Greater Sydney, to as far south as Fairy Meadow (Illawarra United Stingrays), spanning west in the Bankstown region (Padstow), and into Sydney’s northwest region (Kenthurst Park).

The funding from the NSW Government will assist our football clubs in meeting the future demand of the largest sport in NSW and Australia. The NSW Football Infrastructure Strategy recognises that football demand is already surpassing existing facility supply. If action is not taken now to plan and develop infrastructure for the coming decade, the gap will widen and opportunities to play will be lost.

2021 was a year of firsts for many football associations across the facilities space.

Nepean Football Association received their two synthetic fields at Jamison Park, a project that has been in the association’s pipeline for many years.

Rudd Park, home of Belmore Eagles FC

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The Hills Shire Council has approved the ‘Caddies Creek Sports Complex – Stage 2 Masterplan’ to build Hills Football their longawaited ‘Home of Football’. The Home of Football is an ideal location to support the continued increase in participation that the region is enjoying as part of the North West growth corridor.

During the COVID-19 lockdown period the Facilities and Advocacy Unit provided an online grants webinar for clubs and associations across NSW. The webinar presented by ‘The Grants Guy’ (Keith Whelan) was a great success with over 100 participants.

The webinar provided all Football NSW clubs and associations with valuable information to assist in their pursuit of funding for facility upgrades. Further webinars are planned in 2022 with a grants guide also to be published in the new year.

After leading the country with the development of a Facilities Audit and Database four years ago, Football Australia have developed a National Football Facilities Database that brings together all member federations into one national database.

This is a great step forward for the sport in the country. Having already completed our initial facilities audit, this has been a seamless transition for Football NSW, with the key now to ensure that associations and clubs across NSW continue to update the database

as facility upgrades are completed at their venue. The more information and data we have on each of the 2000+ fields in NSW will greatly assist in sourcing further funding for football clubs.

Regional football scored a few goals in 2021. The NSW Government announced $750,000 for a talent identification and youth development program for three years, which will ensure the next generation of girls and young women in regional NSW have the same level of access to coaching and support as their metropolitan peers, as they strive to represent Australia on the world stage.

On a facility front, the home of Orange District Football, Sir Jack Brabham Park, received $108,000 for a lighting upgrade at the site from the highly competitive ‘Club Grants Category 3 – Infrastructure Grants Program’.

The upgrade of lighting will allow Orange District Football to run a female midweek competition in 2022.

of the start of construction of the longawaited M6.

• Wentworth Falls FC from Nepean FA had their brand-new amenities building completed at Pitt Park.

• New synthetic fields at Gardiner Park and Arncliffe Park in Football St George.

• Penrith City Council, in conjunction with funding from both state and federal government, upgraded several football amenity buildings to ensure they are now female friendly for the future.

• Major upgrades at Henley Park, Rudd Park and Tempe Reserve in the Canterbury District Soccer Football Association.

Other infrastructure upgrades that occurred in 2021 included:

2022 will be another exciting year on the infrastructure front with the NSW Government providing funding opportunities through the Multi-Sport Community Facility Fund and Centre of Excellence Fund in addition to regular funding programs.

• New synthetic fields in the Football St George Association at Brighton Memorial Playing Fields and J. Graham Field thanks to the $28 million invested by the NSW Government from the M6 Stage 1 project.

Several new sport and recreation facilities have opened in Sydney’s South ahead

Football NSW continues discussions with Football Australia and the NSW Government around the development of a World Cup Legacy Fund, which would provide significant opportunities around infrastructure upgrades to ensure increased capacity for the next generation of footballers in NSW.

Pitt Park, home of Wentworth Falls FC

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VALENTINE SPORTS PARK AMIDST YET ANOTHER COVID-19 INTERRUPTED YEAR, VALENTINE SPORTS PARK CONTINUED TO WORK THROUGH THE CLOSURES AND RESTRICTIONS TO DELIVER YET ANOTHER BUSY YEAR AT THE HOME OF FOOTBALL NSW.

The world-class multi-purpose sports facility assisted in several national training setups for our representative teams as well as playing an important role in assisting the A-League’s commitments, providing a reliable venue for A-League teams to remain competitionready throughout the pandemic. During 2021, the likes of Adelaide United, Perth Glory, Macarthur FC, Wellington Phoenix and Western United all graced the hallowed Valentine Sports Park training surfaces.

The facility also played host to the Pararoos Training Camp and IDPWD Gala Day as well as running the Inaugural Sydney Invitational Cup which was a huge hit with our junior teams across NSW.

Major highlights in the 2021 season included:

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• Joey’s Training Camp • Matildas Elite Matches • Wellington Phoenix Pre-Season Matches • IDPWD Gala Day • Adelaide United FC Pre-Season Camp • Young Matildas Camp • Summer Football Champion of Champions • Canterbury Bankstown Pre-Season Training Camp • Brisbane Roar Training • Aerobic Gymnastics Competition • Macarthur FC Training • Junior Matildas Camp • FFA Cup matches • Perth Glory Training

A number of important and integral community programs and activities also featured during the course of the year before the COVID-19 lockdown caused the closure of the facility from June until October. These Pararoos Camp Moriarty Foundation Camp TSP Tournament Inaugural Sydney Invitational Cup Winter Futsal League Women’s Talent ID Camp Western United FC Australian Congolese Football Cup

Valentine Sports Park was also hired by a number of clubs throughout the course of the season: • • • •

Hills Football Inc Hills United Volleyball NSW FNSW Institute

included supporting multi-sports at the venue and running Football NSW programs, competitions and Schools tournaments.

Project wise, Valentine Sports Park saw the completion of resurfacing fields 4 and 5 and irrigation works thanks to the Community Sport Infrastructure Grants as well as getting an SIS Grass upgrade to field 1 via our HG Sponsorship.

• TSP • Indoor 5s • Powerchair NSW Schools tournaments were a major hit at the venue as a handful of major events enjoyed the sights and sounds of VSP. They were: • • • • • • • •

Sydney West CIS CSSA Hills Zone St Andrew Cup AICES NSW CCC NSW All Schools

Valentine Sports Park hosted in excess of 1003 events and it was estimated that over 60,000 people passed through the venue from November 2020 till October 2021.

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MINIROOS MiniRoos Club Football 2021 saw over 82,000 children under the age of 12 participate in MiniRoos Club Football across NSW. Thanks to the countless administrators, coaches, referees, game leaders, players and various volunteers, our associations were able to complete most of their Winter Competitions, prior to stayat-home orders from NSW Government.

Registering to play football improves the physical, psychological, social & cognitive development of our players.

MiniRoos Club Football is a modified smallsided version of the game we all know and love. The rules are adapted for each age group to offer the best opportunity to develop, whilst also keeping it fun, safe, and inclusive. These rules include smaller teams, fields, and goals, as well as rule changes such as no corners, and defending teams waiting at the halfway line when the team in possession is taking a goal kick.

give more game time to young players. All registered players receive a MiniRoos KickOff pack that includes a backpack, lunchbox, and ball to ensure that when they leave training, they can continue enjoying the game wherever they are.

members of the community centres or clubs to facilitate the sessions, and available subsidies to transition into registered players for the 2022 Winter Football Season.

MiniRoos Settlement Program

The Community Inflatable Activations were once again a very popular product, especially in the later months of 2021. Football NSW shared their inflatable dart board, shooting target and inflatable field at end of year presentations, come and try days, gala days, and even FFA Cup matches and the Socceroos’ World Cup Qualifier against Saudi Arabia.

Football NSW has once again been successful in obtaining the MiniRoos Settlement Program grant funding thanks to Football Australia. The program is designed to offer the MiniRoos Kick-Off product to Culturally And Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities by connecting them to their local club.

This connection will also include upskilling

Inflatable Activations

MiniRoos Club Football is the game of choice for Australia’s largest network of grassroots football clubs, who provide opportunities to players of all abilities to play small-sided games at the weekend. Of these children, almost 29,000 were female (35%), an increase of 11% in female participation compared to the 2020 season. This indicates a strong upward trend for female participation, after also witnessing a 24% increase from 20192020. This is a testament to the continuous promotion and support for female football across the football landscape despite the barriers faced as a result of the pandemic.

Active Kids Voucher Development Programs After a successful pilot, Football NSW has continued to deliver our Development Programs utilising the NSW Government’s Active Kids Voucher Scheme. The scheme provides 2 x $100 vouchers for parents, guardians and carers of school-enrolled children to use towards sport and recreation costs each year. These vouchers make participating in sport more accessible, and our programs have been designed to make participation even easier by delivering them on school facilities.

The MiniRoos Kick-Off After School program had a strong start to the year, commencing with programs in our pilot locations, and adding another school to the roster for some before-school sessions. The program is aimed at primary schools using the new MiniRoos Kick-Off Guide, designed using the GAMESOLOGY coaching method to

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NSW Powerchair Football 2021 Year in Review

Football NSW provides a wide range of football opportunities and programs for people of all abilities. The inclusive opportunities and programs available within Football NSW fall under the name of football4all.

The 2021 NSW Powerchair League season kicked off in late February at Valentine Sports Park.

Competing across two divisions, Premier League and Reserve Grade, teams from the Newcastle Jets, Sydney FC, the Western Sydney Wanderers and Hills United locked horns over 15 rounds.

Powerchair Football is a modified version of football for powerchair users, using an oversized ball with metal guards acting as the athletes’ ‘boots’. 2021 saw the standard of play increase once again, with a dynamic game style and highly competitive matches between all sides.

Football NSW’s annual football4all Nova Employment Gala Day unfortunately could not go ahead in 2021 due to COVID-19. Although COVID-19 affected the football season, many of our 46 football4all programs managed to recommence playing for a shortened season.

Positively, across all football4all programs, 1008 players (224 female and 784 males) participated.

Hills Football (HF), Northern Suburbs Football Association (NSFA) and North West Sydney Football (NWSF) came together late in the year on Saturday 4th December to run a gala day and inclusive coaching workshop to celebrate International Day of People with a Disability (IDPwD). The day consisted of small sided games with PINK football4all, Hills Knights Football4all, Spirit FC and Blind and Vision Impaired players, among more. There was also an exciting showcase match with players from the Australian Pararoos team.

CP Football The National CP Football Championship was unable to run in 2021. This would have seen Football NSW sending two teams to compete on the Gold Coast. Although competition was disrupted, CP Football continued to strive to get back on the pitch with training camps at VSP.

Abdullah Karim (Hills United) and Ben Keyte (Western Sydney Wanderers) compete for the ball

The Pararoos Development Centre’s typical program was also affected by COVID-19.

The centre is hosted by NSFA with monthly training sessions run for participants with Cerebral Palsy (CP), Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) or symptoms resulting from a stroke.

Sessions are run by experienced coaches Ben Akins, Ben Sutton and Jeremy Boyce.

Some training sessions for the Female only CP program ran early in 2021. These sessions were delivered by experienced coach Charlotte Ercil out of Valentine Sports Park for female participants with CP, ABI or symptoms resulting from a stroke.

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NSWPFA’s Reserve Grade competition became fully competitive in 2021, with all clubs fielding sides in both grades. Competition remained tight to open the season with all teams trading draws before the Newcastle Jets accelerated away from their opponents. Seven wins in a row saw the Jets claim the title with four rounds remaining in dominant fashion. The battle for second place continued long into the season, but a six match win-streak of their own to close out the season saw Hills United roll into second place after only recording their first victory in Round 10.

The 2021 NSWPFA Premier League season saw Hills United and the Newcastle Jets neck and neck over the first few rounds, and right up to the midpoint of the season. Hills United held a slender two point lead after eight rounds. Eventually Hills United found their groove to round out the season with seven wins in a row to cement their first Premier League title in only their second season. The Newcastle Jets solidified their hold on second with the Wanderers and Sky Blues unable to keep up. Despite a difficult season, Sydney FC claimed their first win of the season over their cross-town rivals, the Wanderers, with two rounds remaining.

2022 sees Hills United in the Premier League and Newcastle Jets in Reserve Grade defending their titles when the new season kicks off in February.

United is a program supported by Multicultural NSW and the project is designed to provide teams, clubs, associations, and the broader community with the tools needed to stand united against threats of violence, racial abuse and any other incidents that may arise. Football is a vehicle of change, and we are aiming to use it to increase levels of community harmony and social awareness. The program also seeks to increase cultural understanding, reduce levels of social and cultural hesitation and increase feelings of acceptance, belonging and understanding within Football.

The delivery of the Stand United workshops was disrupted by COVID-19, although we are set to continue delivering training in collaboration with the Multicultural Council of Illawarra (MCCI) in 2022.

Indigenous Football Events and programs for Indigenous Football were heavily impacted by COVID-19, as Nations of Origin, NAIDOC Week Cup and the National Indigenous Football Championships (NIFC) were all planned and unable to go ahead in 2021. Football NSW is looking forward to the return of these initiatives in 2022.

Multicultural Football In conjunction with Football Australia, Football United, Creating Chances and STARTTS, Football NSW ran an eight week program in early 2021 called Girls United. Girls United was a fun, safe and inclusive football program developed specially for women and girls within Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities. The project was designed to support the participants’ holistic development and overcome unique barriers they may have experienced in sport. Starting with eight registered participants, the project grew to 22, and with the interest and demand from the community group, an additional program was run for boys.

The Stand United program kicked off in March 2021, with seven associations participating in training throughout early 2021. Stand

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Throughout the course of FFW 2021, over 3,000 participants were involved as players, coaches, administrators, and officials across more than 20 different activations.

It was extremely pleasing to see an increase in fans and supporters at the FFW promotions and activities either at NPL, WNPL matches or via broadcast mediums. There were also families and friends who celebrated and supported participants at the various gala days, skills sessions and come’n’try activities.

FEMALE FOOTBALL FNSW would like to thank the Associations and Clubs that supported FFW and hosted events in what WEEK has been a challenging season. This year’s activations included female football festivals, come and

try skill sessions, female only coaching courses/workshops, Football4all matches, exhibition games, FFW themed NPLW rounds, Female Football Weeksmall-sided 2021 football competitions, Kick-On for Women programs, player appearances, schools programs and Zumba football sessions.

Throughout the course of FFW 2021, over 3,000 participants were involved as players, coaches, administrators, and officials across more than 20 different activations.

It was extremely pleasing to see an increase in fans and supporters at the FFW promotions and activities either at NPL, WNPL matches or via broadcast mediums. There were also families and friends who celebrated and supported participants at the various gala days, skills sessions and come’n’try activities.

FNSW would like to thank the Associations and Clubs that supported FFW and hosted events in what has been a challenging season. This year’s activations included female football festivals, come and try skill sessions, female only coaching courses/workshops, Football4all matches, exhibition games, FFW themed NPLW rounds, small-sided football competitions, Kick-On for Women programs, player appearances, schools programs and Zumba football sessions.

Throughout the course of Female Football Week (FFW) 2021, over 3,000 participants were involved as players, coaches, administrators, and officials across more than 20 different activations.

It was extremely pleasing to see an increase in fans and supporters at the FFW promotions and activities, either at NPL, WNPL matches or via broadcast mediums. There were also families and friends who celebrated and supported participants at the various gala days, skills sessions and come’n’try activities.

Football NSW would like to thank the Associations and Clubs that supported FFW and hosted events in what has been a challenging season. This year’s activations included female football festivals, During the two days, participants were fortunate enough to hear from come and try skill sessions, female only coaching courses/workshops, including Rae Dower, Debbie Fisher, Kelly Anne-Parry from th Football4all matches, exhibition games, FFW themed NPLW rounds, Matildas Camp: 4 May –speakers 7th May 2021 ACPE, Warren Grieve and Les Bee. It provided a great opportunity to small-sided football competitions, Kick-On for Women programs, player During the week of FFW FNSW hosted a Matildas ID Camp Valentine network and teach female coachesTalent across various levelsat of football how Sports Park. Durin appearances, schools programs and Zumba football sessions. to deliver coaches andparticipated work to improve in thetraining game. the week, the players stayed onfeedback site andto regularly sessions. The players o

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Coaches from Community football and NPLW were given the opportunity to attend an invite-only Matildas’ training session. This coincided with one of the Matildas scheduled training sessions for the week. In total, 41 female coaches were invited to attend.

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Female Coach Developer Workshop: The female coaches were also invited to attend a closed match. The Female Coach Developer Workshop coaches enjoyed the unique and welcomed FNSW facilitated a female coach developer workshop at Valentine Sports Park. experience The two-day course the technical Football NSW facilitated a female coach developer workshop at discussion. We look forward to working with Football Australia to consisted of 17 female coaches from various associations provide at both a community and NPLW Valentine Sports Park. The two-day course consisted of 17 female more opportunities for coaches to experience such high-level level.

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ing session. This coincided with one of the Matildas scheduled training sessions al, 41 female coaches were invited to attend.

Female Referee Promotional Video: 5th May 2021 Football NSW also looked to promote female referees by way of a video interview with Emma Kocbek and Amber Morris. They both explained what it means to be a referee and why females should be involved.

Football NSW Inflatables at Activations Football NSW Game Development Officers were involved in a number of different activations where we delivered and managed the inflatables over the space th of the week. All three inflatables (the dartboard, shooting target and field) were utilised and were extremely popular with event organisers.

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NPL NSW MEN’S COMPETITIONS NPL NSW Men’s There was a lot of hype surrounding the 2021 National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s season following the shortened 2020 campaign.

History repeated itself as the COVID-19 outbreak spread to Greater Sydney in July, which all but put an end to the season before Round 18.

Prior to the league’s cancellation on the 12th August, Mark Crittenden’s Blacktown City side had one hand on the Premiership trophy, having had a stellar season led by the return of Travis Major and co. City’s nearest rivals were Sydney United 58 who too had an impressive year, led by marksman Patrick Antelmi, while the remaining top five teams saw Rockdale Ilinden, Manly United and Sydney Olympic push for final series positions. It wasn’t to be, however, as the competition was cancelled, putting an end to deciding who the 2021 Premiers and Champions would be.

Five NPL NSW Men’s clubs were also set to compete in the 2021 FFA Cup Round of 32, those being APIA Leichhardt, Blacktown City FC, Mt Druitt Town Rangers, Sydney Olympic and the Wollongong Wolves.

NPL 2 NSW Men’s Promotion to the top tier of the NPL was on the radar of each of the NPL 2 NSW Men’s clubs as the 2021 season kicked off.

COVID-19 put an end to witnessing who may have been playing in NSW’s elite competition but, prior to the cancellation of the league, it was surprise packets St George City FA that had pole position, leading the chasing pack, which included the Western Sydney Wanderers, Northern Tigers, Central Coast Mariners and Hakoah Sydney City East.

The competition was cancelled prior to Round 17 due to the COVID-19 outbreak in Greater Sydney.

NPL 3 NSW Men’s It looked as though it may have been the year of the Lions, as Rydalmere, led by coach and former Scottish legend Gavin Rae, had his troops riding high as leaders of the NPL 3 NSW Men’s competition.

In what was a very competitive season, the top contenders challenging Rydalmere, such as Bankstown City FC, Dulwich Hill, Bankstown United and Gladesville Ryde Magic, all looked set to battle the Lions for top position.

Like NPL 2 NSW Men’s the NPL 3 NSW Men’s competition was cancelled prior to Round 17.

NPL 4 NSW Men’s It was meant to be a year to remember for all 12 NPL 4 NSW Men’s clubs, as each set their sights on clinching silverware and promotion for the 2021 season.

Prior to the league being cancelled, it was the young guns from the Newcastle Jets that were leading the pack, four points ahead of Fraser Park, closely followed by the Camden Tigers, Parramatta FC and UNSW FC.

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NPL NSW WOMEN’S COMPETITIONS NPL NSW Women’s With the popularity of Women’s football growing by the second, NSW’s prestigious NPL NSW Women’s competition was set to be one of the best yet.

A number of W-League and Australian international stars were on show, with the Blacktown Spartans in particular showcasing two footballers that went on to represent Australia at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, in the shape of Kyra Cooney-Cross and Courtney Nevin.

Even one of Australia’s most decorated female footballers, Lisa De Vanna, was part of the setup, having signed up with APIA Leichhardt.

The competition commenced a little later than usual, due to teams having several players involved in the W-League, but, as the season wore on, Sydney Olympic threw out the challenge, leading the pack after 12 rounds.

Northern Tigers, Macarthur Rams, APIA Leichhardt and Sydney University SFC closely followed but, as was the case for all of football, the competition was officially cancelled prior to Round 13.

NPL 2 NSW Women’s The NPL 2 NSW Women’s competition was primed to be one of the fiercest leagues yet, as 11 clubs locked horns in the pursuit of Premiership and Championship success.

Prior to the leagues shutting down before Round 12, it was Nepean FC that took pole position, in front of heavy favourites Northbridge Bulls, St George FC, SD Raiders, and the Marconi Stallions.

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WALKING FOOTBALL IN A CHALLENGING AND CURTAILED SEASON, WALKING FOOTBALL NEVERTHELESS MADE STRIDES AND GREW FURTHER WITH NEW CENTRES COMING ON BOARD AND EXCITEMENT BUILDING.

Walking Football is a great initiative that provides opportunities for players to come back to the game after having stopped because they are either unwilling or unable to continue traditional football. Having minimised the athleticism required and effectively eliminating contact, it’s also a great environment for people who have never played football before.

While walking football is still in its infancy, we can see that the message is getting out and interest is growing.

New programs at VSP, Highlands, Kissing Point, Berowra, Eastern Suburbs, the Hills and Macarthur all took their first steps and have laid down a platform to grow on for the future.

Football NSW is excited about coming developments in Walking Football, including competitive leagues, in 2022 and beyond.

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SUMMER FOOTBALL FOLLOWING THE INTERRUPTION OF THE 2020 WINTER SEASON, THE 2020/21 SUMMER FOOTBALL SEASON STARTED LATER THAN NORMAL BUT IT WAS RELATIVELY UNENCUMBERED BY RESTRICTIONS, AND WE STILL SAW GROWTH IN PLAYER NUMBERS.

Football NSW has been delighted to see that women and girls are playing summer football in terrific numbers, showing the merits of a more casual, lower stakes and lower commitment football environment focused on fun and friends.

The success of summer football was a boost for participating clubs and associations as they recovered from the tumult of the 2020 winter season. The support shown by players demonstrated their confidence that football is able to be played safely and that our volunteers are doing a terrific job across NSW and all year round.

62 metropolitan centres and 21 regional centres ran competitions, culminating in the return of the Summer Football Champion of Champions tournament in February.

16 teams entered the competitions and NSFA 2 took out the men’s category, while St George FA 1 emerged victorious in an enthralling women’s final.

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FUTSAL COMPETITIONS Futsal Premier League 2021 Cancellation The 2021 Futsal Premier League competition was unfortunately cancelled due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Football NSW, alongside the Futsal Premier League Clubs, engaged in discussions about the likelihood of delivering a high-level elite competition in 2021.

Ultimately, it appeared that the FPL competition was not viable as match scheduling and planning became incredibly challenging and many FPL clubs were unable to commit due to concerns over delivering a competition within indoor venues.

Futsal Nationals 2021 Cancellation In 2021, Football NSW was to host the National Futsal Championships.

Due to the initial COVID-19 pandemic, scheduling and planning proved to be

challenging, with uncertainty remaining around travel restrictions and border closures.

The cancellation of the 2020 Futsal Premier League led to the decision that Football NSW was unable to deliver the Futsal Nationals event in 2021.

Futsal Competitions Futsal Competitions were heavily impacted through the Winter period of competitions.

The Futsal Clubs and community did, however, work together to establish two competitions: • The Centre Dural’s Sydney Premier League • PCYC Marrickville’s Junior Premier League The Centre Dural’s Sydney Premier League is a competition that was established in partnership with Football NSW and Futsal Premier League Clubs to create an elite Futsal competition that would provide a good

quality competition for under 12 boys up to the all age men and under 13 girls up to the all age women age categories.

PCYC Marrickville’s Junior Premier League in partnership with Football NSW has been set up to deliver a futsal festival of games for our Futsal clubs’ junior teams, providing quality competitions for under 8 right up to the under 13 for both boys and girls.

In 2021, Football NSW saw eight Local Futsal Affiliates provide matches across nine futsal competitions. Despite another disrupted Futsal season for the Futsal community, Football NSW appreciates the hard work and sacrifice that all Futsal Clubs and centres/ affiliates have dedicated during tough times.

Winter Futsal League The 2021 season saw Football NSW create and form the new Winter Futsal League to provide a high-level futsal competition during the winter months of the year. Despite the

REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS WINNERS CENTRAL COAST REGION

16s Girls Champions

All Saints Catholic College

16s Girls Champions

Pymble Ladies College

14s Girls Champions

Blakehurst HS

16s Boys Champions

Narrabeen Sports HS

14s Boys Champions

International Grammar

14s Girls Champions

Pymble Ladies College

13s Girls Champions

Connells Point HS

14s Boys Champions

Narrabeen Sports HS

13s Boys Champions

St Spyridon College

SUTHERLAND REGION

BANKSTOWN REGION Sydney Secondary HS

Open Boys Champions

Endeavour Sports HS

St Scholastica’s

Open Girls Champions

Endeavour Sports HS

Kogarah HS

16s Boys Champions

Endeavour Sports HS

Moriah College

16s Girls Champions

Endeavour Sports HS

Ryde Secondary College

14s Girls Champions

Endeavour Sports HS

14s Boys Champions

Matraville Sports HS

14s Boys Champions

Endeavour Sports HS

13s Girls Champions

St Spyridon College

WAGGA REGION

13s Boys Champions

St Spyridon College

Open Boys Champions

Wagga Christian College

10s Girls Champions

Moriah College

Open Girls Champions

Mater Dei Catholic College

10s Boys Champions

Moriah College

14s Boys Champions

Riverina Anglican College

BATHURST / ORANGE REGION

10s Girls Champions

Riverina Anglican College

14s Girls Champions

Katoomba HS

10s Boys Champions

Riverina Anglican College

14s Boys Champions

St Matthew Catholic College

CAMPBELLTOWN REGION

Open Boys Champions Open Girls Champions 16s Boys Champions 16s Girls Champions 14s Girls Champions

EASTERN SUBURBS / ST GEORGE REGION

Open Boys Champions

Plumpton HS

Open Boys Champions

Al Zahra College

Open Girls Champions

Inaburra Christian School

Open Girls Champions

Santa Sabina College

16s Boys Champions

Leumeah HS

16s Boys Champions

Kogarah HS

14s Girls Champions

Inaburra Christian School

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delays and disturbances, the League was a success, creating a new form of competition that provided a middle ground between grassroots and elite futsal while helping meet the year-round demand for the sport.

Futsal Schools Championships After a challenging year, Football NSW’s 2021 edition of the Futsal Schools Championships was able to get off the ground, with ten regional championships out of 12 completed under strict COVID-19 conditions.

Unfortunately, the State Championships in August had to be cancelled following the Greater Sydney lockdown.

The Futsal Schools Championships are a unique opportunity for schools to participate in competitions where a variety of state, private and independent schools can compete. These championships contain different age categories from Primary School (10 years) to Secondary (Opens), both male and female.

Football NSW is proud of the reputation that has been created for the Championships, and over the years it has become one of the largest school-based, single-sport events in NSW and Australia. Football NSW will be looking forward to delivering a larger championship event in 2022, in conjunction with the Office of Sport and the School Sports Unit.

14s Boys Champions

Oran Park HS

BLACKTOWN REGION

13s Girls Champions

Bonnyrigg Heights PS

Open Boys Champions

Hills Sports HS

13s Boys Champions

St Columbkilles’s Catholic Primary School

Open Girls Champions

Hills Sports HS

10s Boys Champions

Cecil Hills HS

16s Boys Champions

Mamre Anglican College

16s Girls Champions

Mamre Anglican College

SOUTH COAST REGION Open Boys Champions

UCSSC Lake Ginninderra

14s Boys Champions

Mamre Anglican College

Open Girls Champions

Warilla HS

13s Boys Champions

Mamre Anglican College

16s Boys Champions

Edmund Rice College

10s Boys Champions

Mamre Anglican College

16s Girls Champions

Bulli HS

PENRITH REGION

14s Girls Champions

Cedar Christian College

Open Boys Champions

Gungahlin College

14s Boys Champions

Illawarra Grammar School

Open Girls Champions

Central Coast Sports College

13s Girls Champions

Illawarra Grammar School

16s Boys Champions

Springwood HS

13s Boys Champions

Illawarra Grammar School

14s Girls Champions

Glenmore Park HS

10s Boys Champions

Illawarra Grammar School

14s Boys Champions

Winmalee HS

DURAL REGION

LIVERPOOL REGION

Open Boys Champions

Central Coast Sports College

16s Boys Champions

St Narsai Assyrian Christian College

Open Girls Champions

Pacific Hills Christian School

16s Girls Champions

Cecil Hills HS

16s Boys Champions

Chatswood HS

14s Girls Champions

Cecil Hills HS

16s Girls Champions

Castle Hill HS

14s Boys Champions

Bossley Park Sports HS

14s Girls Champions

Pacific Hills Christian School

13s Boys Champions

Wattle Grove PS

14s Boys Champions

The Ponds HS

13s Girls Champions

Wattle Grove PS

13s Girls Champions

Queenwood School

13s Boys Champions

Broughton Anglican College

10s (Mixed) Champions

Excelsior PS

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FOOTBALL NSW INSTITUTE DESPITE THE MANY CHALLENGES OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND ITS IMPACT ON BOTH TRAINING AND THE COMPETITION SEASON, THE 2021 FOOTBALL NSW GIRLS’ INSTITUTE PROGRAM HAD AN ENCOURAGING AND EVENTFUL YEAR.

Fortunately, and with the benefit of having highly experienced coaching and strength and conditioning staff, the players’ development was not hampered, as we continued to provide them a high-performance training program in their home environment during the lockdown period.

In addition to their home training program, the players and staff were provided with a number of high-level workshops and seminars. In line with our holistic approach and with an objective of maintaining a level of development and growth during such unprecedented times, these online workshops featured some highly proclaimed individuals in our game, including former Matildas and NZ Ferns Head Coach, Tom Sermanni, and Australian sports commentator and Football NSW Board member, Stephanie Brantz. Nutrition, mental health and wellbeing were also topics of importance that were delivered.

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Football NSW and the Institute coaching staff will continue to deliver a best practice highperformance environment, implementing new initiatives and ideas year after year so as to facilitate our young players’ aspirations and their overall goal to progress on to the A-League Women and hopefully through to the various national teams.

Most significantly, and with a great deal of pride, Football NSW has also had the pleasure of two of our most recent players, Jessika Nash and Bryleeh Henry, being selected for the national team, making their debuts for the Matildas in matches against Brazil and USA in the last quarter of 2021. Football NSW congratulates both players, and their families, for this wonderful achievement. It remains our hope that we will see alumni of the Institute program gracing our pitches on home soil at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

Football NSW would like to highlight and congratulate the following players for their recent achievement in being selected for A-League Womens’ teams for the 2021/22 season: • Jessika Nash – Sydney FC and Matildas • Charlie Rule – Sydney FC • Sarah Hunter – Sydney FC • Mary Stanic-Floody – Sydney FC • Bryleeh Henry – Western Sydney Wanderers and Matildas • Alexia Apostolakis – Western Sydney Wanderers • Darcey Malone – Melbourne City FC • Holly Macnamara – Melbourne City FC • Cushla Rue – Wellington Phoenix • Jordan Jasnos – Wellington Phoenix

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SCHOOLS Football NSW School Development Program The Schools Development Program was once again delivered to students in NSW. Based on the MiniRoos introductory Kick-Off program, students were able to experience the joy of being a MiniRoo in their school environment. Programs included weekly skills sessions that promote game-based activities with emphasis on sparking a love for football. The program commenced in 2021 however was cut short due to lockdown restrictions. Football NSW still had over 20,000 kids participate in school programs in 2021.

Football NSW Gala Days Football NSW conducts Gala Days throughout the state, giving students the opportunity to participate in small-sided games in a noncompetitive, safe environment. Fortunately, a gala day at Birchgrove Public School was able to be held, with over 300 students participating on the day.

Football NSW was also fortunate to facilitate school football competitions in 2021. Across the CHS Puma Cup, CHS Puma Trophy, CHS State Championships, and our State and Zone Competitions, over 17,000 boys and 12,000 girls participated in these events.

TPL Courses Football NSW facilitated a total of three TPL courses throughout 2021, which saw over 20 teachers become accredited football coaches. The courses are also a great way to upskill these teachers on the Laws of the Game, how to manage a team and how to design and run their own training sessions.

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TECHNICAL DEPARTMENT THROUGH CHALLENGE COMES OPPORTUNITY!

Across the Football NSW landscape both resilience and creativity were required to ensure that positive and best practice learning environments for both players and coaches continued to be provided in the most adverse of circumstances.

‘Adaptable, Brave and Creative’ became the tag line used to deliver a variety of formal and informal coaching settings throughout the past 12 months.

After coming out of the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Coach Development Unit managed to bring to life a series of coaching courses in a face-to-face setting.

This saw the months of October to December packed with C, B and A licences delivered in centralised and decentralised venues to enthusiastic coaches wishing to both learn and become involved in the game after such a dramatic and unparalleled season.

possible had access to some fantastic speakers and content.

Legendary coach, Arsene Wenger, formerly of Arsenal and now with FIFA, kicked off the day, and we were also incredibly pleased to have two iconic players of women’s football, Julie Foudy and Brandi Chastain – both of the champion US Women’s team of the nineties – involved in a discussion with former Matildas’ coach, Tom Sermanni. Other guest presenters included former Socceroos’ captain, Mile Jedinak, Changing the Game founder, John O’Sullivan, members of Football Australia’s national teams unit, including Socceroos Coach, Graham Arnold, and Young Matildas Coach, Leah Blayney, and many others.

Normally held at VSP over one day, all registrants were able to participate and watch it on the day, and those that could not attend at that moment, had access to all the content throughout the past 12 months ‘on-demand’.

When restrictions were lifted and face-toface contact permitted, a total of 17 ‘C’ Licence courses across metro and regional NSW, two Level 1 Goalkeeper courses, four B Licence courses and two A Licence courses were also offered by our range of instructors. The delivery of the courses was only possible because of the collaboration and flexible approach that both Football NSW and Football Australia took to ensure our coaches could continue with their individual professional development.

In support of these and others, and conscious of social distancing provisions and capacity restrictions, and utilising the very best in the latest advances in technology, Football NSW delivered the 2020 Australian Coaching Conference to more than 1400 participants.

Due to the global reach of the internet and without borders and boundaries, the online conference managed to attract participants from across the country, Asia and throughout the world from far afield as the UK, Brazil and the United States.

With the decision being made to go online, Football NSW collaborated and worked well with Football Australia, Football Coaches Australia and the other Member Federations to ensure that as many coaches as

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TALENT SUPPORT PROGRAM THE TALENT SUPPORT PROGRAM (TSP) WAS AGAIN A FLAGSHIP PROGRAM FOR PLAYER DEVELOPMENT.

The Talent Support Program (TSP) was again a flagship program for player development.

Again, despite another COVID-19 interrupted season, the TSP was still able to support players, NPL clubs and the National Teams Unit in a year that, for the second time, did not see the running of the National Youth Championships.

The Girls TSP, ages Under 14-16 years, was very much still in its infancy in 2021, with a disrupted 2020 season. Girls TSP began in term two of 2020 before the pandemic hit and it was unfortunately halted for that season. We recommenced the program in term two of 2021 following a review of the structure and processes experienced in 2020.

Squads were selected based on players from the previous season that were still age eligible and, with the support of our Womens NPL clubs, we were able to provide existing and new talented players with an opportunity to be part of this exciting opportunity to advance the women’s game. We were able to complete the first official term of Girls TSP, with a total of 24 high-level matches played between our five hubs and the inclusion of Central Coast Mariners women’s teams. We anticipated to deliver the first girls mini tournament in July, however, the program was again brought to a halt with further pandemic disruptions.

In the past two years, we have sought to progress Girls TSP to the same level as the boys program, with regular high-level matches, elite games and mini tournament days. Unfortunately, the pandemic disrupted both seasons, however, gratefully, we were able to see the first completed term in 2021.

Albeit a short period, within this time, we have continued to develop the structure of Girls TSP and we are excited for this program to flourish in 2022.

Boys aged Under 13-15 years were also supported through regular monitoring and ongoing talented identification at NPL games, a regular program of ‘elite’ games and, where possible, ‘mini-tournament’ days.

Regionally, the TSP provided additional training opportunities for Boys and Girls across the Regional Hubs as well as games through both Regional TSP Game Days and Game Days held at VSP. In the absence of the abovementioned National Championships, our ability to pivot and be creative highlighted the importance of talent identification and development throughout the year, rather than being only confined to the possible ‘vagaries’ of a weeklong intensive event. In particular, the regular TSP Game Days in the holiday periods that were able to have football conducted (January and April) allowed players from TSP Metro and Regional Hubs to be involved in Games with other States such as Northern NSW and Capital Football also.

Throughout the lockdown period, a series of ‘Masterclasses’ were facilitated for the TSP players, and following their huge success and positive feedback, they were also released to the wider football community. Guests in these online sessions included the very best from the professional football world, including Spencer Prior, Lloyd Owusu, Mark Birighitti, Nahuel Arrarte, Alexander Baumjohann, Mark Milligan, Nathan Burns and Shannon Cole.

These speakers provided valuable insights into their own careers, position-specific training, key competencies, mental strength and resilience.

Additional sessions were also delivered and led by members of the Technical Unit, Andrew Fearnley, Drew Taylor and Warren Grieve.

Once more these were made available to the wider football community supporting their own environments.

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coaching qualifications, the scholarships provide financial support, access to mentors and ongoing support via the Female Coaches Network.

After an extensive application process and with an overwhelming number of expressions of interest, we are extremely happy to announce the twelve successful applicants who will register on C and B licences during 2022.

Coach Development remains a high priority for Football NSW and in particular supporting the growth of female coaches.

The Scholarship program allows us to support the coaches, not just in the formal setting but also within the coaches’ own environments.

Whilst football tops the list as the participation sport of choice for girls, females are significantly underrepresented as coaches.

We are excited to be able to support the scholarship recipients as they take the next step in their coaching journey.

2021/22 Female Coaching Scholarship recipients B-Licence • Brittany Anderson • Saoirse Cobbe • Meaghan Kempson • Amanda Millgate • Genevieve Nisbet • Lauren Phelps • Fiona Smith C-Licence • Angela Bottaro-Porter • Kate Cheyne • Sophie Clarke • Michelle Grigg • Tom Lane Female Coaching Network In support of Football Australia’s mission of ‘Better Coaches, Better Football’, Football NSW is committed to increasing the competency and capability of female coaches across the state. During 2021, Football NSW launched the Female Coaching Network with the aim to better support female coaches, provide a platform to share and discuss best practice. The Female Coaching Network has two defined groups designed to support Community and Advanced coaches. Coaches that are registered in the networks have had the ability to take part in coaching updates, join a Facebook community of likeminded coaches and share session plans. Football NSW looks forward to building on the success for the networks in 2022.

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REFEREE DEVELOPMENT IN A TRUE SIGN OF THE TIMES, FOOTBALL NSW REFEREE NUMBERS INCREASED TO 5,215 IN 2021 DESPITE COVID-19 LOCKDOWN RESTRICTIONS.

With a number of high-quality courses that ran throughout the year, the introduction of online classrooms to facilitate online learning were the key reasons why there was a significant rise from the 2020 season.

There were over 450 successful participants of Football NSW Level 4 Referee Courses while, across all our branches, 33 referee upgrade courses were also run with over an incredible 400 participants.

Following on from a solid 2021 season, there were also 13 referee assessor courses that took place, further strengthening the promotion, marketing and development of future officials in Football NSW. Football NSW Academy The Football NSW Referee Academy saw 24 officials involved in the program in 2021.

Although COVID-19 impacted several tournaments and on-field experiences, all match officials involved showed dedication and commitment to their learning and progression.

Looking to 2022, over 100 nominations were received from match officials across the state

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for positions in the Academy. Congratulations to the 11 officials selected.

Since its inception in 2015, the Football NSW Referee Academy has produced a number of National Premier Leagues NSW Men and Women’s first grade referees with 12 alumni progressing on to the A-Leagues competitions.

Over 70 referee assessors/coaches have been involved in the sessions, from both metro and regional community referee branches.

Selection to National Panels Over 20 officials from NSW were selected onto the A-Leagues Women and Men’s competitions for the 2021/22 season.

A number of programs continued in 2021, including the Referee Development Panel (RDP).

Three officials were promoted from the fourth official panel to the referee panel, Tim Danaskos in the A-League Men and Rebecca Mackie and Isabella Libri in the A-League Women.

Online classrooms facilitated learning and engagement, even in lockdown, and fitnessbased training sessions were conducted inperson when possible.

The A-League Women competition will also see Mikayla Ryan make her debut as a fourth official, and Maddy Allum and Amber Morris will join the panel as assistant referees.

The Referee Assessor Masterclass was also introduced, a program designed to further educate and train existing referee assessors and coaches to be able to support referee branches.

In the A-League Men’s competition, Sam Kelly will make his debut as a fourth official while Hugh Fenton-White joins the panel of assistant referees alongside Sarah Ho who has been promoted.

The sessions involve game analysis both live and via video as well as presentations from Football Australia A-Leagues assessors on effective coaching of referees.

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BANKSTOWN DAFA THE 2021 SEASON STARTED WITH EXCITEMENT, AND WE QUICKLY BUILT MOMENTUM FOR THE 2021 SEASON.

Our clubs had a short turnaround time between seasons however, this did not stop the motivation of many clubs, which continued to grow in size and numbers.

Most of our clubs experienced a growth in registration numbers, and overall, BDAFA registrations grew by approximately 11%.

We continued to see significant growth in Women’s Football of around 19%. Overall ladies’ numbers grew by an additional 169 players, with Girls Small Sided well and truly becoming its own format in 2021. With competitions now catering from Grade 6/7s to All Age Ladies, there was plenty of opportunity for all females to join our game.

With the FIFA Women’s World Cup coming to Australia in 2023, BDAFA looks forward to continued growth in Ladies Football over the coming years.

In a case of déjà vu, the season came to a screeching halt, although not completely unexpected. We were able to deal with an even greater challenge in 2021 with respect to COVID-19 and lockdowns. Despite all intentions in salvaging the season, it inevitably became impossible to complete. This meant that BDAFA had to make the hard decision and for the first time in Bankstown Football history our season was abandoned.

BDAFA want to acknowledge the resilience of all our clubs and their fantastic volunteers.

Lockdown showed the selfless nature of the people in our Clubs that make our association so great. Many faced personal challenges throughout the lockdown, whether it was work stress, financial stress or mental health challenges, however many of our Clubs’ volunteers, despite facing similar challenges ,would make sure they were still looking out for each other and their communities.

With 2021 not finishing in the fashion that we would have liked it to be, there are still many positives that we take out of this year including the establishment of BDAFA’s Strategic Plan that will help shape our future, the continued implementation of Dribl as our competition management system and we are also proud to have announced a $100,000 player levy discount fund to help support participants in 2022 as we look forward to get back to a football-normal.

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BLACKTOWN DSFA THE SEASON OF 2021 BY MANY ACCOUNTS HAS HAD A FAR GREATER IMPACT ON THE FOOTBALL COMMUNITY THAN THE INITIAL PREVALENCE OF COVID-19 IN MARCH 2020.

We ended the 2020 season with reduced registration numbers and an incredibly high workload on our wonderful Club volunteers.

At all times as a collective, we focused on growing our community base and building trust and confidence within the football community to re-join community football in the Blacktown LGA. From the opening of registrations in January 2021, there was a marked increase in member registration and a renewed vigour and excitement in returning to what we all hoped would be a normal football landscape. Our numbers returned to pre-pandemic levels, and all clubs approached this challenge positively and collectively to build club numbers and to provide confidence to the membership and wider community that we were open for business and ready to put a challenging 2020 season behind us.

To help manage and engage with all our 24 Community Clubs and our Referees Branch, the Board and Executive undertook regular Presidents & Secretaries meetings with a view to stay aligned and engaged. This ensured all club committees were kept abreast of a constantly changing environment brought about by the divisive nature of the Delta strain creeping into multiple corners of the football landscape and the wider community, both nationally and on a global scale.

Throughout 2021, the BDSFA Board and Executive met regularly and often late into the night working and formulating options and detailing management processes with a view to provide every opportunity for a full season to advance and move forward, albeit in a modified capacity.

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The environment was constantly changing, which eventually led to community lockdowns and the introduction of limitations on our liberties drawn from the Sydney basin being closed and restricted in some of the harshest conditions experienced by local communities in living memory.

Throughout this period, the strength, character, and value of our community leaders within our Clubs came to the forefront as numerous members were confronted with restrictions and limitations which included movement, work, family, home life, denying the gathering of family, friends and the football fraternity for a period lasting in excess of 100 days.

The Referees Branch continued to strive to provide class, leading Referees across all levels of our football canvas, and the Referees Board is adopting a governance model of open transparent leadership to grow and unite the Branch.

Amongst the chaos of the pandemic, our elite pathway, led by the Blacktown Spartans FC forged closer ties with the membership and we had no less than 5 Olympians in the Matildas squad at the Tokyo Olympics, who have plied their craft in our football program.

This is a fantastic promotion of what the BDSFA has to offer to aspiring footballers.

The BDSFA is mindful of the work that Club Committees do to ensure that each week some 10,000 plus Players are provided the opportunity to participate in community football on multiple levels. The friendship and support provided by our Clubs is to second to none. They are dynamic and proactive on multiple levels and, without their vision

and leadership, we would be lesser as an organisation moving forward.

Finally, thank you to the Players, Coaches, Managers, Parents and Supporters, who have been through two seasons of disrupted football. We hope to deliver you the best Competition experience possible in 2022.

2021 Operating Highlights • Over 10,000 registered members across our Association • Introduction of a new Management System

Competition

• Coach Developers were upskilled from several different Clubs to present the MiniRoos Training Certificate • Initiation of partnerships with Coates Hire, LJ Hooker Blacktown, mate. & iSponsor • Continued partnerships with Deploy Football, Kingsgrove Sports Centre and Omnia Business Solutions • Increased game day and social media experience at Blacktown Football Park • Deploy Premier League Competition continued growth in Teams and attraction of players from outside of the BDSFA • Introduction of Deploy Premier League Coates Hire Match of the Round livestreaming • Deploy Premier League Workshop • Review of the Grievance & Disciplinary Regulations • Summer Football participation increased at Blacktown Football Park by 43%.

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CANTERBURY DSFA WHEN FOOTBALL EMERGED FROM THE COVID-19 LOCK DOWN IN JUNE OF 2020 WE ALL THOUGHT THE WORST WAS BEHIND US AND COMMUNITY FOOTBALL WOULD RETURN TO NORMAL FOR SEASON 2021. HOW WRONG WE WERE.

The Association had pushed into our 12th week of football when life again changed.

On Friday 25th June 2021, football fell silent.

COVID-19 had broken out again. Community football would not return for the Autumn/ Winter season in 2021.

We could dwell on the abandonment of 2021 and pick apart the individual issues that impacted each of our members but that does little for looking at life moving forward. Many things resulting from COVID-19 were simply out of the Association’s control of football, our clubs, our parent bodies, or ourselves. We felt it was best to look on the bright side and look ahead to the future.

The CDSFA in 2021 did something it has been aiming for in recent years – it cracked the 17,000 registered player mark for participating in Autumn/Winter football. For four seasons, 2016 to 2019, we moved in the lower to mid-range of the 16,000.

The Association maintained a 16,000 mark despite players opting out of the COVID-19 delayed 2020 season. With 2021 commencing with such expectation of

greater enjoyment and engagement in the community, it was hoped we would give that 17,000 mark a nudge. It wasn’t just a nudge but a breakthrough! An increase of over 7%.

Once again there has been significant investment in our grounds. Thanks to the help of Burwood Council, Henley Park is moving into yet another phase of the whole of park revamp which sees the attention turning to the playing surfaces. We have been able to schedule more games with the commencement of night fixtures at Bennett Park.

A key major project was completed during the COVID-19 lockdown with work completed on the installation of a synthetic field as well as complete renovation of natural grass fields (and realignment) at Belmore Eagles’ home of Rudd Park. The newly renovated ground will be the location for our Centenary Media Launch which is set to take place in January 2022.

This is just the tip of the iceberg, with plenty more of the Associations’ facilities being

upgraded over the last year thanks to the relationship that CDSFA shares with local council and State/Federal Government.

In terms of coaching, the Association conducted a record 31 coach education sessions. Turning our attention to the female football space, we had a record number of 4,496 girls/women register for the 2021 campaign. That is in no doubt thanks to the efforts of our Female Football Development Officer, Trudy Burke, who has been continuing to grow the Kick-On for Women program as well organise a highly-successful Female Football Week in May that culminated in over 200 girls coming together for a night of fun activities and skill sessions.

2022 is going to be one of the best years yet for the Association with a dedicated Centenary committee in place to ensure that we celebrate and commemorate what has been an outstanding 100 years in operation.

The aforementioned Media Launch will kick off proceedings on January 24 before we come together at Le Montage at the back end of May for a Gala Dinner to celebrate the CDSFA.

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EASTERN SUBURBS FA SEASON 2021 STARTED WITH GREAT OPTIMISM, ONLY TO END PREMATURELY.

With the season coming to an early end, the ESFA Board signed off on fee refunds to players, which on their part showed they had a great sympathy and empathy for the player.

Some Local Councils also came to the party by not charging Clubs for ground hire when the lockdowns came into place.

Throughout this whole period, the ESFA staff had been very professional and understanding of the situation. They have been great and were always looking to help out our Clubs, volunteers, players, coaches and parents during this difficult period.

Season 2021 did see many positives. Our registered player participation numbers grew to 9,165. And this is without our ex-pat market. This proves that there is a healthy appetite and demand for organised and competitive football in the Eastern Suburbs.

The hardworking Club committees and volunteers are truly appreciated by all, for ultimately providing a greater experience for the player and coach.

In 2021 we introduced an ESFA Club SAP program as part of our player pathways, with seven teams involved in an U10, U11 and U12 competitions. This proved invaluable to the players and was extremely well overseen by Club Coaching Directors and coaches. We hope to build on this in the seasons to come.

In 2021 Walking Football was introduced with the assistance of Maroubra United. This was a highly successful program and we look to grow this in strength in other areas of the Eastern Suburbs.

were keen to recognise and acknowledge our greatest assets, dedicated volunteers. Stories and pictures were shared in abundance.

Supporting our local member Clubs through coach education saw many coaches/ volunteers participate in workshops or community coaching courses during the first part of the season. Game Leader courses were also offered this year at our local Clubs, with many young aspiring referees attending, allowing them to support their local Clubs on weekends and ensuring consistency in approach.

With assistance from Football NSW and Football Australia, ESFA coaches were treated to a workshop from goalkeeper coach David Plowright. Furthermore, ESFA once again ran a centralised C-Licence for our local coaches.

The C-Licence candidates had representation from our local member Clubs along with local NPL Clubs.

The relationship between the John Moriarty Foundation and ESFA continued, assisting their regional coaches through mentoring sessions during the NSW lockdown period.

ESFA looks forward to continuing the relationship and building on some exciting initiatives with the program.

One of the most exciting initiatives that ESFA has been involved with this year was the Female Coaching Mentoring Group.

The FCMG is open to all female coaches in the Eastern Suburbs and serves to promote, retain, and support coaches on their journey.

The group consists of many first-time coaches, NPL Coaches and A-League Women’s Coaches. Through face-to-face workshops and social and online engagement, ESFA is looking to expand this program into 2022 and beyond, leading the way in NSW for female coaches.

Record numbers saw young footballers participate in the Sydney FC/ESFA Skill Training Programs, Holiday Camps and School Programs. The Schools Cup is scheduled for 2022 and we look forward to welcoming local primary schools and promoting the game in the Eastern Suburbs.

The sponsors once again have been fantastic to ESFA. Our Corporate sponsor, Bank of Sydney, our princial sponsor, JazzRight Production Services, Deploy – our football sponsor, and Ultra Football, ESFA’s apparel sponsor – their support is much appreciated.

Facilities are always going to be a bit of an issue. There is a lack of space in the Eastern Suburbs and facilities in number and quality are an important component to growth.

This is obviously a short to mid to long-term initiative, but with government support at all three levels and strong relationships we are confident we will get there.

We always talk about the numbers that play football, but as a sport we need to be more savvy and smarter with this aspect.

2021 also saw Randwick City Purple Hearts enter the AAM9 competition. We thank our AAM9 players for embracing this as inclusivity in sport is paramount now and in the future.

Inclusion Grants were introduced by the ESFA Board to our Clubs to encourage community groups and projects supporting vulnerable and or disadvantaged individuals.

An incredibly successful Female Football Week was held again this season. Members came together and met at the Gunyama facility to celebrate women in our game, football.

In May, National Volunteer Week was celebrated and Clubs across our Association

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FOOTBALL SOUTH COAST WITH A SEASON THAT ENDED SO LATE IN THE YEAR DUE TO COVID-19, CLUBS BACKED UP AND WERE READY TO TAKE ON 2021.

The season kicked off strongly with preseason competitions and the commencement of rounds.

Park SC to defend their Bonnie Lassie Cup Title in a tightly contested and competitive game.

We experienced an increase of 1200 player registrations from 2020 and a big part of this was the fantastic effort by football to ensure the 2020 season was managed well with many of our competitions delivering 14 to 18 rounds.

• The continuation of development programs across all ages and our partnership with Sydney FC for the Skills Training Program and School Holiday Clinics.

In June, the football season came to a halt.

Lockdowns were enforced and the impacts on the whole community, including the football family, were hard felt and devastating. It meant a time of working from home, home schooling and, for community sport and all impacted associations and clubs, very much a ‘wait and see’ time.

Throughout this time, Football South Coast (FSC) were planning contingencies, however in early August, despite the many plans in place and that were developed over this time, it became clear that winter competitions could not resume. However, the easing of restrictions towards the end of the year allowed us to resume many of our other programs such as development programs, our Skills Training Program with Sydney FC and of course Summer Football for juniors.

• Our Summer Football Competition kicked off in November with a 5-A-Side competition and will lead into January 2022 with our 7-A-Side competition.

Community • During lockdown FSC worked with the Cancer Council to raise funds and awareness for men’s cancer. As a result, we had six fantastic participants take part in the ‘Ballsy Head Shave’. Collectively, over $11,000 was raised and we look forward to working with the Cancer council in the future on other initiatives.

• Our Pre-season Men’s Premiership Competition took place with Bulli FC crowned Champions after a convincing win against District League Club Shell Cove FC.

• During the early part of the season, our women’s competitions undertook a fundraising round to raise money for Headspace. Headspace is a National Youth Mental Health Foundation that began in 2006 and provides early intervention mental health services to 12-25-year-olds.

In addition to this fundraising round, FSC celebrated 100 Years of Women’s Football with a function. It was a terrific opportunity to shine the light on Female Football and also used as an opportunity to raise further funds for Headspace.

• In the Women’s pre-season tournament, University of Wollongong FC beat Albion

• The FSC Knights is a program for junior players with a special need. This program

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continued in 2020 with the assistance of the Disability Trust. It commenced in 2013 and is a fantastic way to promote inclusiveness in football. Although the competition was cut short for the Knights, they were in full swing training once more in preparation for the 2022 season.

• Our Refugee Football Program continues to grow and is now part of the FNSW Community FSC Program. The program is run with the support of MCCI (Multicultural Communities Council Illawarra) and a key objective of the program is for these players to transition to local clubs.

• Despite the challenges of 2021, it was great to have A-League games in the Illawarra with Wollongong hosting the Wellington Phoenix. With opportunities for community engagement and game day activations, this was a great way for our region to connect with the APL and watch some great football. The region is currently hosting the Women’s team and we look forward to some more great football over the festive period.

Sponsorship The support of our sponsors has been paramount over the last two years especially with the local business impacts of the pandemic. FSC has been truly fortunate to not only retain most of our sponsors, but also engage some new organisations who see the value of supporting community football. We thank all our sponsors for their continued support.

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FOOTBALL ST GEORGE FOOTBALL ST GEORGE CRACKS THE 10K MILESTONE.

2021 saw Football St George achieve over 10,000 players registered for the first time in its history.

The 2021 season held a lot of promise, with participants excited to get back to Football after a shortened season in 2020. However, COVID-19 again impacted the winter football season. Despite the shortened season, Football St George delivered improvements to the programs and services offered to the football community.

We also extend our thanks to outgoing CEO, Craig Kiely, for his hard work, considerable and valued contributions made in building and growing Football St George over the last six years.

Lastly, thank you to the Football St George Chair & Board who have helped guide and support our Member Clubs through the last two seasons.

2021 HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDED Competitions • Total player registrations in 2021 increased by 9% on 2020 registrations.

• Female players represented 24% of total players registered.

• The introduction of an O/30 women’s social competition.

• D igital match sheets implemented across all competition and noncompetition teams.

• A junior only summer football program, with over 60 teams competing.

• Our representative teams competed in the AYL & G-SAP Football NSW seasons.

• Continued success of the St George Warriors, which has celebrated its seventh year.

• Delivered a second financial rebate back to our Member Clubs.

Community Engagement • Continued delivery of joint skills training and holiday clinic programs with Sydney FC. • Appointed a new Community Football Technical Director.

• Community coaching courses were made available for Grassroots, Skill Acquisition and Game Training certificates with healthy numbers of coaches attending.

• Increased social media engagement and continued livestream broadcast of Women’s and Men’s Premier League matches.

Facilities • Three new synthetic facilities opened at J Graham, Gardiner Park and Brighton Memorial playing fields.

St George Football Referee Association • Referee Courses were well attended prior to the season, and we saw a rise in both Cadet and Junior referee numbers.

We recognise the support of our patrons, the contributions made by both George’s River and Bayside Councils and express our sincere thanks to our sub-committee members, coaches, parents, players, referees and all volunteers, whose continued support is the backbone of football in our region.

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successful CCC program, they have also built their own learning and development learning platform called; Inspire FC. GDSFA Director Mel Rennie & Football Operations Manager Rosanna was given an all-access pass to experience the online learning platform and they believe it is a great piece of the puzzle to assist our volunteers in delivering quality training sessions.

The FIFA 2023 Womens World Cup is a hot topic that everyone is focusing on, and GDSFA are no different. At the back end of 2020 the GDSFA Management Team put in an application for Melita Stadium to be considered as a Team Base or Training Venue for one of the World Cup Teams. Multiple visits have been conducted with FIFA, Football NSW and Cumberland City Council looking at how we can approve the amenities. Most recently GDSFA and Cumberland City Council have worked in partnership to apply for a $1m grant to demolish the old changing rooms and toilet block and replace with modular units that will hold, 2 x Unisex Match Officials/Coach Changing Rooms, 4 x Unisex Changing Rooms, Storage, Public Male and Female Toilets, Unisex/Accessible Toilet/Changing Room and Multi Faith Room. We are hopeful this project will get across the line especially having recently $75k worth of investment into improving theROUNDS safety ofOF the grandstands, new pergola, WE GOT OFF TO A GREATinjected START WITH PRESEASON FRIENDLIES BEING PLAYED, TEN FOOTBALL AND COTTAM CUP fencing, REACHING THE SEMI-FINAL STAGES. the old dugs outs, and replacing it with new shelters giving Melita Stadium a fresh and demolishing vibrant look.

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The Granville District Soccer Football Association got off to a great start with preseason friendlies being played, ten rounds of football and Cottam Cup reaching the semi-final stages. We were on a roll, with each club doing their part to ensure they were COVID safe, however the pandemic started to raise its head once again and, on Friday 25th June 2021 we saw our season being suspended and, on the 12th August, we had no other choice but to bring the season to an early ending.

We would like to take the opportunity to thank all our Clu Coaches, Referees, Players and Parents and all those who this year.

We are very much looking forward to the 2022 season an throughout the year, hopefully uninterrupted!

Working with local councils and Summer Sporting Associations to try and play at least some sort of finals was on the cards but, with over 100 days in lockdown and limited physical activity, it was deemed unwise and so our focus turned to preparing for the 2022 season.

piece of the puzzle to assist our volunteers in delivering quality training Our focus on governance saw us having a full bench in our committees, sessions. appointing three Chairpersons forGDSFA Judiciary,have Disciplinary and Appeals.

Lastly been working with Bonobo Creative to help work on its brand & marketing to give The FIFA 2023 Womens’ World Cup is a hot topic that everyone is An updated set of Judiciary by-laws were being prepared by Director it a professional yet personal feel.

We have had aon, great with our “WE ARE” many focusing andstart GDSFA is no different.

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Multiple visits have been conducted, with FIFA, Football For the 2022 season, GDSFA will move away from a First and Reserve NSW and Cumberland City Council looking at how we can improve the 2021 GDSF Grades squad format and form a single team competition with a amenities. Most recently, GDSFA and Cumberland City Council have promotion and relegation system, providing opportunities to those worked in partnership to apply for a $1m grant the old We to gotdemolish off to a great start with preseason w clubs who have thought about the idea of entering a top tier team had change rooms and toilet block and replace themCottam with modular units the thatsemi-final stages. We Cup reaching been held back due to the daunting task of having to recruit a squad of will hold 2 x unisex match officials/coach changing rooms, 4 xsafe unisex they were COVID however the pandemic 40 players and all the costs that come with it. The X League has been th changing rooms, storage, public male and 25 female Junetoilets, 2021 weunisex/ saw our season being susp created to give the next generation of players a premium experience accessible toilet/changing room and multi faithbut room.

Wethe areseason hopeful to bring to an early ending. by offering live streamed games, match of the round held at Melita this project will get across the line especially having recently injected Stadium, access to top class match officials, and many more benefits for Working with local Councils and Summer Spo $75k worth of investment into improving the safety of the grandstands, both players and spectators. finals was and on the cards but with over 100 d new pergola, fencing, demolishing the old dug outs, replacing deemed unwise and so our focuses turned to them with new shelters giving Melita Stadium a fresh and vibrant look.

Our MiniRoos growth and development is paramount to the future success of GDSFA. The vision is to invest time and money into a coaching program that supports our front-line volunteers who have regular contact with these age groups. We were due to go to market for a Club Coaching Development Manager in June, however COVID-19 put this initiative on hold. This role is critical to the success of the Coaching Program as they will oversee the Club Coach Coordinators Program (CCC). We have also enlisted support and guidance from Northern Suburbs Football Association, who are running a very successful CCC program. They have also built their own learning and development platform called Inspire FC. GDSFA Director Mel Rennie & Football Operations Manager Rosanna Lentini were given an all-access pass to experience the online learning platform and they believe it is a great

Lastly, GDSFA has been working with Bonobo Our Creative its Brand & saw us having a full b focus on on Governance Marketing to give it a professional yet personal feel.

We have had a great and Appeals. An u for Judiciary, Disciplinary start with our “WE ARE” campaign, with many commenting on our and localSydney Sports Lawyer Director Phil Gilbert players being the face of the campaign, and our new lookwill website Point System also beisincluded to help Club due to launch on the 1st January 2022, ready for the new season and For the 2022 season we move away from a Fi opening of registration. team competition with promotion and relegat We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our Club Committees, haveand thought about the Volunteers, Coaches, Referees, Players, Parents, all those whoidea about entering a task of having to recruit a squad of 40 player together made football possible this year. been created to give the next generation of p We are very much looking forward to the 2022 games, seasonmatch and making lots held at Melita Stad of the round more progress throughout the year, hopefully uninterrupted! benefits for both players and spectators.

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HILLS FA HILLS FOOTBALL COMMITTING TO ‘FOOTBALL FOR ALL’ AS PARTICIPATION SURGES

It’s Friday 25th June, preparations are well underway for Round 12 of the competition.

Just 3 points separate 1st and 5th in the Men’s Premier League, whilst a congested table between 3rd and 8th battle to stay in Semi Final contention with the two pacesetters, Kellyville Kolts and Winston Hills, in the inaugural Women’s Premier League. They are amongst the over 800 teams and a record-breaking 12,800 players participating in the largest ever Hills Football season. Unfortunately, round 12 was never to be played and we were presented with another COVID-19 lockdown, resulting in the suspension of football.

Participation Growth 2021 represented a landmark year for Hills; the Associations’ fifth year and its largest on record with just shy of 13,000 participants representing approximately 12% growth.

Female Football teams doubled in the Association between 2020 and 2021 with an increase of 20% female participation.

Continuing the trend, the Summer Football model continued to be popular amongst residents with over 5,000 participants across the four venues (HFI and Kellyville Kolts centres).

Coach Education and Pathways 2021 was a historic year for representative football in the Hills with the ‘Deed of Agreement’ between the HFI Association and NPL NSW entity Hills United FC to continue to foster, collaborate and provide the best possible pathway experience and opportunities for players within the Hills District. Further successes followed; with the HUFC PowerChair team clinching the NSW PowerChair Championships at VSP and the acceptance of Hills United in the Football NSW Women’s Competitions from 2022.

On the field, over 20 Coach Education courses were delivered by the HFI Head of Football in partnership, with our Member Clubs, with the Associations first Advanced Coach Education courses scheduled for December 2021. This

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represented a renewed focus to provide coach support, resources and education opportunities to the area.

Community Engagement During the ever-extending lockdown the opportunity presented itself to engage via different means and platforms within the community. Over the course of this five month period, HFI coordinated over 14 Coach and Referee webinar series, featuring a wide range of special guests and topics to further engage our community during this time.

Hundreds participated in the HFI Coach Education Webinars over the three Series.

Special guests included the likes of Warren Grieve and Nadine Shiels (Football NSW), Lachlan Wales (Western United FC and Olyroos), Jake Goodship (Brisbane Roar A-League Women), Kai Lammert (Pararoos), Pete Nowakowski (Australian Blind Football) and Peter Turnbull (NSW/Australian/Hills United Powerchair Football), to name a few.

The Referees Q&A series that were facilitated cover a variety of both development and educational courses delivered by HFI Referees Administration Officer, Chris Codling, but also featured special key speaker sessions with Football NSW’s Rob Nieuwenhuis, Emma Kocbek, A-League Assistant, Referee Bradley, Wright, and A-League Referee, Kurt Ams. Whilst no doubt they would have preferred to be on the pitch, the junior players were kept engaged by the HFI Development team and Western Sydney Wanderers’ Keanu Baccus encouraged our juniors to stay active and develop some new and old skills. Including these activities and our Coach Development and Referee webinar series, HFI saw the highest ever engagement rates across all platforms.

Stage 2 precinct in North Kellyville. The proposed Home of Football will provide the Association a dedicated HQ for finals, pathways and development programs. This continues the Association’s strategic priority and advocacy for playing fields in the LGA, given the participant/playing field ratio sits significantly above the Sydney average, and its focus on catering for expansive population growth in the north west corridor.

Several new community programming initiatives kicked off in 2021 with a view to best catering for the future trends and demands of participation. Walking Football continued to be a success across both Winter and Summer seasons, with HFI launching the first Club vs Club Walking Football League in 2022. Kick-On for Women, All Abilities and Indigenous Programs are all earmarked for launch in early 2022.

HFI wishes to extend our sincere thanks for your collective efforts in what was another challenging season. Despite the positives during the season until lockdown, it was the community spirit and support during these trying times that truly showed the strength and unity of our sport and its members within the Hills community.

A Future Focus With the support of Member Clubs of HFI, Football NSW and Football Australia, the Association successfully advocated for a ‘Home of Football’ at the Caddies Creek

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MACARTHUR FA IT WAS A RECORD-BREAKING YEAR FOR FOOTBALL IN MACARTHUR, WITH 10,801 PLAYERS ACROSS 917 TEAMS TAKING THE FIELD IN 2021 – THE MOST IN THE HISTORY OF THE MACARTHUR FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION.

Despite facing the challenges of a global health pandemic over the past two seasons, Football in Macarthur is in great shape. Much of this should be credited to the member clubs and the thousands of volunteers that serve the football community. Macarthur is lucky to be home to more quality clubs than any other region across NSW, with twelve clubs scoring three or more stars after completing the National Club Development Program.

We cannot thank the driving force behind our clubs enough for the countless hours they give to our game and our community. The game is lucky to have you and is nothing without you.

Whilst the 2021 season was interrupted, there was still plenty to celebrate in the region.

1. The Girls Game continues its trajectory A record 2,264 female players across 119 teams enjoyed the World Game in 2021.

Pleasingly, much of the growth in female participation is coming in the MiniRoos, with 50 Girls-only teams competing this season, an increase of almost 50% on 2020.

The acquisition of respected football administrator Hayley Todd to the Board of the MFA this year should not be underestimated.

We welcome Hayley’s appointment and are excited to have her ‘onside’ as the MFA strives to improve the game for women and girls and grow the game.

2. Launch of the Macarthur ‘SAP’ League Born out of the 2020 review into Representative Football and Coach Development, the simple goal of the new Macarthur SAP League is to improve development opportunities for more players and coaches within the local clubs of Macarthur. This initiative aligns to the following MFA Strategic Objectives: • Enhance the Participation Experience • Raise Standards of Youth Football • Provide a quality youth development environment Ten clubs took part in the inaugural development League in 2021, which commenced as a pilot for the U8 and will expand to the U9 in 2022. The ‘M-SAP League’ acts as the top tier of local football for the key development age groups and aims to give the region’s most promising young players the best opportunity to transition into the NPL environment and enhance their chances of a potential professional career.

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3. Macarthur FC join the A-League 2021 saw new A-League franchise Macarthur FC not only join the professional competition but fall just one win short of a Grand Final debut.

Community engagement is an important value for the Bulls and the MFA enjoys a fantastic working relationship with the club as together we aim to add value to the Football Family and build a passionate supporter base for Macarthur FC. Highlights of our first season together include: • Players attending MFA events, including inaugural Captain and former Socceroo Mark Milligan. ‘Millsy’ was kind enough to find time in the middle of the A-League season to attend the 2021 M-League Season launch and speak about his playing career.

• Collaboration in the planning and delivery of School Holiday Programs.

• Coach development sessions delivered by Bulls coaching staff.

• School programs delivered by Macarthur FC through the Bulls in School Program.

• Access to a corporate box for all thirteen home games, which was enjoyed by volunteers and sponsors from all member clubs.

• Match day opportunities for local players and coaches, including participation in the half-time hero’s program and a marchpast initiative which saw over 1,000 players and coaches from MFA member clubs welcomed onto Campbelltown Stadium during halftime of the round 23 fixture.

The MFA extends our congratulations to the Bulls on a successful first season in the A-League and looks forward to a strong relationship with the professional club in the future.

The MFA is in the beginning of a five-year plan with some ambitious targets on the agenda and, whilst we have experienced a couple of interrupted community football seasons, we continue to make strides towards improving our game. People and partnerships are the keys to our future success as a code, and to that end, we would like to extend our appreciation to the following:

have for our game and continuing the investment in our local facilities.

• The Association and local club sponsors. In what has been a very challenging period for businesses, we cannot thank you enough for your continued support of our game.

• To the Macarthur District Football Referees Association and all the referees that service the game. Thank you for always giving your best with the whistle in hand.

• To the staff at the MFA. You’re a great group of people to work with. Your commitment to the game and those that serve it shouldn’t be underestimated. Thank you for delivering such exceptional customer service.

• To the many volunteers that support the running of the MFA on various committees.

There are no words that can really express the gratitude and respect we have for you.

Thank you for giving so much of yourselves to the game.

• Lastly, to all the Directors of the MFA Board.

No one can ever question your passion for the game and for the Football Family. Every decision is always with what is best for the Football Community at the forefront.

Simply a great group of people and an honour to serve with.

On a personal note, I genuinely feel for the Football Family following the premature end to the 2021 season. We witnessed some breathtaking football early on and it is such a shame we could not conclude the year. More importantly though, we must acknowledge the seriousness of the pandemic, which brought NSW to a standstill and saw many lives lost. The MFA extends its best wishes to the Football Family and hope that everyone continues to keep safe during these unprecedented times. We look forward to 2022 with optimism.

• The local Councils of Wollondilly, Camden, and Campbelltown. Thank you for recognising the love your communities

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MANLY WARRINGAH FA 2021 IS A YEAR THAT WILL LIVE LONG IN THE HISTORY OF THE MANLY WARRINGAH FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION.

The Club has been re-branded, “The Far Post” and will offer the Northern Beaches Football community, clubs and players a true “Home of Football” – a place to relax, gather and enjoy a meal or a drink where football will always be king on the TV and the chatter.

But, as with last year, it did highlight once again how important grassroots football is to our community – not just from a sporting perspective but because grassroots football is the glue that keeps our local community together.

The Club has been designed to offer a modern, comfortable “football-central” home with a focus on food and beverage. It has indoor and outdoor seating with a 200sqm covered deck with lights, sound system and heaters looking out over the Cromer Park No. 1 field.

The year started with amazing success and optimism with the MWFA recording a record jump in player numbers – up by 1440 players and 103 teams.

The facility also boasts a modern physiotherapy practice, which is open seven days a week for all members of the MWFA Football Community, as well as a gym and rehabilitation facility.

Unfortunately, 2021 will also be remembered as a challenge, not just for community football, but life in general, as the COVID-19 pandemic affected our lives for a second straight year.

There is no doubt it disrupted our football competitions and caused great frustration as we were forced to abandon the competitions after having to stop playing at the end of June.

Our official records will see the MWFA 2021 winter competitions having 19,826 players and 1474 teams, with growth across all clubs and age groups.

The consistent growth across all areas of our playing base illustrates how much people missed playing during COVID and is a testament to the entire Northern Beaches football community.

Congratulations to all Clubs, their committees, volunteers, players, coaches, and managers for what we collectively achieved in 2021.

Special mention and thanks go to the Club presidents and volunteers, the MWFA Board

and the MWFA staff for the extra work involved in dealing with the COVID disruption.

For the second year running, we also worked to return a significant amount of money back to the grassroots with savings made due to the COVID lockdowns.

While in 2020 we returned $553,000 to the 17 Clubs and the MWFRA, in 2021 we took the decision to give back surplus funds from 2021 direct to the players with around $750,000 allocated to discounts on player fees for the 2022 season.

We continue to be a beacon of success across Football in NSW with the pathway from the grassroots never so evident as it was in 2021 when the MWFA and Manly had three players selected in squads for our Senior National Football teams.

Callum Elder (Mosman and Manly United) and Remy Siemsen (BTH and Manly United) fulfilled childhood dreams in 2021 by making their debuts for the Socceroos and Matildas.

Late in the year former CC Strikers, Pittwater and Manly United junior Gianni Stensness, also, made the Socceroos squad.

This was a stunning result for football in our area and that number could well grow in coming years with many locally produced players selected in junior National Teams.

Former CC Strikers and Manly United player, Patrick Wood, was a standout, scoring two goals to qualify the Olyroos for the 2022 AFC Asian Cup. We also have several local players in the A-League and W-League with Sydney FC, Central Coast Mariners, Western United, Newcastle Jets and Macarthur FC. Football is thriving on the Northern Beaches and is well placed to come out of the COVID-19 pandemic bigger and stronger than ever.

We look forward to a return to normal in 2022 and 12 months where we can start talking football and matches instead of COVID Plans and disruptions.

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NEPEAN FA WHEN THE WORLD GIVES NEPEAN FA LEMONS, WE MAKE LEMONADE, OR PIE. WHICHEVER OUR CHOICE, WE, LIKE EVERYONE ELSE, HAD PLENTY OF TIME ON OUR HANDS TO DEVELOP AND PERFECT OUR RECIPES DURING OUR SHORTENED SEASON.

When the world gives Nepean FA lemons, we make lemonade, or pie. Whichever our choice, we, like everyone else, had plenty of time on our hands to develop and perfect our recipes during our shortened season.

March 2021 saw the launch of our new senior competitions, Men’s Waratah League (the old Premier League) and Women’s Ruby League (the new female equivalent). Some of us didn’t make it to the launch event, being stranded by a flood and flowing Hawkesbury and Nepean River system. However, the floodwaters didn’t wash out the excitement of our clubs in the advent of our new leagues.

Little did we know that we’d only get ten rounds into our competitions before we, like every other district, would be brought to a grinding halt for the remainder of the season.

Three of our clubs were adversely affected by the flood waters, with two clubs, Colo SFC & Lowland Wanderers SC losing all fields, lights and amenities buildings to the flood waters.

Not surprisingly though, our community rallied, and the clubs were able to come back to hosting games at the start of our season,

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albeit at a somewhat reduced capacity to start with.

Following on from a COVID affected 2020 season, our registration and team numbers both enjoyed an increase this year, and we sincerely hope that this will be replicated in 2022 when we’ll have another crack at finishing a full season, hopefully with finals too.

Our Summer Football season was a success; as players flocked to the summer 6-a-side format, which we were excited to deliver on our first synthetic pitch venue at Jamison Park.

Summer Football has now become a mainstay of our football landscape and we’re happy to provide an alternative summer sport to so many avid footballers.

Strategically, our board has continued to work at future-proofing our organisation and our sport, working hard in the areas of venue and facilities development, governance support for clubs, retention and attraction of new members, securing a strong future for female football and member and

community wellness projects. We’d also like to acknowledge the staff at Football NSW, who have supported our Association in the areas of strategic development, meeting with our directors regularly to review our planned path, as we continue to align our strategic goals with those of our governing bodies in Football wherever possible.

The Nepean Referees Group provide amazing support and training for our local referees and continued to work online to do so during much of this year’s lockdown period. We are excited to welcome some new members into their leadership team for 2022 and look forward to working with NRG in 2022 to increase their numbers.

We also have a new Community Football Development Manager starting in 2022,and we are looking forward to relaunching many of our player and coach skill development initiatives.

Once again, we look forward to an exciting year ahead in football.

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NORTH WEST SYDNEY FOOTBALL IF THE LAST TWO YEARS HAS DEMONSTRATED SOMETHING, IT’S THE VALUABLE ROLE THAT SPORT PLAYS IN BUILDING AND MAINTAINING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES.

This is something that is not always fully appreciated but was highlighted when both years were severely disrupted. Our North West Sydney Football (NWSF) club volunteers have shown remarkable resilience in maintaining a positive environment and going to great lengths to get players on the park.

We moved to Compulsory Coach Education for MiniRoos (U6 to U8) and Super League/ Premier League and plan to extend that to U9-U12 (Skill Training) and U13-U16 Div 1 & 2 (Game Training) in 2022.

‘Connecting Our Community Through Football’ is the purpose of our Association.

Our Board finalised the 2021-2025 Strategic Plan through consultation with members and presented it in May to Club Presidents at our only social event this year. Supported by our six SPIRIT values (Safety, Passion, Inclusion, Respect, Integrity and Togetherness) we will focus on five pillars of growth. Competitions, Facilities, Governance, Community and Representative – delivering ‘Football 365’.

• MiniRoos Certificate - 249 • Skill Training Certificate - 33 • Goalkeeper Certificate - 16 • C Licence - 19 • Senior Coaching Certificate - 2 • Senior Performance - 16

NWSF, despite 2020 challenges, increased registrations from 14,800 to nearly 16,700 in 2021. To support our strategy of ‘Football 365’, we are actively seeking interest in alternative formats and investigating flexible scheduling to grow the game within our region. Football activities, apart from our shortened regular season, included our preseason Gilmour Cup, Friday night Masters Football, Walk Football, PINK Programme, Inclusivity Cup along with our Academy Programme. NWSF Referees Association contributed to this success with their referees covering over 3800 games and Sunday senior women’s games enjoying 99% coverage.

Coach Education was again a focus, albeit modified.

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In 2021, the following number of coaches completed courses:

We continued our NWSF As One Female Football initiative with a record 220 female players attending our NSWF As One Academy, implementing a female coach mentoring programme and WhatsApp group, conducting female only in-service and zoom coaching sessions, resulting in our percentage of certified female coaches to male coaches increasing from 8% to 16%. Directors Jodie Camden and Tracey Williams have drawn together a wonderful mix of enthusiastic members to form a FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 and Beyond Working Group. They have produced some exciting initiatives that will endure as a sustainable legacy to build and improve female participation opportunities and implementation continues in 2022.

CEO for the past 6 years. Mark’s calm, pragmatic and practical application of sports administration principles has seen two successful mergers undertaken. The first being the two associations (GHFA & NWSWF) joining and then in the latter half of this year a merger between our female and male representative clubs of Koalas and Spirit. Our ongoing success delivering competitions and modernising our governance is a testament to Mark’s experience, leadership and direction. Mark handed over the mantle of an Association that is in a strong financial shape and a positive customer focussed team to new CEO Jeremy Toivonen who joined in October 2021.

Our representative pathways of Academy, Association Youth League and Koalas and Spirit continue to intersect with our grassroots players, coaches and clubs to ensure the participation experience at all levels delivers enjoyment, challenge and connection to community. This will be strengthened with the merged North West Sydney Spirit representative club from 2022.

Our operations team underwent change in 2021 with our Competitions Co-ordinator Nikki Riddle moving to Ryde City Council to advance her sports administration career and the retirement of Mark Lockie, our

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NORTHERN SUBURBS FA IN WHAT HAS BEEN ANOTHER EXCITING, CHALLENGING AND AT TIMES SADDENING SEASON, WE HAVE COME OUT THE OTHER END IN A STRONG POSITION THANKS TO THE UNWAVERING DEDICATION OF OUR CLUBS VOLUNTEER BASE, THE NORTHERN SUBURBS FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION (NSFA) BOARD AND THAT FROM THE STAFF. Our Club volunteers from the Presidents to the team managers are the life of our sport and have proven invaluable in another testing year. On behalf of the football community, thank you for your time, effort, and enthusiasm. Your resilience is admired, and I hope to welcome you all back to support our sport in 2022.

Our season kicked off with a remarkable increase in player numbers, taking our total to 18,153 members, with outstanding growth in Senior Men and Senior Womens competitions. The unprecedented growth has also seen our female representation climb ever higher, hitting the 26% mark.

In our second year of the Future Football Strategy, further progress has been made throughout the football community as retention rates improved across the board and key developments came to life.

Our competitions exhibited the most competitive Women’s Premier League competition in our history, which we hope will continue in 2022 as we secure a full season and crown a winner. The excitement in the female game was also felt with the establishment of a new female-based Club, Northern Galaxy, created out of collaboration between Berowra FC & Mount Colah FC, boasting 322 players in its inaugural season.

We had started the season well with Clubs and the Competitions Department making progress towards eight-team youth and ten-team senior competitions to improve competition integrity, competitiveness, and season experience. Unfortunately, the elation of the season was cut short on 25th June with most having only played 11 rounds. Our ‘mid-season break’ of two weeks continued with NSFA making the decision alongside other stakeholders in the community sport

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landscape to conclude the 2021 season without division winners.

As numbers skyrocketed at the beginning of the season, our biggest challenge at that time was finding space to play. This challenge has ultimately led to the creation and publication of the NSFA’s Facility Strategy as we aim to increase sports field capacity to meet the growing demand of our community. The Strategy was released in September, creating a roadmap to enable sustainable growth of our sport through consultation with Club representatives and our five local councils.

In this space we have had many stories of success with grass fields returfed, the announcement of the development of Bob Campbell Oval in Greenwich into a synthetic field and the submission of our development application of the NSFAs Home of Football at North Turramurra Recreation Area. Our Facilities Strategy was brought to life due to the Facilities Levy which all NSFA players contributed towards within their registration fee each year.

We welcomed an expanded sponsorship portfolio this year, providing greater offers to NSFA members and becoming key partners in many community initiatives. Our competitions, programs and offerings were celebrated once again with extremely high engagement across all platforms, as members were treated to unique historic, female football and spotlight articles. As events during the year unfolded, our communications were tested once again, however pleasingly have been rated highly by NSFA members in our end of season survey. This is a testament to Nick Amies and his innovative approach in displaying our competitions and community.

On the park, it was a whirlwind of a season with Coach Education struggling to get going due to poor weather and the XLR8 Player

Development programs developing 3,000 players per week. Development is a key focus within this pillar, building the capabilities of players, volunteers, and coaches to improve their community football experience. Jake Stephenson and Eilidh Mackay led community sport and their network of 60+ coaches fantastically, including the unexpected pivot to online learning. The coach is the biggest influencer of a player (despite parents for our young ones) and it is in this pillar our progress towards higher retention and greater focus occurs. The enthusiasm for Clubs in this space is reflective on the engagement levels on the field and the retention figures off the field.

The NSFA development Leagues are firmly established now, with competition, strength and investment noticed during the season as more players are given access to improved development experiences and environments.

The maturation of the pathways pillar was also evident in Northern Tigers with the Women finishing in second place, Men in third place and Boys-Youth in the top tier of state football, as their seasons were respectively cancelled due to COVID-19.

Our season was not without its heartaches though as we farewelled four staff members.

Damian Miles left NSFA after 14 years involved as an employee and 40 years + within local football administration and coordination.

Damian has been the foundation of growth for football locally in NSFA and he will always be a part of what football has become. Please see the Football NSW dedication to Damian to understand his lifelong impact to our sport.

As a player myself I am eager for a full, competitive season and I hope our 18,153 players will join us once again to enjoy the physical, mental, and social enjoyment our sport brings.

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SOUTHERN DISTRICTS SFA ONCE AGAIN, WE’VE HAD A VERY CHALLENGING SEASON.

We applaud all our clubs for the way that they have adapted and complied with the COVID Protocols and procedures that once again were bestowed upon us by NSW Health, Office of Sport and Football NSW to keep us all safe and the sport continuing. We are proud of the way these protocols were executed by all our clubs in a concerted effort to keep our members safe.

While, ultimately, we were unable to complete our full season, the landscape was changing regularly due to lockdowns and outbreaks but we continued with many contingencies to finish the season until it was decided that all winter sports would be shut down.

In line with the ever-changing Public Health Orders, we did however manage to run a slightly shortened Summer Football competition for our junior ranks, fitting a 12-round competition into the eight weeks we had from the recommencement of sport until Christmas. This gave our members an opportunity to play the game that they love and got them out of the house, off their X-Box and PlayStations and gave them some much needed exercise, personal interactions, and stimulation (not to mention time away from Mum & Dad).

We were fortunate that Cirillo Reserve, our dedicated Women’s only facility, was completed at the start of the year and it had its Public Opening by Liverpool council in March.

We are excited for the opportunities that this facility will enable for the development of Women’s Football in our area.

We are looking forward to a new season in 2022 and our players and members being able to get back involved in the sport we all love.

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SUTHERLAND SHIRE FA AFTER 2020, THE ANTICIPATION OF A FULL SUTHERLAND SHIRE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION (SSFA) SEASON IN 2021 WAS FRONT OF MIND BEFORE THE SECOND WAVE HIT ALL OUR LIVES (FROM THE PRESIDENT)

This year we lost our good friend, Peter Burgess, President Bonnet Bay FC. Several Club Presidents were also vacating their positions allowing fresh ideas into their committees. I thank them for the large sacrifice they have made throughout their tenure.

The SSFA continues to assist with the financial viability of its 26 member Clubs and we have committed discounts totalling $460,000 for next season.

The SSFA announced that it was discounting players registration fees for season 2022 by 97%. The registration fee for returning players charged by the SSFA will be $1. Whilst this places a large hole in our financial accounts, we feel the pain of our community and will carry the financial burden.

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The Executive Committee was very proud of its 26 Member Clubs and the tireless work the Executives and volunteers carried out week in and week out. Whilst the playing year was shortened due to COVID-19, the Clubs were still actively engaged with their members.

I thank them for their continued support of Football in the Shire. Whilst we don’t always agree on certain matters, we all work collaboratively and for the common good.

Thanks to our sponsors, who, in fairness, received little benefit this year. We hope that you continue to support our sport and, through our partnerships, will find a solution that works for all.

Whilst the majority of the SSFA staff were on forced leave or stood down, I wish to thank them for their understanding during

these trying times. The season cannot run efficiently without the efforts of the SSFA General Manager and staff. Much thanks to all for the additional hours they have committed to manage the many nuances of our football season. My personal thanks to SSFA General Manager, Jeff Stewart, who has steered the operations and negotiations with governing bodies so effectively. Having spent numerous hours at the office this year has really opened my eyes to the huge workload our staff endure.

The Executive Committee have worked as a tight unit and with more demands than a usual season. Their efforts are greatly appreciated, and the enormous time given in 2020 and 2021 can never be repaid.

Finally, to all players within our Association, I thank you for your understanding in such a difficult year. We cross our fingers that herd vaccination is the answer for a return to the new normal. I hope that 2022 brings us 18 rounds (no wash outs) and a final series. Let’s look forward to a handshake, hug, and a drink face to face. We all need it, as it is long overdue.

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REGIONAL ASSOCIATIONS of live video with commentary, which was made available post-match, allowing anyone to watch at any time. This was a great opportunity to showcase our game to viewers at home anywhere in the world. We are looking to expand this partnership in 2022, as it will expand the reach of our competition.

Unfortunately, Season 2021 was left unfinished due to the intermittent border restrictions that heavily impacted our community. Despite these challenges, AWFA and our clubs still managed to achieve some significant improvements for Football in our region.

2021 saw the start of the Albury-Wodonga FA Cup, sponsored by our partners All In Sports.

This knockout-style competition that ran throughout our normal winter season allowed our Senior teams to participate in more games that provided a different spectacle.

All In Sports also worked with us to provide live coverage of all FA Cup matches and a ‘Match of the Round’ for both Division One Men and Women. This coverage consisted

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These matches were played on Wednesday nights, utilising the new lighting upgrades that some of our clubs have completed over the last two years. With the increasing grant funding available, it may be soon that all six Football NSW-affiliated clubs have appropriate lighting to host night matches, which will be exciting in the future for our players.

Despite the clear challenges over 2020 and 2021, we have managed to essentially maintain our levels of participation, which is a major achievement. Our Female participation grew 20% compared to 2019 – a significant step in the right direction. Our MiniRoos programs continue to expand and improve, with some clubs being able to field all-girl

teams – growing our female participation, especially in MiniRoos, is a focus area for ourselves and we hope this trend upward continues.

Over 230 players were a part of our Representative program in 2021. Our quality of coaching has continued to improve, with many of our coaches now being C Licence qualified. We had some success at the tournaments we attended throughout the year, with our U13 Boys reaching the final of the Bathurst Cup, the U14 Girls ‘Red’ squad reaching the final of the Proctor Cup, and multiple age group winners in the 2021 Riverina Branch Titles.

Originally due to start in 2020, GameDay was fully introduced in 2021, providing live score updates around the grounds and a team sheet system. We also worked with GameDay to incorporate our Player Points System that we introduced to provide greater parity amongst our Division One Men grade. This builds on the coverage and reach of our competitions as previously mentioned.

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AWFA has also begun to transition towards more Saturday Football and night matches.

We had terrific attendance at these matches, and the players also enjoyed the variety these fixtures provided. With our clubs’ facilities upgrading, this will provide an opportunity for us to expand this concept further and begin the transition over to Saturday Football for all grades.

Senior Competition Finalists 2021

We are focusing on providing our member clubs with support over the next few years as they push for upgraded facilities, especially change rooms for women with the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup not far away.

Furthermore, continuing to enhance our promotion and footprint in the community will attract more players to our game – this will be a focus for 2022. Also, providing more opportunities for women to be involved on committee level, coaching and playing will be a key focus for our association. This will all be a part of our Strategic Plan, which we hope to complete in early 2022.

The 2022 grassroots football season, as circumstances allow, looks to be a promising year for the development of Football in our region, and we look forward to seeing everyone back on the park next year.

AAM 1st Grade: Wellington Warriors (30) and Dubbo Newtown Soccer Club (28)

Under 14’s: RSL 78’s (31) and Westside Panthers Football Club (31) Under 13’s d1: Macquarie United FC (36) and Westside Panthers FC (30)

AAM 2nd Grade: Dubbo Bulls FC (36) and Dubbo Newtown Soccer Club (36)

Under 13’s d2: RSL 78’s (14) and Westside Panthers FC (13)

AAM 3rd Grade: Dubbo Bulls FC (34) and East Dubbo United FC (32)

Under 12’s: Macquarie United FC (36) and Westside Panthers FC (30)

AAM 4th Grade: North West Falcons (42) and Macquarie United FC (25)

Junior Teams nominated for 2021 • Under 5

- 17 teams

AAW 1st Grade: Macquarie United FC (39) and Dubbo Bulls FC (33)

• Under 6

- 26 teams

• Under 7

- 25 teams

AAW2 1st division: Macquarie United FC (25) and RSL 78’s (24)

• Under 8

- 18 teams

• Under 6

- 16 teams

AAW2 2nd division: South Dubbo Wanderers (22) and SASS (17)

• Under 10

- 12 teams

• Under 11

- 12 teams

Junior Competition Finalist 2021:

• Under 12

- 7 teams

Under 17’s: Macquarie United FC (34) and Dubbo City Rangers (34)

• Under 13

- 10 teams

• Under 14

- 5 teams

• Under 15

- 6 teams

• Under 17

- 7 teams

Under 15’s: Macquarie United FC (36) and Dubbo City Rangers (33)

The 2021 season saw an increase in player numbers for the Dubbo and District Football Association competition compared to the depleted COVID-19 year of 2020.

Unfortunately, the season had to be shortened due to Health NSW requirements in early August, putting an end to finals football.

With that result, the 2021 Dubbo and District Football Association Club Championship was awarded to Macquarie United Football Club.

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sides was competitive with any of the top four teams being capable to take premiership honours.

The Association had plans in place to deal with happenings throughout the season due to COVID-19, and the Competition went from stop to start on numerous occasions before calling the season off due to the pandemic.

The final series was not played, with all teams giving the Executive Members their full backing in having to terminate the season prematurely.

The teams that were involved were Parkes Raptors (who finished Minor Premiers), Parkes Wanderers, Parkes Railway Renegades, Parkes Vipers (a mostly junior side with several senior players guiding them through their first season in the Senior Ranks), Forbes Bushrangers and Grenfell Stingers.

Most of the Junior Associations being Parkes, Forbes, Cowra, Young and Condobolin were also affected by COVID-19 with most of them either close to finishing or awarding teams the Premierships depending on where they were situated at the time of the season having to terminate prematurely.

There were representations from Junior Associations in Lachlan that participated in the Western Youth League which finished without any interruptions with sides performing admirably.

Parkes Cobras FC Senior Men’s side participated in the Western Premier League and, after finishing on the bottom of the table in 2020, they were on the verge of making the semi-finals in 2021 only to have this dream cut down with COVID-19 causing the Competition to finish without the semi-final series being played

Western Youth League 2021 2021 saw Dubbo Football Association nominate seven boys and three girls in the Western Youth League. Teams were selected early 2021 and training commenced. The first round was held on the 2nd May in Bathurst.

AGE GROUP

TEAMS NOMINATED

10 boys

FINAL PLACE non-competition

11 boys

non-competition

12 boys

6

1st

13 boys

5

2nd

14 boys

4

2nd

15 boys

4

1st

16 boys

4

1st

12 girls

4

2nd

14 girls

3

1st

16 girls

2

1st

Additional News Further development of the vacant land opposite Lady Cutler South commenced this year with four new full size fields taking the total to eight and the new amenities block is now well underway and is scheduled for competition prior to the 2022 season.

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A very successful Gala Day was held on the 19th June. A huge thank you to all players, parent’s coaches and match officials for your efforts on the days. It was amazing to see the smiles on so many little faces.

To all of our clubs, their players, staff and our valued and important volunteers, we could not have survived the past two years without your invaluable support and hard work and we thank you.

The Lachlan Amateur Soccer Association Inc was once again hit by COVID-19 during season 2021, with the numbers down in all age groups across all towns within the Association.

The Senior Men’s Competition that is run by the Lachlan Association was not able to be completed with the competition coming to a halt on the cusp of finals.

Having a total of six teams, once again the football that was played between all senior

This team was made up of players from within the Association, with the driving force being Adam Parker, who did an outstanding job in organising the side.

The team were also fortunate enough to have a quality coach in Meaghan Kempson, whose coaching techniques were of the highest quality. The players gave her the utmost respect, as she strived to get the side over the line but unfortunately this was not to be.

The Cobras retained her services for the upcoming 2022 season, with her goal set at getting the side through to the Grand Final.

The President of the Association, Wayne Pearce, forwarded a letter to all of the Clubs, Associations and sides within LASA Inc, thanking them for their efforts over the past two seasons and acknowledging the encouragement that they had given Executive Members for doing their best in trying circumstances. They were all full of praise for the way the Executive kept up to date with ongoing matters during the pandemic.

As Secretary of the Association, I would like to thank the Chairman and Board of Football NSW for their help throughout the season and their tireless effort in trying to keep Football running throughout the last two seasons.

Here’s hoping that 2022 will see it all behind us as we strive to get a full winter season in with minimal or no interruptions at all.

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REGISTERED PLAYER COMPARISON 2020 V 2021

Albury Wodonga Football Association Australian Chinese Soccer Association

2020

2021

% Change

0

1429

N/A

0

263

N/A

Bankstown District Amateur Football Association Inc.

5804

6258

7.82%

Bathurst & District Soccer Football Association Inc.

2082

2391

14.84%

Blacktown & District Soccer Football Association Inc.

8257

10129

22.67%

Canterbury & District Soccer Football Association Inc.

16138

17342

7.46%

Central Coast Football

13142

14446

9.92%

Dubbo & District Football Association Inc.

2167

2535

16.98%

Eastern Suburbs Football Association Inc.

8003

9219

15.19%

780

1034

32.56%

0

1034

N/A

11606

12735

9.73%

5231

5877

12.35%

685

1203

75.62%

Highlands Soccer Association Inc.

1425

1763

23.72%

Hills Football Inc.

11511

12773

10.96%

Lachlan Amateur Soccer Association Inc.

1307

1856

42.00%

491

1045

112.83%

9574

10807

12.88%

Manly Warringah Football Association Inc.

18528

19970

7.78%

Nepean Football Association Inc.

11085

12556

13.27%

North West Sydney Football

14983

16442

9.74%

Northern Suburbs Football Association Inc.

16799

18113

7.82%

Orange & District Football Association Soccer Inc.

2104

2481

17.92%

Shoalhaven District Football Association Inc.

2759

3351

21.46%

257

290

12.84%

7532

8237

9.36%

245

1300

430.61%

9443

10484

11.02%

State League Clubs (FNSW Competitions)

12859

13005

1.14%

Sutherland Shire Football Association Inc.

18002

19036

5.74%

2631

2885

9.65%

0

274

N/A

215,430

242,563

12.59%

Eurobodalla Football Association Inc. Far South Coast Football Association Inc. Football South Coast Granville & District Soccer Football Association Inc. Griffith & District Soccer Association Inc.

Lithgow & District Soccer Association Macarthur Football Association Inc.

South West Slopes Soccer Association Southern Districts Soccer Football Association Inc. Southern Tablelands Football Association Inc. St George Soccer Football Inc.

Wagga Wagga & District Amateur Football Association Inc. Western Plains Soccer Association

TOTALS

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AGE COMPARISON 2020 V 2021 2020

2021

% Change

<=6

16837

19767

17.40%

7

14328

16358

14.17%

8

15526

16778

8.06%

9

14847

17122

15.32%

10

14812

15760

6.40%

11

13856

15454

11.53%

12

13161

14324

8.84%

13

11336

12268

8.22%

14

9942

11028

10.92%

15

8964

9521

6.21%

16

7530

8202

8.92%

17

6053

6382

5.44%

18

4589

5319

15.91%

19

4119

4617

12.09%

20 & 21

7047

8117

15.18%

52483

61546

17.27%

215,430

242,563

12.59%

All Age/Over 35 TOTALS

JUNIORS V SENIORS COMPARISON 2020 V 2021 2020

2021

% Change

109498

122565

11.93%

Female Junior (5-18yrs)

37686

45698

21.26%

Male Senior (19yrs+)

54302

58829

8.34%

Female Senior (19yrs+)

13919

15431

10.86%

215,405

242,523

12.59%

Male Junior (5-18yrs)

TOTALS*

*0.0165%% selected “Non-Binary”, “Gender Fluid”or “Gender identity not sufficiently represented”

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FEMALE PLAYER COMPARISON 2020 V 2021 2020

2021

% Change

Albury Wodonga Football Association

0

404

N/A

Australian Chinese Soccer Association

0

0

N/A

Bankstown District Amateur Football Association Inc.

959

1123

17.10%

Bathurst & District Soccer Football Association Inc.

620

782

26.13%

Blacktown & District Soccer Football Association Inc.

1501

1964

30.85%

Canterbury & District Soccer Football Association Inc.

3911

4496

14.96%

Central Coast Football

2917

3083

5.69%

Dubbo & District Football Association Inc.

607

726

19.60%

Eastern Suburbs Football Association Inc.

1917

2279

18.88%

Eurobodalla Football Association Inc.

229

356

55.46%

0

315

N/A

2764

3222

16.57%

Granville & District Soccer Football Association Inc.

776

975

25.64%

Griffith & District Soccer Association Inc.

147

237

61.22%

Highlands Soccer Association Inc.

315

430

36.51%

1972

2409

22.16%

Lachlan Amateur Soccer Association Inc.

417

693

66.19%

Lithgow & District Soccer Association

102

270

164.71%

Macarthur District Soccer Football Association Inc.

1902

2265

19.09%

Manly Warringah Football Association Inc.

5963

6803

14.09%

Nepean Football Association Inc.

2294

2802

22.14%

North West Sydney Football

3554

3985

12.13%

Northern Suburbs Football Association Inc.

4196

4746

13.11%

Orange & District Football Association Soccer Inc.

342

472

38.01%

Shoalhaven District Football Association Inc.

827

1084

31.08%

83

87

4.82%

1194

1486

24.46%

70

445

535.71%

St George Soccer Football Inc.

2085

2555

22.54%

State League Clubs (FNSW Competitions)

3487

3447

-1.15%

Sutherland Shire Football Association Inc.

5868

6376

8.66%

586

712

21.50%

0

100

N/A

51,605

61,129

18.46%

Far South Coast Football Association Inc. Football South Coast

Hills Football Inc.

South West Slopes Soccer Association Southern Districts Soccer Football Association Inc. Southern Tablelands Football Association Inc.

Wagga Wagga & District Amateur Football Association Inc. Western Plains Soccer Association TOTALS

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MALE PLAYER COMPARISON 2020 V 2021 2020

2021

% Change

Albury Wodonga Football Association

0

1024

N/A

Australian Chinese Soccer Association

0

263

N/A

Bankstown District Amateur Football Association Inc.

4844

5134

5.99%

Bathurst & District Soccer Football Association Inc.

1462

1607

9.92%

Blacktown & District Soccer Football Association Inc.

6755

8162

20.83%

Canterbury & District Soccer Football Association Inc.

12224

12842

5.06%

Central Coast Football

10223

11362

11.14%

Dubbo & District Football Association Inc.

1560

1809

15.96%

Eastern Suburbs Football Association Inc.

6085

6937

14.00%

551

678

23.05%

0

717

N/A

Football South Coast

8842

9512

7.58%

Granville & District Soccer Football Association Inc.

4453

4902

10.08%

Griffith & District Soccer Association Inc.

538

966

79.55%

Highlands Soccer Association Inc.

1109

1332

20.11%

Hills Football Inc.

9539

10363

8.64%

Lachlan Amateur Soccer Association Inc.

890

1163

30.67%

Lithgow & District Soccer Association

389

775

99.23%

7671

8542

11.35%

12563

13164

4.78%

8791

9752

10.93%

North West Sydney Football

11423

12446

8.96%

Northern Suburbs Football Association Inc.

12603

13367

6.06%

Orange & District Football Association Soccer Inc.

1762

2009

14.02%

Shoalhaven District Football Association Inc.

1932

2265

17.24%

174

203

16.67%

6338

6751

6.52%

175

855

388.57%

St George Soccer Football Inc.

7357

7929

7.77%

State League Clubs (FNSW Competitions)

9371

9558

2.00%

Sutherland Shire Football Association Inc.

12131

12658

4.34%

Wagga Wagga & District Amateur Football Association Inc.

2045

2173

6.26%

0

174

N/A

163,800

181,394

10.74%

Eurobodalla Football Association Inc. Far South Coast Football Association Inc.

Macarthur District Soccer Football Association Inc. Manly Warringah Football Association Inc. Nepean Football Association Inc.

South West Slopes Soccer Association Southern Districts Soccer Football Association Inc. Southern Tablelands Football Association Inc.

Western Plains Soccer Association TOTALS

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FUTSAL REGISTERED PLAYER COMPARISON 2020 V 2021 2020

2021

% Change

0

17

N/A

Bernie Mullane Sports Complex

71

0

-100.00%

Campbelltown City Quake

86

86

0.00%

The Centre - Dural

805

659

-18.14%

East Coast Heat **

198

0

-100.00%

Eastern Suburbs Futsal Club

130

0

-100.00%

0

27

N/A

Enfield Allstars *

77

77

0.00%

Epping YMCA Futsal Club

85

0

-100.00%

Futsal Shoalhaven

289

412

42.56%

PCYC Hawkesbury

357

274

-23.25%

Indoor 5s Futsal (LOCAL)

251

312

24.30%

Indoor 5s Futsal (PL)

322

316

-1.86%

Inner West Futsal

232

0

-100.00%

Inner West Magic

85

101

18.82%

Just Futsal Bankstown

155

0

-100.00%

Lower Mountains Futsal Club

463

618

33.48%

94

94

0.00%

Mountain Majik Futsal

0

20

N/A

North Ryde Futsal Club

41

0

-100.00%

0

8

N/A

37

253

583.78%

Ryde YMCA

231

527

128.14%

Sydney Futsal Club

104

121

16.35%

Tumut Eagles

31

0

-100.00%

UTS Northside Futsal Club

70

70

0.00%

345

438

26.96%

0

27

N/A

4,559

4,457

-2.24%

Boomerangs FS (NSW)

Eastern Suburbs Hakoah Futsal (NSW)

Mascot Vipers

Phoenix Futsal Club (NSW) Riverstone Sports Centre

Wagga Futsal West City Crusaders FC TOTALS

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NUMBER OF CLUBS COMPARISON 2020 V 2021 2020

2021

% Change

Albury Wodonga Football Association

6

6

0.00%

Australian Chinese Soccer Association

10

10

0.00%

Bankstown District Amateur Football Association Inc.

20

19

-5.00%

Bathurst & District Soccer Football Association Inc.

17

17

0.00%

Blacktown & District Soccer Football Association Inc.

24

24

0.00%

Canterbury & District Soccer Football Association Inc.

26

27

3.85%

Central Coast Football

24

24

0.00%

Dubbo & District Football Association Inc.

13

14

7.69%

Eastern Suburbs Football Association Inc.

27

27

0.00%

Eurobodalla Football Association Inc.

6

7

16.67%

Far South Coast Football Association Inc.

8

9

12.50%

Football South Coast

62

60

-3.23%

Granville & District Soccer Football Association Inc.

22

22

0.00%

Griffith & District Soccer Association Inc.

6

8

33.33%

Highlands Soccer Association Inc.

11

12

9.09%

Hills Football Inc.

20

21

5.00%

Lachlan Amateur Soccer Association Inc.

8

8

0.00%

Lithgow & District Soccer Association

6

7

16.67%

Macarthur District Soccer Football Association Inc.

22

22

0.00%

Manly Warringah Football Association Inc.

17

17

0.00%

Nepean Football Association Inc.

30

29

-3.33%

North West Sydney Football Inc.

34

34

0.00%

Northern Suburbs Football Association Inc.

30

30

0.00%

Orange & District Football Association Soccer Inc.

15

19

26.67%

Shoalhaven District Football Association Inc.

11

12

9.09%

South West Slopes Soccer Association

4

4

0.00%

36

36

0.00%

8

8

0.00%

St George Soccer Football Inc.

23

23

0.00%

State League Clubs (FNSW Competitions)

67

67

0.00%

Sutherland Shire Football Association Inc.

25

25

0.00%

Wagga Wagga & District Amateur Football Association Inc.

11

12

9.09%

Western Plains Soccer Association

6

6

0.00%

655

666

1.68%

Southern Districts Soccer Football Association Inc. Southern Tablelands Football Association Inc.

TOTALS

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LIFE MEMBERS

Louie Apostolovski

David Goodman

Vince Balzan

Peter Gray

Cec Barlow*

John Hedison

Ron Beaumont

Ian Holmes

Leonard Bolden OAM*

Stan Jones MBE*

William Brackenbury*

Ross Kelly

Howard Bradley

Steve Kenny

Frank Broughton*

Rob Laws

Aulden Brown*

Joe Leffley*

Lionel Brown*

Peter McCann*

Andy Burton*

Douglas McCarron*

George Churchward*

Bill McIlveen*

Jack Cirjanic*

A. Raahauge*

Robert Clark

Anthony Raciti

Robert Colombo

Doug Rennie OAM

John Constantine AM, OAM*

Joan Robertson*

Lindsay Cosgrove

Jim Ronis

David Crampton

Laurie Simpson

William Cullinan*

Florence Stephenson

Kevin Darcy*

Arthur Sidney Tanner BEM*

Harrie Dening OAM*

Jack Thomas*

George Dick OAM*

John Thomson OAM*

Tom A. Doumanis OAM

Peter Thorne

Eric Drury*

Jack Toole*

Trevor Elliott*

Ray Tweedie OAM

Brian Emery

Charles Valentine*

Les Fairclough*

Sam Vella OAM*

Ken Ferguson*

L. Williams*

William Ford*

Bill Wilson*

Jim Forrest

Frank Wilson*

Ron Garvin*

Rod Woods*

Keith Gilmour*

*Deceased

There were no award winners in 2021 due to COVID-19 Pandemic

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HONOUR ROLL Please note: Only the competitions listed were completed in 2021 due to COVID-19 Pandemic

FOOTBALL NSW CUPS & COMMUNITY FOOTBALL COMPETITION

proctor park

challenge

BATHURST Cup

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proctor park

challenge

BATHURST Cup

COUNTRY CUP

AGE GROUP

CHAMPIONS

RUNNERS UP

12 Girls

South Coast Flame FC

APIA Leichhardt FC

14 Girls

Sutherland Shire FA

Albury-Wodonga FA

15 Girls

St George FC

Wagga City Wanderers FC

17 Girls

Northbridge FC

South Coast Flame FC

13 Boys

Hills United FC

Albury-Wodonga FA

14 Boys

Manly Warringah FA

Hills United FC

15 Boys

Blacktown Spartans FC

South Coast Flame FC

16 Boys

South Coast Flame FC

Blacktown Spartans FC

16 Boys

South Coast Flame FC

15 Boys

Blacktown Spartans FC

14 Boys

Manly Warringah FA

13 Boys

Albury-Wodonga FA

12 Boys

Griffith DFA

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FINANCIALS DIRECTOR’S REPORT DIRE C T O RS ’ RE P O RT

Your directors present this report on the entity for the financial year ended 31/10/2021.

DIRECTORS The names of each person who has been a director during the year and to the date of this report are: Gilbert Lorquet (elected 19 March 2021) Anter Isaac (retired 19 March 2021) Louie Apostolovski James Chetcuti (retired 19 March 2021) Stephen Hayes Carlos Gonzalez Brett Mitchell (appointed 1 November 2021) Deborah Chapman (appointed 2 November 2021) Fiona Lang Morris Iemma Stephen Loader (resigned 23 March 2021) Stephanie Brantz (appointed 14 January 2021) Directors have been in office since the start of the financial year to the date of this report unless otherwise stated.

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES The principal activity of the entity during the financial year was the fostering of the game at all levels from the Premier Leagues to grassroots community football for its members. Its primary objectives are to grow participation and enjoyment across the Football NSW footprint and manage a Premier League and State league competition that drives the development of its players, coaches and referees for the longer term objectives of building a world class footballing nation.

Its supplementary objectives are to promote the game, service its membership and act cohesively with Football Australia to provide a unity in purpose.

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DIRE C T O RS ’ RE P O RT

REVIEW OF OPERATIONS Football NSW's short term objectives are to: deliver financial and organisational sustainability through effective corporate governance, ensure structural and philosophical alignment with the Football Australia, develop a strong customer service focus and service delivery ethos. Football NSW's long term objective is to grow, develop and promote the game by supporting our members, stakeholders and football family through effective governance, strong leadership, transparent communication, professional administration and clear strategic direction.

The operating performance this year has improved from previous year. Outdoor registrations have increased in a COVID-19 environment. The COVID-19 pandemic continued to impact on several Football NSW initiatives and the football season was interrupted to varying degrees across the State due to COVID19 lockdowns in response to localised outbreaks.

Operating expenses have increased in line with increase in operating activities.

The financials reflect an increase in asset value of the land on which Valentine Sports Park is built. The market value should simply be seen as a paper valuation of the underlying land asset base that will be for future generations of the game should the park ever be sold for residential redevelopment. As in previous years, we have undertaken independent land valuation at the end of the financial year. In the current financial year, an increase in the land value due to current market conditions has resulted in an revaluation of the asset.

INFORMATION ON DIRECTORS GILBERT LORQUET (elected 19 March 2021) Chairman, Football NSW Limited Chief Executive Officer, NORTH Foundation (philanthropic arm of Northern Sydney Local Health District) Advisory Board Member, One Eighty (youth suicide prevention) Former Director and Deputy Chairman, Canterbury District & Soccer Football Association ANTER ISAAC (elected 1 March 2013, re-elected 31 March 2017, Chairman since 11 May 2016, retired 19 March 2021) Chairman, Football NSW Limited Member of Audit & Risk Committee, Football NSW Limited Managing Director, Kleinmann Wang Advisor and Consultant, FIFA (Federation of International Football Associations) Advisor and Consultant, AFC (Asian Football Confederation) Advisor and Consultant, FIBA (Federation of International Basketball Associations) Advisor and Consultant, ICC (International Cricket Council) Director, International Business Development, Beverly Hills Film Festival Lecturer and Masters Programme Curriculum Developer, International Centre for Sports Studies (CIES), University of Neuchâtel, Switzerland Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting sub-major Corporate Law) Member, CPA Australia Member, Australian Institute of Company Directors STEPHEN HAYES (appointed 10 November 2010, elected 11 August 2011, appointed 11th May 2016) Director, Football NSW Limited Self Employed George Churchward Medal Winner Life Member, Riverina Branch Life Member, Boomers Football Club (Albury Wodonga) Life Member, Albury Wodonga Football Association Life Member, Albury Wodonga Soccer Referees Association

INFORMATION ON DIRECTORS (continued) JAMES CHETCUTI (elected 1 March 2013, re-elected 31 March 2017, retired 19 March 2021) Director, Football NSW Limited Member of Legal & Regulatory Committee, Football NSW Limited Member of Project Control Group Sales Professional Diploma Accounting Diploma Business (Real Estate) Member - Australian Institute of Company Directors AFC C Coaching Licence LOUIE APOSTOLOVSKI (elected 14 March 2014, appointed 11 May 2016) Director, Football NSW Limited Director, itravel Diploma in Inventory Management/Logistics Diploma in Business Management Foundation Life Member, Bankstown City Lions

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CARLOS GONZALEZ (elected 31 March 2017) Director, Football NSW Limited Corporate Real Estate Professional BRETT MITCHELL

(appointed 1 November 2021) Director, Football NSW Limited KPMG Board Member Partner in Charge, KPMG Enterprise – Tax, Transactions & Accounting

DEBORAH CHAPMAN (appointed 2 November 2021) Director, Football NSW Limited Chief Financial Officer, NSW Treasury FIONA LANG (appointed 29 August 2018) Deputy Chair, Football NSW Limited General Manager and Executive Director of BBC Studios, ANZ Executive Director of various BBC Studios ANZ entities and Britbox Australia entities Previously COO of BBC Studios, ANZ Solicitor, admitted to practice in Supreme Court of New South Wales Graduate Diploma in Leadership & Management, INSEAD (scholarship awarded from Chief Executive Women) Non Executive Director UN Woman Australia and member of the strategy, HR and fundraising subcommittee of the Board MORRIS IEMMA (elected 20 March 2020) Director, Football NSW Chairman, Clean Energy Partnerships Chairman, Cancer Institute NSW Director Ingham Medical Research Institute Bachelor of Law at UTS Bachelor of Economics at Sydney University Former Premier of New South Wales STEPHEN LOADER (elected 20 March 2020, resigned 23 March 2021) Director, Football NSW Chairman Wheelchair Rugby Australia Director of International Wheelchair Rugby Federation Deputy Chairman Disability Sports Australia Receipient of Australian Sports Medal STEPHANIE BRANTZ (Appointed Director from 14 January 2021, then was appointed to fill a casual vacancy from 4 May 2021) Director, Football NSW Limited Respected Australian freelance television sport presenter, reporter and commentator Ambassador for 1 goal

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FINANCIALS DIRECTOR’S REPORT DIRE C T O RS ’ RE P O RT

MEETINGS OF DIRECTORS During the financial year, 15 meetings of directors were held. Attendances by each director were as follows:

Director Gilbert Lorquet Anter Isaac James Chetcuti Stephen Hayes Louie Apostolovski Carlos Gonzalez Fiona Lang Morris Iemma Stephen Loader Stephanie Brantz

Number eligible to attend

Number attended

10 5 5 15 15 15 15 15 6 12

10 5 5 15 15 15 13 14 6 12

MEMBERS' GUARANTEE The entity is incorporated under the Corporations Act 2001 and is an entity limited by guarantee. If the entity is wound up, the constitution states that each member is required to contribute a maximum of $20 each towards meeting any outstanding obligations of the entity. At 31 October 2021, the total amount that members of the company are liable to contribute if the company is wound up is $1,160 (2020: $1,160).

INDEMNIFICATION OF AUDITORS To the extent permitted by law, Football NSW has agreed to indemnify its auditors, Ernst & Young, as part of the terms of its audit engagement agreement against claims by third parties arising from the audit (for an unspecified amount). No payment has been made to indemnify Ernst & Young during the financial year or since the financial year end.

INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS During the financial year, the Company paid a premium in respect of a contract insuring the directors of the company, the company secretary and all executive officers to the extent permitted by the Corporations Act 2001. The contract of insurance prohibits disclosure of the nature of the liability and the amount of the premium.

SIGNIFICANT EVENTS AFTER BALANCE DATE Other than that disclosed in this report and to the knowledge of directors, there has been no other matter or circumstance that has arisen since the end of the financial year that has significantly affected, or may affect Football NSW's operations in future financial years, the results of those operations or Football NSW's state of affairs in future financial years.

ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATION Football NSW's operations are not subject to any particular or significant environmental regulation under a law of the Commonwealth or a State of Territory in Australia.

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AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION The lead auditor's independence declaration for the year ended 31 October 2021 has been received and can be found on the following page.

The lead auditor's independence declaration for the year ended 31 October 2021 has been received and can be found on the following page.

Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors.

Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors.

GILBERT LORQUET GILBERT LORQUET Director Director

FIONA LANG FIONA LANG Director Director

Dated: 15 February 2022 Dated: 15 February 2022

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Ernst & Young 200 George Street Sydney NSW 2000 Australia GPO Box 2646 Sydney NSW 2001

Tel: +61 2 9248 5555 Fax: +61 2 9248 5959 ey.com/au

SUBHEADING TO GO HERE

Auditor’s Independence Declaration to the Directors of Football NSW Limited As lead auditor for the audit of the financial report of Football NSW Limited for the financial year ended 31 October 2021, I declare to the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been: a) No contraventions of the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the audit; b) No contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit; and c) No non-audit services provided that contravene any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit.

Ernst & Young

Daniel Cunningham Partner 15 February 2022

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FINANCIALS INC O M E S T AT E M E NT F OOCTOBER R T H E YE A2021 R E NDE D 31 O C T O BE R 2021 INCOME STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31

No te

Revenue Other income Cost of goods sold

2 2

Employee benefits expense Depreciation expense Finance costs

2021 $

2020 $

11,846,957 427,052 (180,679)

10,353,652 1,237,701 (125,254)

(4,696,770)

(5,305,160)

(525,431)

(508,479)

-

Operating expenses Profit/(Loss) before income tax

3

Income tax expense

-

(6,810,360) 60,769

(5,688,304) (35,844)

-

Profit/(Loss) after income tax

-

60,769

(35,844)

Other comprehensive profit/(loss) after income tax: Fair Value Adjustment on Valentine Sports Park

1,878,906

(3,909,826)

Other comprehensive profit/(loss) for the year, net of tax:

1,878,906

(3,909,826)

Total comprehensive profit/(loss) for the year

1,939,675

(3,945,670)

Total comprehensive profit/(loss) attributable to members of the entity

1,939,675

(3,945,670)

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.

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FINANCIALS INCOME STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2021

S T AT E M E NT O F F INANC IAL P O S IT IO N AS AT 31 O C T O BE R 2021

No te

2021 $

2020 $

CURRENT ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents Trade and other receivables Inventories Other assets TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS NON-CURRENT ASSETS Financial assets Property, plant and equipment TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS

4 5 6 9

6,822,635 3,394,658 942,408 11,159,701

6,101,546 5,357,254 15,746 498,793 11,973,339

7 8

6,106 40,676,908 40,683,014

6,010 39,134,366 39,140,376

51,842,715

51,113,715

TOTAL ASSETS CURRENT LIABILITIES Trade and other payables Borrowings Short-term provisions Other liabilities TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES

10 11 12 13

4,826,588 1,051,733 2,489,047 8,367,368

7,778,530 960,183 864,826 9,603,539

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES Borrowings Long-term provisions TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES

11 12

95,524 95,524

70,028 70,028

8,462,892

9,673,567

43,379,823

41,440,148

11,675,526 31,704,297 43,379,823

12,332,273 29,107,875 41,440,148

TOTAL LIABILITIES NET ASSETS EQUITY Retained earnings Reserves TOTAL EQUITY The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.

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FINANCIALS STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2021 S T AT E M E NT O F C H ANG E S IN E Q U IT Y F O R T H E YE AR E NDE D 31 O C T O BE R 2021

The directors evaluate estimates and judgments incorporated into the financial report based on historical knowledge and best available current information. Estimates assume a reasonable expectation of future events and are based on current trends and economic data, obtained both externally and within the company.

Retai ned E arni ng s $

Bal ance as at 1 No vem b er 201 9

12,735,633

Total comprehensive income for the year Profit attributable to members Other comprehensive income for the year Fair value adjustment Addition to sinking fund Utilisation of capital fund Addition to capital fund

(35,844)

1(q) 1(r) 1(r)

Total comprehensive income for the year Bal ance as at 31 O cto b er 2020

Other comprehensive income for the year Fair value adjustment Addition to sinking fund Utilisation of capital fund Addition to capital fund Total comprehensive income for the year Bal ance as at 31 O cto b er 2021

13,940,353

-

1,473,478

-

-

T o tal $

45,385,818

(35,844)

(3,909,826) -

-

367,516 -

(3,909,826) -

(403,360)

(3,909,826)

-

367,516

(3,945,670)

60,769

1(q) 1(r) 1(r)

17,236,354

S i nk i ng / C ap i tal F und $

(367,516) -

12,332,273

Total comprehensive income for the year Profit attributable to members

Reserves A sse t C ap i tal Reval uati o n ( b ) P ro f i ts ( a) $ $

13,326,528

13,940,353

-

1,840,994

-

-

41,440,148

60,769

(717,516) -

1,878,906 -

-

717,516 -

1,878,906 -

(656,747)

1,878,906

-

717,516

1,939,675

2,558,510

43,379,823

11,675,526

15,205,434

13,940,353

(a) Capital Profits Reserve The capital profits reserve records profits on sale of land.

(b) Asset Revaluation Reserve The asset revaluation reserve records the revaluations of property, plant and equipment.

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.

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FINANCIALS STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2021

S T AT E M E NT O F C AS H F LO WS

F O R T H E YE AR E NDE D 31 O C T O BE R 2021

No te

2021 $

2020 $

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Receipts from players, sponsors, customers and members Payments to suppliers and employees Government Funding Interest received

15,061,144 (14,549,192) 420,324 6,728

Net cash from/(used in) operating activities

7,428,401 (5,880,395) 1,237,500 201

939,004

2,785,707

Payments for property, plant & equipment

(217,915)

(200,720)

Net cash used in investing activities

(217,915)

(200,720)

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES Proceeds from borrowings Repayments of borrowings Finance costs

-

-

Net cash used in financing activities

-

-

Net increase/(decrease) in cash held

721,089

2,584,987

6,101,546

3,516,559

6,822,635

6,101,546

Cash at beginning of financial year Cash at end of financial year

4

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FINANCIALS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2021

NO T E S T O T H E F INANC IAL S T AT E M E NT S

F O R T H E YE AR E NDE D 31 O C T O BE R 2021

NOTE 1: STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES The financial report of Football NSW Limited for the year ended 31 October 2021 was authorised for issue by the Directors on the 15th of February, 2022. The financial statements are for Football NSW Limited as an individual not for profit entity, incorporated and domiciled in Australia. Football NSW Limited is a company limited by guarantee.

Basis of Preparation

The financial report is presented in Australian dollars.

The financial statements are general purpose financial statements that have been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards - Reduced Disclosure Requirements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board and the Corporations Act 2001.

Australian Accounting Standards set out accounting policies that the AASB has concluded would result in financial statements containing relevant and reliable information about transactions, events and conditions. Material accounting policies adopted in the preparation of these financial statements are presented below and have been consistently applied unless otherwise stated.

The financial statements have been prepared on an accruals basis and are based on historical costs, modified, where applicable, by the measurement at fair value of selected non-current assets, financial assets and financial liabilities.

The financial report has been prepared on a going concern basis which assumes continuity of normal business activities and realisation of assets and settlement of liabilities in the ordinary course of business.

Accounting Policies (a) Changes in Accounting Policy, Disclosures, Standards and Interpretations

The new and amended Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretations that apply for the first time in 2021 do not materially impact the financial statements of the ent it y. (b) Revenue and Other Income Revenue from contracts with customers is recognised when control of the goods or services are transferred to the customer at an amount that reflects the consideration to which FNSW expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. FNSW has generally concluded that it is the principal in its revenue arrangements. The specific recognition criteria described below must also be met before revenue is recognised.

Revenue from the rendering of a service is recognised upon delivery of the service to the customers. Capitation and insurance fees are recognised as revenue based on actual number of player registrations. Membership fees are recognised as revenue based on actual number of associations and competitions registered. Revenue from Valentine Sports Park is recognised across the accommodation period or hire period.

Sales of goods is recognised as revenue at a point in time for each transaction.

Grant revenue is recognised in the income statement when the entity obtains control of the grant and it is probable that the economic benefits gained from the grant will flow to the entity and the amount of the grant can be measured reliably.

Interest revenue is recognised using the effective interest rate method, which for floating rate financial assets is the rate inherent in the instrument. Dividend revenue is recognised when the right to receive a dividend has been established.

In 2020, the government introduced the Jobkeeper Payment scheme to support businesses significantly affected by the Coronavirus pandemic to help keep more Australians in jobs. The Jobkeeper Payment is available to assist employers by subsidising salaries by $1,500 (before tax) per fortnight. Eligible employers are reimbursed a fixed amount of $1,500 per fortnight for each eligible employee from 30 March 2020, for up to 13 fortnights.

Employers are required to pay eligible employees a minimum of $1,500 (before tax) per fortnight to claim the Jobkeeper payment. This is paid to the employer in arreas each month by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). If the employers do not continue to pay their employees for each pay period, they cease to qualify for the Jobkeeper payment.

In 2021, the NSW government introduced the JobSaver Payment scheme to support cashflow of businesses significantly affected by the Coronavirus pandemic to help keep more Australians in jobs. The Jobsaver Payment is available to assist businesses from July 18, 2021 onwards, with payment equivalent to 40% of weekly payroll, and will change to 30% of weekly payroll for eligible businesses after NSW reaches 70% double-dose vaccination. Payment will change to 15% of weekly payroll after NSW reaches 80% double-dose vaccination, taking effect from 24 October 2021. Eligible businesses can use Job Saver to cover business costs incurred due to the impacts of public health order in NSW, costs may include salaries and wages, utilities and rent, financial, legal or other advice, and other business costs.

NO T E S T O T H E F INANC IAL S T AT E M E NT S The company has recognised a receivable and income when it has obtained control over the funding.

F O R T H E YE AR E NDE D 31 O C T O BE R 2021 (c) Inventories Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or net realisable value.

NO T E S T O T H E F INANC IAL S T AT E M E NT S F O R T H E YE AR E NDE D 31 O C T O BE R 2021

(d) Property, Plant and Equipment Each class of property, plant and equipment is carried at cost or fair values as indicated, less, where applicable, accumulated depreciation and impairment losses.

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Freehold land and buildings are shown at their fair value based on periodic, but at least triennial, valuations by external independent valuers. In periods where the freehold land and buildings are not subject to an independent valuation, the directors conduct directors' valuations on the carrying amount of the land and buildings to review that it is not materially different to the fair value.

11 Increases in the carrying amount arising on revaluation of land and buildings are recognised in other comprehensive income and accumulated in the revaluation surplus in equity. Revaluation decrements that offset previous increases of the same class of assets shall be recognised in other comprehensive 2021 Yearbook.indd 73 11/3/22 10:58 am income under the heading of revaluation surplus. All other decreases are charged to the statement of comprehensive income.

NO T E S T O T H E F INANC IAL S T AT E M E NT S F O R T H E YE AR E NDE D 31 O C T O BE R 2021 NO T E S T O T H E F INANC IAL S T AT E M E NT S

(c) Inventories F O R T H E YE AR E NDE D 31 O C T O BE R 2021 Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or net realisable NO T Evalue.

S T O T H E F INANC IAL S T AT E M E NT S (c) Inventories F TS HE YETAHRE EFNIN DA EN DC3I1AO BE M RE 2N 02 NO OR TE TO LC ST TO AT T1S Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or net realisable NO T Evalue.

S T O T H E F INANC IAL S T AT E M E NT S (c) Inventories F O R T H E YE AR E NDE D 31 O C T O BE R 2021 F TS HE YETAHRE EFNIN DA EN DC3I1AO BE M RE 2N 02 NO OR TE TO LC ST TO AT T1S Inventories are valued the lower of cost or net realisable value. (d) Property, Plant andat Equipment (c) Inventories F O R T H E YE AR E NDE D 31 O C T O BE R 2021 NOat T Ecost S T OorTfair H E values F INANC L S T AT E M E NT S Each class of property, plant and equipment is carried asIA indicated, less, where applicable, accumulated depreciation and impairment Inventories are valued the lower of cost or net realisable value. (d)losses.

Property, Plant andat Equipment F O R T H E YE AR E NDE D 31 O C T O BE R 2021 NOTES TOProperty THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2021 ENT S Freehold NOat T Ecost S T OorTfair H E values F INANC L S T AT E M Each class of property, plant and equipment is carried asIA indicated, less, where applicable, accumulated depreciation and impairment Freehold land and buildings are shown at their fair value based on periodic, but at least triennial, valuations by external independent valuers. In periods where (d)losses.

Property, Plant and Equipment the freehold land and buildings are not subject to an independent valuation, the directors conduct directors' valuations on the carrying amount of the land F O R T H E Y E A R E N D E D 3 1 O C T O B E R 2021 and buildings to review that it is not materially different to the fair value.

Freehold Property Increases inofthe carryingplant amount arising on revaluation ofcost landor and buildings are recognised inwhere other applicable, comprehensive income and accumulated in the Each class property, and equipment is carried at fair values as indicated, less, accumulated depreciation and Freehold land and buildings are shown at their fair value based on periodic, but at least triennial, valuations by external independent valuers.

Inimpairment periods where revaluation surplus inEquipment equity. Revaluation decrements that offset previous increases of the same class of assets shall be recognised in other comprehensive (d)losses.

Property, Plant and the freehold buildings are not subject to All an other independent valuation, the directors conduct directors' valuations on the carrying amount of the land income underland the and heading of revaluation surplus. decreases are charged to the statement of comprehensive income. and buildings to review that it is not materially different to the fair value.

Freehold Property Increases inofthe carryingplant amount arising on revaluation ofcost landor and buildings recognised in other applicable, comprehensive income and accumulated the Each property, equipment isdifference carried at fair values asare indicated, less, accumulated depreciation andisin impairment As theclass revalued buildings areand depreciated, the between depreciation recognised inwhere thevaluations statementby of comprehensive income, which based on the Freehold land and buildings shown at decrements their fair value based onprevious periodic, but at least triennial, In periods where revaluation surplus in equity.are Revaluation that offset increases of the same class of assetsexternal shall be independent recognised invaluers. other comprehensive losses. revalued carrying amount of the asset and the depreciation based on the asset’s original cost, is transferred from the revaluation surplus to retained the freehold land and buildings are not subject to an independent valuation, the directors conduct directors' valuations on the carrying amount of theearnings. land income under the heading of revaluation surplus. All other decreases are charged to the statement of comprehensive income.

Any accumulated depreciation at the date of the revaluation is eliminated against the gross carrying amount of the asset and the net amount is restated to and buildings to review that it is not materially different to the fair value.

Freehold Property the revalued amount of the asset.arising on revaluation of land and buildings are recognised in other comprehensive income and accumulated in the Increases in the carrying amount As the revalued buildings areare depreciated, the difference between depreciation recognised in thevaluations statementby of external comprehensive income, whichInisperiods based on the Freehold land and buildings shown at their fair value based on periodic, but at least triennial, independent valuers. where revaluation surplusamount in equity.

Revaluation decrements that offset previous increases of the same class of assets shall recognised in other revalued carrying of the asset the depreciation based on the asset’s original cost, is transferred from thebe revaluation surplus to comprehensive retained the freehold land and buildings are notand subject to All an other independent valuation, the directors conduct directors' valuations on the carrying amount of theearnings. land Plant and equipment income under the heading of revaluation surplus. decreases are charged to the statement of comprehensive income.

Any accumulated depreciation thematerially date of the revaluation eliminated against the gross carrying amount of the asset and the net amount is restated to and buildings to review it isatnot theisfair value.

Plant and equipment arethat measured on the cost different basis lessto depreciation and impairment losses. the revalued amount of the asset.arising on revaluation of land and buildings are recognised in other comprehensive income and accumulated in the Increases in the carrying amount The carrying amount of plant and equipment reviewed between annually by the entity to ensure it is in excess ofofthe recoverable amount these assets.

As the revalued buildings are depreciated, theisdifference depreciation recognised in not the statement comprehensive income,from which is based on The the revaluation surplus inisequity.

Revaluation decrements thatnet offset increases ofreceived the samefrom classthe of assets assets employment shall be recognised in other comprehensive recoverable amount assessed on theand basis ofdepreciation expected cashprevious flows will be and subsequent disposal.

The revalued carrying amount of the asset the based on are thewhich asset’s original cost, is transferred from the revaluation surplus to retained earnings.

Plant and equipment income under the heading of revaluation surplus.

All other decreases charged to the statement of comprehensive income. expected net cashdepreciation flows have been discounted torevaluation their present values in determining recoverable amounts.

Any accumulated at the date of the is eliminated against the gross carrying amount of the asset and the net amount is restated to Plant and equipment are measured on the cost basis less depreciation and impairment losses. the revalued amount of asset.

The carrying amount of the plant and equipment reviewed between annually by the entity to ensure it is in excess ofofthe recoverable amount these assets.

As the revalued buildings are depreciated, theisdifference depreciation recognised in not the statement comprehensive income,from which is based on The the Depreciation recoverable amount is assessed on the basis ofdepreciation expected netbased cash flows will be received the assets employment and subsequent disposal.

The revalued carrying amount of the asset and the on assets, thewhich asset’s original cost, isfrom transferred the revaluation surplus retained earnings.

The depreciable amount of all fixed assets including capitalised lease but excluding freehold land andfrom buildings, is depreciated on to a straight-line basis Plant and net equipment expected cash flows have been discounted to their present values in determining recoverable amounts.

Any accumulated depreciation the date of the revaluation eliminated against gross carrying amountare of depreciated the asset andon the net amount is value restated to over the useful lifemeasured to theatentity commencing theistime the and asset is heldthe ready for use. Buildings a written-down basis.

Plant andasset's equipment are on the cost basis from less depreciation impairment losses. the revalued amount of the asset.

The carrying amount of plant and equipment is reviewed annually by the entity to ensure it is not in excess of the recoverable amount from these assets. The Depreciation recoverable amount is assessed on the basis of expected net cash flows which will be received from land the assets employment and subsequent disposal. The The amount of all fixed assets including capitalised lease assets, but excluding freehold and buildings, is depreciated on a straight-line basis Plantdepreciable and equipment expected net cash flows been discounted to their present values determining recoverable amounts. are depreciated on a written-down value basis. over useful lifehave to the entity commencing the time the in asset is held ready for use. Buildings Plantthe andasset's equipment are measured on the cost basis from less depreciation and impairment losses.

The carrying amount of plant and equipment is reviewed annually by the entity to ensure it is not in excess of the recoverable amount from these assets. The Depreciation recoverable amount is assessed on the basis of expected net cash flows which will be received from land the assets employment and subsequent disposal. The The depreciable amount of all fixed assets including capitalised lease assets, but excluding freehold and buildings, is depreciated on a straight-line basis The depreciation used for of depreciable assets are:recoverable expected net cash flows have beenrates discounted toeach theirclass present values in determining amounts. over the asset's useful life to the entity commencing from the time the asset is held ready for use.

Buildings are depreciated on a written-down value basis.

Class of fixed asset Depreciation rate Depreciation Buildings 2.5-10% The depreciable The amount of all fixedrates assets including capitalised lease assets,assets but excluding freehold land and buildings, is depreciated on a straight-line basis depreciation used for each class of depreciable are: Motor vehicles 12.5-20% over the asset's useful life to the entity commencing from the time the asset is held ready for use.

Buildings are depreciated on a written-down value basis.

Class fixed asset Depreciation Plant of and equipment 5-50% rate Buildings 2.5-10% Motor vehicles 12.5-20% The assets' residual and useful lives arefor reviewed, and if appropriate, period.

The values depreciation rates used each class ofadjusted depreciable assets are:at the end of each reporting Plant equipment 5-50% rate Class and of fixed asset Depreciation Asset classes carrying amount are written down immediately to their recoverable amount if the asset's carrying amount is greater than its estimated Buildings 2.5-10% recoverable amount.

The assets' residual and useful lives arefor reviewed, and if appropriate, period.

The values depreciation rates used each class ofadjusted depreciable assets are:at the end of each reporting Motor vehicles 12.5-20% Class of fixed asset proceeds with the carrying amount. These Depreciation rate Plant by and equipment 5-50% Gains and losses on disposals are determined comparing gains or losses included in the Asset classes carrying amount are written down immediately to their recoverable amount if the asset's carrying amountare is greater than its statement estimated of Buildings 2.5-10% comprehensive income. recoverable amount.

Motor vehicles and adjusted if appropriate, at the end of each reporting 12.5-20% The assets' residual values and useful lives are reviewed, period.

Plant by andcomparing equipment 5-50% Gains and losses on disposals are determined proceeds with the carrying amount. These gains or losses are included in the statement of Asset classes carrying amount are written down immediately to their recoverable amount if the asset's carrying amount is greater than its estimated comprehensive income. recoverable amount.

The assets' residual values and useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at the end of each reporting period.

FINANCIALS

NO T E S T proceeds O T H E F IN ANC IALcarrying S T AT E M E NT S These gains or losses are included in the statement of Gains losses on disposals byimmediately comparing with the amount.

Asset and classes carrying amountare aredetermined written down to their recoverable amount if the asset's carrying amount is greater than its estimated comprehensive income. recoverable amount.

F O R T H E YE AR E NDE D 31 O C T O BE R 2021 (e) Gains Leases NO T E S T proceeds O T H E F IN ANC IALcarrying S T AT E M E NT S These gains or losses are included in the statement of and losses on disposals are determined by comparing with the amount. comprehensive income.

The Company applies the short-term lease recognition exemption to its short-term leases of machinery and equipment (i.e., those leases that have a F O R Tdate H E Yand E ARdo E Nnot DE D 31 O C T BE R 202option).

1 lease term of 12 months or less from the commencement contain aO purchase It also applies the lease of low-value assets exemption to leases of office equipment that are considered (e)recognition Leases NO T ES TO T H E F INAto NCbe IAlow L S Tvalue.

AT E MLease E NT S payments on short-term leases and leases of low-value assets are recognised as expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

The Company applies the short-term lease recognition exemption to its short-term leases of machinery and equipment (i.e., those leases that have a lease term of 12 months or less from the commencement contain aO purchase It also applies the lease of low-value assets F O R Tdate H E Yand E ARdo E Nnot DE D 31 O C T BE R 202option).

1 exemption to leases of office equipment that are considered (e) Leases Instruments NO T ES TO T H E F INAto NCbe IAlow L S Tvalue.

AT E MLease E NT S payments on short-term leases and leases of low-value (f) recognition Financial assets are recognised as expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

The Company applies the short-term lease recognition exemption to its short-term leases of machinery and equipment (i.e., those leases that have a Initial recognition and measurement F Owhen R Tdate HE Yand Eentity ARdo EN DE D 31 O T BE R the 202contractual 1 lease term of 12and months or less from the not contain aO purchase option).

It also applies of thethe lease of low-value Financial assets financial liabilities arecommencement recognised the becomes a Cparty to provisions instrument.

For assets financial recognition of that office equipment that are considered be low value. payments ondate short-term leases leases of low-value (e) Leases (f)assets, Financial thisInstruments isexemption equivalentto toleases the date the entity commits itself to eitherto purchase or sellLease the asset (ie trade accounting is and adopted).

Financial assets are recognised as expense at onfair a straight-line basis over the lease term. instruments are initially measured value plus transaction costs except where the instrument is classified ‘at fair value through profit or loss’ in a The Company applies the short-term lease recognition exemption to its short-term leases of machinery and equipment (i.e., those leases that have Initial recognition and measurement which transaction costs arefrom expensed to profit or lossdate immediately. lease case term of 12and months or less the dobecomes not contain a purchase option). It also applies of thethe lease of low-value Financial assets financial liabilities arecommencement recognised when theand entity a party to the contractual provisions instrument.

For assets financial recognition of that office equipment that are considered be low value. payments ondate short-term leases leases of low-value thisInstruments isexemption equivalentto toleases the date the entity commits itself to eitherto purchase or sellLease the asset (ie trade accounting is and adopted).

Financial (f)assets, Financial Classification and subsequent measurement assets are recognised expense onfair a straight-line basis over the lease term. instruments are initiallyas measured at value plus transaction costs except where the instrument is classified ‘at fair value through profit or loss’ in Finance instruments are subsequently measured at either fair value or amortised cost using the effective interest rate method or cost.

Fair value Initial and measurement whichrecognition case transaction costs are expensed to profit or loss immediately. representsassets the amount for which an asset be exchanged a liability settled, between knowledgeable, willing parties.

Where available, quoted Financial and financial liabilities arecould recognised when theorentity becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

For financial in anInstruments active market determine fair value. Initself other techniques are adopted. (f)prices Financial assets, this is equivalent toare theused dateto that the entity commits tocircumstances, either purchasevaluation or sell the asset (ie trade date accounting is adopted). Financial Classification and subsequent measurement instruments are initially at fair value plus costsorexcept where theusing instrument is classified ‘at rate fair value through profit orvalue loss’ in Finance instruments aremeasured subsequently measured at transaction either fair value amortised cost the effective interest method or cost.

Fair Initial recognition Amortised : and measurement which casecost transaction costs are expensed to profit or loss immediately. represents the amount for which an asset be exchanged a liability settled, between knowledgeable, willing parties.

Where available, quoted Financial assets and financial liabilities arecould recognised when theorentity becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

For financial Amortised cost is calculated as the amount at which the financial asset or financial liability is measured at initial recognition; less principal repayments, prices in anisactive market determine fair value. Initself other circumstances, valuation techniques are adopted. assets, toare theused dateto that the commits either purchase or sell the asset (ie trade date is adopted).

Financial plus or this minus equivalent the cumulative of entity the difference, if any,tobetween the amount initially recognized and theaccounting maturity amount calculated using Classification and subsequentamortization measurement instruments are initially measured fair value plus transaction costs except where the instrument is classified ‘at fair value through profit or loss’ in the effective interest method; and at less and reduction for expected loss.

Finance instruments are subsequently measured at either fair valuecredit or amortised cost using the effective interest rate method or cost. Fair value Amortised : which casecost transaction costs are expensed to profit or loss immediately. represents cost the amount for which anamount asset could be exchanged or aasset liability settled, liability between willing parties. Where available, quoted Amortised is calculated as at which the financial or financial isknowledgeable, measured at initial recognition; less repayments, The effective interest method isthe used allocate interest income or circumstances, interest expense over the relevant period and is equivalent toprincipal the rate that exactly prices an active market areamortization used to to determine fair value.

Inifother valuation techniques are adopted. plus orin minus the cumulative of the difference, any, between the amount initially recognized and the maturity amount calculated using Classification and subsequent measurement discounts estimated future cash payments or receipts (including fees, transaction costs and other premiums or discounts) through the expected life (or the effective interestare method; and lessmeasured and reduction for expected credit loss.

Finance instruments subsequently at either fair value or amortised cost using the effective interest rate method or cost.

Fair value when this cannot Amortised cost : be reliably predicted, the contractual term) of the financial instrument to the net carrying amount of the financial asset or financial represents the amount for which an asset couldflows be exchanged or a liability settled, between knowledgeable, willing parties. Where available,an quoted liability.

Revisions to expected net cash will necessitate an or adjustment toover the carrying value with aand consequential recognition income Amortised is calculated the amount at which financial asset financial liability istechniques measured at initial recognition; less repayments, The effective interest methodas isfuture used to allocate interest income or interest expense the relevant period is equivalent toprincipal the rateof that exactly prices in ancost active market used to determine fair the value.

In other circumstances, valuation are adopted. or expense in profit or loss.areamortization plus or minus the cumulative difference, if any, between the amount initially recognized the maturity amount discounts estimated future cash paymentsof or the receipts (including fees, transaction costs and other premiumsand or discounts) through thecalculated expectedusing life (or the effective interest method;predicted, and less and for expected loss.instrument to the net carrying amount of the financial asset or financial when this cannot reliably the reduction contractual term) of thecredit financial Amortised cost : be (i) Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss liability. Revisions to expected future net cash flows will an or adjustment to the carrying valueat with a consequential recognition of an income Amortised cost is calculated as amount at which the necessitate financial asset financial liability is measured initial recognition; less repayments, Theexpense effective isthe used to allocate interest income or interest expense over the relevant period and is equivalent toprincipal the rate that exactly or in interest profit ormethod loss. amortization plus or minus the cumulative the difference, if any, betweenfor thethe amount initially recognized and taking, the maturity amount calculated usingnot Financial are classified at payments fair value of when they (including are held for trading purpose short-term profit or where they derivatives discountsassets estimated future cash or receipts fees, transaction costs andof other premiums or discounts) through theare expected life (or the effective interest method; and less and reduction for as expected loss. held hedging orpredicted, when they are designated such tocredit avoid an accounting mismatch or to enable performance evaluation a group of whenfor this cannot purposes, be reliably the contractual term) of the financial instrument to the net carrying amount of the financial assetwhere or financial (i) Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss financial assets is to managed byfuture key management personnel on a fair value basis to inthe accordance with with a documented risk management oraninvestment liability.

Revisions expected net cash flows will necessitate an adjustment carrying value a consequential recognition of income The effective interest method is used tomeasured allocate interest income or changes interest expense over the being relevant periodin and is equivalent to the rate that exactly strategy.

Such assets are subsequently at fair in the carrying value included profit oror loss. or expense in profit loss.

Financial are or classified at payments fair value or when they arevalue held with for trading for purpose short-term profit taking, where they derivatives not discountsassets estimated future cash receipts (including fees, transaction costs andof other premiums or discounts) through theare expected life (or held for hedging purposes, or when they are designated as such to avoid an accounting mismatch or to enable performance evaluation a group of when this cannot be reliably predicted, the contractual term) of the financial instrument to the net carrying amount of the financial assetwhere or financial (ii) Receivables (i) Financial assets atexpected fair value through loss financial assets is to managed byfuture key management personnel on a fair value basis to inthe accordance with with a documented risk management liability.

Revisions netprofit cash or flows will necessitate an adjustment carrying value a consequential recognition oforaninvestment income strategy.

Such assets subsequently measured at fair value with changes in carrying value being included in or loss. or expense inpreviously profit or are loss.

Receivables, classified as Loans receivables under 139for are now classified and measured asprofit Financial amortised cost under Financial assets are classified at fair value and when they are held forAASB trading the purpose of short-term profit taking, or assets where at they are derivatives not AASB 9 Financial Instruments.

Receivables are recognised initially at fair value and subsequently at amortised cost.

Normal terms of settlement vary heldReceivables for hedging purposes, or when they are designated as such to avoid an accounting mismatch or to enable performance evaluation where a group of (ii) from 30 days.

FNSW assesses expected credit losses upon initial recognition of the financial asset with a forward-looking expected credit loss (ECL) (i) Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss financial assets is managed by key management personnel on a fair value basis in accordance with a documented risk management or investment approach.

For trade and other receivables, FNSW applies the simplified approach permitted by the standard, which requires expected lifetime losses to Receivables, previously classified as Loans and receivables under 139for are now classified and measured asprofit Financial assets at amortised cost under strategy.

Such assets are subsequently measured at fair with changes in the carrying value included in or loss.

Financial assets are classified at fair value when they arevalue held forAASB trading purpose of being short-term profit taking, where they are derivatives not be recognized from initial recognition of the receivables.

Ininitially prior periods, amounts recoverable were assessed at or each reporting date under AASB AASB 9 hedging Financial Instruments.

Receivables recognised at fairan value andnot subsequently atto amortised cost.

Normal terms of settlement vary 12 held for purposes, or when they areare designated as such to avoid accounting mismatch or enable performance evaluation where a group of (ii) Receivables from 30 days.

FNSW assesses expected credit losses upon initial recognition of the financial asset with a forward-looking expected credit loss (ECL) financial assets is managed by key management personnel on a fair value basis in accordance with a documented risk management or investment PG 74 2021 ANNUAL REPORT | FOOTBALL NSWto approach.

For trade and other receivables, FNSW applies the simplified approach permitted by the standard, which requires expected lifetime losses strategy. Such assets are subsequently measured at fair value with changes in carrying value being included in or loss.

Receivables, previously classified as Loans and receivables under AASB 139 are now classified and measured asprofit Financial assets at amortised cost under be recognized from initial recognition of the receivables. In prior periods, amounts not recoverable were assessed at each reporting date under AASB 12 AASB 9 Financial Instruments. Receivables are recognised initially at fair value and subsequently at amortised cost. Normal terms of settlement vary (ii) Receivables 12from 30 days. FNSW assesses expected credit losses upon initial recognition of the financial asset with a forward-looking expected credit loss (ECL)

approach.

For trade andclassified other receivables, FNSW applies the simplified approach permitted themeasured standard,as which requires expected lifetime losses to Receivables, previously as Loans and receivables under AASB 139 are now classifiedby and Financial assets at amortised cost under

be recognized from initial recognition of theare receivables.

Ininitially prior periods, amounts recoverableatwere assessed at Normal each reporting date under AASB Instruments.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE ENDED F O RYEAR THE Y E AR E N31 DEOCTOBER D 31 O C T O2021 BE R 2021 (c) Inventories approach.are Forvalued trade and other receivables, appliesvalue. the simplified approach permitted by the standard, which requires expected lifetime losses to Inventories at the lower of cost or FNSW net realisable be recognized from initial recognition of the receivables. In prior periods, amounts not recoverable were assessed at each reporting date under AASB 139. Indicators that an amount was not recoverableNinclude evidence O T E S Twhere O T H Ethere F INAwas NC IAobjective L S T AT E M E NT S of significant financial difficulties, debtor bankruptcy, financial reorganisation or default in payment. Any allowances for non-recoverable receivables were recognised in a separate allowance account. Any bad debts which had previously been provided for were eliminated against the allowance account. In all other cases bad debts were written off directly F O R T H E YE AR E NDE D 31 O C T O BE R 2021 to the statement of profit or loss. (iii) Financial Liabilities (d) Property, Plant and Equipment Non-derivative financial liabilities (excluding financial guarantees) are subsequently measured at amortised cost.

Each class of property, plant and equipment is carried at cost or fair values as indicated, less, where applicable, accumulated depreciation and impairment Fair value losses.

Fair value is determined based on current bid prices for all quoted investments. Valuation techniques are applied to determine the fair value for all Freehold Property unlisted securities, including recent arm's length transactions, reference to similar instruments and option pricing models.

Freehold land and buildings are shown at their fair value based on periodic, but at least triennial, valuations by external independent valuers. In periods where the freehold land and buildings are not subject to an independent valuation, the directors conduct directors' valuations on the carrying amount of the land Impairment and buildings to review that it is not materially different to the fair value.

Increases in the carrying amountfor arising on revaluation of land and buildings recognised other income accumulated the on FNSW recognises an allowance expected credit losses (ECLs) for all debt are instruments notinheld atcomprehensive fair value through profitand or loss.

ECLs are in based revaluation surplus in equity.

Revaluation decrements offset previous of the class offlows assetsthat shall be recognised inreceive, other comprehensive the difference between the contractual cash flows duethat in accordance with increases the contract andsame all the cash FNSW expects to discounted income under the heading of revaluation surplus.

All other decreases are charged to the statement of comprehensive income. at an approximation of the original effective interest rate. The expected cash flows will include cash flows from the sale of collateral held or other credit enhancements that are integral to the contractual terms.

As the revalued buildings are depreciated, the difference between depreciation recognised in the statement of comprehensive income, which is based on the revalued carrying amount of the asset and the depreciation based on the asset’s original cost, is transferred from the revaluation surplus to retained earnings.

De-recognition Any accumulated depreciation at the date of the revaluation is eliminated against the gross carrying amount of the asset and the net amount is restated to revalued amount the asset. when the obligation under the liability is discharged or cancelled or expires. When an existing financial liability is Athe financial liability is of derecognised replaced by another from the same lender on substantially different terms, or the terms of an existing liability are substantially modified, such an Plant and equipment exchange or modification is treated as the derecognition of the original liability and the recognition of a new liability. The difference in the respective Plant and equipment are measured onstatement the cost basis less or depreciation and impairment losses. carrying amounts is recognised in the of profit loss.

The carrying amount of plant and equipment is reviewed annually by the entity to ensure it is not in excess of the recoverable amount from these assets. The recoverable amount is assessed on the basis of expected net cash flows which will be received from the assets employment and subsequent disposal. The (g)expected Impairment Assets net of cash flows have been discounted to their present values in determining recoverable amounts.

At the end of each reporting period, the entity reviews the carrying values of its tangible and intangible assets to determine whether there is any Depreciation indication that those assets have been impaired. If such an indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset, being the higher of the asset’s fair The depreciable ofvalue all fixed assets including capitalised lease assets, but excluding freehold land and buildings, is depreciated on a straight-line value less costs toamount sell and in use, is compared to the asset’s carrying value.

Any excess of the asset’s carrying value over its recoverable amount basis over the asset's useful life to the entity commencing from the time the asset is held ready for use. Buildings are depreciated on a written-down value basis. is expensed to the statement of comprehensive income.

Where the future economic benefits of the asset are not primarily dependent upon the asset’s ability to generate net cash inflows and when the entity would, if deprived of the asset, replace its remaining future economic benefits, value in use is determined as the depreciated replacement cost of an asset.

Where it is not possible to estimaterates the recoverable amount a class of assets, theare: entity estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating The depreciation used for each class of depreciable assets unit to which the class of assets belong. Class of fixed asset Depreciation rate Buildings 2.5-10% Where an impairment loss on a revalued asset is identified, this is debited against the revaluation surplus in respect of the same class of asset to the vehicles 12.5-20% extent that the impairment loss does not Motor exceed the amount in the revaluation surplus for that same class of asset.

Plant and equipment 5-50% The assets' residual values and useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at the end of each reporting period.

Asset classes carrying amount are written down immediately to their recoverable amount if the asset's carrying amount is greater than its estimated recoverable amount.

Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing proceeds with the carrying amount. These gains or losses are included in the statement of comprehensive income.

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(e) Leases The Company applies the short-term lease recognition exemption to its short-term leases of machinery and equipment (i.e., those leases that have a lease term of 12 months or less from the commencement date and do not contain a purchase option). It also applies the lease of low-value assets recognition exemption to leases of office equipment that are considered to be low value. Lease payments on short-term leases and leases of low-value assets are recognised as expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term. (f) Financial Instruments Initial recognition and measurement Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised when the entity becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. For financial assets, this is equivalent to the date that the entity commits itself to either purchase or sell the asset (ie trade date accounting is adopted). Financial instruments are initially measured at fair value plus transaction costs except where the instrument is classified ‘at fair value through profit or loss’ in which case transaction costs are expensed to profit or loss immediately.

Classification and subsequent measurement Finance instruments are subsequently measured at either fair value or amortised cost using the effective interest rate method or cost. Fair value represents the amount for which an asset could be exchanged or a liability settled, between knowledgeable, willing parties. Where available, quoted prices in an active market are used to determine fair value. In other circumstances, valuation techniques are adopted.

Amortised cost : Amortised cost is calculated as the amount at which the financial asset or financial liability is measured at initial recognition; less principal repayments, plus or minus the cumulative amortization of the difference, if any, between the amount initially recognized and the maturity amount calculated using the effective interest method; and less and reduction for expected credit loss.

The effective interest method is used to allocate interest income or interest expense over the relevant period and is equivalent to the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash payments or receipts (including fees, transaction costs and other premiums or discounts) through the expected life (or when this cannot be reliably predicted, the contractual term) of the financial instrument to the net carrying amount of the financial asset or financial liability. Revisions to expected future net cash flows will necessitate an adjustment to the carrying value with a consequential recognition of an income or expense in profit or loss.

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(h) Employee Benefits NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR FOR T H E ENDED YE AR E N31 DEOCTOBER D 31 O C T O2021 BE R 2021 (h) Employee Benefits Provision is made for the entity’s liability for employee benefits arising from services rendered by employees to the end of the reporting period. Employee (h)benefits Employee Benefits that are expected to be settled one yearbenefits have been measured at the amounts to be to paid thethe liability is settled.

Provision is made for the entity’s liabilitywithin for employee arising from services renderedexpected by employees thewhen end of reporting period. Employee benefits that are expected to be settled within one year have been measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liability is settled.

Provision is made for the entity’s liability for employee benefits arising from services rendered by employees to the end of the reporting period.

Employee Employee benefits payable later than one year have been measured at the present value of the estimated future cash outflows to be made for those benefits. benefits that are expected be settled within have been measured at thevalue amounts expected to be paidcash when the liability settled.

Employee benefits payableto later than one year one haveyear been measured at the present of the estimated future outflows to beismade for those benefits.

Contributions are made by the company to an employee superannuation fund and are charged as expenses when incurred.

Employee benefits payable later than one year have been measured at the present value of the estimated future cash outflows to be made for those benefits.

Contributions are made by the company to an employee superannuation fund and are charged as expenses when incurred. made by the company to an employee superannuation fund and are charged as expenses when incurred. (i)Contributions Cash and cashare equivalents (i) Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, deposits held at-call with banks, other short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three (i) months Cash and and cash equivalents orcash less,equivalents and bank overdrafts.

These are subject toheld an insignificant risk of changes in value.

Cash include cash on hand, deposits at-call with banks, other short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months orcash less, and bank overdrafts. These are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value. and (j) Cash Finance Costs equivalents include cash on hand, deposits held at-call with banks, other short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three or less, and bank overdrafts. These are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value. (j) months Finance Finance Costs costs are recognised as an expense in the period in which they are incurred.

Finance Costs costs are recognised as an expense in the period in which they are incurred. (j) Finance (k) Goods and Services Tax (GST) Finance costs are recognised as an expense in the period in which they are incurred. (k) Goods and Services Tax (GST) Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of GST, except where the amount of GST incurred is not recoverable from the Australian (k)Tax Goods and In Services Tax (GST) Office. these circumstances GST is recognised as part of cost of acquisition the asset or asincurred part of an itemrecoverable of the expense.

Receivables and Revenues, expenses and assets are the recognised net of the amount of the GST, except where theofamount of GST is not from the Australian payables in the statement of financial are net of GST andof the overall GST position is Tax Office and recognised as a Tax Office.

In these circumstances theposition GST is recognised as part the cost of acquisition of remitted the assetto orthe as Australian part of an item of the expense.

Receivables and Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of GST, except where the amount of GST incurred is not recoverable from the Australian separate payablesbalance. in the statement of financial position are net of GST and the overall GST position is remitted to the Australian Tax Office and recognised as a Tax Office.

In these circumstances the GST is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of an item of the expense.

Receivables and separate balance. payables inare thepresented statementin ofthe financial position are net of on GST and the overall GSTfor position is remitted to the Australian Taxfinancing Office and recognised asare a Cash flows statement of cash flows a gross basis, except the GST component of investing and activities, which separate balance. disclosed operating cash Cash flowsasare presented in flows. the statement of cash flows on a gross basis, except for the GST component of investing and financing activities, which are disclosed as operating cash flows.

Cash flows are presented in the statement of cash flows on a gross basis, except for the GST component of investing and financing activities, which are as operating cash flows. (l) disclosed Income Tax (l) No Income Tax for income tax has been raised as the entity is exempt income tax under Div 50 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997. provision (l) No Income Tax for income tax has been raised as the entity is exempt income tax under Div 50 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997. provision No provision for income tax has been raised as the entity is exempt income tax under Div 50 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997. (m) Provisions (m)Provisions Provisionsare recognised when the entity has a legal or constructive obligation, as a result of past events, for which it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will result andthe that outflow be or reliably measured.

Provisions recognised represent estimate of the amounts required are recognised when entity has can a legal constructive obligation, as a result of past events,the forbest which it is probable that an outflow of to settle (m)Provisions Provisions the obligation at the end of the reporting period. economic benefits will result and that outflow can be reliably measured. Provisions recognised represent the best estimate of the amounts required to settle Provisions are recognised when the entity has a legal or constructive obligation, as a result of past events, for which it is probable that an outflow of the obligation at the end of the reporting period. economic benefits will result and that outflow can be reliably measured. Provisions recognised represent the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation at the end of the reporting period. (n) Comparative Figures (n) Where Comparative Figures required

by Accounting Standards comparative figures have been adjusted to conform with changes in presentation for the current financial Where required

by Accounting Standards comparative figures have been adjusted to conform with changes in presentation for the current financial (n) year.

Comparative Figures year.

Where required by Accounting Standards comparative figures have been adjusted to conform with changes in presentation for the current financial (o) year.

Trade and Other Payables (o)Trade Tradeand andother Otherpayables Payablesrepresent the liability outstanding at the end of the reporting period for goods and services received by the company during the reporting period whichrepresent remain unpaid.

The balance is recognised asof a current liability with the normally withinby 30the days of recognition and payables the liability outstanding at the end the reporting period for amounts goods and servicespaid received company during (o)Trade Trade andother Other Payables of the liability.period which remain unpaid. The balance is recognised as a current liability with the amounts normally paid within 30 days of recognition the reporting Trade and other payables represent the liability outstanding at the end of the reporting period for goods and services received by the company during of the liability. the reporting period which remain unpaid. The balance is recognised as a current liability with the amounts normally paid within 30 days of recognition the liability. (p)ofCritical Accounting Estimates and Judgements at 31 October 2021, an independent valuation was performed on the freehold land and buildings at Valentine Sports Park. This valuation was (p)As Critical Accounting Estimates and Judgements conducted

by Colliers International.

Thevaluation valuationwas wasperformed based on the fairfreehold value less cost to buildings sell. The critical assumptions determining at 31 October 2021, an independent on the land and at Valentine Sports adopted Park. Thisinvaluation was the (p)As Critical Accounting Estimates and Judgements valuation included the impact of the pandemic on was the property theless demand for land in critical the area. conducted by Colliers International. The valuation based onmarket the fairand value cost to sell.

The assumptions adopted in determining the As at 31 October 2021, an independent valuation was on the and freehold land andfor buildings at Valentine Sports Park. This valuation was valuation included the impact of the pandemic on theperformed property market the demand land in the area. conducted

by Colliers International.

The valuation based onarising the fair value cost to pandemic sell. The critical assumptions in determining As at 31 October 2021 there is significant valuationwas uncertainty from theless COVID-19 and the response ofadopted Governments to it. Thisthe means valuation included the impact of the pandemic on the property and the demand fortime. land in the area. thatatthe value may change and unexpectedly overarising amarket relatively period of As 31 October 2021 theresignificantly is significant valuation uncertainty from short the COVID-19 pandemic and the response of Governments to it. This means that the value may change significantly and unexpectedly over a relatively short period of time.

As at 31 October there is valuation uncertainty arising from thebasis COVID-19 and the response of Governments it. This means Given the market2021 conditions atsignificant balance date, the valuation is prepared on the of the pandemic existence of ‘material valuation uncertainty’, to noting that less that the change significantly and unexpectedly over relatively short period of normally time. certainty, and amay higher degree caution, should attached toathe valuation than would be case. The current response tonoting the COVID-19 Given thevalue market conditions atof balance date, the be valuation is prepared on the basis of the existence of the ‘material valuation uncertainty’, that less pandemicand means that FNSW has anshould unprecedented set to of the circumstances on which base a judgement. certainty, a higher degree of faced caution, be attached valuation than wouldto normally be the case. The current response to the COVID-19 Given the market conditions balance date, the valuationset is prepared on the basis of theto existence of ‘material valuation uncertainty’, noting that less pandemic means that FNSW at has faced an unprecedented of circumstances on which base a judgement. certainty, and a higher degree of caution, should be attached to thewhich valuation would normally be the case.

The current response to the COVID-19 The key assumptions and estimates used in the valuation approach havethan been impacted

by COVID-19 include: pandemic means that FNSW has faced an unprecedented set of circumstances on which to base a judgement.

Comparable property market evidence The key- assumptions and estimates used in the valuation approach which have been impacted by COVID-19 include: Demand for land in themarket area evidence -- Comparable property The key-- assumptions andmetre estimates used in the site valuation Rate per for square developable area approach which have been impacted by COVID-19 include: Demand land in the of area Comparable property evidencesite area -- Rate per square metremarket of developable Demand for land in the area Due to the valuation uncertainty, the value may change significantly and unexpectedly over a relatively short period of time. The potential effect of an Rate per square metre developable increase or valuation decrease in the rate of per square ofarea developable siteand areaunexpectedly of $10 would over haveathe effect of increasing ortime. decreasing the faireffect value by $0.9 Due to -the uncertainty, the value metre maysite change significantly relatively short period of The potential of an million respectively. valuation has beenmetre prepared by an external on thehave information that availableor atdecreasing 31 October the 2021. increase or decreaseThe in the rate per square of developable sitevaluer area ofbased $10 would the effect of is increasing fair value by $0.9 Due to the valuation uncertainty, the value may change significantly and unexpectedly over a relatively short period of time. The potential effect of an million respectively. The valuation has been prepared by an external valuer based on the information that is available at 31 October 2021. increase or decrease in the rate per square metre of developable site area of $10 would have the effect of increasing or decreasing the fair value by $0.9 million respectively. The valuation has been prepared by an external valuer based on the information that is available at 31 October 2021. (q) Establishment of Sinking Fund (q) Establishment of Sinking Fund The Board and Management of FNSW have established a sinking fund within the equity section of the balance sheet to identify the future costs of maintaining (q)the Establishment of at Sinking Fund assets Valentine Sports have Park.established The future expenditure does not the meet the definition a provision or a liability in accordance with accounting The working Board and Management of FNSW a sinking fund within equity section ofofthe balance sheet to identify the future costs of maintaining standards and accordingly has been recorded within equity as an allocation retained earnings. sinking in fund identifieswith monies required the working assets at Valentine Sports Park. The future expenditure does notfrom meet the definition of aSpecifically, provision orthe a liability accordance accounting The Board and Management of FNSW have established a sinking fund within the equity section of the balance sheet to identify the future costs of maintaining for routineand resurfacing of the 2 been artificial fields once they nearasthe of theirfrom useful life (20,200 hours of use per the field) and in future years will include standards accordingly has recorded within equity anend allocation retained earnings.

Specifically, sinking fund identifies monies required the working assets at Valentine Sports Park.

The future expenditure does not meet the definition of a provision or a liability in accordance with accounting amounts for any significant capital upgrades or refurbishment.

There are curretly no specific funds or bank accounts set aside for this purpose. for routine resurfacing of the 2 artificial fields once they near the end of their useful life (20,200 hours of use per field) and in future years will include standards and accordingly has been recorded within equity as an allocation from retained earnings. Specifically, the sinking fund identifies monies required amounts for any significant capital upgrades or refurbishment. There are curretly no specific funds or bank accounts set aside for this purpose. for routine resurfacing of the 2 artificial fields once they near the end of their useful life (20,200 hours of use per field) and in future years will include (r)amounts Establishment Renovation/Upgrade Capital Fund for any of significant capital upgrades or refurbishment.

There are curretly no specific funds or bank accounts set aside for this purpose. (r) Establishment of Renovation/Upgrade Capital Fund The Board and Management of FNSW have sought to establish a capital fund as part of prudent financial management practices for costs of innovation (r)and Establishment of Renovation/Upgrade Capital improvement. this capitalFund fund identifies funds fund required for of replacing currentmanagement Finance system with an Enterprise systems The business Board and ManagementSpecifically, of FNSW have sought to establish a capital as part prudentthe financial practices for costs of innovation and business in future years will include amounts for significant innovation andrequired businessfor improvement projects. aresystem currently noan specific funds or bank and improvement.

Specifically, thisany capital fund identifies funds replacing the current There Finance with Enterprise systems The Board and Management of FNSW have sought to establish a capital fund as part of prudent financial management practices for costs of innovation accounts set aside purpose. and in future years for willthis include amounts for any significant innovation and business improvement projects. There are currently no specific funds or bank and business improvement.

Specifically, this capital fund identifies funds required for replacing the current Finance system with an Enterprise systems accounts set aside for this purpose. and in future years will include amounts for any significant innovation and business improvement projects. There are currently no specific funds or bank (s) NAB Business Markets Loan Facility accounts set aside for this purpose. (s) NAB Business Markets Loan Facility The NAB Business Markets Loan facility has been extended to 30 May, 2026. The facility limit reduces by $500,000 on the 31st of October each year. (s)The NAB Business Facility The interest rate Markets applicable on funds drawn on theextended loan is Floating Rate2026. of 2.8600% as atlimit 31 October NAB Business MarketsLoan Loan facility has been to 30 May, The facility reduces2021. by $500,000 on the 31st of October each year.

The interest rate applicable on funds drawn on the loan is Floating Rate of 2.8600% as at 31 October 2021.

The Business Loan facilityas has extended to 30 May, 2026. The facility limit reduces by $500,000 on the 31st of October each year.

The NAB current facilityMarkets limit is $7,000,000 atbeen 31 October 2021.

The rate applicable on funds drawn the loan 2021. is Floating Rate of 2.8600% as at 31 October 2021.

The interest current facility limit is $7,000,000 as at on 31 October PGThe 76 current facility limit is $7,000,000 as at 31 October 2021.

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(t) Contingent Liability From time to time Football NSW is subject to legal claims. At this point in time, management do not believe any exposure would be material and therefore no provision has been raised.

2021 $

2020 $

NOTE 2: REVENUE AND OTHER INCOME Revenue: Sales of goods Capitation and insurance fees Fines and appeals Football development grants Revenue from Valentine Sports Park Marketing and promotion levy Membership fees Rent received Sponsorship Sundry revenue Total Revenue Timing of revenue recognition: Goods transferred at a point in time Services transferred over time Total revenue from contracts with customers

204,882

227,666

8,964,169 109,847 429,469 423,339 636,903 86,000 521,245 471,104

7,476,143 40,082 508,393 462,351 103,447 591,965 95,066 517,867 330,672

11,846,957

10,353,652

10,386,904 1,460,053 11,846,957

8,769,975 1,583,677 10,353,652

420,324 6,728 427,052

1,237,500 201 1,237,701

12,274,010

11,591,353

Other income: Government Funding Interest received Total Other income

Total Revenue and Other income

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NO T E S T O T H E F INANC IAL S T AT E M E NT S

F O R T H E YE AR E NDE D 31 O C T O BE R 2021 2021 $

2020 $

NOTE 3: EXPENSES Other expenses: Advertising, promotions and sponsorship servicing Auditor remuneration: - audit services - other services Bank charges Competitions, championships and camps Consultancy fees Directors' expenses Electricity and gas Entertainment expenses Events Fringe Benefits Tax General expenses Grants and member development Human resources and risk management Insurance and workers' compensation Leasing expenses Legal costs Meeting expenses Motor vehicle expenses Payroll tax Player development programmes Printing, postage and stationery Prize money and gate distribution Expected credit loss charge Rates and taxes Referees expenses Repairs, maintenance and venue costs Staff training Subscriptions Security expenses Telephone, internet and website costs Travelling and accommodation expenses Total other expenses

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392,817

355,442

55,000 36,266 205,367 128,116 50,210 152,244 2,272 4,077 47,792 270,419 196,653 33,859 3,090,892 8,043 137,692 56,078 66,271 164,378 522,160 21,408 1,500 4,829 49,936 108,267 590,778 43,894 20,076 260,518 58,839

48,360 3,640 31,735 173,423 64,367 118,094 155,819 1,116 88,076 21,469 113,459 303,418 11,357 2,418,735 13,790 53,726 19,501 69,166 148,735 452,507 36,503 4,574 52,902 44,870 153,745 538,712 443 10,304 38,369 120,409 21,538

6,810,360

5,688,304

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NO T E S T O T H E F INANC IAL S T AT E M E NT S

F O R T H E YE AR E NDE D 31 O C T O BE R 2021

No te

2021 $

2020 $

NOTE 4: CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS Cash on hand Cash at bank

1,000 6,821,635

1,000 6,100,546

6,822,635

6,101,546

3,412,217

5,170,078

NOTE 5: TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES CURRENT Trade receivables Less: expected credit loss provision

5(a)

Contract Assets Other Assets

(a) Expected credit loss provision Movement in the expected credit loss provision is as follows: Opening balance Charge for year Bad debts written off Closing balance

(121,811)

(139,081)

3,290,406

5,030,997

45,000 59,251

286,197 40,060

3,394,658

5,357,254

139,081

88,772

4,829 (22,099)

52,902 (2,593)

121,811

139,081

-

15,746 15,746

NOTE 6: INVENTORIES CURRENT TFC Stocks - at lower of cost or net realisable value

NOTE 7: FINANCIAL ASSETS NON-CURRENT Held-for-trading financial assets

7(a)

6,106 6,106

6,010 6,010

6,106 6,106

6,010 6,010

(a) Held-for-trading financial assets comprise: Listed investments, at fair value Total held-for-trading financial assets Investments held-to-maturity and held-for-trading are held to generate income through the receipt of distributions and capital gains.

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NO T E S T O T H E F INANC IAL S T AT E M E NT S

F O R T H E YE AR E NDE D 31 O C T O BE R 2021

No te

2021 $

2020 $

NOTE 8: PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT LAND AND BUILDINGS Freehold land and buildings - at valuation

40,000,000 40,000,000

MOTOR VEHICLES Motor vehicles - at cost Less: accumulated depreciation Total motor vehicles PLANT AND EQUIPMENT Plant and equipment - at cost Less: accumulated depreciation Total plant and equipment

Total property, plant and equipment

(a)

8(b)

38,500,000 38,500,000

127,377 (99,744)

227,594 (187,438)

27,633

40,156

1,054,641 (405,366)

980,533 (386,323)

649,275

594,210

40,676,908

39,134,366

Valuation on land and buildings The accounting policy for property plant and equipment is disclosed in Note 1(d)

(b) Movement in Carrying Amounts Movement in the carrying amounts for each class of property, plant and equipment between the beginning and the end of the current financial year.

F reeho l d l and and b ui l d i ng s 2021 Balance at the beginning of year Additions - at cost Disposals Depreciation Fair Value Adjustment Reclassification

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M o to r vehi cl es

P l ant and eq ui p m ent

T o tal $

-

40,156 (12,523) -

594,210 217,915 (28,848) (134,002) -

40,000,000

-

27,633

649,275

2020 Balance at the beginning of year Additions - at cost Disposals Depreciation Fair Value Adjustment Reclassification

42,750,000 49,856 (390,030) (3,909,826) -

-

36,236 17,145 (1,050) (12,175) -

570,475 133,720 (3,711) (106,274) -

43,356,711 200,721 (4,761) (508,479) (3,909,826) -

Carrying amount at the end of year

38,500,000

-

40,156

594,210

39,134,366

Carrying amount at the end of year

38,500,000 (378,906) 1,878,906 -

Asset U nd er C o nstructi o n

39,134,366 217,915 (28,848) (525,431) 1,878,906 -

40,676,908

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FINANCIALS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2021 NO T E S T O T H E F INANC IAL S T AT E M E NT S F O R T H E YE AR E NDE D 31 O C T O BE R 2021

No te

2021 $

2020 $

NOTE 9: OTHER ASSETS CURRENT Prepayments

942,408

498,793

942,408

498,793

4,320,372 506,217

6,270,481 1,508,049

4,826,588

7,778,530

NOTE 10: TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES CURRENT Trade payables Other payables and accrued expenses

NOTE 11: BORROWINGS CURRENT Borrowings

NON-CURRENT Borrowings

(a) The carrying amounts of non-current assets pledged as security on the NAB business markets loan facility are: - Freehold land and buildings

11(a)

11(a)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

40,000,000

38,500,000

Opening balance

1,030,211

897,734

Additional provisions raised during year Amounts used

398,869 (281,823)

429,070 (296,593)

Closing balance

1,147,257

1,030,211

NOTE 12: PROVISIONS

2021 $

CURRENT NON-CURRENT

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1,051,733 95,524

960,183 70,028

1,147,257

1,030,211

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2021

F O R T H E YE AR E NDE D 31 O C T O BE R 2021

NOTE 12: PROVISIONS (CONTINUED) (a) The provision balance of $1,147,257 represents the total annual leave and long service leave employee entitlement payable.

(b) Provision for Long-term Employee Benefits A provision has been recognised for employee benefits relating to long service leave. In calculating the present value of future cash flows in respect of long service leave, the probability of long service leave being taken is based on historical data. The measurement and recognition criteria for employee benefits has been included in note 1(h).

No te

2021 $

2020 $

NOTE 13: OTHER LIABILITIES CURRENT Contract Liabilities

2,489,047

864,826

2,489,047

864,826

NOTE 14: KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL COMPENSATION Short-term benefits

Long-term benefits

Total

2021 Directors Key Management Personnel Total compensation

50,210 1,307,039 1,357,249

-

50,210 1,307,039 1,357,249

55,090 1,165,193 1,220,283

-

55,090 1,165,193 1,220,283

2020 Directors Key Management Personnel Total compensation

Key management personnel are those persons having authority for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the entity, directly or indirectly, including any director of that entity. In 2021, the number of key management personnel included two additional executives. Short-term benefits include salary & fees, superannuation and non-cash benefits.

NOTE 15: RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS Transactions between related parties are on normal commercial terms and conditions are no more favourable than those available to other parties unless otherwise stated. Stephen Hayes is providing coaching services to Talented Support Pathway and his remuneration is estimated to be no more than $1,500 for the season. This is no more than what any other coach is paid.

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NO T E S T O T H E F INANC IAL S T AT E M E NT S

F O R T H E YE AR E NDE D 31 O C T O BE R 2021

NOTE 16: FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT The company's financial instruments consist mainly of cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, trade and other receivables, trade and other payables and borrowings.

The totals for each category of financial instruments, measured in accordance with AASB 9 as detailed in the accounting policies to these financial statements, are as follows: 2021 $

Financial Assets Cash and cash equivalents Loans and receivables: - trade and other receivables Held-for-trading financial assets: - equity investments

Financial Liabilities Financial liabilities at amortised cost: - trade and other payables - borrowings

2020 $

4

6,822,635

6,101,546

5

3,394,658

5,357,254

6,106

6,010

10,223,398

11,464,810

4,826,588 -

7,778,530 -

4,826,588

7,778,530

7(a)

10 11

Fair values of held for trading listed investments are based on quoted market prices at the end of the reporting period.

The fair values of finance leases are determined using a discounted cash flow model incorporating current commercial borrowing rates.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2021

F O R T H E YE AR E NDE D 31 O C T O BE R 2021

The directors of the company declare that: The financial statements and notes are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 and: 1.

2.

(a)

comply with Australian Accounting Standards - Reduced Disclosure Requirements; and

(b)

give a true and fair view of the financial position as at 31 October 2021 and of the performance for the year ended on that date of the entity.

In the directors’ opinion there are reasonable grounds to believe that the entity will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable.

AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION The lead auditor's independence declaration for the year ended 31 October 2021 has been received and can be found on the following page.

This declaration is made in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors.

Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors.

GILBERT LORQUET Director GILBERT LORQUET Director Dated: 15 February 2022

FIONA LANG Director FIONA LANG Director

Dated: 15 February 2022

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Ernst & Young 200 George Street Sydney NSW 2000 Australia GPO Box 2646 Sydney NSW 2001

Tel: +61 2 9248 5555 Fax: +61 2 9248 5959 ey.com/au

SUBHEADING TO GO HERE

Independent Auditor’s Report to the Members of Football NSW Limited Opinion We have audited the financial report of Football NSW Limited (the Company), which comprises the statement of financial position as at 31 October 2021, the income statement, statement of changes in equity and statement of cash flows for the year then ended, notes to the financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies, and the directors’ declaration.

In our opinion, the accompanying financial report of the Company is in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including: a.

Giving a true and fair view of the Company’s financial position as at 31 October 2021 and of its financial performance for the year ended on that date; and

b.

Complying with Australian Accounting Standards – Reduced Disclosure Requirements and the Corporations Regulations 2001.

Basis for Opinion We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial report section of our report. We are independent of the Company in accordance with the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 and the ethical requirements of the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board’s APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (including Independence Standards) (the Code) that are relevant to our audit of the financial report in Australia. We have also fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the Code.

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.

Emphasis of Matter: Freehold Land and Buildings Fair Value We draw attention to Note 1(p) of the financial report which describes the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the determination of fair value of the freehold land and buildings and how this has been considered by the Directors in the preparation of the financial report. Due to the heightened degree of valuation uncertainty, the property value may change significantly and unexpectedly over a relatively short period of time. Our opinion is not modified in respect of this matter.

Information Other than the Financial Report and Auditor’s Report Thereon The directors are responsible for the other information. The other information is the directors’ report accompanying the financial report.

Our opinion on the financial report does not cover the other information and accordingly we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.

In connection with our audit of the financial report, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial report or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated.

If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard.

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Responsibilities of the Directors for the Financial Report The directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards – Reduced Disclosure Requirements and the Corporations Act 2001 and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view and is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

In preparing the financial report, the directors are responsible for assessing the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters relating to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the Company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.

Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Report Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial report as a whole is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with the Australian Auditing Standards will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of this financial report.

As part of an audit in accordance with the Australian Auditing Standards, we exercise professional judgment and maintain professional scepticism throughout the audit. We also: ►

Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial report, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.

►

Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control.

►

Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by the directors.

►

Conclude on the appropriateness of the directors’ use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor’s report to the related disclosures in the financial report or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor’s report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Company to cease to continue as a going concern.

►

Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial report, including the disclosures, and whether the financial report represents the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation.

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We communicate with the directors regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit.

Ernst & Young

Daniel Cunningham Partner Sydney 15 February 2022

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Postal address

Office address

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