Met North U12 & U15 State Titles trials

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Information regarding trials for the Met North U12 & U15 State Titles teams is now available at the FNSW website

The State Titles for these age groups take place from Monday 25th September to – Friday 29th September

Meadowbank field reconfiguration

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Ryde Council is undertaking works on the cricket nets at Meadowbank Park which will mean the temporary relocation of field 16. Refer to the Meadowbank Park map for details.

The works are expected to take 4-6 weeks across May & June

GHFA End of season dates

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The key dates in relation to 2017 finals are listed below. These will be somewhat different to previous years as Christie Park is unavailable for Div 1 finals this year.

• O45/1 and O45/2 and U18s - check with your clubs as there are varying arrangements for these competitions
• Non-competitive age groups U6-U11 to finish August 12
• Championship/Pennant Round Robin - July 29/30, August 5/6 and 12/13
• Championship finals - all divisions: August 19 (schedule is here)
• PL & SL semis & finals - August 12 and 19
• PL & SL Grand Finals - August 26

All of the above dates are subject to wet weather & other rescheduling- you should always check the online fixtures for changes.

All questions regarding the draw must be directed to your club

O45 No Slide Tackle Rule

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The GHFA Management Committee has agreed to implement a no slide tackle rule in the O45 competition from Round 2 onwards. The wording of the rule is below:

In all grades of GHFA O/45 football ONLY, referees are to consider the following to be an addition to law 12 – Fouls and misconduct:

In challenging for the ball, players other than the goalkeeper must remain on their feet. If a player, other than the goalkeeper, challenges for the ball and, in executing such challenge, goes to ground in a sliding or lunging motion or,
if while on the ground, whether stationary or in motion, a player attempts to challenge for possession of the ball, the referee shall stop play and award an indirect free kick to the opposing team.

Goalkeepers may dive to ground when attempting to challenge for the ball provided that they do so leading with their upper body and/or arms. If a goalkeeper goes to ground in a challenge for the ball leading with his feet or legs, or challenges for the ball with his legs whilst on the ground, the referee shall stop play and award an indirect free kick to the opposition.