West Ryde Rovers FC, Ryde Saints United FC and Epping FC are the first Clubs within North West Sydney Football to complete the NCDP and have shown their commitment to planning for the future.
 
All NWSF Clubs are encouraged to complete the program, with a view to helping themselves improve and raising standards across the Association.  This will quantify what we do well and areas that could be improved for the benefit of all members within the Association.
 
Chief Executive Officer, Jeremy Toivonen stated that “All Clubs are encouraged to complete the Program not only to receive official recognition for their countless hours of hard work, but also, help the Association look at strategic ways to provide support to all clubs.”
 
“The NCDP will help quantify the areas and we can look at collectively to maintain or raise the standard of services currently provided to all member going forward.”
 
“This process will aim to focus on the retention of our members rather than the usual focus on recruitment."

 North West Sydney Football (NWSF) is pleased to announce that David Cooper, currently on its Football Management Committee, has been appointed as its new Competition Manager.
 
David comes to the Association with extensive football related administrative service at Soccer Australia, Football NSW and decades of volunteer experience at NWSF and local Club level.
 
Chief Executive Officer, Jeremy Toivonen stated that “Dave’s drive for our game to reach its well-deserved heights, is unwavering.”
 
“His previous experience at all levels of the football family and his passion for grassroots football within our North West footprint, will undoubtable make him a key asset to the team and all NWSF Clubs.”
 
David Cooper was ecstatic with the appointment to the role and added that "I am extremely honoured to be able to represent North West Sydney Football in this challenging and exciting role.”
 
"Grassroots football is the heart and soul of this great game and I can't think of a better organisation to be a part of and also a terrific group of clubs to work alongside.
 
"North West Sydney Football is in its infancy as an association and I look forward to helping our clubs and players to achieve success at all levels, both on and off the field."
 
David will commence the new role on 5 November 2021.

Susy Selvarajan was hesitant at first when she initially introduced to Summer Football by some friends who she had played netball with, but they convinced her that if she could can catch a ball then she can definitely kick one too. Now Susy is a regular of one of North West Sydney Football’s Summer Football programs, and is recommending that everyone else, just like Susy’s did, turn their mates into teammates! ​

Summer Football provides players and clubs the opportunity to continue playing  and refereeing their favourite sport during the spring and summer months. As a popular activity for both males and females, with junior and senior competitions run across 6 venues within North West Sydney Football, there is an abundance of choice for everyone! 
 
As Susy suggests...​

Say goodbye to winter… and kick-start your summer! Heat up your summer and have fun playing summer football at one of the 6 centres across North West Sydney Football. https://www.nwsf.com.au/summer-football.html  

• Christie Park (NWSF) 
• Bremner Park (Putney Rangers FC) 
• Morrison Bay (Gladesville Sharks)  
• Pennant Hills (Pendant Hills FC) 
• Pidding Park (Ryde Saints United FC) 
• West Epping (Beecroft FC & Epping FC) ​ 

The theme for this year’s NAIDOC Week is ‘Heal Country’ which calls for a better understanding from all Australians to continue to seek greater protections for lands, waters, sacred sites and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage from exploitation, desecration, and destruction.

An important week for each and every Australian, Robinson stressed the importance NAIDOC Week played in ensuring our respect and further education on our proud Indigenous community.

A well-respected figure in the women’s game in New South Wales, Denise Robinson has never forgotten her admiration for her culture hailing from the Biripi people of Taree.

Read the full FOOTBALL NSW story here

Unfortunately in recent weeks we have seen an increase in poor player and spectator behaviour at our matches, and have had 2 AA matches abandoned due to spectators entering the field.

Other instances have occurred at minis and junior matches where parents have been involved in verbal altercations with each other, and abuse of referees.

Read more here

Following the successful establishment of North West Sydney Football from the merger of GHFA and North West Sydney Women’s Football Association, the boards of NWSF, Spirit and Koalas are now excited to confirm the forthcoming merger of our two representative clubs - NWS Spirit FC and NWS Koalas FC.
The formalities of merging the clubs will take place during 2021 with the intention of entering all NWS teams in the 2022 FNSW Competitions under the new entity.
Whilst NWS Spirit and NWS Koalas currently operate as separate club structures, the two clubs have collaborated in 2020 and 2021, sharing resources and coaching support across all teams as well as having joint training activities. More efficient use of the excellent facilities at Christie Park has also resulted.
A number of initiatives such as the joint 2020 shirt presentation have already occurred successfully, and more are planned in 2021.
As major stakeholder, the NWSF board saw the merger as a logical next step and are delighted on the collaborative approach. A working party has been established to drive the merger with representatives from both clubs and the NWSF Board.
The benefits of a merged entity include pooling of resources, reduced costs and consolidated workload for volunteers and will result in a more cohesive club for our representative players and a consistent pathway for our Association players. The benefit in combining the men’s and women’s programs will be as quoted by Sport Australia, that “mixed training and competition can foster mutual respect; improve both boys’ and girls’ social skills; enhance resilience; and provide experiences that will help them in their broader lives.”
At this stage, the name of the new entity is yet to be established, and the working party is actively seeking suggestions from players and parents.
For any questions or suggestions on a name, please email nwsf@nwsf.com.au