Sunday, December 19, 2010


Palm Beach Soccer Club Welcomes Ian Shaw

Palm Beach Soccer Club welcomes Ian Shaw as the head Premier Women's Coach for the coming season. Ian has a wealth of coaching experience, and is at present the Technical Director of Football Canberra, prior to taking up that position in 2007 Ian was the administrator at Palm Beach. Ian has the following accreditation, AFC "A" Licence, AFC "B" Licence, AFC "C" Licence,FFA Coach Instructor Licence for juniors and seniors, KNVB Dutch Elite player development course AIS Canberra also coever Coaching Licence. Ian is still tidying up work commitments in Canberra however he is anxious to start training and meet his squad, hopefully i will be able to give more details after the festive season is over. please watch my Skype message for more details.

Brian Bockman is still the women's Div 1 coach, and as many of the u17's Girls are stepping up into Women's Steve Pinchin will take the Division 2 or Division 3 Women (Division will be decided after sign on)

Brian Bockman will also coach the u11 small sided girls team, we may have 2 teams depending once again on numbers. Pam Randall Will coach the u13 Div 1 Girls. U15's coaching position at present is vacant as Steve Garrett is unsure if he will be able to commit this year, and once again it depends on the registrations if we have one or two u15's. The u17's coach is Rowan Whiteman.

Ladies and Girls sign on is the weekend 15th and 16th January, please use the online registration form and pay your money on that weekend to make life easier for the office, and also to ensure that you are covered for insurance for pre season games and training. Fees are u11 $225.00, u13's $250.00, u15's and u17's 265.00. One parent is required to join the club. Also please remember to bring a passport size photo.

Round 1 of the competition starts 28th March for women with Grand final 10/11 September.
U15 and u17 Girls will have 5 grading rounds starting 21st March depending on divisions.

Merry Christmas and all the best for the festive season, I look forward to seeing you all in the new year and adding more Gold to the trophy cabinet.

Faye Rodd