Football Queensland (FQ) CEO Robert Cavallucci and State Technical Director Gabor Ganczer met yesterday with Wide Bay Buccaneers players and families in Bundaberg to discuss junior player development in the region.
Statement on Wide Bay junior development and pathways
On Thursday 16 January, Football Queensland (FQ) President Ben Richardson, Chief Executive Officer Robert Cavallucci and State Technical Director Gabor Ganczer met with the Football Queensland Wide Bay (FQWB) Board of Directors to discuss additional investment and resources being provided to the zone to deliver stronger and more sustainable junior development pathways for both girls and boys within the Wide Bay community.
Football Queensland to deliver club workshop in Wide Bay
Football Queensland (FQ) will visit Wide Bay next week to deliver a number of workshop sessions for clubs in the region.
Referee Coaching Courses
Football Queensland Wide Bay are pleased to announce that 2020’s first level 4 referee courses have been confirmed for the following dates. Spots are limited so register now before you miss out.
Saturday 1st February 2020
Level 4 Referee Course
Martens Oval Bundaberg
9.00am-4.00pm
Register NOW: https://education-ffa.sportingpulse.com/event.asp?ID=21301
Saturday 8th February 2020
Level 4 Referee Course
Federation Park Maryborough
9.00am-4.00pm
Register NOW: https://education-ffa.sportingpulse.com/event.asp?ID=21302
Female Football Week
Female Football Week is fast approaching, please find links below to register for the female only coaching courses.
Female only Miniroos Hervey Bay 9th March REGISTER HERE: https://education-ffa.sportingpulse.com/event.asp?ID=19831
Female only Miniroos Bundaberg 10th March REGISTER HERE: https://education-ffa.sportingpulse.com/event.asp?ID=19832
Aldi Miniroos Road trip has Been launched
The ALDI MiniRoos Road Trip will visit 17 regional communities across the state, beginning in Gympie on Friday, 15 February and travelling as far north as Port Douglas during the first part of the journey.
Aimed at boys and girls aged between 5-11 years old, the road trip will support clubs with ALDI MiniRoos registrations as well as hosting coach education sessions for local coaches in each area.
Each ALDI MiniRoos clinic will run for three hours. The cost is $20 per child and includes a free ALDI MiniRoos football for the participant to take home.
to register please click on the link below to participate in your area.
Hervey Bay – https://www.facebook.com/events/1202268986592534/
Bundaberg – https://www.facebook.com/events/1169560276545059/
Registration Link – https://registration.playfootball.com.au/common/pages/reg/welcomeregplus.aspx?entityid=40474&id=71834
Expression of Interest – Wide Bay Technical Director
FQWB is seeking Expressions of Interests from qualified and experienced persons to fill the role of Technical Director.
Expressions of Interest should include a cover letter and resume with current relevant qualifications.
Remuneration:
- 2 year performance based contract.
- Position will commence in January/February 2019.
- Contract position: $50,000 p/a
- Allowance $5,000 (travel and phone)
Expressions of Interest should be in writing and submitted to FQWB General Manager gm@fqwidebay.com.au by 5pm on 17 December 2018.
Fraser Coast Chronicle Offer
For the month of December 2018, the Fraser Coast Chronicle is partnering with Football Qld Wide Bay in celebrating football within the Wide Bay. This will include a strong focus on football clubs within the region in their online platform and newspapers. On top of that, they are offering a very special football deal.
Subscribe to the Fraser Coast Chronicle this month and you will receive:
- Family Pass to one Brisbane Roar game at Suncorp Stadium; and
- A Brisbane Roar scarf.
If you would like to take advantage of this offer, fill out the form below.
Joeys Mini World Cup Draw
The Fraser Coast Joeys Mini World Cup Starts on the 1st of October in Hervey Bay, For all scheduled games click on More, then the link.
Buccs 2019 Trials
The Wide Bay Buccaneers is the Wide Bay representative team, participating in the Football Queensland Premier League in the following age groups:
Wide Bay Buccaneers – Queensland Premier League teams
- Men/20s/18s: Squads of 16 players (Fully registered to the Wide Bay Buccaneers)
- U13-U16: Squads of 16 players (Fully registered to the Wide Bay Buccaneers)
Buccs Academy Squad (Skills Acquisition Phase Program)
- Under 9-12: Fraser Coast and Bundaberg squads (can still be registered to a Bundaberg or Fraser Coast club)
- Under 13-16: 4 players only from each age group from Wide Bay to train with QPL squads (can still be registered to a Bundaberg or Fraser Coast club).
RECRUITMENT
The recruitment process for the 2019 has now begun. Coaches and recruitment staff have commenced engaging with and monitoring community clubs within the Wide Bay catchment. This process includes game day observations and discussions with interested parties. If you have any questions about this process, please email our Technical Director on TD@WideBayBuccaneers.com.au.
Trial Dates and Locations
Ages 9-13 only have to attend either the week one or week two session. Selected teams will then be invited to week three to play games in Childers.
