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PROVIDING FOOTBALL FOR
OVER 95 YEARS

The object of Churches Football Association Sydney is to foster and develop the game of soccer amoung the clubs of the churches
of New South Wales. Churches Soccer Association Sydney competitions cover all age groups from under 6’s through to our
Premier League in the all age. Churches Soccer Association Sydney covers a large part of the Sydney metro area.

Our clubs

History

1920

HISTORY

The Churches Football Association Sydney Inc (CFA Sydney) began in the early 1920s as the New South Wales Protestant Churches Soccer Football Association.  It grew to be the largest soccer association in the Southern Hemisphere during the 70s and 80s, having at one time as many all age teams as the rest of NSW combined.  In 2016 their was a name change to Churches Football Assocation Sydney Inc.  CFA Sydney continues to provide competitions for children aged from 5 years to adults.

Many well known Australian players have played within its competitions including 1974 World Cup Socceroos Ron Corry and Johnny Warren (Botany Methodist); 1979-80 Socceroo, Greg Woodhouse (St Pauls Bankstown & Chester Hill Presbyterian); 2006 -13  socceroo, Tim Cahill (Balmain PCYC); 2008 Socceroo, Shannon Cole (Yaralla)  and Matildas keeper 1989 – 2000, Tracey Wheeler (Wentworthville Uniting).  Pita Rabo (Guildford McCredie Uniting) went on to captain the Fiji national side and participate in 2002 and 2006 World Cup qualification campaigns after playing in the CFA Sydney.

Other famous sporting identities to have played in NSWPCSFA (NSWCFA) have included cricketers: Richie Benaud, Brian Booth, Bobby Simpson (St Clements Marrickville), Len Pascoe & Jeff Thomson (St Pauls Bankstown), Dirk Wellham (St Lukes Concord), Mitchell Starc (Lidcombe Churches); Australian international Rugby League player: Brian Poppa Clay; High Jumper: Brandon Starc (Lidcombe Churches); Head of Soccer Australia in the 1990s: David Hill (Sydney University); ABC radio host: Adam Spencer (Gladesville Uniting) and even former Prime Minister: John Howard (Earlwood Baptist?)

Click on the link to access complete records since 1963.

If you hold any annual reports or fixtures books predating this info (or for 1963 which is missing) please contact us so that this record can be updated

Association name

Churches Football Association Sydney Inc (CFA Sydney)

Purpose and Value

Promotes The Game of Soccer Football Through Church

ESTABLISHED

Began in The Early 1920s

CURRENT SECRETARY

Kim Sydenham – Email: secretary@nswcfa.com.au

LOCATION

Sydney, Australia

INFORMATION

What we provide

Churches Football Association Sydney Inc providing Church & Community Football for over 95 years   Churches Football Association Sydney Inc  fosters and promotes the game of soccer football through Church, Community and Sporting groups in the greater Sydney area. Our Association has over 30 affiliated clubs with players ranging from Under 6 to Premier League age groups.

Churches Football Association Sydney Inc is a member of CFFA (Christian Football Federation of Australia) and competes in the National Titles held each year. CFA Sydney have competed in AAM, AAL, Under 14, Under 16, Under 18, & Under 16 Girls and have accredited themselves with distinction.

We provide  

Structured competitions for our clubs

Mini soccer (Under 6 & 7) is non-competition although games are scheduled with other clubs

Junior soccer is competition based for Under 8’s and upwards – Under 8’s & 9’s play small side fields

Junior representative teams are selected by zone to compete each year

Matches are played on SATURDAY’s ONLY (not Sunday’s)

Competition Season starts in April and concludes in August (Nationals are held in Sept/Oct)

Not for Profit organization – inexpensive football competitions for all ages

An environment for all juniors, boys & girls, of all capabilities and skills to compete equally.

Coaches focus on the development of individuals and team skills in a wholesome sportsmanlike environment.

Qualified referees are allocated to 90% of senior and junior matches each week

Referee training courses are scheduled each year

Subsidized Coaching courses are supplied

Sponsorship programs for the support of teams & clubs

Our strengths

To be a premium Sydney competition recognised for innovation, competitive fun and faith, all in the spirit of community values.

Provide a viable alternative to other sporting organizations that concentrate solely on grading of players

Foster the game of soccer football where players of all abilities are welcomed.

Association’s highest priorities are to focus on sportsmanship, player safety, game enjoyment and promote fellowship.

Our rules

Matches are conducted under FIFA laws of the game

Strict “Code of Conduct” designed to promote safe and fair play

Foul language and unsporting behavior is not tolerated

Alcohol is prohibited at all venues

Strict compliance with the “Working with Children” legislation

All games are played on Saturdays, there are NO Sunday games.

 

Our value

We believe in the development and strengthening of friendship through faith and football.

We believe in working within a framework of rules, fair play and the rights of individuals.

We believe in fostering and development of our community.

We believe in forgiveness through leadership.

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WE WELCOME NEW CLUBS, INDIVIDUAL PLAYERS

AND ACCREDITED REFEREES TO JOIN OUR ASSOCIATION

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CFA LIFE MEMBERS

CFALife membersSince
Mr A S Adey2007
Mr L R Allen2008
Mrs K Ambrose2009
Mr R Austin2006
Mr G Baker2010
Mr A Bankier2007
Mrs M Baxter2010
Mr A Edmonstone2013
Mr W Engel2010
Mr H Facer2007
Mr P Goldsmith2008
Mr A Goudie2009
Mr B Higginson2010
Mr J Hird2005
Mr H Hoppit2003
Rev H Howard2003
Mr E James2004
Mr J James 2004
Mr K James 2004
Mr PR James 2004
Mr R James 2004
Mr N Jenkin2004
Mr S Perry2007
Mr H Phillips 2007
Mr J Poole 2007
Mr A Raahauge 2007
Mr W Raisbeck 2007
Mr R Robinson 2007
Mr C Rose 2007
Mr F M Rouse 2007
Mr G Wark2014
CFALife membersSince
Mr R Baxter2007
Rev S Beggs2008
Mr R Boyes2009
Mr E Bricknell2006
Mr L J Broome2010
Mr L Brown2007
Mr R A Brydie2010
Mr W Gourlie2010
Mrs S Grinyer2010
Mr L Haggett2010
Mrs H Haggett2010
Mr K Hamill2010
Mr T Jerome2010
Mrs S Jones2010
Mr S A Jones2010
Mr I Lapham2010
Mr A L Lonsdale2010
Mrs B Martin2010
Mr J C Mather2010
Mr J May2010
Mr T McCarty2010
Mr R McKechnie2010
Mr R Rouse 2012
Mr W N T Sampson2012
Mr C Sanders2012
Mr W Seymour2012
Mr G Sommerville2012
Mr A Spaul2012
Mr W Stephenson2012
Mr F L Stevens2012
Mr E Stockem 2012
CFALife membersSince
Mr G Castrey2007
Mr L D Christie2008
Mr K B Clissold2009
Mr E Cousins2006
Mr K Crook2010
Mrs E Cruikshank2007
Mr K Duffy2010
Mr M Duggan2016
Mr R Hanson2011
Mr S Hardy2005
Mr W A Hay2006
Mrs K Hayes2000
Mr R H Henry2001
Mr S R Henry1999
Rev S McKibbin2000
Mr J McKittrick2012
Mr A Mosely2012
Mr J Oliver2012
Mr G Page2012
Mr W Palmer2012
Mr A Parsons2012
Mrs J Pearson2012
Mr R Pearson2012
Mr P Sydenham2014
Mr L Rundle2016
Mr K Tauton2014
Mr A Tate2014
Mr S Taylor2014
Mr W Trevitt2014
Mr H Walker2014
Mr H Walters2014
Mr K Ward2014
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