Capital Youth Games

The Sports Education Group are hosting the Capital Youth Games in Canberra for 2007, which is to be held on March 17 and 18. It covers eight different sports which are Futsal, Swimming, Netball, Volleyball, Gymnastics, Touch Football, Basketball and Rugby Union. For more information please visit the website at www.capitalyouthgames.com.au or call our Head Office on (02) 9899 5151 (Sydney) or 1300 889 806 (National)

ABC TROPICANA BANANA'S 6-A-SIDE

What a finish we had to the ABC Tropicana Banana's 6-A-Side Soccer Tournament on Tuesday night, 6th December. With P-Dub Utd making the finals with a 2-0 win over the Toffees, and Hurry Up Grandma cruising through also with a 3-1 win over STFC, leaving the two best sides in everyone's opinion to play off in the final for the $5000 prize.

The play off for third and fourth was an epic battle, both sides determined to finish in third spot. STFC went a man down shortly into the first half through an ankle injury, leaving them with no reserves for 90% of the match. STFC eventually got over the line, coming out victors 2-1.

In the final, Hurry Up Grandma took an early lead through a magic goal. Many thought that could be the end the game right there, but with P-Dub's determination and Grandma's fighting spirit, both teams knew it was far from over. P-Dub fought back tremendously, only Grandma's goal kepper proving the difference with some great saves.

With only 4 minutes left to play, Tim Simpson landed a floating header into the back of the net for Grandma, with the ball just out of reach for P-Dub keeper Darren Perera.

Winners Hurry Up Grandma with Pat Arcella (ABC Bananas) on the left, and SEG's Soccer Legend Paul Wade on the right

Unfortunately, for both teams, P-Dub keeper and captain Darren Perera landed akwardly after his attempted save, seriosuly injuring his left arm. With the ambulance on their way and knowing Darren was OK, the game continued on the spare field.

With no reserves, P-Dub were forced to play with five men, with only four on the field and one in goals. But with the spirit they've shown throughout the tournament, they pulled a goal back to make it 2-1, which is how the game ended.

Winners Hurry Up Grandma, with P-Dub United and injured P-Dub player Josh Sama

OFF-SEASON HEAD START PROGRAMS

SEG HEAD START - the unique training program is ready to launch across all sports.

CRICKET

August 14 - September 11

SOCCER/NETBALL/HOCKEY

October/November

Traditionally such programs are aimed only at elite players and while HEAD START

certainly caters for budding elite players it is designed to help any and every player to develop his or her game in preparation for next season.

HEAD START can assist in developing performance as well as confidence and self esteem and may help preparation for grading to make the

next level, or just to improve your game.