Soccer fever has hit Australia with 2023 FIFA World Cup. Forbes Public School Principal Megan Staples and FPS teacher Katie Stitt showed their passion for women’s soccer when they both showed up to school on Tuesday sporting just a touch of green and gold to show support for the Mighty Matildas. 

The Matildas have captivated the nation with their 2023 World Cup campaign, unfortunately just missing a finals spot, going down to England, three to one in the semi final on Wednesday night. 

Well done to FPS for showing your support. Go to the Matildas and women in sport!

The Foxes were very unlucky in their last game, as it came down to a penalty goal that got the Renegades through. All the Foxes players had an amazing game and tried their absolute best. Full credit for the crowd that came out and supported us and enjoyed the nice warm sun.

Teams in the competition this year are Forbes, Parkes, and Grenfell.

The mighty Forbes Foxes have another bye this week, being on top of the ladder is tough so we need another break. All Fox fans: we are back next week, 23rd July at 1pm against Parkes Wanderers, so hold on tight until then. Meanwhile we just want to thank all our sponsors for coming on board again this year, muchly appreciated:@janetzkistonemasonry,@essjayphotography, @forbes_golfie, @gunnsmenswear, Lachlan Ready Mix, Earney Earthmoving, Forbes Automotive Services. 

Let’s go Foxes!

Growing Number Of Lachlan Utd Girls Playing For Canberra Croatia: Congratulations to Makalya Sloane who has been selected for Canberra Croatia U/17s to help bolster their squad. Lachlan Utd girls Josie Mckenzie and Ruby Schofield continued on there ways with the U/14s winning 8-0 v Tuggeranong Utd and then Josie subbing up into the U/15s winning 3-0. Gunghalin Utd this weekend.

School Holiday Camp: Coming up Monday 3rd July. Registrations are due by Saturday 24th June and payment of $10 can be made at the canteen. Assistant coaches include Country NSW TSP Program Goalkeeper Nick Zannes who will run special 1 hour goalkeeper sessions for our juniors, Canberra Croatia and NSW Country representative Josie Mckenzie and Lachlan Utd senior girls players – Katie Schulz and Lily Browne.

Congratulations: To the following Best and Fairest players as voted by referees for Round 6. Make sure you visit Pulse Coffee van this Saturday and we thank them for their sponsorship and support.

• U12s: Ryker Moore (Victory) Patere Mcintyre (Power) Lochie Jones (Olympic)

• Open Juniors: Nicole Ellis (Thunder) Riley McMaster (Rovers) Lachlan Kupkee (Spartans)

If anyone can help in canteen this weekend, please, as our Canteen Manager is unavailable.

Forbes District Soccer Junior Josie Mckenzie.

Forbes DSC player, Josie Mckenzie has been invited to the Football Australia 2010 Elite Invitation Game as part of FNSW and FFA girls talent identification pathways. 

Elite Matches allow those players considered the most talented players in that state to play against each other in a ‘best v best’ environment, stretching players capabilities and highlighting their areas of strength and opportunities for improvement in a high intensity match. Football Australia want to extend the frequency of Elite Matches across the country as an additional Talent Identification method to help unearth players who show a high potential. 

Applications for The NSW Football Legacy Fund are now open. The Fund aims to improve football facilities and support infrastructure, increase participation opportunities, and improve female player pathways. 

These improvements will create a tournament legacy ensuring all of NSW is positively impacted from hosting the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. More info can be found at www.sport.nsw.gov.au/grants/nsw-football-legacy-fund

Another important reminder from the NSW Office of sport is if you’re heading out to junior sport this weekend, don’t forget to be mindful of how your behaviour on the sidelines can impact kids and volunteers.

Remember to think before you speak, remain supportive and help create a fun and positive environment!

Best on ground for Orange/Forbes U14 was Forbes own Jackson Beaudin.

The Orange/Forbes under 14’s and 17’s both claimed strong wins over Bathurst Bushrangers on another cold day in Orange on Sunday.

The last Sunday of autumn produced an opening quarter full of goals on a tough day as the players struggled to come to terms with the cold conditions.

It took a moment of class from Orange/Forbes to get the ball rolling early in the first quarter. The Swamp Tigers bagged three early goals to put Orange/Forbes in control of the scoreboard in the first quarter. Bathurst replied with one behind to bring the score to eighteen one at quarter time.

The Swamp Tigers kicked an early two goals in the second quarter, but Bathurst narrowed the lead getting their first goal through an excellent piece of play. Orange/Forbes put paid to any comeback from Bathurst however kicking another three goals to have a comfortable lead at half time. The final two quarters were controlled by the Swamp Tigers kicking another six goals to one to take the game 14.9 (93) to 2.2 (14). 

Best on ground for Orange/Forbes was Forbes own Jackson Beaudin with Max Ridge a close second.

The under 17’s match was all Orange/Forbes in the cold. The Orange/Forbes defence was troubled at times during the early stages of the match but were always in control, holding the Bushrangers to just two points. There were solid performances all over the ground from the 17’s but it was Harrison Coleman who was named best on ground for his haul of three goals. The under 17’s took the win in convincing fashion winning 10.21 (81) to 0.2 (2).

This week the Swamp Tigers travel to Dubbo to tackle the Dee’s. 

Team work makes dreams work! Thanks to the visitors, players, coaches, managers, spectators, volunteers, referees committee for a fabulous day at Harrison Park, for the Girls Mini-Gala Day. Good luck for the WYL Round 1 in Bathurst on Sunday, 30th April.

The advanced, Lachlan Utd and Club training schedule for April is as follows:

Advanced program: All Tuesdays (except Anzac Day) 4th, 11th, 18th and Thursdays this week 4th and 27th April mornings 7am – 8am.

Lachlan Utd, U/12 & 14 Youth League: This Wednesday 4th and 26th April (nothing in school holidays). Under 17s to be notified by Team Coach John Zannes.

Community Training: This Tuesday and Thursday (nothing in school holidays or Anzac Day), then on Thursday 27 April.
3.45 – 4.30pm: Age 4-6 years
4.30 – 5.30pm: Age 7-9 years
5.30 – 6.30pm: Age 10-13 years

The Western NSW Girls Mini Gala Day was hosted by Parkes DSC on Sunday, 2nd April. The Under 10, 12s, 14s and 16 Lachlan United girls will play Orange, Bathurst, Mudgee and Dubbo in an exciting pre-season girls soccer promotion day. It was great to see all the players family and friends supporting our girls and contributing to the day.

With the help of Club Referee Coach – Ian Bishop and Football NSW Referee Branch in eliminating the $44 joining fee this year, we are keen to grow our team of Game Leaders (games 9-12yrs) and Referees and Assist Referees (12yrs to adult games). Girls, ladies, boys and men are all encouraged and welcome to join our growing pool of game day officials. We also provide you with your referee shirt, hat and other necessary equipment. Any kids, players, parents that are interested please inbox message the club. Thanks to Ian Bishop, club referee coach who has been training and developing adult and teenagers to be referees.