George Tsamouras Football Journey

Newcastle Jets youth teams converge to Valentine Sports Park Sydney today to match up against the might of Sydney FC.

Following the gutsy 2-2 draw from their A-League counter parts last night it is hoped that all four teams playing today will provide a good account of themselves.

Sydney FC vs Newcastle Jets at Valentine Sports Park Glenwood on Sunday 5/12/2021.

U13s kick off at 9:00am

U14s kick off at 10:25am

U15s kick off at 11:45am

U16s kick off at 1:20pm

Source: Tom Tsamouras

On a windy and cold Saturday morning at the grass field of LMRFF, a new look U16s Jets squad began their pre-season trial programme pitched against the Newcastle Jets WPL A-League team.

The u16s squad included four new recruits from NNSW NPL as well as players from the U15s squad. The WPL A-League fielded top scorer of the NNSW WPL for 2021, Jemma House, as well as Matilda Emily Van Egmond!

The match was a competitive affair with players from both teams able to put minutes on the clock for their pre-season programme while coaches of both teams had the opportunity to gauge their players under match conditions.

U16s led 2-1 at the break but ran out eventual winners by 3-1 after scoring an own goal and missing a penalty.

U16’s next opponent is Sydney FC on the 5^th December in Sydney.

source: Tom Tsamouras

George Tsamouras has rounded off 2021 with the Newcastle Olympic u15s Player’s Player of the Year award.

This comes after winning the Premiership for the second year running with his team while on a personal level, being selected in the TSP programme of Northern NSW Football, being selected to the Northern NSW State Team and finally, being invited to the U16s Newcastle Jets Academy squad for 2022.

A great achievement this year and an even bigger challenge coming up in 2022.

Source: Tom Tsamouras

U15s Newcastle Olympic player George Tsamouras will continue his football journey at the Newcastle Jets in 2022!

After being chosen to train with the u16s Jets squad mid-way through the 2021 season, while playing for U15s Newcastle Olympic in the NNSW NPL competition, the player has been invited to join the  Jets Academy for the 2022 season!

George began his football journey at Olympic as an u6 back in 2012. At the end of the season as an u9 in 2015 he was identified by Newcastle Football and spent the remaining three seasons in the elite Skill Acquisition Programme run initially by Newcastle Football and then by NNSW Football.

He returned to Olympic in 2019 and joined the u13s NPL competition while at the same time being part of the Talent Support Programme, run by NNSW Football. The following two seasons, despite being interrupted by Covid-19 restrictions and lockdowns, the Newcastle Olympic team were back-to -back premiers! George himself was successful in being picked in the Talent Support Programme of 2021, the NNSW State Team which was scheduled to play in the Australian Nationals and finally the Academy of the Newcastle Jets. George was also voted Newcastle Olympic U15’s Player’s Player of the Year for 2021!

A brilliant end to the 2021 season and a promising football journey in 2022.

source: Tom Tsamouras

Northern NSW Football has announced the end of its 2021 Premier Competitions.

With the NSW government continuing COVID-19 restrictions across the Hunter and no guaranteed safe return to football, NNSWF were left with no choice but to call full-time on all 2021 Premier Competitions.

This includes National Premier Leagues NNSW, Herald Women’s Premier League and HIT 106.9 Northern League One senior and youth competitions as well as Junior Development League (JDL) and Premier Youth Cup.

Northern NSW Football General Manager Football Operations Liam Bentley said the decision had been made in full consultation with, and agreement from, all Premier clubs and competition standing committees.

“We have been committed to trying to get back on the pitch and our team at NNSWF have put in a lot of time and effort in working on contingency plans,” Bentley said.

“But our planned scenarios and contingencies are no longer workable based on the new state government timelines around restrictions.

“I’d like to pass our genuine thanks to all of our clubs for their hard work in season 2021, especially after backing up from the extended 2020 season. It has been a tough couple of years to run a football club and we are extremely thankful to them for guiding their clubs through these extremely challenging times.”

Premier Competitions leagues will be finalised on a points per game basis given the large majority of matches were completed. As the season has concluded there will be no finals series for any Premier Competitions.

Premiers in all divisions will be awarded on this basis and will be acknowledged over the coming weeks. Medals and trophies will be distributed when it is safe and permissible to do so under the Public Health Order.

NPL Standing Committee Chair and Lambton Jaffas president Scott Douglas said clubs fully respected and supported the decision to end 2021 Premier Competitions seasons.

“The process from NNSWF has been excellent. They’ve given us every opportunity to get back on the park and clubs were fully supportive of that,” Douglas said.

“However the reality is that restrictions are likely to extend into October and November before you’re even contemplating getting back on the park. At the start of the lockdown in August clubs were optimistic but as each week has gone by it makes it more and more difficult to prepare for a return.

“To provide everyone an element of certainty in an uncertain environment it is the right choice, as disappointing as that may be. It allows clubs to start moving forward and plan for next season. And obviously there are bigger issues than football currently as well.”

Northern NSW Football CEO David Eland paid tribute to the football community following a difficult year but remained optimistic for a successful 2022 season.

“I want to thank the entire football community including players, coaches, volunteers and match officials for their contribution to the season as well as their understanding and resilience during this difficult time,” Eland said.

“It is a disappointing way to end any season but I can assure the football community we will be back bigger and better than ever in 2022. So until then stay safe and we’ll see you back on the pitch soon.”

Round 20 of the NPL Youth competition has Newcastle Olympic away to Lake Macquarie City. A win by our teams in the u14s and 15s will bring home the 2021 Premiership of each respective age group.

Newcastle Olympic U13s have had an incredible run in the later part of the season and sit in 5^th spot 5 points out of the top 4. They will need wins in all three of their remaining games (Lake Macquarie, North Coast & Weston), to keep their hopes of making the top 4.

Newcastle Olympic U14s and U15s require a win on the weekend to bring home the 2021 U14s and U15s Premiership titles to Darling St Oval. Providing they play to their strengths, this should be achieved.

Newcastle Olympic U16s have a bye as the U16s Lake Macquarie team has withdrawn from the competition. Two wins in their final two games against North Coast and Weston will ensure they capture 2^nd or 3^rd spot on the points table and a place in the semi-finals.

NPL Youth:

Lake Macquarie City vs Newcastle Olympic at Macquarie Field on Saturday 7^th August 2021.

U16s bye

U15s kick off at 12.20pm

U14s kick off at 10:40am

U13s kick off at 9:00am

NPL seniors:

Weston vs Newcastle Olympic at Rockwell Automation Park on Saturday 6^th August 2021.

1^st Grade kick off at 3:00pm

Reserve Grade kick off at 1:00pm

U18s kick off at 11:05am

WPL:

Newcastle Olympic vs Mid Coast at Darling St Oval on Sunday 7^th August 2021.

1^st Grade kick off at 3:40pm

Reserve Grade kick off at 1:40pm

U17s kick off at 12:pm

U15s kick off at 10:30am

U13s kick off at 9:00am

Source: Tom Tsamouras

As we turn the final corner of another season, Round 19 of the 2021 NPL competition presents Newcastle Olympic with the opportunity of collecting it’s first Premiership trophy!

In U13s Newcastle Olympic faces a tough assignment as the Broadmeadow team is on maximum points and on Tuesday night secured the U13s NNSW NPL Premiership. We are 2 points off the top four and the boys need to work very hard to keep their hopes for a top 4 finish.

In U14s Newcastle Olympic are 7 points clear at the top while the Broadmeadow team is fighting for a place in the top 4. It will be a tough game and one we need to win in order to get closer to winning the Premiership.

In U15s Newcastle Olympic need 3 points to collect the Premiership for the 2^nd year in a row! A win against the Broadmeadow team however will diminish their possibility of a top 4 place! This match has so much at stake for both teams and has the makings of “the battle of all battles”!

In U16s Newcastle Olympic are in 3^rd spot, 4 points adrift from 2^nd which is occupied by the Broadmeadow Magic team. Another epic battle by two evenly matched opponents!

NPL Youth:
Broadmeadow Magic vs Newcastle Olympic at Speers Point on Saturday 31^st July 2021.

U16s kick off at 6:40pm

U15s kick off at 5:00pm

U14s kick off at 6:40am

U13s kick off at 5:00pm

NPL Seniors:

Newcastle Olympic vs Charlestown Azzuri at Darling St Oval on Sunday 1^st August 2021.

1st Grade kick off at 2.30pm

Reserve Grade kick off at 12:30pm

U18s kick off at 10:35am

WPL:

New Lambton FC vs Newcastle Olympic at Alder Park on Saturday 31^st July 2021

1^st Grade kick off at 3:40pm

Reserve grade kick off at 1:40pm

U17s kick off at 12:00pm

U15s kick off at 10:30am

U13s kick off at 9:00am

Source: Tom Tsamouras

Newcastle Olympic youth teams take on Adamstown Rosebud this Saturday in their final game of the 2021 NPL season at Darling St Oval! Our supporters will have an opportunity to watch the last game on home soil for all four teams! All four are top 4 contenders and will be fighting for a place in the semi-finals while two are favorite to win the Premiership.

Newcastle Olympic u13s are just 2 points off 4^th spot on the ladder and should collect the 3 points against an Adamstown team which has yet to register a single point this season! U14s continue in 1^st spot, 2 points ahead and with a game in hand and should also collect the 3 points against an Adamstown team 10^th on the ladder.

Newcastle Olympic U15s continue their record breaking run (1 loss in two seasons), with a 10 point lead in 1^st spot against an Adamstown side who would love to cause an upset. If Olympic win this game, they only require 3 points in the remaining 4 matches to collect the title, yet again!

Newcastle Olympic U16s have secured a top 4 spot but will want to play well against a 6^th placed Adamstown team if they want to secure 2^nd place.

This is the last opportunity for our supporters to see all four of our youth teams in action at Darling St Oval this season as well as enjoy the wonderful food from our canteen!

NPL Youth:

Newcastle Olympic vs Adamstown Rosebud at Darling St Oval on Saturday 24^th July 2021.

U16s kick off at 3:00pm

U15s kick off at 1:20pm

U14s kick off at 11:40am

U13s kick off at 10:00am

NPL

1^st Grade: Charlestown Azzuri vs Newcastle Olympic kick off at 2:30pm at Lisle Carr Oval on Sunday 25^th July 2021.

Reserve Grade: Newcastle Olympic vs Broadmeadow Magic kick off at 11:30am at Darling St Oval on Sunday 25^th July 2021.

U18s: Newcastle Olympic vs Broadmeadow Magic kick off at 9:35am at Darling St Oval on Sunday 25^th July 2021.

WPL:

Broadmeadow Magic vs Newcastle Olympic at Magic Park on Friday 23^rd 2021.

1^st Grade kick off at 8:00pm

Reserve Grade kick off at 6:00pm

Broadmeadow Magic vs Newcastle Olympic at Magic Park on Saturday 24^th 2021.

U17s kick off at 12:00pm

U15s kick off at 10:30am

U13s kick off at 9:00am

Source: Tom Tsamouras

NPL Youth action resumes this weekend after the “wash-out” catch up round of last week. Newcastle Olympic are away to Charlestown Azzuri with some interesting games indeed!

Olympic U13s have captured 4^th spot on the ladder and need the three points from 3^rd placed Azzuri to frog leap them into 3^rd as well as distance themselves from Edgeworth and Maitland who are fighting for a place in the top four.

Olympic U14s should not have a problem overcoming their Azzuri counter parts on paper. They need the 3 points as 2^nd placed Edgeworth play two games on the weekend and mathematically can capture 1^st spot on the points table if they win both.

Olympic U15s are recovering from their first loss of competition points last week since August 2019! Given that Charlestown also come from an away loss, we have the ingredients of a great battle for the 3 points.

Olympic U16s should prove too strong for their Azzuri counter parts and need the 3 points to improve their 4^th position on the points table. A mere 4 points separates them from 2^nd spot.

NPL Youth:

Charlestown Azzuri vs Newcastle Olympic at Lisle Carr Oval on Saturday 17^th July, 2021.

U16s kick off at 2:00pm

U15s kick off at 12:20pm

U14s kick off at 10:40am

U13s kick off at 9:00am

If the games vs Charlestown are washed out, Newcastle Olympic will be playing Newcastle Jets on Sunday at Speers Point

NPL Seniors:

Newcastle Olympic vs Lambton Jaffas at Darling St Oval on Saturday 17^th July, 2021

1^st Grade kick off at 2:30pm

Reserve Grade kick off at 12:30pm

U18s kick off at 10:35am

WPL:

Newcastle Olympic vs Warners Bay at Darling St Oval on Sunday 18^th July, 2021

1^st Grade kick off at 3:40pm

Reserve Grade kick off at 1:40pm

U17s kick off at 12:00pm

U15s kick off at 10:30am

U13s kick off at 9:00am

Source: Tom Tsamouras

Newcastle Olympic take on Valentine FC in Round 16 of the NPL Youth competition in their second last appearance at Darling St Oval for the season!

Amid the new Covid-19 restrictions one match will not take place! U14s from Valentine do not have enough players to field a team and this game will be deferred to a later date. U13s who are in 4^th spot on the ladder need a win against 7^th placed Valentine to cement their position in the top 4 as we near the semi-finals. U15s who are in 1^st spot on the table on maximum points take on a 5^th placed Valentine team eager to be the first side to take points off last year’s Premiers. U16s are also relishing the weekend to get back on their winning ways after three unfortunate results over the past three weeks.

NPL Youth:

Newcastle Olympic – Valentine at Darling St Oval on Saturday 3^rd July 2021.

U16s kick off at 1:20pm

U15s kick off at 11:40am

U13s kick off at 10:00am

NPL:

Newcastle Olympic vs Edgeworth at Darling St Oval on Sunday 4^th  July 2021.

1^st Grade kick off at 2.30pm

Reserve Grade kick off at 12.30pm

U18s kick off at 10.35am

WPL: Women’s State Cup

Newcastle Olympic vs Charlestown kick off 10:00am at LMRFF on Saturday 3^rd July 2021.

Newcastle Olympic vs Garden Suburbs kick off 5:00pm at LMRFF on Saturday 3^rd July 2021.

Zone League 1
Newcastle Olympic vs Barnsley at Islington Oval on Saturday 3rd July.

1st Grade kick off at 3.00pm
Reserve Grade kick off at 1.00pm
3rd Grade kick off at 11.00am

Source: Tom Tsamouras