Kristy Reed | Head of Sport | PDHPE Teacher

Over the last 2 weeks Emanuel Futsal teams have competed in the NSW Schools Regional Futsal Championships. These tournaments are run by Football NSW and involve schools from the Independent, Catholic and State systems. With the increase in participation in Futsal across the State, the number of teams and the standard of competition is improving every year. The 7 Emanuel teams had been preparing well for the last 6 weeks, under the School’s experienced coaching team.

In the 14 Years division, both the boys and girls teams played very well on the day. The top Emanuel boys team went through the pool stage undefeated, dominating each of the schools that they played. The boys progressed to the quarter final, which proved to be very close and unfortunately the team lost in extra time. Although unlucky this year, I look forward to seeing the development of this young team in the future.

The Opens team included the School’s most experienced players, most of whom have been competing in this tournament throughout their High School years. The boys and girls teams scored an abundance of spectacular goals and the boys team made quite an impression on those watching the matches. The team progressed to the quarter final, going undefeated in the pool stage, and despite fabulous performances from Ethan De Melo, Joel Epshteyn and Reece Berelowitz, the team lost 1-0.

The 16s teams travelled to the Central Coast to compete in their division this year, and it was certainly worth the trip. The Emanuel 16 A boys team had a fabulous day, led by their coach Aytek Genc and captain Ethan De Melo. This team progressed through to the grand final to play a very strong Kincumber side. Emanuel were well deserved winners of the match, dominating play with their exceptional organisation. This team will now progress to the NSW Schools State Futsal Championships in August.

Congratulations to all of the students involved in the School Representative Futsal Program on their dedication to their sport and I wish the 16s boys the best of luck at the State Championships next term.

16 A Boys Futsal Team. Front row: Aiden Poswell, Nathaniel Spielman, Ryan Rubinstein. Back row: Ethan De Melo, Jonathan Sebban, Jared Kleviansky, Ari Karjalainen and Adam Winter

Open Girls Futsal Team. Front row: Lara Rutstein, Sienna Meyer, Nina Brown, Jordan Weizman. Back Row: Aytek Genc (coach), Kaia Ziman, Danielle Rutstein, Lara Joffe, Sarah Sharwood and Alexa Narunsky