Footballers facing double-headers

ILLAWARRA Football Association matches had to be cancelled on the weekend, forcing the Association and teams to face double-headers in the coming weekends.

Soccer requires proper playing surfaces and teams are to wait until the wet conditions subside.

To play both weekend days puts enormous strain on players, coaches, administrators, referees and officials.

Two games played within 24 hours could produce unexpected results.

Nobody likes double-headers dreading possible injuries and the disruption to family life.

Wherever possible clubs might arrange midweek matches where floodlights are available.

BAMPTON CUP

The wet weather has thrown round two of the Bampton Cup into chaos, with all matches having to be rescheduled to accommodate the rejigged Illawarra Football Association matches.

The draw is Corrimal Rangers v Bellambi, Wollongong United v Tarrawanna, Coniston Lions v University, Cringila Lions v Bulli, Woonona v Kiama, Wests v Picton Rangers.

Port Kembla meets Helensburgh and Albion Park WE to complete the draw.

ROUND 15 PREVIEW

In Illawarra Premier league Coniston Lions (13th placed) host Dandaloo, with the competition leaders almost a certain to win.

Fourth-placed South Coast Utd host second-placed Bulli with the hosts a major chance of scoring all three points.

Third-placed Dapto face a tricky assignment when they host sixth-placed Tarrawanna.

Kiama will be desperate for at least a point when they hosts eight-placed Picton Rangers (8th).

Cellar dwellers Kemblawarra are up against it when they host Warilla Wanderers (ninth place).

Both Wollongong Utd (11th) and Port Kembla (fifth) are both desperate for points.

Albion Park WE (10th) face a much-improved Cringila Lions (7th).

In First Division Bellambi versus University should see the Students succeed.

Shellharbour City are in with a chance when they visit Corrimal Rangers.

Both Helensburgh Thistle and Wests will be looking for a win.

Heavyweights Balgownie Rangers and Berkeley will both be keen to win and move a step closer to top spot.

Woonona should score a win when they host Wollongong Olympic.

Fernhill should score an away win when they visit Ruse.

JUNIOR COMMITTEE

After a necessary restructure the office bearers have been confirmed " president John Whiddett, senior vice president John Miller, junior vice president Jim Nolan, competition secretary David Ware, treasurer Megan Zamroz, committee members Noel Weeks, Dawn Power, Kevin Bale, Natasha Gilroy, Phil Montgomery and Otto Bader.

The Association Office address is PO Box 265, Figtree 2525, phone 42 25 06 55, fax 4225 07 55, email info@ijsa.coma.au, website www.ijsa.com.au.

The association has 26 member clubs, and 9500 registered players.

All officials are volunteers, donating their spare time to foster the sport.

Temporary administration officer is Tim Canosa.

All weekend junior games were cancelled due to the wet conditions. A new schedule for the matches is being worked out.