NATIONAL WOMEN'S SQUAD ANNOUNCED

Vikings Futsal have today named a squad of 20 women selected from the January National Championships. This squad will be cut back to 12 in time for the 2010 Women's World Cup. Presently scheduled to be played in Argentina this October.

Vikings CEO, Mr Alistair Miller said in selecting the squad, importance was put on fitness as much as ability, as high levels are necessary at international level.

The next year will be big year women's Futsal in Australia. The schedule includes;

• Training Camp in Coffs Harbour - 16^th - 18^th April 2010

• Inaugural Trans Tasman Cup v New Zealand 12^th to 14^th June 2010

• Training Camp 3 Sydney - 9^th - 11^th July 2010

• Women’s World Cup Argentina or France October 2010

• Women’s Asian tournament Kuala Lumpar October 2010.

• State of Origin Series – Sydney 27^th - 28^th November 2010

• Premier Leagues held in all states – 1^st October 2010 - 28^th February 2011

2011

• National Championships 2011 – Sydney - January 8-12^th

• First Round Dal Ponte National League Sydney - 22^nd - 24^th April 2011

In 2011 will see the home and away Dal Ponte National League for Men and Women kick off. A release for the league will occur in October.

On top off the national programme, the men’s and women’s champions from the National Championships have been invited to compete at the USA nationals in Los Angeles this July.

For any enquiries regarding the programme email viking@vikingsfutsal.net

2010 National Womens Squad which will be cut back to 12 is

Goalkeepers

Tani Rosekelly, Britt Hargreaves,  Serena Coyneham,  Amanda Horafios

Court Players
Nichole Laws, Clare Tyson, Kahlee Doyle, Jenna Kingsley, Kate Lutkins, Vedrana Popovic, Monnique Kofoed, April Mann, Joanne Burgess,  Jasmin Kent, Alicia Ferguson, Sarah Amorin, Katrina Gorry, Fabiana Perfilio, Stephanie Ascone, Renee Tomkins.