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Football Queensland Article - Daniel Bowes selected in Young Socceroos squad.

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Pine Rivers Press 21st of July 2010

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Canale Cup – 21^st of July at Brendale

After a great win against Peninsula Power a few weeks ago, ACE has now drawn first division team Toowoomba for the crucial game that will take the winner into the semi-finals against either Rochedale Rovers or North Pine. 
 

Toowoomba is no stranger to ACE or Wolter Park being part of the division 1 competition for many years. They are a very good squad and we can expect a tough and fair game on the night. Toowoomba has always been a good friend of ACE and we look forward to meeting them at Brendale this time.
 

The game will be played at Brendale at 7.30 p.m. and will be preceded by a match between the QAS Women’s team against the ACE Under 15 RSJPL squad. The QAS Women will include 7 players from the Matilda’s five of whom were part of the Australian squad that won the Asian Cup in an exciting match that was decided on penalties. The rest of the team is made up of women from the Australian U17 and U20 squads. 
 

Wednesday the 21^st of July promises to be a great evening of football as we showcase the best in Junior Football, Women’s and Senior Men’s. We are looking for a large crowd at Brendale to support both of our teams. If we are successful in defeating Toowoomba we will reach the semi-final round of the Canale Cup which has not happened for more than 10 years, so come along and be part of ACE history and support our teams to a win.
 

The link below shows the next round of matches in the Canale cup and the road to the finals.

http://www.footballbrisbane.com.au/pageitem.aspx?id=29114&id2=1&eID=8763&entityID=8763

Two New Fields at Brendale in 2011

 

Over the past four and a half years we have been in collaboration with the Moreton Bay City Council about the club’s strategic and expansion plans. The work has now been rewarded as council this week commences work on our two new fields and a new car park on the Southern side of our existing fields at Brendale. Works are part of a $3.7 million budget approved by council to develop sporting facilities in the Brendale Sports Complex. This initiative is indicative of the commitment and vision that the Moreton Bay City Council has for the community. Mike Charlton, his fellow councillors and staff of Moreton Bay, truly understand the importance of supporting community sporting clubs like ACE and we cannot thank them enough for their understanding, vision and support. Club President Claude Sorbello said “Working with Mike Charlton and the Moreton Bay City Council in general is a pleasure. They are a group of people that are committed to sport, to children and to the community. Their attitude is one of collaboration rather than conflict and they truly understand the limitations placed on volunteer run clubs like ACE. I wish that some of the other Government bodies took a similar hands on approach.

The two new fields will be ready in time for the 2011 season allowing ACE to continue growing.

ARTICLE NORTHERN NEWS 30TH JUNE 2010 - KINDY COMES TO NORTHWEST

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ACE Premier Div 2 Through to Next Round of Canale Cup 27//2010. 

ACE 4 defeated Newmarket 1 in what can only be described as not ideal playing conditions. Heavy rain fell for more than 70 minutes on Wolter Park, however both teams showed quality and provided entertaining football to the crowd. Senior Coach Alex Stanojevic was happy with the result "we setout some goals in the dressing rooms and achieved them in both halves' he said. Senior Vice President Frank Heim believes that Division 2 this year will be a very tough and exciting competition with quality teams and quality players at all  clubs.

ARTICLE NORTHERN TIMES 19/02/2010 - Click Here

ARTICLE PINE RIVERS PRESS 10/2/2010 - Click Here  

ARTICLE NORTH WEST NEWS 10/2/2010 - Click Here

RSJPL FUNCTION LAUNCH 5/2/2010

Bruce Dinsdale General Manager of Football Queensland, Guido Canale Football Queensland Director, Rob Keiser Technical Director for Football Queensland, Michael Bailey President of Football Brisbane, Reuben Robertson General Manager Football Brisbane and Mike Charlton, Local Councillor of the Moreton Bay City Council, were amongst the distinguished guests at the ACE 2010 RSJPL launch.  All 64 players and coaches involved in the ACE RSJPL squads were presented with their playing kits, travelling shirts, tracksuits and polo shirts for the season. The evening was a celebration for all of the 64 players that were selected into the 4 squads after a rigorous selection process. ACE President Claude Sorbello was happy with the selection and the quality of the first ACE RSJPL squads. "We have some very good players here and we have the coaches that will make them better" said Sorbello.  

STRIKING FORCE FLASKAS SIGNS WITH ACE- 20/1/2010

Well known Brisbane Premier League Striker Danny Flaskas signs with ACE for the 2010 season.  Flaskas played in the Premier League Football Brisbane squad in 2008 on the New Zealand Tour and has been with a number of clubs including Mt.Gravatt Rochedale Rovers and Brisbane City.  Senior Vice President Frank Heim said that Flaskas is exactly what ACE needs up front to kick start a season of goal scoring.  "The past two seasons we have lacked the finishing up front which has let us down in games where overall we were the better side.  We are looking to Flaskas to make the difference".  Technical Director Salvatore Sottile said that he had been a supporter of Flaskas for his commitment to the game and the team.  "Danny is a great striker capable of inspiring a side".

JASON POGGI SIGNS AT ACE -  19/1/2010

Alex Stanojevic and Salvatore Sottile have signed experienced Premier League striker Poggi for 2010. Poggi brings years of experience to ACE having played Premier League for Lyons, Taringa, Brisbane City and Mitchelton.  "We are confident that Poggi's experience will assist the development of some of the young players that will make up the squad in 2010" said Sottile.

GLEN ANDREWS RETURNS TO ACE AFTER BRIEF SPELL -18/1/2010

Having played Premier League in 2009, Glen has returned to ACE to be involved in the clubs senior squad.  Glen is glad to be back at ACE and looks forward to being back playing at Wolter Park in the red white and black.

JUSTIN ANSELL, PAUL ARMIT AND DAVID BARKER AT ACE - 17/1/2010

All three players have played at various Premier League clubs over the years and also have experienced one or more year's playing professionally in Europe.  Justin is a strong defender and combined with Paul and David in Midfield will provide some strength down the centre of the field. Justin, Paul and David, have a long relationship with Technical Director Salvatore Sottile.  Sottile feels all three players will bring strength and experience to the squad. 

ACE  PUSH INTO WOMENS FOOTBALL CONTINUES - 12/1/2010

Senior Vice President Frank Heim announced today that ACE will field a squad in Division 1, 2 and 4 this year.  Heim said that "our expansion into ladies football will continued in 2010 as we add two more squads to our senior women’s and one more side to our Juniors". "We have a number of quality female footballers at ACE this year and we are excited about competing in First Division".  Club President Claude Sorbello said that the past three years has seen a doubling effect in the number of girls and women’s teams at ACE inline with the clubs expansion plans.  The quality and popularity of women's football continues to grow in Australia and we proud to be part of that growth"

GERARD BOWTELL-HARRIS COMES TO ACE - 10/1/2010

The club's Technical Director Salvatore Sottile is happy to announce the signing of Gerard Bowtell-Harris as Goal Keeper for the clubs Division 2 squads. "Gerard is a quality player having played for Peninsula Power Premier League in 2009 and Brisbane Strikers and Brisbane City.  Gerard brings experience to one of the critical positions on the pitch and we are very happy that he has decided to join ACE. Gerard is excited about being at ACE both in his role as Goal Keeper and also in his involvenent in the development of RSJPL Goal Keepers and overall junior Goal Keeper's at ACE.  "The opportunity to be involved in coaching at ACE as well as playing is really exciting" said Gerard.

PIN3 RIVERS PRESS 26/1/2010

APPOINTMENT OF SENIOR COACH - 1/12/2009

APPOINTMENT OF YOUTH DIV 1 COACH - 12/10/2010

It is with great delight that we announce the appointment of Geordie Turner to the position of Youth Div 1 coach for season 2010.

Geordie has coached at Albany Creek for a number of years at junior and youth levels with great success.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF NEW SPONSOR 28/11/2009

Pure Sport, Australian Distributor of Pure Sport premium performance drinks has signed a sponsorhip agreement with ACE in support of the club's Rebel Junior Premier League squads.  We are deligthed to have Pure Sport as a sponsor to our club as their brand is an excellent fit to our club.  We look forward to a long and rewarding relationship in years to come.

REVISED CLUB LOGO 26/11/2009

The Management Committee approved and submitted to this year's AGM a revised club logo looking to freshen the image of the club and instigate an element of energy in the clubs logo.  Members present at the AGM approved the new logo which now encapsulates the ACE diamond as part of a shield which displays our club colours.  The new logo reflects Football Club which is now part of our club name and the heritage of the club which was originally founded in 1963. The new logo will appear on all merchandise, playing equipment, website and all other aspects of the club. 

APPOINTMENT OF COACHES FOR RSJPL - 1/11/2009 

Phil Cunningham has been appointed U14 Rebel Sport Junior Premier League coach.  Phil has a youth license and has previously coached the U14 Brisbane Representative side. More recently he has coached the Premier Youth Squad at Brisbane City. Phil was and ACE coach for many years and returns after a brief stunt in other clubs. 

Malcolm Cameron has been appointed U13 Rebel Sport Junior Premier League coach. Malcolm holds a level 1 and level 2 English Football Association certificate as well as an Advanced Asia C License. Malcolm has been coaching for 10 years and in 2008 was the Under 13 Brisbane Representative Assistant Coach.  

APPOINTMENT OF COACHES FOR RSJPL - 31/10/2009

Ian Milligan has been appointed RSJPL coach of the ACE Under 15 squad effective immediately. Ian is currently Head Coach at Kelvin Grove School of Excellence running one of the most recognised and successful school soccer programs. Ian was a coach at Albany Creek for more than 15 years and returns in 2009 after a brief break from club coaching. Ian has coached the U14 representative side for the past 4 years and has also coached QLD school boys. He holds an Asian B class license. We welcome Ian back to ACE and look forward to working with him for many years to come. 

APPOINTMENT OF TECHNICAL DIRECTOR -13/10/2009 

The ACE commitee is delighted to announce the appointment of Salvatore Sottile as Technical Director effective immediately.  Salvatore's carreer started as a professional player in Europe before being selected for the Italian National Under 20 squad. After retiring from playing he started coaching for an Acadamy in Europe for three years before taking the Acadamy to Australia.  Over the past 7 years he has held professional coaching positions at Brisbane City and a number of private schools. Salvatore is responsible for the restructuring of the technical development program at ACE in order to improve player development. 

UNDER 11 DIV 1 SUCCESS AT GOLD COAST CUP 7/10/2009

Congratulations to our Under 11 Division 1 boys who competed in the Gold Coast Champions Cup Tournament over the school holidays. The boys were up against some very strong competition, a huge effort was given by all the boys who were undefeated going into the finals & on top of the ladder for goal average scoring 25 goals with only 2 against them of all 5 pools which consisted of 25 teams in total for under 11's. The boys were defeated in the quarter finals in extra time by Forest Hill who were a New Zealand rep team, so full credit to our boys for putting up a fantastic fight right till the end. It was a fantastic experience for the boys & Russell, Tracey & all of our parents are extremely proud of them. 

CHELSEA CLINIC A ROARING SUCCESS 10th July 2009 

Although the weather sent us inside for a day during the week, the clinic was a roaring success according to the many players that participated. Albany Creek and neighbouring club football players had a great opportunity to be trained by the best in the world as Chelsea Coaches flew into Albany Creek for a one week development clinic. Requests for next year have already started.  Visit the photo gallery Click Here

NEW LIGHTS AT BRENDALE 30th June 2009

We are delighted that Moreton Bay Council has included a light upgrade to our Brendale facilities as part of a major upgrade at SPSA. This initiative will provide better lighting during training session and from next year will allow junior and senior matches to be played at Brendale in the evenings. We expect that many junior matches will be scheduled on Friday and Saturday nights as opposed to Sundays.  We are thankfull to the Moreton Bay Regional Council for their support and understanding of our situation.

FUNDING FOR EXPANSION OF SOUTH PINE SPORTS COMPLEX 30/6/2009

The Moreton Bay Regional Council Budget for 2009/2010 includes funding for the design and planning of further sporting fields within the sporting facility. The funding is part of a $4.3 million allocation over 5 years by the council to expand the current facilities.  ACE has been closely involved with council over the past 3 years outlining our strategic plan and overall expansion strategy.  Council's allocation of funds is well received and timely.

ACE SECURES CHELSEA COACHES FOR SCHOOL HOLIDAY CLINIC 2009

There is no doubt that Chelsea coach Guus Hiddinck has done a terrific job with the club and after a series of negotiations, we are happy to announce that ACE has secured a Chelsea Junior Clinic that will run from the 6th - 10th July 2009 at Albany Creek's Brendale fields  The clinic will include appearances from Chelsea academy coach Michael Beale and top Brazilian football consultant Mauricio Marques. Sheffield Wednesday academy manager Neville Burbeary and Queensland Roar’s W-League coach Jeff Hopkins are also expected at the clinic. The club believes that this association with Chelsea will bring a higher level of professionalism to our juniors and give them the opportunity to experience world class coaches at our home grounds. 

COACHES DEVELOPMENT SESSION WITH CHELSEA COACHES 2009

Development sessions will be held on the 23rd, 25th and 30th of June for our coaches commencing at 6.30 p.m. and running through to 8.30 p.m. . These sessions will be run by Chelsea coaches and will provide examples of training structures and activities used by the most advanced acadamies in the world.  These sessions have been sponsored by the club and are a must for all coaches. 

COACHES DEVELOPMENT 5/4/2009

Fourteen club coaches have been selected to participate in a Junior Licensing Course that will run at Wolter Park in June 2009.  This initiative is part of the Club's strategy to develop volunteer coaches across the entire club.  All volunteer coaches at the club are encouraged to obtain their Junior and Youth licenses in order to bring a more structured approach to coaching at all levels of the club.

NEW DUGOUTS AT BRENDALE 14/3/2009

Construction has finished on the new Brendael Dougouts on the field adjacent to the Indoor Soccer facility. The $6,500 cost of these dugous will be funded from this years art union raffle which we hope everyone in the club will support and ensure they sell at least one book.

WE WILL MISS YOU GERRY 29/8/2009

It is with utmost regret and sympathy that we advise the loss of the clubs founder and lifetime member Mr. Gerry Archer.  The Executive and Management Committee of the club would like to extend their condolences to Sheila, Lindsey, Glen, Cameron and their respective families.  Gerry was an active member of the club up until some years ago and would regularly be seen within the supporters of the club's topside.  He was an incredibly respected man by all that knew him. A fundamental essence of our club is family and community and this loss unites us in acknowledging an individual that committed so much of his time, life and energy for all members and players of our sporting clubs.   

Gerry's funeral held at Wolter Park on Friday the 29th of August at 2.00 p.m. was attended by more than 300 family, friends, current and previous members. The afternoon was filled with the famous Gerry cheer " ACE ACE ACE!" and was labeled by the family as a celebration of Gerry's life. Among the many great stories about Gerry, one grandchild told us of an incidence only days before his passing.  Gerry overheard one of his family members complaining about an individual at work which was making life difficult for her. Having overheard the story, Gerry asked for the persons name and then replied, "Don't worry love, I will take care of this, I'm about to go into the haunting business! This story, potrays the humour of a great man.

Gerry left the field to the sound of the final whistle from the ref.  The exit of the field was surrounded by a guard of honour of player's and club members wearing the club colours and then by a wall of family and friends.  Gerry, followed by a number of vintage cars, did a final lap of Wolter Park and then drove past the guard of honour to a roaring applause and upon reaching his grandchildren, they released red, white and black ballons into the sky.

Gerry's memory will be around ACE for many years to come hopefully inspiring others to develop and expand our club to it's fully potential.  We will miss you mate! 

WE DID IT - 15/08/2008

What started as a bitter disappointment as the State Government turned down our grant application for a facilities building turned our way after a meeting between our Club President Claude Sorbello, Senator George Brandis the Federal Minister of Sport and Peter Dutton.  Recognising our needs, the Federal Government promptly approved a grant for $165,000 as a contribution towards our project keeping the project alive.  This instigated the opportuinty for further negotiations with Councillor Mike Charlton and various members of Pine Rivers Council which led to another $165,000 grant towards the project.  With $330,000 in hand versus our original application for $200,000 we set about building a modern facilities building that would establish a new benchmark for the clubs future and direction.  From here it became a challange on how to get the most out of limited amounts of funds in order to build what we truly needed rather than just toilets and changerooms.  Our President and our member Ian Howie, both involved in the construction industry, set about establishing a plan where Ian would build the building whilst Claude would manage all other aspects of the project in order to save costs.  The work of many volunteers and in particular the Management Committee over many weekends saved costs and the assistance of local businesses some of which were members of the club assisted in keeping costs low.  The result is a building valued at over $1,000,000 built with $330,000 of grants, $100,000 of club funds, $30,000 worth of work donated by Ian Howie, over $100,000 worth of work donated by our President and the rest made up of voluntter assistance and business support. All the money invested by the club in this project were raised through special initiatives run by the Management Committee resulting in members not needing to make additional contributions to its construction.  This is the spirit of ACE. We acknowledge and offer special thanks to Peter Dutton, Mike Charlton and Senator Brandis. 

NORTH PINE PRESS NEW BRENDALE FACILITIES FOR ACE 13/8/2008

NEW ERA DAWNS AT CREEK 08/08/2008

BRENDALE FACILITIES BUILDING 11/01/2008

After considerable negotiation and support from Peter Dutton the club was successfull in obtaining funds that will allow the commencement of a new facilities building at the Brendale Junior fiels.  This facility will replace the temporary demountables that have been used as toilets dor the past 6 years.  The Pine Rivers Council through the leadership of Mike Charlon also provided a level of assistance which has been tremendous and has allowed the scope of the project to develop a little more.  Work commenced on the new facility in January 2008 with an expected completion of June 2008.

New Lights at Wolter Park Dec 2007

After failing the yearly light test at Wolter Park we were advised by the lighting consultants that the only way to pass the test was to replace every light on the light poles.  Unfortunately this had not been budgeted however the importance of the matter ment we had no choice on the matter.  Fortunately our inhouse electrician Steve from Laser Electric quickly stepped in to negotiate a price for the work and thanks to some assistance from the local council we were able to complete the work in time for the start of the season.  Thank Steve for your assistance.

New Goal Posts at Wolter Park and Brendale Oct 2007

Stephen Bryant and Brad Robinson designed and constructed the new goal posts that have been installed at Wolter Park and Brendale.  Their design ensures safety for players and ease of use in attaching and detaching the nets.  The club has invested more than $29,000 on new goal posts for seniors and juniors across the club.  The additional goals at Brendale have now allowed for a second full size field to be created for weekend matches. 

Irrigation System at Brendale Rooball Fields Jan 2008

After many years I'm happy to say that we have retired the big boom spray and replaced it with a set of undergroud sprinkler system that will ensure we get water to the field as opposed to the surrounding areas.  This investment of $11,500 will ensure that our Rooball fields will hold out better for our little ones during the season.