Newly Formed North West Sydney Football Is Set To Become One Of The largest Associations In NSW

The Gladesville Hornsby Football Association(GHFA) and North West Sydney Women’s Football Association (NWSWF) have merged to form North West Sydney Football Ltd (NSWF).

The historic merger will see NWSF become one of the largest Associations in NSW with a projected combined playing membership of over 15,500.

GHFA has origins dating back to 1952 and has grown to 30 clubs and 12,400 members.

The association is a mixed competition with girls and boys playing together in ALDI MiniRoos and in junior age groups, as well as supporting a representative program through GHFA Spirit FC, which has teams in the Men’s NPL2, NPL Youth, SAP and AYL competitions.

NWSWF was formed in 1981 and has now grown to 103 ALDI MiniRoos teams, 61 Junior teams and 68 Senior teams.

The NWS Koalas have teams in the NPL NSW Women’s competition, SAP and also runs an all abilities program called PINK (PLAY, INTERACT, NETWORK, KICK).

The new Association will simplify administration for their member-clubs and volunteers and provide greater resources for the development of all forms of football, including women’s competitions.

Football NSW CEO, Stuart Hodge, praised both Associations on all their hard work and efforts in getting this merger off the ground.

“Football NSW congratulates the Boards and management of both Associations on the work they have done so far to bring two of our key stakeholders together.

“We are all about unifying the code as one in ensuring the sport of football continues to grow and develop in a positive direction.”