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AUCKLAND ......... 84 DAYS TO GO!
As the annual Croatian Soccer Tournament draws closer, the Croatian Soccer Federation of Australia and New Zealand are ecstatic with the number of teams and Miss Croatia Australia & New Zealand entrants registered so far.
Stela Krivicic, Secretary of the Croatian Soccer Federation announced this week that 11 clubs have registered an entrant to vie for the title of Miss Croatia Australia & New Zealand 2010. “It is great to see this prestigious event have 11 entrants this year. The competition seems to be getting bigger and bigger each year. This is not a “beauty pageant” as such, but a competition which showcases young active Croatian girls in our community. We are looking for an outgoing confident girl who will be able to represent our community not only in our local community but in the wider Australian and New Zealand community at various functions and events,” stated Stela Krivicic.
MISS CROATIA AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND ENTRANTS 2010
St Albans Dinamo Croatia Adelaide North Geelong Auckland Croatia
Dandenong City Gold Coast Gospic Bears Zagreb Hurtsville
King Tomislav Brisbane Croatia Gwelup Croatia
Registration for this year's Croatian Soccer Tournament closes on July 31 st and many clubs have already registered to participate in the tournament. “With only a few weeks left to register, we have a record number of teams gearing up for the soccer tournament,' said an excited Stela Krivicic. “Eighteen teams are on the register, with many of the bigger clubs participating (including Melbourne Knights and Croatia Deakin First Teams). With still a number of clubs who participate each year yet to register, it is important that clubs register as soon as possible, as it allows the Savez and the Host Club enough time to not only complete fixtures but also to work out the logistics for the actual tournament.”
MALE TEAMS
| Auckland Croatia (2 teams) | Croatia Deakin (2 teams) | Dalmacija Sydney (1 team) |
| Glenroy Split (1 team) | Gospic Bears (1 team) | Melbourne Knights (1 team) |
| Melbourne Tornado Zadar (1 team) | Vukovar (1 team) | Wednesday Knights (1 team) |
FEMALE TEAMS
Auckland Croatia |
Croatia Deakin |
Dalmacija Sydney |
Gospic Bears |
Gwelup Garda |
Edensor Park |
Melbourne Knights |
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With less than three months remaining until the beginning of this historic tournament, excitement is certainly building for the very first Tournament to be held in New Zealand. According to those close to organisers and with relatives or friends in New Zealand, this year's festivities will have all the best Croatians and in this case, Kiwis have to offer. It truly looks like one not to be missed.
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Auckland Croatia Official Logo of 36th Annual Croatian Soccer Tournament of Australia and New Zealand.
A well thought of yet simple design depicting the location, the sport and our heritage. Congratulations to the team in New Zealand on their progress so far. All aspects are under control and Auckland awaits the Aussie assault with open arms. Remember to register your teams and Miss Croatia entrants ASAP. If you have queries relating to your flights and travel remember to contact SkyAir Services the official travel partner of the Annual Croatian Soccer tournament. Hope your seasons are going well and may the best team win and may the best team be yours.
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a long time supporter and contributor to the Croatian Community especially the soccer clubs has thrown their support behind Croatian Soccer Federation of Australia and New Zealand 36th Annual Tournament in New Zealand. Member clubs will benefit not only with the impeccable service and support that SkyAir Services provide but they will also receive special rates for their team's travel and accommodation needs. No doubt your club or a club you know of has benefitted from SkyAir Services providing prizes for Miss Coratia raffles and the like and we at Croatian Soccer Federation of Australia and New Zealand are also able to say we have the kind support of SkyAir Services and passing on the benefit to the Member Clubs. SkyAir have the details regarding the tournament dates so don't hesitate, please call SkyAir on 03 9699 9355 or 02 9672 1168, alternatively you can visit their website on www.skyair.biz. If you require more details locally within New Zealand, please feel free to visit www.croatianclub.co.nz or email secretary@croatianclub.co.nz to get more details of the ground, its location and closest amenities. Likewise I'm sure our friends over the Tasman would like to hear from you and you can call 0011 64 09 836 6550 and ask for Branko Torbarina or Nik Posa.
We wish everyone well for the 2010 season and look forward to the many responses of registration coming up in April. If indication of the amount of pre booked travel is anything to go by then we feel this will be yet another tournament success story that we can all be proud of.
Thank you, Savez.
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