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Doveton special soccer school are back from the goodwill China soccer trip, our players enjoyed a fantastic soccer trip, our first game in Beijing was against the Sport and Recreation Beijing institute for peoples with a disabilities , we meet many athletes who represent China in internationals events with many gold medals for China, the soccer game finishes Doveton s.s.s 7–China Sport Recreation 2 . The second game was against XI’AN Gaoxin Middle School the population in the school is 6.000 students and 400 teachers ,the day was really unforgeable for everyone of us, the opening ceremony was very professional with many speeches from the local government and the both national anthem played , the game was very friendly and both country show the sportsmanship in the end Doveton won 5-3 in the half time they present a ten minutes show with the pompon girls from the school, I was really impressed with the way they welcome the Australia team and I wish in Victoria we can get more attention when disable soccer teams join together in some special days , Shanghai was very relaxing and our group enjoy the beautiful city . I would like to thanks players,carers and family also to our supporters for financial help and from the bottom of my hart big thank you to our president and vice-president Wendy Phillips and Cristina Loyola fantastic job well done,to Paul Phillips as a coach thank you and my immense gratitude to.Charlie and Shorey for all the help I got from them and made my trip coordinator more easy, thanks to everyone to made one of my dream come reality. Once again thank you so much.

Last Saturday 4th of May Doveton Special Soccer School participated with two team at the Football Victoria all abilities gala day 2019. Everybody enjoyed the day not only for the games but also we meet again many friends ,congratulation to all the players and big thank you to our coach’s and team manager, also thank you so much to all the families for support the players and our club. Thank you very much to Sharon Wong from Football Victoria for organized a fantastic day of soccer.

On behalf of DSSS I would like to thank the VPSC for another great game. 17 years still ongoing.
It’s such a special day for the players.
We enjoyed a BBQ together after the game at the Box Hill Police Station. I’m pleased to say no one was arrested on the day.
A huge Thank you to Senior Sargent Ron Sinclair and all the police members, also thank you to the photographer on the day

As Director of Soccer it is my grant pleasure to announce that under our community program.

“Increase sport and social participation for people with special needs”

We offer free soccer training for members of Specials School, organization working with peoples with special needs and individual’s male or female from different communities.

You can express your interest to participate in the soccer clinic and games contacting me by email soccercoach2@hotmail.com …. remember all clinics will be free of charge.

Training is every Saturdays

When start: Saturday 27th of April 2019

When Finnish: Saturday 29th of June 2019

Where: Soccer5s

Address: 29 Brindley Street, Dandenong South, Victoria 3175

Time: From 1.30 pm to 3 pm

All participant needs to wear on the day t/shirt, short and runners or soccer boots,

We will provide bibs, training equipment’s also sun protection cream and water.

Join us and enjoy learning how to play the beautiful game called soccer.

Director of Soccer

As Director of Soccer and supporter the women’s rights , I want  to showcase that women should be able to be active in sport whenever, wherever and however they choose, without being judged for how they look, how good they are or how sweaty they get.

D.S.S.S through your School involvement can make more females aware the campaign of our club offer and encourage more women to participate in more social, fun soccer trainings and games.                                                                                                                                   I like to take this opportunity to welcome any females who like to play soccer in our club.

You can express your interest to participate in the first come and try soccer clinic contacting me by email soccercoach2@hotmail.com               the event will be free of charge.

When: Saturday 30^th of March 2019

Where:  Soccer5s

Address:  29 Brindley Street, Dandenong South, Victoria 3175

Time:   From 11am to 1pm

Due to  High demand I recommend  everybody to  register your name.

Last Friday November 23th was my pleasure to receive special nomination

in a wonderful presentation night run for

Greyhound Community Fund.

Once again thanks to all the members of the Community Fund for the Award.

On the 17th November DSSS held its 24th dinner dance.

A wonderful night was had by all and a wonderful event was made possible by our volunteers, once again thank you everybody.

Doveton Special Soccer School team travel to Greensborough last weekend to participate @ the first special needs community cup with two teams It was another fantastic fun day of soccer the  players from DSSS who again took the points and trophy with a 16-1 victory over the senior team and very encourage second place our intermediate/low skills team . A special thanks to the organizador DOC-Academy FC and also we like to thanks to all the families and friends for travel far away and support the players.

Thanks a lot to the coach’s ,Jeff,Peter and Milton .

Congratulation to everyone involved @ the day.

Also as a director of soccer is my pleasure to announce the confirmation of Doveton Special Soccer School trip to play in China @2019

We are excited to announce that Doveton Special Soccer School will be traveling to China in May 2019.     This is a fantastic opportunity for our players to play soccer and learn about other cultures and realise a dream to represent Australia overseas.    At this stage we have 12 players, carers and family members as well as coaches, chaperones and the event organiser traveling. Around 25 people will be traveling.       3 games of soccer have been organised and lots of sightseeing in between also a night in Disneyland. See itinerary below.                                                                                                             We are hoping to raise $30,000.00 to put towards the cost of the trip, we would love to raise enough funds to fully cover the cost of each player, so if you would like to support the club or if you know of any business that would like to contribute in any way please contact our director of soccer Juan Carlos Loyola OAM by sending a email to soccercoach2@hotmail.com

We are grateful for the team of people who are working hard to bring this all together, it’s a huge undertaking.    We wish create a friendship with China and maybe host a sister team here in Australia in the future.

Please Share our news with your family and friends and we will keep you updated with any new developments.

China Trip 2019 Information

Day 1: Morning flight. Check in at the hotel in Beijing at night.

Day 2: One day tour to Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Jingshan Park, evening dinner

Day 3: Beijing Football Club and Australian Football Club Match, farewell dinner.

Day 4: Great Wall Tour, China General Assembly Welcome Dinner

Day 5: Bullet train to Xi’an,

Day 6: Xi’an Football Club VS Australian Football Club

Day 7: Terra-Cotta Warriors and day tour.

Day 8: Flight to Shanghai, Disneyland evening.

Day 9: Shanghai Football Club vs Australian Football Club

Day 10: Day tour in Shanghai.

Day 11: Flight back to Melbourne

Day 12: In the morning in Melbourne

Beijing , Xi’an , and  Shanghai  Doveton Special Soccer School China Soccer Tour.

From  May 10th to 22nd  2019.