GOFC are pleased to have been appointed by the delegates of the GRFC associated clubs to administer Geelong representative teams (Boys and Girls) on their behalf. The teams will take part in the CLFA Country Championships held in Bendigo over the Queen’s Birthday weekend (11^th, 12th & 13^th of June).

We will be entering teams in the following age groups: 

Boys Under 12 (Born 2004/05): Girls Under 12 (Born 2004/05)

Boys Under 14 (Born 2002/03): Girls Under 14 (Born 2002/03)

Boys Under 16 (Born 2000/01): Girls Under 16 (Born 2000/01)

Coaches have been selected and they are as follows:

 Under 12 Girls            Tony Horrocks - Leone Smith

Under 14 Girls             Ivan Kovacev - TBC

Under 16 Girls             Jason Van Berkel – Rhett Joy

 

Under 12 Boys             Colin Drain – Gary Harper

Under 14 Boys             Colin Paton – Dean Graham

Under 16 Boys             Andy Ingham – Jack Pedler

GOFC Coaches           Mike Chapman – Pete Bradley

We are seeking expressions of interest for the trial process and encourage all eligible players to register.

PLEASE NOTE: NPL/WNPL players from the Geelong region are ineligible for these squads.

 Trial Dates: PLEASE READ INFORMATION CAREFULLY...

• Trials to be conducted week of Monday April 18^th – Friday April 22^nd
• Open to all 2016 registered Geelong based club players.
• 2 trials per age group
• Boys – Monday – Wednesday (to be confirmed)
• Girls – Monday – Friday (to be confirmed)
• Venues and times to Be confirmed
• No local club kits to be worn at trials
• Players to register in their relevant squads (based on year of birth)
  

Registration Process:

• Eligible players are requested to register for the trials by email to

coaching@gofc.com.au

Email “subject” should read   RCC Trial (squad trialling for) and name ie

RCC Trial U12 Boys Lionel Messi

Email should include the following information –

Players Name      

Date of Birth

Registered club

Contact phone number

Goalkeeper?   Y/N

• Trials will consist of a combination of small/medium and full size games and players will be assessed by the appointed coaches – GOFC coaches and technical directors from the Geelong based NPL and WNPL clubs.

At the conclusion of the trials

• Final squad of 15 (plus two emergencies) will be selected by coaches in conjunction with independent selectors. All successful players will be notified by Saturday April 23^rd and will need to confirm position (with payment by April 29^th). (Teams need to be submitted to CLFA by this date)

• Cost per player will be $275 which will include playing kit, tracksuit top, boot bag, association affiliation costs, team entry fees, referee fees, coaching and equipment.
• Unsuccessful players will receive an email but unfortunately due to the expected number of player’s individual feedback will not be provided.
  
• Players and parents are responsible for all transport and accommodation for training and the weekend.

Player, coach and parent commitment is as follows:

• 5 X Training sessions (1 per week) Commencing week of Monday May 9^th (Training night/time and venue to be confirmed)
• Weekend in Bendigo – 11/12/13^th of June

Any Questions Please email - coaching@gofc.com.au

or call Pete on 0434 945170 or Mike 0421 734929