GEELONG REGION WEEKLY CLUB CORNER

Vol 1. No. 5 (Wednesday Nov 22, 2017)

What’s happening at your Geelong Region football club....?

FFV GEELONG/GEELONG REGION FOOTBALL COMMITTEE (GRFC)

- AS PART of the historic visit to Geelong by the Australian Women’s Football team the Matildas, this coming weekend, a very special Girls only ALDI MiniRoos Kick-Off Program will be held on Saturday morning at Deakin University in Waurn Ponds.

Registrations will commence at 8:30am, which will then be immediately followed by the participants joining in small-sided games on the pristine synthetic pitches which form part of the multi-million dollar Deakin University Sports Precinct.

The morning’s program will also involve some skills sessions and specialised drills.

In addition to the ALDI MiniRoos Kick-Off program, there will be some inflatable shooting targets that will also provide the kids with loads of entertainment.

Immediately following the conclusion of the program at 11:30pm, a selection of Matildas will be in attendance to sign autographs and have their photo taken with the lucky MiniRoos program attendees.

This is an incredible opportunity for any girls of MiniRoos age (6-11 years) - either those that were registered to play last year or are thinking about taking up the sport in 2018 – to be part of an incredible experience, as well as meet a selection of Australia’s best female Senior players ahead of the Matildas’ big clash with China at Geelong’s GMHBA Stadium on Sunday (kick-off at 4:30pm).

There is NO COST for any young girls to be involved.

The ALDI MiniRoos Kick-Off Program (Girls Only) is aimed at girls ages 4-11. This will be an opportunity for the girls to enjoy a 60 minute session, develop new skills, create new friendships and have a heap of fun! To sign up, simply click on the following link...
https://form.jotform.co/73120755507857

ARMSTRONG UNITED FC

- As 2018 rapidly approaches, it is time to begin planning for the inaugural season of the Geelong region’s newest club – Armstrong United FC. The Pelicans are seeking expressions of interest from prospective players, parents, supporters, coaches and volunteers for the 2018 season. 
With plans for teams in the local leagues (Miniroos, Juniors, Seniors and Womens) we are seeking contact from any interested individuals. 
If you are interested in playing or supporting Armstrong United FC in any capacity next year please email your contact details to contact.armstrongunitedfc@gmail.com. 
We will be distributing details regarding our 2018 plans very soon!

BARWON HEADS

- If you’re interested in playing football/soccer for the approaching 2018 season and you’re still looking for a club, or you’re unhappy where you’re currently playing, then this could be the most important thing you read all day.....

Here's why... Barwon Heads SC on the Bellarine, one of Geelong's friendliest and social community clubs, is looking for new players to join our growing squad for the 2018 season. We are looking for players interested in playing both Men's Division 1 and Women's Division 1…

The club is proud of our friendly, sociable & welcoming atmosphere! We are a growing club who will be celebrating our 10th year next season. Come along and be part of the future of our club.

Amongst the playing group, ages range from teenagers to veterans in their 40s. The club has players from all backgrounds, of all nationalities and come from the Bellarine and Geelong.

Everyone is welcome at BHSC regardless of your playing standard or fitness & Goalkeepers at all levels are especially sought. So, if you love everything football (just like we do) then BHSC could very well be the club for you!

Why not email us your details today to bhscsecretary@gmail.com

BELLARINE SHARKS

- Bellarine Sharks are staging an off-season Kick Around. This program is FREE and will be based on the Aldi MiniRoos format of learning the game of Soccer through having fun in a friendly environment for children aged between 4 and 11. The program will be conducted at various communities around the Bellarine to build Soccer skills through games and simple drills delivered in an engaging environment

Two sessions have already been held in Portalington and Drysdale. Further Sessions will be held at:

- Point Lonsdale, 26th November (9am to 10:30am)

- St Leonards, 10th December (9am to 10:30am)

For further information, contact Bobbie via email at: BEvans@ecmelb.catholic.edu.au

CORIO BAY

- CORIO Bay Soccer Club is seeking coaches for season 2018, as well as any interested players for its Seniors Men’s and Women’s teams wishing to play.

The Cobras are hoping to get another Division 3 Men’s side up and running for next season as well as looking at expanding its fledgling Junior (Miniroos) program at the Evans Reserve based club, so we are on the lookout for more players in all categories.

All interested persons can contact the secretary Anne Gottardo via email at etsnet@bigpond.com

DEAKIN DUCKS

- DEAKIN Ducks FC is currently looking for coaches for all of their Men’s and Women’s senior teams in the local Geelong Region leagues. Any and all people interested in coaching a fantastic group of talented and excited players with the Deakin Ducks in the 2018 season are welcome to give an expression of interest to the club.

Please send your inquiries and expressions of interest to secretary.deakinducks@gmail.com or message the Deakin Ducks Facebook page.

DRYSDALE SC

 

- DRYSDALE SC is gearing up for a huge 2018 season as we move into our new home ground at the Drysdale Sporting Precinct (two pitches with full lighting and clubrooms) which is on track to be ready for February 2018. Drysdale’s senior teams (Men’s and Women’s) will start pre-season training in early December, with the Juniors to begin sessions in January 2018. A social and inclusive club which prides itself on everyone enjoying their football, Drysdale SC welcomes any interested players to come and join one of the fastest growing clubs in the region. 

Drysdale will be advertising for coaches in the next few weeks. Any interested players or coaches should visit our club website on drysdalesc.com, visit the clubs Facebook page or email: info@drysdalesc.com

GEELONG RANGERS

 

- GEELONG Rangers Soccer Club’s new Women’s team coach Michael Opperman is looking forward to coaching the girls in 2018 in the local Geelong Region competition.

 

We are still looking for players to join this first year squad. Ruby McCloskey and Georgia Mackus are excited to be back at Rangers, after playing WNPL for a couple of years. Please come along and be part of this exciting new chapter for Geelong Rangers.

 

Any questions or enquiries, please email: liamxlou@bigpond.net.au

- RANGERS will begin their 2018 State League Two Men’s campaign with pre season training on December 5th, we invite all current and new players to training. Rangers will be continuing where it left off last season, building a side that will push for promotion in season 2018.  Rangers will also continue with its development squad that has produced some of the best young talent in Geelong. If you are looking for a change, challenge or looking for first team experience, come and join the Geelong Rangers Family as the club continues to set the standard of a pathway for young talent.

When: 5th December 2017

Time:   7pm Start

Where: Myers Reserve, Creamery Rd, Bell Post Hill

Further December Dates: 7th, 9th, 12th, 14th, 16th, 19th, 21st.

Saturdays will be 9:30am, Location TBC.

Return 4th Jan 2018

NORTH GEELONG WARRIORS

- NORTH Geelong Warriors is seeking interested players who wish to join its Senior WOMEN’S team for the 2018 season.

After having a large amount of players selected into the newly formed WNPL side Galaxy United FC from its 2016 Women’s State League 1 side, the club turned to building its vision via the junior pathways and has experienced a terrific growth period in the last two years.

In 2018, two of North Geelong’s junior girl’s sides finished in the finals, with the Under 12s taking out the premiership, with several players taking out end-of-season honours in Golden Boot and League Best and Fairest awards.

With some aspiring juniors coming through, they will need more players to join them, as the club re-establishes its Senior Women’s side to participate in the local Geelong competition.

If you’re interested in keeping fit, having fun and developing your football skills, submit your interest!

Expressions of interest can be filled out at: https://form.jotform.co/72950063472860

Alternatively, you can contact Josip Zilic via email: zilafive@gmail.com

SURFSIDE WAVES

- SURFSIDE Waves are very keen to speak to any accredited or aspiring coaches to join us at Shell Road Ocean Grove for season 2018. Our inclusion and community minded club offers a great platform to inspire and advance young people on their sporting pathway.

Coaching positions have opened up for Women’s Div 1 and Div 2, Men’s Div 2 as well as junior levels from Miniroos U11 to U15’s for both boys and girls.

Successfully appointed non-accredited coaches will have their coaching badges covered by the club.

Surfside Waves continues to grow each season, fielding teams in Miniroos, U12/13/14/16/18 Boys and U12/16 Girls as well as Women’s and Men’s Senior teams.

We encourage all those with an interest in playing soccer (football) on the Bellarine to contact the club via our Facebook page or email info@surfsidewaves.org for more information.