GEELONG REGION WEEKLY CLUB CORNER

Vol 1. No. 7 (Thursday Dec 7, 2017)

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

FFV GEELONG/GEELONG REGION FOOTBALL COMMITTEE (GRFC)

- The Final GRFC Delegates’ Meeting for the year was held on Monday night at Howard Glover Reserve. The Minutes from the Meeting will be sent out to all clubs by the end of this week. All clubs are urged to send through their updated Club Contacts list as soon as possible.

The next GRFC Delegates’ meeting is not scheduled to take place until Monday February 5 next year.

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

Three sessions have already been held in Portalington, Point Lonsdale and Drysdale. One further session will be held this coming Sunday (10^th December) at St Leonards from 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 in the local Geelong Region league in season 2018.

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

ELCHO PARK CARDINALS

- ELCHO PARK Cardinals FC will be holding one more registration day during the month of December for the Elcho Park Cardinals’ MiniRoos and Juniors teams for the upcoming 2018 Geelong Region Season. This will be held on WEDNESDAY 13th December.

Time: 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Location: Elcho Park clubrooms, Gibbons Rd (Lara)

Deposit payment for registration: $30 (Mandatory payment to lock in your spot for 2018)

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 began their 2018 State League Two Men’s campaign with pre season training on Tuesday. We invite all current and new players to attend upcoming training sessions during December. 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.

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

Where: Myers Reserve, Creamery Rd, Bell Post Hill

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.