GEELONG REGION WEEKLY CLUB CORNER

Vol 1. No. 8 (Wednesday Dec 13, 2017)

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

FFV GEELONG/GEELONG REGION FOOTBALL COMMITTEE (GRFC)

- DATES for Game Training and Skills Training coaching courses have been locked in for March 2018

The two day Game Training Certificate course will be staged on the weekend of the 3-4 March at Howard Glover Reserve in East Geelong. Aimed at coaches who train 13-17 year old players, the Game Training Phase involves the coach’s aim being the development of tactical awareness, perception and decision making through a game related approach to training.

The Skills Training Certificate course, which likewise goes for two days, will be held at the same venue on the weekend of 24-25 March. The Skills Training phase is intended for coaches training 9-13 year old players, with the coach focussing on building a solid foundation of technical skill.

To book your spot, go to either of the two links below:

Skill Training Certificate - https://education-ffa.sportingpulse.com/event.asp?EIDMC=1306201&MenuID=%2f17038%2f0

Game Training Certificate - https://education-ffa.sportingpulse.com/event.asp?EIDMC=1506207&MenuID=%2f17038%2f0

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!

BREAKWATER EAGLES

- CALLING all women! Breakwater Eagles SC is happy to announce that Geelong's Gym will be sponsoring the women’s team in 2018, this means that registrations will be half price at only $135!

If you are interested in playing or know anyone that’s keen please contact Tanya on 0404 054 918. Hopefully we can get a team up and going.

Thank you once again to Geelong's Gym and Go Eagles!

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 TONIGHT (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: 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.