Well, we are half way through February and two months away from the scheduled date for Round 1. There's been plenty of activity happening at the club - although we have been put temporarily on hold during the latest five day lockdown.
Football Update
The Ballarat FNL fixture was released a few weeks back, with Round 1 scheduled for Saturday 17 April, at home against Melton South. The full fixture can be viewed on our website or social media. Practice match details are currently being finalised, but they are scheduled to commence in just over a month with games on March 20 & 27, and April 10.
Both the male and female teams started training on Monday 1 February. There is always plenty of room for new players to make their way down - Monday nights for everyone at 6pm (male teams on Oval 1, female teams on Synthetic Oval) with the boys also having training on Thursday night from 6pm starting on the main oval. We will revert to the traditional Tuesday and Thursday as we draw closer to Round 1.
Note: Keep an eye on our social media for info regarding a return to training following the current Victorian lockdown - training is cancelled until restrictions are eased.
Golf Day
The Meltonians have been working hard to plan our 2021 Autumn Golf Day.
Join us for a round of golf, plus a BBQ at the Melton Valley Golf Club on Sunday 28 March from midday onwards.
All the details for the day can be found on our website or call Lucas Alaimo on 0468 851 608. Get your team together for what will be a great day.
Sportsco VIP Night
Our Sportsco VIP night is scheduled for Friday 26 February from 6pm at the Woodgrove store. Head in for great savings across the store for all Bloods players and members.
Bloods Face Masks
We still have a small quantity of Bloods Face Masks left. Any Bloods fans who are interested in purchasing one please jump online to order via the link below. $22 each, payment via credit card, and we will get them to you ASAP either a delivery if around Melton or via post. Masks will be part of our life for much of 2021 so if you'd like to show your support for the club, make sure you get in quickly.
Sponsors
Nabby is always happy to hear from potential partners, so if you’d like to join the Bloods as a sponsor please give him a call or email the club.
A full list of Melton FNC sponsors can be found on our website - we encourage our members to use these partners where possible and support businesses who support our club.
From the Vault
We've just put up some highlights of the 2001 Senior Grand Final on Youtube, when we defeated Melton South by 138 points. The team will get together some time this year for a re-union, however in the meantime enjoy these highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCiCyI33oB0
People's Choice Community Raffle
The Melton Bloods have signed up for the People's Choice Community lottery. The lottery closes this week (Friday 19th February). It's just $2 a ticket with all money purchased via the link below being returned to the club. There's no minimum number of tickets you need to buy, or any other fees attached so jump on and buy 1 ticket if you can! If every Bloods member buys just 1 ticket we'll do alright out of it. There's plenty of prizes up for grabs, so jump on the page and have a look.
To Purchase your ticket click this link: https://communitylottery.peopleschoice.com.au/products/melton-football-netball-club-inc?_pos=1&_sid=0623b871c&_ss=r
Horse Tipping Competition
Re-launch of our horse tipping competition is due very soon - stay tuned to our social media and website for confirmation of our start date and more information.
Choice Hotels Program
The Bloods have joined the Choice Sports Program who will give a commission to the Club for all accommodation booked by our members and supporters for stays at Choice Hotels. In addition, the room rates given to our members, supporters and friends will also be discounted.
For your bookings to qualify they need to be made using the link: www.choicehotels.com.au/login/00544060
From there, search for accommodation at your chosen location and dates as you would normally, then make sure you select the Preferred Customer Savings Rate option.
This program gives our Club an opportunity to raise some additional revenue so if you are heading away, please have a look at their website first to see if there is one of their branded hotels in your chosen destination throughout Australia. Contact Jamo for more information or if you need any assistance.
Sporting Globe Team Sponsorship Program
The Bloods have also signed up to the Sporting Globe Team Sponsorship Program. If you are heading to a Sporting Globe venue around Australia while on holidays, you can help the Bloods raise some funds. Simply download their app (links below), once you’ve done that register yourself as a member and select Watergardens as your ‘home location’ and then find “Melton Bloods FNC” under the Team Sponsorship list. Then it’s as simple as scanning your barcode when making a purchase at any of the locations across Australia.
If you’re already a member of TSG but need to change your club head into My Details on the app and change your location and team as above.
APP - https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/sporting-globe/id1077184775
GOOGLE PLAY - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sportingglobe.sportingglobe
That's all for this edition of Bloods Banter. Stay safe and well, and we look forward to all being back together at the footy and netball very, very soon!
GO BLOODS!!!
Last Modified on 17/02/2021 09:27