www.whittleseafc.com.au Issue 1 12 April 2012 Welcome Back A warm welcome back for the 2012 season and especially to our new players and their families. Lets make it a good one at the Eagles Nest! JUNIOR COACHES/MANAGERS FOR SEASON 2012 TEAM COACH MANAGER TRAINING DAYS/TIMES Under 9 s Michael Mann Alicia Mann Friday 0428 786 535 0428 786 535 Under 9 s Jason Robertson To be advised Friday 0430 277 585 Under 10 s Brad Ferguson Robyn Knipe Wednesday 0404 025 222 0404 025 222 Under 11 s Aaron Newport Shane Polanske Tuesday Blue 0417 590 941 0401 817 890 Under 11 s Mitch McAuley Vacancy for a Tuesday Gold 0413 102 372 Manager Under 12 s Glen Lehner Adrienne McMahon Wednesday & Friday 0407 331 775 0418 493 516 5 pm 6.30 pm Under 13 s Dave Whyte 0425 760 830 Tracey Goss 0417 363 480 Tuesday & Thursday 5.45 pm to 7.15 pm Under 14 s Luke Russell 0447 543 408 Daniel Prestopino 0411 078 830 Wednesday & Friday 5 pm 6.30 pm Under 16 s Mario Zappa 0423 877 092 Michael Somerville 0488 104 283 Tuesday & Thursday 4.45 pm to 6 pm Under 17 s Mark Allen Jenni Allen Tuesday & Thursday 0419 130 746 0417 364 428 4.45 pm to 6 pm
ROUND 1 FIXTURES - SUNDAY 15 APRIL 2012 TEAM OPPONENT START TIME BE AT GROUND LOCATION & Melway Map Ref Under 9 Gold South Morang Gold 8.45 am 8.00 am The Lakes Reserve (Main Oval) The Lakes Blvd, South Morang MAP 183 B6 Under 9 Blue West Preston Red 10.00 am 9.15 am J.E.Moore Reserve (Top Oval) Gilbert Road, Reservoir - MAP 18 E5 Under 10 Bundoora Park 11.30 am 10.45 am Bundoora Park Oval Snake Gully Drive, Bundoora - MAP 19 G1 & G2 Under 11 Gold Under 11 Blue Epping White Montmorency Black 8.45 am 8.00 am Whittlesea Showgrounds 10.00 am 9.15 am Whittlesea Showgrounds Under 12 Mernda 1.00 pm 12.00 pm Mernda Reserve Schotters Road, Mernda - MAP 309 J8 Under 13 Montmorency 11.30 am 10.45 am Whittlesea Showgrounds Under 14 Research 1.00 pm 12.00 pm Whittlesea Showgrounds Under 16 Research 3.00 pm 2.00 pm Whittlesea Showgrounds Under 17 Montmorency 3.00 pm 2.00 pm Montmorency Park (South Oval) Para Rd, Montmorency - MAP 21 B6 Remember to wear the correct shorts on match day. Home Games - Blue Shorts Away Games - White Shorts THANK YOU TO OUR 2012 SPONSORS
New Registration Fees for the 2012 Season In 2012 there will be no match day fees. There will instead be a one off membership fee. Type of Membership Single Membership Second Child Third Child Cost $200.00 $180.00 ($200 + $180 = $380 $160 ($200+ $180+ $160 = $540 Membership is capped at $540.00 for 3 or more children The 2012 Membership includes a WFC Juniors Jacket to each player Your Auskick coordinator for 2012 will be Brad Ferguson 0404 025 222 & your Development Manager will be Tom Delahunty 9435 1264. If you have any enquiries, please phone Brad or Tom or email Brad at the following link auskick@whittleseafc.com.au Days of operation: Time: Location: Dates: Saturday 9.00am 10.30 am Walker Reserve, Laurel St, Whittlesea 21 April to 30 June Mid-season break 21 July to 24 August You can register or re-register register on the Whittlesea Auskick Web Page. With all new premises at Walker Reserve, we are all excited to get the 2012 season under way. This year we hope to see more young superstars hitting the track & encourage under 9 players to stay with us to participate in an all new program. With matches against other centres planned we hope to make a more challenging & educational program that prepares our players to the highest level.
Fixtures for 2012 Season The 2012 season kicks off on Sunday 15 th of April There will be no games on the10th of June (Queens Birthday Weekend) and on the 8 Fixtures th of July (school for 2012 holiday Season break) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The season kicks off on Sunday 15 th of April There will be no games on the10th of June (Queens Birthday Weekend) and on the 8 th of July (school holiday break) Premiers 2011 Join the Under 11 boys this Sunday 15th April at 8.30 am for the unfurling of their 2011 Under 10 Red Premiership Flag and afterwards for their 1st round games v Epping at 8.45 am & Montmorency at 10 am NFL Rep. Squads Congratulations to the following boys who have been included in the initial NFL Under 14 and Under 15 representative squads Under 14 Players - Joel Brennan, Needed Matt Coen & Connor Leslie Under 15 - Luke Wilson We are looking for more players especially in the Under 9 s and Under Congratulations also to our Under 14 s coach Luke Russell who 11 s, so get onto your mates to come has been appointed as an assistant coach with the Under 14 Squad. on down and play for the Eagles in 2012 and beyond. Vacancy - Manager for Under 11 Gold Team The club is looking for someone to step up and become Team Manager for the Under 11 Gold side. Shane Polanske the Under 11 Blue Team Manager is willing to help you Parking out until on you Junior find your Match feet. Days As Shane will tell you if you want to be close to the action The - area this is in the front job of for the you. canteen will be cordoned off on junior match days for safety reasons. Your co-operation in this matter is sought. Access to parking on this side of the ground is available via McPhees Road. Players Needed We are looking for more players especially in the Under 9 s and Under 11 s, so get onto your mates to come on down and play Player for the Welfare Eagles in Officer 2012 and beyond. The NFL have decreed that each club is to appoint a Player Welfare Officer. Carolyn Deer has accepted this role and recently attended a meeting at NFL HQ to learn what is required of her. Further reports will Parking on Junior Match Days be forthcoming. The area in front of the canteen will be cordoned off on Junior match days Defibrillator for safety reasons. Machine Your co-operation in this matter is sought. Access to Your parking committee on this side is pleased of the ground to announce is available the local via Lions McPhees Club Road. have donated a defibrillator machine to the football club. Player Welfare Officer The NFL have decreed that each club is to appoint a Player Welfare Officer. Carolyn Deer has accepted this role and recently attended a meeting at NFL HQ to learn what is required of her. Further reports will be forthcoming. Defibrillator Machine Your committee is pleased to announce the local Lions Club have generously donated a defibrillator machine to the football club.
The Social Committee are looking for any ideas you may have to assist in this area. Members of the committee and their contact details are; Lisa Caldow lisac1973@bigpond.com 0425 829 828 Fiona Hollis f.hollis@rialto.com.au 0413 613 101 Donna Talbot cdtalbot@bigpond.com TRIVIA NIGHT 15th June Keep Friday the 15 th of June free - a trivia night is being organised. Tickets will be on sale soon via your Team Manager and there will be a prize for the team that sells the most tickets. Ex Demon David Schwarz will be hosting the night. More news on this event as it comes to hand. The IGA BBQ s Teams will be rostered to man the BBQ. We are required to do it on 5 Saturday mornings throughout the footy season. Your Team Manager will be in touch seeking your help when your team is rostered. Thursday night meals at the Footy Club Thursday night meals started back on the 22 nd of March and will continue for the remainder of the season! So leave your apron at home and enjoy a great meal at the Club!! You do not need to be a member or have kids play at the club. Our doors are open to anybody who wants value for money. Meals start at 6:00pm to around 8:30pm and we also have a kids menu available. Hope to see you there.
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THANK YOU TO OUR 2012 GAME DAY SPONSORS Fresco Pizza Hooked & Cooked Seafood Health Kick Café Whittlesea Chicken Barn Chooks on Church Wilson Bakehouse Bookacino Adam & B's Pizza Whittlesea Deli Café Whittlesea Bakehouse Whittlesea DVD NewseXpress Whittlesea Starfish Seafood Elisa's Family Bistro Whittlesea Country Club Challenge Paintball & Laser Skirmish Whittlesea Football Club 28 Church St WHITTLESEA 3 Church St WHITTLESEA 59 Church St WHITTLESEA Shop 2/75 Church St WHITTLESEA Shop 2/56 Church St WHITTLESEA Shop 3/56 Church St WHITTLESEA 61 Church St WHITTLESEA Shop 1/56 Church St WHITTLESEA 1 Church St WHITTLESEA 34 Church St WHITTLESEA 40 Church St WHITTLESEA 57 Church St WHITTLESEA 26 Church St WHITTLESEA 20 Laurel St WHITTLESEA 180 Humevale Rd WHITTLESEA 315 South Mountain Rd WALLAN EAST Canteen Showgrounds WHITTLESEA THANK YOU TO OUR 2012 TEAM SPONSORS Under 9 s Blue Under 9 s Gold Under 10 s Heenan s Building Services, To be advised Whittlesea Physiotherapy Under 11 s Blue MLB Building - Period Building & Renovations Under 11 s Gold Parr Motor Sports Under 12 s Under 13 s Under 14 s Under 16 s Under 17 s JBT Contracting To be advised Kinross Farm Mason White McDougall Real Estate AUW Building Supplies Coaches Sponsor OPSM Shorts Sponsor Whittlesea Timber
WHITTLESEA JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB Sponsors Directory Rahan Constructions www.rahan.com.au 9418 7755 info@rahan.com.au BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION Heenan s Building Services 72 Black Flat Rd, Whittlesea 9716 3318 h-b-s@bigpond.com AUW Building Supplies 80 Albert St, Preston 9470 2855 www.auwbs.com sales@auwbs.com MLB Building - Period Building & Renovations 0402 099 909 9462 6257 (Fax) CONTRACTING & EARTHMOVING ENTERTAINMENT JBT Contracting Services Pty Ltd (Civil Contracting) 0407 324 259 jbt2@bigpond.com Funfields 2365 Plenty Rd, Whittlesea 9716 1078 www.funfields.com.au Champions Supa IGA 1-22 Church St, Whittlesea 9716 2005 www.iga.com FOOD & BEVERAGE Beraldo Coffee Kinross Farm 2110 Whittlesea-Yea Rd, Kinglake West 5780 1242 www.kinrossfarm.com.au LABELS K & G Labels 9716 3366 www.kglabels.com.au 15 Millenium Park, Whittlesea sales@kglabels.com.au MOTOR SPORTS Parr Motor Sports parrmotorsports@yahoo.com.au 9460 7798 www.parrmotorsports.com NEWSAGENCY OPTOMETRIST NewsXpress Whittlesea 9716 2060 OPSM 9716 3268 57 Church St, Whittlesea Shop 3, 66 Church St, Whittlesea PHYSIOTHERAPY Whittlesea Physiotherapy 77 Church St Whittlesea 9716 2250 REAL ESTATE Mason White McDougall 9716 3300 39-41 Church St, Whittlesea SPORTS NAB/AFL Auskick www.aflauskick.com.au TIMBER Whittlesea Timber 33 Laurel St, Whittlesea 9716 3433 9716 3355 (fax) www.whittleseatimber.com.au sales@whittleseatimber.com.au
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