Sunshine Heights Football Club

Welcome to season 2013, a landmark year for our great club.

2013 marks a new beginning for the senior teams as we make the return to the second division with a renewed and youthful list and newly appointed coach, Daniel Xuereb at the helm. We’re very lucky to have Daniel, a life-long Sunshine Heights man with the skills and credentials to lead the next generation of SHFC players to on-field success.

We are also extremely proud to announce the beginning of a new junior program at Sunshine Heights. Through the hard work and generosity of individual volunteers with the support of corporate sponsors, the Brimbank City Council and AFL Victoria, the program offers children at the under 9 and under 11 level a chance to get their start in football, regardless of the cultural or financial barriers that may otherwise stand in their way. We are very proud to have the opportunity to be a part of an initiative that will cement our club’s reputation as a valued and respected part of both the local community and broader sporting community.

Coaching appointments for Juniors are underway, with Renato Olivieri, our 2012 Auskick coach and coordinator stepping in to the role for under 11s and a current vacancy for under 9s. Anyone interested in coaching the kids should contact Michael Grima, our football manager, on 0421 257 256.

New players for Seniors, Reserves, under 11s or under 9s are all very welcome. Just turn up to training on the following nights and join in:

Juniors (u11s & u9s) – Tuesday & Friday 4.45pm – 6.00pm

Seniors/Reserves – Tuesday & Thursday 6.00pm – 7.30pm

All training sessions are at Ainsworth Reserve, Glengala Road, Sushine West.

Behind the scenes, a combination of the old guard of volunteers and a few fresh faces are working tirelessly to ensure that the season goes off without a hitch. Among the new helpers, I’m please to say that Dan “QLD” Ward has taken over website design and will launch a new site very soon. In the mean time, please check back regularly and feel free to contact me directly if you have any SHFC questions.

John Stewart

SHFC President 2013

Mobile: 0435 964 792

john.stewart@aurizon.com.au

Pre season training for 2012 commences on Monday January 23rd at Ainsworth Reserve Glengala Rd.

Get to training and get HUGE like JUNIOR!!!!!

All Monday sessions will be held at Ainsworth and Wednesday sessions will be held at Balmoral Reserve Mt Derrimut.

All Training sessions start at 6:00pm and  players are required to bring the following:

1.    Runners

2.    Boots

3.    2 x SOLID house bricks

4.    Training Singlet (Will be available to purchase at training for $20)

#If you are unable to attend or need any other information please contact Ando on

0414768304

All players, officials and supporters of the Sunshine Heights Football Club are invited to “Meet the Coach”.

Glengala Hotel (Function room)

Friday November 4th, 7:00pm

Please come along and introduce yourself to Mark Anderson, our new senior coach. Mark will be outling his plans for pre season training and the rest of the season. If you have any friends that are interested in having a kick in 2012 please bring them along.

The committee of the Sunshine Heights Football are pleased to announce Mark Anderson as senior coach of the club. Mark has an impressive resume as a player, playing at both Geelong Amatuers and Geelong West from 1994 – 2006 followed by 4 seasons in the EDFL at Taylors Lakes, Tullamarine and Airport West. Mark has also held a number of coaching possitions:

Geelong West Playing Assistant Coach

Taylors Lakes Playing Assistant Coach

Tullamarine Playing Assistant Coach

Airport West Playing Assistant Coach (2010)

Airport West Co Coach (Non playing 2011)

Over the coming weeks there will be a meet the coach day (or night) and Mark will also be arranging one on one meetings with all players to outline plans for pre season and the rest of 2012. Please check this site for details which will be updated as soon as they are finalised.

Sunshine Heights Football Club Annual General Meeting

Date: Monday November 14th

Time: 7:00PM

Location: Glengala Hotel (Function Room)

All positions are vacant and there are a number of important roles to be filled. If you are interested in filling a position please come along and offer your support. The club needs as many people as possible to assist if we are to move forward.

# Thumbs up from the u18 B&F winner!!

Congratulations to Nick Mallia on winning his 4th Brian Stafford Medal ( a club record). Also congatulations to all other ward winners from the 2011 season.

SENIORS

1st Nick Mallia

2nd Fadi Qunqar

3rd Danny Harraca

4th Robbie Greto

5th Ozzy

RESERVES

1st Frank Martin

2nd Scott Mizzi

3rd Anthony Kyriakou

4th Stevie Walters

5th Boxy

U18

1st Aaron McLoughlan

2nd Justin Zahra

3rd Shadi Qunqar

4th John Lotolua

5th Harley Smith

Robie Greto

This weekend at home against North Footscray we have 3 milestone matches:

• Robie Greto’s 350th
• Camma’s 300th
• Aussie’s 100th

So get down to the ground and support the Mighty Dragons for this great occasion!

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

On behalf of the Sunshine Heights Football Committee I would like to welcome everyone back for season 2011. It has been a challenging year so far with Ainsworth Reserve getting a bit of work done in the re-surfacing of the playing arena and pre season training has been away from home.

As season 2011 unfolds, we at S.H.F.C are extremely excited. The club for the first time in several years are fielding an U18s team. We have seen many new faces join our great club which should see good progress to continue. As president of the club, the committee and I aim to build the clb to be a safe, family orientated club with positive attitudes to strive for success.

I wish all coaches, players, committee, helpers and supporters the best of luck in season 2011.

Thank you

Vince Sposato

President