BALWYN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB 2008
Official Opening of Balwyn Park
The new Balwyn Park club rooms will be officially opened by the Mayor of the City of Boroondara, Cr Phillip Healey, this Saturday, 23 August. Representatives from all the clubs using the facility - Balwyn Junior Football Club, Balwyn (Senior) Football Club, the newly formed Boroondara Hawks Football Club and the Balwyn Cricket Club - will be attendance.
All BJFC families are invited to attend the opening and to watch the Balwyn Seniors match against East Ringwood, starting at 2.10pm. This game should mark Patrick Bowden’s 100 th goal for the season. After kicking 17 goals last Sunday, he now sits on 99 goals for the season.
The official opening will take place during the half-time break at 3.15pm.
Also at half-time, the Balwyn Auskick centre will entertain the crowd with a grid match.
The BJFC Committee encourages families to come along to support the Seniors and say thank you to the Boroondara Councillors who supported us in getting our facilities upgraded.
Round 16 News Letter August 2008
YJFL Finals
Commiserations to the Under 10 Black team who were defeated by Canterbury B in their semi-final on Sunday 17 August. BJFC congratulates them on reaching the finals in Gold Division - to play finals footy in the top division in their first year of competitive football is a fantastic effort.
Coach Mark Somers reports:
The boys were gallant in defeat. Injuries and illness took its toll on the team with only one player on the bench and the opposition making rapid changes with a full bench. The Club, parents, Pete Charles and I are incredibly proud of the boys, not only for their efforts yesterday but through-out the whole season. True Tiger Ticker was shown by each and every boy. While our skills may not have matched it with the best in the comp, we were well regarded and feared by all that we played. Boys, well done and remember keep your heads high! Go Tigers!
Final score: Canterbury 5.7-37 def Balwyn 3.7-25.
BJFC AGM and Presentation Night
Sunday 31 August, 4.30pm
Watch this space for further details
Committee Vacancies
All positions on the Committee become vacant at the AGM on Sunday 31 August. Several current Committee members have indicated their intention to re-nominate. However, vacancies will exist in the following positions:
- Treasurer
- League Director
- Communications Manager (newsletter/website)
- Social Coordinator
If you are interested in nominating for the Committee, or would like further information, please contact John Stragalinos on
0419 528 271.
Sponsors
BJFC is pleased to announce Jellis Craig as our naming rights sponsor for the next three seasons (2008 – 2010).
Jellis Craig’s sponsorship will assist the club in funding various initiatives, including the new club jackets and sports bags that all players have received as part of the registration package this year.
Jellis Craig will also donate $1,000 to the club for every sale of a BJFC family home. So if you’re thinking of selling your house, or know someone in the club who’s thinking of selling, please think of Jellis Craig. Pat Dennis (Under 10 coach) is an Auctioneer and Sales Agent at Jellis Craig - contact him on 0409 321 159.
Welcome and thank you to BJFC’s other sponsors for 2008:
- Bendigo Bank ( Canterbury and Surrey Hills Community Bank Branches)
- Mirabella Lights
- Colombo ’s Family Restaurant, Balwyn
- Subway, Balwyn
- Palace Cinema, Balwyn
Club Banner
A reminder that the club has a banner which can borrowed free-of-charge by BJFC players who are celebrating milestone games (eg 50, 100). Bookings can be made by contacting Kathy Wells at kathrynw@aapt.net.au. See the Club Banner link for further instructions on how to book the banner. Bookings are taken on a first-in, first-served basis.
Club History
Balwyn Junior Football Club (BJFC) was established in 1916. It has a long and proud history of developing young boys into skilful and determined players, with many going on to play seniors football and some playing AFL. Former BJFC players currently playing in the AFL include Luke Power (Brisbane Lions Premiership Player), Sam Power (Kangaroos) and Leigh Montagna (St Kilda).
In 2007 we proudly announced the clubs merger with Balwyn Auskick. This exciting development brings over 100 new members to the club. Balwyn Junior Football Club can now offer a true progression for local children - from Auskick, through all levels of junior football and, with our close relationship with the Balwyn Football Club, to senior football in Victoria’s premier Eastern Football League.
We are a club that is focused on participation and self improvement, providing our players with the highest possible standards of coaching, facilities and equipment to enhance their football skills and make their time at BJFC memorable and enjoyable. We are also a social club, with monthly Family Nights at our club rooms and a variety of other functions through-out the season.
The Balwyn Junior Football Club was one of the first clubs in the Yarra Junior Football League to make the use of helmets compulsory for players in its Under 9s (Tackers) teams. In 2007 the Committee extended the provision of helmets up to the Under 11 age group.
It is certainly an exciting time at the Club with the announcement of the first stage of the redevelopment of our club rooms and pavilion, which will provide our players with the most up-to-date facilities in the Yarra League.
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