Metropolitan Community Leagues
Beer, Wine, Dance & Dine Night -
A function for the whole club - Juniors (parents), Seniors, Supers & Netballers. Fri August 7th at the Plenty Ranges Arts & Convention Centre (rear Whittlesea Shire offices).
$70.00 per head, cost includes 3 course meal, beer, wine & soft drink, tea/coffee and DJ.
Contatct Wayne Long if you want to book a table for the night.
Friday the 26th of June, 2009 @ 7.30 p.m. is the return of the True Blues Chinese night at Patricks in Epping. The cost for your meal as well as Beer, Wine and Soft Drink will be $50 per head. "GREAT VALUE" A good chance for everyone to get together. Everyone is welcome, you don’t have to be a True Blue member. Only 54 seats available so come along and have a great night. Names and numbers to John Habermen. He will be at the footy at Reservoir on Sunday or at the club on a Thursday night.
Thanks to everyone that made the effort to attend our reunion las Saturday even if there wasn’t any football. We ended up with quite a turnout and everyone enjoyed themselves. That night the players 70,s and 80,s night went off extremly well with about 100 in attendance.
The good news is that after a lot of work we were finally given a forfeit for the match against South Morang. This means four points but not a great deal of percentage but we will have to accept that. Now lets just get on with playing footy and forget the politics.
We are playing Reservoir this SUNDAY at their ground so lets all turn up and support the boys.
The weekend after is the start of the split round and we have the week off which will be a great chance for everyone to have a break from the club, so enjoy it one and all.
The following week we are at home and it is Sponsors day at the club.
See you all either Thursday night , Saturday or Sunday.
Steve PASSERI
President
Epping Football Club
The Social Calendar has been published, click here to see it
The Epping Football Club will not be playing football tomorrow against South Morang due to the Northern Football League suspending the game due to South Morang Football Club suffering from the swine flu.
We will still be having the reunion tomorrow as previously arranged, commencing at about 12 midday, so please come along and enjoy the afternoon.
Supporters of the Fitzroy Stars and Epping Football Club’s (And all other club scheduled to play the STARS at Victoria Park) are advised that alcohol is not permitted at Victoria Park.
The directive has come from the City of Yarra and will remain in place until the City of Yarra advise the Fitzroy Stars differently.
Please note that this is not a Fitzroy Stars Football Club policy.
The explanation from the City of Yarra for this directive is that Victoria Park is a closed venue and that there are parts of the venue that are considered construction sites.
In addition supporters of both sides are confined to viewing the match from the Sherrin Stand due to construction work at Victoria Park.
If you have any concerns or queries in regard to this directive please contact the City of Yarra.
Troy Austin,
President,
Fitzroy Stars Football Club.
Well we are now 3 rounds into the season for 2 wins and one loss. Well done to the boys for a very competitive start to the season.
Last Saturday we played Watsonia at their domain and it was a great result with the Seniors winning by 61 points, the Reserves won by 33 points and the U19's went down by 8 points. Whilst on the U19's although I know they would have been disappointed in losing, they can hold their heads high as they are a very different team from the week before. Their discipline was excellent and they played a fine style of football. Keep it up boys and wins will soon come your way.
Also congratulations to Lumpy on his 150th game on the weekend. Lumpy has been and remains a great player for the Epping Football Club. Also 100 games for Frank Carlucci, who has made a remarkable comeback after that terrible incident last year when he broke his leg. Well done Frank.
Don’t forget about the Courtesy Bus on Thursday nights. Ring 0466067131 and you will be collected from your home and then dropped back when you’re ready to go. The last bus leaves at 10p.m. So come along and have a meal and a drink with the players as well as the Joker jackpot which currently stands at over $500.
This week we play Diamond Creek at their ground and so come along and support the boys as they take on the top side who are undefeated at this stage. Let’s hope this all changes after Saturday.
If you want to purchase a membership see Glen Little on a Thursday night or at a home game.
Read all the latest reports from around the club in the Blues news, updated every Monday night, follow the link at the top of this page
Steve PASSERI
President.
Well finally its here "FOOTY SEASON" and so it starts again. This Thursday night Floss and her faithful crew will be cooking meals again so come along and have a feed and a couple of drinks to kick off 2009 season.
Don’t forget that the courtesy bus will commence operation on this Thursday night from 5pm.m till 10 p.m. If you would like to use the bus just ring 0466 067 131 and you will be picked up from your home address and returned later in the evening. This certainly takes the worry out of having a drink if you’re driving.
On Thursday night we also hope to have jumper presentation providing the jumpers turn up on time.
Our first two games are at home, this week Whittlesea and then on Anzac Day it will be Mernda. Come along and support the boys in their two opening games and let’s get a good start to the season.
Memberships will also be available to purchase on Thursday night, I hope to see you all there
Epping Football Club Membership 2009
Memberships are now available at the club
Under 19’s - $60 - Only Under 19’s players, must be under 19 years old on 1/01/08
Seniors - $80 - Senior membership provides free access to all home and away games, all senior players must be members.
Couples - $150 - Couples membership includes 2 tickets for entry into all NFL home & away games.
True Blues/Blue Birds - Single - $250 - True Blues is the ultimate membership, it provides entry to all home and away games and an invitation to the private True Blue/Blue Bird function with discounted beer, wine and soft drink during the function.
True Blues/Blue Birds - Family $275 - Includes one True Blue membership and one senior membership ticket.
True Blues/Blue Birds - Couple $300 - Two True Blue memberships
Presidents Message 27/03/2009
The season is about to kick off and we take over the rooms on the 31st of March from the cricket club.
Just on that, thanks to Fletch and all his committee for being so helpful in the lead up to the season. It was good not to have to worry about training on the ground or using the rooms when we needed to as they were always very accommodating. We hope to see them all at the footy during the year.
Just a reminder that on Sunday the 5th of April, 2009 we will be playing against Old Carey at our home ground in 3 practice matches, U19, Reserves and Seniors.
We hope to see a good crowd there to support the boys in their lead up to the season.
Floss and her team will commence the Thursday night meals on the 16th of April which is the Thursday before the first game at home against Whittlesea.
This year for the first time we will have a Courtesy bus running on a Thursday night commencing on the 16th of April. All you need to do is ring 0466067131any time from 5p.m onwards and the bus will collect you from home and then take you home when your ready. The last bus will be at 10p.m.
This same number is the club mobile and can be rung with any queries at any time.
I hope to see you all around the club in the near future.
Steve Passeri
President
Epping Football Club
The game against Thomastown has been cancelled because no grounds were available.
The game against Tongala next Saturday 28th March is definately going ahead
There are still a few seats left on the bus at $20 per head so contact Steve Passeri (0431707473) to book a seat
Presidents Message 07/01/09
The practice game on the 21st of March is still on against Thomastown providing we can get a ground. Check web site later in the week for info on where it will be played.
The following week we are playing at Tongala and there is a 57 seat coach leaving from the footy club (time to be decided) anyone that would like to catch the coach, it will cost $20 per head, so contact Steve Passeri (0431707473) to book a seat. Senior players will be on the coach for the trip. Enjoy the game and then a few beers with the players on the trip home.
Finally the last practice game is still against Old Carey and will be played at Epping on Sunday the 5th of April. I hope to see everyone there to see the team in action for 2009.
We have some new players for 2009 season and the club would like to welcome Daniel Moore from Nth Heidelberg, Damian Beames from Greensborough and Raf Armenio from Coldstream.
All players with the exception of Matt Thomas who has gone to Kinglake have now signed on for the season. As well as those mentioned above we welcome back Sean Garland for the 2009 season.
See you all at the practice games or at the 1st game of the season at home against Whittlesea on the 18th of April.
Epping Football & Cricket Clubs
Victorian Bushfire Appeal
Both clubs are combining to play a game of 20/20 Cricket to raise money for the Bushfire Appeal.
Thursday 26th of February 2009 at the Epping Oval.
Cost to get in is $10.00 per Adult and $5.00 per child, It’s all for a good cause.
A few AFL players will be attending on the night
Ricky Dyson, Brent Stanton and Jake King
Stockdale and Leggo
will sponsor the night by donating $25 for every four and $50 for every 6
Rooms open at 5:00 pm
Game starts at 6:30 pm
Food and drinks will be available to purchase on the night.
Come along one and all and let’s make it a big night and support all those doing it hard at the moment.
ANYONE INTERESTED IN PLAYING
NETBALL
FOR THE UPCOMING SEASON
PLEASE RING KIRSTY STILSBY ON 0438060352
ALL PLAYERS WELCOME
Junior Registration Day
Presidents Message 07/01/09
Welcome back to all for the year 2009 and I hope everyone had a good Christmas and didn’t drink and eat too much.
Well just to start off the year I would like to let everyone know that we have organised a number of practice matches and they are as follows.
March 15 - Tullamarine - Ground to be advised.
March 21 - Thomastown - Ground to be advised.
March 28 - Tongala @ Tongala. There will be a bus for both players and supporters. Cost will be known at a later date but will be very affordable. Players must catch bus unless exceptional circumstances arise. Supporters to let a committee person know if they will be using the bus by the 21st of March.
April 5 - Old Carey @ Epping Football Ground.
The season commences on the 18th of April with a home match against Whittlesea. Players to resume training at the Epping Football Ground on 27/01/2009. Lets have a big turnout on this night so that we can start the year on a high. Speak to all your mates and get them there so that we have 3 strong sides for 2009. Well till we get back on the 27th keep training and start off the year in fit condition. For the info of players there will be a new trainer at the ground on the 27th and he will be with us all season, so make him welcome. His name is Fred Nemeth and is a very experienced trainer after being at Sth Morang and Parkside as well as other clubs in the past.
Presidents Message 12/12/2008
Well another year is coming to an end and I would like to take this final opportunity for the year to let everyone know what the latest is for 2009. The Seniors have now been training twice a week for the past 6 weeks and those that have made the effort before Christmas will certainly benefit in the New Year when the crunch comes, so well done to those that have made the effort. We have now signed most players from last year and are busily recruiting for the 2009 season. Hopefully we will have some good news on those we are attempting to recruit in the New Year. Stay tuned.
On the junior side of things the following are the coaches for the 2009 season. After extensive interviews the committees are pleased to announce the following.
Under 9’s Stuart Chambers
Under 10’s Chris Hughes
Under 11’s Sean Kearney
Under 12’s Dave Ellis
Under 13 a Sean Bradford
Under 13b Janine Bibby
Under 14’s Matt Sole
Under 15’s Mick Mathews
Under 17a Ray Deane
Under 17 b Jeff Cullen
Congratulations to all the above coaches and thanks for your patience during the interview process. Also congratulations must go to Mick Glasgow who has stepped up to senior level and will assist Rod Watkins in coaching and developing the U19 squad.
Senior training will finish on the 18th of December and we hope to have a BBQ and a couple of drinks after training for Christmas, and all are welcome. We will re-commence training on Tuesday the 27th of January 2009 at the football ground. We will advertise when and where practice matches will be first thing in the New Year.
On behalf of myself, the junior director Jeff Cullen and both senior and junior committees I would like to wish all players, supporters and sponsors a merry Christmas and a happy new year.
Steve Passeri
President
Epping Football Club
Presidents Message 24/10/08
I would like to congratulate Graeme, Macca and Rod on their re-appointments to the Senior coaching positions for 2009. I hope we can all work together to reach the same goals in 2009.
On Thursday the 30th of October we are having a meet the coaches and player sign on night at the club. Could all players please attend this night so we can get things going for 2009.Pre season training at this stage will commence on Monday the 10th of November, 2009.
Hope to see everyone at the club on Thursday night.
Thanks to Fletch and the cricket club for letting us use the rooms for this night.
Presidents Message 17/10/08
The AGM was held last Monday the 13th of October, 2008 and we had in excess of 60 people turn out for the meeting which was really pleasing. It is great to see such support for the club. I would like to thank firstly Jackie Panther and her committee for doing such a great job over the past two years. It is never easy being the President of any junior football club as you have to put up with a lot, but I feel that Jackie was very professional about her job and did it with a lot of energy. I personally hope that we still see her around the club either supporting or helping out at the club and likewise the rest of the junior committee.
Also a big thank you to Brendan McCarthy and his committee for such a great year. I feel that Macca did a great job as President and he has certainly left a big hole with his departure. I know that he will be about the club whenever he can. To his wife Dannie, can I also thank her for being so patient especially while expecting their first child.
Well now it is another Committee to continue on and forward to the 2009 footy season and those who were voted in at the AGM are all listed below. We are currently in the process of interviewing coaches and players and I will keep you updated with this as soon decisions are made or players are signed. The new Executives for both Juniors and Seniors are as follows:
Seniors: Juniors:
President: Steve Passeri Junior Director: Jeff Cullen
Vice President: Tony Taggert Vice : Stuart Chambers
Secretary: Julieanne Long Secretary: To Be Announced.Treasurer: Rod Watkins Treasurer: Wayne Long.
If any person is interested in joining either the Senior or Junior committees either contact myself, president@eppingfc.com.au or our Secretary Julieanne Long, secretary@eppingfc.com.au or 0433 471 347 and we would be more than happy to have you on board for the upcoming year of footy.
Contact Epping Football Club
eppingfc@eppingfc.com.au