The first game is 25th/26th March
Season kick off is nearly here!
It won’t be long before the Brumbies descend onto Billa Road and The Ridge.
In the coming weeks our new goal posts will be up and the fields will be all marked out.
Stay tuned for updates from your coaches and managers as teams are finalised with the SSFA and training times are negotiated.
If you haven’t done already, it’s definitely time dust off your boots and warm up those legs!
Attention MiniRoo Coaches: FREE MiniRoo Coaching Course
The SSFA will be running free MiniRoo Coaching Courses on February 27th and March 27th aimed at coaches of 5–9 year old players.
The course is 2–3hrs long and will provide practical tips and tricks that you can implement in your training.
Find out more about the MiniRoo Coaching Course
Football Australia Skills Training Coaching Course
The SSFA will be running a Skills Training Coaching Course over several Friday evenings in March.
This course is aimed at coaches of 8–14 year old players and will go into the methods and techniques used in the Skill Acquisition Phase (SAP).
At the completion of the course you will receive FAA Accreditation.
Find out more about the Skills Training Coaching Course
New Referees Courses for 2023
The Sutherland Shire Football Referees Association (SSFRA) is taking registrations for new referee courses for 2023.
The SSFRA covers the SSFA full field matches under 12s and over (up to all ages). They only accept persons who will be 14yo on or before 1 April 2023.
Refs can pick the hours and weekends they are available and make themselves available for as many or as few games as they want.
We strongly encourage any interested players coaches managers and parents in those age brackets to take this opportunity.
Refereeing gives players the opportunity to gain a new perspective and improve their understanding of the game. It also provides the opportunity to earn some extra money and enhance your fitness.
Regular Courses: Sunday 5 March OR Wednesday 15/22 March
The SSFRA is also running two standard courses on Sunday 5 March (4 hr half day) during the day OR on Wednesday 15/22 March during the evenings (2x2hrs – you need to attend both Wednesdays for that one).
These are open to everyone over the age of 14yo (or who will be 14yo by the start of the season), including any adults who can’t make the short course (see below). Details on these two courses can be found at https://www.ssfra.org.au/single-post/become-a-referee-in-2023.
Adult Short Course: Monday 6 March
This season, the SSFRA is again offering experienced players, coaches, managers, fans the opportunity to take a greatly shortened course (only 2hrs in-person instead of 1hr online + 4hrs in-person) that recognises the understanding of the game they have developed over years.
They are also offering those who undertake this course a $100 bonus payment upon the completion of their 10th Sunday of refereeing.
To register persons must be over 18, and have significant football experience.
This course is on Monday 6 March from 7pm-9pm. There is also no requirement to complete an online course before this course (in recognition of that experience). Go to https://www.ssfra.org.au/single-post/have-football-experience-take-our-shortened-refereeing-course for details on how to register.
WWC Check
Per FNSW policy all persons over 18 doing the course also need a full paid WWC check for $80.
More information/queries
For further information about refereeing, or if the dates don’t quite work for you, or if you have queries during the online course, please contact the SSFRA at recruitment@ssfra.org.au
Bangor FC Training Academy is Heating Up
The Bangor FC Training Academy got started in sweltering conditions last Monday and it was great to see all players in great pre-season form.
Coach Eddie and Coach DJ put the players through their paces while the parents hid in the shade. It was a great afternoon of fine football skills and we’re looking forward to seeing some great progress through the season.
The Academy provides a wealth of benefits, including building character, relationships, leadership and social foundations and is open to both male and female players from the age of 5+. For more info, check out the Bangor FC Training Academy.
Brumbies Uniform and Apparel
For those who are new, Junior Brumbies will get a Brumbies Jersey from your coach or manager once the teams are arranged.
Shorts and socks are available for purchase at the canteen.
- Shorts: $35
- Socks: $20
- Shorts & socks combo deal: only $50
We also have a range of Brumbies merchandise, including hoodies, hats, scarves etc. Come and see us at the canteen and get your kit for 2023!
Registration is closing soon
If you have’t registered yet, or you have a friend that would like to register with the Brumbies, it’s not too late to sign up, but you’ll need to get moving!
Contact the registrar (registrar@bangorbrumbies.org.au) to check availability per age group.
- Late Registration fees apply from February 19th
- Late fees are $20 for U06–U18 and $50 for Seniors
- Registrations close May 31st
The season commences Saturday 25 March and Sunday 26 March.
Please make sure you carefully read all the information about Registration and everything else for the season ahead on the website.
And remind your team mates to sign up for the newsletter so they can stay up to date this season.
Run with the Brumbies!
Shane Hockings
President Bangor FC
