** TRAINING CAN RESUME TUESDAY 9TH MARCH: NO TRAINING ON FIELD 1 PLEASE ** 8th March
COACHES SUPPORT GRASSROOTS COACHING COURSE: 8th March
Eighteen
Westside junior coaches attended the FFA Grassroots Coaching Course at
the club on Monday evening 8th March. The course was held by the
club Director of Coaching, Barry McErlean. The course consisted
of discussion based theory and practical sessions on the pitch.
Participants ranged from experienced coaches right through to
first time coaches. It was a great opportunity to share
information and for our Westside coaches to come together and get to
know each other. Each participant received a coaching handbook to
assist them when planning future training sessions. Everyone
engaged and actively participated in discussion as well as the
practical activities on the pitch. It was a great night for all
and the course was the first step in our aim to create consistency
in coaching methods and communication between coaches.
Thanks to everyone who attended. All participants will
receive the Grassroots Coaching Certificate which is the first step in
obtaining formal coaching qualifications.
UNDER 6 AND 7 PLAYERS WANTED. JUST $99 REGO: 5th March Children
who have turned 5 by the end of March or who turn 6 or 7 in 2010 are wanted
for our under 6 and 7 teams. Registration is only $99 and this includes
all insurance, club and association fees as well as a free club polo
shirt. Please contact Barry McErlean on 0428235870 or
btaj@bigpond.com for more information. DON'T MISS CLUB NIGHT 13TH MARCH:4th March
On Saturday the 13th of March Westside FC is hosting some in house practice
matches at our Grovely fields to get our small sided teams some much needed
match practice. These games will help the kids learn the basics of what they
will be doing in real games in just over a months time, so please make your
children & yourself available.
Under 6 & 8 kick off at 4pm
Under 7 & 9 kick off at 4:40pm
please be there 30 minutes before so the teams can be organised.
In conjunction with this local celebrity Shane Downey (Women's Coach, VP
Juniors) will be having his head shaved to raise money for Cancer Research
so please dig deep and leave a donation in Shane's tin on the canteen counter
(receipts are available).
Artist Impression of what Shane will look like bald
But wait there's more!!!! On top of all this our newly formed women's team will
be playing a grading game at 5:30 so stick around and enjoy the hospitality
that only a small club like Westside can provide, there's plenty of room for
the kids to run and play with their new team mates while you enjoy a bite
to eat and perhaps a few drinks all while getting to know new people or
catching up with old friends.
REGISTRATIONS ARE STILL BEING ACCEPTED SO IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO JOIN UP:3rd March Registrations
are still being accepted for players in all junior age groups, women
and youth (under 18). Club staff will be at the club from 5.30 -
6.30pm on Thursday nights for registrations.
Players wanting to register
are urged to do so as soon as possible to assist with finalising team
numbers. Contact details of the club Registrar (Michelle Downey)
can be found on the contacts page.
WESTSIDE EXPANDS IN 2010:1st March Westside
is seeing the benefits of our off-season marketting and player
development initiatives. The club is aiming to expand in all
directions over the next few years and the growth that we have seen in
2010 is evidence of our commitment to providing player pathways well
into the future. Not only have we experienced an increase in
player numbers across all age groups the club has also branched out to
the following areas:
Commencment
of the 'Squirts' program for 3 - 5 year olds. We were overwhelmed
with the level of interest and we are now unable to take more
registrations due to the high numbers. Click here for more info on the 'Squirts' program.
Under 13 all-girls team has been formed creating a pathway for our female players. Click here for more information about the girls team.
Top Seniors sides promoted to Metro 1 and Metro 1 Reserves.
Womens team established. Click here for more info.
Growth in player numbers in under 6 to 10
years. Local hub competition with neighbouring clubs to continue.
Players in these age groups will play in brand new jerseys in
2010.
Youth Team formed to provide direct pathway for under 16 players through to Senior teams.
The Junior Development Program will recommence in 2010 for identified talented players in under 10 / 11 yrs.
Ongoing submissions of funding grant applications to improve club facilities.
Coach education and support.
Establishment of second full size feld.
Westside
continues to pride iteself on its 'small club' family values, giving
personalised attention to every player. Whilst maintaining these
values our aim is to expand over the next few years creating
development pathways for both social and talented players.
WESTSIDE YOUTH TEAM TAKES SHAPE:28th February Westside
will field a Youth (Under 18) team in 2010. Training has begun
and the team is taking shape nicely. The team trains at 7.00pm on
Thursday nights. New Players welcome.
WESTSIDE WOMEN ANNOUNCE THEIR ARRIVAL:27th February Our
womens team contested their pre-seaon friendly against The Gap on
Saturday night in drenching conditions in style with a hard fought 4-4
draw. The drawn result was a just result for both teams who
fought hard, but fair, in difficult conditions. The Westside FC
Womens team boldy announced their arrival in the 2010 seaon and there's
more to come. Congratulations to the players and the coach for all the
hard work that has gone into establishing this team.
The womens team has begun training at 7.00pm each Wednesday night. New players are welcome. Click here for more info.
FIELD 2 GOALPOSTS:17th February The Club requires the
use of a 'dumpy' or similar device plus an experienced operator to ensure the
bases for the goal posts at the western end of field 2 are installed correctly.
If you can be of assistance please contact James Yeo telephone 3351 1218
or jim.leigh@bigpond.com.au
TRAINING TIMES:10th February Click here to go to the club training schedule. All teams are listed here.
VOLUNTEER GRANT SUCCESS:16th February
The
proceeds of our successful Australian Government Volunteers Grant
application has gone towards a brand new 32 inch Samsung flat screen TV
and installation of an antenna and cables. The TV will be
used by club volunteers and members during social activities at the
club. Visitors to the club will be encouraged to stay on after
games to enjoy a cold drink while watching their favourite sport on the
big screen. Friday nights will be spent watching the cricket,
Rugby League and the Football World Cup later in the year.
Special thanks to Elaine Parker, Community Liaison Officer, Arana
Leagues Club for her help in putting the application together.
Thanks also to Mr. Antenna and Bi Rite Electrical, Albany Creek
for their assistance.
2009
WHAT A YEAR:
2009
will be remembered as a land mark year for Westside. The club
achieved
so much in terms of player development, funding application success,
purchase of playing equipment and jerseys and development of fields.
We have raised our profile in the community and we have
received
generous support from local businesses in the form of sponsorship.
We
have fostered a culture of club spirit and participation through
implimentation of new ideas and projects. We have dynamic new
committee members who are committed to propelling Westside forward in
2010 and beyond. Click here
to read more about what Westside achieved
in 2009.
Home
game wet weather cancellations will be posted on this site by 7.30am on game day.
Details
concerning competition away games will be on the Football Brisbane web site (wet
weather number 33470000) or respective away club websites.
Information for under 6-9
teams: Below are the contact details for clubs in the local under 6-9yrs hub competition. Only coaches or
managers to make inquiries please. For away games check out club websites first, click on below
links:
