NEW SPORTS PRECINCT OPEN JANUARY 9 AND WOMENS NATIONAL LEAGUE GAME IN GEELONG THIS WEEKEND

Wednesday, 30 November 2011 00:34

NEW SPORTS PRECINCT OPEN JANUARY 9, 2012
 
The new Surf Coast Sports Precinct - Surf Coast FC's long term home - will be up and running and available for training and games from January 9, 2012.

Senior mens will be training at the new premises from that time. Senior womens and junior teams will commence training during February / March, as coaches are appointed and training times are organised.

Keep a lookout on our club website and on OUR NEW FACEBOOK PAGE www.facebook.com/surfcoastfc

NATIONAL W LEAGUE GAME IN GEELONG THIS WEEKEND
 
The Australian National Womens League (W League) will be playing in Geelong for the first time ever this weekend.

The Melbourne Victory women will be playing the Newcastle Jets at Skilled Stadium (Kardinia Park) at 3pm, Saturday, December 3.

The W League is a fantastic standard and now one of the best womens leagues in the world.

We are hoping local families from Surf Coast FC will strongly support this event and make it a great success.
 
CHECK OUT OUR NEW FACEBOOK PAGE
 
Check out Surf Coast FC's new facebook page on www.facebook.com/surfcoastfc

SURF COAST FC JUNIOR AND SENIOR COACHES WANTED

Monday, 31 October 2011 22:16

Surf Coast FC is looking for senior and junior coaches in the following areas.

FFV Provisional 1. Assistant Coaches, particularly with defensive focus.

GRFA Womens. Senior Coach and Assistant.

Under 18s Boys. Coach.

Other junior coaches for both boys and girls.

Please contact Rory Flanagan 041708304

Best season ever

Wednesday, 14 September 2011 10:42

2011 has been the most successful junior season since the establishment Surf Coast FC in 2001, with nearly every team making finals, and most teams getting through to the grand final and triumphing (see final results below). But the season will not end with the upcoming presentations, the Warralily Cup will go on through to October, giving juniors a chance to hone their skills and have fun.

Read more: Best season ever

SCFC rd 10 Match Reports

Tuesday, 26 July 2011 01:04

SCFC U/13 Girls Defeated Bell – Park 4-1

Surfcoast Blue met Bell Park at Connawarre of a sunny Saturday this weekend. Final scores, Surfcoast Blue Defeated Bell Park 4-1. A great game played by both teams Surfcoast scoring 3 goals in the first half and 1 in the second, Bell Parks goal scored in the second half. Super goals by Amy and Coby assists by Brooke, Georgia, and Taylah. Defence and goal keeping also strong. Well done to all the girls.

Read more: SCFC rd 10 Match Reports

RD 9 Match Reports

Tuesday, 28 June 2011 00:38

SCFC U/12 Blue Boys Vs North Geelong 0-1

A fantastic game by the boys. The first half we started strongly and had a number of chances that either just missed or were saved by the North Geelong keeper. We went 1 goal down when a mix up in the last line saw the North Geelong striker toe poke one through. The boys then held them for the remainder of the half with James Shanhun controlling the midfield with Hayden Voss in support. The seco

Read more: RD 9 Match Reports

2011 Warralily Cup Registration Package

Monday, 27 June 2011 05:25

Below is all the information you need to register for the Warralily Cup.

(You only need to register here if you are not a currently registered Surf Coast FC player and you only want to only play Warralily Cup. All currently registered Surf Coast FC players get the Warralily Cup free.)

Read more: 2011 Warralily Cup Registration Package

Surf Coast players carve up in regional challenge

Monday, 27 June 2011 05:15

Surf Coast FC would like to congratulate our six participants in this year’s Regional Challenge Cup Scarlett von Brandenstein, Jade Feakes, Minnie Feakes, Brod von Brandestein, Nathan Sherry, Jordy Gibson, Jack Roe and Cooper Haskett.

Read more: Surf Coast players carve up in regional challenge

RD 8 Match Reports

Thursday, 23 June 2011 04:42

U/12 Surf Coast Yellow Boys drew Barwon 2-2

Yellows visited Grovedale to play against Barwon sc
In the first half Surfcoast displayed a great passing game
and Barwon played with a defencing structure.
As a result, the Coasters scored a quick goal after a super run from Leo
Hanley and a close

Read more: RD 8 Match Reports

Juniors Match report rd 7

Tuesday, 14 June 2011 04:58

Under 13's Boys Blue – Rd 7 Match Report

SurfCoastBlue vs. Bellarine Sharks – Draw 3-3

Both teams gave their all in the first half of the match played at Lake Reserve in near perfect conditions. Surf Coast captained by Seamus Wakefield held a strong line - aggressive in defence, consistent team work and good passes. Each side came close to scoring with disappointing near misses early on. Half time and the game escalated to another level. The pace was set when Surf Coast scored the first goal within minutes from a penalty kick. Quickly the sharks responded scoring their first goal and the pressure was on.  Surf coast secured the ball and took it all the

Read more: Juniors Match report rd 7

Our club is particiapting in Call to Arms.

Monday, 13 June 2011 09:55

Surf Coast FC has set up an affiliation between SCFC and the Call To Arms foundation. The aim is for the club to get together and raise money for research into men’s cancer as well as providing relief to those affected. Scarily half of all men in Australia will get cancer before the age of 85, meaning half the squad could be affected by this at some stage.

Anyway, Mick Woods has decided to do a half marathon run (21km) on 17th July and I figured it’d be a good opportunity to kick off the clubs fundraising for this great cause. We only have to look within the club to find people that could benefit from the Call to Arms efforts. So if you can spare a few dollars follow the link below and donate directly to the Surf Coast FC page. For those of you that don’t have access to credit cards I figure we can gather up the money (cash) at the club and enter it all together. Cheers Coasters!

 P.S. Please pass this on to anyone I’ve missed between facey and emails!

 http://vic.cancercouncilfundraising.org.au/personalPage.aspx?registrationID=324606

Call to Arms!

vic.cancercouncilfundraising.org.au

Our club is particiapting in Call to Arms.

No Winter Blues for Surf Coast

Monday, 06 June 2011 02:28

U/12 Boys Blue defeated Barwon 2-1

The game started out well with the ball going from end to end and our solid defence held Barwon to only one goal with the wind in the 1st half. The boys were excellent in the second half with the 1st of our goals scored by finn Barker who then followed it up with a somersault during his celebrations. A couple of minutes later Kalen Webb got on a break and beat the keeper for our second goal. It was then a nervous 10 minutes with barwon having a couple of chances to equalise. Keeper Cooper Haskett came out of the box and attacked the ball in a 1 on 1 situation and banged it back into attack saving the day. Our defence was solid all day and Karni Miller continues to improve and shows great leadership to all the boys in defence.

Goals; 1 – Finn Barker, 1- Kalen webb.

Best players; Karni Miller, Jarred Murphy, Finn Barker

U/12 BoysYellow defeated surfside Waves 4-3

After last weeks heavy defeat from Breakwater,

Read more: No Winter Blues for Surf Coast

INTRODUCING THE WARRALILY CUP

Thursday, 02 June 2011 01:41

Surf Coast FC has kicked off a new competition for juniors, The Warralily Cup.

Surf Coast FC has a new soccer competition up and running for juniors, The Warralily Cup.

The Warralily Cup is being put i place for two reasons.

1. To give more kids a chance to play soccer, especially those who have not yet been able to have a go because of existing commitments to other sports.

2. To provide a showcase tournmaent for young juniors on the Surf Coast.

At the moment most children have to choose between soccer or netball and soccer and football (AFL). But now you can do both.

The Warralily Cup competition will be on a Monday evening, and go right through to the end of October.

The under 11s and under 13s competition boys competition is being held at 5 pm on Monday, with the girls under 13s at 5.15pm at The Quay on Horseshoebend Road, Torquay.

In 2012 The Warralily Cup will be transferred across to the new artificial surface at the new Surf Coast Sports Precinct, with other clubs invited to put in teams and participate in a tournament that will be fun and exciting. 

It’s a 9-a-side competition played on a half pitch field under lights.

The Warralily Cup will be offered to existing registered Surf Coast FC players (including Small Sided Games and Academy participants) free of charge. Non-registered Surf Coast FC players who wish to participate will be charged a fee of $75 to register to play in this competition only.

Coaches will place players into specific teams after some consultation with players.

A fixture will be produced in the coming weeks and distributed to players via the website and email.

Players will be given a free Warralily Cup T shirt and MUST bring this T shirt and wear it during matches, and must wear blue club shorts and socks. Coloured bibs will distinguish teams.

For more information, ring Joe Taylor 0416241653 or Anna Leaming 0417399218.

Under 18's Take on Altona!

Wednesday, 01 June 2011 01:23

This week the under 18s Boy's Metro play at home to Altona City, where 2nd plays host to 3rd. Between them they have scored 53 goals in their 5 league games thus far and a pre season friendly saw the coasters win 3 - 2, so it has all the ingredients to be a cracking game. Anyone interested in football should come down to the Quay and cheer on the young coasters, kick off is 3PM.

Juniors Match Reports RD5

Monday, 30 May 2011 11:39

It was a beauty of a game in driving rain on their home turf of Connewarre for the Surf Coast. The first half was played mostly in Lara's territory. The Coasters worked the ball effortlessly up the wing into mid-field and created lots of opportunities, with Dominique Sherry and Caitlin Hannah scoring a goal each in the first few minutes. Mollie Cooper dominated the centre mid-field.

Their good form continued in the second half. By slowing the game down, staying in their positions and thinking about their passes, they outclassed their opponents. When Lara won possession, the Coasters were determined in defence. Alannah Adam and Stella Bazidopolous were standouts on the back line.

After

Read more: Juniors Match Reports RD5

Junior Mtach Reports RD4

Tuesday, 24 May 2011 06:31

This week Surf coast Yellow travelled to Bell Park and played possibly the best game for the season so far. All of the girls are really getting to know the positions on the park defending & attacking as a team. After a brilliant first half Surf Coast led 1 nil thanks to some great team work, and a beautiful goal from India. Bell Park had some great team play in the second half scoring 3 excellent goals. Georgia was having an excellent game in defence as was Belle in forward scoring our second goal. The surf coast girls continued to press hard to score an equaliser and created several opportunities but ran out of time finishing the game at 3-2. PLAYERS OF MATCH Georgia & Belle.
Surf Coast U/13 Boys Yellow defeat Corio 3-1
Strong Defence playing led by Ben Voss stopped a determined Corio team from scoring more than one goal.

Read more: Junior Mtach Reports RD4

Junior Match Reports Rd 3

Tuesday, 17 May 2011 05:42

SCFC Junior Match Reports

Under 12's Boys Yellow
Lara 0 - 2 Surf Coast Yellow
After a draw on first round and a bye on second,yellows were looking for the first win. Led by captain Toby Masters the coasters came to the game 'fast and furious'. We scored a early goal (3 min) with a well placed shot from Eros Markoulis. In the next 20 min surfcoast create and lost an number of chances managing to score a second with Luke Lloyd that he had also two shots on the post . In the second half we looked a bit outnumbered and some parents noticed that Lara played the most of second half with 12 players. Shortly after that the ref restore the order and the game was even again.

Read more: Junior Match Reports Rd 3

2011 training and registration arrangements

Monday, 07 March 2011 09:45

The 2011 soccer season is now underway, with training and friendly matches in progress and Club Day set for Sunday April 3, 12 noon at The Quay.

The 10 year old Academy and Under 9s will kick off at The Quay on April 30 at 8.30 and 9 respectively.

Registrationsl are now available on-line. See below.

UPDATED

Read more: 2011 training and registration arrangements

2011 SOCCER SEASSON KICKS OFF

Thursday, 03 February 2011 09:26

The 2011 soccer season kicks off tomorrow with the opening game of the Greater Geelong Cup featuring our newly promoted Mens Provisional 1 team.

Details on registration, training times, coaches and teams for the juniors will also soon be announced. (So stay tuned to the website www.surfcoastfc.com.au.)

The first game of the Greater Geelong Cup will  see a re-run between last yearsCup finalists, Surf Coast FC and Corio, with both teams also lining up against each other in the regular season as a result of Surf Coast's second consecutive promotion.

The Greater Geelong Cup kicks off 8am this Friday, Feb 4 at Stead Park, Geelong. Come along and support the Club. It should be a quality contest. The full Greater Geelong Cup schedule is printed below.

Surf Coast is also still looking for coaches, team managers and sponsors for our juniors. Please contact Rory Flanagan 0417083804 for coaching or Joe Taylor for sponsorship on 0416241653.

Read more: 2011 SOCCER SEASSON KICKS OFF

Surf Coast Metro U18's!

Wednesday, 19 January 2011 06:29

Surf Coast FC are entering an Under 18 team in the Melbourne Metro league this year. All players with born in the years 1993, 94, 95 and 96 are welcome to trial. 

Trials have commenced and will continue until mid February, when the squad will be finalised. Training takes place at Connewarre reserve, Randles rd Connewarre. All are welcome, for more information contact Mark on 0466 306 913 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . 

2011 SURF COAST FC AGM

Thursday, 30 December 2010 04:25

Surf Coast FC will be holding the Club's AGM on Thursday January 20, 7.30 pm at The Quay.

As well as electing new office bearers to vacancies on the Board of Directors, and presenting the Club's annual accounts, the Directors are putting forward a motion for Andy Kakouros to become a Life Member of the Club.

All members - including parents of junior players who are also automatically members of the Club - are encouraged to attend.

Anyone interested in being involved as a Board Member, or undertaking any other role, can nominate on the night, or give Club President Joe Taylor a ring to discuss the jobs involved.

Joe Taylor, Surf Coast FC President, 0416241653

Senior Men's Pre-season!

Tuesday, 07 December 2010 05:17

Senior Men's Pre-season starts 6:30pm Tuesday the 7th of December at Connewarre reserve. It will run Tuesday and Thursday 6:30pm until the 21st of December and then start again after Christmas. All players U16 and above are welcome.

For details Contact:

Senior Coach Lindsay on 0413 930 017

or

Rory Flanagan 0417 083 804,  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Historic record

Sunday, 12 September 2010 13:36

Surfcoast FC is blazing a trail through the record books in the region, as its men's Provisional 2 team becomes the first local club in 30 years to gain league promotion in consecutive years and its girls teams reached the grand final in every age group.

Read more: Historic record

Girls Penguin-Slide to Victory

Sunday, 05 September 2010 13:21

The Under14 Girls Blue team make the most of the wet conditions

Read more: Girls Penguin-Slide to Victory

Come help Surf Coast FC celebrate our 10th year this Saturday

Sunday, 05 September 2010 07:44

This coming weekend - Saturday 11th September - Surf Coast FC is celebrating its 10th year. The festivities will start with the final round of Small Sided Games and the Academy at The Quay and continue throughout the day as our senior mens take on top of the table Western Eagles.

All past players, parents and friends who have helped out at the club over the year are welcome to come along and celebrate. 

Also, our junior and senior presentations are coming up, with details below. Places for the senior presentation must be booked by this Saturday.

Read more: Come help Surf Coast FC celebrate our 10th year this Saturday

End of Year Presentations

Wednesday, 01 September 2010 03:42

Details for the end of year junior and senior club presentations are as follows.

Read more: End of Year Presentations

Surfcoast beats Collingwood !

Sunday, 29 August 2010 13:59

Mums vs kids at Connewarre on Saturday

A great round for the mighty Surfcoast FC this weekend, with the club winning a range of crucial matches at both junior and senior levels, highlighted by a great win in the mens Provisional 2 battle for successive promotions, with Surfcoast beating Collingwood City.

Read more: Surfcoast beats Collingwood !

Surf Coast Academy and small Sided Games is on

Wednesday, 25 August 2010 07:27

Just a reminder that Surf Coast FC's Academy and Small Sided Games programs at The Quay are happening.

Council have re-opened the ground, and we will be undertaking the program this Saturday, with the Academy starting at 8.30 and Small Sided Games at 9 am.

Vote 1 Surfcoast FC !

Sunday, 22 August 2010 14:36

Reports are thin on the ground this week !  

Out at Conewarre, a strong wind kept things interesting and the puddles and mud-holes added to the spectacle as the two Surfcoast Under 14 girls fought out a contest that was easily as close as the other one going on this weekend.  Both teams have improved over the season and their final meeting for the home-and-away season was a nail-biter.  With two teams at this standard, Surfcoast FC's women and girls soccer is in great shape for the future.

Read more: Vote 1 Surfcoast FC !

Still soggy underfoot !

Sunday, 15 August 2010 12:42

Heavy rain during the week kept pitches sodden across the district. Surfcoast teams took to the field this weekend battling heavy conditions and strong winds, however results generally went the Coasters' way.

Read more: Still soggy underfoot !

TRAINING BACK ON AT THE QUAY

Monday, 09 August 2010 10:10

After a few patches of sun in the last few days our water logged pitch at The Quay has dried out a bit and training is back on, although training areas will need to be modified.

However, with rain expected in the next few days players and parents are advised to check on the website and look for club emails, as conditions could change.

The the main pitch area remains closed but we are expecting that Small Sided Games and the Academy Program will be also happen this coming Saturday.

Coasters lose top spot

Sunday, 08 August 2010 13:55

Kinder weather conditions saw Surfcoast teams take to pitches that varied in standard this weekend. A draw to Lalor United saw the FFV Provisional 2 men lose the top spot in their league, leaving them with some work ahead of them to secure promotion.

Read more: Coasters lose top spot

Guess whose mum needs a whirlpool ?

Sunday, 01 August 2010 13:04

Heavy rain overnight on Friday turned an already waterlogged pitch at the Quay into a rice-field. By the time the U14 girls, the FFV Men's Reserves and finally the FFV Men's Firsts had all played, it was a quagmire ! Overall, Surfcoast FC did well this weekend, in spite of the heavy conditions across the region, with wins or draws in most leagues.

Read more: Guess whose mum needs a whirlpool ?

Mixed Fortunes for Coasters

Sunday, 25 July 2010 14:03

The Coasters certainly didn't get it all their own way this weekend, with draws and losses in most leagues. Surfcoast teams are still leading a number of ladders though, as the business end of the season approaches.

Read more: Mixed Fortunes for Coasters

Kinder Conditions

Sunday, 18 July 2010 12:28

Although it was still quite cold this weekend, the rain held off and there were no gales, as Surfcoast teams once again took to the field. The conditions were kinder to both players and spectators. All teams battled hard, some missing key players and a mixed bag of results was the result.

Read more: Kinder Conditions

Wild and Woolly !

Sunday, 11 July 2010 13:11

A strong cold front which had ripped through WA and SA earlier in the week made its presence felt around the Surfcoast on Saturday. While conditions weren't as bad as they were forecast to be, it was hardly a pleasant day for either players or their loyal spectators. Matches at Connewarre and The Quay were buffeted by wind and the occasional light shower just added to the fun. Thankfully at The Quay, Andy's souvlakis were on hand to keep the worst of the cold at bay.

Read more: Wild and Woolly !

CELEBRATION OF WOMEN AND GIRLS SOCCER AT SURFCOAST FC

Thursday, 08 July 2010 11:49

Women at Surf Coast FC are hosting a celebration of women and girls soccer at Surf Coast.

The night is being held on the evening of Saturday July 24, starting at 7.30pm at The Quay.

A Silent Auction is being held and nibbles and main course will be served with tickets available for $20.

Players or parents (male or female) wishing to go must book a ticket with Amber Gibson on 0418319704 by July 18.

Please support the women and girls at the Club and come along and have a fun night. 

You are welcome to bring along friends and book out a table.

SMALL SIDED GAMES INSTRUCTORS COURSE

Any parents wishing to help out during Surf Coast FC's Small Sided Games Program at The Quay on Saturday mornings can attend a course at 10am this Saturday morning (July 10.)

The course will go for an hour and a half.

With soccer and Surf Coast FC growing so quickly we really need lots of people helping out. This course will teach you the basics of how to supervise the Small Sided Games Program.

Participants do not need any background in the game.

Grassroots Coaching Course

Tuesday, 06 July 2010 23:17

  Grassroots Coaching Course this Saturday!!

The FFV will be running a Grassroots Coaching Clinic, the Saturday the 10th of July at 10am. The course is free and is aimed at being an entry point for coaches. Players and parents are more than welcome.

Details are:

Where: The Quay, Horseshoe bend rd

When: 10am, July 10th

If you require more information please contact Rory on 0417 083 804

Holiday Cheer

Sunday, 04 July 2010 12:27

The Surfcoast teams that took to the ground over this holiday weekend managed to bring home some good results, in weather conditions that were a little kinder than those of recent weeks.

Read more: Holiday Cheer

Slogging it out in the rain

Sunday, 27 June 2010 13:48

Surfcoast teams battled wet and cold conditions this weekend, with a couple of wins and a couple of draws the result. Muddy pitches and passing showers, combined with chilly temperatures made life uncomfortable for players and spectators.

The Kardinia U14 Girls goalie peers through the rain

Read more: Slogging it out in the rain

Rampage at The Quay

Sunday, 20 June 2010 14:05

The visitors from Plenty Valley were trampled into the muddy pitch at The Quay on Saturday, as the rampaging Surfcoast teams controlled their matches from start to finish in both Reserve and First grades. As the Firsts match wore on, the whole of the visitors' team must have been thinking the same as their goalie, who was overheard late in the second half wishing the final whistle would hurry up and go, to put them out of their misery.

Galleries from this weekend's matches are now online

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