JUNIOR COACHES | PRESEASON MEETING

Our Boronia Hawks Football Netball Club – Junior Coaches got together tonight at Knox Club, one of our most loyal sponsors, to plan the 2024 preseason.

We all ready have many boys and girls signed up and ready to play, but still have room for new players to come and join the Hawks. Thanks to Wayne Judge for facilitating tonight’s meeting and to Samantha Dunkinson for her photos.

Check out the full list of coaching staff at Club Information – Coaching Staff


CUSTOM WARM UP TOPS | PRE-ORDER NOW OPEN

Our warm up tops are back for the 2024 season. They can be worn on match day for your warm-up or at training. Fully sublimated, 100% knitted polyester, raglan sleeve designed performance training tee with Puma Dry Cell technology and Puma guaranteed quality and performance.

Senior Players will have the option to add their last name and playing number to their top when ordering. Juniors will have the option to add a last name only. Available in short and long sleeve in Men’s, Women’s and Junior sizing.

Place your order today by clicking on this link: BORONIA HAWKS ON-LINE STORE

Please note: Orders must be in by EOD Friday 2nd of February 2024 to ensure delivery prior to the start of the season. Get your orders in now, to avoid disappointment.


2024 Junior Registrations are NOW OPEN!

Regos are now through PlayHQ, please click this link to register: PlayHQ 

All existing players will need to ‘claim their profile’ when registering in the new system. Please see recently sent club email for details on how to register and details for those that have already paid club fees… or email boroniahawksrego@gmail.com or boroniajnr@efnl.org.au if you haven’t received this info. 

Transfers open Feb 1st.


PLAYER REGISTRATIONS UPDATE | PLAYHQ

Player Registrations for the 2024 Eastern Football Netball League season are opening soon!

The league is moving to a new registration and competition management platform, PlayHQ.

“PlayHQ is on a mission to reinvent community sport technology, replacing decades of unreliable legacy systems and spreadsheets with a seamless, mobile-first digital experience that connects communities across sporting codes”.

Clubs will advise players when registrations are open and will assist in informing those players on how to register.

Ahead of the 2024 season, download the Play.AFL app where you’ll be able to access all of the league’s fixtures, results and player stats.

“Play AFL is a free iOS and Android App for community football fans that houses fixtures, ladders, results, and statistics for every league on PlayHQ. Download the Play.AFL App now and start following your favourite local players & clubs anywhere, anytime”.


LAST PRE-CHRISTMAS TRAINING | Supporting Knox Infolink

We made a great contribution last year and after such an awesome Premiership Season on field this year, I know The Hawka Family are ready to dig deep to help those less fortunate in our local area, especially in these tough times.

So everyone is invited to come down to Tormore Reserve @ 6pm on Wednesday 13th December for a light and fun training session, followed by a BBQ.

Please also consider bringing along a donation of food or a gift to generously support Knox Infolink Inc in their ‘Share the Joy’ Knox Christmas Appeal for those who need an extra hand at this time of year. Here are some ideas for what you might donate:

Food Items – must be on-perishable

  • Fruit Cake / mince pies
  • Lollies / Chocolate
  • Soft Drink / fruit juice
  • Jam
  • Jelly cups
  • Christmas Pudding
  • Pasta Sauce
  • Long Life Custard 1L
  • Sweet / Savoury Biscuits
  • Pancake shake mix
  • Long Life Milk 1L
  • Coffee, Tea & Sugar
  • Tinned Fruit
  • Tinned Tuna

Gift Ideas for 0 -18 Months

  • Soft toys
  • Picture Books
  • Bath toys
  • Cup, bowl & cutlery sets

Gift Ideas for 2 – 4 Years

  • Cars/trucks
  • Thomas the Tank Engine
  • Duplo
  • Toy Story
  • Fisher Price eg. Little People
  • Ride on Toys
  • Dress up costumes
  • Play Doh
  • Puppets

Gift Ideas for 5 – 6 Years

  • Hot Wheels
  • Barbie
  • Tea Set
  • Etch a Sketch
  • Dress Up Costumes
  • Lego
  • Play Doh
  • Art & Craft set

Gift Ideas for 7 – 10 Years

  • Board Games
  • Hot Wheels
  • Lego
  • Sport Equipment
  • Summer Water Toys
  • Dolls
  • Craft Sets
  • Remote Control Cars

Gift Ideas for 11 – 13 Years

  • Sports Equipment
  • Movie Tickets
  • Gift Vouchers
  • Summer Water Toys
  • Dress Up Costumes
  • Make-up kits
  • Walkie Talkies

Gift Ideas for 14-16 Years

  • Books
  • Movie Tickets
  • Gift Vouchers
  • Sporting Equipment
  • Summer Water Toys
  • Remote Control Cars
  • Make-up kits

If you can’t make it, would like to find out more about the appeal or would otherwise like to donate directly to Knox Infolink, see www.givenow.com.au/ or visit Knox Infolink: Monday-Thursday 10am-3pm 136 Boronia Road, BORONIA Ph: 9761 1325


PREMIERSHIP CUPS ON TOUR | JOHN ALAN BETTA HOME LIVING

As the tour of the cups nears its end we finally got to catch up Brendan Lee who owns and manages John Alan Betta Home Living in the Knox Ozone district. Brendan has been supporting the club since 1980 and a loyal contributor of products that we use throughout the year in our raffles.

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John Alan Betta Home Living Store is one of Melbourne’s leading independent appliance retailers. They specialise in kitchen and laundry appliances, heating and cooling solutions and are a Weber specialised dealer. If you are looking for old fashioned good service along with the cheapest prices be sure to check out their range.

Thank you again Brendan for the many years of support and were glad we could share our success with you and the team.


PREMIERSHIP CUPS ON TOUR | SUMMIT WORKWEAR and SAFETY

Another local business supporting the club got a visit today. Summit Workwear & Safety is owned and operated by Steve & Nikki Mancer who jumped onto the Hawka bandwagon a few years ago. Being passionate Hawthorn supporters it made sense that they support the local Hawks.

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Summit is one of Victoria’s leading retailers of Work Wear and Safety Clothing. They also specialise in Safety Products including Safety-Equipment & Gear for all your industrial, commercial and trade work requirements. Their friendly and knowledgeable staffs have many years of experience that can help with all of your requirements.

Thanks for the photo Steve and glad we could share our success with you. Look forward in continuing our partnership in 2024!


2024 KEY DATES

The Eastern Football Netball League 2024 season is set to kick off on Saturday, April 6th, with the Divisions One to Four in the Senior Men’s as well as both Veterans competitions starting Round One. The Senior Women’s competition will begin on

Grand Final dates are also locked in. The Premier Division Senior Men’s Grand Final concludes the season on Saturday, 21st of September.


PREMIERSHIP CUPS ON TOUR | Boronia McDonalds

Nothing better than sharing our Premiership success with a local Boronia business. McDonalds Boronia has been a major sponsor of our club for a few years now and their support from Auskick all the way through to Seniors has been unwavering. From annual golf day sponsor, merch sponsor, coffee vouchers …. they truly touch every part of our club.

McDonalds Boronia has been a major sponsor of our club for a few years now and their support from Auskick all the way through to Seniors has been unwavering. From annual golf day sponsor, merch sponsor, coffee vouchers …. they truly touch every part of our club

We love their passion in giving back to the local community and there is no better way of showing our support to them by visiting Boronia Maccas. Grab a coffee on the run or dine in for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, but be sure to present your BHFNC Membership to get 10% discount off your purchase! This discount also extends to Tecoma, Rowville, Glen Waverley, and Croydon stores.

Thanks again to Steve and the team at Boronia Maccas and we look forward to your continued support 2024!