Thank you to Knox City Council: TDS Advanced Club Management

Boronia Hawks are very grateful to Knox City Council for all the co-operation and assistance they provide to help us to run an effective and welcoming community club for the people of Boronia.  On this occasion, we wish to acknowledge Council’s generous assistance in the Club’s implementation of the Terry Dillon Solutions Advanced Club Management package.  The TDS implementation has been supported by a grant from the Knox City Council Minor Grants Program.

 

What is TDS?
“Terry Dillon Solutions is the A-Z of running your community club. The package has been designed to support all community clubs and not-for-profit organisations. More than 160+ short videos and an online ‘filing cabinet’ full of spreadsheets, document templates and more information to guide you on all key areas of club operations. Plus, you can contact TDS by phone or email for further support!”
 
“It doesn’t matter whether your club needs a full rebuild or just wants to go to the next level, Terry Dillon Solutions shows you and your fellow executives how to be effective committee members. The program covers proven ways of maximising revenue for your club, how to deal with the demands of managing human resources and, importantly, establishing the strong governance and financial structures that will underpin sustained success for your community club.”

 

 

Welcome to Michael Bruce!

Boronia Hawks are very pleased to announce that Michael Bruce is joining the Club for 2018. Brucey is a strong utility who is coming over from Knox where he has played senior football over the past five years. Please get around Michael and welcome him, and his family, to the Hawka.

Michael Bruce

Welcome to Zak Robinson-Summerfield!

Boronia Hawks are very pleased to announce that Zak Robinson-Summerfield has signed with the Club.  Zak joins us from Knox, where he has played 19 games of Division 1 Seniors and was Most Improved Senior Player in 2016.  Zak will bring a lot to the Hawks with his height and mobility, so please join us in welcoming Zak and his family to the Club.

Zak Robinson- Summerfield

 

Netball Coaching Opportunities

Boronia Hawks Football Netball Club has openings for enthusiastic Netball Coaches to guide our teams in the 2018 Friday Night EFL season. Playing or non-playing applicants will be welcomed, including current Boronia players. Our teams are likely to play in Divisions 1, 3 and 4.

If you are interested in being part of our very successful netball program, please contact our Netball Manager, Sherridan Martin at sherridanm@gmail.com

We are looking for Team Managers!

Boronia Hawks are looking for keen parents or supporters to volunteer as Team Managers for the coming season. With Stu McDonald stepping down after many years of volunteering, we now have Team Manager vacancies for the Reserves, U19’s and the inaugural Womens Team.

If you want to be actively involved with the Hawks and support our teams on game days, please speak to your coach or contact Scott Nicholas on 0403 238 494 or Tim Currie on 0412 938 678.  

Remember: Team Managers also receive a Premiership Medal!

Stu McDonald with the all-important board and bag!

2018 Football Practice Matches

Boronia Hawks have announced their preseason schedule of Practice Matches in the lead up to Round 1 on 7 April against Templestowe.

There will be one intraclub practice match on Saturday 3 March at the Eastern Ranges Ground, Colchester Road, Kilsyth.  There will be more details soon.

On Saturday 17 March, after the long weekend, the Hawks will travel to Silvan for three practice matches against division 4 finalist Forest Hill.  

The final warm up will be when Boronia take on YVMDFL Division 1 side Upwey-Tecoma at the Healesville Sports Complex.

Please keep an eye on the Club’s social media for more details as they come to hand.

Boronia v Forest Hill Practice Match in March 2017.

 

ANNOUNCEMENT OF WOMEN’S COACH

Boronia Hawks are very pleased to announce that Boronia legend RAY LACEY has been appointed as our Women’s Coach for the 2018 season in the Eastern Region Women’s Football League.  Ray has a long history with the Boronia Football Netball Club, and we are thrilled to announce him as our Women’s Coach.

Ray is one of the most decorated players in the club’s history. He is a Life Member and his involvement has spanned more than 40 years. He played over 300 senior games for the Hawks, making him a Life Member of the Eastern Football League as well. This included Senior Best & Fairest Awards in 1979, 1984, 1990; five times runner-up; Senior Captain in 1990, and a number of Senior premierships as well. Ray is a true legend of the Club and along with his wealth of experience, he also has three daughters who are looking to play in 2018.

Ray Lacey in his 300th Senior Game for Boronia.

Training starts next Wednesday!

Training will start next Wednesday 14 February at 6pm at Miller Park, Boronia. Training will initially focus on basic skills and having a bit of fun, but we will be also providing more information about the season ahead. Please bring along; runners (no football boots required), comfortable clothes suitable for training, and any friends who are interested in giving it a go! Remember all levels of experience and ability are welcome and all players who attend training will receive a FREE Boronia Hawks singlet!

Ray has the full support of the Club for the year ahead and we couldn’t be happier to have him on board!

Contact Details: Ray Lacey
raymond.lacey@vmch.com.au 
0429 511 507

Ray’s excited to get into training and is looking forward to meeting everyone!

Scott Nicholas
Senior President
BORONIA HAWKS FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB INC.

Please enquire below if you would like too find out more about Women’s Football  with Boronia Hawks in 2018.

 

Calling all Girls! Play Footy with Boronia Hawks!

Come and be part of something really special: the first Boronia Hawks Football Netball Club Girls team!

Come on down and play footy.  Sisters, friends, cousins, neighbours, everyone welcome.  Please contact Ellisa Schmidtke on 0417 593 884 for further information.

New Boronia Auskick Co-ordinator

Boronia Hawks Football Netball Club is very pleased to announce that Luke Biddau has been appointed to the role of Auskick Co-ordinator for 2018.  Luke will lead Boronia Auskick Centre to a new era as it moves to Friday nights at Tormore Reserve for the 2018 season.  He will also play a very active role in implementing a series of footy clinics at local schools to open up the opportunities for boys and girls to learn their footy with the Hawks.

Luke is actually a former Auskicker himself, developing his skills up at Chandler Park before moving on to Boronia Juniors.  After a stint in the hills with Olinda-Ferny Creek, Bidds returned to Tormore Reserve as a senior player in 2013.  Known as a dangerous forward, Luke has kicked 42 goals over the last few seasons, which would have been many more except for the curse of nagging injuries.

Luke is a great match-up for the role of the Club’s Auskick Co-ordinator given his working background with Knox Leisureworks and as a youth leader at summer camps in the U.S.A.  Bidds has also been an assistant coach with Boronia Juniors in recent seasons, working closely with Craig “Fletch” McKenzie.  In 2018, Luke is once again working hard from the sidelines as Assistant Coach for the Boronia U17’s.

Please join us in congratulating Luke on his appointment that will lead to an exciting new phase for Boronia Auskick and will underpin the successful footy pathways with Boronia Hawks.

Luke Biddau: Boronia Auskick Co-ordinator