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Blue
Mountains Football Club
Glenbrook - NSW - Australia |
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Sponsor - Glenbrook Physiotherapy |
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Sponsor - Ask Your Neighbour |
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Who's Online |
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We have 2 guests online |
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News Flash |
On-line Pre-Registration is now open
*** you MUST pre-register if you wish to play, coach or manage ***
*** once you've pre-registered, you MUST attend a Registration Day to complete the registration process ***
See below for details
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the Lucas Neill Leadership Award goes to … see below to find out!
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Trials for the Premier League Division 1 team have commenced. These are held every Tuesday and Thursday evening at Knapsack Park, starting at 7:30pm, and conducted by the Prems coach, Dave Gordon.
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We're after old photos concerning the club since it first kicked off in the mid-1960s. Any type of photo is welcome - be it action, team, ground, whatever. Please let us know if you can help (
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Knapsack Park is CLOSED |
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CLOSED
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Sponsor - Glenbrook Butchery |
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Upcoming Events |
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14.02.2012 19:30 - 21:30
13.03.2012 19:30 - 21:30
10.04.2012 19:30 - 21:30
08.05.2012 19:30 - 21:30
12.06.2012 19:30 - 21:30
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| Saturday, 28 January 2012 |
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Saturday, 14 January 2012 |
2012 Welcome
Welcome to another season of football at the Blue Mountains Football Club (BMFC), where games will officially kick off on Saturday, 31 March.
In the spirit of being 'green' again this year, we will upload most of the information you'll need for Registration and Pre-Season purposes on this website. As soft copies of the most up-to-date information sheets will be available from here, we won't be issuing hard copies of anything ... unless you ask us for one.
But we're being even 'greener' this year with the introduction of the FFA's on-line pre-registration process, which is being used throughout the Nepean District for the first time. No more paper forms to complete! For some of us, on-line regos are nothing new, having previously done it for futsal or summer soccer, but for the rest of us, it will be something we've never completed before. Therefore, please take the time to review the information to help make the process as smooth and effortless as possible.
We wish you a fabulous year, full of fun, friendships new and old, competitive but fair play ... and one free of injuries!
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Saturday, 14 January 2012 |
2012 Registration Days & Fees
Registration Days for this season will be held at the BMFC club house at Knapsack Park, Glenbrook on:
Saturday, 28 January (10am - 2pm)
Saturday, 4 February (10am - 2pm)
Friday, 10 February (6pm - 8pm)
Players need to be at least 5 years old this calendar year to be able to play. Click here for fees.
P.S. If you have a pair of soccer boots that no long fit, are still in an acceptable state and you're willing to donate these to the club's Boots Bin, bring these along to the Registration Day. Please keep the pair together by tying the shoelaces to each other.
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Friday, 20 January 2012 |
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On-Line Pre-Registrations
Information for Players, Coaches, Club Referees, Managers, Members & Committee Volunteers
This
year sees the introduction of an on-line pre-registration process, using the
FFA's website MyFootballClub. No more
paper forms to complete! It’s being used
for the first time across the entire Nepean District and by all clubs.
All players, coaches, club referees, managers, general club members and committee volunteers are required to pre-register on-line.
Before
you can pre-register, you must have the following: internet access, an
e-mail address and your own FFA Number & password.
If
you don’t have internet access, see if a friend or relative could help, or
maybe visit the local public library to use one of their computers.
If
you don’t have an e-mail address, you can quickly set one up (e.g. hotmail, gmail, yahoo, etc account) or
get one through your internet provider (e.g. bigpond, optusnet, tpg, etc). Your FFA password will be sent to your e-mail address.
With
regard to your FFA Number, if you played with BMFC last year, the club would
have e-mailed you your FFA Number and password. If you can’t find this e-mail, or didn't receive one, just search for your number on the MyFootballClub website. All you need to do is go to https://live.myfootballclub.com.au/Signup/FFAMemberSignup.aspx. Anyone can see if they have a FFA number, not just players.
If you need a step-by-step guide on how to complete the pre-registration process on-line, click here ... but please also note the following.
Siblings
If two or more siblings register to play in Junior teams (U18s and below), a $30 discount applies to the second and each subsequent sibling. Please remember to include this discount before finalizing your invoice during the on-line registration process.
Student Rate
Please note that the student rate only applies to FULL-TIME students.
Payment of Registration Fee / Shorts / Socks / Shin Guards
Payment of the registration fees and/or other items, can be made by either paying:
- on-line during the pre-registration process (Visa and Mastercard accepted);
- at Registration Day (cash, cheque, Visa or Mastercard); or
- by direct deposit.
If you wish to pay by direct deposit, the club's bank account details are as follows:
Account name: Blue Mountains Football Club Inc.
Bank: Westpac
BSB: 032370
Account Number: 172324
Note: In the reference field, record the player's initials, surname and age - e.g. "AB Citizen 14".
Please bring your Invoice (generated during the on-line pre-registration process) or direct deposit payment receipt to the front desk on Registration Day - please do not go anywhere else in the club house first !!!
There may be additional registration requirements for some players.
Please refer below to see if any apply to you.
Photos & ID
The following players will have their photo taken, as part of the registration process:
- new players (i.e. those who have never played for BMFC);
- returning players who will be 6, 9, 12, 15 or 18 as at 31 December this year;
- players who haven't played for BMFC in the last few years; or
- any current players who would like a new photo taken.
Additionally, new players will need to bring proof of age (e.g. birth certificate, passport, drivers licence).
Girls wishing to play in a Boys team
Teams from Under 13 and above are split into Girls/Ladies and Boys/Men's competitions. If a girl turning 13 or 14 this year wishes to play in a Boys U13s or U14s team, then this form (click here) needs to be completed and brought to Registration Day. Girls turning at least 15 this year are not permitted to play in Boys/Men's teams.
Coaches & Managers
Apart from pre-registration, coaches and managers must also complete a Working with Children form ( https://check.kids.nsw.gov.au/volunteer-declaration.php) and bring this to either Registration, Grading or Team Muster Days. Photo ID will also be required for new coaches and managers.
De-Registrations/Transfers
Players who transfer or de-register for any reason, other than not being offered a position in a team, will be charged a $20 fee ($13.60 payable to Nepean; $6.40 BMFC admin fee) on their departure.
Finally ... Insurance (Accident Support Program)
This program is part of the Football NSW "Limited Risk Management and Player Protection Plan". It is designed to supplement Loss of Income and Non-Medicare expenses. The benefits are limited. Note it is not a Health Insurance Scheme or Workers Compensation. BMFC advises members to note the coverage provided by the insurance and recommends that players have private medical insurance. More information can be found on the Football NSW website at
http://www.fnswinsurance.com.au/insurance-products/accident-support-program/.
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Friday, 20 January 2012 |
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Pre-Season Information
Information for all Players & Parents/Guardians
The BMFC "Year Book" contains information regarding the season, along with our obligations as a member club of the Nepean Association - click here for a copy.
Information for Under 5 to Under 9 age groups
In mid-February, all U5-U9 registered players will attend Team Muster and be formed into teams - click here for more information regarding this. Coaches and Managers for these teams are also chosen at this time.
Information for Under 10 to Under 18 age groups
In mid-February, all U11-U18 registered players will attend Team Grading and be graded into teams, if the club needs to form more than one team in a particular age group - click here for more information regarding this. Otherwise, teams will be formed on the nominated days, and coaches and managers chosen.
Information for All Age (over 18) and Over-35s teams
In late-February, a meeting for registered senior players will take place (click here for details), unless alternative arrangements are made by each Coordinator.
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Tuesday, 17 January 2012 |
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Lucas
Neill Leadership Award winner - Gemma Morgan (U8 Sharks, 2011)
Thought you would like to know what happened to Gemma on Monday, 3 October
2011.
Mid last year, Gemma was nominated for one of the Optus Small Sided
Football awards. The awards call for
nominations for kids who play football from all over Australia; Gemma was
nominated for the Lucas Neill Leadership Award.
In late September, the Morgan family was advised that Gemma had
made it to the finals and she was invited to attend the awards ceremony, which
included a training session with Lucas Neill.
So Monday arrived and Gemma and some of her friends from BMFC
participated in a training session with both Lucas Neill from the Socceroos and
Kyah Simon of the Matildas. Following
the coaching session, the award ceremony commenced.
And the winner of the Optus Small Sided Football Lucas Neill Leadership Award was … Gemma
Morgan!
Lucas said that what impressed him about Gemma’s nomination were
her leadership behaviours, in particular that she assisted other players by
showing them how to do some of the drills and pro- actively organised training
drills for the team if the coach was busy.
After the announcement, Gemma was whisked away for interviews with
newspapers, Girl Power Magazine and Channel 9 News. The following link shows Gemma, some of the
other finalists and her friends from BMFC having the coaching session with
Lucas. The footage is towards the end of
the video, after the Optus ad http://today.ninemsn.com.au/?videoid=6f50fa4a-ad5f-43d8-a662-15bfc6f6d408
Cameron Morgan, Gemma’s dad said that all in all, it was an
exceptional experience for Gemma, the Blue Mountains FC players that went along
and, of course, her parents. “We are
very proud of Gemma and would like to thank both Blue Mountains Football Club
and Football NSW for their support in Gemma’s development.”
Click on the links to view media articles; selected photos
from the day are below - Penrith Press, Mosman Daily (p18) , Mosman Daily (p19).
about the “Optus Small Sided Football – Lucas Neill Leadership Award”
The Lucas Neill Leadership award is for a young player who's shown not only skill on the pitch, but demonstrated ability to push the squad and lead from the front.
They don't have to be the best player. Far from it. We're looking for someone who always tries their best.
Someone who's always willing to learn new skills and helps other players to be their best. The chosen player gets a signed jersey, and a training session, with Lucas Neill for them and their team. Not bad.
     
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Monday, 31 January 2011 |
Committee People Needed
If you enjoy being part of the club, help yourself and your family by giving us a hand!
Our club is a voluntary sporting association that relies totally on the efforts and skills of its members. We will only continue to prosper with the support and participation of players and their families. With the loss of a number of committee and other people in recent years, our club is seeking new volunteers to come forward and help with the efficient running of the club ... and to the new ideas that new people bring to the club.
This year the club will be setting up three sub-committees, essentially split by the three main groups of competitions we play in, namely Senior teams (AA, Prems, O35s), Junior teams (U11-U18) and SSF teams (U5-U10). We are calling for volunteers for each of these sub-committees to help run an aspect the club. Some people have already put their hand up to join one of these, whilst others have expressed an interest. A willingness to help out is probably the main criteria!
Roles that must befilled during the season are:
- Coaching and Managing teams
- Committee positions or assistants to committee members with specific tasks throughout the year.
In particular, the club is looking for volunteers to take on the roles of:
RegistrarMember Protection OfficerSafety OfficerCoaching Coordinator- Publicity & Promotions Officer
- Roster Officer
- BBQ Co-ordinator (Saturday AM only)
- Fields and Maintenance Co-ordinator
- Act as Duty Officer for a couple of hours on a Saturday or Sunday.
The club needs additional people to assist and to ensure the efficient running of game days. Without the assistance of new volunteers, the ability of the club to provide efficient and speedy service to its members is severely restricted.
If you able to help, please let one of the committee know at the Registration Days or complete an "I'd Like to Help" form (click here) and hand it in with your registration.
If you would like more information, please contact the club or speak to one the committee members.
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Tuesday, 05 January 2010 |
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Child Supervision
 BMFC would like to remind all parents/guardians that they are responsible for their child at training and games. Every child must have an adult, other than the Coach or Manager, supervising them at training and games for the protection of coaches and managers, as well as children.
The NSW Department of Sports and Recreation recommends that coaches and managers should not be left alone with children under the age of 18.
If you cannot be at training or games, you must arrange for another adult, not the coach or manager, to be responsible for your child. If for some reason a parent/guardian needs to leave the training session or game, they must not return late to pick up their child.
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