To mark LGBT History Month, we are reflecting on some of the challenges LGBT+ people have faced in sport, and the progress made towards strengthening the representation of LGBTQ+ community in sports. While many athletes and activists have successfully challenged restrictive notions of sport to create a safe space for the LGBT+ community, there isContinue reading “Recognising LGBT History Month”
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St Mary’s scores big: $5k for promoting road safety!
We are excited to announce that once again we have secured funding from TAC Victoria and AFL Victoria as part of the Club Rewards Program.We know our players and supporters spend a lot of time on the road attending games and training, and we hope our campaign this year has helped make their journey’s moreContinue reading “St Mary’s scores big: $5k for promoting road safety!”
2022 B&F Winners
It was fantastic to celebrate the 2022 season with all our players and supporters! Please join us in congratulating our 2022 Best & Fairest Winners! The top 10 from each section can be found on our Instagram and Facebook. Netball1st: Ciara Hanlon2nd: Claire Nicholls3rd: Josie Desmond Women’s Football 1st: Jess Hardy2nd: Sarah Johnston3rd: Elyssa ReesCoachesContinue reading “2022 B&F Winners”
2023 Coaching Applications Open
St Mary’s Senior Football and Netball Club is seeking enthusiastic individuals to apply for Senior coaching roles for the 2023 season!The following positions are available:– U19 Head Coach – Development (Reserves) Coach These roles require people who can demonstrate leadership, management and technical skill in developing players with a commitment to strive, improve and nurtureContinue reading “2023 Coaching Applications Open”
Jess Hardy wins NFNL B&F
A massive congratulations to our very own Jess Hardy who has won the 2022 NFNL Women’s Div 2 B&F AND the Coaches/ MVP Award!After an absolutely stellar season it is very well deserved.We’d also like to congratulate Elyssa Rees and Sarah Johnston who came 3rd and 6th respectively in the Coaches MVP Award votes.
Thanking our 2022 sponsors
As we close out another season we want to pass on a massive thank you to our 2022 sponsors. It would not be possible to run our club without generous sponsorship from businesses like these, so please make sure you support these business in return!
Recognising R U OK? Day 2022
Today is R U OK? Day. This year’s theme is ‘No qualifications needed’ and reminds all of us that we have what it takes to support our family and friends who may be struggling with life’s ups and downs. This theme is in response to research that found four in ten Australians feel asking someoneContinue reading “Recognising R U OK? Day 2022”
Preparing for R U OK? Day
R U OK? Day is on Thursday 8 September. R U OK? research has found four in ten Australians feel asking someone “are you OK?” is a conversation better had with an expert. However, R U OK? want you to know you don’t need qualifications to have an R U OK? conversation. The work ofContinue reading “Preparing for R U OK? Day”
Celebrating a successful women’s season
We finally have some snaps from the women’s Grand Final 📸 Greg Hanlon, Football Director, shared how proud the club is of the women’s team. “While things didn’t go our way on the day, the women played a great game and we are so proud of all the players, coaches, and volunteers for a successfulContinue reading “Celebrating a successful women’s season”
2022 Annual Presentation Night
You’re invited to St Mary’s Annual Presentation Night on Thursday 22 September! Tickets are $65 per person and can be purchased here. Join us to celebrate a great year and find out our Club Best and Fairest winners 🏅 This year the event will be held at the club rooms, and your ticket includes gourmetContinue reading “2022 Annual Presentation Night”
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