International Volunteer Day

Happy International Volunteer Day!

Today, we celebrate the incredible individuals who make St Mary’s community what it is. Volunteers are the backbone of our club. From keeping things running to driving us forward, they truly are the heart of everything we do.

But here’s the thing—it’s the same group of dedicated volunteers who consistently step up. While they love helping out, sometimes they’d love to just sit back and enjoy the game too! That’s where you can make a difference.

Whether you have an hour to spare in the canteen or are interested in a more ongoing role, every bit makes a huge impact.

More than a game

In netball and football, the season may end, but the friendships never do. Whether it’s casual dinners, fun days out at the races, or simply catching up over coffee, we love how our players make time to stay connected outside of sport. It’s this commitment to each other that sets our club apart.

It’s these friendships that make the team and the club stronger, both on and off the field.

Boost your brand with St Mary’s

As we gear up for the 2025 season, we’re offering local businesses a unique opportunity to get their logo on our training singlets.

By partnering with us, your business can take advantage of a range of benefits while supporting grassroots sport in our community.

  1. Increased brand exposure: Your logo will be prominently displayed on our training singlets, seen by players, coaches, and supporters at every session.
  2. Build brand good will: Support a not-for-profit, grassroots community club and strengthen your reputation as a business that cares about giving back to the community.
  3. Targeted marketing: Reach a dedicated and engaged audience of players, families, and local supporters, creating direct connections with your potential customers.

Spots are limited so get in touch today!

Secure your spot

U15s shine with senior support

It was fantastic to have our senior netball players and coaches come along to support our U15 team tonight! There’s something truly special about seeing teams come together and cheer each other on.

The U15s are now heading into their summer break after a great start to their inaugural season. We’re excited to see what’s ahead for this talented group of young players!

Pancakes for a cause

Time’s running out to help our club earn up to $6,000 through The Pancake Parlour Club Rewards—and it’s as simple as enjoying some delicious pancakes!

We need to secure a spot in the top 5 on the overall leaderboard, so every pancake counts. Whether you’re in the mood for a sweet treat like Biscoff crepes or something savoury like a Pancake Parma or even a protein hit, The Pancake Parlour has you covered.

This is your chance to eat 100% guilt-free – you’re just doing your bit to help the club!

To help us win, complete the following steps:

1. Sign up: Join the Lovely Rewards program and select ‘St Mary’s Senior Football Netball Club’ under the ‘Club’ dropdown via the app or online.

2. Eat pancakes: Every time you dine in, scan/add your member card. Forgot? Just let the staff know at the counter, and they’ll ensure your points are attributed to St Mary’s.

Club Rewards ends on 31 December 2024.

Join now

International Men’s Day 2024

Today marks International Men’s Day, a chance to take part in a global conversation about manhood, masculinity and men’s issues.

Australia is one of the healthiest and wealthiest countries in the world and yet suicide is the leading cause of death for males under the age of 55.

This year’s theme is ‘Men’s Health Champions.’ It aims to celebrate the people around the country, who are working to improve the lives and health of men and boys, and encourage more people to become a Men’s Health Champion.

One way you can be a champion is to ‘look out for your mates.’ Whether it’s a phone call, a check-in, or simply making space to talk, small actions can make a big difference.

We all have a role to play in supporting the boys and men in our lives, particularly when they’re doing it tough.

Find out more

Empowering girls through netball

In the spirit of This Girl Can Week, we had some of our senior players out training with the juniors tonight!

Vichealth’s This Girl Can campaign is all about breaking down barriers and empowering women and girls to stay active.

Thanks to Clare Nicholls, Georgie O’Sullivan and Micaela and Ciara Hanlon for volunteering your time.

With nearly 300 games between them (just for St Mary’s alone), they shared some great tips and advice with the U15s and showed them the benefits of always staying active.

Driving change: Over $20,000 raised

We’re thrilled to announce that we have received funding from the TAC Club Rewards program for the fourth consecutive year!

This brings our total raised to $20,800 raised, all thanks to our commitment to key road safety issues and promoting safe behaviours within our community.

Club President Mark Stanley shared how grateful the Club is for the additional $1,500 in funding.

“The impact of road trauma is significant, and it is our priority to ensure the safety of our players, supporters, and the wider community on the roads.”

“Our continued funding is a testament to our strong commitment and passion for creating creating a culture that prioritises road safety.”

“We’re also grateful to the TAC and AFL Victoria for their ongoing efforts in promoting road safety and for providing essential support to grassroots sports.”

Read the TAC media release

Annual General Meeting

Our Annual General Meeting (AGM) is scheduled for 7pm on 28 November 2024 at Rosanna Golf Club. This is an important event for all our members, and we encourage everyone to attend.

Formal notice and additional details will be sent to all members via email, so keep an eye on your inbox!

During the AGM, we’ll review our accomplishments over the past year, discuss future goals, and provide a platform for your voices and ideas. It’s a great opportunity to stay engaged with our community.

All committee positions are open. The nomination form and proxy form are available for download below.

Please return forms Club Secretary Lauren Ind at stmarys2009@gmail.com.

Committee Nomination FormDownload
Proxy FormDownload

A netball first: Celebrating Clare’s 150th game

Huge congratulations to Clare Nicholls, who is set to play her 150th game for St Mary’s Netball tonight! The first netball player to reach this amazing milestone.

Clare has been big part of our netball community since its inception in 2011, and she continues to dominate on the court week after week.

To commemorate being the first netball player to achieve this, we gave Clare a personalised St Mary’s netball.

She has multiple club and league Best & Fairest awards and was even the league runner up this year!

We’re so glad to have her as part of the club.