International Women’s Day 2023


Today is International Women’s Day, a day to celebrate and recognise the achievements of women in all fields globally.⁠

This year’s theme is #Embraceequity and we encourage everyone to take action within your own sphere of influence by challenging stereotypes, calling out discrimination, and drawing attention to bias.⁠

Club Vice President Fiona Hocking shared the importance of IWD at St Mary’s.⁠

“Women are traditionally underrepresented in sports, not just on the field but also in leadership positions.”⁠

“At St Mary’s we are committed to improving gender equality across our club and know we can always do better. However, we will only create positive change if we are all in it together.”⁠

“That’s why we’re asking all the men, women, and non-binary people at our club to take action this football and netball season to create a truly diverse and inclusive club.”

WE’RE HIRING: Sports trainers

St Mary’s Senior Football and Netball Club is seeking sports trainers to assist our Medical Support Team.⁠

We are looking for trainers with experience, or happy to train you on the job!⁠

We are located in Greensborough and form part of the Northern Football and Netball League.

These positions will work across all of our teams including Under 19’s, Reserves, Seniors, and Senior Women’s.⁠

Requirements: ⁠
– Attend one training session per week (Tuesday or Thursday night).⁠
– Attend match day on Saturday⁠
– Attend some Sunday matches⁠

Key tasks: ⁠
– Massage, strapping and other injury prevention duties.⁠
– Assisting with injuries and other first aid requirements throughout the game.⁠
– Assist with pre-game, on field, and post-game duties.⁠
– Liaise with other trainers and coaches regarding player medical issues.⁠


Qualifications:⁠
If you have completed all or most of these that is great, if not we are happy to help you get all the qualifications you need. ⁠

– Ideally studying in the sports or health field.⁠
– Minimum Level 1 Sports Trainer⁠
– Current First Aid and CPR qualifications⁠
– Taping course⁠

Please send applications to fihocking07@gmail.com

WE’RE HIRING: Canteen Manager

We’re looking for an enthusiastic person to manage the canteen activities for our St Mary’s Football and Netball Club in 2023. The main function of this role will be planning, organising, and monitoring the day to day operations of the canteen.

This is a paid position.

Dates required: 9 Saturday’s (home games) between April to August 2023.

Hours: Hours may vary but generally required between 12 noon to 5pm on dates above.

This role is a paid position.

Key responsibilities:

  • Ordering and receiving stock weekly, including ensuring stock is kept at appropriate levels
  • Managing volunteer rosters and volunteer responsibilities, including any training required, on canteen days
  • Closing and cleaning the canteen
  • Develop and implement a canteen volunteer roster
  • Liaise with the Treasurer to ensure preferred suppliers are used and invoices are paid promptly
  • Provide feedback to the Committee on improvement opportunities
  • Ensure all volunteers are familiar with correct hygiene and food handling practices

Relationships

  • This position will liaise directly with relevant food and beverage suppliers.
  • This position will liaise with and have regular communication with Vice President and Treasurer as well as coaches, committee members, general members, parents, players and volunteers.

Accountability:

  • The canteen manager is accountable to the Vice President and general committee.

This role would be perfect for a retired person who would like to give back to the community and earn a few extra dollars.

Please send your expression of interest to fihocking07@gmail.com.

Developing our future footy stars

Today players from our senior club volunteered their time to assist St Mary’s Junior Football Club with the Burra combine and registration day.

A special thank you to Nick Gedge, Nick Dean, Adam Lucci, Zane Costello, Tom Hardy, Patrick Carbis, Huon McGibbon, Tane Cotter and Kieran Abbott from the Men’s Senior side and Tomeeka Neil, Elyssa Rees, Caitlin Kreuzberger, Georgia Girolami and Meg Girolami from the Women’s Senior side.

It was great to see the Senior and junior players having fun together we look forward to working with the Junior Club on future events!

2023 U19s Coaching Team

We’re pleased to introduce Scott McLaughlin as the U19s Head Coach and Ben Wilson as the Assistant Coach for 2023! ⁠

Scott has played with St Mary’s before, but spent his career up until 21 at Westmeadows, making his mark as a skilled player winning a league B&F and a club B&F. ⁠

He went on to play at Tullamarine for the next 13 years, playing in four senior grand finals, before moving to Lower Plenty, and winning a Reserves grand final and the league goal kicking award three times⁠

It was at Lower Plenty that he picked up coaching as well, helping reserves teams get to finals and most recently coaching the Div 1 Seniors. ⁠

Ben played his junior career up until U19s at St Mary’s and is excited to be taking up his first coaching role back home at St Mary’s!⁠

He is currently studying sports and exercise science and working as a performance analyst for Melbourne Rebels Rugby Team. ⁠

We can’t wait to see what these two bring to the club!⁠