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Ainslie Football Club

Locality: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Address: 5 Angas Street, Ainslie 2602 Canberra, ACT, Australia

Website: http://www.ainsliefootball.com.au/

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25.01.2022 A pleasure for the Ainslie Football Club to be able to award Life Membership to Lee Phillips at this mornings AGM. Lee has been involved with the Club in excess of 50 years as player, coach, runner, Board member, Senior President, parent. We look forward to another 50 years contributing to the Club. And thank you to all the Phillips family (Hugh, Benta, Lachie & Ollie) for allowing him to be so involved at the Club. Well deserved.

25.01.2022 Time to get creative. The 2020 Junior Best & Fairest Presentations take on a different look this year. Keep an eye on AFL Canberras Facebook page. It starts tonight for the u11 Mixed, u12 Mixed & u13 Mixed competitions.

24.01.2022 Terrific last qtr. Goal in 18th minute to go ahead. Second Ainslie Team straight into the Grand Final. CONGRATULATIONS

24.01.2022 Its all FINALS this weekend. Senior Footy is at Queanbeyan on Saturday and Belconnen on Sunday. Saturday games are Grand Final Qualifiers (winner through to GF) while Sunday games are Elimination Finals. We have 3 Junior Teams playing Grand Finals this weekend.... Under 12s Blacks on Saturday while Sunday sees Girls u14 Reds and Girls u18s Blacks play. Plus there are a number of play-off games for various ladder positions - not all teams are involved in these. Unfortunately attendance at games is strictly limited due to Covid restrictions. ~ The Saturday game at Queanbeyan has a 500 spectator limit. ~ The Sunday game at Belconnen is by invitation ONLY. ~ The Junior games are limited to 1 parent per team. We wish all our teams a fantastic weekend.

23.01.2022 Yesterday afternoon saw the presentation of Ainslie Football Club LIFE MEMBERSHIP to the wonderful Barbara Marshall. Barbara was unable to attend the AGM on Sunday so Lee Phillips (Club President) and Simon Holt (General Manager) had the honour of presenting this award to our highly respected Club Patron. As a mark of Barbara's standing in the community AFC is the third organisation to bestow her Life Membership. ... Congratulations and Thank You Barbara. Barbara's & Lee's ongoing and outstanding efforts at the club were both recognised at Sunday's AGM, indeed a dynamic duo.

22.01.2022 Some great photos made available from Richard Baumhammer from the Men’s 2s game last Saturday. So close ......

22.01.2022 PRE SEASON WHOLE OF CLUB TRAINING Pre-Season TRAINING for the Ainslie Football Club commences this Tuesday, November 24 at Alan Ray Oval under the watchful eye of our team of helpers - men’s, women’s and juniors. Pre-season TRAINING sessions are open to:... All Senior Ainslie players (Men’s & Women’s Grades, Men’s & Women’s Rising Stars) Junior players playing u14s or older in season 2021 Those new to Ainslie or Footy These sessions run Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:30-7:00pm on Alan Ray Oval (enclosed Oval behind the Ainslie Football & Social Club). The final session before Christmas will be on Thursday, December 17. Attendance at every session is optional. You go at your pace. Players should bring both runners and football boots, footy shorts, club singlet/warmup top (if owned), and own drink bottle. Covid protocols to be followed. For more information please contact Simon Holt on 0423 060 061 or [email protected].

22.01.2022 What do you get the person who has everything?

21.01.2022 Our thoughts and prayers are with the Rourke family. Jules was a wonderful, brave and kind person who is sadly missed by all. She will be remembered for all these amazing traits and her beautiful family.

21.01.2022 PRE SEASON WHOLE OF CLUB TRAINING - STARTS TOMORROW Just in case it slipped your mind, Pre-Season TRAINING for the Ainslie Football Club commences this Tuesday, November 24 at Alan Ray Oval under the watchful eye of our team of helpers - men’s, women’s and juniors. Pre-season TRAINING sessions are open to: All Senior Ainslie players (Men’s & Women’s Grades, Men’s & Women’s Rising Stars)... Junior players playing u14s or older in season 2021 Those new to Ainslie or Footy (13 or older) These sessions run Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:30-7:00pm on Alan Ray Oval (enclosed Oval behind the Ainslie Football & Social Club). The final session before Christmas will be on Thursday, December 17. Attendance at every session is optional. You go at your pace. Players should bring both runners and football boots, footy shorts, club singlet/warmup top (if owned), and own drink bottle. Covid protocols to be followed. For more information please contact Simon Holt on 0423 060 061 or [email protected].

19.01.2022 Not the usual Presentation style, but well improvised AFL Canberra Congratulations to all players, and a special mention to Owen Doherty & Ben Godwin. Next instalment is tonight.

18.01.2022 1st Grade Mens & Womens game being live streamed this Sunday afternoon. See below for details.

18.01.2022 Enormous Thanks to the one and only Dave Mitchell.

18.01.2022 It's a little while ago now but excited to be able to share the results of the 2020 Senior & Community Football Award Winners. Congratulations to all the award winners. Check out all the photos from the event our 2020 Presentation Album....Continue reading

17.01.2022 SENIOR PRESENTATION GOES HAWAIIAN - NOVEMBER 14. Due to limitations forced upon us by COVID we are taking our Presentation Event outside and into the daylight. This will be a very informal affair with dress requirement being a Hawaiian Shirt. The focus is more on teams than the Club with the most attention being on the on the B&F counts for each team. ... Times are: 12.30-1.45pm Men’s 3s4s 1.45-3.00pm Women’s 1s2s 3.00-4.30pm Men’s 1s2s & Rising Stars 4.30pm Announcement of Club Person of the Year While the different teams will finish at different times we will have marquees set up around the ground, eskies, and a food van to assist people make the decision to stay around for the announcement of the Club Person of the Year. This is the one award that resonates across all levels of Senior & Community Footy. This will be followed by DJ Wiles. Close 7pm.

17.01.2022 Home & Away Season now complete - whew! And congratulations to all our 4 Senior Teams who have qualified for finals - all teams winning on the weekend for the second time this year. Men's 1s & Women's 1s finished in 4TH spot. Men's 2s finished in 2ND spot.... Men's Rising Stars finished in 2ND spot. Information relating to finals matches this weekend will be posted tomorrow morning.

15.01.2022 Please join us for this exciting event.

14.01.2022 Rising Stars Premiership Congratulations to all those that were part of this terrific effort. Enjoy the moment - you don’t win premierships every year. Next step seeing you play Senior Footy.

14.01.2022 Big arvo today as we announce Senior Coaches for 2021 for ~ Men’s & Women’s 1s ~ Men’s & Women’s 2s ~ Men’s Rising Stars... Plus we will introduce our new Physio partners and share some terrific sponsorship news. Following the announcement training will take place, with drinks and sausages for players and attendees. So even if you can’t do training, please come down and help us celebrate with our new coaching team. Announcement will be at ARO, in grandstand at 5.30pm. Love to have you come down as we commence a new era.

14.01.2022 AFL Canberra - Women's 1s Ainslie Football Club v Gungahlin Jets

14.01.2022 Anyone spring to mind?

13.01.2022 ROOKIES REVISITED Our Rookies Co-ordinator, Daryl Adams, will be running an abbreviated four week program in Term 4 for boys and girls aged 4-6 years. Sessions will be held on Tuesdays from 4.15-5.15pm on the Ainslie 104 oval opposite the Ainslie Social Club starting 3 November and ending 24 November. The program aims to teach the basic skills of AFL, including kicking, marking and hand balling. Skills are taught through fun, interactive drills and games and practiced by pl...aying modified mini games. Players only require comfortable clothing applicable to the weather, plenty of water for hydration and a willingness to learn AFL skills. Parental assistance is also encouraged. If you would like your child to participate in the program please register your interest by emailing the Manager, Junior Football Operations, at [email protected]. The cost of the program will be $40.

12.01.2022 Please Note that there is no access to Alan Ray Oval to use the Gym or the Oval on Mondays & Wednesdays from 5-8pm till Christmas. The venue is being used by the GWS Academy. Similar access restrictions will apply in the first part of 2021.

12.01.2022 Look out kids. See what & who is coming to ARO.

11.01.2022 Its always a relief to be able to get help from someone you trust. And TerryWhite Chemmart Compounding Pharmacy Ainslie certainly ticks that box. Like them we are delighted to be able to serve our community.

11.01.2022 Annual General Meeting #90 of the Ainslie Football Club conducted this morning, and a huge thank you to all those who attended. As we go forward into season 2021 it is exciting to have our Board members from 2020 returned to deliver again. Congratulations to ~ Sarah Bosworth... ~ Megan Divett ~ Hannah Gill ~ Brett Hannam ~ Len Hatch ~ Fiona Jolly ~ Troy Klep ~ Sue-Anne McKeough ~ Ian Muir ~ Lee Phillips And now the work begins again.

11.01.2022 Charlie Boyton catches up with Cawls after his debut game against Gungahlin on Saturday!

10.01.2022 Missing your footy fix already? Check out the action from the inaugural National Women’s Masters AFL at Alan Ray Oval, Ainslie. Games commence tomorrow (Sat Dec 12) from10am through to 4.30pm. There are a number of Ainslie Women’s players involved in various capacities- playing, coaching, managing, canteen, on the microphone, etc.... Support the player’s, and be part of history.

09.01.2022 NOTE: ACCESS TO GAMES ON SUNDAY IS BY INVITATION ONLY. MEN'S 1s If you haven't been invited by Ian Muir or Simon Holt, or appear on the list that will go up on Player Facebook page later today, you will not be able to enter the venue. We have a 50 person limit and priority has been given to 2nd grade players, regular attendees, and players families (where possible). We regret that plenty of fantastic club people aren't on the list - sorry we can't get you on. But optimistic t...hat there may be more places available come Grand Final, if we should get there. WOMEN'S 1s If you haven't been invited by Zoe Lewis or Britt Tully, or appear on the list that will go up on Player Facebook page later today, you will not be able to enter the venue. We have a 50 person limit and priority has been given to 2nd grade players, regular attendees, and players families (where possible). There are no available spaces on the Men's list There are just a couple of spaces on Women's list. There is a $5 charge for those not on Team Sheet at both Queanbeyan (Saturday) and Belconnen (Sunday - cash only). The GOOD News is that these 2 games will be STREAMED LIVE via the AFL Canberra Facebook page. There is no link to share at present but will be available on both AFL Canberra and Ainslie pages once available. Games in Queanbeyan tomorrow are operating to the NSW's 500 person limit. For those not on a team sheet entry at the gate will be available. Note, a big Marist crowd in Rising Stars game may slow access to Men's 2s game (may have to wait for people to vacate venue). Reminder $5 entry unless you are on Team Sheet. If in doubt - bring $5.

09.01.2022 Julie Rourke’s Funeral & Wake We have been requested by the family to help manage our presence (footballers and supporters) at the service and the wake. Funeral Service... Is at Norwood Crematorium in Mitchell. Service starts at 4.30pm. There are space restrictions in place. As such, unless you knew Julie well we would ask that you not take one of the inside seats. There is a 100 person restriction inside that the family have requested be prioritised for family and friends. The Rourke family will appreciate your support with this. NOTE DRESS CODE IS COLOURFUL CLOTHING (Hawaiian shirts are perfect). No Ainslie kit. Wake Again restriction apply to numbers at the Wake, and the family have requested that priority be given to family and friends. Suggest that those wanting to catch up with Rourkie and family look to attend wake late - perhaps go upstairs at Gungahlin Lakes or elsewhere in Gungahlin. Before looking to attend wake suggest you check our Facebook page to check availability. This is not an ideal situation however we are keen to support all the family’s wishes. We trust that those who knew Julie will go straight to wake, and others, who want to support Chris, bide their time, and wait for the all clear. Note access to wake will be vila Pro Shop, and people will need to use the QR scan to access. Thanks for your support.

07.01.2022 Congratulations to our Rising Stars who have booked a spot into the Grand Final. Terrific 4 quarter effort.

05.01.2022 Fantastic effort, but fell just short

05.01.2022 SUNDAY'S FOOTY AT BELCONNEN - WHO CAN GO Because of Covid and the associated limits on numbers who are able to watch, we have had to provide a list of attendees. Please note there are 3 lists for Men's team, 1 for the Women's team please check all of them.... If you are on the list but now unable to attend, or your guest, please make sure you let me know there are others desperate to come. If you are a maybe become a NO so I can ensure the spot is utilised.

05.01.2022 New Ainslie Men’s 1st Grade coach Jordan Doering took the opportunity during the week to spend some time with Nth Queensland Cowboys. JD was able to sit in with the Cowboy’s planning sessions, training activities and in turn, was able to share some of his knowledge, particularly aiming to improve the Cowboy’s kicking skills. We’ll see what new things he brings to training on Tuesday.

04.01.2022 AFL Canberra - Men's 2s Ainslie Football Club v Gungahlin Jets

04.01.2022 AFL Canberra - Men's 1s Ainslie Football Club v Gungahlin Jets

03.01.2022 AFL Canberra - Rising Stars Ainslie Football Club v Gungahlin Jets

03.01.2022 Not the usual Presentation style, but well improvised AFL Canberra. Congratulations to all players, and a special mention to Joshua Porter.

01.01.2022 Girls Night Tonight

01.01.2022 Try something different.

01.01.2022 Looking forward to September School Holidays and lots of good holiday fun. Book into the Super Spring Holiday Program on Wed 30 Sept at Alan Ray Oval - brought to you by Active Attitudes. Given the year we have all had Active Attitudes have kept the price low and have also created a code for the Ainslie Family to get $10 off each booking if they use the code "ainsliespring"... Book Now at WWW.ACTIVEATTITUDES.COM.AU