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24.01.2022 It was a perfect day to start our SubiRoos program for the term. So many smiling faces learning the fundamentals from our Technical Directors Adi and Branko, Coach Stra and four of our junior players learning coaching from the best in WA. For more info about SubiRoos: http://subiacosoccer.asn.au/subiroos #youaremysubi

24.01.2022 On the menu this Wed and Thurs from 6.30pm at the Canteen is home made lasagne (beef) @ $10 per serve. #youaremysubi #subiafcjuniors

23.01.2022 In our latest short skills video*, our Technical Director Adi focuses on learning to juggle. Learning to juggle requires patience, but once players get the hang of it, their improvement accelerates rapidly. Now is a great time to master this art! Remember to stay safe and take care of your friends and family.... *Please note that this video was recorded prior to the latest social distancing measures being enacted.

23.01.2022 There will be some familiar faces at Rosalie Pitch 1 tonight as Subiaco takes on Dianella White Eagles (7pm kick off). #4 Bobby Chopra (Ravis Dad), #8 Dan Groenewald (Daisys Dad), #56 Willy Becerra (Club Coach and Gaspars Dad), #2 Laurens Manning (Matilda, Freya and Petas Dad). Look closely at the opposition #14 (Adi Juric) and Mick Thompson. The bar will be open so come on down! #youaremysubi #subiafcjuniors

22.01.2022 It's not too late to register for the Xmas Skills Clinic, starts Monday! Daily rates available and friends are welcome! Register now: https://www.trybooking.com/BNBOU... #youaremysubi #subiafcjuniors

22.01.2022 We are proud to announce that we are now a Good Sports accredited club. The Good Sports program works with clubs to help them provide safe and healthy environments for families to play sport. Find out more about what this means at goodsports.com.au.

21.01.2022 Thanks to WA School Canteen Association Inc. and SecondBite, this weekend our members will be enjoying delicious, fresh mandarins grown in WA. Team Managers, please bring a bag to the Club House before or during your matches to collect some juicy, refreshment for your teams

21.01.2022 We are almost ready to celebrate a successful season for our junior players (13s - 18s). Starting soon! #youaremysubi

21.01.2022 REMINDER. Pre-season training session for Junior girls tomorrow.

20.01.2022 Thanks to our volunteers Jemma, Robin and Linda for helping us pack this seasons kit for over 700 players. Due to COVID-19, our Season Launch will be cancelled this year. We will communicate more info shortly about kit collection prior to season start. #youaremysubi #subiafcjuniors

20.01.2022 Mid Week Meals at Subi On the Menu this Wednesday and Thursday: Pasta Bolognaise (beef or vegetable) $7.50 Garlic bread $2.50 gf pasta available, dine in or take away... Families and friends welcome! #youaremysubi See more

19.01.2022 This weeks mid week meal: Creamy Chicken and Bacon Carbonara $7.50 Available from the club kitchen Wednesday & Thursday from 6:30pm. Dine in or take away! #youaremysubi

19.01.2022 Join Adi & Branko for their July Holiday Skills Clinic 7-8 & 14-15 July during the school holidays. Friends are most welcome. Book now: https://www.trybooking.com/BJYAY #youaremysubi #subiafcjuniors

19.01.2022 Our Amateur Women players are delighted to have returned to training and fixtures. Thank you to Football West and the Insurance Commission of Western Australia for providing the team with #BeltUp balls

18.01.2022 XMAS Skills Clinic 21st - 24th December 2020 8am - 1pm at Rosalie Park Register now https://www.trybooking.com/BNBOU Friends are welcome!... #youaremysubi #subiafcjuniors See more

17.01.2022 Our friends at Grilld Subiaco are currently offering all Subi Members, friends and family a burger and beer/soft drink for $15 as part of their Mates got mates promotion. Mention this promo when you call to order takeaway and they will throw in a free snack chips. Call 9380 9497.

16.01.2022 This weeks mid week meal: Chicken Cacciatore with mash $7.50 Available from the club kitchen Wednesday and Thursday from 6.30pm. Dine in or take away! #youaremysubi

15.01.2022 A big Happy Birthday to Coach Rodrigo (12s Blue). Adi and Brankos J&J Football Training Academy know how to celebrate in style! #youaremysubi #subiafcjuniors

15.01.2022 PRESIDENTS UPDATE: RESUMPTION OF TRAINING On Friday ((22 May 2020), the club received approval to recommence training at Rosalie Park from 25 May 2020. However, this is subject to ensuring our coaches are registered and have undertaken the governments COVID Infection Control Training. We are working with our coaches now to complete these requirements and Team Managers will advise when training will commence for individual teams. In order to accommodate physical distancing... requirements, we have been forced to make a number of changes to our training schedule. Importantly, we have tried to maintain the same training day and time for each team to minimise disruption, however as we are only able to accommodate half the teams that we could previously, a number of teams will have training sessions scheduled for Sunday mornings at Rosalie Park. Details for each specific team will be communicated to team coaches and managers, and shared with each team once they are ready to resume training. We believe these changes are temporary and anticipate reverting to our published Training Schedule as restrictions are further eased. As part of our return to training, it is important to note the following requirements: Do not attend training until your Team Manager advises you of the details Do not attend training if you feel unwell All training is strictly non-contact - our Technical Staff are working with coaches to plan suitable sessions There is a limit of 20 participants permitted in each training zone, this includes players, coaches, club officials and spectators Everyone (including players) must maintain 1.5m physical distancing at Rosalie Park Get in, train, get out arrive no more than 15mins prior and leave immediately after training Parents and spectators are encouraged to stay in their car during training, or otherwise observe physical distancing restrictions The Club must maintain attendance records of all participants at each training session (including parents and spectators), to support contact tracing if required Sharing equipment, except for footballs, is not permitted. The equipment shed will not be open Players must bring their own drink bottle, bottles are not to be shared. The public drinking fountains at Rosalie Park have been disabled to protect personal hygiene An equipment cleaning station will be available to coaches to clean their equipment before and after training if required Each training zone will have a supply of hand sanitiser available for use by participants Public toilet facilities will remain open during training The Clubs COVID19 Safety Plan is available on our website. We expect to receive further information from Football West regarding the 2020 competition structure this week. Once this information is available, we will share it with you all. DREW PALMER, CLUB PRESIDENT

15.01.2022 Unfortunately our Season Launch has been cancelled. This decision has been made in accordance with the advice provided by the Federal Department of Health to limit non-essential gatherings of more than 500 people. The Club will make alternative arrangements to distribute playing kit once a decision has been made to resume football activities. Stay Safe Everyone #youaremysubi #subiafcjuniors

14.01.2022 CLUB IN PROFILE - SUBIACO AFC Subiaco AFC was formed in 2009, after an agreement between Subiaco United ASC and Subiaco City Junior Soccer Club to work together... and both trade under the one title of "Subiaco AFC". Subiaco City commenced in 1909 as "Subiaco BAFC" and played in black and white. They joined the Western Australian British Football Association the following year. In their very first season in the league, they finished in seventh place. 1911 proved to be much tougher, with the club ending up ninth and they recorded no wins. After top four positions in what was called the "Presentation Cup" league over the next few years, the league was then suspended during World War One. The competition did resume in 1919, however Subiaco did not re-join the league until 1923, when they finished sixth in Division One. The next three years (1924, 1925 and 1926), the club struggled and failed to win a game, which would see them get relegated. They won the Division Two title in 1928 to regain their place in the top flight. Subiaco managed to stay in the top flight for a number of seasons, until they finished last in 1935 and were relegated. From 1936 to 1941 the club was in Division Two, finishing as high as third to as low as sixth. The competition was then suspended due to World War Two, and it resumed in 1945, however the club did not re-enter the competition until 1951. By this stage the local Subiaco council had achieved city status, and it was decided to re-name the club the "Subiaco City Soccer Club". Their first year in 1951 back after the war the team only played in a Reserves league, where they finished sixth. In 1952 the club resumed first team football, and the team started their debut season back in the league as Division Two champions. Subiaco City were back in the top flight in 1953, and even though never setting the league on fire, the team stayed there for the next five years. After relegation at the end of the 1957 season, Subiaco were back in Division Two, and struggled. They finished ninth in 1958, followed by eighth in 1959. The club started the season in Division Two in 1960, however mid-way through the year, eight of the ten top flight teams broke away to form their own competition. In July, all leagues were re-sorted and started fresh, with Subiaco now finding themselves back in Division One where they ended up seventh. The following year Subiaco were ninth before deciding to join the new Soccer Federation of Western Australia in 1962, who were about to start their third year of competition. Subiaco would play in the old Second Division of the SFWA competition and did well to finish fifth. The club were relegated to the old Third Division for the 1964 season and ended up in sixth spot. The road back to the big league started in 1965 when Subiaco were Third Division champions. Just three years later, the club won the league once again, this time the Division Two title and were promoted back to the top flight, and for the first time in the top division of the SFWA competition. Subiaco were back in the top league in 1969, and they didn't find it easy. They just avoided relegation by two points. In 1970 the team finished last, but luckily the league was to be expanded from ten to twelve clubs, which meant there would be no relegation. After a ninth place position in 1971, Subiaco were eleventh in 1972 and were relegated. Their four year stay in the top flight was over, and little did the club know at the time that it would be forty-two years before they would return. More heartbreak was to follow the next year, with a further relegation. However, after K.Hordell took over as coach in 1974, Subiaco won the old Third Division championship and were back in Division Two. Their stay there would be short lived, with the club returning to where they came from only two seasons later. Subiaco City were now back in the old Third Division (known as Division Two today), and were to stay there for the next ten seasons. The club did get to fourth position in 1978, and also found themselves as low as last in 1981. This usually would have meant the drop to the fourth tier, however luckily there was no relegation. The club were back on the up by 1984, making the top four. In 1986, Subiaco would finally find themselves promoted again by finishing runners-up. But their season back in the second tier in 1987 would be a struggle and the club went straight back down. Subiaco City almost go promoted at their first attempt, by ending up in third. However, difficulties off the field started to affect the seniors at the club. Training space at Rosaile Park was proving to be difficult as did playing at the ground on Saturdays. The senior part of the club was looking elsewhere to train and play. After the Subiaco council could not find a suitable venue, the seniors looked further afield. With Balcatta SC now part of the Perth Italia merger, their ground was made available and the seniors moved there for the 1989 season. It was decided to change the name to "Subiaco Stirling Soccer Club", however the juniors would remain as they were under the Subiaco City Junior Soccer Club name. In 1990, Subiaco Stirling moved once again, this time to the lower oval at Princess Road Reserve in Balga. Gerry Wardell took over as coach and finished tenth. Glynn James was the new coach in 1991, however the club struggled and ended up in fifteenth. In 1992, the biggest change in the senior club's history was about to take place. The club moved to the fenced area at the upper oval at Princess Road Reserve to share with the Balga Soccer Club. The name was changed to the "Balga West Coast Soccer Club" and for the first time in decades the colours of maroon and gold would not be used. The new colours became blue and gold. Ian Cowan became coach and the team finished ninth. Terry Beaston was the new coach in 1993, and Balga West Coast did slightly better to end up in seventh. However, it was to be an end of an era. After more than eighty years, the senior part of the club was no more and folded. The juniors however as Subiaco City Junior Soccer Club lived on. Subiaco United ASC, nicknamed "The Bears" when first formed started in 1984 and joined the Perth Friendly Soccer Association. The following season they joined the Amateur Soccer Association's Fourth Division and did well to finish third. Subiaco United slowly rose up the leagues, though they did have a brief hiccup when relegated in 1987. Following this, they were back in the Second Division in 1990, and then won the championship in 1992 to make it to the Amateur First Division. After flirting with relegation in the first few seasons in Division One, Subiaco United started to become a contender, and finished fourth in 1997 and 2000. However, 2001 was to be their year, winning the First Division title easily by ten points and were promoted to the Amateur Premier League. Subiaco's stay in the amateur top flight was to be brief. The step up proved too much, and with only one win, the club went straight back down. Back in Division One in 2003, the club were one of the favourites to go back up. However, they had to wait until the 2005 season when they finished runners-up to Fremantle United to gain one of the promotion spots. The club were back in the Amateur Premier Division in 2006, and finished seventh. The following year proved a difficult season, and once again they found themselves relegated. 2008 would be the last season they played under the Subiaco United banner, and what a year it ended up being. Not only did they win back promotion in their first year of asking, but they also won the championship on goal difference. After the 2008 season, Subiaco United were in talks with Subiaco City Junior Soccer Club regarding a merger. It was agreed both clubs would stay as separate individual incorporated bodies, however they would work together as one, and both trade under the brand new Subiaco AFC banner. Subiaco United would later become "Subiaco (NPL) FC Inc" but continue to trade as Subiaco AFC. 2009 would be the 100 year anniversary of the Subiaco City Soccer Club, and also the first season that "Subiaco AFC" would run out onto the pitch. The seniors had a decent season, finished eighth in the Amateur Premier Division. In 2010 Subiaco AFC just avoided relegation to finish tenth before ending up in ninth in 2011 under coach Ian Cowan. During the year, Football West announced a new State League Second Division would commence in 2012, and Subiaco AFC put their hands up to join the competition. Along with six others clubs, they were successful in their application. In 2012 the club were back in the semi-professional competition, nineteen years after their predecessor Balga West Coast left. Cowan stayed on as coach, and led them to a successful season to become runners-up in the league, but short of winning promotion. Darren Yates was the new coach in 2013 and he led them to fourth place. However, it was once again off the field which would change the future of Subiaco AFC. The club applied to join the new National Premier Leagues - Western Australia competition. This was to replace the current State League Premier Division. Subiaco put in a very good submission, and even though they were competing with all current Premier Division clubs, plus teams from Division One, the club found out they were successful and were the only team from outside the top league that gained entry into the new league. In 2014, Subiaco AFC were back in the top league of Western Australia. The last time they were there as Subiaco City was way back in 1972. Jumping two divisions up was always going to be a tough assignment, but the club under new coach Gerry McEwan were competitive in the first year in the NPL-WA. They finished eleventh with four wins, and were well clear of bottom placed Armadale. 2015 proved even better, with the team this time winning six games and ended up ninth. The following season Football West announced there would be relegation for the bottom club if the Division One champions ticked all the boxes for criteria to get promoted to the NPL-WA. As it happened, Subiaco did finish bottom, and it wasn't until the last week of the season where potential Division One champions Joondalup United were given the go ahead for promotion if they won the league. Joondalup United did hold up the trophy that weekend and were celebrating promotion. As it turned out during the summer, Subiaco successfully argued to Football West that Joondalup United should not have been promoted due to lacking some of the criteria in time. Football West decided that there would be no relegation after all, and Joondalup United plus runners-up Mandurah City would be promoted to form a fourteen team NPL-WA in 2017. The NPL-WA was now strengthened to fourteen clubs, and Ian McMurray was appointed the new first team coach. It was to be a successful season, with the team winning eleven games and finishing as high as eighth. In 2018, Football West decided that three teams would be relegated to bring the number of NPL-WA clubs back to twelve. It was always going to be a hard season, and it went to the very last game. Subiaco did their part and beat Perth Glory who were then denied the championship. However, the club also needed Balcatta to lose, but they won 2-1 and Subiaco were relegated. Basil Lenzo took over as coach in 2019, and with a number of players leaving it was always going to be a tough year. However, the young squad still did well and avoided the relegation zone to end up tenth. Former Perth Glory player Brad Hassell took over the helm in 2020, and in a COVID-19 effected season, the young players concluded the year in tenth. The Reserves would win the Finals Series Trophy, while the Under 18's won the championship and Finals Series Trophy double. Subiaco AFC Juniors and Miniroos SEMI-PROFESSIONAL LEAGUE HONOURS (Using current divisional names) First Division winners - 1968 (Subiaco City) Second Division winners - 1965, 1974 (Subiaco City) Second Division runners-up - 2012 Second Division runners-up - 1986 (Subiaco City) Night Series runners-up - 2018

13.01.2022 We are aware that many families are concerned about the health and wellbeing of their family and friends. The FFA has just advised that all training, matches and all football related activities are cancelled from 9pm tonight until 14th April 2020. In addition to this, all training tonight (Tue 17th March) for Miniroos, junior boys and girls, NPL juniors and Seniors training has been cancelled.

13.01.2022 Lost Property anyone? There are even bikes in the pile. Please contact Jenny to arrange collection by the end of October, otherwise everything will be donated to charity.

12.01.2022 Getting ready to welcome our senior players tonight at our awards evening. #youaremysubi

12.01.2022 On the menu this week is chicken curry with rice and roti $10. Well also be open this Friday for those training. Mmmmm. #youaremysubi

12.01.2022 Our Technical Director, Adi Juric, has put together this soccer skills video that can be done at home. Adi says that these particular drills are geared towards older players so we reckon that means mums and dads too. Wed love to see how you get on so feel free to post your comments and videos here. Lets try and stay active, together but apart. #mysubi #subiacoafcjuniors

12.01.2022 Australia and New Zealand will host the 2023 Womens World Cup!

12.01.2022 Dinner is sorted tonight. Grab a chicken or hamburger from Liz at the Canteen from 6.30pm until sold out. #subiafcjuniors #youaremysubi

12.01.2022 Lost your keys? We have been handed a set of car keys found at Rosalie Park. If you know of someone who lost their keys, please see Liz in the Canteen tomorrow.

11.01.2022 Our pre-season for all junior girls teams continues tonight at Rosalie Park! Tonight the time and location for each team are as follows: 515-630pm: U10s & U12s on pitch 1 530-645pm: U14s, U16s & U18s on pitch 2 Last week we had over 100 girls at Rosalie Park honing their skills!... We are still seeking players in the U16s and U18s age groups so if youre interested in playing please contact Jenny Palmer via the club website and come on down to Rosalie Park on a Wednesday evening to meet your coaches and teammates! See more

11.01.2022 In response to the State Government's mandatory requirement, Subiaco AFC advises that from 05 December 2020, anyone aged 16 years or older entering our Clubhouse will be required to enter their contact details for COVID-19 contact tracing purposes. This can be done via one of the following ways: Download the SafeWA app, then scan our QF code to sign in; OR complete the paper based register upon entry.... For more details, please visit the WA Government Coronavirus Information Page https://www.wa.gov.au//maintaining-contact-registers-requi

10.01.2022 Thank you to the City of Subiaco for agreeing to waive our Clubs ground hire fees from Jan-June 2020. #subiafcjuniors #youaremysubi

10.01.2022 It’s a double for Subiaco AFC as they won the Men’s State League Division One Reserves cup final, beating Quinns 5-2 at Dorrien Gardens today.

10.01.2022 This weeks mid week meal: Beef or Chicken gravy rolls & chips $7.50 Available from the club kitchen Wednesday & Thursday from 6:30pm. Dine in or take away! #youaremysubi

10.01.2022 Join us at Rosalie tonight and be part of the Friday night action with Subiaco AFC 15s NPL vs Quinns FC. Kick off 7:00pm. Bar and kitchen will be open. #youaremysubi #subiafcjuniors

10.01.2022 Right after the final whistle of our Amateur Mens Div 2 match (2-2 draw) to give them their first point of the season, the end of the rainbow appears on their pitch! Well done boys. #youaremysubi

09.01.2022 What a day for football! Definitely a winter sport! A mixed bag of results across 74 Subi teams today but it was great to see smiles despite the torrential downpour for some teams. #youaremysubi #subiafcjuniors

09.01.2022 What a cracking start to our Sunday at Rosalie Park with the fog set which lifted at 8am. Thanks to Andrew Mill for the photos. #youaremysubi #subiafcjuniors

09.01.2022 This weeks skill session is presented by Coach Adi, and is focussed on balance, which is a fundamental part of football (and many other sports). This series of exercises is perfect for the driveway, backyard or local park.

08.01.2022 Theres still time to complete the Councils survey and support the upgrade of lighting at Rosalie Park. It takes two minutes. Please ask them to engage with the local sporting clubs to ensure their new lighting design meets the needs of the community and maximises the space at the park. https://www.haveyoursay.subiaco.wa.gov.au/rosalie-floodligh

08.01.2022 We are seeking some more girls to fill our Girls 18s team. If you know any girls born 2002 or 2003 who want to play, please ask them to register or contact Jenny on 0438 778 345.

08.01.2022 While our hard-working committee and other volunteers are busy preparing for a resumption of fixtures and the reopening of our club canteen, wed like to share this good news Healthway WA School Canteen Association Inc.

07.01.2022 Congratulations to our Subiaco U10s who are the winners of the Armadale Cup. Well done boys! #youaremysubi

06.01.2022 Following the great response to our first training video, were delighted to release a second. This clip features our very own Branko Jelic, as he focuses on maintaining close control of the ball, and factors such as balance, centre of gravity, and body shape. A big thank you to Djordje Jelic and Bojan Sobot, the two young men who have featured in both videos demonstrating the principles of each session. During these challenging times please stay safe and take care of your friends and family.

06.01.2022 Heres our third video in our train-from-home series. This time, coach Branko shows us how to practice striking the ball, while using a wall to help us improve our first touch. Like the previous videos, this is an all ages/all abilities session. You can increase/decrease the pace of the ball and increase/decrease the distance to the wall to adjust the level of difficulty. Even with the current restrictions on meeting and movement, these sessions provide an opportunity for kids to get outside, take a break from screens, and enjoy some physical activity, whilst improving their functional skills in preparation for a return to football.

05.01.2022 Subiaco AFC is the first WA club to obtain a four-star rating under the Football Federation Australia’s National Club Development Program (NCDP)

04.01.2022 The City of Subiaco are calling for community consultation on the upgrade of floodlights at Rosalie Park. The quality of lighting at the park has deteriorated over the years and an upgrade would enable everyone to use the limited space more efficiently and effectively. We encourage everyone to please complete the survey using the link below.... https://www.haveyoursay.subiaco.wa.gov.au/rosalie-floodligh

03.01.2022 2020 Football Season UPDATE: On Wednesday, 01 Apr, Football Federation Australia (FFA) announced the postponement of all grassroots football in Australia until 31 May 2020. This applies to all sanctioned football in Western Australia, including competitions, training, trials, programs, coaching clinics and other football activities.... According to Football West (FW) CEO James Curtis, "... I want to reiterate - there will be a season in 2020. We dont know yet how it will look, but there will be football this year." We continue to monitor the advice and follow direction from FFA and FW. Once we have any information, we will share that with you. Football West have compiled a list of FAQs, which we urge you to read (https://footballwest.com.au//up/2020/04/FW-FAQ-April-1.pdf).

02.01.2022 Our skills clinic has been a huge success so far. One more day to go tomorrow. Its not too late to register and join Adi, Branko and our Subi coaches. https://www.trybooking.com/BJYAY #youaremysubi #subiafcjuniors

01.01.2022 MEMBER UPDATE: We know that many of you are eager to get back to playing football. However, the City of Subiaco has advised that, based on the advice of the State Recovery Coordinator, it does not approve the use of Rosalie Park by sporting clubs at this time. The City is meeting daily to consider the latest advice from State and Federal Authorities, and we hope to receive the all-clear to resume limited and modified activities once it is deemed safe to do so.... Whilst we cannot return to Rosalie Park yet, there are many things that we can do to keep fit and prepare ourselves for when play resumes. In this weeks training video, Coach Rodrigo shows us a simple strength and conditioning routine that can be done individually, either at home, or at a local park. On the bright side, this Sunday, mothers across Perth will be able to sleep-in and enjoy a leisurely Mothers Day, rather than race around town supporting their childrens sporting endeavours. Please give your Mum a big hug, and tell her that you love her this Sunday.

01.01.2022 While the committee is busy planning for the the future, a few keen Subi volunteers are turning their attention to the Club's past. A small grant from Football West, to create a club history board for display at Rosalie Park, has kicked off a search for stories and photos through the years. We're delighted to have respected football historian and Football Hall of Fame WA committee member, Brett Klucznik, and Subiaco AFC Life Member, Neil Henshaw, on board to piece the Subi ...story together. We'd love to hear from anyone who might have: old photos of the club house, the grounds, matches or members; newsletters; team kits; medals; any memorabilia that might help us create a comprehensive archive of Subiaco AFC's story so far. Below is a 1910 newspaper article from the archives of the National Library of Australia about the establishment of the club. It mentions a black and white striped kit. Does anyone know when the Club started using the maroon and gold colours? It's one of many questions we'd love to answer. Please email Club Secretary, Johanna, at [email protected] if you think you can help.