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Upwey-Tecoma Football Netball Club

Locality: Upwey, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 9754 8127

Address: Chosen Ave 3158 Upwey, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.utfnc.org.au

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25.01.2022 100's CLUB DRAW - TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT! ... The day is here! In a few hours time UTFNC's richest raffle will be under way as we search for our $10K winner for 2020! The Zoom link has been sent out in texts and email. If you still require it, please email Steve Gannell at [email protected] or text on 0404 829 714. All 300 tickets are sold! Check out the full listing of the numbers below. It all kicks off at 7pm tonight. Good luck to all ticket holders and thanks for playing!

22.01.2022 DIMMA'S DYNASTY Congratulations to former Upwey-Tecoma junior Damian Hardwick on an incredible 3rd flag in 4 years as coach of the mighty Ricmond Tigers!

22.01.2022 We would like to wish our reigning Senior Best & Fairest winner Liam Beacom the best of luck for his debut with the Coffs Harbour Breakers AFNC today in the AFL North Coast competition. He has been named at Centre Half Back in his maiden outing. For those unaware, "Beacs" moved north a few weeks ago after securing a job in civil engineering with ARTC (Australian Rail Track Corporation). Unfortunately it's a double blow for the club as we also lose one of our trainers in hi...s partner Maddi Williams, who will join Liam up north around Christmas time. While it is always sad to lose quality UFTNC people like Liam and Maddi, we wish them all the best and look forward to having them back at Tigerland somewhere down the track.

21.01.2022 MEET OUR MEN'S FOOTBALL COACHING TEAM FOR SEASON 2021 We are very pleased to be able to unveil our Men's Football Coaching Team for 2021. This quartet will form the core of our Coaching Team, with various additional supports planned for certain aspects to maximise positive influences and outcomes. They will look to implement a modern, dynamic game plan built to stand up to the small and large grounds we will encounter in the Outer East competition. STUART HILL - Senior Coach ...(Playing) Wherever Stuart plays, leadership roles follow. He has held positions of leadership throughout his time in footy - from his younger years at Eastern Rangers, throughout his distinguished career at Norwood, and when playing representative footy for the EFL. His history includes being a backline & forwards coach, as well as his head coach of the footy program at Salesian College, where he teaches PE and Maths. Stuart made a huge impression on the playing group in the short amount of time season 2020 afforded him and is primed to take the club to the next level. WARRICK DICKSON - Senior Assistant & Match Day Coach We are delighted to have a highly-credentialed and experienced coach jump on board as our Senior Assistant and Match Day Coach for Season 2021. Warrick has Level 2 Coaching Accreditation and has held numerous roles including forward line and reserves coach at EFL Premier Division club Norwood, along with stints at Yarra Valley Old Boys and Chirnside Park FC. A terrific technical coach with an eye for detail, Waz will be a great addition to the coaching team and the senior group as a whole. JAMES MANNING - Senior Assistant & Reserves Match Day Coach We are wrapt to have James back at the club for 2021 after he impressed during the 2020 preseason. A secondary teacher with Bentleigh Secondary College Sports Academy, James provides a calm head and great teaching skills to complement his football knowledge. He has developed a fantastic rapport with the playing group in his short time with the club and we look forward to seeing him build on these relationships in 2021. MATT NICHOLSON - Reserves Coach (Playing) We are thrilled to have Matt embark on his coaching journey with our Reserves as Playing Coach. Matt joined us from Amateurs Club St Johns two years ago and quickly became entrenched at Tigerland. We have no doubt his coaching style will match his tough and uncompromising attack on the footy as a player. We look forward to seeing our Reserves side climb back up the ladder under the tutelage of Matt and James.

21.01.2022 ROB SPENCER WINS THE 10K! ... The 100s Club Draw has been run and won! Rob Spencer's ticket 38 won the $10K top prize, with Liam Beacom (198) scoring $1,500 in 2nd Place and Nick Peterson (22) in 3rd place with the $1,000. Here is the complete list of winners ... $200 (for every 25th drawn) Jim Cowling Pete Clay Howard & Lil Freeman Helen Jones Matt Ford Craig Waters Ron Drain Tim Hansen x 2 Mike Fleming Jamie Dowling 10th-6th Place $200 (in order) Deb Stanley Chris Wood & Deb Lane Phil O'Brien Reglin Supplies Steve Saynor 5th $500 Tracey & Bill Mitchell 4th $750 Adam Parker 3rd Place $1,000 Nick Peterson 2nd Place $1,500 Liam Beacom 1st Place $10,000 Rob Spencer Congratulations to all winners. See you all again next year!

21.01.2022 UTFNC GOODS & SERVICES AUCTION - GOING ONCE.... This is a reminder that our auction is now truly up and away - so jump on and have a look today, and grab yourself something special! Great items for all and sundry - so go, go, go - just hit the link below and you are away!... https://www.myminiauction.com/utfnc Many thanks as always and happy bidding!

20.01.2022 H U G E A N N O U N C E M E N T I N C O M I N G ! ... Keep your eye on this space at 5pm this afternoon.

19.01.2022 THE UTFNC GOODS & SERVICES AUCTION IS OPEN! The Club is very pleased to announce the opening of the big event, effective immediately. In what has been the strangest of years ever in the history of our Club, we are asking for your support to assist with covering the funding needs of the club for season 2020... and season 2021 as well, obviously! Great items for all and sundry - so go, go, go - just hit the link below and you are away! https://www.myminiauction.com/utfnc Many thanks as always for your wonderful support! Craig Waters UTFNC President

18.01.2022 Memories of Craig Pearson Just on 2 months ago the club lost former player Craig Pearson. With ongoing restrictions limiting our ability to reflect on his football life, club historian Terry Cormack along with Craigs long-time friends Peter Clay, Terry Moore and others compiled their thoughts and memories. Follow the link below to our website to read the article on Craig.... https://websites.sportstg.com/club_info.cgi See more

17.01.2022 AGM Postponed The Annual General Meeting of the Club scheduled for this Wednesday, 16/12/2020 will not proceed. The meeting will be postponed until February 2021 and a new date for the AGM will be communicated in the New Year.... It is felt that after the difficult year that we have all endured it would be more appropriate to hold the meeting in February and allow all the chance to reconnect with the Club once the 2021 pre season gets underway. Best regards Craig Waters President

16.01.2022 NEW MAJOR SPONSOR ALERT! We are thrilled to announce McDonalds Tecoma as a new major sponsor for the 2021 season! In a year where good news stories have been few and far between, the signing of a new major sponsor is a huge boost for the Club and will certainly help springboard us into the new season. Maccas Tecoma has been a terrific contributor to the community since opening in 2014. The restaurant has provided hundreds of jobs to young people in the area - for ...many, their first foray into the workforce. October 1st has seen Steve and Ainsley Shillington take over as the new owners of Maccas Tecoma and both are extremely excited to be involved with the Club and local community. For those not aware, Maccas Tecoma have recently started trading 24 hours 7 days a week. A great option for a coffee for those early risers. Terrific news for anyone who gets a craving for a cheeky cheeseburger at 2am in the morning! For those that are a little more tech-savvy, you can now also get your Maccas fix using Uber Eats or Menulog for the ultimate convenience. The team at Maccas Tecoma can’t wait to welcome the people of UTFNC into their restaurant. Let’s make sure we continue to support the local businesses that support us!

15.01.2022 AN AMAZING OFFER FROM ONE OF OUR GREAT SPONSORS! Our wonderful sponsor, the Dandenong Ranges Community Bank Group - Bendigo Bank - in Upwey, has asked us to spread the good news of this terrific opportunity for anyone looking to buy a home and borrow, or considering refinancing of their existing home loan facilities - this is an amazing offer! If it is of interest to you, your family or your friends, please contact the Bank at Upwey on 9754 1200, ask for the Loan ladies, mention UTFNC, and you will be given an opportunity to have a go at a great deal as above - don't miss out!

13.01.2022 SOME EXCITING NEWS FROM PINNACLE! Our great long-term sponsor Pinnacle Health Club Upwey have just opened up access to their Pinnacle online community for ANYONE who would like to get involved, regardless of whether you are a member or not of their Club! The offer includes 30 plus online classes per week (Pilates, yoga, meditation, HIIT and strength) TOTALLY FREE OF CHARGE, and you can access and replay classes at any time!... They are keen and excited to get 30 people on board as fast as they can, and hopefully this will help everyone to stay motivated with their health and fitness! Here is the link to get started: https://mailchi.mp/pinnaclehealthclub.com.au/stay-active The contact at the Pinnacle Health Club, if you have any queries, is Bonnie Stone, who can be contacted on 0400 608 153 or by email on [email protected] So, jump on board asap, it is a wonderfully generous offer to help us all to get through these tough times together! Pinnacle Health Club Upwey 82 Main Street, Upwey 3158 www.pinnaclehealthclub.com.au

13.01.2022 The UTFNC would like to congratulate Tim Hansen and his partner Sam on the birth of their son, Oscar John Hansen. We look forward to seeing our newest TIger down at the club cheering Dad on in 2021!

12.01.2022 UTFNC GOODS AND SERVICES AUCTION- LESS THAN 48 HOURS TO GO! Up for grabs are some wonderful items for all - FANTASTIC HOLIDAYS GIFTWARES/... VOUCHERS/ HOMEWARES A MAGNIFICENT GAS HEATER AND MANY, MANY MORE. Click the link below to have a look at what's on offer. https://www.myminiauction.com/utfnc You might even find the perfect Xmas gift for that special someone at a great price! Be sure to get in fast - the auction closes as 8:30PM tomorrow (Saturday) night! Please share this around to friends an family. We appreciate your support!

12.01.2022 5 DAYS TIL THE BIG $10K DRAW The 100'S CLUB DRAW is mere days away! This time next week one lucky number will have scored it's owner a cool $10,000. See the attached image for the full list of prizes. All in all, 20 tickets will share in $15K of prizes - our biggest prize pool ever! All tickets are now sold - an extraordinary show of support to the club from the Tiger family, given the lack of a function attached to the draw this year! ... Due to the restrictions that were reinstated last week, we have had to alter our grand plans for the online draw but the show must go on! We can't promise a heap of bells and whistles but we can promise an efficient draw as we power our way through 300 cranks of the barrel live from 7pm this Saturday night. We will be using ZOOM to broadcast the draw. All ticket holders will be shared the link in the coming days and it will also be emailed to all on the club's mailing list. If you are not in the game but still wish to tune in, text Steve on 0404 829 714 or email him at [email protected] and he'll send you the link. Best of luck to all ticket holders for Saturday night!

08.01.2022 Our VIRTUAL CANTEEN is trading its pants off, with many generous donations made over the past 24 hours. Thanks to all that have done their bit to help ensure we're in a great position to attack season 2021! If you haven't donated yet but are keen to help out, please click on the link below and see what virtual tasty treats you can purchase! Every little bit helps! The Virtual Canteen closes midnight Sunday.

08.01.2022 THE UTFNC VIRTUAL CANTEEN is on the final stretch! It will close at 11:59 tonight so don't delay in making your purchase to support the club. So far we have raised some solid funds but with one final push we can get up towards our target of $2,000. Share this post with friends and family and let's see if we can give our Footy and Netball programs a healthy boost for season 2021! Every little bit helps!

08.01.2022 WOMEN'S FOOTY in 2021 We are delighted to announce that we will be fielding an Under 19 Women's Football side in Season 2021. This will help provide the perfect pathway from our Junior Girls' program to our Senior Women's team. In a massive coup for the club, Senior Premiership Player and Life Member Steve Brotja will take the helm of this side. He brings with him a wealth of experience, having spent two years as Development Coach and Runner at Eastern Ranges U18 Girls P...rogram and one year as Assistant Coach looking after Eastern Ranges U18 Girls backline. Steve is also currently completing his AFL Level 2 Coaching Accreditation. Steve joins the returning Senior Women's Coaching Team of Mal McKern and Jake Schmidt for what is shaping as a very exciting 2021 for Women's Footy. Stay tuned in the New Year for more details about our Women's Footy program!

07.01.2022 The AFL and North Melbourne's newest coach David Noble has deep roots in the now AFLOE side Upwey-Tecoma Football Netball Club. Dan Lonergan speaks with forme...r club president Nick Petersen to find out about the man at the helm of the Roos in 2021. Read more... Click the link http://gamefaceon.com.au/upwey-tecoma-to-north-melbourne-d/ See more

07.01.2022 STUART HILL TO TAKE THE REINS AS SENIOR COACH FOR 2021 & 2022 The Upwey-Tecoma Football Netball Club is excited to announce the appointment of Stuart Hill as playing Senior Coach for the 2021 and 2022 seasons.... Stuart joined the Club for the 2020 season as a playing assistant coach and key position backman from EFL Premier Division's Norwood Football Club, with the intention of developing his coaching credentials so that one day he could move into a senior coaching position. That day has now arrived. As a player, Stuart's honour roll includes multiple EFL Team of the Year and Interleague appearances, including two as captain. He was a member of Norwood's Team of the Decade, having also skippered the club and won a club B&F. In his younger years, he played with the Box Hill Hawks as well as representing Vic Metro. Over the course of this strange 2020 non-season, Stuart has quickly developed a love for the Club. He was a great support to departing coach Adam Parker, demonstrating an in-depth knowledge of the game and game styles, and has already formed strong relationships with the playing group. A Physical Education teacher at Salesian College, Stuart is eager to take on the challenges that lie ahead and to leave his mark on the Upwey-Tecoma Football Netball Club. Please join me in congratulating Stuart, his wife Whitney, and daughters Sloane and Kennedy on his appointment as coach of the mighty Tigers. Craig Waters President - UTFNC

07.01.2022 THE ANNUAL UTFNC GOODS AND SERVICES AUCTION IS IN FULL SWING! We have more than 25 fantastic items just waiting for your bids. Holidays, assorted homewares, collectors items, service subscriptions - the list goes on and on!... Click the link below for the full list of items and to have a bid on something that catches your eye! https://www.myminiauction.com/utfnc Please don't hesitate to share the link with your family and friends - there's every chance they'll be in the market for one or more of the many goods and services on offer. Your support with the auction will help to give the Club a big boost for 2021 and will be greatly appreciated!

06.01.2022 BIG NEWS FROM A MAJOR SPONSOR! Tecoma Mcdonalds is open for the first time ever on Christmas Day this year! Ideal for some brekky and a coffee at the start of a long trip to a family lunch. Perfect for a nighttime snack when there's no chance of a full dinner after overindulging at lunch. They've got you covered! Restaurants at Rowville, Boronia and Croydon are also open for business meaning you're covered no matter which direction Christmas Day takes you. ... Let's support those businesses that support us this festive season!

03.01.2022 VIRTUAL CANTEEN is coming to Tigerland! There's no doubting that we've all missed our local footy this year. And there's also no doubting we've missed tucking into a piping hot potato cake (or four) on a freezing Saturday afternoon! Thankfully, we can still get our canteen fix this year, thanks to the Click Frenzy Virtual Canteen campaign, launching this Thursday evening! ... This terrific initiative was designed to give clubs a much needed boost heading into the 2021 pre-season. Your generous donations will help to ensure that the club can get on top of early season expenses - a task made more difficult this year by our inability to raise revenue through our normal channels. We will share our Virtual Canteen website on Thursday night at 7pm. It will be open for business until midnight Sunday. Please support your club generously- every little bit helps!

01.01.2022 A GREAT INITIATIVE FROM ONE OF OUR SPONSORS Our wonderful Upwey-based Club sponsor, Home Instead Senior Care, is hosting an online event for our more senior residents, and also for those with ageing parents and friends. Please feel free to spread the word! It's a great way we can support more in our community in these difficult and unusual times! See below for further details and for the link to register for the event.... * * * Hi Everyone, It’s the Victorian Seniors Festival this month so it seems the perfect opportunity to continue supporting Older Australians, during this tough COVID season, with a thought provoking and inspiring event. We’ve collaborated with others to bring you a Zoom event (see attached flyer). Register here: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=665365& All are welcome, including those of us with ageing parents. Why not bring them along (virtually). Kind Regards, Wendy Miles Community Relations Manager

01.01.2022 Vale Craig Pearson It is with much sadness that the Club advises of the passing of Craig Piddles Pearson overnight at the Rosebud Hospital. Craig, a Life Member of the Club, was just 2 months short of his 64th birthday and had been battling lung cancer and various other issues over the last 18 months.... All at the Upwey Tecoma Football Netball Club would like to pass on their sympathy to Craig’s children Rebecca, Jack, Lisa & fiancé Robbie, Ashleigh & partner Tyler and his Grandchildren Tannisha, Emmanuel and Destiny and his brother Alan & wife Sherilyn. Craig and his family had hoped to have a function at the Club in early July for Craig to see a lot of his great Upwey friends one more time as his years growing up in Upwey and playing at our Club were some of his most cherished memories. Unfortunately that wasn’t possible due to current restrictions and therefore the Club will put together a further note in the next few days giving more details of Craig’s great achievements on and off the football field as no normal service or celebration of his life will be possible. Craig was much loved and will be sadly missed by all, especially his loving children and Grandchildren. May you rest in peace Pids. Craig Waters President

01.01.2022 FROM CHOSEN AVENUE TO ARDEN STREET We would like to extend our congratulations to UTNFC alumni David Noble on his appointment as the Senior Coach of the North Melbourne Football Club. David started his coaching career at Upwey-Tecoma in 1993, collecting the premiership in that year and the following year in 1994. ... Since then, David has steadily enhanced his reputation in footy holding roles at the Western Bulldogs and Adelaide Crows, before being a major part of the resurgence of Chris Fagan's Brisbane Lions as Football Manager. David joins a long list of Upwey-Tecoma people currently in the AFL system including Richmond premiership coach Damien Hardwick, Adelaide Captain Rory Sloane, North Melbourne’s Jaidyn Stephenson and Port Adelaide’s Sam Hayes (both of whom commenced their early football careers at Upwey) and Dave Carden who is an Assistant Coach in St Kilda’s Womens program. We wish David all the best and will closely follow the progress of the Kangaroos under David's leadership in 2021 and beyond.

01.01.2022 OUR VIRTUAL CANTEEN IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS!! Please check out our Virtual Canteen website and click the big green "DONATE" button to choose from a list of virtual canteen items to purchase. You may not get the satisfaction that you get from tucking into some hot food on a cold winter's day but hopefully the knowledge you're helping our Club will still hit the spot!... The Virtual Canteen is open RIGHT NOW and will close at midnight Sunday. Please click "share" to spread the word! This terrific initiative was designed to give clubs a much needed boost heading into the 2021 pre-season. Your generous donations will help to ensure that the club can get on top of early season expenses - a task made more difficult this year by our inability to raise revenue through our normal channels. Every little bit helps. Help us get our 2021 campaign off to a flying start!