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25.01.2022 Today is R U OK? Day. This year has been difficult, more so than previous years and we need to be reaching out to our friends, family, connections etc to ensure they are doing ok. Start a conversation and change a life.

25.01.2022 Aligned with the latest announcement by the Victorian Government, effective immediately all training at WHFC is cancelled until further notice. We hope that all remain safe during this period and we are available at all times should you have any questions. Advice will be communicated accordingly should the current situation change.

24.01.2022 Evening Members A reminder, our AGM will be held this Saturday at 11.30am prompt at Gabonia Avenue. This years AGM includes a number of key positions within the club that need to be filled. All members or parents are welcomed and encouraged to attend, and help WHFC build our pathway into 2021 and beyond.... Should you be unable to attend, but wish to nominate someone on your behalf to vote please send an email to [email protected] to request a proxy vote form and provide to the nominated person. We look forward to seeing as many of you there as possible!

24.01.2022 Dear Members and Supporters of Watsonia Heights FC, Last night (Monday 13th July 2020) at 6:30pm, Football Victoria announced that the Senior Men’s and Senior Women’s 2020 competitions have been cancelled. This includes Masters and Metropolitan Leagues. Football Victoria are still hoping to run a shortened season for Junior teams and Miniroos most likely an 8-week competition, where clubs will be asked if they would like to participate or not. Football Victoria will look at... offering a modified or Cup competition for the senior teams after they consult with the clubs. The Watsonia Heights FC Executive Committee have discussed these changes and would like to convey to you (our members and supporters) that we are first and foremost a Community Club. As such, we firmly believe we exist to provide our Community, the opportunity to be involved in a football club and participate in all things football. Whether it be as a player, supporter, administrator or coach we’re here to provide the social outlet we all need to be exercising and socialising as a community. We will support Football Victoria’s initiative to try and provide competitions for our members to participate in organised football matches/competitions. If Football Victoria is unable to organise competitions for our teams, we as a club will invite the local like-minded clubs in our area to participate in friendly matches, gala days and cup competitions. We are fortunate to have Gabonia Avenue Reserve available to use 12 months of the year and we’ll have Elder Street Reserve available to us until the 1st November before the Greensborough Cricket Club take over for their domestic season. Once the restrictions are lifted again by our State Government, we will invite all our teams back to training. This is important to our members and players, especially after being in lockdown, to be able to socialise and enjoy each other’s company after being deprived of such for so long. Our club will continue to maintain the strict hygiene regimen mandated by Football Victoria and by Sport & Recreation Victoria (SRV), in correlation with the latest Government advice. As you know 2020 is our 50th year, the club being formed back in 1970. Since 2020 will no longer count as a full season, we will postpone our festivities until 2021. For our club, 2021 will now be our 50th season and we will celebrate accordingly. On behalf of the whole Executive Committee, I would like to thank you all for your understanding and support during this interrupted and difficult season. WHFC Executive Committee.

23.01.2022 Orders for your piece of WHFC history close on Friday, they will not be available again. Father’s Day is coming up and whilst they will not be available for collection prior due to Lockdown, you can print a beautiful photo of it and put in your Father’s Day card. Don’t forget to get your order in!

22.01.2022 Players Wanted for the 2021 Playing Season. Come join WHFC for an exciting year, celebrating 50 playing years. Teams for 2021 include: - Juniors/Youth teams of all levels - Boys, Girls and mixed. - State 2 & State 3 Women’s teams.... - State 4 Men’s. - And many more opportunities. To show your interest in joining Watsonia Heights FC please follow the below links Seniors: https://whfc.org.au/seniors-expression-of-interest/ Juniors: https://whfc.org.au/juniors-expression-of-interest/

22.01.2022 Please refer to our first club communication regarding the 2020 WHFC AGM in November (link to News on club website): https://whfc.org.au/2020-watsonia-hesaturday-7112020/

21.01.2022 During the week we held our first meeting between the WHFC Executive Committee and the Pescara Calcio Head Coaches to discuss the creation of the WHFC Pescara Calcio Academy. We may not be able to play football right now but we can plan ahead to ensure we have the best programs available for our community when we return to playing the game we love. Stay safe!

19.01.2022 Watsonia Heights FC to collaborate with Victoria University and Football Victoria to create a more inclusive and diverse program for our Female Footballers: https://whfc.org.au/watsonia-heights-fc-to-be-part-of-the-c

19.01.2022 Some wonderful news to start off Friday! #FIFAWWC

18.01.2022 And.... we’re back! Out First miniroos and Football Dynamics night session was a fantastic turnout. The kids were excited for the return. All now experts at being COVIDSafe. Spots are still available so register now! MiniRoos

18.01.2022 Dear WHFC Members and Supporters, After a tough year of little to no football and all opportunities to celebrate our 50th Year being postponed - the newly appointed Executive Committee would like to change all that and invite you all to come and celebrate a 'Very Watsy Christmas' with us at our spiritual home - Gabonia Avenue Reserve. It all starts at 11:00am on Saturday 19th December, 2020. We'll provide the food and plenty activities for the kids, players and families to jo...in in. There will be drinks to purchase on the day as well as plenty of Watsy Merchandise - for last minute Christmas gifts! We even have some extra bottles of Watsy Gin! Please come down to Gabonia and join us. It'll be great to catch up with you all!

16.01.2022 New to Watsonia Heights FC in 2020 is our collaboration with Pescara Calcio. A relationship that will bring many opportunities to the members of WHFC in years to come. https://whfc.org.au/watsonia-heights-fc-pescara-calcio/ We thank the team at Pescara Calcio for their ongoing support and look forward to building a longer-term partnership between both clubs.

16.01.2022 Wishing all our members a Happy Father’s Day for 2020! Whilst this year is different to many we hope you can all enjoy the day and stay safe!

15.01.2022 To all those wonderful people that purchased a bottle (or two) of Watsy Gin! I’d like to let you all know that our bottles of Watsy Gin will be delivered to the Gabonia Avenue Clubrooms this Saturday (12th September 2020). Given the State Government lockdown has been extended until the end of September, I would like to let you all know that we’ll nominate Saturday 3rd October (12:00pm onwards) as the day to come and collect your bottle of ‘Watsy Gin’.... The Collection location will be Gabonia Avenue Reserve Clubrooms, 58 Gabonia Avenue, Watsonia 3087. Please bring identification to help us provide you your bottle of Gin. We’ll email all those that have purchased Gin a pickup time prior to the 3rd October. Thank you again for your support and patience during these tough times. Watsonia Heights FC

13.01.2022 Great news with confirmed dates for the start of the football season!

11.01.2022 To all Members and Supporters of WHFC, Due to the COVID19 imposed restrictions we have postponed our club AGM until Saturday 28th November 2020. Starting time will be 11:30am and it will be held at Gabonia Avenue Reserve, Watsonia. Please check out the link to the club website: ... https://whfc.org.au/update-2020-watsonia-heights-fc-annual- Lunch will be served after the Meeting. Thanks WHFC Executive Committee

11.01.2022 To all our valued members. Please see link to tonight’s communication from FV relating to Return To Football in VIctoria. Please be aware that WHFC is working in conjunction with FV to ensure that we have a safe return to football in line with requirements. We are also monitoring any concerns within recent areas including members residing in one of the locked down areas, and players potentially affected by a School or business. ... Should you have any questions or concerns please reach out to any of the executive.

11.01.2022 WOW! So many purchases already of the Watsy Gin! Thank you to everyone who has purchased so far, we are grateful for your contribution.... The Watsy Gin: A modern Australian dry gin, perfectly balancing citrus and spice. Hints of orange, pepperberry, allspice and cardamom. Enjoy straight, with tonic or however you like your gin. Haven't purchased yet? Don't worry - you have until August 14th! Buy Now: https://grassrootsdistilling.co/products/watsy

11.01.2022 Ladies and Gentlemen of WHFC, As part of our 50th year celebrations, we have organised this fundraising opportunity for our club. If you'd like to purchase one of these Collector's Item's - please do so from ... grassrootsdistilling.co/products/watsy These unique bottles of gin are only available until the 14th August 2020. In early September, the bottles purchased will be delivered to Gabonia Avenue Reserve. We will contact you to come and collect them in September.

11.01.2022 WHFC still have availability across all ages for new players to join the club. If you are interested in playing football this year now is the time to join up before it's too late! Specifically, we have a need for U16 Girls, U14 Boys and U18 Boys however we have spots across all of our teams, boys and girls! ... We are proud to be the twin club of Pescara Calcio which brings opportunities to WHFC that you wouldn't get at any other club! We value our community, development of players on and off the field and enjoy the expertise that Pescara bring to WHFC. We celebrate 50 years of being WHFC in 2020, despite COVID-19; this is the year to join WHFC! For all queries, please contact: Colin Roberts 0433 118 842 / [email protected]

09.01.2022 See update from FV in regards to COVID-19. Our club is working closely to ensure that we manage this situation accordingly and to maintain the duty of care for all our player. Please remember, do not attend football if:... - you have flu like symptoms or feel u well. - have been in contact with a positive COVID-19 case including associated with affected schools/businesses. Also please make sure you sign in and wash & sanitise your hands upon arrival to training. If you have any questions please discuss with a committee member! Thanks

09.01.2022 WHFC welcome today’s announcements from FV in regards to the return to football. Our Executive Team are working with all external stakeholders to agree and confirm use of ground access prior to recommencing. This includes the completion and approval of a Covid safe plan to keep our members safe. Please stay tuned for more information as we know.

07.01.2022 An update from Football Victoria suggests that we’ll be able to begin our 2021 preseason training after the 26th November. The Watsonia Heights FC Executive Committee is working closely with our junior and senior team coaches to ensure we can ‘Hit the ground running’ once the FV and Banyule City Council give us the go ahead to start training again. https://www.footballvictoria.com.au//upcoming-update-retur

06.01.2022 Final call! Starting tonight. Miniroos and Football Dynamics. A few spots remaining!

06.01.2022 As a Melbourne City Club, our members have been provided with the opportunity to participate in a range Melbourne City’s Cityzens Giving Webinars. Coming up this Monday is ‘Ask the Players’ with the 3 amazing female players. CityzensGiving Live Ask the Players... Monday 10 August 8.00 9.00 pm $20 (all proceeds to to CityzensGiving for Recovery programs and SecondBite) Steph Catley Arsenal, 82 appearances Matildas (pre record due to training commitments) Elise Kellond Knight Kristianstads, 113 appearances Matildas Aivi Luik Sevilla, 25 appearances Matildas Sofia Sakalis Melbourne City FC, Young Matildas International Link to register - https://melbc.it/39D6o9Q

04.01.2022 Here are the latest designs for our new synthetic pitch and facilities at Greensborough Secondary College. It looks fantastic, we’ll be there in the later part of 2021!

04.01.2022 MiniRoos is finally back at #WHFC ! Commencing Saturday, 11th of July @ Elder St Reserve Sessions run each Saturday for 18 weeks.... New player registration: https://bit.ly/2NVlgq5 Returning player registration: https://bit.ly/2Z1zEn3 For all queries, please contact: Colin Roberts 0433 118 842 / [email protected] Please be advised that WHFC will adhere to all current COVID-19 guidelines as outlined by governing bodies at all times.

03.01.2022 Banyule City Council Elections - 24th October 2020. Mr Brian Grace is contesting the Councillor Position for the Bakewell Ward - read about it here: https://whfc.org.au/1317-2/

03.01.2022 In three weeks it is Father‘s Day! To celebrate, we are offering 10% off WHFC Merchandise until 30th of August All merchandise listed is available for delivery prior to Father’s Day. ... Orders that are purchased with initials require to be placed by the 26th of August. Free delivery on orders over $100! Shop Now: https://whfc.org.au/whfc-shop/ Use Code: FATHERSDAY2020

01.01.2022 Watsonia Heights FC (based in Watsonia 3087) are looking for senior women players to compliment our current squads. In 2021, we’re looking to field a State 2 North West team and a State 3 North team Senior women players at WHFC will have the opportunity to trial for our Italian Partners Pescara Calcio thanks to our partnership with the Italian Serie B Club.... Pescara Calcio are very keen to build their women’s football program in Italy and Watsonia Heights FC will provide a pathway for recognised Australian players to trial for them. If you’re interested in joining our club, come down to meet the Nick Salis Head of Women’s Football and Jules, Vice President of Womens Football. Training Monday’s and Wednesday’s 7:00pm at Gabonia Avenue Reserve, Watsonia 3087 or register your interest at https://whfc.org.au/seniors-expression-of-interest/ Please feel free to contact Club technical director on 0427187242 for more information or questions you may have.

01.01.2022 Kids Football is back!! We are delighted to bring MiniRoos and Football Dynamics back to Watsonia Heights Football Club in 2020 for 5 weeks, two sessions per week! Sessions are as follow:... Wednesday: 5:30pm 7:00pm Saturday: 9:30am 11:00am Location: Gabonia Ave Reserve To sign up, follow the below links: MiniRoos Existing Player ($110): https://membership.sportstg.com/regoform.cgi New Player ($140): https://membership.sportstg.com/regoform.cgi Football Dynamics: Existing Player: $110 New Player: $140 Register Here: https://whfc.org.au/football-dynamics-registration-2020

01.01.2022 wow - can’t wait until we can get back to this!