Each week we’ll feature one of our awesome club sponsors on this page, find out more about them and why they support Avalon. Read on to discover some of the awesome local businesses that support AVSC!
POOL NERDS
Our newest club sponsor is Pool Nerds, the local expert servicing commercial and domestic pools & spas all over the Northern Beaches. Pool Nerds is owned by Dave Hancock, a long serving Avalon Soccer Club player, coach and Youth VP.
Pool Nerds’ wide range of pool & spa services include:
- Regular maintenance
- Repairs
- Plumbing & installations
- New equipment
- Chemicals
- Heating
- Lighting
- Makeovers & upgrades
- Eco, healthy & chlorine-free options
Pool Nerds has chosen to sponsor the club’s U18/A team, which is currently sitting joint top of the U18 division 2, with four wins from its first four games. This talented team is coached by Mike Read, an experienced and demanding Englishman, who’s quickly got the team to gel, by playing an exciting brand of ‘pass and move’ football.
After Saturday’s 3-1 away win against Curl Curl, Mike said, “I want the boys to wear the Avalon colours with pride. It’s often said in life …’look good, be good’. Well, the boys look great in their Pool Nerds sponsored gear and we played well once we got going today.”
Dave Hancock added, “I’m proud to sponsor the U18s because they have the right attitude, both on and off the field. Pool Nerds has a well-known reputation for strong principles, professionalism and honesty and I certainly know that Coach Mike has high principles, he makes that very clear.”
Problems? Need help or advice on your pool or spa?
Contact Dave on 0412 267 347 or david@poolnerds.com.au for an obligation-free chat.
Or visit www.poolnerds.com.au for more information.
BROWN BROS. SKIP BINS
Brown Bros is a local family owned and run operation with over 30 years experience in the waste business. The company deliver from Wollongong to Newcastle with skip bin sizes from 2 cubic metres to 25 cubic metres supplying bins to residential houses, builders and commercial properties with 85% of all waste collected recycled and /or reused.
One of our longest standing relationships at the club, Brown Bros has been sponsoring Avalon since 2004. Managing Director Wayne Brown is proud to have such a long association with the club.
“I first played for Avalon back in 1968 in the U/11’s at Dunbar Park! It’s been a long association that I’m very proud of.” Brown said.
“I’m in my 10th Year as Treasurer across two spells and spent over 14 years coaching women’s football at the club.”
High profile support for the women’s football is a priority for Brown with the business backing the W12/1s and W14/1s in 2021. Every season Brown takes the newest batch of Under 12 girls to Manly United for coaching from the MUFC coaching director and members of the team.
“We sponsor women’s football here and at Manly United because the Community support us and like to give back to those who support us. We are active in the community with also supporting Avalon Public School, Barrenjoey High and the Surf Club.”
“The best thing about being part of the Avalon SC community is that it brings so many kids and families together, all to enjoy this great team game.”
KEITH ROOT BUILDING SERVICES
Keith Root Building Services are a local, family-owned & run company that has been building & renovating homes on the Northern Beaches for the last 35 years. They great pride in delivering a customer experience that not only exceeds expectations, but ultimately changes the way that their clients live.
The founder Keith grew up in a home located at Paradise Beach. When he & Chrissy married, they built the family home in Palm Beach and raised their three children Tony, Mat & Shelley there. Tony is now the Managing Director and Mat concentrates on running the job sites. Both Tony & Mat still live in Avalon with their families and Shelley is in Mona Vale.
Kayla & Cody (Tony & Linda’s 10 year-old twins) are both keen soccer players in the U11 division (Kayla in the U11 Diamonds & Cody in the U11 Wombats). Kayla is a veteran of 6 years having started out in U6s, while this is Cody’s second year. The firm are proud to be associated with ASC.
“As a volunteer-run “hub of the community”, the Avalon Soccer Club plays a critical role in bringing local families together with a focus not just on sport & recreation, but on the importance of service and volunteering within the local community.” Says Tony.
“Research tells us that communities that participate in sport & recreation develop strong social bonds, are safe places and the people who live in them are healthier and happier places. What’s not to love about that? Sponsoring a team is a small way to give back and support such an amazing club. Thank you Avalon Soccer Club!”
MCK ARCHITECTS
MCK is a multi-award winning architecture practice based in Surry Hills and Avalon. They specialise in bespoke design of high quality finish and detail that is responsive to context and client brief.
MCK has developed over the past two decades a knowledge and expertise in designing prestige buildings that has been awarded and acclaimed by the Australian Institute of Architects, the Institute of Interior Designers, and the Australian Design Council.
MCK have been supporting the club for a number of years, with the 2021 U13/2s – pipped 3-2 by St Augustine’s in their first game – the recipients of the firms support this season!
SURF COLLECTIVE
Surf Collective was born of the desire to help support and protect Australia’s grassroots surfing culture. Realising how much the industry had changed since his childhood in the 70’s – now dominated by multi-nationals and their mass-produced products – founder Mark Ranucci connected with a number of independent Aussie surf brands with the idea of giving them a greater voice by bringing them together via an online platform. Each brand in the Collective is proudly Australian owned, independent and produces quality products made with passion – products simply not found in the mainstream. And each has its own unique brand story.
Their aim is to give these brands a platform to be found online by having them all being on the one online store www.surfcollective.com.au .
They have also run programs with Year 10 Business Studies students at Barrenjoey High School where the company have helped set up 4 small businesses in their time there over the last few years.
The company came on board as a team sponsor in 2020 and are back to support the U10 Lions this season! Ranucci is delighted to be back as a team sponsor.
“As a parent of kids that love playing in teams at Avalon Soccer Club we are super pleased to be able to be a sponsor of this great local club for the second year in a row.”
Keep your eye out for the Lions in 2021 and support local business Surf Collective by heading to their online store or their pop up shop in The Sneaky Grind cafe in Avalon.
