As this season draws toward a close, we are happy to confirm that the annual Junior/Youth Presentation day will be on Saturday 1st September at Avalon Public School.  A full agenda with timings will be made available shortly, and we look forward to welcome all our star youngsters to celebrate their mighty achievements in 2018.

 

 

 

As the season is drawing to a close it is time to collect nominations for winners of our Perpetual Trophies.

If you have any nominations for any of the following categories please email them to president@avalonsoccerclub.com.au

Please include the person’s team/role in the nomination and the reason why you would like to nominate them.

All nominations to be received no later than close of business Monday 13th August.

All nominations will be considered and the winners will be chosen by the Executive Committee.

Their decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

Note:- Perpetual Trophies are for Competition Teams (U12/W12 and above).

Team Awards:
•    Encouragement Award – Andrew David West Memorial Shield

•  Team Recognition Award – Roland Luke Trophy
•  Most Improved Junior Team of the Year Award
•  Best Goal Average Award – Tom Doyle Shield

 

Coach & Manager Awards:
•    Junior Comp. Coach of the Year (U12-U16 Sat Mixed Comp)
•    Junior Comp. Manager of the Year (U12-U16 Sat Mixed Comp & W12-W16 Sun Girls Comp)
•    Ladies Comp. Coach of the Year (W12+)
•    Senior Comp. Coach of the Year (U18+, Men)
•    Senior Comp. Manager of the Year (U18+ Men and Women)

 

Player Awards:
•    Junior Goalkeeper of the Year (Michael Carroll Trophy) – (U12-U16 Sat Mixed Comp & W12-W16 Sun Girls Comp)

•  Junior Girls Best & Fairest Player of the Year (Mia Waters Trophy) – (W12-W16 Sun Girls Comp)
•  Junior Boys Best & Fairest Player of the Year – (U12-U16 Sat Mixed Comp)

These next four awards are not necessary based on work done this year only.
They can be awarded based on service provided to the club over a number of years.
•    Services to the Club – Dick Wiseman Trophy
•    Services to the Club – Greg Ball Shield
•    Services to the Club by a Female Volunteer – Pat Ford Memorial Award

•  Clubman (person) of the Year – Tony Atherton Trophy

  Please get your nominations in ASAP as we need to choose the winners and get the trophies engraved!

This Saturday night the Socceroos take on France in their opening match of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, and we’re having a party!!

Join us in the clubhouse where we’ll have nibbles and refreshments from 7pm, when coverage from Kazan starts. It’s $20 entry on the door, and the first 50 people to arrive receive a free Nike Socceroos supporter jersey!!!

One of the most important topics for all of us at AVSC this season is CLUB BEHAVIOUR both on and off the field.  In a brand new initative we are launching our “Team Marshall” program in 2018.

Each AVSC team has received a HI-VIZ TEAM MARSHALL VEST in their Team Kitbag at the Manager’s Meetings. On a rotation basis on game day a parent/member/supporter from each AVSC team will wear a Team Marshall vest.  The ROLE of the person wearing the TEAM MARSHALL VEST should be to make the football environment a friendly, fun experience for all on the sidelines.

If a Avalon person/spectator steps out of line than it’s important to bring them back inline. This is where the Team Marshall can have a quiet word to the individual or individuals and remind them that they are at a community football match. Hopefully, the Hi Viz vest will deter any bad behaviour to escalate. Don’t try to be the police or a security guard just try to resolve the behaviour calmly.

Remember there is a Code of Conduct for Players, Coaches. Managers, Spectators that needs to be adhered to.

This info can be downloaded and distributed as well at Team Meetings. Plus we have a club MPIO (Member Protection Information Officer) in place just in case you need extra advise or support.

There will be zero tolerance for bad club behaviour this season and going forward.

Please remember.  This is a game. It’s to be enjoyed by all.  Let our kids be kids.

 

Let’s make sure we respect the game, the officials, our opponents and each other, and represent Avalon Soccer Club the right way.