Collect your free 2017 season family pass
GV Suns junior squad members can collect their 2017 season family pass from their Team Manager. The season pass provides you with free entry to all GV Suns U20 and Seniors home games.
2017 junior kickoff - Northern Rivers Derby!
Our first 2017 junior game kicks off at 10 am Saturday 4 March when we take on Murray United at Latrobe University, Wodonga. We will have a 'dress rehearsal' at home next Sunday and both rounds showcase the amazing talent in regional Victoria.
Are you registered to play?
You willl have a very short season if you have not completed your online registration at www.myfootball.com.au. If you played last year you will need your FFA number and the site provides ways to confirm your number if you can't remember it.
All players and coaches must be registered before our first game on 4 March 2017 - no registration means no insurance means no time on the pitch - no exceptions!
2017 fixtures - there will be changes
Clubs can request games be postponed or times and locations adjusted. These changes are usually confirmed by Wednesday evening the week prior to the game however later changes are not impossible. For this reason the current fixture is a guide only and we encourage you to check in with your team manager to confirm arrangements each week.
How to subscribe to our Club newsletter
If you have more than one email address or you would like to add another family member or friend to the mailing list its a very easy process.
- Open up the newsletter in your browser (there's a link at the top right of the newletter above the header)
- Click on the tab 'subscribe' that appears at the top of the screen on the left.
- Enter your details.
Your 2017 Team Managers
Our Team Managers are the key to making sure your team is ready to take the pitch each week. Not sure when or where you a playing, need help with transport, not sure about what you need to wear or you know you are not available to play? Start by notifying your Team Manager as early as possible.
Make sure you save your Team Manager's number into your phone and send them a text if you don't think they have your number.
Under 12s
Nick Corbo 0417 055 879
Paul Uniacke 0418 575 185
Under 13s
Maria Sepe 0419 317 704
Under 14s
Luba Pigatto 0412 777 055
Under 15s
Shane Enders 0407 212 540
Troy Humphries 0488 536 872
Under 16s
Picture yourself here! If you can help out please let us know.
Under 18s
Jillian Iaria 0437 921 336
Help your Team Manager
Each weekend your Team Manager has a range of tasks to complete and you can help.
Players
- Advise as soon as possible if you are not available to play. If you know there are rounds when you will not be available advise your Team Manager immediately.
- Arrive on time - the Team Manager needs players to sign in an hour before the game and provide the completed team sheet to the Refs at least 30 minutes before the game. If you are late you make completing this task difficult.
- Advise of injuries early - you need to advise your Team Manager of any injuries. If you expect the Club trainers to assist you with strapping or other pregame prep then make sure you are onsite a full hour before your game. While matches are underway the trainers' priority is to players on the pitch.
- Return your kit before you leave the change rooms - The Team Manager collects all socks, shorts and shirts following the game. Players are not permitted to take match kit home with them.
Volunteer
- as a team marshall to escort the match officials to and from the pitch and to ensure we provide a safe and orderly environment for the game eg request extras leave the Technicals areas. We must provide 1 marshall for every game - home and away. No match knowledge required but you must be at least 18 years of age and you can volunteer to assist other age groups.
- as a linesman to, as the name suggests, run the lines. We must provide 1 linesman for every game - home and away. There is no age requirement but you need to know the current rules of the game. Our preference is to roster on players, parents and volunteers who have completed thier Refereeing Certificate.
- to help in the canteen. An hour at a time that suits you and still allows you to watch your childs game.
- to set up and/or pack up the pitches. This involves rolling out/away the goals, putting out or collecting the corner flags, collecting the chairs from the technical areas and rubbish from around the grounds.
If you are interested in any of these activities or you think you could give it a go with a little guidance or coaching from a regular please let us know. You will be surprised how much fun you can have!
Its easier if everyone volunteers or simply pitches in when asked but if this doesn't work Team Managers will look at more formal arrangements including rosters.
Game Day Reminders
Player preparation
1. What to wear on game day. All players are expected to arrive at the ground in their Club uniform. During hot weather this includes training shirt and shorts and as we move into the cooler months players will be required to arrive in their team tracksuits.
2. Arrive on time. Arriving on time is important because it gives our players time to warm up and to discuss the game plan and priorities. We know our game schedule involves some very early starts for many of our players but please make the effort to be on time. If you are running late call your Team Manager - don't just send an SMS.
3. Sleep, Eat and Hydrate. How you prepare for a game has a huge impact on how you play and its never too late to develop pre game habits and routines that will help you play at your best.
- Sleep - google Wayne Rooney and his first tip for pregame preparation is to make sure you get enough quality sleep - that's at least eight hours and it doesn't include travel time to the game!
- Hydrate - no point guzzling once you get to the ground! It's an old rule of thumb but if you are well hydrated, then an hour before your game (so around the time you need to be at the ground) you should be looking for the toilets not the canteen. Start the night before and keep it simple - water is just fine.
- Eat. We want you hungry to win - not hungry for food! Eat a good carbohydrate based meal 2-3 hours before you play and follow it up with a lighter snack (eg bananas) at least an hour before kickoff. Some of our games are scheduled for times that would be your usual lunch or dinner time so plan what you will eat. It's not a crazy idea to treat game day like a school day - bring your lunch along and enjoy the chips and hot dogs after the game.
Want to know more? There are plenty of great resources including Sports Dieticians Austalia's factsheet Food for your sport - Soccer
Rules on and off the pitch
1. Keep out of the Technical Areas - You are not permitted to enter the Technical Areas unless you are playing, coaching or managing the teams that are on the pitch. If your game is finished or yet to begin you are not permitted in this area.
Section 3.2 of the 2017 NPL Rules of Competition is very specific about who can enter the technical areas during a match for example
- A maximum of 9 people are allowed in the area (including the coach, manage, subs, trainer and first aiders).
- Everyone must be seated and only 1 person may stand up at any time.
- All persons must be wearing colours that clearly distinguish them from all players and Match Officials on the field of play e.g. a bib, jackets.
- Suspended players or club associates are not allowed in the Technical Area
To ensure we comply with the Rules, Marshals monitor the areas and will request you leave if you are not permitted in the area.
Where are the Technical Areas? There are two technical areas - one marked for each team. They are located alongside the pitch and either side of the halfway line.
At GV Suns home games and when games are played side by side on the front grounds the area between the pitches is also deemed to be the Technical Area and closed to non-players and spectators.
3. Respect the Team Managers, Coaches, Referees and Officials. Most are volunteers who are making it possible for you or your son/daughter to play in this competition. You may not agree with everything they do but inappropriate behaviour will not be tolerated and can attract hefty fines for the club and you.
Changeroom etiquette
1. Keep it tidy! How you treat the clubrooms says a lot about you - and no one at GV Suns is so important that they can't clean up after themselves.
2. Mobile phones, cameras and other mobile recording devices should not be used in the change rooms. The change rooms are the one location where the Technical Director, your coach and team manager can speak with your playing group without interuption or distraction, so lets keep it that way. Once your playing group begins its prematch talk all devices need to be turned off and stored securely.
3. No visitors, parents or siblings are allowed in the change rooms. Again, the change rooms are a meeting space dedicated to the team, coach and team manager. If you are a visitor or parent and need to get in touch with someone in the changes rooms, phone or text the team manager (given point 2 you shouldn't expect anyone else to answer their phone!).
Some sports clubs have fines for players that break these guidelines - we don't, but we will consider introducing fines/penalties or changeroom clean up rosters if it becomes a problem.
Managing your injuries
While there is always a risk of injury during the season, preseason is notorious for injuries as players' enthusiasm exceeds their fitness and match readiness. It can be as simple as new boot blisters or impact with the harder summer pitch.
If you have an injury make sure your coach and team manager know about it so we can provide appropriate match time and training activities. We also have access to team trainers who can assist with managing your recovery.
Some injuries will require you to provide written advice from your medical practitioner eg physio, doctor to confirm you are ok to return to practice and play.
In our younger age groups we encourage parents to be involved in this process - a few weeks out and a properly managed recovery is so much better than a permanant or recurring injury.
Codes of Conduct
We are hosting some great clubs over the next few weekends and we want to really show what our Club means on and off the pitch. This includes the behaviour we expect from friends, family and players at home and away games. We want GV Suns to be a friendly and welcoming club - and we want everyone to feel comfortable being a part of our family.
Our FFV approved codes of conduct for spectators, players, parents, coaches and administrators are available from our website. Please read the codes to understand your responsibilities and there is further information in the 2017 NPL Rules of Competition. The rules are reviewed and updated by the FFV so if you are unsure about anything please talk with your team manager, the Technical Director or a member of the Committee.
If you have an issue with a GV Suns Team Manager, Coach or other representatives do not approach them directly. You are required to raise your issues with the Technical Director and he will work with you to address the matter.
Reminder - player payment dates
Monday 13 February
- 4th player membership instalment due
Monday 13 March
- 5th player membership instalment due
Monday 17 April
- 6th player membership instalment due
Monday 15 May
- final player membership instalment due
Payments can be made on training nights - accounts staff will be onsite with EFTPOS machine
If you are experiencing financial difficulties of are unable to make your payment on time please contact Maria Sepe or Paul Uniacke and we will work with you to find a solution.
And if that isn't enough soccer for you...
Celtic FC player & coach clinics
RM Foundation will bring Celtic Football Club coaches to Australia for three clinics in Shepparton, Ballarat and Mt Gambier. And of course there is a free t-shirt!
Junior Camp (7 - 11 years)
9am - 12noon, 3 - 6 April 2017
Youth Camp (12 - 18 years)
1 - 4pm, 3- 6 April 2017
Coach the Coach
10am - 4pm , 7 April 2017
All Abilities
9am - 12 , 8 April 2017, all ages (no wheelchair)
The camps and clinics are hosted by the Reagan Milstein Foundation (RMF) which aims to bring top local and international football academies to Australian communities to give young footballers opportunities that they would not normally be exposed to. Proceeds from RMF Academies go to RMF grants to help less fortunate children play football.
To enrol in the clinics visit http://www.rmfacademies.com.
For more information our local contact for the Shepparton RMF Academies is Matthew Maiorana 0412 725 716 or matthew.maiorano@ocloud.com.
SSV nominations for U12 boys & girls close 10 March
 Each year School Sports Victoria selects a team of 14 U12 boys and 14 U12 girls to represent Victoria at the national championships. In 2017 the national championships will form part of the Pacific School Games in Adelaide with teams from across Australia and overseas competing in a range of sports from swimming to soccer.
In recent years GV Suns players have progressed well into the selection process and enjoyed some expert coaching along the way. GV Suns players have gone on to make up two of the final 14 man squads in each of the last two years. Its a great record for a regional Club and we encourage our players to give it a go.
The selection process begins with local trials in Shepparton and progresses to Darebin for the final rounds where players from across Victorian come together for selection and training.
Deadlines - Nominations for the Team Vic Football (Soccer) 12yrs for boys and girls close 10 March, 2017.
FFV Talented Player Development
The FFV has announced changes to its Talented Player Development programs from 2017. The changes replace the full time Talented Player squads in the Boys U13, U14 and U15 age groups (and the multiple trips to Melbourne expected from local players and their families).
- To be invited to trial, all players must be nominated by their club Technical Director or Head Coach who will receive and fill out the registration form on the players' behalf.
- The NTC Talent Identification Development Centre (TIDC) will expand the number of boys involved from 80 players to approximately 500.
- Centres for boys, from U12 to U16, will run in metropolitan areas and a further six centres in regional Victoria.
- Invited players will train one night per week in the TIDC program plus two nights per week with their own club in addition to playing matches on weekends with their clubs.
Metro trials commence this month with the details for regional trials yet to be confirmed. For further information visit http://www.footballfedvic.com.au/player-hq/talented-player-development/tidc/
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