Seniors and Juniors home this weekend
This is the last weekend seniors and juniors play at home. Remember its free entry to all GV Suns junior games and don't forget your membership card for free entry into our U20s and Seniors home games.
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Squad |
Kick off |
| Saturday |
U20 |
5 pm |
| Seniors |
7 pm |
| Sunday |
U 12 |
10 am |
| U 13 |
11:30 am |
| U 14 |
12:45 pm |
| U 15 |
2 pm |
| U16 |
3:30 pm |
| U18 |
5 pm |
Thanks to the seniors and U20s that came down to watch and assist last weekend - notably Craig Carley running the lines for our U14s. (Pic above)
World Cup evening - Aus v France
Thank you to everyone who made our Aus V France world cup evening such a success and so much fun for all ages. There are a few pics on our facebook page and once again congratulations to Glen Wilson for his best dressed award.
Leading by example - parent & spectator conduct
The Shepparton Sports Precinct is home to three leagues (NPL, BASL and SJSA) and tens of school and regional soccer clubs. There are more than a few game days and training nights where we use the grounds one after the other or even at the same time - it requires some cooperation but it is great to see the Precinct come alive each weekend with hundreds of local and visiting players, coaches and spectators.
One thing all the leagues have in common is a commitment to a safe and enjoyable training and game day environment for everyone including players, match officials and spectators. While our rules and regulations may vary, our codes of conduct are all modelled on the same FFV/FFA templates which means the same standards apply to
GV Suns,
SJSA and
BASL players, coaches, parents and supporters and to the clubs we will visit over coming rounds.
Leading by example As parents and spectators we have a duty to set the standard we expect from our junior players - so if it's a red card on the pitch let's not allow or condone it happening off the pitch!
The list of red card behaviours include spitting, violent conduct and offensive, insulting, abusive or intimidating language and/or gestures - so lets lead by example.
If you have a complaint or grievance with a club official, coach, technical director, any of the volunteers that support the operations of the club or the conduct or other players, parents or spectators please make sure you share it with the Board (off pitch matters) or the Technical Directors (on pitch/coaching matters).
- We can't fix a problem we don't know about
- We have processes that can ensure a timely investigation and response to your concerns
- We aim to handle complaints in an independent and confidential manner
- Our officials and volunteers will decline requests to discuss concerns and grievances - especially while they are involved in their game day or training night duties - and redirect you to the Board and/or Technical Director(s).
Heel Pain? It might be Sever's disease...
by Lynne Weir
Heel pain is very common in junior footballers, there are a couple of GV suns players with this condition at the moment. I'm an orthotist in Shepparton and we see junior sportspeople every year with this problem for heel cushioning, footwear advice and foot orthotics as part of a treatment plan for sever's.
- Between the ages of 8 and 14 years the heel bone experiences a period of growth. This may lead to heel pain during or after physical activity.
- Treatment includes modifying activities and learning how to manage the condition when it flares up.
- Sever’s disease will resolve itself without treatment, and rarely causes long-term problems.
The pain can be under the heel, or at the back of the heel. It can appear to be erratic which means parents may initially not take it seriously. If your heel pain sounds like the list below early intervention will help get the symptoms under control sooner, and reduce time off the pitch.
- heel pain during physical exercise, especially activities that require running or jumping
- worsening of pain after exercise
- limping – often in the morning, or during or after sport
- a tendency to tiptoe.
If this sounds familiar then initially see a physiotherapist for treatment and a return to play plan (if the condition is severe enough, time away from play is recommended).
You can also see me as mentioned above. (this isn't meant as an ad for an orthotist, but information on a very common issue for junior sportspeople)
The
Better Health channel is a good information source and the symptom list above comes from that site.
Match Day Video 
If teams would like to record this week's game please contact Lynne 0428503157.
Please bring a 16 GB USB for the footage to be loaded onto and returned for viewing.
Let me (Lynne) know when the coach would like to view with the team and we can organise a temporary TV set up, until a permanent one happens.
Under 15s 