InTouch Magazine Sep | Oct | Nov 2018

Vol 55 Spring 2018: Sep | Oct | Nov

s r a e y 60 g n i t a r b e l Ce

OUR ANNIVERSARY Celebrating 60 years of Bankstown Sports

CLUBGRANTS

Giving back the community: We go above and beyond

INVICTUS GAMES Proud supporters of our defence personnel

Contents

Contents VOLUME 55 – SPRING 2018

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03 Chairman’s Report 04 60th Anniversary: Look at us now!

08 Diversity of ClubGRANTS recipients 11 Gala night for Baulkham Hills Sports 12 Amazing winner stories 15 Car park validation goes 24 hours 17 Flinders Centre open for business 18 Flying the flag for Invictus Games 19 Profile: Chaplain Shane Mount 21 Plan your Cup Day celebration

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22 Shaking up cocktails at Brewhouse 31 Musical Mornings celebrates our 60th 36 Play School tour comes to town 38 Enjoy all of the Bee Gees hot hits 42 The Acres smoker cooks up a storm 44 Auburn Tennis Club ClubGRANTS 46 A family affair at Birrong Sports 48 Functions pace at Bankstown Bowls

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50 Baulkham Hills Sports ClubGRANTS

Bankstown Sports Club 8 Greenfield Pde, Bankstown NSW 2200 T: 9722 9888 F: 9793 9355 BankstownSports.com Baulkham Hills Sports Club 11 Renown Rd, Baulkham Hills NSW 2153 T: 9639 2100 F: 9639 1100 BaulkhamHillsSports.com Bankstown Sports Bowls Club 41 Northam Ave, Bankstown NSW 2200 T: 9790 0176 F: 9796 2445 BankstownBowling.com.au Birrong Sports Club Cnr Rodd St and Gascoigne Rd, Birrong NSW 2143 T: 9645 8600 F: 9645 2602 BirrongSports.com.au

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The Acres Club 1 Moondo St, Greenacre NSW 2190 T: 9759 7445 TheAcresClub.com.au

CONTRIBUTORS For any magazine enquiries, please contact the Marketing Department on 9722 9888.

Auburn Tennis Club 181 Chisholm Road, Auburn NSW 2144 T: 9646 3736 AuburnTennisClub.com.au

Design – www.frescocreative.com.au Material contained in InTouch is accurate at the time of print, however, information is subject to change without notice. Material contained in InTouch magazine is subject to copyright and reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited without the written permission of Bankstown Sports Club. InTouch is printed by Daily Press under ISO14001 Environmental Certification. Paper fibre is from certified forests and audited sources.

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CLUB EXECUTIVES DEDICATED TO THE CLUB AND COMMUNITY

Back Row (from left): Jim Hanna (Director), Jim Ronis (Director), Richard Phillips (Vice-President), Vern Falconer (Director), Martin Klumpp (Director) and Alex Fulcher MBE, OAM (Director). Front Row (seated from left): Mark Condi (Chief Executive Officer) and John Murray OAM (President).

PATRONS Jason Clare MP, Federal Member for Blaxland; Tania Mihailuk MP, Member for Bankstown; David Coleman, Federal Member for Banks;

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Craig Kelly, Federal Member for Hughes.

LIFE MEMBERS N. Barkle*, S. Boddy*, D. Bourne*, M. J. Cook*, E. Evans*,

J. Fitzpatrick OAM*, N. Foley*, W. Hall*, J. Logan*, J. Long*, K. McCormick OAM*, E. McDonald*, K. McDowall*, R. McManus*, H. Neville*, M. O’Connor*, E. C. Roberts*, G. Rudd*, F. Summers*, R. J. Kelly*, C. Glozier*, D. Jones*,

J. Phillips, J. Mackay OAM, J. Burgess*, B. Green*, J. Murray OAM, R. Phillips, R. Madden*, P. Keating, D. Shedden, J. Burling*, J. Donehue*, J. Mackay, T. Stewart, J. Ronis, A. Fulcher MBE, OAM and V. Falconer. *Deceased

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CHAIRMAN'S REPORT JOHN MURRAY OAM, CHAIRMAN

Welcome to the Spring edition of InTouch magazine which also marks the beginning of new era in the 60-year history of Bankstown Sports Club.

I’d like to start with the opening of the Flinders Centre, a new milestone and landmark in the heart of our community.

FLINDERS CENTRE

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MAYOR’S CHARITY BALL

The new Flinders Centre is a state-of-the-art office tower that is filling up with a variety of first-class tenants, including three banks, a fitness centre and early learning childcare centre. It’s important that we focus on these nine storeys of prime real estate, which adds to our existing restaurants, a new cafe and eight-storey hotel complex. By diversifying, we rely less on gaming and more on building the entire precinct into a multi-dimensional one, a venue that will grow as Bankstown grows. It’s part of a very long vision which dates back almost 20 years. While that Master Plan has changed with the times, the Board is currently working on what to offer over the next 20 years.

While we have a statutory obligation to put funds back into the community under the ClubGRANTS scheme, the Board has always put more back into the community than we are required to. It’s not about bragging, or trying to big-note ourselves, the Board has always decided to kick in a bit more than we need to, whether it’s for aged care or childcare or sporting organisations or any other worthy cause. We’ve always found a bit more money for a deserving cause, somewhere, somehow.

That’s how we are.

We are happy to once again host the annual Mayoral Charity Dinner. Held on 17 August, the funds raised this year are going to the Steve Waugh Foundation. The Foundation supports children and young adults with rare diseases by helping them live a better quality of life with grants for medicine, special equipment and treatment, and camps designed to support them and their families. The former Australian Test Cricket captain is also a local hero – he played cricket for Panania and often stood at the crease at Bankstown Oval. Anyone who has played at any sporting facility at Bankstown has always been impressed with how Council has maintained the facilities and sporting fields, especially our oval which has seen great athletes including likes of Len Pascoe and the Waugh twins, Stephen and Mark, play there.

60 YEARS YOUNG While I have been Chairman for 12 years, with 37 years on the Board, it’s sometimes good to reflect on what the club was like back in the day when you see where it is now. Back then, the club was in an old hall which used to be owned by the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints. It was a small building and we couldn’t afford much, and I’m sure you’ve read this before, but our first “fridge” was the old baptismal font. We used to pack it with big blocks of ice and put our big long necks of beer in there to keep them cold. I’ve been fortunate enough to sit on the Board with each CEO the club has ever had, and there has only been three of them, with our current CEO Mark Condi being the latest. All Board members remain as volunteers, as it was from the start. But from our first paid employee, we now have over 600, and they are some of the best staff around.

We keep getting better and we have plenty of ideas, so we will keep on growing.

WELFARE REPORT September, October and November 2018

INVICTUS GAMES It will be Game On Down Under when we welcome Invictus Games competitors and their family and friends from 20-27 October.

ClubsNSW is not only a partner but a great supporter of the Games and I am a great supporter too, as is Bankstown Sports. Sport is in our charter, so naturally that’s why the Invictus Games are important to us. The Games will feature competition in 11 sports across Greater Sydney, including Olympic Park and Sydney Harbour. We will be financially supporting the Games program which will see Sydney hosting more than 500 competitors and about 1000 family and friends over the eight-day event.

So far many Bankstown Sports staff have been generous in putting their names forward to volunteer for the Invictus Games Sydney. We look forward to contributing more to this event which raises awareness for the programs and services offered to ex-servicemen and women and those still serving. Being a great supporter of sports, as we are, Canterbury-Bankstown Council is also supporting the Invictus Games.

I think it’s going to be brilliant.

CARPARKING VALIDATION While we have 1200 car parks in our secure underground space, we need to change the carpark validation to 24 hours, as we want the spaces to be available for people who are using the club. So, when you are visiting the club, you will now need to hand your parking ticket to staff for it to be validated. This will help keep the carpark as a place for those who are using the club's facilities.

GETTING SOCIAL As this is the Spring issue that also means a refresh for some of our restaurant menus, having a knees up during our Oktoberfest celebrations and booking your table for Melbourne Cup Day. I hope to see you in the club sometime soon.

We would like to offer our sincere condolences to the relatives and friends of members who have recently passed away: Robert Sayers (Foundation Member), Les Mcneilly (Foundation Member), Kenneth Swan, Pamela Cohen, Johanna Filipian, Shirley Hewitt, Kenneth Cook, John Holmes, Leslie Holton, John Hemming, Norma Turns, Ronald English, Maria Calcagno, Robert Borg, Stanley Tibbey, Carole Cooper, John McWhinney, Wilhelm Hrazdil, Mavis Hamilton and Anna Kassabian.

The following member was reported as being in hospital and on behalf of our President, Directors and all our members we wish them a speedy recovery: Geoffrey Flint.

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Celebrating

OUR DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY As much as the 60th Anniversary of Bankstown Sports is about remembering where we have come from, it’s also about where we are going.

A 60th anniversary is usually represented by a diamond, so we would like to share with you the many amazing facets that this fabulous club has added over the past six decades, plus tell you a bit more about the new ones being worked on.

Reminiscing

on the last ten years...

2008 Bankstown Sports celebrates 50 years. Baulkham Hills Sports Club is redeveloped, and Bankstown Sports Bowling Club becomes part of the Bankstown Sports Group.

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HISTORY

We are delighted to be celebrating our Diamond anniversary as a club and community leader, and we look forward to sharing the next 60 years with you.

In February 1958, the Bankstown District Cricket Association passed a motion to meet with other interested sporting bodies about forming a district sporting club to provide off-field amenities and support for local sports men and women. Members had to be male, over 21 and play sport. Number 8, Greenfield Parade, was purchased the same year as the site for the new club. While we may have come from humble origins – formed in an old Latter-Day Saints Hall – the original rough and ready weatherboard club was a constant work in progress. As it was still a consecrated church, you couldn’t smoke in the old building, but the baptismal font proved a handy esky. Later, the club obtained its licence and was officially named Bankstown

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2010

The Grand Ballroom at Bankstown Sports opens in August.

New Outdoor Terrace opens.

While we continue to update our offerings and make improvements, Bankstown Sports will continue to be reflective of our community and true to its charter of supporting and fostering sporting activities while offering a warm, friendly and comfortable venue to enjoy a meal and a drink or some light entertainment.

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our way, particularly in sport, and we are now stronger than ever.

In the 60 years since 1958, the club’s Executives have never stood still, constantly improving the facilities beginning as early as 1961 on a new building with the latest phase being the opening of the A-Grade Flinders Centre, which is targeting a five-star NABERS rating. While today there are in excess of 600 employees across six venues, the Board and Executive has remained a constant, with

only three secretary managers/CEOs across that long history, founding secretary manager Emile McDonald (1958-1980), John Mackay (1981-2012) and current CEO Mark Condi, who has worked at the club for over 25 years, beginning his career picking up glasses and cleaning tables. While there has been consistency in leadership, that has not meant the club has stood still. Along with the Board, the Executive team has worked constantly to achieve the best for the club and its patrons. That includes developing and updating a 20-year Master Plan that has added much diversity to the club, from a not-to-be-matched dining precinct and movie theatre to a 162-room hotel and the state-ofthe-art Flinders Centre. In the 60 years of the club’s existence we have never really lost

2011

2012

2013

Birrong Sports joins the Bankstown Sports family being the fourth club in the group.

Largest indoor play structure in Australia, Monkey Mania opens at the club.

Vino fine dining restaurant opens in La Piazza. Atrium Bar and Terrace Bar open.

District Sports Club. And from the 243 original members (all men) in the club’s early days, membership has grown to more than 70,000 today. At the same time, the club’s support for local sporting groups has grown to cover more than 40 different activities, across six sporting clubs.

LEADERSHIP AND STAFF

FOOD AND BEVERAGE Patrons were thrilled when the first bistro opened in the club in the 1960s, offering hamburgers and sandwiches and one daily special. Imagine what they would think today of the 10 restaurants, plus all the bars, including the hugely successful Brewhouse, and the addition of our new contemporary café, Cornerstone Coffee & Kitchen. But there has been a lot in between. From the original fryers and grillers which melted the chocolates next to the change box, to the Atrium Bar and game-changing restaurant Platform One and La Piazza which have clocked up a decade of service, Bankstown

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Sports has been a leader in club food and beverage. It’s fair to say our club now rivals any food precinct in what it has to offer, from the casual Asian offering at Lucky Cheng’s to the burger bar offerings at Brewhouse, and the stylish Cornerstone Coffee & Kitchen, the food offerings at Bankstown Sports are constantly evolving to accommodate an increasingly aware and knowledgeable customer. The next level in Sydney bar offerings, literally, will be the rooftop bar that will cap off Flinders Centre. Due to open next year, we are working with the industry’s best in designing a contemporary space that will be the new pinnacle of the Bankstown skyline, with panoramic views, and contemporary bar food and cocktails enjoyed in a modern space.

2014 Renovations to Greenfield Station Bistro and the Showroom was refitted and rebranded ‘The Theatre’.

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ENTERTAINMENT In the early years, after a hard day on the sporting field, members could come back and relax and enjoy a middie and a dabble on one of the 10 pokies then head home, spruce up and return for the Saturday Night Dance which was a social highlight of the week. Around 1969, the new auditorium, dining room and Chess Bar were completed and they were the height of sophistication. The club was becoming a talked-about hub for entertainment, with acts coming from far and wide – even overseas – to perform at Bankstown Sports. Stage shows such as Jesus Christ Superstar were performed to large audiences. By the mid 90s tribute Bands and “imitation” performers were flourishing and filling seats at the theatre. And in 2009, large local gatherings were being accommodated in

The Grand Ballroom. Today, the gamers haven and unique social escape – Platform Zero Esports – or PZE – is the changing face of sport, with the creation of the club’s own console and PC-based gaming brand launched in 2017. The club now runs weekly tournaments in the dedicated PZE Bar, where keen gamers come and test their skills against each other. There’s also plenty of opportunity for free play where those who dabble socially in gaming can come an utilise the top-line facilities. But that doesn’t mean we have forgotten our younger fans, with the climbing frames of Monkey Mania and more challenging Turbo Climb now being part of the club, although the latter is also proving popular for corporate team-building exercises also.

Flinders Centre Bankstown has added another huge facet to our entertainment offering, as it

2015

2016

Redevelopment of the Travelodge Bankstown begins, with four additional floors added. San Churro opens November. Asian precinct begins with the opening of Lucky Cheng’s before Christmas.

54 additional rooms opened in the Travelodge Hotel as well as a foyer and reception area. Construction of Flinders Centre Bankstown commences. Basement Brewhouse opens November. Peking Sq. opens December.

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SPORTS CHARTER

Over the years, Bankstown Sports has amalgamated with numerous clubs in need of financial assistance and support. While some were in dire straits, we have helped others survive and prosper, and the club executive has learned new lessons every time it has been approached or become involved in an amalgamation. They include taking over the management and operations of Bankstown Yagoona Bowling Club in 1983, until its closure in 2003. In 2013, the club assisted the Revesby Heights Ex-Servicemen’s Memorial Club to

close with dignity, taking over all financial debts, guaranteeing jobs for all of its employees and carrying out their planned ANZAC Day commemorations for that year, without any disruptions. In the success stories, Bankstown Sports amalgamated with Baulkham Hills Sports in 1999, and in 2008 it brought Bankstown Sports Bowls under its wing, while in 2011 Birrong Sports joined the family. Today, all three clubs remain part of the Bankstown Sports Group and are prospering. More recently, in 2017, Bankstown Sports amalgamated with The Acres Club, (formerly known as Greenacre Bowling Club), and in December 2017 it took control of operations at Auburn Tennis and Recreation Club. We have invested a lot in the clubs and are seeing the magnitude of benefits for the community.

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2018

Cornerstone Coffee & Kitchen opens. Two additional clubs, The Acres Club and Auburn Tennis Club, become part of the Bankstown Sports group.

Turbo Climb opens, and Flinders Centre tenants begin to move in.

enables Bankstown Sports to attract large international conferencing events and exhibitions, all with easy access and ample parking available.

AMALGAMATIONS

The club’s original 1958 charter was to support and foster sport, with all members and their children to be actively involved in sport in order to join. Fast-forward to 2018, and Bankstown Sports now supports more than 40 associated sporting clubs in the Bankstown, Birrong, Baulkham Hills, Greenacre and Auburn areas, which are all volunteer run and cater for recreational, social and competitive sports for over 7500 juniors and senior participants. While Bankstown Sports is a family-friendly community club delivering entertainment and dining to members and guests, to this day we stay true to our obligations to support local grass roots junior sport but also provide financial support to broader community projects. Over the years, Bankstown Sports has harvested some incredible sporting talent, producing several Olympians and other well-known athletes.

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Talking the talk...

Spoken word poetry, saying no to violence, youth skills and equipment upgrades all benefit from ClubGRANTS. Each year through ClubGRANTS, clubs across NSW provide support to thousands of community organisations, sporting groups and charities in their local areas, with more than $1 billion in funding contributed since the program began.

Bankstown Sports, and the associated venues, contribute funds directly to organisations, as well as contributing to three different ClubGRANTS committees.

The committees are run by the respective local councils, Canterbury-Bankstown, The Hills Shire and Cumberland. Take a look at some of our successful applicants:

BANKSTOWN POETRY SLAM – Real Talk Real Talk is an award-winning spoken word poetry program designed and implemented

by Bankstown Poetry Slam. It is a free six-week workshop, involving a poet mentoring year 10 students from high schools and helping them write and perform their own creative poetry piece. The program allows space for teenagers to talk about “real” things, for example identity, racism and bullying. Six schools across Western Sydney have already confirmed they would like to participate again this year, four of which are in the Canterbury-Bankstown region.

THE GREENACRE COMMUNITY CENTRE – Canterbury Bankstown says NO to Domestic Violence This project aims to build on the success of the recently launched Canterbury Bankstown Says NO to Domestic Violence campaign by addressing other forms of abuse including, financial, sexual and elder abuse. In the last three months of the campaign, the project will develop and run community education workshops on healthy relationships that aim to highlight what these relationships look like and equip participants with knowledge and skills to assist them to build resilience and capacity to maintain them.

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CREATING LINKS – Chilled Chilled is an evidence-based skills treatment program that helps young people develop skills and strategies to better manage symptoms of anxiety, increase self-confidence, enhance individual resilience and develop effective coping skills. Operating from several high schools within the Canterbury Bankstown Local Government Area (LGA), there will be two group workshops, each consisting of seven weekly two-hour sessions, with a focus on understanding thoughts, feelings and behaviours and providing young people with more adaptive strategies.

ST JOHN’S AMBULANCE – Hills Shire equipment upgrade This will support young people in developing first aid skills, provide community first aid services, and earn proficiency badges and awards through The North Rocks Cadet Division, one of 80 divisions within St John's Ambulance Australia NSW. These young volunteers learn first aid, skills in communication, teamwork and leadership. Once they complete training, they attend first aid duties in the Hills Shire region under the supervision of a St John Adult Officer or Leader. This program also offers various excursions and camps for juniors and cadets both interstate and overseas.

ROAD SAFETY EDUCATION PROGRAM – RYDA The RYDA road safety education program is an evidence-based workshop that engages with high school students in a series of interactive sessions, conducted by trained facilitators, including local Police. RYDA gives students critical information and strategies that do not come from driving lessons, books or the school classroom. The RYDA Program is one of the many road safety initiatives that have contributed to a reduction in the number of young people killed in road crashes – a drop of more than 40 per cent in the past decade. To date more than 500,000 senior high school students have attended RYDA.

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Bankstown Sports has proudly contributed $1,348,926 to Local Community Organisations $1,224,812 to Local Sporting Groups $2,573,738 Grand Total for the year *This figure is a total contribution from the whole Bankstown Sports Group and includes cash grants, in-kind support and other donations over and above minimum statutory requirements. Figures are representative of 1 September 2017 until 10 August 2018.

The below list highlights local community programs which have received ClubGRANTS support Community Organisation

Project Name

Amount

Australian Kookaburra Kids Foundation

Hills Respite Weekend

$3,800.00

Bankstown Aboriginal Education Consultative Group

Allowah-Aboriginal Cultural Support Program

$3,000.00

Bankstown Arts Society

60th Annual Art Exhibition

$500.00

Bankstown City Aged Care

Quality of life improvements for dementia residents at Gillawarna Village

$76,324.00

Bankstown Dementia Carers Group Inc

Dementia Carers Active and on the move

$8,000.00

Bankstown Girls High School

Provision of 12 academic scholarships

$14,400.00

Bankstown Hospital School

Refurbishment of Children's Outdoor Area

$2,000.00

Bankstown North Public School

Contribution to 150 year celebration

$1,000.00

Bankstown Poetry Slam

Real Talk

$5,000.00

Bankstown Youth Development Service Inc

Domestic Violence education through music – tracking and assessing the long-term outcomes with participants

$6,000.00

Bankstown Youth Development Service Inc

4Elements Music Project (4EMP)

$8,000.00

Canterbury City Community Centre Inc

Volunteering gateway in Cantebury Bankstown

$9,000.00

Chinese Parents Association Children with Disabilities

Activity-based Learning and Play

$4,500.00

Creating Links

Chilled

$4,926.00

Creating Links

Cool Kids

$4,926.00

Dandelion Support Network Inc

Assisting women escaping domestic violence

$5,000.00

Family Planning NSW

Self-care educations for teens and parents

$3,500.00

Flinders Early Learning Centre

Contribution to development of child care centre

$350,000.00

Foster Care Angels

Recharge retreat – Hills Shire

$4,490.00

Greenacre Area Communtiy Centre

Greenacre community garden and childrens playground

$10,000.00

Greenacre Area Communtiy Centre

Canterbury Bankstown says no to domestic violence

$4,887.50

Hills Community Aid and Information Services

Youth in the Hills

$5,000.00

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Hopepoint Church

The Open House Project

$1,000.00

Humanity Matters

Humanity Food Truck

$3,000.00

Learning Links

Children with learning difficulties and disabilities

$3,000.00

Little Wings

Home of Little Wings – Bankstown Airport

$20,000.00

Milperra Progress Playgroup

New outdoor play equipment

$1,365.00

Mission Australia

Love Bites – Respectful Relationships

$11,050.00

Muirfield High School

Subsidy for tickets to annual drama performance

$750.00

NSW Service For The Treatment And Rehabilitation Of Torture And Trauma Survivors (startts)

PAWS Animal Assisted Therapy Program

$6,700.00

Parramatta Holroyd Family Support Inc

Transistion to School Program

$5,000.00

Punchbowl Boys High

STAR Program, Iftar Dinner and Pioneers Basketball Program

$13,710.00

Road Safety Education Limited

RYDA Program – Hills Shire

$4,900.00

Rotary Club of Padstow

Carols by Candlelight

$600.00

Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children

Early Learning Play Group

$1,819.00

Salvation Army

Centenary Celebration Lunch

$500.00

St Francis Social Services

Greenlight Movement

$5,000.00

St John Ambulance NSW

Equipment Upgrade

$3,500.00

The Multicultural Network

Building resiliance – improving outcomes for people with disabilities

$6,000.00

The Shepherd Centre - for deaf children

Empowered to learn

$10,000.00

Western Districts Jogger and Harriers

Festival of the Feet

$2,000.00

Wiley Park Girls High School

Camp subsidy

$4,998.00

Wiley Park Girls High School

School camp subsidies

$5,000.00

Yagoona Public School

School spectacular support

$400.00

Youth Off The Streets

Street Outreach for youth in the Hills Shire

$500.00

Youth Off The Streets

Bankstown Outreach – Youth Peer Educators

$5,000.00

Zonta Club of The Hills

Teens with challenging behaviours forum – Hills Shire

$2,500.00

Zonta Club of Sydney West

2018 YR 10 Citizenship Awards

$250.00

For more information about our local community support, please visit BankstownSports.com/community.

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Marking many

MILESTONES The recent Sportsperson of the Year Awards celebrated the Baulkham Hills Sports local sporting clubs and highlighted 20 years since the amalgamation of Baulkham Hills Sports Club with Bankstown Sports.

Around 120 guests, including, directors from the Board, sporting club members and club staff, celebrated the local talent of the Baulkham Hills Sports local sporting teams at the Sportsperson of the Year Awards Night on 20 July this year.

The gala night, a highlight of the sporting calendar in the Baulkham Hills region, was held at Baulkham Hills Sports Club and showcased the associated sporting clubs from around the region.

Clubs represented on the night were Baulkham Hills Cricket Club, Baulkham Hills Netball Club, Baulkham Hills Football Club, Baulkham Hills Tennis Club, Baulkham Hills Golf Club, Baulkham Hills Hockey Club, Baulkham Hills Women’s Hockey Club, Norwest Strikers Hockey Club and Baulkham Hills Baseball Club.

Baulkham Hills Sports supports all nine clubs listed above, as well as North Rocks Rugby Club and Winston Hills Tigers Rugby League Club. Cash support for 2017/18 was $155,788.56, with Baulkham Hills Sports also providing in-kind support through free venue hire for club meetings and events.

MC for the night was James Brown, the Bankstown Sports Service to Sport Young Volunteer of the Year for 2017.

“Culture and community are two words that come to mind when I think about the Baulkham Hills sporting clubs. It's great having the opportunity to thank and honour those who sacrifice their time and energy to make it all happen,” he said.

“I believe that clubs play a vital role in the support of our local communities and can happily say that Baulkham Hills Sports Club are a prime example of this. It’s truly a humbling experience to witness this Sportsperson of the Year night.”

Josh Carmichael, Acting Executive Manager – Sport and Community Development, opened proceedings with an Acknowledgement of Country and a look back at the sporting year that was in Baulkham Hills and reflected on the twentyyear strong relationship between Bankstown Sports Club and Baulkham Hills Sports Club.

Guests were then treated to stories and insights from guest speaker Declan Stacey, Australian diver and 2018 Commonwealth Games bronze medallist from the New South Wales Institute of Sport.

Congratulations…

The talents of the following nine senior sportspeople and five junior sportspeople were celebrated as award winners on the night: SENIOR

Scott Vickery (Golf)

Jackie Burness (Netball)

Patrick Taylor (Cricket)

Jared Beileiter (Baseball)

Margaret Sargant (Women’s Hockey)

Frank Liang (Tennis)

Ryan Anderson (Football)

Joshua Mann (Cricket)

Ash Thomas (Men’s Hockey)

JUNIOR

Liam Creagh (Hockey)

Keith Pierce (Football)

Martin Hulbert (Hockey)

Rory Cain (Baseball)

Ashlee Shimmon (Netball)

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BMW 118i competition went

down TO THE WIRE There was plenty of cash, but just one luxury car to win at the recent ‘What’s In The Box?’ promotion.

Bankstown Sports was buzzing with anticipation on the night of 10 August as keen members arrived, hoping they would be leaving as the lucky new owner of a BMW 118i.

The draw went down to the wire, with the last two boxes deciding who would be going home as the winner of a new car.

HOW THE NIGHT ROLLED OUT Prior to the final draw, nine finalists were secured over nine weeks, and a remaining three spots were chosen on the night. Patrons began arriving in the early afternoon, ready to swipe their membership cards for one last chance to share in the prizes.

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The nine finalists also arrived early, well before 7pm, keen to ensure they registered their presence to stake their claim! The three remaining finalist spots were drawn at 7pm, 7.30pm and 8pm.

At 7pm the barrel – containing three hours’ worth of tickets – was spun and finalist No. 10 was announced, with long-term member K. Yeung quickly pacing through the Rainforest Lounge to claim his place in the final box selection.

Finalist 11, J. Villaroman, was called at 7.30pm.

Almost instantly, a beaming Mr Villaroman emerged from the Rainforest Lounge crowd, to claim the second-last finalist position.

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Last but not least was finalist No. 12, V. Georgas, who was so thrilled to have made the final cut in the 8pm draw. Affectionally known as, Bill, he stated he’d never won anything in 35 years at the club and was elated to have won a spot in the final box selection.

Then with all 12 finalists drawn, it was time to select numbers. D. Mihaljevic was the first finalist to select her box, as she was the finalist winner from week 1 of the ‘What’s in the Box?’ promotion. She selected box No. 12 and couldn’t wait to find out what was in the box!

Next Y. Wiyladi, finalist from week 2, emerged from the crowd and quietly selected box No. 7.

Week 6 winner C. Werner was so confident in her selection as she shouted out No. 3, and X. Nguyen picked No. 10 based on his birthday month. And on went the remaining selections until all 12 boxes were allocated as finalists took their position on the main stage in the Rainforest Lounge, behind their selected boxes which were opened in numerical order, Initially, it was a tense enough when boxes

1, 2 and 3 were opened, revealing cash prizes. Then cash kept coming out in boxes 5, 6, 7 and 8. While all patrons were thrilled with their cash, the suspense was building as everyone waited in anticipation to see what was in the final boxes, and to find out who would be driving home in the shiny, new BMW 118i.

Boxes 9 and 10 revealed more cash! So, it down to the last boxes – 11 and 12.

J. Villaroman had box No. 11 and as the 11th finalist, had only been chosen that night.

Meanwhile, D. Mihaljevic had box No. 12, but was a finalist from week one, so she’d been lucky right from the start!

In the end, Mr Villaroman was ecstatic, lifting the lid of box 11 to reveal the gold prize card with BMW 118i written on it which meant he was the new owner of the luxury car. He was so happy to share the fantastic moment with his wife, who eagerly watched on in the Rainforest Lounge.

What had started as a relatively normal night out for the pair had now turned into a memorable one. The Villaromans were also

well overdue for an upgrade, as the BMW 118i will replacing a 2000 model car!

D. Mihaljevic did not go home empty handed, either, winning the highest cash prize of the night – $3,000 – stashed away in box No. 12.

WHAT’S NEXT? After the excitement of the What’s in the Box? Promotion, we have started the Mystery Briefcase promotion where the winner could win a BMW X1 sDrive 18i. The promotion runs the same as What’s in the Box promotion with 9 finalists in the lead up and 3 to be found on the final draw night on Thursday 18 October.

For the weekly draws, you can enter by swiping your membership card every 4 hours of every day. The draws are every Thursday from 7.45pm – and weekly winners not only secure their spot early but also take $1000 cash home on the night of their win. For the final draw, swipe your membership card from 4pm to enter and the finalist draws will be at 7pm, 7.30pm and 8pm. Find out more by visiting BankstownSports.com

WEDNESDAY MEMBERS’ DRAW Bankstown Sports has more exciting promotions to offer including our Members’ Draws every Wednesday night. Every week there is a draw out of all current members and the cash jackpots, every draw if it isn’t won. Overall, Bankstown Sports Members’ Draws’ prize money is over $50,000 for winners to share in.

about her history at Bankstown Sports. Anna had fond memories of Bankstown Sports coming with her husband Jerry, a highlight was when he won a Ford BA XR6 in 2003. Jerry, passed away in 2016 but that didn’t stop Anna visiting a place that had so many great memories of her and her husband.

Our Members’ Draw is all about members being in the club when their membership number is drawn. Sometimes the Members’ Draw jackpot goes all the way to the final draw night without being won, and other times, our lucky members are present in the lead up and they win the cash.

Unfortunately, Anna herself passed away only weeks after winning the $32,000 jackpot. The family called to give the news but were happy that one of her last visits to Bankstown Sports was such a memorable one for her. Her son Barney recalls, “Mum and Dad would meet up with some of their friends regularly on Wednesdays.

Sometimes they shared a meal together, sometimes just coffee and cakes,” he says. Bankstown Sports sends their sincere condolences to the relatives and friends of Anna Kassabian.

Our most recent Members’ Draw, Cash is Climbing was one of these situations. Our jackpot went off early with Anna Kassabian (pictured above) winning $32,000 before the final draw night. She had a smile ear to ear and was so pleased to hear her membership number whilst she was with friends at Bankstown Sports that Wednesday night. Speaking with Anna after her win she told us

As part of this members’ draw, we also had 4 lucky winners win a share of $13,000 on the final draw night. Keep up to date with our members’ draws at BankstownSports.com Bankstown Sports InTouch

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NEW FOYER

NOW OPEN LIFT ACCESS FROM EVERY LEVEL IN THE CARPARK NEW FOYER IS LOCATED NEAR SAN CHURRO BANKSTOWN.

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THE KEY TO A QUICK PARK Our secure carpark is a facility for those utilising the Club.

The continuing expansion of Bankstown Sports as a retail, community and commercial hub, including the completion of our own recently-opened Flinders Centre, means carparking is at a premium. While we have 1,200 spaces in our secure underground car park, we need to keep it as a place for those who are utilising club facilities.

CARPARK VALIDATION We are moving from a “before 10am� validation to 24-hour validation. That means when you are next visiting the club, you will need to hand your parking ticket to a staff member for it to be validated before you exit the building, no matter what time you enter.

We see the importance of car spaces and we want to make sure as best as we can that they are available for patrons to utilise.

LIFTS We have also been making some changes regarding access to the carpark, with a new lifts connecting the underground space to our new Restwell Street Foyer as part of Flinders Centre. We also have wheelchair spaces located on the green level. Lift access to the foyer is also available on the two existing levels, close to the Mona Street entrance, and we have just opened two new lifts closer to the Greenfield entrance of the carpark where every colour level of the carpark has a lift which is pram-friendly.

CARWASH Other facilities to take advantage of include the Carwash located on green level of the carpark. Next time you visit Bankstown Sports, drop your car off and choose from a range of packages to suit your needs including standard, deluxe and executive washes, as well as interior and exterior detailing. There are also a range of discounts offered to Bankstown Sports Club members.

Hours are Monday to Thursday, 8am-5pm; Friday and Saturday, 8am-9pm; and Sunday, 9am-5pm.

VALET Every Friday and Saturday from 6pm, simply drive up the ramp to the entrance of the club and park in the designated Valet Service Area.

Our attendants will greet you and issue you with a claim ticket in exchange for your keys and will park your car securely for just $10 for Members. When you wish to leave the club, hand your claim ticket to the attendant at the Mona Street entrance and they will collect your car for you.

FREE VALET PARKING WITH CARWASH Valet parking is free if you decide to have your car washed at our Club Carwash after 6pm on Friday and Saturday nights and pick-up before 11pm.

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COMMUNITY MEETS COMMERCE

45% ALREADY LEASED ENQUIRE TODAY

5-Star Green Star energy rating & Targeting 5-Star NABERS energy rating Key features: Large floor plates (1,350sqm), A-Grade building, natural light on all four sides, conference facilities, secure parking, end of trip facilities, 10 restaurants, bars, childcare and gym onsite.

FlindersCentreBankstown.com.au | 9722 9877 | Leasing@flinderscentrebankstown.com.au

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SETS SCENE FOR GROWTH The new nine-storey office tower is unmatched in what it offers to tenants.

Flinders Centre Bankstown is fast becoming the focal point for the area with tenants now starting to fill the club’s state-of-the-art nine-storey, sustainable A-grade office tower.

With the main entrance at 25 Restwell Street now open, Flinders Centre is within easy walking distance of Bankstown’s retail centre and all of its transport interchanges.

And with upgrades to the Bankstown train line, as part of the Sydney Metro project, commuters from Central Railway Station will soon arrive at Bankstown Station in just 28 minutes. So, while much focus is on Parramatta, North Ryde and Homebush those companies taking up space at Flinders Centre will benefit in the long-term. So far 45 percent of Flinders Centre has been leased.

“In terms of what we have achieved so far, I am very comfortable,” CEO Mark Condi says.

UFC Gym Bankstown and ANZ Business have moved in, as well as St George Business, and also signed is a software development company. Flinders Centre is also on the verge of securing an orthodontist, accounting firm

and a medical centre, while on the ground floor expect to see Unity Bank and a real estate agent.

“I am really pleased where we’re sitting at the moment,” Mark says. “Obviously, I am passionate about Bankstown and the reason why we are doing this commercial development is that Bankstown has almost everything else, but the one thing it lacked was an A-Grade commercial space.”

The five-star NABERS green-star rating Flinders Centre is also targeting will also be unmatched in terms of what it has to offer tenants and the guests who they will bring along to use the facilities. In addition to top-quality tenants, Flinders Centre will eventually have a rooftop bar, an early learning centre – supported by the adjacent conference facilities which can hold 3000 people, accommodated Travelodge Hotel Bankstown, which will soon be expanded with two more floors.

“As far as I am concerned there is no building, anywhere in Sydney, that has this

type of commercial space with the facilities that surround it, on the same footprint,” Mark says of the Flinders Centre. “There is no need to walk out the door once you are in.”

As part of the club’s 20-year Master Plan, Flinders Centre is the result of the Board’s long-term view that Bankstown Sports will continue to be a key community asset for many years to come.

“The benefit for us is that not only will Flinders Centre make its own money – and it’s a great investment in its own right – but we will have 1500 people in that building eventually, on any working day, Monday to Friday, who will hopefully use our hotel, our conference facilities, our restaurants. And rather than fly out of the door to get lunch or coffee or go to the gym, now hopefully they will turn right and walk straight into Bankstown Sports, which is all part of it,” Mark says.

“There is not one other building around that I know of that has all that within the same precinct.”

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Cheer on Invictus

SUPER HEROES It'll be game on down under as Bankstown Sports is among those welcoming competitors, their family and friends when they descend on Sydney for the Invictus Games 2018 from 20-27 October.

Bankstown Sports is just one club helping support more than 500 competitors and 1000 supporters over the eight-day event which will take place at venues throughout Sydney.

The Invictus Games 2018 features 11 sports with events being held across the Greater Sydney area, including Sydney Olympic Park and on and around Sydney Harbour.

“With Bankstown Sports foundation as a sporting club, the Invictus Games is a natural fit for Bankstown Sports,” says CEO Mark Condi.

“But the Invictus Games represents more than just a sporting event – it is a celebration of the achievement, determination and resilience of those returned servicemen and women.”

While Bankstown Sports has supported Invictus Games with a $50,000 contribution, we also celebrated the athletes on Fly the Flag Day (17 August), where the Invictus Games flag was flown at Bankstown Sports, and a Bankstown Sports team climbed the Harbour Bridge along with two Invictus athletes.

Invictus Games will also be televised in Bankstown Sports venues throughout the duration of the Games.

“ClubsNSW is a major partner and as a proud sporting club, Bankstown Sports was more than happy to make a financial contribution to the success of the Games,” Mark Condi said.

Invictus Games Sydney 2018 provides an opportunity for long-term impact for the defence community through raising awareness of programs and services in the areas of education, health and wellbeing, employment and adaptive sport.

It encourages greater collaboration and co-operation amongst the ex-service and serving community across the generations.

Invictus Games Sydney 2018 CEO Patrick Kidd OBE hopes to see as many Australians there as possible.

A fantastic way to ‘Make Your Mark’ is to attend the Games in October and cheer on our Invictus Games Sydney competitors loudly and proudly from the stands.

“This is a moment in time for us to all come together as a nation and actively demonstrate our support for our defence community,” says Kidd, who

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served in both the British and Australian Armed Forces.

“Don’t miss your chance to be inspired by unconquerable spirit and entertained by eight days of fierce competition. Be there to let our wounded warriors know you’re behind them.”

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SOMEONE TO TELL THEM TO While our contribution to the Invictus Games Sydney 2018 helps embrace our wounded, injured or ill veterans, serving defence personnel and the family and friends who support them, it is also important that we support all members of our community.

While the spirit of mateship shines with the Games, it’s good to know Bankstown Sports has a Salvation Army Club-based chaplain Shane Mount.

Shane provides support, advice and encouragement to our staff and patrons about issues such as stress and anxiety, physical and mental health, bereavement and family. But it's not all bad news as he is able to share some good stories with them too.

“There are many, many stories in the club,” says Shane who lends a confidential ear while strolling through the club or perched having a flat white at his favourite venue, Cornerstone Coffee & Kitchen.

“While I hear mostly about the worst things in their lives, I also hear them at their best which is the most pleasant thing,” he says.

Since Shane started on his five-day-a-week rounds, he has found the level of engagement has increased.

“Everybody at the Club is so warm towards me. I usually say a friendly hello to everybody I see and people will stop me and talk to me as I walk by. I try to say hello to as many people as I can. I've always got an ear for anybody to talk to.”

Shane is committed to meeting with people to provide practical, emotional and spiritual support in times of need, and can offer guidance and counselling support, companionship, pastoral care and local referrals.

“Bankstown Sports has been on the front foot in making sure I am getting the full support, not just from the staff and management but everybody throughout the club,” he says.

“When a person is having trouble in life – gambling, drinking or death in the family – they know they can call me straight away.”

Shane also likes to connect those who in the community who are becoming increasingly isolated.

“I'm catching the lonely people coming into the club,” he says. “Our club is a very social thing, it’s the centre of Bankstown. People come in the door, and it's an escape from the outside. I hook up lonely people, or isolated people, which is particularly true for older women, and I'll point them in the right direction to a group or activity.

“Once they get involved in these groups, they have friends for life.”

While Shane works Monday to Friday at Bankstown Sports, he also visits our associated venues where he is available to talk to members and guests throughout the clubs including the bowls clubs, Legacy, and sporting clubs.

This is a free and completely confidential service offered to all patrons of Bankstown Sports Club.

Shane is also available for phone or face-to-face meetings at the club.

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WHAT'S ON FOR

RACE LIVE ON THE BIG SCREEN SWEEP I TAB FACILITIES I PRIZES

RAINFOREST LOUNGE ENTERTAINMENT AND ACTIVITIES

PLATFORM ONE HIGH TEA LUNCH

STUZZICHINO SET MENU LUNCH

From 10.30am Fashion Parade Felicity Robinson Duo Let's Groove Tonight Band Homewares Raffle

12pm-2pm $64 Adults $29 Children (3-13 years) Under 3 free

12pm 3 Course Set Menu $70 per person Includes sparkling wine on arrival Bookings essential call 9722 9810

Bookings essential call 9722 9888

Visit BankstownSports.com/melbournecup to find out more.

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WHAT'S ON FOR

Old friends love their annual flutter and catch-up at Platform One, Bankstown Sports, the best place to be for a race that stops a nation.

Despite living at opposite ends of Sydney, Ron Jordan and business partner Helen Wood will be heading to Bankstown Sports on Melbourne Cup Day, just as they have done for the past 20 years.

“Ron and I are business partners and we have been friends for 25 years, it’s a day for us to let our hair down,” says Helen who is 72 and still working seven days a week but travels from her Kellyville home for the event.

“We get all dressed up, I have a nice hat, good dress and sexy shoes.

“To us it’s a really fun day and it’s something we book a year ahead.”

Ron, who turns 84 this year, still runs his business Sports Data Services, and visits every year for “the race that stops a nation”.

Even though they have been friends for decades, there is still healthy competition when it comes to picking a winner on the big screen.

“I don’t follow the horses. I’m not a big gambler,” says Ron. “But it’s a day out and I meet Helen there and we go into the railway carriages at Platform One and go through until 3pm, then after Cup until about 5pm.

she is a winner in the long term, “although Ron would probably tell you otherwise”.

This year Platform One again offers a Melbourne Cup High Tea ($64 adults; $29 children 3-13 years), which includes finger sandwiches, scones with jam, assorted sweets and delicious cakes, offered with a selection of fine teas. There will also be a chocolate fountain and lolly buffet, plus a TAB, sweeps and prizes throughout the event.

Over at Stuzzichino race fans will be served three courses ($70 per person), which includes a glass of sparkling wine on arrival.

The menu features an array of fine Italian food, from Beef Carpaccio to slow-cooked Gippsland Lamb and classic desserts, including Tiramisu. All restaurant bookings are essential, call 9722 9888.

In the Rainforest Lounge, there is free live entertainment from 10:30am, with highlights including a Fashion Parade, the Felicity Robinson Duo, Let’s Groove Tonight and after the big race a Raffle.

“I usually look in the newspaper and follow the tips. The year before last I backed the winner and I won $400. I backed it for a win and place.”

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BA S E M E N T B R E W H O U S E

S H AK E S I T U P " While the Basement Brewhouse is already one of Sydney’s most unique craft beer destinations, it is also gaining quite the reputation for its clever cocktails – as well as the adult shakes, dubbed Boozy Shakes.

The venue, which opened in 2016, hits all the rights marks for those looking for a point of difference in dining and drinking.

Despite the name, the Brewhouse isn’t just about great-tasting craft beers, there is also a selection of tapped and bottled wines.

And now cocktails have come into their own in a venue that appeals to an audience broader than just seasoned craft brew fans.

The venue’s range of Boozy Shakes combines your favourite spirits and liqueurs with some delicious shake flavours for the ultimate indulgence. There’s Salted Caramel Tequila Shake, a Kahlua Cookies & Cream Shake, a Hokey Pokey Baileys Shake and the Classic Kraken Black Rum Chocolate Shake – all just $13 each.

If you are not that adventurous, the Brewhouse also offers more traditonal Aperol Spritz, Classic Mojito, the rum-based Dark & Stormy or the sweet and tropical Fruit Bowl

for $17, while a shared English classic Pimms Carafe will set you back just $23.

“We wanted a venue that was new and completely unique to the Bankstown area.

Something that had never been done before,” Bankstown Sports Club CEO Mark Condi says.

“A destination bar that would have something for everyone. And we think that’s exactly what the Brewhouse offers.”

When it comes to entertainment, Basement Brewhouse has a DJ playing a mix of music every Friday and Saturday night, and Mark says they also have the ability to screen all major TV and sporting events, as well as weekly games.

there’s our private barrels which have smaller flat-screen TVs and can seat about eight adults, for those wanting to get a group of friends together to watch a particular game or show.

“Each of these TVs has individual controls, meaning our guests can watch whatever they like.”

Basement Brewhouse is open from 11am-late everyday. The kitchen operates from 12pm-9pm Sunday to Thursday, and 12pm-11pm Fridays and Saturdays. For more information about the Brewhouse, visit BankstownSports.com/brewhouse

“Our big-screen TVs are located in the common areas of the venue to accommodate our casual patrons who may have popped in for a beer or a burger. Then

BOOZY SHAKES

Hokey Pokey Baileys Shake Kahlua Cooki es & Cream Sh ake Salted Caram el Tequila Shak e Classic Kraken Black Rum Chocolate Sh ake

$13 EACH

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SEPTEMBER

$25

Bring Back the Beef

Pulled beef, battered jalapeĂąo and onion strips, smokey BBQ sauce, Swiss cheese, sliced pickle and slaw served on a milk bun.

Served with shoe string fries & a pint of beer*.

$25

OCTOBER

The Munich

Pulled pork knuckle, sauerkraut, apple red cabbage slaw, aioli and German mustard served on a pretzel bun.

Served with shoe string fries & a pint of beer*.

$20

NOVEMBER

It’s All About The Wings

1kg bucket of American Tabasco spicy wings & a pint of beer*.

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*A pint of one of our Basement Brewhouse beers brewed in-house. Monthly Specials strictly available for their dedicated month only.

Images are a guide only.

SPRING SPECIALS Ava i la ble Mo nday to Thursday

Lunch and Dinner

Hot Smoked salmon salad|$17

Asparagus, edamame, heirloom tomato, baby fennel, pepitas, mixed greens, tossed with Italian dressing

Chicken mushroom pizza|$16 Chicken, mushroom, Spanish onion, olives and mozzarella

Pulled Beef Burger|$18

Lettuce, tomato, onions, cheese, smoky BBQ sauce, jalapeĂąo poppers, served with chips

250g New York strip sirloin|$20

Served with chips and salad or potato and vegetables

Imported fillet of Barramundi|$20 Served with chips and salad or potato and vegetables

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Freshly roasted signature coffee you can take home Ask staff for details of our current house-blend.

Coffee Beans

Coffee Pods $8

250g Bag $10 Nespresso Compatible 10 pods

See menu at Platform One or BankstownSports.com. Bookings essential, call 9722 9888. Standard Platform One opening hours apply.

Food ordered from Platform One must be consumed in venue. We do not allow food to be taken away. Images are a guide only.

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ENJOY A

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$I0.95

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FREE BUBBACCINO

*Terms and conditions apply.

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TUESDAY 25 DECEMBER Share a buffet lunch & enjoy our Christmas entertainment as we spread the festive cheer.

$92 ADULTS $27 CHILDREN (3-13 YEARS) Children under 3 free

Bookings & pre-payment essential. Call 9722 9888.

Drinks excluded. See menu at Greenfield Station Bistro or BankstownSports.com.

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Entertainment

KEEP UP TO DATE We have some great entertainment at Bankstown Sports in the coming months.

Check out the following pages to see what’s on! There really is something for everyone from Best of the Bee Gees to Play School to The Italian Tenors.

We also release the ever popular New Year’s Eve in The Grand Ballroom and Snow Queen’s Christmas Freezing Show for the kids. If you’re looking for something on a weekly basis, don’t forget about our weekly activities.

WEEKLY ACTIVITES MONDAY

FRIDAY

10.45am Bingo, Garrison Room

7pm Free Entertainment, Rainforest Lounge 7.30pm Esports Tournament, PZE Bar 8pm DJ, Basement Brewhouse

TUESDAY 10.45am Bingo, Garrison Room 7.30pm Music Man Trio, Rainforest Lounge 7.30pm Esports Tournament, PZE Bar

WEDNESDAY 10.45am Cash Housie, Garrison Room 7.30pm Vietnamese Song & Dance, The Theatre 7.30pm Esports Tournament, PZE Bar

THURSDAY 7.30pm Trivia, Rainforest Lounge 7.30pm Esports Tournament, PZE Bar

Purchase tickets at BankstownSports.com or at main reception.

SATURDAY 5.30pm Free Entertainment, Rainforest Lounge 7pm Free Play, PZE Bar 8pm DJ, Basement Brewhouse

SUNDAY 2.30pm Variety Concert, Rainforest Lounge 5.30pm Free Entertainment, Rainforest Lounge 7pm Poker, PZE Bar Find out more about our weekly activities and entertainment at BankstownSports.com

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Celebrating

BACK TO THE

s 60 Year

MUSICAL

Mornings ALEX BLANDINO SUPERB SOPRANO

DANIEL TAMBASCO SENSATIONAL TENOR

GEOFF JONES HOST

NICK BAVARELLI

INTERNATIONAL ACCORDIONIST

WEDNESDAY MORNING CONCERT WEDNESDAY 5 SEPTEMBER To celebrate the 60th anniversary of Bankstown Sports Club, we have a spectacular line up of performers for a very special Musical Mornings concert this September. Brilliant young tenor Daniel Tambasco and Spanish-born soprano Alex Blandino will light up the stage with their incredible voices, while the always popular Nick Bavarelli will deliver classical tunes on his accordion. Supported by the Steve Isoardi Trio and hosted by Geoff Jones, you won’t want to miss this incredible show.

$8 ALL THE GRAND BALLROOM DOORS OPEN 10.00AM SHOWTIME 11.00AM UNRESERVED SEATING

WEDNESDAY MORNING CONCERT WEDNESDAY 3 OCTOBER Your favourite music and variety show is back at Bankstown Sports this October. Jenifer Green hosts this 90-minute concert special featuring the versatile voice of vocalist Bobby Harrison, contortionist Callie Challenor, 12 year old violinist Sean Weatherley, instrumentalist Chris Gable and multi-award winning vocalist Wayne Horsburgh. Supported

by The Tivoli Band and The Tivoli Showgirls. There will also be Devonshire Tea served before the show.

$15 ALL THE GRAND BALLROOM DOORS OPEN 10.00AM SHOWTIME 11.00AM UNRESERVED SEATING

BACK TO THE

THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT STARRING JOEY FIMMANO WEDNESDAY MORNING CONCERT WEDNESDAY 14 NOVEMBER Multi-award-winning entertainer Joey Fimmano brings his talents once again to Bankstown Sports. Joey presents a musical spectacular, with wonderful music from the musicals, opera and the classics. This sensational performer sings, plays incredible piano & other instruments that has the audiences to their feet. Joey will also present the very talented soprano Jessica Di Bortoli to embellish this fantastic entertainment set.

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$8 ALL THE GRAND BALLROOM DOORS OPEN 10.00AM SHOWTIME 11.00AM UNRESERVED SEATING

WEDNESDAY MORNING CONCERT WEDNESDAY 12 DECEMBER The multi-award winning ‘Back To The Tivoli’ concert returns 12 December with another show featuring vocalist Susan Penno, violin and guitarist Mimosa Duo, dancers Ethan & Josie, award winning instrumentalist Ross Maio, international sensational vocalist Jon Stephan, host Jenifer Green, Tivoli Showgirls, Tivoli Band and Santa! Come and join us for 90 minutes of fabulous variety and enjoy Devonshire tea!

$15 ALL THE GRAND BALLROOM DOORS OPEN 10.00AM SHOWTIME 11.00AM UNRESERVED SEATING

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THE RIGHT NOTE Two rising stars headline a Musical Mornings show that is set to be a knockout.

Musical concerts have an enduring appeal and remain in the memory long after we have seen them.

Bankstown Sports’ Musical Mornings, held on the first Wednesday of each month (except January), offers the comforting familiarity of songs from bygone eras – mixed in with a few contemporary numbers – and performed by brilliant young international performers.

To celebrate the 60th anniversary of Bankstown Sports, we have a spectacular line-up of performers for a very special Musical Mornings concert this September.

Brilliant young tenor Daniel Tambasco and Spanish-born soprano Alex Blandino will light up the stage with their incredible voices, while the always popular Nick Bavarelli will deliver classical tunes on his accordion.

Host Geoff Jones first started presenting acts at Bankstown Sports 40 years ago but continues to be excited by the talent he is able to put on stage, with Daniel and Alex the latest finds.

Daniel's repertoire offers classics such as Moon River and Somewhere from West Side Story, to Paul Anka's beautiful Diana and the operatic hits Nessun Dorma and Andrea Bocelli favourite Time To Say Goodbye.

“I was told they were very good, but they just knocked me out when I first saw them on stage. They worked on stage so well and the way the people reacted to them was fantastic,” he says.

While Alex has her own opera favourites, she also offers show tunes such as One Night Only from Dreamgirls and Barbra Streisand's Don't Rain On My Parade, in addition to Aretha Franklin's Respect all the way to Born This Way by Lady Gaga.

“When I see someone who is really, really good, it does fire you up. You can see talent and you hope they go far. These two, Alex and Daniel, are bright stars and they are nice people, too.”

Nick offers the Latino and Italian classics on the accordion, including the toe-tapping Funiculì, Funiculà.

Supported by the Steve Isoardi Trio, you won’t want to miss this incredible show.

Join us for September Musical Mornings on Wednesday 5 September. Tickets are $8 each which includes Devonshire tea. Doors open 10am and Showtime from 11am.

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SATURDAY 1 SEPTEMBER $50 ALL THE THEATRE DOORS OPEN 7.15PM SHOWTIME 8.00PM RESERVED SEATING ROY ORTUSO PRESENTS / DIRECT FROM USA

Starring William Hall

SATURDAY 15 SEPTEMBER Stewart… Bowie… and Elton John. This show brings together some of the best tribute acts in the business for one epic production, giving fans a once in a lifetime chance to hear the music of these British legends performed onstage together. Showcasing the best of British rock from the 70s’ and 80s’, this show will feature many of the most beloved songs of all time.

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The world’s greatest entertainer is brought to life onstage in this full-scale production by renowned Michael Jackson impersonator William Hall, who has played to packed houses on three Australian tours. Featuring a live band, dancers and some of the most iconic music from the last few decades, this show is as close as it comes to seeing the King of Pop himself in concert.

$39 ALL THE THEATRE DOORS OPEN 7.15PM SHOWTIME 8.00PM RESERVED SEATING

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SATURDAY 6 OCTOBER

$10 MEMBERS $15 NON-MEMBERS

One of Australia’s most authentic-sounding Beatles tribute shows is coming to Bankstown Sports! Bringing together the music, imagery and style of the original band, Beatle Magic promises a great experience for young and old!

Hear timeless classics like Let It Be, All My Loving, All you Need Is Love, Drive My Car, Hey Jude and many more, as Bill Croft brings John Lennon to life with left-handed guitarist Glenn Wheatcroft as Paul McCartney.

THE THEATRE DOORS OPEN 7.15PM SHOWTIME 8.00PM RESERVED SEATING

SATURDAY 13 OCTOBER

$10 MEMBERS $15 NON-MEMBERS

Dust off your platform shoes, pull out the flares and come and celebrate 40 years since ABBA first graced our shores back in 1977! Mamamia – The ABBA Spectacular will entertain audiences of all ages, performing singalong hits like Waterloo, Dancing Queen, Fernando and Ring Ring.

THE THEATRE DOORS OPEN 7.15PM SHOWTIME 8.00PM RESERVED SEATING

LIVE

SATURDAY 20 OCTOBER Fiona is Australia’s true queen of comedy and now also, Queen of the Jungle! With a massive following both here and overseas, she fearlessly presents unvarnished hilarious honesty, swiping through the grit of life – nothing is sacred! This show will feature Fiona’s greatest hits of comedy, a selection of the most popular stories and jokes from her astounding career on stage and now, the Jungle!

$39 ALL THE THEATRE DOORS OPEN 7.15PM SHOWTIME 8.00PM RESERVED SEATING

Purchase tickets at BankstownSports.com or at main reception.

SATURDAY 27 OCTOBER Widely hailed as ‘the best Led Zeppelin band on the planet’, this show is an authentic reproduction of the ground breaking Hammer Of The Gods tour. No Quarter has been wowing audiences all over the world for more than 15 years, capturing all of the subtle nuances and mannerisms of the original band members. This band is as close as it gets to capturing the iconic British rock group live.

$39 ALL THE THEATRE DOORS OPEN 7.15PM SHOWTIME 8.00PM RESERVED SEATING

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TUESDAY 2 OCTOBER

$5 MEMBERS $7 NON-MEMBERS

Described as ‘a fantastic show with a happy-ever-after ending’, this fun re-telling of your favourite fairy-tale offers loads of sing-along fun and dancing with Cinderella, her wicked step-sisters, the magical fairy godmother, a handsome prince, and the lovably silly Prime Minister Kazoo.

Come dressed as your favourite Cinderella character and join in the fun!

THE THEATRE DOORS OPEN 1.00PM SHOWTIME 1.30PM RESERVED SEATING

All children must be accompanied by a paying adult who is over the age of 18.

Children 3-13 years. Under 3 free.

WEDNESDAY 1O OCTOBER

$5 MEMBERS $7 NON-MEMBERS

Brendon Mon Tanner brings his explosive and dynamic stage show to Bankstown Sports these school holidays! Witness incredible magic, illusions and daredevil stunts as he takes magic to the max!

THE THEATRE DOORS OPEN 1.00PM SHOWTIME 1.30PM RESERVED SEATING

All children must be accompanied by a paying adult who is over the age of 18.

Children 3-13 years. Under 3 free.

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School Holiday Fun Entertainment

Minecraft Masters Filmmaking

Scary Movie Making

Kids Bingo

Wednesday 3 & 10 October Garrison Room 10.30am | $30

Wednesday 3 & 10 October Garrison Room 2pm | $30

Thursday 4 & Monday 8 October Rainforest Lounge 10.30am | $5 A variety of great prizes.

Happy Kids Sand Art Class

Something Wild Reptile Display Friday 5 October Level One Room ABCD 2pm | $10

Make Your Own Churros Class

Tuesday 9 & Thursday 11 October San Churro 10.30am & 12pm | $14.95

Marvel Movie Trivia

Cake It Up Class

Movies

Friday 5 October Level One Room ABCD 10.30am | $20

Thursday 11 October Rainforest Lounge First round 7.30pm | Free

Friday 12 October Level One Room ABCD 10am, 11am, 1pm & 2pm | $10

These School Holidays BankstownSports.com/Movies for session times.

Adults $10 | Children $5

Purchase tickets at BankstownSports.com or at main reception.

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It is recommended to pre-book your school holiday activities at BankstownSports.com to avoid disappointment as spaces are limited.

“Once Upon A Time” Tour Play School is one of Australia’s most loved and most enduring kids entertainment programs. With its mix of performers and plush toy friends, including Big Ted, Little Ted, Jemima and Humpty, it has entertained and educated our children for decades.

Bankstown Sports is excited to announce that Australia’s favourite and beloved children’s television program is coming to our club as part of its Once Upon A Time national tour. It will be 40 minutes of flat-out singing, dancing and silliness, says touring presenter Emma Palmer.

Children will be able to watch classic nursery rhyme characters magically come to life as the pages of the storybook are turned in this exciting new production.

As with all of Play School’s concerts, Once Upon A Time is hosted by two Play School presenters, including Emma, along with the real stars of the show: the toys.

“My favourite thing is to see them go WILD about the toys!” Emma says.

Play School is Australia’s longest running children’s televisions program. The show’s transition from behind the television to live on stage is

designed to entertain, educate and enliven pre-schoolers and parents alike.

Everything in the live concert is carefully created with pre-school children’s development in mind. The songs are designed to inspire movement, complemented by quiet times to encourage children to watch and listen. The familiarity of the material, and the presenters combined, totally captivate the young audience with loads of participation, imagination and joy.

“Playschool Live is such a buzz!” she says.

“To be able to sing and dance with you and tell you such wonderful stories! I love getting the kids dancing and singing and being REALLY silly!”

“There is going to be lots of nursery rhymes, songs a story and of course all the toys. I hope we see you at the show,” Emma says. “Come shake your SILLIES out with me!”

Play School is broadcast 7 days a week, 4 times daily on weekdays and twice daily on weekends, on ABC4Kids. Once Upon A Time, the companion album, is also available.

Play School Live In Concert is in The Theatre on Saturday 20 October.

Tickets are $19.80 per person and children under 12 months are free. Doors open at 9.30am. Showtime 10am. All children must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Purchase tickets at BankstownSports.com or at reception.

SATURDAY 20 OCTOBER $19.80 ALL THE THEATRE DOORS OPEN 9.30AM SHOWTIME 10.00AM RESERVED SEATING

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FRIDAY 9 NOVEMBER This show delves into the life of one of the most popular vocal icons to emerge from the mid 1960’s.

Jacques Renay delivers the ultimate Tom Jones experience, covering his pop, rock, R&B, show tunes, country, dance, soul and gospel hits, with help from his soul band and The Pussycats on backing vocals.

Don’t miss Soul Man, Proud Mary, Get Ready and many more!

$15 ALL THE THEATRE DOORS OPEN 7.15PM SHOWTIME 8.00PM RESERVED SEATING

THURSDAY 15 NOVEMBER This hilarious comedy show returns to the stage with new songs, new dance routines and new gags!

Celebrating all things menopausal, the all-new Menopause the Musical – Women on Fire! follows the story of four women who meet at a lingerie sale and discover they have a lot in common, including memory loss, night sweats and hot flushes!

$45 ALL THE THEATRE DOORS OPEN 7.15PM SHOWTIME 8.00PM RESERVED SEATING

FRIDAY 16 NOVEMBER $50 ALL THE THEATRE DOORS OPEN 7.15PM SHOWTIME 8.00PM RESERVED SEATING Direct from Italy, the Italian Tenors are three of Europe’s most successful operatic tenors who have become a worldwide pop-opera phenomenon.

Fabio La Mattina, Sabino Gaita and Evans Tonon combine their classical roots with Neapolitan songs and their own blend of Italian pop which is not only evident on their self titled album but is sung with the flair and virtuosity that is uniquely the Italian Tenors!

Purchase tickets at BankstownSports.com or at main reception.

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With Bee Gees legend Barry Gibb recently receiving a knighthood, being honoured for his services to music and charity, the timing is perfect to again enjoy all the band’s smash hits, live in concert.

Performing the music of the Bee Gees since 1998, The Best of the Bee Gees have performed more than 1000 times to hundreds and thousands of ecstatic fans all over Australasia. Locations the group have performed at include the Mundaring Summer Festival in WA, Queensland’s Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers, Pan Pacific Masters Games on the Gold Coast and Gympie Music Muster, New Year’s Eve celebrations at Universal Studios in Singapore, and headlining on the 2016 “Cruise and Groove” Cruise alongside JPY, Eurogliders and John Farnham.

The tribute band’s Queensland tour has followed a path similar to that of the original band. The Manchester-born brothers Gibb – Robin, Maurice and now Sir Barry – developed their style of music on tours around their

adopted home of Redcliffe in Queensland, after the Gibb family emigrated from England to Australia, in the early 1960s. The Gibbs later returned to the UK to find fame and fortune.

With the enviable ability to reproduce the authentic vocal harmonies, The Best of the Bee Gees is a fully live eight-piece band made up of the who’s who of the Australian recording scene.

The concert features references to some of the best musicians in the Australian music industry, from some of the most influential

bands of the 80’s, including Marcia Hines, Brian Cadd, Jimmy Barnes, Rose Tattoo, Eurogliders, James Reyne, LRB, Icehouse and Mondo Rock.

This fully-produced event takes the audience through the many musical styles the Bee Gees were famous for, spanning all the hits from 1967 to the present day.

This show will be something special for Bee Gees fans. It is a live and spectacular concert not to be missed with a “One Night Only” vibe, including some very talented support acts.

Be sure to book early as this will sell out.

The show is on Saturday 3 November 2018 in The Theatre, tickets are $30 and booths are $140. Doors open 7.15pm, showtime 8pm.

Tickets at BankstownSports.com

SATURDAY 3 NOVEMBER $30 ALL THE THEATRE DOORS OPEN 7.15PM SHOWTIME 8.00PM RESERVED SEATING

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SUNDAY 16 DECEMBER $5 MEMBERS $7 NON-MEMBERS

Christmas

THE THEATRE DOORS OPEN 10.30AM SHOWTIME 11.00AM RESERVED SEATING What better way to celebrate the festive season than Christmas carols with the Snow Queen!

There will be a visit from Santa’s Helpers, Reindeer Rudolph and Prince Charming who will all help the Snow Queen perform her special magic to make Frosty the Snowman come to life! Sing along to Jingle Bells, Santa Claus Is Coming To Town and Silent Night.

All children must be accompanied by a paying responsible adult who is over the age of 18.

Children 3-13 years. Under 3 free.

Purchase tickets at BankstownSports.com or at main reception.

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complete night out Show tickets for two

Overnight stay for two at Travelodge Bankstown

$279

Receive a $50 gift card to be used in any Bankstown Sports restaurants, and a bottle of wine!

Buffet Breakfast at Greenfield Station Bistro

Get in quick, book online!

Michael Jackson Legacy Saturday 1 September Save 22%

Manilow & Sedaka Saturday 22 September Save over 13%

Fiona O'Louglin Live Saturday 20 October Save 20%

Tom Jones Story Friday 9 November Save over 13%

British Invasion Saturday 15 September Save 20%

Beatle Magic Saturday 6 October Save over 13%

Best of the Bee Gees Saturday 3 November Save over 17%

The Italian Tenors Friday 16 November Save 22%

For bookings, visit BankstownSports.com/Accommodation or call Travelodge Bankstown on 9793 0000.

Limited packages available. If you plan to dine at one of the restaurants at Bankstown Sports, please book in advance by calling 9722 9888.

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Try our erican new Am moker ue S Barbec cres at The A Club!

Purchase tickets at BankstownSports.com or at main reception.

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AMERICAN BARBECUE IS

smoking hot!

When food is top of mind, and you are thinking Americana, nothing beats barbecue – not the Aussie type, which our northern hemisphere mates call grilling, but a big, bad, blazing hot, smoker.

The Acres Club has its own Yoder 30” Frontiersman Traditional Offset Smoker, straight from Kansas, the heartland of American barbecue.

It makes light work out of preparing unbelievable smoke-infused meats with the key being heat management, which efficiently draws heat and smoke from the offset firebox rather than cooking directly over coals.

Menu items include The Rib Box Pinnacle of Beef Short Ribs, Smoked Sweet Chilli Corn, Slaw, Mac and Cheese and Brooklyn Pickle, at $25, a The Yoder Beef Brisket Burger, with Cheese Kransky, Slaw and Brooklyn Pickle for $19 and Chicken Wings and Cheese Kransky which includes a box of

Chicken Wings, a Cheese Kransky, Slaw, mac and cheese and Brooklyn Pickle for $18.

Or step up with The Brisket Box of Little Joe’s Brisket, Slaw, Mac and Cheese, Sweet Chilli Corn on the Cob, and Brooklyn Pickle for $20.

Those going all out will want The Acres Share Platter Pinnacle of Beef Short Ribs, Beef Brisket, Cheese Kransky, Chicken Wings, Corn on the Cob, Slaw, Brooklyn Pickles, Mac and Cheese and bread for $60. For more details go to TheAcresClub.com.au

When you’re thinking about what cut of meat to smoke, you have to think about the roots of barbecue.

Briskets, beef ribs, pork ribs, and pork butts became very popular due to the fact they were inexpensive, yet there is also a bit of alchemy about slow cooking them over a wood fire.

So Executive Chef Helmut Gundendorfer is keeping it low and slow, smoking ribs, beef brisket, and more, every weekend.

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Sunday to Wednesday: 10am – 10pm* Thursday to Saturday: 10am – 12am* *Closing times subject to manager’s discretion.

The Acres Club

Kids' Pizza Making 11am | $10

Thursday 4 October & Thursday 11 October All children must be accompanied by a supervising adult. Adults do not require a ticket.

KIDS’ BINGO

10.30am | $5 Tuesday 9 October Price includes bingo book, soft drink and lolly bag.

Recommended for Children aged 3-12 years.

All children must be accompanied by a supervising adult.

Adults do not require a ticket.

SCIENCE Enter our workshop and put on your lab coat and goggles as you try some fun science experiments with a fizz, pop, bubble and crack!

Friday 7.00pm | Meat Raffle

EVERY WEEKEND

Enjoy a range of smoked meats including beef ribs, brisket, chicken wings, kransky and more!

Menu subject to change each week.

Menu & details at TheAcresClub.com.au

Please see TheAcresClub.com.au for more details.

Christmas Toy Raffle

Melbourne Cup Lunch

Thursday 13 December

$1500 in prizes

From 11.30am

Full menu at TheAcresClub.com.au For bookings call 9759 7445. Dine in only.

7.00pm | Poker

7.00pm | Poker

Recommended for Children aged 5-12 years. All children must be accompanied by a supervising adult.

Adults do not require a ticket.

Watch the race on the big screen, and enjoy lunch from the smoker or The Acres Kitchen.

Wednesday

Saturday

WORKSHOP

Wednesday 10 October $18 | 10.30am

ACTIVITIES

$92 Adults $27 Children (under 13) Children under 3 free. Full menu at TheAcresClub.com.au.

Bookings available from 11.30am to 2.30pm.

Pre-payment required phone 9759 7445.

Beverages available for purchase at the bar.

Tickets on sale 6pm. Draw from 7.30pm.

Tickets from $1.

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VISIT FR OM SANTA

THE ACRES KITCHEN TRADING HOURS LUNCH | Monday to Saturday: 12pm – 2.30pm* | Sunday: 12pm – 3pm* DINNER | Sunday to Thursday: 5.30pm – 8.30pm* | Friday and Saturday: 5.30pm – 9pm* Phone 9759 7445 for bookings.

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Diversity in the community is reflected in the latest round of ClubGRANTS funding.

There are no better examples of the diversity of those who benefit from ClubGRANTS than the current round of recipients who recently had funding approved.

their PAWS for Trauma program. This program aims to help young refugees who have been traumatised by teaching them how to manage anxiety and regulate negative emotions.

PAWS for Trauma, a pilot program in which Animal Assisted Therapy is used to help young refugees, and a program for disadvantaged toddlers who haven't previously attended daycare or preschool are the latest two projects to have received grants.

The project will work with animals in a shelter, reflecting some of the emotions that refugee clients are no doubt experiencing.

ClubGRANTS is a community grants program funded by local clubs and administered by local councils. The Clubs for Cumberland ClubGRANTS Scheme, which includes Auburn Tennis Club, funds projects that address Community Safety, Education and Employment, Health and Wellbeing, Social Cohesion and Participation, Sustainability, and Youth across the community.

The NSW Service for the Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture and Trauma Survivors (STARTTS) has received $6,700 in funding for

Small groups of young people will spend time with animals at the RSPCA at Yagoona and in the company of specialist STARTTS Clinical Staff.

Groups will range from 8-10 young people, starting with adolescents aged 12-18 with the aim of extending that to young people of all school ages. All groups will be evaluated at the start and end of the project.

The Transition to School, another project that received a contribution from Auburn Tennis Club, is designed to connect children from disadvantage families, specifically those who haven't been to preschool or daycare, with their new school.

Through activities, the children learn to write their name, hold a pencil correctly, identify numbers, letters, shapes and colours, as well as, general school readiness such as listening to a story, singing a song and going to the bathroom by themselves.

The $5,000 allocated will contribute to funding for staff who will provide the toddlers and older children with an ABC booklet, educational worksheets for literacy, numeracy and pre-writing exercises.

Auburn Tennis Club, which amalgamated with Bankstown Sports in 2017, has been servicing the local community for more than 50 years and will continue to do so with schemes such as ClubGRANTS.

AUBURN TENNIS CLUB TRADING HOURS 181 Chisholm Road, Auburn NSW 2144 T | 9646 3736 W | AuburnTennisClub.com.au

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Sunday to Wednesday: 10am – 10pm* Thursday: 10am – 11pm* Friday and Saturday: 10am – 12am* *Closing times subject to manager’s discretion.

Auburn Tennis Club

Melbourne Cup Lunch

Watch the race and enjoy lunch at Auburn Bistro.

Plus sweeps, best dressed prizes and lucky door prizes.

Bookings essential. Call 9646 3736.

Bistro open from 11.30am.

Visit AuburnTennisClub.com.au for full menu

ACTIVITIES Tuesday 11.00am | Bingo

Wednesday 7.00pm | Bingo

CHRISTMAS TOY RAFFLE THURSDAY 20 DECEMBER

$3000 IN PRIZES Tickets on sale 6pm.

Draw from 7.30pm. Tickets from $1.

7.30pm | Meat Raffle

Friday 7.30pm | Meat Raffle

Saturday 1.00pm | Poker 7.30pm | Meat Raffle

FRIDAY 7 & 14 DECEMBER

$1500 IN PRIZES Tickets on sale 6pm. Draw from 7.30pm. Tickets from $1.

Terms and conditions apply.

Thursday

Terms and conditions apply.

TRADING HOURS Open Daily Lunch: 11.30am to 2.30pm Dinner: 5.30pm to 9.30pm

For more details please see AuburnTennisClub.com.au

@AuburnTennisClub Check-in & follow us on Facebook

Keep up to date with everything that’s happening at the club.

TENNIS VIEW BISTRO TRADING HOURS LUNCH | Daily: 11.30am – 2.30pm* DINNER | Daily: 5.30pm – 9.30pm* Phone 9759 7445 for bookings.

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Family of good sports The Allens and McKendricks show that a family that plays together stays together.

Families are at the heart of any community sports club, but none more so than the combined Allens and McKendrick families who can trace their involvement back three generations to the founding of the Birrong Sports Club.

Jack and Jean McKendrick were there at the start of what was then the Regents Park Sports Club, raising three children and seven grandchildren, surrounded by sporting and social activities at Birrong. Now 89 and a Life Member, Jack, still attends the netball and football matches of his children and grandchildren, even after the passing of Jean, aged 90, in 2016.

“It’s a community within the community,” says their daughter Raelene Allen (née McKendricks), 56, who is president of Birrong Sports Netball Club, a coach, player and life member. “I suppose, as people, it’s in our blood. It provides a lot of enjoyment of the sports and the community, and we have a lot of fun as a family too and a giggle now and then.

“I remember my parents signed up when I

was about three. We were with all the other families at the club and we used to call the adults ’The Mob’, and they became family – Aunty Pat and Uncle Kevin, to us – that’s how close it was.”

At last count the Allens-McKendricks had a dozen family competitors across a range of sports with names scattered across the team lists of various sporting pursuits at Birrong Sports Club like tickertape across a winner’s parade.

“Mum and Dad used to get dressed in their black and white, get picked up or get themselves to the game and say it was their ’pensioners day out’. It was soccer or netball, then back at the soccer again, with a little bag of food. But it was not just to see us or their grandkids, they’d enjoy all the other players too.”

And don’t expect that to stop any time soon.

Raelene and her husband Dave recently returned from Barcelona, Spain, where he was competing in the World Masters Hockey tournament. Her brothers Martin, 60, and Bruce, 58, are involved in Birrong Sports Club

activities, either as players, referees, coaches or observers of their own children.

“Dad lives close to Jim Ring Reserve (Birrong Park), but he will walk down to the park to watch a game – it might take him a long time – but he’ll be involved in the post mortem, he’ll listen in.”

While Birrong Sports Club amalgamated with Bankstown Sports in 2011, which helped improve facilities, the club has maintained its own identity.

“It’s just allowed us to survive and provide things for the kids. That’s been tremendous,” says Raelene. “We also use Bankstown Bowling Club as a presentation venue, for the junior disco, and for meetings.

“We are all very, very proud when we win grand finals and – being Birrong – we share it as a family. When one or two are playing in a grand final, we are there cheering, we are there watching. We are even proud when our kids have coached a team. But winning is not the highlight, it’s just being able to get out there and keep doing it.”

BIRRONG SPORTS TRADING HOURS Corner Rodd Street and Gascoigne Road, Birrong, NSW 2143 T | 9645 8600 F | 9645 2602 W | BirrongSports.com.au

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Open 7 days: 9.30am – late* *Closing times subject to manager’s discretion.

Birrong Sports

Something Wild

Reptile & Animal Display

Monday 8 October $10 | 11am ‘Something Wild’ incorporates a range of native animals, including pythons, lizards, frogs, crocodiles, birds and possums. The children will learn about the animals and their environment, and will get the opportunity to also interact with the animals.

Recommended for children aged 5-12 years. All children must be accompanied by a supervising adult.

Adults do not require a ticket.

Kids’

Bingo 11am | $5 Thursday 4 & 11 October Price includes bingo book, soft drink and lolly bag.

ACTIVITIES Monday 7.00pm | Poker

Tuesday 7.30pm | Trivia

Melbourne Cup Lunch Watch the race on the big screen and enjoy an a-la-carte lunch.

Plus sweeps, sports trivia and giveaways.

Bookings essential. Call 9645 8666.

Open 11.30am - 2.30pm. Visit BirrongSports.com.au for full menu

Wednesday 10.00am | Bingo

Thursday 6.30pm | Poker

Friday 6.00pm | Meat Raffle

PLUS A VISIT FROM SANTA

CHRISTMAS TOY RAFFLE WEDNESDAY 12 DECEMBER

$1500 IN PRIZES

Tickets on sale 6pm. Draw from 7.30pm.

Tickets from $1.

Terms and conditions apply.

Christmas Toy Raffle

@BirrongSports Check-in & follow us on Facebook

Keep up to date with everything that’s happening at the club.

Sunday 5.00pm | Creative Gifts Homewares Raffle

Please see BirrongSports.com.au for more details.

THE ITALIAN BISTRO TRADING HOURS LUNCH | Daily: 11.30am – 2.30pm* DINNER | Daily: 5.30pm – 9pm* Phone 9645 8666 for bookings.

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Bankstown Bowlo is ideal for

your next celebration!

A host of packages provide ample options for any event at this ideal location.

Over the 88-year existence of the Bankstown Bowling Club, it has been home not only to club competitions, barefoot bowls and regular weekly events, but it has also seen its fair share of birthdays, weddings, anniversaries and engagement parties too.

There are a number of spaces available for members and patrons to use for large and small events such as birthday parties, reunions, small gatherings, even wakes to celebrate a loved one. With facilities to cater for most needs, Bankstown Bowling Club offers affordable packages, a great atmosphere and superior service.

The menus are as far ranging as the celebrations, and the space will accommodate any one of the above events, and many more.

Sports presentation dinners are common, and many junior netball teams have celebrated the end of their season with a kids' disco, following their presentation and dinner.

The Bowls Club have also been known to host birthday parties for patrons with Tongan and Samoan background who find the dance floor in the middle of the room ideal for their traditional dancing.

The Northam Avenue venue can be used for any type of function. Room hire is free, if booked alongside one our food packages.

Consider the Barefoot Bowls package which, for a minimum of 25 guests, offers the room, tables, and bowls coaching, plus a delicious cocktail menu for $21 per person. There is also a baked dinner option for $21 per person, featuring pork or beef, and the Aussie BBQ alternative for $28 per person.

The banquet menu package from $31 per head includes table cover, room hire and catering while the carvery buffet guests served with a choice of any two of the following roasts: roast pork with apple sauce and jus, grain-fed beef with mushroom sauce, crispy skin pork belly or marinated roast chicken.

BANKSTOWN SPORTS BOWLS TRADING HOURS 41 Northam Ave, Bankstown, NSW 2200 T | 9790 0176 F | 9796 2445 W | BankstownBowling.com.au

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Open 7 days: 9am – late* *Closing times subject to manager’s discretion.

Bankstown Sports Bowls

HOME DELIVERY

ACTIVITIES

NOW AVAILABLE

Bansktown Sports Bowls is on Menulog.

Order online or via the Menulog app today.

Christmas Ham Raffle EVERY WEDNESDAY From 31 October to 19 December

All proceeds donated to The Children’s Hospital at Westmead.

Monday 10.30am | Line Dancing

Tuesday 7.00pm | Poker

Wednesday 7.30pm | Trivia

Thursday

Tickets on sale 6pm.

Raffle drawn from 7.30pm.

Tickets from $1.

6 $50 hams to be won each week.

6.00pm | Piano Nights

Friday

Terms and conditions apply.

7.00pm | Poker

Christmas Day

Sunday 4.30pm | Meat & Veggie Raffle

Buffet Lunch $79 Adults $22 Children (under 13) Full menu at BankstownBowling.com.au. Bookings available from 11.30am.

Pre-payment required, call 9790 0176. Beverages available for purchase at the bar.

TO BOOK THE

COURTESY BUS

CALL 0401 140 589 Door to door pick up service from your home within a 5km radius of Bankstown Sports Bowls.

Please see BankstownBowling.com.au for more details.

BTOWN BISTRO TRADING HOURS LUNCH | Tuesday to Saturday: 12pm – 2.30pm* DINNER | Tuesday to Saturday: 5:30pm – 8:30pm* Sunday: 4pm – 7pm*

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Community Groups Rewarded!

THE Hills Shire Local ClubGRANTS Committee, of which Baulkham Hills Sports Club is a contributor, has allocated almost $80,000 in this round of funding.

Baulkham Hills Sports Club contributed almost $30,000 of a total $80,000 towards six projects in The Hills region in the ClubGRANTS year ending August 2018, providing funds for supporting young people in The Hills Shire, mental health and wellbeing projects and community education programs.

The community projects which will benefit from the latest round include: a weekend of respite for 10 foster care parents run by Foster Care Angels; a play group for deaf children and their parents; and supporting youths access to the Youth Off The Streets service.

There are several other worthy projects which received funding that will also benefit young people in the community, including job-ready workshops and positive youth strategy programs to engage the Hills Shire youth, and the RYDA Road safety education

program targeted at local high schools.

Other community groups to benefit from ClubGRANTS funding include the Australian Kookaburra Kids Foundation which will offer a respite weekend to six local Hills children who are living with parents and family members affected by mental illness.

ClubGRANTs will help Learning Links, which supports children with learning difficulties and disabilities, subsidise access to literacy, numeracy and occupational therapy services.

Furthermore, the Hills Domestic Violence Prevention Network, which offers strategies for parents of teens with challenging behaviours, received funding towards their annual workshops. It is a privilege to support these community organisations that are making such a difference in the local community.

Smoking Sundays Sunday 16 September Sunday 7 October Sunday 4 November Sunday 2 December Enjoy a specially crafted menu changing each month, with a variety of freshly smoked meats and sides.

Available from 12pm until sold out.

Menu on display near the smoker in the outdoor terrace.

Order at the counter.

Wednesday

Meat Madness The Smoker

Meat Raffle

SPECIAL MENU

$1000 IN MEAT TRAYS UP FOR GRABS

Available from 5.30pm to 7.30pm unless sold out prior

Tickets on sale from 6.30pm Raffle draw from 7.30pm

Full menu and more details at BaulkhamHillsSports.com.

BAULKHAM HILLS SPORTS TRADING HOURS 11 Renown Road, Baulkham Hills, NSW 2153 T | 9639 2100 F | 9639 1100 W | BaulkhamHillsSports.com

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Sunday to Thursday: 9am – late* Friday and Saturday: 9am – 2am* Public Holidays: 10am – late* *Closing times subject to manager’s discretion.

Baulkham Hills Sports

School Holiday Fun ACTIVITIES Science Workshop Tuesday 2 October 10.30am | $15

Wednesday 3 & 10 October 11am & 1pm | $5

Kids Bingo

Cake It Up Class

Price includes lab coat and goggle hire and experiment fun.

Price includes bingo book, soft drink & lolly bag.

Price includes 2 cupcakes to decorate & apron to take home.

Tuesday 9 October 10am & 11am | $10

Children must be accompanied by an adult to all activities. Adults do not need to pay for activity.

Purchase tickets at BaulkhamHillsSports.com or call 9639 2100.

PORK KNUCKLE SPECIAL Treat yourself to a Oktoberfest feast including a warm pretzel, Bratwurst Chipolatas, Pork Knuckle and all your favourite German inspired sides.

To make a booking at The Gallery Restaurant call 9639 2100

$42.50

Wine Degustation Dinner Thursday 18 October 6.45pm $

79 per person

Available for the month of October only.

Family Fun Day Sunday 28 October 12pm - 4pm

Jumping Castle, Face Painting, Live Entertainment, Smoker & More

View full menu at BaulkhamHillsSports.com.

Over 18s only. Pre-payment required.

Christmas Day Buffet Lunch $125 Adults $30 Children (under 13) Full menu at BaulkhamHillsSports.com Bookings available from 11.30am to 2.30pm.

Pre-payment required call 9639 2100.

Beverages available for purchase at the bar.

BINGO CASH HOUSIE POKER MEAT RAFFLE TRIVIA BaulkhamHillsSports.com

Melbourne Cup Lunch Celebrate Melbourne Cup in true style with a delicious buffet lunch in front of the big screen.

PLUS sweeps & prizes for best dressed.

$70

Per Person includes glass of sparkling wine

Menu at BaulkhamHillsSports.com.

Lunch from 12.30am. Dine in only.

Terms and conditions apply. Bookings and pre-payment essential, call 9639 2100.

CHRISTMAS TOY RAFFLE SUNDAY 9 DECEMBER

$2000

IN PRIZES

Tickets on sale 5.30pm.

Draw from 7.30pm.

Tickets from $1.

Terms and conditions apply.

PLUS A VISIT FR OM SANTA

Visit BaulkhamHillsSports.com for more details.

THE GALLERY TRADING HOURS Lunch: Monday to Sunday: 12pm – 2.30pm Dinner: Sunday to Thursday: 5.30pm – 8.30pm Friday and Saturday: 5.30pm – 9pm Phone 9639 2100 for bookings.

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TWIRLING SUCCESS At age eight, Renae Edmunds took up Baton Twirling and instantly fell in love with the sport.

It is a complex sport, combining dance, agility, co-ordination, flexibility and gymnastics – all while manipulating a metal baton. Now 15, Renae says she loves the challenge it brings and the competitive nature of it, despite the potential for injury.

“I love getting on the floor and showing my routine to everyone,” she says. “There are a lot of challenges in baton twirling and it is quite common to get injuries during some of the tricks we perform.”

Renae trains 15-20 hours a week, mixing it up with a few different classes including twirling, ballet and strength workouts with a personal trainer. She also has regular Skype calls with her overseas coaches who guide her through new moves and routines.

All the hard work paid off with Renae being selected to represent Australia at the World Championships in Florida in August.

Renae had an outstanding no drop performance in her freestyle event, finishing in second place. The trips are self-funded and cost thousands of dollars, which is why Bankstown Sports has supported Renae’s progression in the sport in previous years with cash contributions. This year, Bankstown Sports was proud to support Renae again with $500 in funding, to assist with her travelling expenses for the World Championships. Renae says it is a huge help.

“I have been working towards this goal since I was eight years old.

The support from Bankstown Sports over the years has meant so much to me, and I think it’s great that the club gives back to the community.”

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Towards the goal for

GRASSROOTS SPORT We are thrilled to announce the 2018 G.O.A.L. survey results!

Bankstown Sports is committed to its 43 associated sporting clubs and is focused on improving participation and access to sport in our local community. It is our firm belief that this aim is achieved when sporting clubs are implementing best practice in their governance and operations. To support this belief, the G.O.A.L. (Governance and Operations Accreditation Level) program was established.

The G.O.A.L. project focuses on strategic objectives as benchmarks, based on five key operating areas: • Finance Management and Governance • C ommunication, Information Management and Community Engagement • Equipment and Facilities Management • P layer, Volunteer Management and Codes of Behaviour • Health & Safety and Risk Management In 2016, the first G.O.A.L. survey was completed to measure an associated sporting club’s current performance across these five key areas. The results provided an understanding of how our associated sporting clubs are being governed and run, and identifying key areas of focus in terms of the support and training Bankstown Sports could provide.

In May 2018, the second iteration of the G.O.A.L. survey was administered by consultants Crowe Horwath, in conjunction with our Sport and Community department. Thirty-three clubs

were asked to respond to more than 100 questions focusing on the above areas and, based on these results, were given an accreditation level from 1-5. That score was then converted to a star rating with recommendations given to clubs as to how they could improve their governance and operations in key areas.

Encouragingly, the results showed improvement across all five key areas of governance and operations. Of the 33 associated sporting clubs, 24 had improved on their results from 18 months earlier with the overall average star rating jumping from 2.9 out of 5 in 2016 to 3.1 out of 5 in 2018.

These improvements in the management and governance of our associated sporting clubs are having a widespread effect on the local community, as shown through better relationships with sporting governing bodies, local councils and other community organisations. Many of our clubs have enjoyed not only an increase in membership but in event participation as people recognise the positive changes in management and operation. We aspire for our associated sporting clubs to be viewed as the clubs of choice in their local communities and competitions.

The G.O.A.L. survey will be administrated again in 2020 when we hope all our associated sporting clubs will target a minimum 4-star rating across those five key areas as we seek to support and encourage best practice in all facets of their operations. That’s the GOAL!

Sports Report

Young BMX superstar climbs

INTERNATIONAL RANKS Bankstown Sports Cycling Club’s Harley Bradshaw claims third in 2018 BMX World Championships.

While he is just six years old, Harley Bradshaw has already been a member of Bankstown Sports Cycling Club for a year, has been racing BMX for more than three years and has taken the podium in international competition.

Harley spends up to 10 hours a week training for BMX and track cycling, and recently achieved some outstanding results on the BMX track.

In 2017, he travelled to South Carolina to compete in the BMX World Championships to finish with a No.4 ranking.

“I like the competition and making new friends but sometimes I do so many laps my legs get really sore,” he says.

As a result of his world ranking, Harley was selected to represent Australia in the Australian National Team at the 2018 BMX World Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan, in June. He took out the bronze medal in the final, having earlier won his semi-final heat.

While Harley loves the thrill of competition and forging new relationships at race meets, he still must make school a priority.

“I do so many laps my legs get really sore. I enjoy BMX as a hobby, but I would also like to use it as a career in the future.

I am in Year 1 and my parents make me finish my homework before I go to training.”

Birrong Sports FC hosts Junior Japanese Soccer Team While the rest of the world was focused on the results of the FIFA World Cup, Birrong Sports Football Club was preparing to stage its own Mini World Cup Gala Day. While Birrong Sports has been involved in a Cultural Exchange Program since 1999, this year it again hosted a junior football (soccer) team from Bankstown sister city Suita City, Osaka, Japan.

In August, a team of 20 boys, aged 10-12, along with five officials, landed in Sydney eager to take on an experience of a lifetime.

During the stay, the Japanese players were billeted with families from Birrong Sports Football Club to enhance their

cultural experience, a valuable aspect of the exchange program over the years as it assists in breaking down language barriers between the local hosts and their Japanese guests.

During the visit, both the Japanese and Birrong Sports football players participated in the Mini World Cup Gala Day where players competed in mixed teams. After the gala day, the kids were treated to an Aussie lunch at the Birrong Sports Football clubhouse.

During the exchange program, the Japanese players visited Birrong Public School where they participated in classroom activities to experience an

Australian learning environment. In their lunch break, the Japanese team also played a match against the Birrong Public School team.

Other activities included a ferry ride across Sydney Harbour to Manly Beach, a city site-seeing tour and a visit to Sydney Aquatic Centre.

At the end of the exchange program, the Japanese and Birrong Sports players exchanged shirts as a lasting memento of their experience. For more information on Birrong Sports Football Club, head to www.birrongfc.com.au

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Unearthing

ACRES of talent!

With AFL club membership at an all-time high, and three stellar Sydney teams in the national men’s and women’s competitions, it’s no wonder many new fans are keen to find out more about playing this great Aussie game.

Over the past three years, with the support of Bankstown Sports, the Bankstown Sports BullSharks AFL Club has been able to increase local participation in the sport by 300 per cent, through the Auskick program.

Piggybacking on this local success, AFL NSW/ACT ran an eight-week program at Roberts Park, Greenacre, earlier this year, which targeted grassroots participation and skill development for aspiring Aussie Rules players.

Originally promoted via in-school programs throughout the Bankstown Local Government Area, up to 50 children, from a range of cultural backgrounds, attended each session.

There was a high female participation rate, no doubt because of the recent success of the AFL Women’s competition.

HAVE YOU TRIED AFL? If you are interested in joining the Bankstown Sports BullSharks AFL Club, please contact Tim Hall, Bankstown Sports BullSharks AFL Club President at president@bankstownafl.com.au.

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The overarching idea for the Auskick program was to increase participation and membership numbers of the Bankstown Sports BullSharks AFL Club, while showcasing the game of Aussie Rules AFL to young kids in the Bankstown area. Encouragingly, 17 participants from the Greenacre Auskick program have connected with the BullSharks with a view to registering to play with the club

in 2019. Bankstown Sports supported the Auskick program to the tune of $35 per child for registration and provided gift vouchers for kids and their families to enjoy a meal at the end-of-program presentation, which was held in August at The Acres Club.

The new Auskick program launch tied in well with the AFL’s “Don’t Believe in Never” campaign which showcases Bankstown Sports BullSharks player, Dema, highlighting the cultural inclusion of people of all backgrounds at the grassroot level of the game.

AFL NSW/ACT Local Area Manager, Adam Clough, says Bankstown Sports’ support has allowed them to facilitate an inclusive program in South West Sydney where AFL participation has previously been low.

“With the ongoing support of Bankstown Sports Club, we’ve been able to establish the Greenacre AFL Auskick Centre in an area of South West Sydney with minimal AFL engagement. We have seen a wide range of cultural communities being brought together to participate in physical activity and learn some new skills in a fun, inclusive program.”

SPORTING CLUBS CONTACTS BANKSTOWN SPORTS CLUB

Sport

Name

Email

Phone

AFL

Tim Hall

president@bankstownafl.com.au

0414 017 369

ATHLETICS

Matthew Whitbread

matthewwhitbread@msn.com

0410 588 321

LITTLE ATHLETICS

Leanne McDonald

secretary@bslac.com

0413 622 888

BASEBALL

Melanie Cavanough

bs.baseball@hotmail.com

0478 729 508

BOWLS (INDOOR MIXED)

Paul Criminale

paulmich32@hotmail.com

9772 2572

BOWLS (THURSDAY LADIES)

Val Austen

valerieja@optusnet.com.au

0414 974 754

CRICKET (JUNIOR)

Andrew Honey

enquiries@bscc.org.au

0410 777 870

CRICKET (SENIOR)

Andrew Honey

enquiries@bscc.org.au

0410 777 870

CRICKET (WOMEN'S)

Justin Newman

bankstownwomenscricket@gmail.com

0409 151 573

CYCLING

Craig Moiler

cycling.secretary@tpg.com.au

0407 406 322

FISHING

Larry Ilic

oliljuba@optusnet.com.au

0424 341 975

FOOTBALL (STARS)

Louie Taouk

louie@iqplumbing.net.au

0414 466 556

FOOTBALL (STRIKERS)

Jenny Stone

president@bankstownsportsstrikers.com.au

0417 024 069

GOLF (LADIES)

Norma Jurd

jurdbird@hotmail.com

9771 2605

GOLF (MEN'S)

Lee Dunks

bdsc.mensgolf@gmail.com

0412 572 274

HOCKEY

Graeme Barnard

president@bankstownhockey.org.au

0403 770 624

NETBALL

Michelle Boulais

secretary.sportsnetball@gmail.com

0412 384 127

RUGBY LEAGUE

Ahed Afiouni

bsjrl@hotmail.com.au

0413 569 746

SQUASH

Graeme Horsnell

horsnell50@hotmail.com

0408 756 034

SWIMMING

Neil Rogers

nro85578@bigpond.net.au

0410 663 143

TENNIS

Geoff Wirth

geoffwirth@bigpond.com

0411 788 456

TOUCH FOOTBALL (JUNIOR)

Mette Kitiona

bankstownjetstouch@gmail.com

0418 680 080

TOUCH FOOTBALL (SENIOR)

Nathan Loveday

bankstowntouch@gmail.com

0416 636 006

BOWLS (MEN'S)

Marcus Kearns

kearnsm8@bigpond.com

0421 977 618

BOWLS (WOMEN'S)

Gladys McInnes

9644 3014

DARTS

Cheryl Smith

9771 3073

DARTS (TUESDAY)

Robert Cornford

9771 3347

BANKSTOWN SPORTS BOWLS CLUB

BAULKHAM HILLS SPORTS CLUB BASEBALL

Don Beileiter

donbeileiter@nbnco.com.au

0447 404 194

CRICKET

Rick Thomas

secretary@baulkocricket.com.au

0409 150 703

FOOTBALL

Tony Hughes

ahughes@parra.catholic.edu.au

0432 056 959

GOLF

David Macallister

davidmacallister7@gmail.com

0413 119 284

HOCKEY

Andrew Attard

communications.bhhc@gmail.com

0449 697 852

HOCKEY (MEN'S)

Carolyn Campbell

ccampbell@netballnsw.com

0410 522 268

HOCKEY (WOMEN'S)

Margaret Sargant

alan.sargant1@bigpond.com

0438 320 775

NETBALL

Michelle Bullock

housie7475@hotmail.com

0416 041 751

TENNIS

Marek Bogatek

marekb@testcomdata.com.au

0409 887 140

BIRRONG SPORTS CLUB BOWLS (MEN'S)

Ian Stone

bowls@bankstownsports.com

9644 1600

BOWLS (WOMEN'S)

Lorraine Smith

lsmith62@bigpond.com

0407 912 788

FOOTBALL

Tyrone Wait

president@birrongfc.com.au

0419 010 793

GOLF

Lorraine Smith

lsmith62@bigpond.com

0407 912 788

NETBALL

Lee Hill

lee_hill@codea.com.au

0418 759 874

Martin Billam

acresbowlscoordinator@bankstownsports.com

9759 7445

0428 773 877

THE ACRES CLUB (GREENACRE) BOWLS

AUBURN TENNIS CLUB BERALA-CARRAMAR HARDCOURT TENNIS ASSOCIATION

Stephen LeRoy

secretarybchta@hotmail.com

GOLF

Christopher Wicks

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MEMBER & GUEST NOTICEBOARD

NOTICE TO MEMBERS 60TH ANNUAL REPORT AND 61ST ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING BANKSTOWN DISTRICT SPORTS CLUB LIMITED (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) ABN 88 000 243 916

Members are advised that the 61st Annual General Meeting of members will be held at the Bankstown Sports Club on Level 2 (Gillawarna Room) on Monday, 5th November 2018, commencing at 7.00 p.m. Please see the full copy of the Annual General Meeting inserted with this InTouch. A copy of the notice can be downloaded from BankstownSports.com or collected from Bankstown Sports Club main reception.

DRESS CODE

CARWASH

Neat, clean casual dress and neat, clean work attire is permitted at all times.

From $30*, available Monday to Thursday from 8am to 5pm, Friday and Saturday from 8am to 9pm and Sunday from 9am to 5pm.

Find out more at BankstownSports.com

VALET We can park for you!

Every Friday and Saturday from 6pm to late*. $10 Valet Parking • Free with a Club Carwash Leave your car with the valet attendant on the Mona Street Ramp and we will return your car when you want to leave.

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*Member price for external wash. Located on the Green Level of the Bankstown Sports carpark.

VOLUNTARY PRECOMMITMENT Set a limit • Track gaming spend Exclusion from gaming promotions Cooling off periods • Real-time implementation of reduced limits To participate, please see one of our duty managers. For help with information, counselling and referral call Gambling Help 1800 858 858 or visit www.gamblinghelpnsw.gov.au

COURTESY BUS Free Courtesy Bus for members and your guests. Enjoy our door to door pick up service for homes within a 5km radius of our clubs.

SALVATION ARMY CHAPLAIN

TO BOOK:

SHANE MOUNT

• Bankstown Sports and Bankstown Sports Bowls – call 0401 140 589 • Birrong Sports – call 0401 759 606 • Baulkham Hills Sports – call 0411 118 440

Providing support, encouragement and advice to all patrons of Bankstown Sports and associated venues.

See BankstownSports.com or reception for schedule.

Free and confidential service. Phone or face-to-face meetings. Call 9722 9888 or email shane.mount@aue.salvationarmy.org

TRADING HOURS BANKSTOWN SPORTS CLUB – OPEN 7 DAYS

TURBO CLIMB

CORNERSTONE COFFEE & KITCHEN

Monday to Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

Pre-bookings are essential.

Sunday to Thursday Friday Saturday

6.30am – 11.30pm 6.30am – 1.30am 6.30am – 2.30am

GREENFIELD STATION BISTRO

Phone 9722 9888 for bookings

BREAKFAST

Everyday

6.30am – 9.30am

LUNCH

Monday to Tuesday Wednesday to Sunday

11.30am – 2.30pm 12pm – 2.30pm

DINNER

Sunday to Thursday Friday Saturday

5.30pm – 8.30pm 5.30pm – 9pm 5.30pm – 9pm

PLATFORM ONE

Phone 9722 9888 for bookings

MONKEY MANIA

LUNCH

Monday to Friday

12pm – 2.30pm

DINNER

Monday to Thursday Friday Saturday

6pm – 9pm 6pm – 9.30pm 5.30pm – 10pm

Sundays and public holidays Closed

LUNCH

Monday to Saturday Sunday

12pm – 2.30pm 12pm – 9pm

DINNER

Monday to Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

6pm – 9.30pm 6pm – 10.30pm 5.30pm – 11pm 12pm – 9pm

Good Friday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year's Day Closed

STUZZICHINO AT LA PIAZZA

Phone 9722 9810 for bookings

LUNCH

Wednesday to Friday Saturday Sunday

12pm – 2.30pm Closed 12pm – 3pm

DINNER

Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday Saturday Friday

6pm – 9pm 5.30pm – 10.30pm 6pm – 10pm

Closed Monday to Tuesday and Good Friday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day

VINO AT LA PIAZZA

Sunday to Thursday Friday and Saturday

10am – 11pm 10am – 12am

Public holidays Christmas Day

1pm – late* Closed

LUCKY CHENG’S Monday to Thursday, Sunday 11.30am – 11pm Friday and Saturday 11.30am – 12am

PEKING SQUARE LUNCH

Sunday to Thursday Friday and Saturday

11am – 3pm 11am – 3pm

DINNER

Sunday to Thursday Friday and Saturday

5.30pm – 9.30pm 5pm – 10.30pm

PZE BAR Visit BankstownSports.com/pze for trading hours

BASEMENT BREWHOUSE

Visit UFCGyms.com.au/Bankstown for trading hours.

Friday and Saturday

6pm – late*

Monday to Thursday Friday and Saturday Sunday

8am – 5pm 8am – 9pm 9am – 5pm

CLUB CARWASH

BANKSTOWN SPORTS BOWLS OPEN 7 DAYS

Everyday

9am – late*

BTOWN BISTRO

Phone 9790 0176 for group bookings

LUNCH

Tuesday to Saturday

12pm – 2.30pm

DINNER

Tuesday to Saturday Sunday

5.30pm – 8.30pm 4pm – 7pm

BAULKHAM HILLS SPORTS OPEN 7 DAYS

Sunday to Thursday Friday and Saturday

9am – late* 9am – 2am*

Public Holidays

10am – late*

THE GALLERY RESTAURANT

Phone 9639 2100 for bookings

LUNCH

Monday to Sunday

12pm – 2.30pm

DINNER

Sunday to Thursday Friday and Saturday

5.30pm –8.30pm 5.30pm – 9pm

Everyday

9.30am – late*

OPEN 7 DAYS

THE ITALIAN BISTRO

Phone 9645 8666 for bookings

LUNCH

Daily

11.30am – 2.30pm

DINNER

Daily

5.30pm – 9pm

Sunday to Wednesday Thursday to Saturday

10am – 10pm 10am – 12am*

THE ACRES CLUB OPEN 7 DAYS

THE ACRES KITCHEN

Phone 9759 7445 for bookings

LUNCH

Monday to Saturday Sunday:

12pm – 2.30pm* 12pm – 3pm*

DINNER

Sunday to Thursday Friday and Saturday

5.30pm – 8.30pm* 5.30pm – 9pm*

See BankstownSports.com for bookings

BAR

Everyday

11am – late*

AUBURN TENNIS CLUB

KITCHEN

Sunday to Thursday Friday and Saturday

12pm – 9pm 12pm – 11pm

OPEN 7 DAYS

ATRIUM BAR

Phone 9709 4444

BIRRONG SPORTS

9.30am – 5pm 9.30am – 10.30pm 9.30am – 10.30pm 9.30am – 6pm

Please call 9722 9810 for private functions.

SAN CHURRO

Phone 9722 9864 Monday to Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

UFC GYM BANKSTOWN

VALET SERVICE

PIZZERIA BELLUCCI AT LA PIAZZA

Phone 9722 9863 9.30am – 5pm 9.30am – 10.30pm 9.30am – 10.30pm 9.30am – 6pm

Monday to Thursday Friday and Saturday Sunday

5pm – 12am* 2pm – 2.30am* 2pm – 12am*

Sunday to Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday

AUBURN BISTRO

10am – 10pm* 10am – 11pm* 10am – 12am* Phone 9759 7445 for bookings

LUNCH

Monday to Sunday

DINNER

Monday to Sunday

11.30am – 2.30pm 5:30pm – 9.30pm *Closing times subject to manager’s discretion