LOCAL SPORT ECHUCA–MOAMA
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ASHER’S IN A HURRY TO WIN
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BASKETBALL
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Georgie Eishold is following her basketball dream....................................... 10 The rise and rise of the comeback kid (Billy Ilsley) ........................................... 14 Echuca Basketball Association .................. 20
Asher’s going flat out for his future (Asher Jones) ............................................. 18
FOOTBALL/NETBALL
TENNIS
Kate’s getting a kick out of footy (Kate Dixon)................................................. 6 Echuca Football Netball Club ..................... 9 Echuca Masters Football Club EMUs ........ 21 Moama Football Netball Club .................. 21 Game On is good to go in season 2018 ... 25
Crossies Tennis Coaching .......................... 11
HOCKEY Echuca-Moama Hockey Club .................... 13
SQUASH Echuca-Moama Squash Club..................... 27
TRIATHLON & MULTISPORT Cohuna Bridge to Bridge ............................ 4 Echuca Moama Tri Club ............................ 13
SPORTSTAR OF THE YEAR .............. 16 TOP SHOTS ............................................ 28 CLUB DIRECTORY ............................... 31
MARTIAL ARTS Wickham’s Martial Arts Centre................. 29
RUGBY Deniliquin Rugby Union Football Club .... 27
SOCCER New paige in soccer star’s soaring career (Paige Pinson) ............................................ 22 Moama Echuca Border Raiders Soccer Association................................................. 24
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FOOTBALL KATE DIXON
KATE’S GETTING F O T U O K C I K A FOOTY
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Kate Dixon hopes she is on her way to the AFLW. She has been signed by Richmond Football Club, which will be getting its AFLW licence in 2020 and the former junior tennis star turned footballer is determined when that first Tiger team runs onto the ground for its first game she will be there front and centre KATE Dixon has been signed by Richmond Football Club and will play with the Tigers in their inaugural season in the 13-team VFLW competition. Richmond will qualify for an AFLW licence in 2020 and the 30-year-old midfielder is determined to be part of the club’s history when its first side plays in the national competition. It has been a meteoric rise for the reincarnated tennis player — 2017 was her first season of any form of football (“but I did have a lot of kick-tokick in the backyard with dad”) when she joined Echuca Football Netball Club. Where the writing was on the wall very early — she was named club captain and had a stellar debut season as a genuinely tough midfielder.
And sacrifice — since January 1 Dixon has sworn off soft drink and alcohol to give her body every chance to be as good as it can. “I got a call in December after Mick (Echuca women’s coach Mick McInnes) had recommended Jodie Lake and me for a trial with Richmond at Bendigo,” Dixon said.
“From there I got the chance to go to the trials in Melbourne and from there was offered the contract.” What most people probably don’t know was Dixon blew a knee playing hockey three years ago and it took 12 months to recover from a full reconstruction — making her rise and rise as a footballer even more impressive. Her sporting career began on the tennis court with local coach Andrew Crossman and reached an international ranking as an under 18 and a relocation to Spain for specialist training. But Barcelona was a long way from the Murray and the homesick teenager came back. Which led her to the hockey pitch and touch football (she runs to Jack Eddy Oval, plays and runs home), the knee reconstruction and the football field. “The change between Vic Park and Punt Rd is incredible, the intensity is three or four times higher — and that’s just pre-season,” Dixon said. “Richmond has its AFL team, VFL team and now the women’s VFL team and that means a lot of scheduling to make sure everything goes like clockwork,” she said. >>>
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It might all seem like a dream run but behind the scenes Dixon, and the other 42 girls in the Richmond pre-season squad, are discovering there is a lot of hard work between signing and the season’s opening game against the Western Bulldogs on May 5.
“That was pretty tough, it was really hot and they really worked us hard,” she said.
FOOTBALL KATE DIXON >>> “The facilities are amazing — even at training we have a team doctor, physios, assistant coaches, trainers — and a personal trainer. There is the gym, a pool, ice baths, everything you could imagine. “As Richmond players we have access all areas passes. The club is very serious about this team and giving us every support. Our coach is Tom Hunter, who was a Collingwood player before a neck injury and assistant coach Shaun Smith spends a lot of time with us.” And a lot of time is something that has taken on a new meaning for Dixon. Working on a mixed farm outside Moama, she starts every day by 7 am and is already needed in Melbourne twice a week so on practice days she is up by 6 am and rarely home before midnight. “I have to be gone by 1.30 pm on training days and I am lucky to have family and friends to support me with all the travelling,” she said. On top of that the Tigers have the girls on strict and demanding schedules for the rest of the week. “We have to keep food logs, sleep diaries and keep to a training schedule, much of which we have to video, and send to the club for assessment, and online training. Basically we are training five or six days a week at this stage,” Dixon said.
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“We haven’t had anyone vomit on the track yet but a few came close the other day when it was pretty hot,� she said. At just 167 cm and 74 kg Dixon said she was not the smallest player in the team but she was now training alongside some seriously tall girls.
“And I love the team environment. It’s such a radical change from tennis where you are the only one on your side of the net. At Echuca and now Richmond you know if you are hurting you are surrounded by people in the same state and you get through it together.â€? The VFLW contract does not come with a big signing bonus or fat salary, that’s down the track for this edgling unit.
Apart from the work at Punt Rd she is in the gym most days in a campaign to add to her muscle mass to back up her reputation as a tough, aggressive player.
But nothing could dampen Dixon’s elation as she signed her name to her ďŹ rst player contract at Punt Rd.
The qualities she hopes will take her a long way in the game. “The knee I did was my left one, and while I kick with both feet I am right footed, so that helps,� Dixon said.
“People knew I had been offered the position but now it’s very real and as soon as I signed I could not wait to start ringing people,� she added.
“My range is about 40 m but my strength is I can go all day and will do anything to get my hands on the ball,� she said.
But even in her elation Dixon emphasised she owed a lot, and to a lot of people. Starting with family and friends but also to the
coaches and people she has spent so much time with. “I was coached in tennis by Andrew Crossman for 15 years and he was fantastic in so many ways, but especially in helping me with my mental focus and strength — in tennis you can feel so alone but he was great with that,� Dixon said. “Of course everyone at Echuca footy club. If they hadn’t started the women’s team none of this would have happened. Brett Stevens was behind a lot of that. And Mick for being such a good coach and for nominating me for the trials. “And Evan Catlow, who I work with, has been so helpful with the time away from the job. “There are a lot of people in country areas with the talent but if you don’t have the support network it just makes it so hard. I am just so lucky I have all the people around me that I do.�
A proud history – An exciting future. The Echuca Football Netball Club competes in the Goulburn Valley League – the region’s peak football and netball competition. The return of former players, Andrew Walker and Simon Maddox as joint senior coaches heralds a new era. Andrew brings 200 games of AFL experience with Carlton and Simon was highly regarded while coaching Moama. Echuca’s accredited coaches are dedicated to the development of junior football & netball talent. Given the senior coaches’ credentials, excellent facilities and Echuca’s unrivalled local reputation for professionalism, Echuca Football Netball Club
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BASKETBALL GEORGIE EISHOLD
D L O H S I E E I G R O E G IS FOLLOWING L L A B T E K S A B HER DREAM
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Christmas in Wisconsin in the US of A sees most days around -12°C (plus wind chill factor). On a good day it has been known to rise to -2°C. But for Echuca-Moama’s Georgie Eishold, playing basketball in the collegiate system, having her family visit every December helps warm her white Christmas SOME people will go to great lengths to follow their dreams. For Georgie Eishold that has included moving halfway around the world to a new country and home, where it snows for three months of the year, to pursue her dream to play basketball in the US college system.
“My teammates live all over the country so I have been able to visit their families in Colorado and Miami and experience American traditions such as Halloween and Thanksgiving. “I would certainly encourage other people to have a go at any college sport and the experience of living in another country,” she added.
The 22-year-old has just started her third year with “It is an amazing way of seeing another part of the the Parkside Rangers at the University of Wisconsin. world, meeting new people, getting an education and playing a sport you love.” The experience has provided her with a level of playing and training she would never have been able to achieve in Australia — but it hasn’t been a party either.
Georgie said she never realised how important college sports were to the Americans. “They wear college gear anywhere and everywhere — they are very supportive and such diehard fans.
The days are long and hard. Earning a college degree and training most days leaves little time for anything else — sometimes even sleep.
“I have always had my sights on coming home after completing four years of college basketball,” she said. “There are strict rules set by the College Sports Organisation (NCAA), which only allows you to play four years. “After finishing your NCAA eligibility there isn’t anything higher to play, except for the WNBA, so most people in America stop playing. “I would love to play anywhere in Europe for a while, as well as coming home to play in the SEABL or WNBL competition.” Georgie started playing basketball for the Echuca Pirates under-12s all the way through to Lady Pirates.
“Honestly, probably the experience has been more than I thought it would be.”
“During the basketball season I train six days a week for three hours at a time, plus we have weights training three times a week, individual sessions with coaches and film sessions,” Georgie said. “We’re in season now, playing Thursday nights and Saturday afternoons,” she said.
level of basketball that she possibly can while still enjoying herself.
The support of teammates has also helped Georgie deal with tough bouts of homesickness and missing her family and friends. “The hardest part about this experience has been living so far from home, as I am away from Australia from August until May.
In 2010 she joined Melbourne Tigers under-14s where she played five seasons in the Victorian Junior Basketball League. “We were fortunate to win three championships and two National Classic Titles.
“For the last three years at home I had been playing “Sometimes I can be in the classroom for eight hours “The homesickness comes and goes, but having such for Bendigo Braves in the Victorian Championship a day plus exams and studying so it definitely takes a loving and supportive family makes it easier. Youth League Competition — and still do when I up a lot of time, it can be quite exhausting but it is come home for the three months of the year.” “I have been fortunate enough that my family has very much worth it.” been able to come over each year for Christmas.” You can take the girl out of the twin towns, but you Through the experience Georgie has had an opportunity to play and travel across America. Georgie said she was aiming to play the highest can’t take the twin towns out of the girl.
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BASKETBALL BILLY ILSLEY
THE RISE AND RISE OF THE COMEBACK KID Billy Ilsley went from healthy teenager to crash victim to paraplegic but he has confounded family, friends and the medical world with his astonishing recovery speed and has gone from rehab to within reach of wearing the green and gold Veni, vidi, vici — perhaps the most famous line from antiquity, as Julius Caesar wrote of one of his many quick victories, this one the battle of Zela. “I came, I saw, I conquered.” Decidi, pugnavi, vici — Billy Ilsley circa 2018. “I fell, I fought, I conquered.” Or, as he said at the time: “I can overcome anything”. A gutsy call from a teenager who had been in a motorbike accident, was left a paraplegic and whose life, so easily, could have lain in tatters. But not Billy the Kid, no siree. He recovered from the most immediate injuries then grabbed hold of his future and has never let it go. He stunned doctors and rehab staff as he fasttracked his way out of their care and now he’s taken up wheelchair basketball — and don’t be surprised if that becomes just as fast a track.
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If the past 12 months have shown us anything about Billy, it’s that he is determined to overcome anything and everything. Billy might have kick-started his own recovery but sport has become the catalyst for Billy Mark II. It was one of his doctors who suggested he try basketball, and it was introduced into his rehab regimen. “I think it’s a way that I can continue with my recovery in a way that I really enjoy,” Ilsley said. “It gives me an opportunity to compete against, and
spend time with, people who are in the same kind of position.”
I am working towards and something that I can always be focused on.”
He joined up with the Bendigo Braves, started working on his body with Shannon Fink at FITmob Central Health and Fitness and it all started coming together.
Suddenly, the man who scoffed at being a Paralympian was a state player.
“I am getting bigger and stronger and it’s really helping me with my basketball,” he said. The work on his fitness and strength has advanced his recovery to the extent he is currently not requiring any treatment. When the subject of the Paralympics was first raised, Billy could only laugh. It seemed not even Billy, ever the optimist, could foresee how quickly he would take to the sport. “After a bit of time with the Braves I got to the point where they advised me the Victorian team was a possibility, so if I continued to work hard at it, then I could possibly give it a chance.” The Victorian trials were held in Geelong in late 2017. Barely 12 months after his accident, Ilsley trained with the group and was so impressive; he was awarded the chance to represent the big V. The opportunity to represent his state at a sport was a new level of motivation for Ilsley. “Because we only play once or twice every couple of months, you aren’t always around the state team. But you have to keep working to make sure you are at that level,” Ilsley said. “I train for it every day. It gives me something that
And now, green and gold was well within his sights. And with the dawn of 2018, he inched even closer. January saw him at a training camp for the Australian u23 wheelchair side. Success at the camp would mean Ilsley was on the radar of Australian selection. “I thoroughly enjoyed getting to go down and test myself against these more established players,” Ilsley said. “It’s not so much trials; we trained for most of the day just to see where our skills are at. “It’s still three years down the track before they decide on the new team and where they will go with it, but I’m just excited to start the process. “With the time we have, I can get a lot better before they make their decision. I have a lot of work that I can do in the meantime to make myself a better player. “We all want to wear Australian colours, so I will keep working and improving to give myself my best chance of doing so.” Just over 12 months ago, Billy Ilsley’s entire life was changed in a moment — now you would have to say he is constantly changing it himself. Billy isn’t just fighting back, he is fighting to be the best he can and so far his best is pretty damn good.
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The Junior and Senior monthly winners are awarded to an individual who has achieved outstanding results at club, regional, state or international level. Monthly winners receive a dinner voucher from the Moama Bowling Club and are then eligible for the title of Junior or Senior Sportstar of the Year. COACH OF THE YEAR:
This award is in recognition of those who work tirelessly to help promote and conduct local sporting events and competitions. A person who gives for the beneďŹ t of the sports club, made extraordinary contributions, fosters a positive focus on personal development with the club and demonstrates excellence and pride in their club. TEAM OF THE YEAR:
Coach of the Year is awarded to an individual who has achieved outstanding contributions in respect to their role as Coach. They must be a role model, communicator, and instrumental in helping develop athletes to their full potential. They work to maximize the social, intellectual and physical wellbeing of athletes.
Team of the Year is presented to a team who has achieved outstanding results at club, region, state or international level. The team must have displayed teamwork, dedication and sportsmanship at all times. CONTACT:
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PAST SPORTSTAR WINNERS Senior
Junior
1987 & 88
Lee Ives (Sabre Sailing)
Peter Cannard (Kayaking)
1989
Brett Sands (Waterskiing)
Scott Dominguez (Waterskiing)
1990
Brett Sands (Waterskiing)
SPIRIT OF SPORT WINNERS 2010
Maureen Gledhil, Echuca & District Netball Association
Travis Rankin (Cricket/Football)
2011
Berinie McManus, LBU Football Netball Club
Alwyn Holt (Judo)
2012
Renee Davison, Echuca-Moama Hockey Club
1991
David Dew (Cycling)
1992
Steve Atkins (Shooting)
Alwyn Holt (Judo)
2013
Matthew Wickham, Wickhams Martial Arts
1993
Cameron McMullan (Canoeing)
Samantha Fraser (Rhym Gym)
2014
Nikki Cohen, Echuca Athletics Club & Masters FC
1994
Joanne Hamilton (Waterskiing)
Justin Waldron (Shooting)
1995
Steve Atkins (Shooting)
Kate Glenn (Waterskiing)
2015
Steve Gray, Echuca-Moama Triathalon Club
1996
Brett Sands (Waterskiing)
Matt Jones (Volleyball)
2016
Ian Sinnett Echuca, lawn Tennis Club
1997
Cameron McMullan (Canoeing)
Sarah Hardiman (Athletics)
2017
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1998
Joanne Kerr (Shooting)
Matt Jones (Volleyball)
1999
Chris Young (Lawn Bowls)
Steve Calleja (Shooting)
2000
Jenni Murphy (Basketball)
Steve Calleja (Shooting)
COACH OF THE YEAR WINNERS
2001
Matt Jones (Volleyball)
Heidi Riordan (Athletics)
2010
Shannon Keam, Moama Football Netball Club
2002
Steve Calleja (Shooting)
Emma Bennett (Golf)
2011
Kahl Oliver, LBU Football Netball Club
2003
Michael Teggelove (Cycling)
Andrew Walker (Football)
2012
Daryl Brown, Moama-Echuca Border Raiders
2004
Claire Duke (Lawn Bowls)
Luke Hubbard (Tumbling)
2005
Kelly Norris (Shooting)
Luke Hubbard (Tumbling)
2013
Scott Beatie, Echuca United Football Netball Club
2006
Claire Duke (Lawn Bowls)
Darcy Arnel (Waterskiing)
2014
Michael Gulson, Echuca-Moama Hockey Club
2015
Grant Matthews, Echuca United Football Netball Club Mark McGann, Echuca United Football Netball Club To be awarded on 26-02-2018
Jemima Draper (Equestrian) 2007
Jimmy Wilson (Body Building)
Darcy Arnel (Waterskiing)
2016
2008
Tony Bond (Canoeing)
Jordan Williams (Football)
2017
Jack Wilson (Golf) 2009
Geoff Nesbitt (Table Tennis)
2010
Kelly Norris (Shooting)
James Oberin (Hurdling) Reece Sidebottom (Go-Karting)
TEAM OF THE YEAR WINNERS
2011
Guy Campbell (Football)
Lloyd Woolman (Water Skiing)
1991
Echuca & District Netball Association
2012
Oliver Wines (Football)
Tom Leech (Soccer)
2013
Jane Chalmers (Basketball)
Jessica Pitts (Soccer)
2011
Lockington Bamawm United Football Netball Club
2014
Brady Threlfall (Athletics)
Jayden Gulson (Hockey)
2012
Moama Echuca Border Raiders Senior Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Team
2015
Aidyn Johnson (Football)
Emma Barnes (Water Skiing)
2013
Lockington Bamawm United Football Netball Club
2016
The Mistress Ski Race Team
2017
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Clayton Oliver (Football) 2016
Jayden Gulson (Hockey)
2017
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Col Pearse (Swimming)
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SPRINTING ASHER JONES
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Dedication, commitment and drive might be hard to find in a lot of people but you can’t miss it in Asher Jones. The 17-year-old Echuca College student has it in buckets. And he is going to need it if he is to fulfill his dream of representing Australia at the 2024 Olympics. “Competing at the Olympics is something I have always wanted to do. Cathy Freeman and Usain Bolt are my idols and I could think of nothing more fulfilling than to compete for my country,” Asher said.
Asher’s dedication to his sport sees him training six days a week, fitting it in around his schooling can be challenging at times. “I usually go to the gym for a couple of hours in the morning, go to school and then do my running training at night. It’s super hard, especially trying to fit schooling in and getting the balance right. “It is also expensive training and I don’t have any sponsors or a full time job to help support myself.”
Asher has been competing at athletics ever since he was a child and it is a passion that burns deep within.
As part of his schooling this year, Asher is studying four Year 12 subjects so he can get his homework done during school hours, allowing him more time to train after 3 pm.
He loves all the athletic disciplines but an injury has forced him away from long jump and triple jump and into sprinting.
He often spends his lunch hour or any free time stretching.
He has an official PB of 6.9 seconds across 60 m and with a hand timer his best has been 6.7 seconds. “I prefer the 60 m sprint to the 100 m because I am an explosive starter, which makes me quicker over the shorter distances. “ He recently competed at the State Country Championships over the Australia Day long weekend and came home with four individual silvers (shot put, discus, javelin and the 100m) as a bottom age athlete in the Under 20s. Asher currently represents the Bendigo Academy of Sport through the athletic club Bendigo/Eaglehawk.
This season he hopes to replicate last year’s success as a national qualifier although he was unable to compete last year due to an ankle injury. He is hoping to get a place at the nationals and become part of the Australian team and eventually train at the Australian Institute of Sport. “I really want to see where I am at and I would love to be part of a good training program.”
Diet is an important part of Asher’s life. “If I am heading into a competition I am very strict with my diet. It is important I am as lean as possible for my power to weight ratio. I don’t come from a family of junk food eaters we have always eaten healthy food so I have found that a fairly easy transition. “I just eat lots of food and sometimes it is hard for mum to have enough food in the cupboard.” Asher said while it is hard training in a rural area, he is determined to succeed. Once he turns 18 in April he is hoping to get his license and then he will travel to Bendigo four days a week to train. “Athletics and training are my passion. I love focusing on my running, it just creates a freedom within me — and I love the feeling of releasing all those endorphins.”
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He loves every aspect of athletics from the commitment of training to the thrill of competing.
“My friends are just used to me now. They see me eating huge amounts of healthy food and drinking lots of water (around 4–5 litres a day) but I am very driven and that’s just what I have to do if I want to make it.”
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ECHUCA BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Home to the Echuca Pirates
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The Echuca Basketball Association offers three full-sized courts in an air-conditioned stadium for all year round competition. The association offers many basketball programs: • Aussie Hoops for junior boys and girls 5–7 years old 45-minute session held Wednesdays. For the development of skills before playing in competition. • Under-10 program for junior boys and girls. One-hour session Wednesdays. Includes warm-up skills followed by drills for game development and modify matches. • Junior Domestic for boys and girls under 12 years — under 18 years held Summer and Winter time. Boys Monday nights with the exception of under-12 boys who play Thursdays on the same night as the girls. • Men and Women Senior A-,B- & C-grade competitions. Men Monday evenings, women Thursday evenings.
• Mid year excitement with 3 on 3 and mixed competitions. • Junior Pirates Representative Squads under-12 to under-18 girls and boys — try-out and selection usually June/July those selected train weekly and represent Echuca Basketball Association at various Country Association tournaments monthly from October to March. • Men and Women Senior Pirates CBL representation. Competition requires weekly trainings and travel to Country Associations to compete from October to February. • Refereeing at Echuca Basketball Association offers the opportunity for both juniors and seniors to come along and referee domestic games weekly and at our tournament held in October each year and the opportunity to advance yourself and travel further if you would like to pursue your interest.
Echuca Basketball Association Inc. 244 High St, Echuca Contact Association 5480 6903 or Phil 0438 343 085 echucabasketball@bigpond.com Echuca Senior Pirates and Lady Pirates Echuca BasketballAssoc Echuca Junior Pirates
ECHUCA MASTERS FOOTBALL CLUB EMUS
If you’re not quite ready to hang up the footy boots!!! Coach: Bruce “Jonesy” McCahon 0429 959 214 President: Jacko O’Brien 0402 012 997 Vice President: Kevin Dunque 0409 404 470 Secretary/Treasurer: Robert O’Connor 0408 515 652
Every Wednesday night from 6 pm the EMUs flock to the Echuca South footy oval and get together for a kick of the footy, a bit of dinner, a beverage or two and a yarn about how good we used to be (and everything else in between). With a focus on Footy For Fun, the EMUs provide great camaraderie and a fun, inclusive culture. The Echuca Moama United Masters is a great place for blokes over 35 to meet new people, have fun and keep fit (physically and mentally). EMU Masters is an Australian Rules Football Club that encourages participation in the club on any level, offering player and social memberships.
Games are every second weekend between April and August with all abilities and ages welcome (35 upwards). The club has a full social calendar of events with functions throughout the year that welcome all members of the family. Some blokes just train. Some blokes just play. And some blokes just turn up for a chat. So why not come down to the Echuca South Rec Reserve next Wednesday night, make some new friends.
To get involved check out our Facebook page www.facebook.com/EchucaMoamaUnitedMasters/ Contact Bruce “Jonesy” McCahon 0429 959 214 or Damo Hammond 0438 809 701 for more info.
MFNC – A FAMILY CLUB Moama Football Netball Club
Club contact details:
Moama Recreation Reserve, Kirchhofer St, Moama www.moamafc.com.au Postal Address: MFNC, PO Box 35 Moama, NSW 2731 Sponsorship Contact: Jon Power 0429 806 055 David Grubb 0427 826 956
JUNIOR FOOTBALL: New U-10 team U-12 (Two teams) Goulburn Campaspe Junior Football League. U-14 (Two teams) and U-17 Murray Football League. All coaches fully accredited. Emphasis on participation, development of skills, enjoyment and improvement. Parent involvement encouraged. Caters for all levels of ability. Integration with senior footballers. Wade Hipwell 0419 375 753 SENIOR FOOTBALL: Senior Team and Reserves Team. Professional coaching with excellent facilities. Great family environment. Affiliated with the Murray Football Netball League and Victorian Country Football League. Mark Lloyd 0438 545 221
NETBALL: Grades: A, B, C, C-reserve, 17&U, 15&U, 13&U, 12&U. Home games held at MFNC. Accredited coaches. Player development opportunities. Affiliated with Netball Victoria. Lester Gilmour 0488 056 049 SOCIAL EVENTS: Annual Black & White Ball, $100 Draw Raffle, Training night dinners, social events, B&F Vote Count and Presentation Night, Sponsors Day Luncheon, Ladies Day, junior carnivals and more…
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The Moama Football Netball Club has a proud history in the Moama area, being founded over 100 years ago. We have always been committed to providing a positive sporting experience while developing skills and encouraging sportsmanship, participation and success in a family environment. Being a non-profit organisation we rely on our many sponsors and encourage family participation in a huge variety of areas. There are many ways you can be involved. Our club has had many successes over the years, most recently being back-to-back premiership winners in Reserves, three years running in U-17s and premiership winners in U-13s netball.
AUSKICK: Primary school age. Encourage participation and skill development. Alistair McDonald 0408 500 137
SOCCER PAIGE PINSON
NEW PAIGE IN SOCCER STARâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SOARING CAREER
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Paige Pinson has been a star at every stage of her football career. But KIMBERLEY PRICE discovered as far as Pinson is concerned she believes she is only as good as her next game — and she wants that to be the next step on the road to the Matildas and a World Cup
PAIGE Pinson’s football star just keeps rising, with 2018 looking to shine brighter than any of her past successes. Pinson has been drafted to South Melbourne Football Club as a defender and this powerhouse is looking forward to the challenges of her new high level competition. Having completed Year 12 at Moama Anglican Grammar School in 2017, this pocket rocket juggled her studies with a part-time job at the Moama Bowling Club and playing for the Border Raiders. Ultimately, she took her own initiative to get drafted. “Being a country kid, it’s harder to go to the city so no one really gets to know who you are and what you can do,” she said. “I emailed South Melbourne with some of my achievements and asked if I could trial with them.” During her exams, Pinson went down to Melbourne to complete three rounds of three trials to finally make Australia’s most successful football club. Pinson also quickly caught the eye of her new head coach Jorge Leonrios. “From the onset at trials Paige demonstrated confidence on the field and natural leadership qualities,” he said. “Her technical skills were amongst some of the best and she was cool under pressure, exhibiting clear
tactical thinking.” Starting her soccer career at the Moama-Echuca Border Raiders at the age of six, Pinson soon developed a love for the sport which saw her thrive on and off the field. Playing her first women’s open age game at 11, Pinson soon went on to play for Epsom, Victoria, the country championships, the Bendigo Academy and even the boys U/16 team. Throughout her playing career, she has collected a stack of awards, including two consecutive best and fairests for the Border Raiders. Off the field, Pinson has captained the women’s open age side, an achievement of which she is incredibly proud. Border Raiders women’s senior coach Darryl Brown can see the potential in the gun defender. “She’s arguably the best player we’ve had in recent years,” he says. “She has the knowledge, the skill and the passion. “And she has a bit of cheekiness, which adds a bit of fun and makes the whole experience enjoyable. “She’ll go far.” For Pinson her recent drafting is only the beginning. “The dream is to play for the Matildas and go to the women’s World Cup,” Pinson laughed. But even in her laughter there is an unmissable undertone of determination in this young girl’s voice.
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N O S A E S 8 1 0 2 S R E ID A R BORDER
Season 2018
This year will see Border Raiders provide teams in the following competitions; BENDIGO AMATEUR SOCCER LEAGUE • • • •
Senior Men’s Division 1 and 2 (Sun) Senior Women’s (Sun) Youth Division U-18 (Sun) Junior Competition U-16 / U-14 / U-12 (Sat)
• Clubs Head Coach named as Coach of the BASL League All Stars Team • U-12a were League Champions & Grand Final Winners • U-14 were League Champions & Grand Final Winners
• Three female player selected in the BASL League All Stars Team
The performance of the club’s younger players at all level’s especially at Senior level is acknowledged, the club’s policy in developing and promoting these players will continue to benefit ALL squads in 2017. The development of quality coaches at the club is a
BORDER RAIDERS JUNIOR PROGRAM Saturday morning @ Jack Eddy Oval
boys and girls in 2017. Border Raiders prides itself on ensuring players at ALL levels have fun and enjoyment.
The first stage of introducing young boys and girls players (and parents) to the “World Game” begins with the following age groups being offered, from U-7 to U-16. Players participate in teams on modified pitches depending on age group with team numbers ranging from 4 v 4; 5 v 5; 7 v 7; 9 v 9 and then into 11 v 11 on a full size pitch. Senior players are required to assist some of these age groups by participating as Referees. Training sessions are available each Wednesday evening at Brick Alley Oval. The club will again provide two Kinder kick short term programs for 3–4-year-old
FUTSAL
BASL ACHIEVEMENTS 2017
continued priority at all levels. The club provides a clear pathway for our Junior players to progress from its Border Raiders Saturday Junior program, this is something the club strongly encourages. Representative squads continue to participate in the Country Leagues Championship with an U-14 & U-16 side proposed for this year, playing in Shepparton. ALL squads train Tuesday/Thursday evenings at Brick Alley during Winter season.
information on the registration process and fees is available on club’s website. After an extremely successful season the club is confident that they will be competitive at all Senior and Junior levels.
Border Raiders have now established a Summer Futsal Competition which is played at the Echuca College. The junior competition is played on a Wednesday night and the Senior Competition on a Thursday night. All players are welcome as well as players and teams that have never played our game before. No experience required as the focus is on fun
For further information regarding Border Raiders programs please contact;
ALL players are required to be registered with Football Federation Victoria which can be completed on line,
Rob Foran – Futsal Manager 0403 884 334
Darryl Brown – Head Coach 0417 333 064 Narelle Linahan – Secretary 0409 147 589
FOOTBALL AND NETBALL GAME ON
D O O G S I N O E M GA N O S A E S N I O G TO 2018
FOOTBALL and netball seasons are fast approaching. With their return we see the return of the American Hotelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Game On. The sporting program, available through the Riverine Herald website and social media platforms, will bring you the biggest stories in the sports across the region, told by those who know them best.
Now in its second season, the cast of the show has seen some changes take place, with inaugural co-hosts Jessica Gledhill and Alex Mitchell moving on to new projects. The series will this season be anchored by Andrew Johnston and Fraser Walker-Pearce. >>>
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The series will feature interviews with players and coaches, news updates from around the competitions, as well as some light-hearted fun as we get to know the clubs and their players.
FOOTBALL AND NETBALL GAME ON >>> Andrew joins the team after previously covering football with the ABC in Tasmania, as well as working as a match day writer for the Tasmanian State League. Fraser has previously worked in sport with community newspapers in his native New Zealand, before taking over sport at the Benalla Ensign. And in 2018, the team will be expanding, with a number of members of the Riverine Herald and surrounding papers joining the team. From the netballing world, the team adds Vivienne Duck, C-reserve coach and C-grade player for Echuca United Netball. Viv has been playing netball since she was five, giving her nearly 20 years of playing experience. From football, the team adds Michael Mattingly, a former GWS academy player and AFL draft prospect. He joins the team — and Kyabram Football Club — following a VFL stint with Coburg last season. Continuing with football will be Patrick Tansey at the Cobram Courier, who has also been signed by Cobram, and Didier Stobart, who played last season in division two with the Victoria Amateur Football Association and is replacing Fraser at Benalla.
ALL OF THE LATEST GEAR FOR YOUR CHOSEN WINTER SPORT Netball
AFL
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LOOKING FOR A CHANGE? TRY RUGBY! The Deniliquin Rugby Union Football Club were McMullen Cup premiers in 2017 – and they’re looking for new players to help them go back-to-back! The Drovers field both men’s and women’s sides in the Southern Inland Rugby Union competition. Players travel from right across southern NSW and northern Victoria – including a carload from Echuca-Moama. Training is held Tuesday and Thursday nights at Rotary Park in Deniliquin (next to Sports Stadium). The 2018 season is scheduled to kick off late March. For more information, or to get in touch with the club, call coach Joe Gogarty on 0417 266 843, or find the Drovers on Facebook.
For more information, or to get in touch with the Deniliquin Drovers, call 0417 266 843, or visit www.denirugby.com.au
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A M A O M A C U H EC DIRECTORY AQUATIC CENTRE:
Echuca War Memorial Aquatic Centre
Corner of High and Service Sts, Echuca 5480 2995 www.campaspeaquatics.com.au EWMAC
GOLF:
Echuca Basketball Association
244 High Street, Echuca 5480 6903 Phil: 0438 343 085 www.echuca.basketball.net.au Echuca Senior Pirates & Lady Pirates Echuca Basketball Assoc Echuca Junior Pirates
Crossies Tennis Coaching
24 Lane, Moama 5481 3333 www.richriver.com.au Rich River Golf Club Resort
496 High Street, Echuca 5482 2039 www.peterwalsh.org.au Peter Walsh MP
Andrew Crossman: 0417 587 967 crossmanas3@bigpond.com
Snap Fitness Echuca
0478 202 143 echuca@snapfitness.com.au HOCKEY:
Echuca-Moama Hockey Club
Echuca College, Butcher St, Echuca Juniors 0409 434 868 Seniors 0419 800 661
CROQUET:
Rich River Croquet Club
24 Lane, Moama 5481 3333 www.richriver.com.au Rich River Golf Club Resort FOOTBALL & NETBALL:
Echuca Football Netball Club
Vic Park Oval, Crofton Street, Echuca Peter Young: 0407 436 624 Echuca Football Netball Club Echuca Masters Football Club (EMUs) South Oval, High Street, Echuca Jack O’Brien: 0402 012 997 www.echucamasters.com.au Echuca Masters Football Club Inc. Moama Football Netball Club
TENNIS:
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GYM / FITNESS: BASKETBALL:
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LAWN BOWLS:
Moama Bowling Club
6 Shaw Street, Moama 1800 806 777 www.moamabowlingclub.com.au Moama Bowling Club Rich River Bowls Club
24 Lane, Moama 5481 3333 www.richriver.com.au Rich River Golf Club MARTIAL ARTS:
Wickham’s Martial Arts Centre
Corner of Hovell and Service Sts, Echuca Matt Wickham: 0418 505 049 www.wickhamsmartialarts.com Wickham’s Martial Arts Centre
RUGBY UNION:
Deniliquin Rugby Union Football Club
Joe Gogarty 0417 266 843 www.denirugby.com.au denirugby SOCCER:
Moama Echuca Border Raiders Soccer Association
Darryl Brown, head coach: 0417 333 064 Rob Foran, Futsal: 0403 884 334 www.borderraiders.com.au Moama Echuca Border Raiders Soccer Association SPORTING EQUIPMENT:
Intersport Bennett’s
132 Hare St, Echuca 5482 6661 161 Allan St, Kyabram 5852 1911 320 Cressy St, Deniliquin 5881 7327 bennetts@intersport.com.au www.bennetts.intersport.com.au
Rich River Tennis Club
Rich River Golf Club Resort, Moama Sarah Crossman: 0417 578 579 www.richriver.com.au Rich River Golf Club Resort TRIATHLON & MULTISPORT:
Cohuna Bridge to Bridge
0428 563 395 cohunabridge2bridge@gmail.com www.bridgetobridge.org.au Echuca Moama Tri Club
Steve Loader: 0408 380 858 Kelley Wilson: 0417 354 132 www.echucatriclub.com Echuca Moama Triathlon-Club VENUE HIRE:
Echuca Basketball Stadium
244 High Street, Echuca 5480 6994 s.briscoe@campaspeaquatics.com.au
SQUASH:
Echuca Moama Squash Club
Echuca Sports Complex, Butcher Street, Echuca Sue Teasdale: 0429 409 296 Echuca Moama Squash Club
Moama Recreation Reserve, Moama David Grubb 0427 826 956 www.moamafc.com.au Moama Football Netball Club
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