Sign On for Sports Guide 2022

SignOn FOR LOCAL SPORT GUIDE

JAN/FEB 2022

SignOn for local sports We are fortunate to have so many community minded sports clubs in our region. In this feature we showcase some of our local clubs and provide information regarding their upcoming Sign On days, events or classes.

Community Sport – Why Play It? By Georgia Wright

As a sport-lover and a writer for Echo News, I thought to myself, why not fuse my enjoyment for both hobbies together for this month’s article?

For as long as I can remember, sport has always been a big part of my life. From carving up the dance floor as a child, to finding my strength at Tae Kwon Do, to calling myself an Arana Hills Netball Club player, I have never gone a period of time without sport—and I don’t plan to, either!

According to research, children who dabble in sports are eight times more likely to grow up to be healthy, productive adults with stronger leadership and communication skills. Even the academic performance and mental health of young ones are evidenced to improve, along with their social abilities. The countless benefits of participating in regular physical activity are known far and wide by all. However, the bottom line is—kids need exercise. And lucky for all the rising pocket rockets in our community, our region has a marvellous array of sporting clubs on offer.

With 2021 finally coming to a close, another year of opportunities and open doors lies ahead of us. For the youth in our district, the New Year Resolution of ‘getting fitter, happier and healthier’ can easily be made into a reality. Dozens of signon days and try-outs are right around the corner, so make sure to take note of some of these essential dates in our feature.

Personally, I’ll be forever glad that I started up sport from a young age, and even gladder that I found my love for netball.

Some of my highest highs have been felt on the netball court, and over the years it really brought me out of my shell.

So, community sport – that’s why your child should play it.

SIGN ON Saturday 29th January 2022 – 9am to 1pm Thursday 3rd February 2022 – 5pm to 8pm James Drysdale Reserve – Jinker Track, Bunya.

Online registrations are open from Tuesday 18th January at www.pinehillsnetball.club Email registrar@pinehillsnetball.club for more information.

www.pinehillsnetball.club Pine Hills Netball Club Pine Hills Netball Club provides a safe, fair and fun environment to learn, play and enjoy netball.

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Rise To The Challenge Sign Up For Soccer

Samford Rangers Football Club (SRFC) is one of the largest football clubs on Brisbane’s northside, with more than 700 players and 50+ teams.

Their picturesque home ground of the Samford Parklands is located just outside of Samford Village, and the club caters to all ages from 3 to 60+ years young. They believe success should not be measured by the level that their teams play at, Phoenix Netball Club, based in Ferny Grove is a nor by the trophies won, but by the positive impact they have young club who have built a reputation for fostering on our members and community. a love of netball whilst helping develop many young SRFC aims to provide high quality playing and training talented netball players, umpires and coaches. facilities, FA-aligned coaching programs, and pathways The club prides themselves on their positive culture and for players to develop their skills. SRFC actively promote as a club they strive to ‘Rise to the Challenge’. They train female football and recently appointed a Female Football during the week at Tramway Street, Ferny Grove and play Development Officer and Director of Women’s Football, Saturdays at Downey Park Netball Association, Windsor. further developing their female football program.

Phoenix Netball welcome all players 7.5 years or older (born after 30/06/2015). Registrations open online mid The senior mens team plays in the FQPL2 league (the 4th January with an information and uniform night held on highest tier of football in Australia) and Rangers has been Wednesday 2nd February from 5pm – 7pm at their courts. awarded one of only 15 licenses to enter teams in the newly For more information, visit www.phoenixnetball.org.au, formed FQPL Development junior boys competition. SRFC will email registrar@phoenixnetball.org.au or follow them on also be fielding junior teams in the metro competitions. Rangers holds a 4-star National Club Development accreditation Facebook or Instagram: phoenixfernygrove from Football Australia, and will be following the FA Skills Additionally in season 2022, Phoenix Netball Club is seeking Acquisition Program training pathway for their Under 8 to 12 a senior coach for their high divisional opens/inters teams. The players in 2022. club are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, motivating coach to join the existing coaching team. At Phoenix the Rangers fields a number of teams in the northside Masters club strives to have every player performing at their best, to Competition (Men O35 and O45 and Women’s O30). Masters achieve this they are seeking a coach who can build rapport football is very social but can also be very competitive. Either with players whilst delivering individual and team based skill way, you can be assured that there is a team for you! development to senior players. Please contact Leane Dunn For more information, head down to their Sign-On day on coach@phoenixnetball.org.au for more information.

Sunday 6th February, or visit www.samfordrangers.org.au

SUNDAY 6TH FEBRUARY 9-11am, Samford Parklands

Players wanted from ages 3 to 60+, male and female. SRFC is a community focused football club that aims to offer elite football pathways, as well as social football with mates • • • • • • • • •

FFA National Club Development 4 Star Accreditation SAP Community Club development program for ages 9-12 FQPL Development Junior Boys Focus on Female Football Development SEQ Football Club of the Year 2020 Football Queensland ‘Community Team of the Year’ 2021 FQPL2 Under 23 Champions 2021 FQPL2 Under 23 ‘Young Player of the Year’ 2021 Academy and School Holiday Programs

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A Sport For Life

Pine Hills Hockey Club is committed to the development of hockey for children to provide a social space outside of school and for them to enjoy learning a game that we hope they will play for life.

With teams ranging for those who are five years old, up to senior masters, Pine Hills embraces the ‘sport for life’ concept through its members, with many families having more than just their children joining in.

The club is very happy to be partnering with Hockey Australia to be hosting its 10th Annual HOOKIN2HOCKEY program.

The program will take place at their carefully maintained fields, complete with efficient, LED lights, that are still burning bright after their upgrade in 2020. This is a great program to gets kids started in the sport. Their passionate and experienced coaches are looking forward to working with beginners aged from 5 to 12.

The club’s sign-on day is a great opportunity to see what the club can offer. This year they are particularly looking for Junior Turf players to bolster their turf team in the Brisbane Women’s Hockey Association (High School age) competition. There will be a new coach on board to help the team develop in the 2022 season. Pine Hills Hockey Club also plan to continue the hugely popular social summer competitions and Back2Hockey series for adults, many of whom have made debuts and exciting returns to play after last year’s series.

Pine Hills Hockey Club can truly offer a club for the whole family and with accredited passionate coaches, low fees, superior grounds, and friendly team-mates it is a great place to Play Hockey – a Sport for Life. For contact details, please see the advertisement below.

• Group Coaching

• Private Lessons

Albany Hills State School • Fixtures All Saints Parish Primary school • Racquet Restringing Albany Creek • Pro Shop State School Aspley East State School St Dympnas Catholic Primary School Queen of Apostles Catholic School

Present this ad to receive our “Special Offer” for new students in Term 3 or Term 4 2017.

Enrol for the full term either 3 or 4 and receive a free junior tennis racquet.

T&C’s Enrolments new to Woods Tennis and 1 free racquet per child

Phone: 3264 2011 woodstennis@bigpond.com www.woodstennis.com.au Located at Albany Hills State School, Keong Road, Albany Creek

3 GREAT PROGRAMS

SIGN-ON FOR THE 2022 SEASON

Saturday 5th February 10am - Noon in Sticks and Stones Pavillion, Sports Lane James Drysdale Reserve Cnr Jinker Track & Bunya Rd, Bunya Teams available for males & females • 5 - 70 year olds • Turf & Grass

New players welcome in all age groups

COME & TRY PROGRAM

For 5 - 12 year olds 6 sessions

Commencing Friday 11th February, 6 - 7pm From $69 without equipment /$117 with equipment

COME & TRY PROGRAM For 18 - 50 year olds 2 x 4 sessions - FREE

Commencing Wednesday 2nd February

REGISTER FOR ONE OR ALL NOW!

Call: Robyn: 0407 985 991 | Go to www.pinehillshockey.org.au | E: join@pinehillshockey.org.au Page 22 - January 2022, The Hills Echo

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State in Sight for Local Hockey Players

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Ascot Arana Hockey Club is extremely proud of their talented members, many of which have been chosen to represent the state in various teams.

The club would like to extend a huge congratulations to the following members regarding their selection for the outlined teams in 2022.

Queensland U18 squad: Georgia Harris Queensland U15 Outdoor: Lara Pyle, Kara Bradley, Paige Houlihan and Isobel McKeon Queensland U13 Indoor: Josie Burgess, Matilda De Zilva & Isobel McKeon (shadow) Queensland Under 15 Indoor: Kara Bradley & Anastasia Long Under 21 Indoor: Claudia Dohnt Georgia Harris Opens Indoor: Caitlain Burton The Queensland trials will be held in February at the State Hockey Centre where the Queensland team to compete at Nationals will be picked.

HOCKEY SIGN ON

FERNY GROVE TRAINING FIELDS

Join a family orientated Club that caters for all abilities.

Come and meet us at the Sign On Day at 20 Tramway Street, Ferny Grove on Tuesday 8th February..

Ascot Arana Hockey Club Inc. are seeking players from Juniors (4years) to Junior Women players to play in our Junior & Senior Grass and Junior & Senior Turf teams.

Trainings are held at the Ferny Grove Fields & Burringbar Park.

Can’t make it on the day? Register online at www.panthershockey.com.au or email ascotarana@gmail.com

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Golf – The Game For Life In The New World themselves. For kids, this teaches them how to manage and

Considering a sport for your child to try? Is a team sport better than an individual sport?

There are many choices to consider however golf is a wonderful option which can offer many benefits for kids which will ultimately have a major impact in developing positive habits that follow into adulthood. At Keperra Country Golf Club, we specialise in Junior Golf and run regular clinics during school term as well as one day Holiday Clinics, both of which represent a fantastic opportunity to see if golf is right for you and your children. The Clinics are safe, supervised and take place after school hours and better still, no equipment is required - just a positive attitude and a big smile.

Here are our top reasons you and your children will enjoy golf at Keperra in 2022: Socialising Kids make new friends out on the golf course, learning a new sport with others who have the same interest. Here at Keperra Golf Club we’ve seen friendships start as juniors and continue for well over 40 years.

Safe: Golf is one of the safest sports that can be played in the new ‘COVID’ world.

Fun & Addictive The game of golf can appear incredibly structured and rudimentary, however our Junior Clinics are designed to be fun irrespective of the skill level. Keperra Golf Club understands that the priority in learning the game is about having fun and enjoyment. Our clinics have been tailored to prioritise this aspect at all time.

Teaches etiquette There is no referee in golf, therefore players must govern

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play respectively, showing etiquette to other players and taking self-responsibility for their shots.

Skills that can be used for life: Golf is a sport that can be enjoyed by anyone, at any age, played with friends or family!

Affordable: A full golf membership for anyone under the age of 18 is $296 for 12 months of unlimited parent supervised golf.

Testimonials: “This is an exceptional, fun-filled program run by the dedicated and knowledgeable Keperra coaches for kids of all ages. Our 8 and 4 year old sons have enjoyed each session and improved their golf skills immensely over the last 2 years.

We’ll definitely be back next year.”

Grant - Father of two KCGC Eagles Dates to remember: Term 1 Clinics - February 1st to March 24th (Registrations close January 25th) Term 2 Clinics- April 26th to June 16th (Registrations close April 19th) Term 3 Clinics- July 19th to September 8th (Registrations close July 12th) Term 4 Clinics- October 4th to November 24th (Registrations close September 27th) For more information pop into Keperra Country Golf Club, on Duggan Street, Keperra, call 3355 7744 or visit www. keperragolf.com.au You can also keep up to date with Keperra Country Golf Club on social media at www.instagram.com/keperracountrygolfclub or www.facebook.com/keperragolf/

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WAHRLC Hit The Ground Running For 2022

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West Arana Hills Rugby League Club are about to embark on their 53rd campaign in the Rugby League Brisbane Competition and invite current and new members to join them for the 2022 rugby league season.

The rugby league club is professionally operated with experienced full-time staff, strong development and education programs, well-maintained facilities, and financial security through sponsorship and Arana Leagues Club support.

West Arana Hills Rugby League Club President Phil Stephan says the future is bright for the club: “We have worked very hard over the last few seasons to develop our club in every facet of on field and off field sections of the business. We have an excellent mix of business-minded people on our committee and the relationship between the rugby league club and Arana Leagues Club Board has never been better. The Arana Leagues Club have been a major supporter of our rugby league program over many years and have just recently assisted us with funding for new 200 lux led lighting on our main playing field which we are very grateful to have.”

In addition, West Arana Hills RLFC President gave praise to the development and education programs that currently operate within his organisation: ‘Education, development, mentoring, and ongoing support is very important to our organisational culture, and it provides an excellent base for our players, coaches, and members, to grow and develop as young people and participants of our great sport. Our programs include rugby league coaching programs for players and coaches, mental health, drugs and alcohol, leadership, teamwork,

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inclusiveness, and social media. We are very privileged to have a close affiliation with the Brisbane Broncos, who provide these programs through our Coaching Director and Brisbane Broncos Development Coach Wayne Weekes.’

An exciting new addition to the West Arana Hills RLFC for 2022 is their selection as an official Rugby League Brisbane girls’ rugby league club. The club will be advertising and seeking new girls to play rugby league in age groups of under 12, 14, 16, and 18 years or age. Girls’ rugby league is the fastest growing sector of rugby league and is currently providing opportunities for girls to compete at semi-professional and professional levels of the sport through club pathways.

West Arana Hills RLFC have opened registrations for all genders and age groups, which can be accessed through their website https://westaranahillsrlfc.com.au/ Alternatively, contact play@westaranahillsrlfc.com.au for further information

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2022 SIGN ON SUNDAY 30TH JAN. 4pm-6pm at Netball courts off Olearia Street West, Everton Hills

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JUNIOR & SENIOR TEAMS play in Winter Competition on Saturdays at Downey Park Netball Association courts at Windsor. Season runs from March to September.

Players from 8 years (born 2012) to Opens (Seniors Over 19years).

7year olds born Jan.-Jun 2013 & in Grade 2 may also sign on.

New players under 20 need to show proof of birth date.

ENQUIRIES TO Register at

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arananetballclub@gmail.com

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45 Years of Local Netball

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2022 will see Arana Netball Club enter it’s 45th year in the community.

The club has a rich history in providing a supportive, family orientated club for local netballers. Arana Netball are inviting players, both boys and girls between the age of 7 -12years, and ladies 13 years and beyond to join our 2022 winter season.

With a diverse range of players of all ages and abilities, the club has a position for every player of every level. There are players just starting their netball journey, some in their 40’s and others celebrating 21 years with Arana Netball.

The committee is made up of players and parents actively involved in the club and they are inviting new and old families and players to join them to help provide support to their players throughout the season.

Arana Netball boasts having development coaches who coach their own teams, as well as mentoring the up and coming coaches. Some of these coaches are valued players devoted to passing on their love of netball to our young teams. The club is lucky to have a team of coaches committed to supporting and developing their players each season.

An invitation is extended for expressions of interest from coaches of all levels. Coaches are provided with support and training throughout their time with Arana Netball.

Online registration for the 2022 season opens on January 29th, followed by the sign on day on January 30th. The club looks forward to welcoming new and returning members.

Arana 6 Netball Team

Photo credit: Claire Power.

Netball and its Benefits

Although netball is a noncontact sport, it is fast-paced and intensive game. Netball is a sport that has multiple benefits.

• Improves hand-eye coordination • Builds up muscle strength and stamina • Develops the body’s cardiovascular system • Improves the body’s flexibility and nimbleness • Burns calories, and lowers body fat if played regularly • Improves upper body strength by working key arm muscles • Develops depth perception • Increases reaction time • Pushes you to improve skills www.echo-news.com.au

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