NEWS DESK TWO Mount Martha students have been selected to play in School Sport Victoria’s 12 years and under soccer teams in NSW next month. Jack Barnet, who attends Mount Martha Primary, and Tilly Boadle, of Woodleigh School, will play in the Sydney International Cup at Cromer Park Sports Complex, Friday 3 December-Sunday 5 December. Jack is goalie in the boys’ team while Tilly plays attacking midfield in the girls’ team. Team Vic football’s Jeanetta Rodwell said Jack had performed well in a structured trial process before being selected. “Jack plays for the Mornington Soccer Club in the under-12s and has been selected in the school sport team as the goalkeeper,” she said. Tilly was introduced to the sport at Mount Martha Soccer Club when she was six and played with the boys for five years. COVID-19 lockdowns meant she could not start training until this month, her mother Stef Boadle said. “We are all so pleased they finally get to play.” After trials last week, Tilly was also selected in Football Victoria’s national training centre (NTC) under-15 team. “This is a significant achievement for Tilly and the Mornington Peninsula,” Ms Boadle said. “A very big commitment lies ahead, with training three times a week in Melbourne and one NPL match every weekend.” The extra commitment will no doubt inspire Tilly. “She is very active and loves mountain biking and surfing, just as much as soccer,” Ms Boadle said. Ms Rodwell said many past School Sport Victoria players had gone on to compete at national and international competitions, including Olympic Games, world championships and Commonwealth Games. “Here’s hoping Jack and Tilly and their Victorian teammates can achieve their personal goals and possibly represent Australia in the years to come,” Ms Rodwell said. Stephen Taylor
Ready to star for the state
Stars in the making: Tilly Boadle and Jack Barnet will put their soccer skills to the test when they play in School Sport Victoria teams next month. Picture: Gary Sissons
Campaign to end family violence A SENSE of isolation, being “too close” to a partner for days on end, and the stress caused by lockdowns, have led to an increase in family violence. Mornington Peninsula Shire says 2158 family violence incidents in the municipality were reported to the police last financial year, with “many more incidents going unreported”. “Family violence happens to women of all ages and it is never okay,” the mayor Cr Anthony Marsh said. “We all have a responsibility to stand up to unacceptable behaviour and treat those around us with respect.” Cr Marsh was speaking in support of the global campaign 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, which started on 25 November, the international day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and ends 10 December. The campaign is aimed at raising awareness about increasing gender equality and reducing violence against women and their children. (“Seniors walk to show respect” The News 23/11/21). It stresses that everyone has the right to live safely and free from abuse and harm and that gender or ageing does not diminish human rights. Support is available at The Orange Door 1800 319 353 for those experiencing violence within a marriage or partnership. Call 1800 Respect (1800 737 732) to speak to a trained counsellor. Support respect for older women and participate in 16Ks in 16 Days – Steps for Respect through the respectingseniorsnetwork.org. au/16ks-in-16-days/ Details: mornpen.vic.gov.au/16days
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