Encore Magazine December 2025 - February 2026

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The Juniors Kingsford Opening Hours

7 DAYS A WEEK 9am - 6am

President's Report

558a Anzac Parade

Kingsford NSW 2032

Contact

P (02) 9349 7555

F (02) 9344 5226

info@thejuniors.com.au thejuniors.com.au

To all our loyal members, it is with great pleasure that I reflect on what has been a truly positive year for The Juniors Group of Clubs. When I look back on this time last year, I described it as a period of consolidation. I’m pleased to report that 2025 has been one of growth, particularly in the past six months with strong trade across all areas of operations. The hard work invested in recent years is now paying dividends, highlighted by the successful completion of our ground floor renovation mid-year. On the junior football front, participation remains steady with around 3,000 active players in 2025 and an encouraging increase in female involvement—a trend we’re thrilled to see continue. I can’t thank our loyal members enough for your ongoing support in everything we do here at The Juniors. We look forward to welcoming you over the Christmas and New Year period.

ClubGRANTS

Each year, The Juniors Group of Clubs proudly participates in the ClubGRANTS scheme, supporting local charities and organisations within the Randwick Council area. We’re proud to once again be the largest contributor to this program, donating over $322,000 to 56 individual organisations in 2025.

As a community club, we understand the vital role these groups play, and we’re honoured to support them. Some of the key charities we’ve partnered with this year include Youth Off the Streets, Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation, The Shepherd Centre for Deaf Children, and several of our local surf clubs.

The Rabbitohs

Season 2025 proved challenging for the Rabbitohs, who finished outside finals contention after a year plagued by injuries to key players. However, with the exciting signing of David Fifita and the anticipated return of our inspirational captain Cam Murray, there’s every reason to look forward to a stronger 2026 season. Welcome 2026!

Our New Year’s Eve celebrations are always a highlight, and this year will be no exception. Join us as we welcome in 2026 with live entertainment from one of our favourite bands, Party Anthem, on the first floor. Please note, there are no bookings this year—it’s first in, best dressed! If you miss out on seating for the band, the party continues with DJ Woody in Henry’s Bar from 8:30pm till late—free entry for all. Bring your friends and family, and let’s pop the cork on a brand new year together.

The Best in Entertainment

The Wintle Theatre has hosted some outstanding acts this year, and we’re finishing 2025 on a high. We welcome back the Australian Bee Gees from Las Vegas on 19 December, sure to be a crowd favourite. We’re also thrilled to present The French Family Band, performing for the first time at The Juniors on Saturday 27 December. Originally from Australia and New Zealand, this talented family now calls Nashville home—the heart of country music. Don’t miss their one-night-only Sydney performance!

On behalf of the Board of Directors, I extend our warmest wishes for a safe, joyful, and memorable Christmas season.

Best Regards

CEO’s Report

As we approach the end of another fastpaced year, it’s hard to believe how quickly 2025 has flown by. The festive season is upon us, and we’re ready to celebrate with you!

Across our venues, you’ll find a packed program of live entertainment, promotions, and special events to enjoy with friends and family. From live bands in Henry’s Bar, to ticketed performances in the Wintle Theatre, and delicious dining options at Bistro Rouge (Malabar), Geppetto’s (Maroubra), Treasures, Aristo, and the Sundeck Brasserie (Kingsford)—there’s something for everyone this summer. Remember to book ahead to secure your table and make the most of the season with us.

In August this year, we were deeply saddened by the passing of our long-serving Director, Spyro Spyrou. Spyro’s commitment to The Juniors spanned decades, both as our former Catering Manager and as a valued Director of the Board. His contribution, guidance, and friendship enriched our Club, and he will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege of working alongside him. Beyond his service as a Director, Spyro was a proud and dedicated member of the Junior League, serving in many roles including coach, manager, Junior Reps selector, and Director. His passion for community and sport also extended to his involvement with the Maroubra Sub-Branch, where he was an Honorary Member. We extend our deepest condolences to Spyro’s family and friends. His legacy will remain an enduring part of The Juniors’ story. I am pleased to welcome Blake Solly, CEO of the Rabbitohs, as a Director on our Board and look forward to working with him.

Merry YARISmas – Car Giveaway

Our biggest giveaway of the year is back! One lucky member will drive away in a Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid, valued at $37,500. To enter simply swipe your membership card at any of our three clubs between 6 November and 21 December for your chance to win.

The more you visit the club and swipe your membership card during the promotional period, the more entries you earn! Be sure to join us on Sunday 21 December at 7:30pm when we’ll draw six finalists and give away $45,000 in car and cash prizes.

What’s New in Henry’s Henry’s Bar is buzzing with new weekly promotions!

• Quiz Meisters Trivia – Wednesdays at 7pm: Free to play, fun, and refreshingly different.

• 50 Foot Putt – Fridays at 6pm: Sink the putt to win the jackpot cash prize! Entry is just $5 per attempt, and if no one wins, the jackpots rolls into next weeks pool.

Plus, enjoy 49% off drinks from 4–6pm every Friday, making it the perfect lead-in to an exciting evening at Henry’s.

New Year’s Eve at Aristo

Ring in the new year at Aristo Restaurant, level 2 Kingsford, with a Greek-inspired celebration featuring a sumptuous shared feast and live Greek music. It’s one of our most popular nights of the year, so head to page 23 for menu details and book early!

The King Pig Ham Promotion

It’s back and bigger than ever! Our famous King Pig Ham Raffle returns with 160 half legs of ham up for grabs over two massive nights: Monday 8 December and Monday 15 December. With total prizes valued at more than $11,000, it’s officially the biggest raffle in the Southern HAMisphere!

On behalf of myself, our management team, and all our dedicated staff, I wish you a safe and happy festive season. We look forward to celebrating the holidays with you at The Juniors.

Best Regards

Geoff Knight
Keith McCraw PRESIDENT
Cliff Pearce DIRECTOR Blake Solly DIRECTOR
Kieran Hickey DIRECTOR
Stephen Fisher VICE PRESIDENT
Garry Clark DIRECTOR
The Hon. Lea Drake DIRECTOR
Geoff Knight CEO
Board of Directors

WEDNESDAY 10 DECEMBER

HOW TO ENTER

Swipe your membership card at a kiosk for one entry into the promotion. One swipe equals one ticket entered into the Virtual Barrel. You are entitled to one entry per day across our

MIDNIGHT MADNESS

Swipe your membership card at a kiosk between 12am – 1am to receive one EXTRA entry into the draw! You are entitled to one extra entry per day across our three venues!

NEW YEARS EVE

Party at The Juniors with TWO HUGE EVENTS on one MASSIVE floor of Entertainment!

1ST FLOOR STAGE

8:30PM-12:30AM

Bring in the NEW YEAR with Sydney’s award winning cover band!

PARTY ANTHEM perform a wide range of popular cover songs, across multiple genres and generations.

FREE EVENT (First come first served) No reservations or bookings required

COME AND CELEBRATE NYE IN HENRY’S & DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY WITH DJ WOODY ON THE DECKS 8:30PM TILL LATE

AUSSIE ICONS

YOUR GOALS. OUR GUIDANCE. REAL RESULTS.

TRAIN WITH CONFIDENCE - ACHIEVE WITH PURPOSE

At The Juniors Fitness Centre, our Personal Trainers are here to help you make the most of your time in the gym.

Whether you’re just getting started or want to take things up a notch, we’ll work with you to create a plan that fits your goals, lifestyle and fitness level. You’ll get expert guidance, motivation and accountability so you stay on track and see real progress.

Personal training helps you move safely, train effectively and feel confident every step of the way. It’s the extra boost you need to turn your goals into lasting results.

For availability and rates of individual trainers, please talk to our gym reception team.

LEVEL 3, THE JUNIORS KINGSFORD - 9314 4212

MEET THE TRAINERS

TATE MOSELY

- Postural correction

- Mobility, flexibility & agility

- Hip, back & shoulder injuries

- Muscle development & strength

- Functional, boxing & sprint training

- Nutrition & sleep health

My life has been dedicated to the fitness industry in many pathways. Professionally competing in the NRL allowing insight to the latest training methods and nutrition. Boxing having fought and trained by Australia’s leading fighters. To my clients and their health and wellbeing for over 30 years physically and mentally.

Without our health we have nothing. Just say hello and let’s work together.

DANYA VERPLAK

- Personal Trainer

- Corrective Exercise (CES)

- Improves posture, mobility, & movement quality

- Tailored to your goals & fitness level

- Supportive, clear & technique-driven coaching

I help people feel fitter, move better, and train with confidence. My sessions combine general fitness and corrective exercise to improve posture, mobility and everyday movement.

Check out our newly renovated

Feeling peckish? The Café Club coffee shop has a wide range of fresh sandwiches, pastries, hot pizza, coffee, cakes & much more.

Drop in for breakfast, a light lunch or a midnight snack! Don’t forget to show your membership card when you order to save on ALL purchases.

LOCATED ON THE GROUND FLOOR

Now Open

7 DAYS FROM 8AM - LATE

THE ULTIMATE TRIBUTE TO THE ICONIC SWEDISH POP GROUP, ABBA, BRINGING THEIR TIMELESS MUSIC AND INFECTIOUS ENERGY TO AUDIENCES ALL OVER AUSTRALIA AND THE WORLD.

With their authentic costumes, stunning vocal harmonies and incredible attention to detail, Abbalanche will transport you back to the 70s and 80s, when ABBA ruled the airwaves. ABBALANCHE® IS THE ESSENTIAL ABBA EXPERIENCE.

vibrant celebration of Cumbia, Mapale, Bambuco, Congo, Puya, Currulao and
to step into the Carnaval!

FRIDAYNight Live

SYDNEY’S BEST PARTY BANDS

DECEMBER

5TH SALTY CHIPS

12TH RUMFIRE

19TH OUTLIER

JANUARY

23RD MAX SMIDT OZ ROCK

30TH GROOVE ICONS

FEBRUARY

6TH BURTON BROTHERS BAND

13TH UNDERWRAPS

20TH TONGUE & GROOVE

27TH TOXIC DOLLS

1ST

DECEMBER

6TH THE BANDITS

13TH M7 BAND

20TH PLANET GROOVE

27TH ALTER EGO BAND

JANUARY

3RD THINK BABY THINK 10TH MODERN VINTAGE

17TH PARTY LATTE

24TH THE PARTY FIRM

31ST THE BANDITS

FEBRUARY

7TH ENDLESS SUMMER

14TH M7 BAND

21ST KOTAHI GROOVE

28TH PARTY ANTHEM

Celebrate the Season AT THE JUNIORS

It’s never too early to book your Christmas party or festive get-together at the Sundeck Brasserie.

Gather your friends, family, or workmates and enjoy great food, warm hospitality, and the best festive vibes in Kingsford!

OPEN 7 DAYS LUNCH

Monday – Sunday 12pm – 2:30pm DINNER

Sunday – Thursday 5:30pm – 9pm

Friday – Saturday 5pm – 9:30pm

A local favourite

Treasures is located on the third floor of The Juniors Kingsford

Enjoy authentic Chinese cuisine while relaxing with family, catching up with friends or celebrating a romantic occasion.

YUM CHA

Wednesday - Sunday 11am - 3pm

DINNER

Wednesday - Sunday 5.30pm - 9.30pm

$130 per person

WED 31 DEC

Starter

SHARED ENTRÉE PLATTER

Natural Sydney Oysters, smoked salmon, cooked prawns, octopus & avocado with cocktail sauce

Sides

GARLIC BREAD

Coated with garlic butter & grilled

GREEK SALAD

Feta, olives, tomato, peppers & cucumber dressed in olive oil & oregano

Main

SHARED MEAT PLATTER

Slow cooked lamb fournou, pork cutlets, bifteki, grilled chicken, chips & tzatziki

Dessert

Greek Mixed Dessert Platter Come and enjoy Greek cusine & live music with Kostas Founas & Perry Spiropoulos FOR BOOKINGS CALL 0404 952 118 or greekrestaurantjuniors@gmail.com

TUE 13 JAN & TUE 20 JAN FROM 11AM TO 12.30PM

10% OFF MEMBERS

FIRST VISIT

Applies to one hour bookings

DR. JOHN TSINGOS (MB.BS, BPharm, BSci (Hons), BMUS)

P: 02 9349 5025

Monday – Friday 8:30am-3pm

Saturday & Sunday By private appointment only EMAIL sydneymedicalexpress@yahoo.com.au

AFTER HOURS SERVICE AVAILABLE 9349 5025

Clinical Myotherapist

SPIRO STRATTOS (BHSc) Clinical Myotherapy (Dip) Sports (Dip) Remedial Massage 0403 932 856

Services:

Pain & Injury Management

Orthopaedic Testing

Joint Mobilisation

Dry Needling

Electro Stimulation

Lifestyle Management

Exercise Prescription

7 DAYS A WEEK

Sun - Thurs 4:30pm to 1:00am Fri - Sat 5:30pm to 2:00am

Ask reception for more details Call: 0409 663 732 to book

Our holiday flats are all centrally located in Forster, providing convenient access to the area's stunning beaches, water activities, boutique shops and vibrant cafes.

Units 1 - 6, Corner Lake St and West St, Forster

Accommodates 2 - 4 people

Units 1 - 5, 11 Memorial Drive, Forster

Accommodates 4 - 6 people

To book your next holiday, visit www.thejuniors.com.au/holidayflats

For your chance to win simply purchase a VB, Great Northern Super Crisp, Carlton Draught, Resch’s or Balter XPA at any bar, fill out the entry form on your receipt and place it in one of the barrels.

One ticket to be drawn each day commencing 1st December to 12th December at 6pm. Patrons do not have to be present to win. Patrons can only win 1 ham per day and a maximum of 1 ham throughout the promotion period. Hams are available for collection on the 14th and 15th December. NSW Permit No. LTPM/18/02946. Full rules and regulations available from reception.

INTRA CLUB DIRECTORY

REWARDS THE JUNIORS

HOW DOES THE JUNIORS REWARDS PROGRAM WORK?

When you join the club you start off as a Base Member, which entitles you to a member’s discount on food and beverages, show tickets and fitness centre. By using your membership card when purchasing the above items as well as playing gaming machines, you earn points.

HOW ARE POINTS ALLOCATED?

You will earn two sets of points that will go towards the following accounts:

BONUS POINTS

One point is given for every:

$3 turnover on an Electronic Gaming Machine

$9 turnover on a Multi Terminal Gaming Machine (e.g. Roulette)

$2 spent on Food & Beverage at Club run outlets

GRADE POINTS

One point is given for every:

$6 turnover on an Electronic Gaming Machine

$18 turnover on a Multi Terminal Gaming Machine (e.g. Roulette)

$2 spent on Food & Beverage at Club run outlets

HOW CAN I USE MY BONUS POINTS?

To purchase Food & Beverage from Club run outlets with some tier levels getting additional discounts by Paying by Points in full

Transferring to your Ultim8 Card (reloadable EFTPOS card) in minimum amounts of $10

Bonus points earnt on gaming machine play can be used as Points to Play via a refund.

HOW CAN I USE MY GRADE POINTS?

You cannot use your Grade Points. These are used entirely for the purpose of determining your reward tier level. Grade points reset each year on the 1st of September. You can check both your bonus and grade point balance at a kiosk at anytime.

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