(Sat 26 May) Sunshine FC Barn Dance

BEHIND THE LENS

(Mon 23 Apr) U12 Girls Team

We are pleased to advise that the Sunshine Football Club will be fielding an U12 Girls team in the WRFL Under 12 Girls competition. We are holding an information meeting on Monday 23 April. Read more...

(Fri/Sat 13/14 Apr) Auskick starts...

Auskick is run in 2 sessions (Fri & Sat) with the main objective to have fun playing the game together. The Sunshine Football club welcomes any new kids to come and play. Read more...

2012 Junior Fixtures

The Junior fixtures have been released and are available here

2012 Junior Footy Cards

Click on the tab above to view the new season 2012 footy cards.

(Sun 22 Apr) Superules

The Western Kangaroos home debut on Sunday April 22^th is a local derby against North Footscray.

Important Notice: Member cards

This year we have decided not to increase the bar prices. Rather, we want to make sure that non-SYCWSC members and visitors pay full price. Members get a ~10% discount, others pay more for their drinks.

To work out who is a SYCWSC member at the bar, members need to bring and use their Club membership cards to get their discount on drinks. Without a card, we cannot give you a discount. This will lead to some discussion with members, but it will guarantee extra bar profits for your club. It is probably the easiest thing we can do to grow bar revenues at no cost to members! Importantly, the use of member cards also assists us to comply with Liquor Licensing regulations.

We will start enforcing the use of cards at the bar from Thursday 26 April (Round 3).

This gives you some time to dig your member card up, and allows us some time to fine tune the system and educate bar staff.

How does it work?

You order your drinks and present your card. We swipe your card to apply the discount and hand you your card back.

Who are automatically entitled to a club card?

 (SYCWSC) Life members, Coterie & 200 Club members, Senior players and parents of Junior players are automatically entitled to a Club card. Members of the Sunshine YCW Golf Club also receive a card.

Can I buy a club card?

 Yes you can. They cost $25 and can be purchased over the bar on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. It’s not expensive and you will be supporting both the Football and Sunshine YCW Sports Club.

I never received a card, or I have lost it. What do I do?

 If members don't have a card, or you have lost it, please go to the bar and ask for your card, which you will be issued with instantly. We trust you agree that the introduction and active cards is in the best interests of your club.

If you have any questions, please speak to one of the Committee members.

Fixture change;

The senior and reserve fixture has already been changed and due to ground availability we are playing Sunshine Heights in round one at home and not away, as previously fixtured.

So Round one, Saturday April 14^th, the season kicks off with an important game at home.

The U18 fixture is available now.

Juniors;

As in previous seasons, all junior fixtures are released late and are subject to regular change.

We will keep you all informed as much as possible. All we know so far is we start on Sunday April 22^nd.

First Super Rules home game;

Our new Super  Rules team the Western Kangaroos debut on Sunday April 15^th in an away game to Laurimar.

Their first home game is Sunday April 22^nd against North Footscray.

Social Functions;

Our first function of the year is the “Sunshine Sensations” party at the club on Saturday April 14th. Everyone welcome. See attached flyer for details.

Practice Match;

Thursday April 5th the seniors are playing a practice match away to Sunbury. We are playing a six quarter match at Clarke Oval in Sunbury, kicking off at 7pm.

It's our final hit-out before round 1 and is the final chance to earn a spot in the round 1 line up.

March 200 Club winners;

1st   $700   George Demanuele

2nd  $200   Jan Schwartz

3rd  $100   Topline Embroidery

Dont forget you can follow the latest on Facebook and Twitter!

Just go to Sunshine Kangaroos facebook page or follow us on twitter at www.twitter.com/sunshineroosfc

Kitchen volunteers wanted

Your Committee would like to minimise costs of running the kitchen, and make sure we spread the work load across more members.

If we work together, then each volunteer would only need to do 2-3 shifts per season, whenever it suits you. Surely thats not too much to ask - and its fun to do!

We are organising a kitchen volunteer roster for Thursday meals, and Saturday/Sunday game days.

Support your club, and help out 2-3 times per season for a 2-hour shift! Thats all.

For those interested, please contact Jan Schwartz

Coterie Memberships

At our Club we have the privilege of having a wonderful group of people who are unwaivering in their support for our Club: The Coterie Group.

Although most Coterie members will see their contribution as a donation, the membership provides great value, including Presentation Night and MidYear Ball tickets, a 200 club draw number, exclusive merchandise, access to the annual marquee bbq and more.

Every year we have been able to grow our Coterie membership and this year we are getting very close to having 100 Coterie members. We need 15 new members to reach our goal, so we have attached our 2012 Coterie package for your consideration - We would love for you to join us in this exclusive group of members. All information is also available on the website.

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AUSKICK 2012

NEW MEMBERS WELCOME

Players, parents & supporters, welcome to Season 2012

We welcome you and invite any new children and parents to register, find out more about our club, and meet our Junior coaches. This season we are looking to field U9, U10, U12, U14 and U16 teams as well as an U12 youth girls team, more information on the girls team will follow.

I am pleased to announce our Junior coaches for Season 2012:

U9:         Colin Green

We don’t know who gets more enjoyment out of U9 football, the players or Colin.  Hopefully with the grounding from the Kanga Acadamy the U9’s will hit the ground running from round 1.

U10:       Alex Weston

Alex is making the leap up from the U9’s and will also coach our U12 youth girls side when we get this up and running. Alex had his group starting to grasp the basics and like Dicko will be looking to build on that this season.

U12:       Gerard Dickinson

What can we say: 2012 Brimbank Citizen of the Year.
Dicko, previously assistant coach with younger groups, former head chef at the Kanga’s Thursday night Bistro and part time actor. Dicko will be looking to build on the growth the U11’s showed last season.

U14:       Michael O’Keefe

Michael is a past senior WRFL coach and Premiership player. Tocka’s knowledge is certain to help develop our some of our junior footballers, hopefully the premiership that elluded the U12’s a couple of years ago might eventuate this season.

U16:       Damian Reddin

Premiership Player with our reserves last season. Damien looks forward to take on his new role and pass his knowledge on to a group of promising footballers.

For further information, please contact our Junior Administrator, Shaun Janetzki on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Information about the Sunshine Football Club

The Sunshine Football Club aims to deliver best-practice Junior programs to its Junior members and parents.

Our Club values its members and their individual contributions, is strongly family oriented and encourages the development of friendships, football and life skills among its members and the wider Football community.

Our Junior teams strive to be competitive, whilst consistently demonstrating a high degree of respect and sportsmanship towards officials and opposing teams. All our members are viewed as ambassadors of the Club.

If you would like to be part of a great football club in 2011, participating in either Juniors or Auskick programs, please contact our Junior Administrator, Shaun Janetzki, on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Some facts about the Sunshine Football club

• The Sunshine Football Club has more than 750 members;

• Our playing membership consists of approximately 100 senior players and 190 juniors;

• 3 senior teams, 5 junior teams (U9/10/12/14/16) and our Auskick program;

• In 2011, Junior participation grew by 10%;

• In 2012, we will continue our Buddy program where Senior players assist in the development of our Junior members.