Football clubs warming up for winter season

DUBBO footballers are building on the wonderful foundations laid by citizens who brought the game across the seas in the post-war years.

Names like Clavan, Esposito, Parleviete, Kenning, Klaasens, Wellings and Heinel were responsible for sowing the seeds of the world game in our then town, now city, and the sport continues to provide skills and development opportunities to this day.

Macquarie United registrar Jim Auld says player registrations across both Junior and Seniors in 2017 and subsequent premierships have bolstered everyone and the club is looking to continue in the same vein this season.

Senior Men’s Coach, Alan Auld, confirmed the club’s on-field successes are driving MUFC into 2018.

“It’s very encouraging! We truly are a United group, committed to the development of a positive on and off field family-focused culture.

“Last year we welcomed many new players and families and we have a very dedicated committee, lots of volunteers, generous sponsors, and great supporters and families and a strong local Association,” Alan brimmed.

The first grade champions have plenty of petrol in the legs from a solid summer competition and pre-season hit outs.

MUFC President David Jeffery is keen to build on last year’s growth in the juniors.

“We entered our first teams in the junior competitions in 2014 and each year we’ve grown. The best thing is that junior coaches have come forward and no child has missed out. Several senior players and parents volunteer their time in coaching and mentoring girls and boys across all age divisions.

“MUFC’S focus is on educating players about the fundamentals of the game whilst promoting inclusion for all. Our goal is to encourages all junior players to individually learn and compete as a team in a fair and supportive environment.”

MUFC Junior registration days are scheduled for this Saturday, February 17, from 2pm-4pm at Hans Clavan Oval (behind Target). Contact Junior Registrar Elouise Auld on 0438 746 846 or elleauld@hotmail.com for further information or register online.

MUFC actively supports each player and families with information on how to redeem the NSW Active Kids Rebate Voucher for 2018.

Siblings re-united at Macquarie Football Club

AFTER claiming their first premiership last year, MUFC is looking to another milestone as several siblings will be teaming together this winter.

Coach Alan Auld is looking forward to joining forces with brother Pat who has recovered from a horror run of injuries that started in 2015.

MUFC also has the four brothers in Team 2!

The Osborne boys, Shannon, Ryan, Leigh and Rhys, have laced on the boots and play in the summer a sevena-side competition.