The Castlemaine Football Netball Club (CFNC) juniors played their first round of football last weekend. The CFNC Juniors are located at Wesley Hill Recreation Reserve, Castlemaine.
This CFNC Juniors play in the Bendigo Junior Football League and this year are fielding seven teams – one U9 and two Under 10 Mixed teams, Under 12 and Under 14 Mixed and Under 16 Boys and Girls.
CFNC Juniors President Chris Mackenzie said it has been all systems go getting set up for the season.
“The committee has been meeting monthly since the end of the last season. It takes a huge volunteer effort to make these things happen. But it’s all for a very good cause and everyone on the committee is super motivated,” he said.
The CFNC Juniors pride themselves on creating a fun, safe, inclusive and family-friendly environment.
Club Treasurer Jason Staples said they want to create and nurture a club that makes sure families and players feel welcome and valued.
“Game days are an opportunity for parents and carers to watch their children play, but it is also an important social outlet, an opportunity to catch up and have a chat with other parents,” he said.
The club attracts committed and experienced coaches.
Under 16s coach John Watson has been coaching for several years.
John said that one of the main attractions for him is to see the players grow and develop.
“The best part of coaching is getting to see all the improvement the kids make and how that translates on game day,” Watson said.
The club will be using its brand-new digital scoreboard this coming weekend for the first time, thanks to a state government grant.
Whether your child is new to football and wants to come and learn our national game or is already experienced and keen to progress their footy in the strongest competition in our area, then the CFNC Juniors are for you.
It is worth noting that there are still places in all teams for interested young people out there in the community who want to try their hand at AFL rules football.
The CFNC Juniors would like to acknowledge the support of this year’s sponsors: Mack Trucks Australia, Castlemaine Fresh, McClure Resources, Green Goes the Grocer, The Mill, Parsons Motor and Body, Griffin Conveyancing, PCE Electrical, ASQ, Rixon Sandstone and Jellis Craig.
For further information contact 0493 295 658 or visit Castlemaine Junior Football Club’s Facebook and Instagram.
