Thunderbirds Trials: Registration of Interest

Thunderbirds gallery

Match Report

The long wait for Women’s football finally came to an end as we saw round two of the Julie Porter Cup at Ian McLennan Park on Sunday afternoon.

This year’s Cup features all the Women’s Division 1 teams, including, Albion Park White Eagles, Bulli FC, Kiama Quarriers, Shellharbour Scorpions, Thirroul Thunderbirds, Warilla Wanderers, Woonona Sharks and University FC.

Woonona Sharks 2 (Wheatley 20’, Woods 84’) Thirroul Thunderbirds 0

The Woonona Sharks secured their first win for the year defeating the Thirroul Thunderbirds 2-0 in round two of the Julie Porter Cup.

Jordan Wheatley opened the scoring in the 20th minute with a neatly placed goal for the Sharks.

The Thunderbirds had a flood of chances in the last 15 minutes of the match, but with a series of injuries for the Thirroul side, it was Woonona that would go into the break with a 1-0 lead.

A well-experienced Nikita Woods added to the Sharks lead, scoring her first goal for the year in the 84thminute.

Woonona took home their first win for the Julie Porter Cup against a well-structured Thirroul Thunderbirds team.

Match report: Alison Dinh. Photos: Richie Wagner

Other match reports

Thunder gallery

Thunder v UOW at Ian McLennan Park, Saturday, 9 April. Photos: Football South Coast

Thunderbirds set for Julie Porter Cup

Thirroul Thunderbirds are proud to take part in the inaugural Julie Porter Cup, named after local Matildas legend and club junior, Julie Porter.

Julie broke the barrier and caused a stir when she started playing in the boy’s competition in under 10s for Thirroul Junior Soccer Club. In 1978, she played in the first Illawarra Women’s competition.

Porter was a member of the first women's team from neighbouring Bulli in the inaugural Illawarra women's competition in 1978, a competition that was possibly the best populated in the country, offering football for 22 teams over 2 divisions.

In 1981, Julie made her international debut for the Matildas. She went on to represent Australia in the green and gold 19 times and was the Illawarra’s first Matildas representative.

Emi Skopal, Head of the Women’s Football Council said the Julie Porter Cup was a welcome addition to the FSC calendar.

“Initially the concept was for a Pre Season Cup, however the recent wet weather has meant we will play the tournament during the first few rounds of the competition proper,” Skopal said. “ With the introduction of this tournament, we wanted to honour Julie and are proud that we can acknowledge her though this event”.

Julie Porter said: “I am deeply honoured”.

The 2022 Julie Porter Cup, will incorporate Division 1 women’s teams from Albion Park White Eagles, Kiama Quarriers, Shellharbour, Warilla, Bulli, Thirroul, UOWFC and Woonona.

The first round will kick off on Sunday, April 10, with all games taking place at Ian McLennan Park.

The Thunderbirds play Woonona at 4.20pm.

Football South Coast are delighted to honour Julie’s incredible football achievements with this new tournament and are excited to add to the Women’s Football calendar for 2022 alongside the existing Bonnie Lassie Cup, which is in its 44th year in 2022.

Article courtesy of footballsouthcoast.com.au

Julie Porter Cup Round 1
Sunday, 10 April at Ian McLennan Park
12pm: Albion Park White Eagles v Warilla Wanderers
2:10pm:  Bulli v University
4:20pm: Thirroul v Woonona
6:30pm: Kiama Quarriers v Shellharbour

Thunderbirds captain Claytyn Gehrke and Bulli’s Mikaylee Air. Photo: Lin Hampton

TJFC Grading for U12s and 13s

The Grading process to select teams for the Under 12s and Under 13s Mixed competitions is expected to be finalised this week.

This is done through a combination of assessing skills and observing players in a game situation.

Monday, 14 February
Small sided games
5:15pm to 6:15pm at Gibson Park

Wednesday, 16 February
Small sided games
5:15pm to 6:15pm at Gibson Park

Saturday, 19 February
Trial match on full sized field
3pm: Under 12s
4:15pm Under 13s

Thirroul JFC is still seeking more players for our Under 12s teams. Any late registrations will be assessed and placed in the appropriate team. Any player turning 12 this year who has not yet registered will be expected to play Under 12s.

2021 Thunder and Thunderbirds Award Winners

Congratulations to the Thunder and Thunderbirds 2021 award winners announced at the Senior 2022 Season Launch.

Thunderbirds Division 1

Player’s Player: Hannah Bowen
Coach’s Award: Keely Mar
Leading Goalscorer: Katie Mott

Thunder First Grade

Player’s Player: Dan Arthur
Coach’s Award: Daniel Bond
Leading Goalscorer: Dan Arthur

Thunderbirds Division 2

Player’s Player: Zara Button
Coach’s Award: Bree Henderson
Leading Goalscorer: Jasmine Brown

Thunder Reserve Grade

Player’s Player: Cooper Brindle
Coach’s Award: Zach Biddulph
Leading Goalscorer: Jordan Cox

Thunderbirds Division 3

Player’s Player: Verity Cole
Coach’s Award: Dayle Air
Leading Goalscorer: Matilda Davis-Raiss

Thunder Youth Grade

Player’s Player: Tyler Adams
Coach’s Award: Jack Cotterill
Leading Goalscorer: Tyler Adams

Thunderbirds Women’s Youth League

Player’s Player: Jemma Metcalfe
Coach’s Award: Kat Pennington
Leading Goalscorer: Ruby Reed

Best Prospect Award

Thunder: Elijah Selma
Thunderbirds: Zara Button

Golden Boot

Thunder: Jordan Cox
Thunderbirds: Ruby Reed

Spirt of the Game (Mel Bond Memorial Award)

Hannah Bowen and Rose Wilmans

Continuous Service

25 Years
Simon Ward (1997-2021)

10 Years
Tamika Dillon (WYL)
Zara Button (Division 2)
Jaida Harrison-Shaw (WYL)
Jason Donkin (Youth Grade)
Euan Riedy (U17/YG)
Chanaya Haines-McWatters (U16G/1)
Chelsea Innes (U16G/2)
Lillian Iredale (U16G/1)
Taj Jones (U14/1)

2022 Registration now open

Registration to play for Thirroul JFC in the 2022 season will be open from Wednesday, 5 January.

To register with Thirroul JFC, please click here for the link to the playfootball.com.au website.

Parents, guardians and carers can claim the NSW Government’s Active Kids Voucher in advance by visiting the Services NSW website.

To receive the $100 discount you will need your Active Kids Voucher No. prior to registration.

Please click HERE for the link.

Thirroul JFC has maintained 2022 registration costs for all Junior players at the same $200 fee as last season.

A $40 Sibling Discount is available when registering three or more players from the same family. Parents must link their children when registering to receive the Sibling Discount.

For senior Thunder, Thunderbirds and GPR players, registration this year will be $210.

Shorts and socks can also be purchased online at the TJFC Shop.

TJFC 2022 update: Committee vacancies/fees set at AGM

Thirroul JFC is pleased to announce the 2022 committee elected at the club’s AGM on Sunday, 19 December 2021.

However, a number of key positions remain unfilled, including:

• Registrar (this could be a shared position)

• Treasurer (Peter Harkin will continue in an interim capacity)

• Club Coach

• Maintenance Committee (this role is too big for one person)

Please contact Danielle via secretary@thirroulfootball.com.au if you are interested in one of the above roles or are able to help the club in any capacity.

The 2022 TJFC Committee is:

• President: Lindsay Hodda

• Secretary: Danielle Foster

• Treasurer: Peter Harkin (interim)

• Vice-President: Brad Walter

• Executive Member: Lin Hampton

• Registrar: Vacant

• Public Officer: Peter Harkin

• Referees Co-ordinator: Brad Williams

• Club Coach: Vacant

• General Committee Members: Allen Bond, Emily McEwan, Michelle Dowd

• Summer 7s: Danielle Foster/Emily McEwan

• Maintenance Committee: Vacancies to be filled

• Media and Publicity: Brad Walter/Lin Hampton

• Senior Men’s Representative: Vacant

• Senior Women’s Representative: Vacant

• Amateurs Representative: Nial Cameron

• FSC Men’s Council Delegate: Vacant

• FSC Women’s Council Delegate: Vacant

• FSC Junior Council Delegate: Lin Hampton

Registration for the 2022 season will open in early January and there will be Junior Registration Sessions at Club Thirroul on Saturday, 6 February (9am to 12pm) and Tuesday 8 February (6pm to 8pm).

The first point of business for the 2022 TJF committee was to set the cost if registration fees for next season.

The committee decided that there should be no increase to the cost of registration for junior and senior players in 2022, with the club to absorb an increase in the insurance component of playing fees.

11 December, 2021

The Annual General Meeting of Thirroul Junior Football Club will be held on Sunday, 19 December, 2021.

The meeting will commence at 10am at Club Thirroul, Station Street, Thirroul.

Management Committee Nominations

Nominations are open for positions on the 2022 Club Management Committee:

• President

• Secretary

• Treasurer

• Vice President

• Sponsorship Coordinator

• Media Officer

• Executive Members (2 required)

• Registrar

• District Delegates (2 Required)

• Canteen Co-ordinator

• Senior Men’s Player representative

• Senior Women’s Player representative

• Senior Men’s Amateur Player representative

• Club Coach

• Referee’s Coordinator

• Football Sub-Committee Chairperson

• Maintenance Coordinator

• Gear Coordinator

Nominations must be made in accordance with the Club Rules.

Nominators and nominees must be full club members or life members.

Nominations close at 5pm Friday, 17 December and should be made using the Club Committee Nomination form, which can be obtained by clicking here.

These can be returned to the club secretary by emailing secretary@thirroulfootball.com.au or posting to the following address:

Thirroul Junior Football Club

PO Box 302

Thirroul

NSW 2515

Club Thirroul Senior Summer 7s Draw

ROUND 6 (WEDNESDAY, 22 DECEMBER)

PHYSICAL EDGE HEALTHCARE MEN’S COMPETITION

6:30pm Headless Johnnies v Butchers Field 1

6.30pm Mars GPR v Brighton Munich Field 5

7:45pm Balls Deep vs Chur Field 2

 
THIRROUL DENTAL CARE MIXED BLUE COMPETITION

6:30pm Worker Bees vs Cardinals   Field 4

6.30pm Pontiac Bandits vs Just Matip   Field 3

6.30pm Grew Crew vs Untitled  Field 2

DRB GROUP MIXED WHITE COMPETITION

7.45pm Hot Dogs v ANYONE Field 1

7.45pm Got Nothing vs Sum Sock Field 3

7:45pm Boot Shooting Baby v Thunder Monkeys Field 4

ROUND 4 (WEDNESDAY, 8 DECEMBER)

PHYSICAL EDGE HEALTHCARE MEN’S COMPETITION

6:30pm Mars GPR v Brighton Munich Field 5

6.30pm Butchers vs Headless Johnnies Field 1

7:45pm Balls Deep vs Chur Field 2

 
THIRROUL DENTAL CARE MIXED BLUE COMPETITION

6:30pm Worker Bees vs Cardinals   Field 4

6.30pm Pontiac Bandits vs Just Matip   Field 3

7.45pm Grew Crew vs Untitled  Field 4

DRB GROUP MIXED WHITE COMPETITION

6.30pm Indies vs Hot Dogs Field 2

7.45pm Got Nothing vs Sum Sock Field 3

7:45pm Boot Shooting Baby v Thunder Monkeys Field 1

Round 3 (Wednesday, 1 DECember)

Physical Edge Healthcare Men’s competition

6:30pm Mars GPR v Balls Deep Field 2

6.30pm Brighton Munich vs Headless Johnnies Field 3

7:45pm Butchers vs Chur Field 2

 
Thirroul Dental Care Mixed Blue competition

6:30pm Worker Bees vs Untitled   Field 1

7.45pm Cardinals vs Just Matip   Field 3

7.45pm Grew Crew vs Pontiac Bandits  Field 5

DRB Group Mixed White competition

6.30pm Got Nothing vs Hot Dogs Field 5

6:30pm Indies vs Sum Sock Field 4

7:45pm Boot Shooting Baby v Thunder Monkeys Field 1

Round 2 (Wednesday, 24 November)

Physical Edge Healthcare Men’s competition

6:30pm Headless Johnies vs Chur  Field 5

7:45pm Brighton Munich vs Balls Deep  Field 4

7:45pm Butchers vs Mars GPR Field 5

 
Thirroul Dental Care Mixed Blue competition

6:30pm Worker Bees vs Just Matip  Field 4

6:30pm Cardinals vs Grew Crew  Field 2

6:30pm Untitled vs Pontiac Bandits  Field 3

DRB Group Mixed White competition

7:45pm Got Nothing vs Indies Field 1

7:45pm Boot Shooting Baby vs Sum Sock Field 3

7:45pm Thunder Monkeys vs Hotdogs  Field 2

Round 1: (Wednesday, 17 November)

Physical Edge Healthcare Men’s competition

6.30pm Brighton Munich vs Chur Field 1
6.30pm Balls Deep vs Butchers Field 3
7.45pm Headless Johnies vs Mars GPRs Field 2

Thirroul Dental Care Mixed Blue competition

6.30pm Just Matip vs Grew Crew Field 2
7.45pm Worker Bees vs Pontiac Bandits Field 1
7.45pm Untitled vs Cardinals Field 4

DRB Group Mixed White competition

6.30pm Boot Shooting Babies vs Indies Field 5
6.30pm Got Nothing vs Thunder Monkeys Field 4
7.45pm Sum Sock vs Hotdogs Field 3

Thanks to Club Thirroul for ongoing support

Thirroul JFC would like to thank Club Thirroul and the club’s other partners for their continued support of our winter and summer football operations.

Club Thirroul are the major backers of our Thunder, Thunderbirds, GPR and Thunderbolts teams, as well as the Summer 7s Senior and Junior competitions at Gibson Park.

The Club Thirroul Summer 7s Senior competition starts on Wednesday, 10th November and the Club Thirroul Summer 7s Junior competition will commence on Monday, 15th November.

The draw for both competitions will be published on the Club Thirroul Football Summer 7s Facebook page.

Club Thirroul has been a long time partner of Thirroul JFC and we value their support.

Just as we are able to get back to playing Summer football, Club Thirroul is now open and it is a great place for families to enjoy a meal at the bistro or play barefoot bowls.

Thirroul JFC also thank other partners Physical Edge Healthcare, Thirroul Dental Care and DRB Group for their support.

Please support those who support Thirroul JFC.

Club Thirroul Senior Summer 7s Draw

Round 1 (Wednesday, 17 November)

Time Field Teams

Physical Edge Healthcare Men’s competition

6.30pm 1 Brighton Munich vs Chur
6.30pm 3 Balls Deep vs Butchers
7.45pm 2 Headless Johnies vs Mars GPRs

Thirroul Dental Care Mixed Blue competition

6.30pm 2 Just Matip vs Grew Crew
7.45pm 1 Worker Bees vs Pontiac Bandits
7.45pm 4 Untitled vs Cardinals

DRB Group Mixed White competition

6.30pm 5 Boot Shooting Babies vs Indies
6.30pm 4 Got Nothing vs Thunder Monkeys
7.45pm 3 Sum Sock vs Hotdogs

Summer 7s COVID update

Most people would now be aware of the positive COVID-19 cases in our community and also that there are many close contacts who are currently having to isolate.

Thirroul JFC realise that this will affect some of the players in the Junior Summer 7s competition, so with this in mind the club has made a decision to delay the start of the Junior competition from until Monday 15th November.

Please stay safe and well and we look forward to seeing you out on the pitch soon.

At this stage, the Senior Summer 7s will commence as scheduled next Wednesday, 10th November.

If there are any further changes, Thirroul JFC will contact the team managers and post updates on the club’s website and social media accounts.

Thanks again to everyone for your support and understanding..

Thunderbirds kick around and 2022 expressions of interest

All 2021 Thunderbirds and any players interested in playing for the club’s open age women’s or Youth League teams in 2022 are invited to a kick around at Gibson Park on Tuesday, 16th November.

The session will start at 6.30pm and is open to players of all levels turning 16 years of age or older in 2022. New players are welcome.

Thirroul JFC is the biggest sporting club in Wollongong’s north and regularly fields Division 1, 2, 3 or Women’s Youth League teams.

The club will consider entering a Thunderbirds O30s team next season if there is enough interest.

With a strong junior base at Thirroul JFC, the Thunderbirds have been on the rise in recent seasons and aim to continue building in 2022.

Players attending the kick around will need to comply with COVID-19 regulations, including being fully vaccinated and using a QR code to sign in.

Please be advised that the kick around scheduled for Tuesday, 9th November has been cancelled due to a variety of reasons.

For further information, please contact Brad Walter on 0417 227218.

Summer 7s announcement

Thirroul JFC is pleased to announce the club’s intention to run a six-week SUMMER 7s competition commencing on Monday, 8 November for Juniors and Wednesday, 10 November for Seniors.

This is subject to approval by FNSW and FSC approval, and will be conducted in accordance with the NSW Government’s Public Health Orders.

All participants and anyone attending Gibson Park for Senior Summer 7s MUST BE FULLY VACCINATED and sign in using the QR code supplied.

To comply with social distancing requirements the number of teams will be limited and the number of fields used will also be limited.  Matches that cannot be played due to weather conditions or for any other reason may not be replayed.

TEAM ONLY registrations will be accepted; there will be NO INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATIONS.

All players 16 years and older MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FULL VACCINATION before registration is accepted.

All persons over the age of 16 attending matches as spectators MUST be fully vaccinated and provide proof when requested. The club recommends that anyone 12 years old older attending Gibson Park in any capacity SHOULD be fully vaccinated.

All players and spectators must follow all Government Health Directives and any other requirements set out by FNSW, FSC or Thirroul Junior Football Club. These include but are not limited to:

• Covid Safe Check-In when arriving at the ground.

• Arriving no earlier than 15 minutes before the scheduled start of a match.

• Leaving the ground as soon as practical after matches finish.

• Players can only play one match. No doubling up or filling in for other teams.

• Social distancing to be observed at all times while at the ground.

• No borrowing of bibs.

The club may at its discretion cancel the competitions should conditions arise that make it unsafe to continue. Conditions may include but are not limited to: 

• Re-imposition of outdoor activity restrictions by the NSW Government

• Actual or suspected transmission of the COVID-19 at the ground.

• Actual or suspected provision of inaccurate vaccination documentation.

• Failure or refusal to provide vaccination evidence when requested.

• Failure to follow any of the requirements for attending or participating in Summer 7s matches, such as:

  • Failing to check-in on arrival at the ground.

  •  Failure or refusal to provide vaccination evidence when requested.

  • Any form of anti-social behaviour while at the ground, including not maintaining social distancing or leaving the ground as soon as practical after matches.

As the Summer 7s will be a shortened competition, there will be:

• A reduced registration fee of $80 for Seniors and $60 for Juniors, which covers insurance, referee payments, ground hire, lights and other costs.

• No finals series

First preference will be given to Thirroul JFC registered players and teams who have supported the Thirroul JFC Summer 7s competition on an ongoing basis.

Once your team has been confirmed by Thirroul JFC, all players will need to register and pay to secure your spot in the draw.

Thank you Debbie

On behalf of the thousands of players, parents and officials who have been helped by Debbie Crawford over the past 37 years, Thirroul JFC says THANK YOU to Debbie Crawford.

Please read below a tribute to Debbie published on the FNSW website to acknowledge her remarkable service to Thirroul JFC and football.

https://footballnsw.com.au/2021/10/22/thirroul-junior-sc-legendary-volunteer-debbie-crawford-calls-it-a-day-after-37-years-of-service/

By Mark Stavroulakis

After 37 years of hard work, dedication and service to the world game, well respected and admired Football volunteer Debbie Crawford has decided to call it a day with her beloved Thirroul Junior Soccer Club.

To achieve over 37 years of volunteer work in our sport is an amazing achievement in itself and one the 69-year-old was honoured in doing as a Canteen Coordinator and Registrar and it was all thanks to her sons who fell in love with the game that brought Crawford to her second home, namely Thomas Gibson Park.

“When my eldest son turned 7, we decided to sign him up to the Thirroul Junior Soccer Club and I was working full-time but always believed that if you have kids and enter them into sport, you need to contribute to that sport in some way,” Crawford stated to Football NSW.

“I volunteered in the canteen and ended up running it every Saturday and Sunday mornings since then for the past 37 years along with being registrar also.”

Volunteers are known as the heartbeat of any football club and Crawford exemplified that plus an array of other qualities that saw her contribute weekly as the star attraction of Thirroul Junior Soccer Club stated the many positives she experienced whilst doing her duties.

“There are so many positives I can tell you about being a volunteer and what it did for me.

“Lifelong friendships that will be with me forever is certainly a major one. I’ve seen a lot of different people on our committee and in turn made more friends from that.

“We hosted trivia nights, balls, social evenings, special events, fundraisers to deck out the new canteen (many years ago), the list goes on.

“I’ve so enjoyed meeting the new parents to the club each year with their 4–5-year-old kids. They just want answers and that is what has kept me going, the smiles on the little ones faces when they hold a ball and get their special uniform is quite simply priceless.

“Most parents are so appreciative, and I love helping them find a friend for their team and keeping the older children enjoy this great game.

“I spent many many hours at the start of the season ensuring our MiniRoos got at least one of their nominated friends in their team.  Generally, they get more than one friend, but it is such a juggling game when new kids sign up and want to play with that same friend.  I think I can count on one hand the only times we haven’t been able to achieve a happy team.”

There were of course a number of key achievements and moments Crawford endured throughout her time with the Football South Coast club that will live long in her memory now that she’s bided farewell the sport as a volunteer.

“I’m quite honoured to be a life member and have been one for a very long time at the club.

“I achieved setting up and installing the fixtures in our new canteen about 20 years ago and it is still the same fixtures today.

“I have been awarded several awards at our own club over the years such as the ‘Junior Club Person of the Year’ and I did receive a Football South Coast ‘Volunteer Award’ at a local function in 2016 which was presented to me by FSC Life Member David Swan. I was so blown away with the club nominating me for this award.

“The biggest achievement for me has been every year as registrar, setting up the system, ensuring payments are done, photos are correct, everything is submitted on time and in a smooth fashion and then the kids being told their teams and then finally hitting the field.  Yes, it is hours and hours of work, but I enjoy doing all this at home and I would do it again in a heartbeat.  I ran the canteen for roughly 9-10 years and the remainder of my 37 years in the club has been as registrar.”

With the game crying out for more volunteers, Crawford was hopeful that more parents would show interest especially after two interrupted Covid seasons with 2022 tipped to see many more participants return the beautiful game.

“It’s no secret that attracting new volunteers to the game has been a problem across the state. It’s been a real problem even at our club, we struggle with the younger generation putting up their hand hence our committee is generally people who have had more than 20 years’ experience at the club.

“Generally, we get volunteer coach/managers as we advise them if they don’t find a volunteer, the team cannot run.

“I wish I had a magic wand to answer this question, but I don’t.  We as a committee just continue to ask parents to help so hopefully we will see more join in 2022.”

It certainly will be a different year when grassroots football returns in 2022 for Crawford who hinted that the free time she will finally inherit will be spent still watching the game but spending quality time with her family and friends.

“Now I will be spending more time on the weekend watching my granddaughters play football.

“They joined Fernhill for the first time in U6 and U8s but with my commitment on Saturdays, I only got to see a few of their games.

“I will also spend some more quality time with my partner and maybe some extra holidays in Australia only until things settle down.

“My eldest grandson loves basketball so maybe I will get to watch him play as well and the other grandkids are also keen on football and dance.  I am sure they will fill my weekends.”

Congrats on a wonderful innings Debbie, the game owes a lot to you, we cannot thank you enough for what you have done servicing the game and your beloved club Thirroul Junior Soccer Club.

Heal Country! Thirroul JFC acknowledges 2021 NAIDOC Week

Thirroul JFC acknowledges NAIDOC Week, which is being celebrated across Australia in recognition of the rich history, diverse cultures and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the oldest continuing culture on the planet.

NAIDOC Week is celebrated not only by our First Nations People, but by Australians from all walks of life.

Last year our Thunderbirds teams took part in NAIDOC celebrations and played in specially designed Indigenous shirts, which they hope to do again when the competition resumes.

The theme of NAIDOC 2021 is HEAL COUNTRY! 

Heal Country, heal our nation.

"Country is inherent to our identity.

It sustains our lives in every aspect - spiritually, physically, emotionally, socially, and culturally.

It is more than a place.

When we talk about Country it is spoken of like a person.

Country is family, kin, law, lore, ceremony, traditions, and language. For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples it has been this way since the dawn of time.

Through our languages and songs, we speak to Country; through our ceremonies and traditions we sing to - and celebrate Country – and Country speak to us."

Thirroul JFC acknowledge the traditional owners and custodians of the land where our games are played, where our teams train and where our community is located.

We recognise all the Aboriginal nations who have a continuing connection to this country, sea, land and community.

We pay our respects to Elders, past, present and emerging.

Learn more at https://naidoc.org.au/get-involved/2021-theme

Stay at home training guide

Football activities have been suspended until at least Friday, 9 July BUT that doesn’t mean players can’t maintain their competitive edge.

During the lockdown, it is important to remain healthy, active and engaged.

All you need to get started is a small outdoor area and a ball.

Thirroul JFC has collated a range of ideas for stay at home training to suit players of all ages and abilities.

Please see the links below:

Senior Home Training Program

Junior Home Training Program

Mini Roos Home Training Program

Goalkeeper Home Training Program

Melbourne City Football School

COVID update: All FSC competitions suspended

As per the announcement from the NSW Government from 6pm Saturday, 26 June, the Wollongong LGA will be required to lockdown until 11.59pm, 9 July.

Therefore, FSC will be invoking a full suspension of all matches from 6pm, Saturday 26 June 2021 until 11.59pm Friday, 9 July.

Effective immediately, all games, training and other football activities must cease;

• All competitions and leagues will be suspended until 11.59pm on Friday, 9 July 2021;

• Any football activity which takes place during this period is not sanctioned by Football NSW and, therefore, the Personal Accident insurance cover that is provided as part of a player’s registration may not apply.

TJFC welcomes Thirroul Dental Care as new sponsor

Thirroul JFC is delighted to welcome Thirroul Dental Care as a new sponsor of the club and supporter of our Thunderbirds womens teams.

Thirroul Dental Care has been servicing the local community since 2003 and those who have visited the principal dentist, Dr. Barry Joukhador, would be aware of his passion for sport.

Barry contacted Thirroul JFC wanting to support the club and we thank him and Thirroul Dental Care for their generous approach.

The Thirroul Dental Care name and logo appears on the shirts presented to players in our four Thunderbirds women’s teams for training and warm-up sessions before matches.

However, Thirroul Dental Care’s support extends across the entire club and will go towards costs such as playing and training equipment, playing shirts, ground hire, lighting, nets and new full size and mini goals.

Thirroul Dental Care is located at 21 Raymond Road, Thirroul and offers ample parking, a large waiting room and modern dental chairs with on ceiling television to assist in making the patient as comfortable as possible. To make an appointment, please phone 42 671880.

For further information, visit the thirrouldentalcare.com.au website.

Please support those who support Thirroul JFC.

Details about sponsoring Thirroul JFC can be found under the Sponsorship tab at the top of the thirroulfootball.com.au website.

Thunderbirds support headspace Wollongong

Thirroul Thunderbirds are supporting headspace Wollongong in Sunday's FSC Women's Charity Round and the club is collecting donations on their behalf.

Donations for any amount from $5 can be made by visiting the TJFC Shop or clicking on this link.

Representatives of headspace Wollongong will be at Gibson Park on Sunday for the Thunderbirds Division 1, 2 and 3 matches to raise awareness and funds for mental health services for 12-25 year olds.

Kirsten Ward, Dani Blackett and Hannah Bowen, with Ollie

Thirroul JFC will forward the total of donations made through the TJFC Shop or collected at the ground to headspace Wollongong.

More than 75 per cent of mental health issues develop before a person turns 25.

headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation providing early intervention mental health services to 12-25 year olds. headspace can help young people with mental health, physical health (including sexual health) alcohol and other drug services, and work and study support.

Over the years FSC has partnered with a number of organisations to raise awareness and funds to support the work of many great causes.

This year FSC, through the Women’s Competition, will support headspace as part of its Charity Round on Sunday 16 May.

Participating clubs will support headspace through their collections, events and raffles.  Representatives from headspace will also be in attendance at Thomas Gibson Park, Thirroul from midday to 2pm this Sunday.

headspace Wollongong participates in projects for young women in partnership with multiple organisations who work in the youth and health sector including Kiama Youth Services, Port Kembla Youth Project, Careways and MCCI. These programs for young women focus on wellbeing, self-care and healthy relationships and the Charity Round will assist these initiatives.

A bit more information about headspace:

Many traditional services aren’t equipped to address the unique barriers that young people face to accessing mental health support. headspace began in 2006 to provide a tailored and holistic mental health support to 12 – 25 year olds. With a focus on early intervention, we work with young people to provide support at a crucial time in their lives – to help get them back on track and strengthen their ability to manage their mental health in the future.

At the heart of our services is ensuring we meet the evolving and unique needs of young people and those who support them. Therefore, young people are at the centre of everything we do and they play an active role in designing, developing and evaluating our programs.

Each year, headspace helps thousands of young people access vital support through our headspace centres in 124 communities across Australia, our online and phone counselling services, our vocational services, and our presence in schools. headspace can help young people with mental health, physical health (including sexual health) alcohol and other drug services, and work and study support.

Favcote extend support of Thirroul JFC

Thirroul Junior Football Club would like to thank Favcote Pty Ltd for their continued support of the club.

Favcote became a sponsor of Thirroul JFC last season, and have renewed and extended their backing of the club in 2021.

The company’s name and logo appear on the playing shirts of the Thirroul JFC’s Under 9s Navy and Under 12As, coached by Paul Favretti, along with the Under 11s Navy team.

Favcote Pty Ltd offer a large and diverse range of service solutions associated with protective coatings in Marine, Industrial and “in-situ” mobile Industrial, Abrasive blasting, application of various coating systems, Belzona coatings and composites, applying epoxy and specialised flooring systems in marine and industrial environments using qualified and trained applicators.

The company’s values filter throughout the organisation with a highly experienced, skilled and dedicated team committed to delivering the highest of standards in each and every project they undertake, whilst constantly managing Favcote’s commitment to quality, occupational health and safety and the environment.

Further details about Favcote can be found by clicking here or on their logo, which is located on the home page of the thirroulfootball.com.au website, or by visiting favcote.com

Please support Favcote Pty Ltd and those businesses who support Thirroul JFC.