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FOOTBALL ACTIVITY SUSPENDED

As per NSW Government and Football NSW directive, all football activity will be suspended until 11:59pm Friday 9th July. What this means for you.

No matches will be played.
No team training  is permitted at Careel Bay.
No players involved in training activity will be covered by the Personal Accident insurance.
Club meetings must be held via zoom / online video platform.
Make-up development/select training sessions are cancelled.

We have every hope and intention of resuming our competitions on July 10th, providing restrictions allow us to do so. More than anyone, the Avalon community knows what this feeling is like, and knows what’s needed to be done to get through this difficult time and get back to “normal”. Lets all work together to ensure we can be back out there as soon as possible.
Remember our club charity partner One Eighty are there to help. 
https://www.oneeighty.org.au/
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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SENIOR WEEKEND GAMES CANCELLED

Due to the ever evolving COVID-19 situation, and the latest stay at home orders for LGA’s, the MWFA has made the decision to cancel ALL senior games due to be played on Saturday and Sunday. This includes:

Men’s U18s
Men’s Premier League
Men’s AL competitions
Men’s Over 35
Men’s Over 45
Women’s U18s
Women’s Premier League
Women’s AL competitions
Women’s Over 40s

As it is highly unlikely that many kids aged 16 and under are working or attending school in the city, all Junior matches U16 and below will go ahead as planned, with the below conditions:

There is no access to changing rooms or the clubhouse. External toilet blocks will remain open. Please wash hands thoroughly and use hand sanitiser that is provided.
No BBQ. A limited canteen offering will be available for food and merchandise but it will be card payment only.
Teams must not share Goalie Jerseys, Bibs, Waterbottles, Oranges, Lollies etc.
All parents, spectators, officials, coaches and physios must wear a face mask when

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COVID-19 UPDATE

As the COVID-19 situation in Sydney escalates, we are adapting our matchday processes in line with current NSW government restrictions.
For this coming weekend, the following guidelines will be in place at Careel Bay:

No Access to changing rooms or the clubhouse. External toilet blocks will remain open. Please wash hands thoroughly and use hand sanitiser that is provided.
No BBQ. A limited canteen offering will be available for food and merchandise but is card only.
Teams must not share Goalie Jerseys, Bibs, Waterbottles, Oranges, Lollies etc.
All parents, spectators, officials, coaches and physios must wear a face mask when they are watching training and matches. This is not a guideline but a law under the Health Order.
Please ensure correct social distancing where possible, and limit number of additional family, support at matches.
If you have any cold/flu symptoms DO NOT come to training or matches. If you live or work in the LGA under stay

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WAL1S HIT TOP SPOT!

After a great long weekend of football, our senior women’s team hit top spot for the first time this season!

Avalon WAL1’s travelled away for the much anticipated top of the table clash with Curl Curl on sunday. Before the game Avalon were 1 point behind an undefeated Curl Curl, however after the 90+ minutes a perfectly weighted free kick from Zara Harrison released the lightning fast Lily Faithfull who calmly slotted home the winner.

There were some tense moments for the Avalon back line in the closing 10 minutes, however another clean sheet for keeper Eve Robertson and the defence, ably lead by Jade Philip and Lara Haygarth, kept Curly at bay. The game ended with with Avalon nearly doubling their lead, with Annabel Ritchie unfortunately hitting the bar, but it did nothing to prevent a deserved win.

Not the prettiest of games from the dominant passing and possession style the girls

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GOALKEEPER TRAINING AT CAREEL BAY

As part of our continued commitment to offer development opportunities at Careel Bay, we are delighted to announce a 9 week goalkeeper coaching course available for all players U8-U18!
The course kicks off on Monday 14th June and runs until Monday 23rd August – with a two week break for the holidays. Two sessions are available at 4.30 and 5.15 and the cost is $18 per session.
The course will be run by former Manly United goalkeeper Harvey Turpin, and takes place next to the J7 fields.
Bring your gloves and sign up with the form below!
https://gamereadyfootball.wufoo.com/forms/avalon-fc-goalkeeper-program-registration/

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DEFIB TRAINING NIGHT AT CAREEL BAY

We are delighted to offer an evening of defibrillator training and education for our members next week. It’s an issue that has impacted many of us at AVSC, including earlier this year, and the more members we can have trained in their use, the safer our football becomes.

This is a great initiative so come along!

WHEN: Monday 31st May
TIME: 7pm
WHERE: Careel Bay Clubhouse

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STATE CUP EXPERIENCE FOR YOUTH SIDES

Avalon was well represented as the 2021 Football NSW State Cup kicked off last weekend. With the 2020 edition cancelled due to COVID-19, it was a step into the unknown for many teams making their first entry into statewide competition.
Our U13/2 side drew Northern Suburbs powerhouse Northbridge Saints in Round 2, with the game played at Cromer Park. Avalon eventually went down 2-0, but did the club proud with a dogged, determined effort in an enjoyable spectacle.

Coach Paul Wood is rightly proud of his team and the support of sponsor MCK Architects back again with the team this year.
Elsewhere our U14s also faced a tough trip to Quakers Hill to face Ponds FC, riding high in the Blacktown Association. Despite losing 6-2, the team received a glowing endorsement from their opposition coach who claimed Avalon were “the best team they had played all season.”
The State Cup offers our teams terrific

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