Hi everyone,

A number of our girls teams and our senior women got their season underway last weekend, playing practice matches against Diamond Creek FC in hot and windy conditions. Well done to everyone that took part. It’s great for our teams to have a hit-out so early in our pre-season. Special thanks to our new Junior Secretary, Wayne Chadwick, for pulling the day together.

2025 SEASON DATES
To help with any forward planning during the year, the 2025 season dates are available via the link below. As communicated last week, we also have practice matches scheduled on the 23rd & 30th of March v Ascot Vale Panthers and Essendon Doutta Stars.

https://essendondfl.com.au/2025-edfl-junior-football-season-dates/

JUNIOR PLAYERS NEEDED
We are still actively seeking players for all age-groups across our junior program, but in particular we need more under 10 and under 12 junior boys and girls. Have you heard about our 2025 referral program? We are offering a $50 voucher if an existing MVFC player/family refers any new player that leads to a new registration.

BECOME A TRAINER IN 2025
Thinking of supporting your team and becoming a trainer in season 2025? See details below for upcoming FREE First Aid and Trainers sessions. These sessions are funded by the EDFL and are available to all EDFL club members.

Minimum EDFL Requirements for Trainers:
- Seniors is an AFL Level 1 Sports Trainer or Qualified Medical Practitioner
- Juniors is First Aid Certificate or Qualified Medical Practitioner

Course dates and registration links can be found here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScprDeB5L4AI0Z8pcAk20PBKS89qvKAjOh8JTa0w9E6OKPv8A/viewform

Role of the Trainer: https://essendondfl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Role-of-the-Trainer.pdf

FIRST DROP OF NEW ISC BACKPACKS HAS ARRIVED
Our junior committee will be at the club over the coming weeks during training times to distribute backpacks for players registered prior 31/12/24. For those registered after this date, our next order has been placed and will be with us soon.

NEW CLUB ISC MERCHANDISE
Our NEW range of quality ISC merchandise is now available online. To place an order, please select ‘EDFL & Club Apparel’ on the home page in TeamApp. You can then choose and pay for the items you require. You will be notified via text/email when you order is ready for collection from the club.

Please note, some items may take up to 6 weeks to arrive if not currently in stock so place your orders early.

TeamApp store: https://mooneevalleyfootballclubau.teamapp.com/clubs/57258/store?_list=v1

REGISTRATION
If you are yet to register, please do so online now via the link below. All players need to be registered before playing in practice matches to ensure you are covered by insurance.

Register here: https://www.playhq.com/afl/register/092a80

If anyone is experiencing financial hardship or would like to discuss a payment arrangement, please reach out to our juniors coordinators to discuss in full confidence and find a solution. We can always help as needed.

- Junior Girls: Andrew Butler – 0417 535 891
- Junior Boys: Justin Giuliano – 0409 991 358

2025 JUNIOR COMMITTEE
If you would like to get involved in shaping the future of our great club, please reach out to any of our existing committee members to express your interest. 2025 is shaping up to be a huge season at Moonee Valley and we would love to have you involved!

Go Valley!
🖤🤍🖤 🏉