All the latest news from Shark Park
- HOW GOOD WAS THE WEEKEND!
The juniors are off and running and it was fantastic to see the next generation of Sharks having a crack across the East! Our Kickstart kids got busy at GTR, our Under 8โs and 9โs scored some goals and playedโฆ Read more: HOW GOOD WAS THE WEEKEND! - 2024 MENS RESERVES COACHING ANNOUNCEMENT
Bayswater Strikers are delighted to confirm the appointment of Corbin Vetter as our Reserveโs coach for the upcoming season. Corbin has been with the club for number years and has made a fantastic contribution as a player in our seniorโฆ Read more: 2024 MENS RESERVES COACHING ANNOUNCEMENT - โฝ๏ธ JUNIOR TRAINING UP AND GOING โฝ๏ธ
It was fantastic to see our junior match grades start up their training for the season in perfect conditions at Shark Park this morning! ๐ฆ We look forward to continuing next week at 9am on Sundays, continuing through to Aprilโฆ Read more: โฝ๏ธ JUNIOR TRAINING UP AND GOING โฝ๏ธ - PRACTICE MATCHDAY FRIDAY
The seniors have just finished their first hit out of the year with a challenging battle against some old friends at Lailun United. It was great to see eight new players in the blue and red getting some match fitness.โฆ Read more: PRACTICE MATCHDAY FRIDAY - JUNIOR SESSION THIS SUNDAY 9AM AT GTR!
Our junior preseason program kicks off this Sunday from 9am to 10am at Guy Turner Reserve. All registered and all interested players are more than welcome to come down for games/drills in our age groups for the year. Committee membersโฆ Read more: JUNIOR SESSION THIS SUNDAY 9AM AT GTR! - BRING YOUR FAMILY DOWN FOR SOCCER THIS YEAR!
Our juniors competition teams are starting training this Sunday 3 March 9am-10am at GTR! Bring your kids along to have a run around with new friends their age! Registrations are still open and we have teams in these age groups:โฆ Read more: BRING YOUR FAMILY DOWN FOR SOCCER THIS YEAR! - BAYSWATER ORANGE GET THE W
It was great to get some match simulation in this morning, the lads worked hard in the hot temperatures. Bayswater Orange got up 3-2 over Bayswater Colours after twice going behind to fantastic outside the box hits from Mo andโฆ Read more: BAYSWATER ORANGE GET THE W - JUNIOR NEWS UPDATE
INCLUDING PRESEASON TRAINING IN MARCH! Good morning everyone! Thank you for joining our junior program in 2024. Please find below some important updates and information as we head towards the new season! Apologies that there is a lot of informationโฆ Read more: JUNIOR NEWS UPDATE - COME AND PLAY WITH US!
Our senior menโs program is firing up in 2024! Preseason is flying along with many new faces getting sharp. Watch out for us this year! Get on board! Now is the time to join a club on the rise becauseโฆ Read more: COME AND PLAY WITH US! - VOTE FOR US
We are in the running for a sponsorship from Australian Butchers Store, go on to their page and vote for us! We need your support to help us launch the juniors! Voting is now OPEN until 3pm AEDT on 29โฆ Read more: VOTE FOR US - JOIN OUR WOMENS TEAMS
Come down to Bayswater and join our fantastic womenโs teams in 2024. We are looking at TWO teams this year, there is a place for players of all levels of experience at a friendly club with a long history ofโฆ Read more: JOIN OUR WOMENS TEAMS - 2024 SPONSOR – EASTERN REGION OSTEOPATHY
With preparations for the new season underway, Bayswater Strikers Soccer Club is delighted to announce support from Dr Ryan Turner and the team at Eastern Region Osteopathy. The partnership for the 2024 season will see Eastern Region Osteopathy signage aroundโฆ Read more: 2024 SPONSOR – EASTERN REGION OSTEOPATHY - REGISTER FOR 2024 TODAY!
Welcome to season 2024! Register today for both junior and senior teams through our registration platform. ๐ฅ๐๐๐๐ฆ๐ง๐ฅ๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ก – To be eligible for Bayswater Strikers in any pre-season friendly and VCFA Round 1, the form must be completed online. For seasonโฆ Read more: REGISTER FOR 2024 TODAY! - BSSC CHILD SAFETY AND OTHER CLUB POLICY UPDATES
The committee have updated some important documents for the new season, and after gaining member feedback on the drafts, are proud to release them here and publish them to the documents section of this website. Of high importance is ourโฆ Read more: BSSC CHILD SAFETY AND OTHER CLUB POLICY UPDATES - SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES
With the launch of our junior program this season, our club is growing significantly which makes now a great opportunity to become a sponsor of the Bayswater Strikers Soccer Club. We can provide your business with great exposure in Bayswaterโฆ Read more: SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES - LAST NIGHT WAS SO MUCH FUN!
It was great to see so many of our friends from the local community come down to GTR for Cinema Under the Stars. What a great night! We canโt wait for the next big picture when Wonka comes to yourโฆ Read more: LAST NIGHT WAS SO MUCH FUN! - SENIOR PRESEASON RETURNS NEXT SUNDAY
Guy Turner Reserve โฝ๏ธSundays 10:00am – 11:30am ๐ฅ Our preseason starts again for our senior men and women next Sunday at 10am at the magnificent GTR and will continue through to the season start. Come down for a run inโฆ Read more: SENIOR PRESEASON RETURNS NEXT SUNDAY - HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Best wishes for 2024 to all members, supporters, family, friends and the Bayswater community from everyone at Bayswater Strikers! We look forward to the biggest year in the clubโs history launching the juniors at Shark Park and canโt wait toโฆ Read more: HAPPY NEW YEAR! - HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE!
Merry Christmas for those who celebrate it and best wishes at this time from the Bayswater Strikers team. Thank you for your support during 2023 as we prepare for the next phase of life at GTR! We thank our membersโฆ Read more: HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE! - CINEMA UNDER THE STARS AT GTR!
๐ฅ ๐ฟ ๐ฅค Get these dates into your calendars at GTR! 12th January – Trolls25th January – Wonka9th February – Wish (@Bayswater SC) We look forward to seeing the community at GTR over the summer! Follow Knox Cinema Under theโฆ Read more: CINEMA UNDER THE STARS AT GTR! - SPORTING GLOBE CHIRNSIDE PARK SUPPORTING BSSC
Fancy a sporting night out with your group? Be sure to get down to The Sporting Globe in Chirnside Park to help support Bayswater Strikers. For members signed up via the app and with Bayswater Strikers selected as their club,โฆ Read more: SPORTING GLOBE CHIRNSIDE PARK SUPPORTING BSSC - PRESEASON AT SHARK PARK IS UP AND RUNNING
Our seniors got on the hallowed turf at GTR this morning for the first time for preseason and it was a great start. Amazing to see a full team of women and a couple of menโs teams worth smashing throughโฆ Read more: PRESEASON AT SHARK PARK IS UP AND RUNNING - MENS EOS DONATES TO JUNIORS
The club thanks the 2023 senior menโs end of season trip for their donation of several hundred dollars to the junior program. We are so proud of our community, who are all in supporting the club push forward. - SAMMY ONBOARD FOR 2024
After a fantastic 2023 weโre delighted to announce that Sammy will be back as our senior womenโs coach for the 2024 season. Guiding the team to a well-deserved top 4 place in a competitive first full season as coach, weโฆ Read more: SAMMY ONBOARD FOR 2024 - ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ฅ๐๐ขย ๐ข๐ก๐๐ข๐๐ฅ๐ย ๐๐ข๐ฅย ๐ฎ0๐ฎ๐ฐ
Following a positive and productive program in 2023, the club is delighted to announce that Gerardo Soto will continue as our senior menโs coach for season 2024. Bringing us to a top half finish in 2023, G’s NPL background andโฆ Read more: ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ฅ๐๐ขย ๐ข๐ก๐๐ข๐๐ฅ๐ย ๐๐ข๐ฅย ๐ฎ0๐ฎ๐ฐ - BSSC JUNIOR TEAMS 2024
We had a great day on Sunday morning with many local children registering for the 2024 junior season at Bayswater Strikers Soccer Club. Initial numbers are supporting teams for both boys and girls from ages 3 through to 12 (pleaseโฆ Read more: BSSC JUNIOR TEAMS 2024 - SENIOR PRESEASON STARTS SUNDAY DECEMBER 10 AT GTR!
Pre-season training for senior men and women starts Sunday 10 December from 10:00am – 11:30am and we can’t wait to get back into it. Best thing about it, WE ARE BACK AT GUY TURNER RESERVE! We will be running twoโฆ Read more: SENIOR PRESEASON STARTS SUNDAY DECEMBER 10 AT GTR! - 2024 JUNIOR TEAMS INFORMATION AND FEES
We cannot wait to see everyone at the BSSC 2024 Junior Registration Day Sunday 10am-11am at Guy Turner Reserve! Please find attached some additional information about what to expect from each age group for our program, including fees and inclusions.โฆ Read more: 2024 JUNIOR TEAMS INFORMATION AND FEES - MEMBERS WELLBEING OFFICERS 2024
Nemo, Ray and Fang We are pleased to announce that three of our long term members have been appointed as Member Wellbeing Officers for 2024. The health of our members on and off the field is of utmost importance andโฆ Read more: MEMBERS WELLBEING OFFICERS 2024 - 2023 – THE SEASON THAT WAS
Last month we had the chance to reflect on another great season for the club, albeit with some challenges away from home (short term pain, long term gain!). Thank you to all who pulled on the blue and red orโฆ Read more: 2023 – THE SEASON THAT WAS - BSSC 2024 Junior Registration DayRegister to play for the 2024 junior soccer season at Guy Turner Reserve!Date: Sunday 19 November – 10:00am – 11:00amFree BBQ and soccer activities! Registrations open for all junior teams for all children aged 3 – 17 years old inโฆ Read more: BSSC 2024 Junior Registration Day
- WELCOME TO OUR NEW COMMITTEE
We thanked our outgoing 2023 committee and welcomed our new 2024 committee at last week’s AGM at our Presentation Night. We are pleased to announce that all of our previous committee members were renominated and all accepted, thanks everyone! Thereโฆ Read more: WELCOME TO OUR NEW COMMITTEE - CONGRATULATIONS CHRIS J!
Congrats to Jaquesy who took home the VCFA Division Three Best and Fairest on Saturday night at the league best and fairest with 19 votes. A great effort considering he missed a bunch of games and is another reminder ofโฆ Read more: CONGRATULATIONS CHRIS J! - THANKS FOR COMING ON SATURDAY!Thank you to everyone who came down to Guy Turner Reserve on Saturday morning to play and help out at our Junior Clinic! It was great to see over 75 future superstars running around the amazing new sports fields asโฆ Read more: THANKS FOR COMING ON SATURDAY!
- VAN EGMOND FAMILY SUPPORTING OUR JUNIOR LAUNCH
As we get ready for our very first junior clinic this weekend, weโre extremely grateful to announce a further donation from the Van Egmond family. The funds will provide support for our junior program moving forward into next year asโฆ Read more: VAN EGMOND FAMILY SUPPORTING OUR JUNIOR LAUNCH - BSSC FREE JUNIOR SOCCER ACTIVITIES AND COACHING CLINCWhen: Saturday September 9th, 10am – 11:15amCost: Free!Who: Girls and Boys aged 3 – 12 yearsWhere: Guy Turner Reserve, Amber Street, Bayswater – Soccer games and activities for kids in groups of similar age– Run by the clubs junior coaches–โฆ Read more: BSSC FREE JUNIOR SOCCER ACTIVITIES AND COACHING CLINC
- SAVE SOME GOALS FOR THE REST OF US
Shout out to Max and Josh for a couple of all time big days they have had this year. In round 7 Josh helped himself to FOUR against Berwick MPL2 Reserves before adding another v the senior team straight afterโฆ Read more: SAVE SOME GOALS FOR THE REST OF US - SUPER SATURDAY
This Saturday is going to be a big one! Our Ladies, Seniors and Reserves have the week off so lets all get down to support the Thirds playing at 1pm at Knox Park. The Matildas quarterfinal against France will beโฆ Read more: SUPER SATURDAY - WELCOME JUNIOR COACHES
Congratulations to the TWENTY-ONE club members who achieved their Miniroos Certificate via Football Victoria at Sasses Avenue over the weekend. It was fantastic to see everyone keen to learn more about how to drive engaging sessions to the next generationโฆ Read more: WELCOME JUNIOR COACHES - GTR – HOME OF AUSSIE SPORT
A big week of Aussie sport coming up this week, get down to GTR to cheer them on and play a few rounds of 31 ๐ โฝ๏ธ ๐ฆ๐บ - WINTER MERCHANDISE
The Melbourne winter is well and truly here. Keep warm with a Bayswater Strikers Beanie or Scarf. One size fits all. Limited stock still available, only $25 each. Please reach out for any queries. Donโt forget all our other merchandiseโฆ Read more: WINTER MERCHANDISE - PROUD OF OUR WINNERS!
Congratulations to Eva, Denise, Murph and Joel for being recognised at the Knox City Council Sport and Leisure Awards. Eva won the Women in Sport Leadership Award within a large field of dedicated and impressive nominees. Her work over theโฆ Read more: PROUD OF OUR WINNERS! - ๐ฑ๐ ๐ ๐ฒ ๐ผ๐ด๐ถ๐ฐ ๐ณ๐ ๐ฐ๐
The Bayswater Strikers Mega Draw is by far our biggest and most popular event on the social calendar, so weโre giving you plenty of time to buy your tickets!$2000 is again up for grabs with a heap of other prizesโฆ Read more: ๐ฑ๐ ๐ ๐ฒ ๐ผ๐ด๐ถ๐ฐ ๐ณ๐ ๐ฐ๐ - MINIROOS COACHING CERTIFICATEPreparations for our big project to launch juniors at Shark Park in 2024 continues with Football Victoria putting on a Miniroos Coaching Certificate (up to 8yo) for our first intake of junior coaches next month. We look forward to learningโฆ Read more: MINIROOS COACHING CERTIFICATE
- CHECKING IN ON EACH OTHER
It was a great opportunity to sit down with a number of club members to talk about mental health and how we can look out for each other. on Tuesday night online. A facilitator presented to our group and talkedโฆ Read more: CHECKING IN ON EACH OTHER - OP SHOP DRESS UP NIGHT
Saturday 24 June – 7pm – GTR. Get to your closest Op Shop or grab out your funkiest or dorkiest outfit, because weโre dressing up!Weโre super excited for our next social event at Guy Turner! Get on down for aโฆ Read more: OP SHOP DRESS UP NIGHT - GET TO KNOW MAX!
This week for our player profile, from the Menโs Senior Team, we have reigning best and fairest winner, Max. A hard working and passionate player, letโs learn a bit more about him! - CONGRATS TO OUR NOMINEES!
Magnificent to see Denise, Murph and Eva nominated for Knox City Council Sport and Leisure Awards for their volunteer service at Shark Park โญ๏ธ โญ๏ธ โญ๏ธ Also, be rude not to mention current player and assist-machine Joel who has beenโฆ Read more: CONGRATS TO OUR NOMINEES! - LOOKING AFTER OURSELVES AND EACH OTHER
ONLINE SESSION – Tuesday 6th June 7pm Shark Park has always been a place that everyone takes care of each other and it is important every now and again to have a think about mental health and how important itโฆ Read more: LOOKING AFTER OURSELVES AND EACH OTHER - A-LEAGUE GF / FA CUP FINAL
After our 3 big cup fixtures this Saturday, come back to GTR to watch the A-League Grand Final and FA Cup Final on the big screen. Dinner will be provided and we look forward to seeing you there. - GET TO KNOW LAURA!
We will be posting player profiles through the season, so you can get to know more about our wonderful players and what makes this club so special. To kick us off, letโs get to know on one of our womenโsโฆ Read more: GET TO KNOW LAURA! - BSSC EVENTS CALENDAR
Get your calendars out and block out these dates, weโre ready for some fun! Keep an eye out for further details on each event as they get closer! - 2023 SEASON SPONSOR – AGEM FENCING
With our 2023 season underway and Round 2 to begin this Saturday, Bayswater Strikers Soccer Club is pleased to announce support from Alex and the team at AGEM Fencing. The partnership for the 2023 season will see AGEM Fencing signageโฆ Read more: 2023 SEASON SPONSOR – AGEM FENCING - WOMENS AND RESERVES SEASON PREVIEW
- SENIORS – SEASON PREVIEW
The senior men take on Healesville SC in round one Saturday at our new home, Park Ridge Reserve at 3pm. The squad has been training well and is keen to start with three points. Gerardo and Chang are looking forwardโฆ Read more: SENIORS – SEASON PREVIEW - 2023 SEASON SPONSOR – RAE-LINE
As we count down the days until kick off for season 2023 this Saturday, Bayswater Strikers Soccer Club is excited to announce the continued support from the team at Rae-Line. The partnership for the 2023 season will see Rae-Line signageโฆ Read more: 2023 SEASON SPONSOR – RAE-LINE - TRIVIA NIGHT!
Please come along and support the club for our first event at Guy Turner Reserve for the year! Saturday 29 April – 6pm doors, 7pm start. Fill out the form below with your name and team details to confirm yourโฆ Read more: TRIVIA NIGHT! - GET KITTED OUT IN THE BLUE AND RED
With the start of the season fast approaching, itโs time to get your game day team wear organised! @macron has a great new range of BSSC gear, with 25% off for all club members and delivered straight to your door!โฆ Read more: GET KITTED OUT IN THE BLUE AND RED - BOONGALLA GROUP – 2023 SEASON SPONSOR
With our 2023 season a little over a week away, we are pleased to announce the continued support of Boongalla Group and weโre delighted to have Richard and his team on board for the season. Their ongoing support for Bayswaterโฆ Read more: BOONGALLA GROUP – 2023 SEASON SPONSOR - FINAL PRESEASON HIT OUT TODAY
Bayswater v Berwick2pm KO๐Narre Warren South P-12 College, Amberley Park Drive, Narre Warren South (synthetic) Our senior squad rounds out a productive preseason with a solid test v Berwick today on Easter Saturday. With one week until our first roundโฆ Read more: FINAL PRESEASON HIT OUT TODAY - NEMO JOINS VCFA WOMENโS BOARD
We would like to congratulate our own Ann-Marie (pictured right after our 2017 BFA Cup win) who has been elected to the leagueโs womenโs board. It is fantastic to see players bring their experience to help drive the game forwardโฆ Read more: NEMO JOINS VCFA WOMENโS BOARD - UNDEFEATED IN THE CUP!
Training continues tomorrow at Park Ridge Reserve as normal at 10am as we continue our preseason program. Well done to the senior squad who were unbeaten today in the VCFA Preseason Cup drawing 0-0 v Rising Tekkers, 0-0 v Maroondahโฆ Read more: UNDEFEATED IN THE CUP! - OUR NEW HOME
It was fantastic to get on to our new home for 2023, Park Ridge Reserve in Rowville, last Wednesday. The players worked hard in a great game-simulation session on an excellent floodlit pitch, things are coming along nicely. We willโฆ Read more: OUR NEW HOME - DJANGO AND KEITH TAKE CHARGE OF RESERVES AND THIRDS
Bayswater Strikers are delighted to confirm the appointments of Django Birrell and Keith Shepherd as our Reserveโs and 3rds coaches for the upcoming season. Django has been with the club for many years and has made great contributions both onโฆ Read more: DJANGO AND KEITH TAKE CHARGE OF RESERVES AND THIRDS - ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฏ ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐ผ๐ป ๐ฆ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ป๐๐ผ๐ฟ – ๐ &๐ ๐๐๐๐ผ๐บ๐ผ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ
As we continue to build on our season preparations, weโre delighted to announce the continued support of M&L Automotive. Having the support from both Matt & Lisa at Bayswater Strikers, both on and off the field, is a huge assetโฆ Read more: ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฏ ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐ผ๐ป ๐ฆ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ป๐๐ผ๐ฟ – ๐ &๐ ๐๐๐๐ผ๐บ๐ผ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ - BSSC Season Launch
Lets get the season started with some Barefoot Bowls! Come on down for some fun, to say hi to our new coaches and catch up with teammates, old and new. Where: Bayswater Bowls Club, 43 Phyllis Street, Bayswater Date: Saturdayโฆ Read more: BSSC Season Launch - SAMMY SIGNS FOR STRIKERS LADIES COACH
*** ๐ช๐ข๐ ๐๐ก๐ฆ ๐๐ข๐๐๐ – ๐ฆ๐๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ก ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฏ *** Bayswater Strikers are pleased to announce the appointment of Samantha Gemenis as our womens coach for the 2023 season. Sammy has been a wonderful player at the club for over 15 years andโฆ Read more: SAMMY SIGNS FOR STRIKERS LADIES COACH - BAYSWATER 3 BAYSWATER 1
Our preseason continues with intraclub matches at Monbulk Regional Soccer Centre. It was a good hit out on Sunday with close to 40 players playing 11v11 and other small sided games. The large game finished 3-1 with some nice goalsโฆ Read more: BAYSWATER 3 BAYSWATER 1 - BUNNINGS BBQ FOR BAYSIE
Come down to Bunnings Bayswater this Sunday 5th February and support the club by buying a sausage or two and having a chat to our dedicated volunteers. - PRE-SEASON IN FULL SWING
We are off and running for season 2023 with new coach Gerardo putting the players through their paces. 40 players kicked off the first session and it was great to see a number of new faces coming down for aโฆ Read more: PRE-SEASON IN FULL SWING - COME JOIN US IN 2023!
Pre-season training for senior men and women starts next Sunday from 10am, 15th January, at Sasses Avenue Reserve and weโre pumped to get underway with our new coach in 2023! We invite players of all ages and experience to joinโฆ Read more: COME JOIN US IN 2023! - GERARDO SOTO TAKES THE REINS
The club is thrilled to announce the appointment of Gerardo Soto to coach our senior program in 2023. We welcome him to the club and look forward to working with him throughout an exciting season for the club as weโฆ Read more: GERARDO SOTO TAKES THE REINS - Head Coach Wanted – BSSC Senior Women
Bayswater Strikers are seeking a Head Coach for the 2023 season for our Senior Women’s team in the Victorian Churches Football Association. This is a paid role for the season, negotiable as appropriate to the relevant experience of the successfulโฆ Read more: Head Coach Wanted – BSSC Senior Women - 2022/2023 Committee and Thank You to Rook and Eva
Planning for next season has started with the members electing a new-look committee at the recent AGM. We thank those who are continuing and welcome a number of fresh faces. The 2022/2023 committee is as follows: Nick King (President), Davidโฆ Read more: 2022/2023 Committee and Thank You to Rook and Eva - BSSC Seeking Head Coach – Senior Men
Bayswater Strikers are seeking a Head Coach for the 2023 season for our Senior Men’s team. The club competes in the Victorian Churches Football Association with three established senior menโs teams and a womenโs team. It is an exciting timeโฆ Read more: BSSC Seeking Head Coach – Senior Men - End of an Era
๐ง๐ต๐ฎ๐ป๐ธ ๐ฌ๐ผ๐ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ธ ๐ ๐๐ฟ๐ฝ๐ต๐ The Bayswater Strikers Soccer Club has been informed of the official retirement (from coaching) by Mark Murphy. We as a club cannot thank โMurphโ enough for the tireless effort and contribution he has put in throughoutโฆ Read more: End of an Era
Bayswater Strikers Soccer Club 