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GC SUNS attend the Ormeau Fair
The Gold Coast SUNS was a proud attendee at the Ormeau Fair on the weekend.
Organised by Lions International, the Ormeau Fair has grown from strength to strength since its humble beginnings in 2004. Nowadays close to 10,000 people enjoy the two-day traditional country fair.
The Gold Coast SUNS promotions team’s kicking and handball target drew quite a crowd, so too GC SUNS players Karmicheal Hunt, Michael Coad and Jack Hutchins who signed autographs and chatted with locals.
Their attendance at the event was a coup for local juniors club Ormeau Bulldogs. From all reports the GC SUNS presence helped the Bulldogs sign up plenty of potential junior players for the 2011 season.
Ormeau is located in the Gold Coast’s Northern Growth Corridor, a part of the Gold Coast set to receive special attention from the GC SUNS - the club resolved early on in its life to commit time and resources towards the encouragement of community participation in the region.
GC SUNS visit Junior clubs for Pie Night
All of the GC SUNS players are out in the Community tonight, visiting Junior clubs all the way along the Coast and participating in “Pie Night”.
The traditional Pie Night will be a great way for the GC SUNS players to meet junior players, fans and members before the end of the Junior club season which is fast approaching.
Players will be signing autographs and assisting coaches with training as part of their visit to the 11 Junior clubs.
Community Programs Officer Corey Bell said “The players are really looking forward to getting out in the Community amongst the Junior players and families this week before the season ends, mainly to say thank you for their overwhelming support this season”.
The players will be at clubs from 4.30 – 5.30 pm.
Rex Liddy and Karmichael Hunt visit their old schools
Rex Liddy was invited back to his original school of three years St Peters College in Brisbane’s West. Liddy addressed members of the schools AFL team that are currently playing in the AFL Qld Independent AFL private schools competition.
He spoke about his journey from Hopevale to St Peters and then to the Gold Coast SUNS. The visits were also part of the players development, learning how to speak in front of peers is great experience.
Karmichael Hunt visited Churchie which is where he went to school in Grade 11 and 12. Hunt Spoke to the students from Churchie that are currently playing in the AFL Qld Independent AFL private schools competition.
He spoke about his journey to the Broncos at a young age, discipline at training and being a Churchie boy. He also spoke about not being interested in AFL in Grade 11 but having an interest in “Giving AFL a go” in Grade 12 and having a great time.
Hunt wished players all the best for the season and answered a lot of questions. Coincidentally one of the players in the group of 30 or 40 odd was none other than Darryl White Jr (son of Darryl White from the Brisbane Lions).
Gold Coast Suns Connect with Homeless
The Gold Coast SUNS gave its support to the Gold Coast’s 2300 homeless by lending a hand this year’s Homeless Connect Day at Albert Waterways Community Centre last month.
Homeless Connect Day is organised by the Gold Coast Homelessness Network. Now in it’s third year, it’s an annual event aimed at bringing together volunteers, government and agency workers so homeless people or people living close to the poverty line can be connected to vital services.
Eight SUNS staff members were there to offer hands-on help at this year’s event. The SUNS Promotions team was also on deck with its giant inflatable field and to offer up plenty of giveaways. The club also took the opportunity to deliver twelve overflowing bins worth of donated goods collected by the families and friends of staff over preceding weeks.
GC players support Talent Juniors at awards night
Gold Coast SUNS Players Daniel Harris and Rory Thompson were on hand to support Junior players at the Gold Coast Stingrays Annual Awards night held at the Southport Sharks this week.
Harris and Thompson (who is a previous Stingrays player) presented awards and spoke to the 200 plus strong crowd about how the GC SUNS are going and what opportunities now exist for talented Juniors.
GC SUNS join in the fun at All Saints
The Gold Coast SUNS Promotions team joined in the fun of the All Saints Fair this weekend with the Giant inflatable target this weekend.
Close to 10,000 people were in attendance in one of the biggest school fairs on the Gold Coast that is held each year.
SUNS part of the environment
The Gold Coast SUNS will this week lend a helping hand towards the environment, in the lead up to National Tree Day which will be held on the 30th July 2010.
Planet Ark, together with assistance from Toyota national dealer network, encourages people from all age groups and communities across the country, to come together and plant trees to repair and restore Australia’s landscape.
Gold Coast SUNS players Alik Magin, Michael Coad and Ruck Coach Jeff White will assist young students from Trinity College Primary School to plant trees that have generously supplied by Grand Motors Toyota on the Gold Coast.
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Homeless Connect with GC SUNS
GC SUNS were able to “Connect” literally with the Youth Homeless this weekend when the team from Homeless Connect were on hand to raise awareness and funds for Homeless Connect Day on August 4.
Liz Fritz, Amanda Wright and Jennifer Grainger were joined by GC SUNS players Trent Mc Kenzie and Roland Achee at the gate of the GC SUNS home game and managed to raise $500 on the day in only a few hours with fans and members generously donating.
GC SUNS on Sunrise
Dolphin Cove at Seaworld on a perfect winter’s morning was the scene for Sunrise sports presenter Mark Beretta on Friday as Channel 7’s Sunrise program did its bit to help celebrate the announcement of Gold Coast SUNS new name, guernsey and club song.
Beretta completed his sports crosses live from the event, one of which even managed to incorporate a stirring rendition of ‘The SUNS of the Gold Coast Sky’.
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Sun shines on Junior SUNS
The GC SUNS players and GC SUNS Promotions team were overwhelmed with close to 120 Junior members attending the clubs first ever Junior Members Super clinic.
The young Suns took part in a multitude of activities that in the Giant inflatable skill target, inflatable field and goal kicking competition to name a few.
The participants all received a GC SUNS showbag, participant certificate and sausage sizzle as part of the experience.
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GC SUNS Players learn about domestic violence
The Gold Coast SUNS players and staff were on hand to hear from Gold Coast Prevention Centre of Domestic Violence representative and long time expert in the area, Donna Justow.
As part of our clubs commitment under the respect and responsibility banner, Donna spoke to the group about awareness of domestic violence and also the different levels of this.
The club will continue to work with the GC Prevention Centre of Domestic Violence in a strong partnership to continue to raise the awareness of this big issue that impacts the Gold Coast.
SUNS Superclinic at Cazalys Stadium
The Gold Coast SUNS team were mobbed by hundreds of keen fans and members when they took part in a Superclinic at Cazalys Stadium on Sunday morning.
The Superclinic was part of the clubs three day visit in Cairns based around the game on Saturday and the promotional tour of Far North Queensland that is part of the clubs Academy zone.
SUNS up in Cairns
Gold Coast Suns players participated in an after match signing session with close to 200 fans and members who stayed around until after the game.
The Gold Coast Suns went on to win the game against the Bendigo Bombers in Cairns by 1 point after a kick at goal by Zac Smith got them across the line.
GC Suns player and Cairns product Rex Liddy (in photo) also donated his boots after the game to the Cairns Junior AFL league who will auction these off at the end of the year and all proceeds will go back into the development of the game at Junior Level.
Huge turnout at Townsville clinic
Townsville’s world-class Tony Ireland Stadium was a sea of tumbling footballs, team colours and smiling faces at a Gold Coast Football Club Superclinic yesterday afternoon.
The clinic, one of several GCFC regional promotional events taking place in the lead up to the club’s game against Bendigo Bombers in Cairns on Saturday, was attended by as many as 400 local junior footballers, some of whom had travelled hundreds of kilometres to take part.
High profile GCFC recruit Karmichael Hunt was there to meet and greet participants and offer a few words of advice. Afterwards he patiently signed hundreds of autographs and posed for photographs.
Later, a cluster of talented 14 to 18 year old juniors from Townsville and Mackay enjoyed an hour-long training session led by Gold Coast Football Academy Manager, Andrew Johnson.
GCFC Promotions team regional tour
Photos of the Promotions team in Rockhampton Tuesday and Wednesday where they were swamped by participants and local media. The inflatable football field and skill gallery were a big hit with all who attended!
The team are in Townsville today and will be joined by GCFC player Karmichael Hunt, Community Program Officer Corey Bell and GCFC Talent Academy Manager Andrew Johnson.
The guys will take part in a Junior League fundraising event to raise funds for local clubs in the region they will then head to Tony Ireland Stadium for a Superclinic at 4:00pm before hosting an Academy Training session for elite players in the region from 5:00pm until 6:00pm.
Stay tuned for more photos and updates!
GCFC Promotions team put in a “Marathon Effort”
The Gold Coast Football team were joined by literally thousands of participants who had either supported or run the one of the many events that make up the Gold Coast Marathon.
With over 23,000 participants taking part in the event in 2010 – the promotions team were on hand to assist by providing an opportunity for many who were spectators (or who had competed and were keen to warm down) to take part in the activity on the giant inflatable skill gallery.
The club also provided the GC Marathon one of the major prizes for the schools competition which went to the school with the most entries. The prize consisted of GCFC promotions team and players at their school and receiving giveaways including GCFC team posters.
Karmichael meets junior AFL players
It was a day young footballer from Pacific Pines junior Australian Rules club will never forget – a meeting with and a photo with GCFC recruit Karmichael Hunt.
Young Matt had won the main prize of the AFL Q Fair day that was held a few weeks ago, which included a chance to meet Karmichael after the game and have his photo Karmichael as well.
Matt did not miss the opportunity to bring along a few of his team mates from the rapidly growing Pacific Pines Junior club.
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Big turnout greets GCFC Promotions team
The Gold Coast Football club were out Southport this weekend for the match against Box Hill.
The Promotions team were greeted by hundreds of keen and willing participants who were eager to get inside the inflatable field before going on to watch the GCFC play.
GCFC in Lismore to celebrate NAIDOC
The Gold Coast Football Club Promotions team joined the AFL Queensland staff in Lismore to give young student an AFL experience on the inflatable equipment.
Overall 700 students took part in the visit from various schools all over the Northern Rivers region as part of the regions Naidoc celebrations.
GCFC at the Mudgeereba Show
The Gold Coast Football Club were out in the community this weekend, participating in the annual Mudgeereba Show.
Promotions team leader Harley Hollonds, was on stage as part of the day where the club gave away posters, supporters packs and stickers to those who ventured out to the iconic Gold Coast event.
NAIDOC week celebrations on Tamborine Mountain
Gold Coast Football Club were this week invited to be part of the Tamborine Mountain State Schools NAIDOC celebrations.
Players with an indigenous background that took part in the visit from the club included Roland Achee, Rex Liddy, Liam Patrick and Joey Daye.
The players took part in a formal information sharing session in front of 400 students which included talking about their tribe they came from, their indigenous experiences and sharing facts about their Aboriginal culture that many of the students and teachers were unaware of.
Patrick’s indigenous background includes being related to Melbourne superstar Liam Jurrah and Rex Liddy is the Cousin of North Queensland Cowboys Matt Bowen.
The highlight of the visit was when GCFC player Roland Achee surprised the big crowd that was on hand, with an impressive display of playing the didgeridoo which included a few special effects like the Kangaroo and the Boomerang.
The players and the GCFC promotions team then gave all 400 students and AFL experience, when all boys and girls took part in a clinic on the GCFC Promotions team’s giant inflatable field.
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GCFC Players inspire young Stingrays rep players
Four of the Gold Coast Football Clubs players took time out this week to pass on their experiences as players coming through the Talent program, in which 3 of the players had previously come through the AFL Queensland Talented Player pathway, with the other coming through the TAC Cup system.
Players Todd Grayson and Matt Fowler were guest speakers and presented players with their Stingrays Jumper in the north of the Gold Coast for the Northern Stingrays Under 14’s and Zac Smith and Matt Shaw were also on hand to present the players from the southern end of the Gold Coast with their jumpers as part of the Under 14 Southern Stingrays side.
GCFC supports Junior Players in AFL Q Fair at Carrara
The Gold Coast Football Club were out in force over the weekend to support Junior players in a new initiative introduced by AFL Queensland, to encourage players to make the jump from Auskick to Junior Club Football.
The “AFL Q Fair” concept saw over 100 participants take part in a carnival day, where young Auskick participants got to play games on the inflatable field, get autographs from Gold Coast Football Club players and receive give away’s from the Gold Coast Football Club Promotions team
Players Nathan Ablett, Joel Tippett, Jesse Haberfield, Jack Stanlake and Josh Milani were in attendance and signed hundreds of autographs for over an hour and they were joined by the local Junior AFL Clubs on the day who supporting the day
Young Pacific Pines Player Matt Major won the major prize on the day which included meeting GCFC player Karmichael Hunt with a few of his team mates.
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GCFC Promotions team – Out and About at Auskick
The Gold Cost Football Club Promotions team were out and about in the Community this week giving the young AFL participants of the Gold Coast a Gold Coast Football Club experience.
The team were spotted at the following schools during the week :
- · Biggera Waters PS
- · Somerset College
- · Assisi CC
- · Ormeau SS
- · St Andrews Lutheran College
- · Park Lake SS
- · Gilston PS
- · Jubilee PS
- · Guardian Angels PS
GCFC Promo Team and Players visit Pines Shopping Centre
Players Brandon Matera and Trent Mc Kenzie from the Gold Coast Football Club visited the Pines Shopping Centre this week with the GCFC Promotions team.
The players were out signing autographs and encouraging fans to take part in the handball competition with some great prizes on hand for those who took part.
GCFC support Mayors March!
The Gold Coast Football Club joined in the march for a good cause over the weekend, with the club participating in the Mayors March at Kurrawa park, raising the awareness and funds for Cerebral Palsy.
GCFC CEO Travis Auld and Head Coach Guy Mc Kenna took part and offered their support and took part in the event part beside the Mayor of the Gold Coast Ron Clarke and other well know Gold Coast Celebrities including Surf Star Hayley Bateup and Chief Lifeguard Warren Young.
The day raised over $2000 on the day and will with further fundraising will provide much needed funds which will contribute towards the construction of a purpose-built centre as an effective response to meet the needs of people with a disability now, and to provide for future growth.
Students Hunt for Karmichael interaction!
Gold Coast Football Clubs newest recruit Karmichael Hunt was over run with enthusiastic fans this week, when he headed out into the Community to his first ever AFL Auskick centre in the Northern Growth Corridor of the Gold Coast.
Hunt, who was joined by young team mates Jake Crawford and Liam Rutledge from the club, was swamped at the front gates of the Jubilee Primary school, as hundreds of young children were keen to get a signature, a high five or merely a glimpse at the man who plays his 3rd National level sport within 12 months, this weekend.
An Hunt didn’t let the kids down. In between ensuring everyone present got autograph, Karmichael was in amongst every activity going with the kids, which included goal kicking, marking and handballing activities before being the guest judge of a longest kick competition by the GCFC promotions team staff members.
Community Program Officer Corey Bell said “ To see so many children keen to get out on the oval and be Healthy and Active because of his involvement, that may not normally participate in any sport, is fantastic”.
The AFL Auskick program will see around 4000 participants take part on the Gold Coast in 2010 from around 80 centres and will see close to 30,000 through out Queensland which contributes significantly to the 170,000 children that participate Australia wide.
Charlie returns home
Over the weekend, GCFC vice-captain Charlie Dixon returned to his home town to present the naming of the Kookaburras U14’s players for the State Championships. The State Championships will be played at the end of the month on the Sunshine Coast.
Team Roadshow Out and About in the Northern Rivers
The Gold Coast Football Club’s Promotions team were down in the Northern Rivers region this week out amongst the boys and girls who were participating in the AFL Auskick program during Term 2.
The Promo team and players visited centres at Bilambil PS, Banora Point PS, Mt St Patricks PS, Lindisfarne PS and St James CPS were all participants took part in a Gold Coast Football Club experience and received GCFC posters and giveaway.
Saint Stephens College- SSC Olympics
The Gold Coast Football Club Promotions team were out in force at local Gold Coast school – Saint Stephens College on the weekend, where the club were supporting the SSC Olympics Fundraising event against FA Friedreich's Ataxia disease.
The SSC Olympics were the brainchild of organiser Mike Dwyer, who co ordinated the day to raise funds for (Friedreich's Ataxia Research Association) in which both his daughters have been effected by this little know disease.
Dwyer is also strongly linked to the club as he has played a significant part in the clubs short history, taking big man Charlie Dixon on board as a host Family for Dixons first 12 months.
The club were right behind the day which saw the Promotions teams major inflatable in action for all of the kids, GCFC Community Programs Corey Bell take part in the parents vs teachers and students basketball game and Bigman Charlie Dixon on hand to sign autographs for children and parents on the day.
Overall the day raised $50,000 towards the fight against Friedreich’s Ataxia disease.
All Girls Auskick
Gold Coast Football Club supporting All Girls Auskick
The Gold Coast Football Club were out in the community today encouraging girls to give AFL a go, as part of an “All Girls” Auskick centre, encouraging female participation of AFL through the AFL Auskick program.
GCFC Players Jake Crawford, Luke Shreeve, Liam Rutledge and Lewis Moss were special guests of the All Girls Auskick at Somerset College, a local co-educational school on the Gold Coast.
VFL Round 6
Gold Coast Football Club Promotions team were Out and About this week at the local VFL Game, where Gold Coast Football Club took on the Geelong team at Southport Sharks.
The Promo team were swamped by many “young” GCFC supporters who were keen to get inside the inflatable field and kick a few goals.
The day was capped off by Gold Coasts first win of the year in front of a big crowd by 28 points !!!!!!!
GCFC Players Hospital Visit Lifts Kids Spirits
The Gold Coast Football Club were guest visitors of the Gold Coast Hospitals Childrens ward this week, as part of the Hospitals Radio Lollipop program.
Radio Lollipop is an international organisation founded 25 years ago to provide care, comfort, play and entertainment for children and young people, primarily in hospitals. The service to children and young people is provided entirely by volunteers who have been especially selected, and trained to make a child’s stay in hospital more fun and less frightening.
GCFC Players Daniel Harris and Michael Coad took part in the visit which saw both of the players visit the wards of many of the children. The players provided a showbag and a GCFC football to each of the children, which will remain as a memento long after the players have left the hospital.
GCFC Community Programs Officer Corey Bell said: “ To see the joy on each of the children’s faces as the players entered the room, signified how important these visits are to the children and their families ”.
Rob Comer the Special Guest Coordinator at Radio Lollipop Gold Coast said: “This is one of the best visits we have ever had here at the Radio Lollipop. The children loved the Showbags and GCFC footies they received and thought both Michael and Daniel were amazing “.
The club look forward to supporting this program in the future and will be involved in the Radio Lollipop program that will begin at Pindara Private Hospital later this year.
For more information on Radio Lollipop click here.
Mothers Day Classic
The Gold Coast Football Club were out in the community last week to support one of the biggest events on the Coast over the weekend, the Mothers Day Classic Fun Run held at Main Beach.
With over 100,000 participants taking part throughout Australia, event organisers were overwhelmed with the 3000 participants who took part locally on the Gold Coast.
Numbers for the Classic have doubled since last years inaugural race which saw just over 1500 take part in the first week of May.
The Gold Coast Football Club were in full support on the day entering a team which amazingly included Head Coach Guy Mc Kenna, who took part in the 4 km run. Mc Kenna who seriously broke his leg in a freak training accident in March breaking both bones in his leg was remarkably able to complete the course along with a dozen other staff from the club who took part in the 4 or 8 km event.
GCFC will also donate $10 of every $45 adult membership purchased at the fun run to breast cancer research.
The club will continue on its theme of women in football in May, when next week it will sends out players out to Somerset College for an “All Girls” Auskick centre which will include over 50 participants using purely pink footballs receiving their all pink backpacks.
More photos can we found in the GCFC Gallery. Click here to view
GCFC Players present Jumpers
Players from the Gold Coast Football Club were invited guests at the Gold Coast Stingrays Under 16 Jumper Presentation held at the Mudgeereba AFC, in which the local Gold Coast team will take part in the Under 16 State Championships in early May.
David Swallow and Jack Hutchins were on hand to present jumpers to the players and guest speak to the boys and their families as part of the night.
VFL Round 4 GCFC V Casey Scorpions
The Gold Coast Football Club Promotions team were overwhelmed with participants wanting to get amongst the new inflatable this weekend at Southport.
The GCFC took on Casey Scorpions and players from the Labrador and Mudgeereba Juniors were part of the activities at half time on the day.
Member 5000!
The Gold Coast Football Club today celebrated reaching 5000 members by distributing free copies of the Gold Coast Bulletin with the new 2010 Team Poster.
The GCFC team including players Joel Tippett and Liam Rutledge were down at the Southport Mall this morning from 8:00- 9:00am. The 5000th Member Rowan Knowles, was also present to celebrate the milestone.
Membership Card Delivery
Gold Coast Football Club players Jesse Haberfield and Jack Stanlake along with some of the GCFC administration team were out in the Gold Coast Community this week as part of campaign to deliver membership cards in person.
The initiative has bought surprise and delight to many families on the Gold Coast over the past few weeks.
To become a member of the Gold Coast Football Club – click here
Mothers Day Classic & GCFC
GCFC Coach Guy Mc Kenna and Mothers Day Classic Organising Committee member Robyn Cameron took part in a media event promoting the GCFC’s support of the event and cause recently.
The Gold Coast Football Club will throw its support behind this year’s Mothers Day Classic Fun Run on Sunday, May 9 2010 by donating $10 of every $45 adult membership purchased on the day to breast cancer research.
The Mothers Day Classic, which attracts 90,000 participants nationwide, helps raise funds for the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
With this year’s Gold Coast fun run expected to attract 4000 runners, Mothers Day Classic Organising Committee Member Robyn Cameron, said she was delighted by GCFC’s commitment.
“We’re overwhelmed by the club’s support in the lead up to the run,” she said.
Thirteen GCFC staffers including McKenna will run in the event – so keep an eye out for team GCFC when your out and about over the weekend.
GCFC V Williamstown
The Gold Coast Football Clubs promotions team were out and about at the Gold Coast Football Clubs 2nd home game of the season against Williamstown at Broadbeach with the inflatable field in action.
Kids take on the parents
The Gold Coast Football Club Promotions team were out and about in club land this week, visiting the Coolangatta Junior Football Club for the annual Kids vs Parents game.
The exciting part for all participants this year was the promotions team had the brand new inflatable field to use which made it even more fun!
GCFC at Jumper Presentation night !
The Gold Coast Football Clubs Football Manager and 3 time priemership player Marcus Ashcroft and young GCFC player Luke Shrreve were out at the Under 16 Broadbeach Jumper presentation to present jumpers to the players, ahead of the 2010 season
Shreeve who was a former Broadbeach Junior had some words of encouragement along with Ashcroft.
Youth Homelessness matters to the GCFC
Gold Coast Football Club were out in the Community this week to support the annual Youth Homeless Matters Day as part of National Youth Week.
The Gold Coast Youth Service and the Project for Homeless youth teams set up 750 balloons adjacent to Bundall Rd outside the Council Chambers, to signify one balloon for every Youth that is Homeless on the streets of the Gold Coast each night
Chairman John Witheriff, Community Programs Officer Corey Bell and players Liam Rutledge and Joel Tippett were on hand to lend their support to raising the awareness of this silent and challenging problem of Youth Homelessness on the Gold Coast which is one of the GCFC’s 3 social responsibility area’s it is strongly committed to
The promotions team set up the giant inflatable field to give everyone in attendance a chance to have a shot at goal – even the Adults got involved !
To view more photos from Youth Homeless Matters Day click here
Mudgeeraba Family Fun Day
The GCFC Promotions team were out in the Community over the weekend, when they recently attend with the inflatable at the Mudgeeraba Family Fun Day that was held on Sunday 11th April.
There was a huge turn out of players, coaches and families who got together to take part in the festivities, before the kick off of another big season in 2010 and they had a great time!
VFL Round 1
Players from the Southport and Pacific Pines Junior Australian Football Clubs wore the Gold Coast Football Club jumper as they took part of the half time activity of the Gold Coast Football Club and Port Melbourne game.
Players from the Under 9 and Under 10 teams took part in the game, that provided for many of children “a once in a lifetime experience” in front of a very big crowd of over 2000 people.
Young GCFC fans got to also take part in their first real taste AFL thanks to the GCFC Promotions teams new “inflatable field” which was a huge hit with not only the kids but also the parents!
The promotions team will be in action with the inflatable field at all local games on the Gold Coast in 2010 and the club encourage all budding GCFC future stars to get along and take part in the fun and to test their skills.
Canungra Auskick Visit
GCFC Players Liam Rutledge and Jesse Haberfield showing young participants at the Canungra Auskick centre some of the finer points of the game.
Kingscliff PS Annual Sportathon
This week the GCFC promotions team headed down to the Kingscliff PS Annual Sportathon.
There were over 500 kids in attendance and the GCFC inflatable’s proved to be quite popular! The kids had a great time kicking the ball around and interacting with the promo team!
NAB Challenge- Fri 12th March
Before the Hawthorn Vs Brisbane NAB Challenge game at Southport Sharks, we had our handballing extravaganza!
Hamish Watts and Liam Rutledge came along to assist with the skills of the younger superstars.
GCFC takes part in Quiky Pro Charity event
Players and staff of the GCFC got a taste of the action this weekend as part of Surfing Queensland’s – Surf For Life event that was held at Snapper Rocks as part of the Quicksilver Pro event.
While 44 of the worlds best surfers fought it out in waves up to 5 ft only a few 100m away – GCFC players and staff took part with celebrities, sports stars and junior surf stars all for a good cause.
The club was represented by players Matt Shaw, David Swallow, Business Development Manager Sam Eustice and Community Programs Officer Corey Bell.
Each of the teams were made up of 3 surfers and heats were for 25 minutes which flowed into semi’s and then a final.
Community Programs Officer Corey Bell was fortunate to get through to the semi finals – but his team was pipped at the post by Paul Burt’s team by 1 point to advance to the final, where they eventually were crowned champions beating Ky Hurst’s team to take out the inaugural event.
Some of the celebrities included Channel 9’s Paul Burt, Channel 7’s Liz Cantor, Ky Hurst and Fox Sports Gary Belcher.
The day was about fun and raising funds for the Starlight Foundation and GCFC were proud to participate in this Inaugural Community event.
Surfing QLD CEO Craig Harland, Corey Bell & Sam Eustice of GCFC & Ironman Ky Hurst
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Coombabah Students take to the sand!
On Thursday the GCFC Promo Team took part in a sports excellence clinic for Coombabah High School students.
The session took place on the beautiful Burleigh Beach where there were 60 students rotating through a number of activities from AFL skills to learning how to surf.
GCFC Promo Team front man Harley looks on as a Coombabah student displays some very impressive tackling skills!
Sun, surf, sand & AFL - not a bad day school day for Coombabah High Students (& our Promo Team!).
Community Camping it!
This week the club spent Monday and Tuesday in the Northern Rivers region as part of the Gold Coast Football Clubs first Community Camp. This was part of the broader Telstra AFL Community Camp Initiative.
The event was a huge success as the club was able to provide a live open training session within the region for fans, members and media to attend, visit all Junior clubs within the entire region, raise well over $2000 for the local junior Northern Rivers League benefiting local clubs within the Community, educate, excite and entertain the local community through an open forum and camp dinner & visit in total close to 10000 participants in around 30 schools, clubs, hospitals within the Northern Rivers region.
The club would like to thank everyone involved!
Jake Crawford & Liam Rutledge speak to 200 kids from Bangalow Primary School
Jake Crawford & Liam Rutledge with kids from Murwullibah District Juniors
For the full Community Camp photo gallery click here.
Juniors Signon Day
GCFC players were out and about at local Junior AFL Clubs from Coomera to Coolangatta on Saturday to help promote Junior Sign-on Day.
Overall the day was a success and we even managed to capture some pics of the players with their fans:
Surfers Paradise Junior Sign-on Day - Rex Liddy, Brandon Matera, Jesse Haberfield & David Swallow.
Labrador Junior Sign-on Day - Sam Iles, Michael Gugliotta, Rolland AhChee & Liam Patrick
RACV ROYAL PINES FAMILY FUN DAY
The Gold Coast Football club promotions team were out and about in the Community as part of the RACV Royal Pines Family fun day recently.
Over 400 people were on hand throughout the day and participants took part in developing their handball and kicking skills with the Promotions teams on the Giant Inflatable.
GCFC players Jack Stanlake and club captain Marc Lock were on hand to give a helping hand to the many youngsters who took part and to hand out prizes and giveaways for those who took part.
GCFC take part in Australia Day celebrations at Evandale
The Gold Coast Football club were swamped recently at the Gold Coast City Council's Australia Day celebrations at the Evandale Council grounds at Bundall, with close to 30,000 Gold Coasters taking part in the celebrations across the day.
GCFC Players Jesse Haberfield and Michael Gugliotta braved the heat and were on hand to give the many GCFC fans some tips on how to hone their handball and kicking skills in the clubs Giant Inflatable and the promotions team were close at hand to reward those who took part, handing out prizes and giveaways.
Michael Gugliotta & Jesse Haberfield pose with fans.
Wet n Wild!!
This week the team hit Wet n Wild to join the fans & get amongst the school holiday festivities!
Healthy & Happy Kids!
Yesterday GCFC players David Swallow and Brandon Matera joined the GCFC promo team at the Police Citizen Youth Centre for some healthy and active school holiday fun. Over 100 kids were keen to learn more about health and fitness, while also taking part in plenty of activities throughout the day. This was a great initiative which aimed to raise awareness of childhood obesity and show kids that leading a healthy lifestyle can also be loads of fun!
Very happy kids with their GCFC showbags
Brandon Matera helps out with the handball challenge
GCFC thank AFL Gold Coast Juniors
On Sunday at the Annual AFL Gold Coast Juniors Conference, the Gold Coast Football Club presented AFLGCJ President Ian Barfoot with a signed jumper as a token of thanks for their support throughout 2009. We look forward to continuing a great relationship in 2010 and beyond!
GCFC Community Programs Officer Corey Bell & AFLGC Juniors President Ian Barfoot
GCFC hit Highland Reserve
The GCFC Roadshow made it’s way to the new Highland Reserve State School on a hot and stormy a Gold Coast day. GCFC player Jack Stanlake was there to answer questions from the kids as well as handing out some prizes.
Jack Stanlake &friend
Jack with the kids of Highland Reserve
Marymount College - Auskick
90 kids at the Marymount College Auskick Roadshow were treated to an appearance from GCFC captain Marc Lock and Deputy Vice Captain Jack Stanley who gave out prizes to each of the little Auskickers!
Jack Stanley with Auskickers!
Marc Lock with Auskickers!
Emmanuel College Auskick Roadshow
'GC' ventured down to Emmanuel College to check out the Auskick Roadshow. Over 70 super excited kids took part in this fun event.
GCFC Promo Team hit the Lismore Show
The GCFC Promo team and 'GC' headed South for the Lismore Show over the weekend, here are some pics of all the action...
The GCFC Promo Team going through the essentials of kicking and handballing with students.
GC shares in all the fun with the students.
GCFC hits Super GP for Students Day
The Gold Coast Football Club was right amongst the action on Thursday at Super GP Students Day!
The GCFC display stand was jam-packed with kids lining up to ask questions about the club, take part in handballing competitions, score loads of goodies, check out the images of the brand new stadium and get autographs from GCFC players Jack Stanlake and Jesse Haberfield.
As well as this the GCFC boys took to the stage to answer questions from students about what it takes to play sport at an elite level.
Here are some pics from the day...
GCFC players Jesse Haberfield & Jack Stanlake with students.]
Students flock to the GCFC display stand for some AFL fun!
All Saints Action
All Saints Anglican School students got a visit from the GCFC Promo Team this week as a reward for all their hard work playing AFL this year. Around 40 students took part in the fun and games and were rewarded with an essential GCFC goodie bag for their efforts.
GCFC Promo Team's Harley looks on as one student gets airborne!
The guys and girls show us their stuff at the inflatable kicking and handballing targets.
Corey Bell joins GCFC
Corey Bell has been appointed as GCFC's Community Development Officer.
Corey has worked for years as the AFLQ Game Development Manager and is looking forward to his new role with the club where he will be responsible for managing the community programs.
The Good Guys Robina VIP Night
Last night GCFC's Official Partner The Good Guys held a VIP sale at their Robina store. Hundreds of people were there to take advantage of the sale, and GCFC's Rory Thompson, Matt Storey and 'GC' the mascot were on hand to take part in some handballing comps inside the store!
Whilst their parents walked away with some fabulous new electronic appliances, the kids weren't empty handed with plenty of GCFC goodie bags given away! Keep your eyes open for Good Guys Helensvale 1st Birthday celebrations this weekend with huge discounts available and prizes to giveaway!
Juniors Grand Final Weekend!
What a weekend! Whilst the GCFC players were down in VIC playing in their first ever final, local GC AFL action was pumping!
The AFL Gold Coast Juniors Grand Finals were held at Broadbeach AFC on Saturday and Sunday and our GCFC Promo Squad was right amongst the action. It was a great weekend of thrills & spills on the field, as well as plenty of excitement around the concourse.
The Premiers were:
U/16 Division 1 -Southport Sharks
U/16 Division 2 - Burleigh Bombers
U/14 Division 1 - Surfers Paradise Demons
U/14 Division 2 - TWC Blues
U/12 Division 1 - TWC Blues
U/12 Division 2 - Surfers Paradise Demons
GCFC Partners Bank of Queensland and Hot Tomato were at the ground on Saturday for the big finale of their 'Footy Finatics' promotion. There were ten winners from the weekly on-air footy quiz who had to be at the ground on Saturday. All ten finalists had to sport a GCFC guernesy and one lucky winners guernsey number was randomly drawn by a BOQ representitive. The lucky winner was Bryan Ayton from Parkwood, who has won himself two tickets to the Toyota AFL Grand Final & Centre Square function, as well as flights and accommodation. Well done Bryan and thanks to the other contestants!
Here are some pics taken over the weekend....
GC Show
The GCFC Promo Sqaud spent Friday surrounded by ferry floss, ferris wheels and fans! The guys were mixing it with kids and their families who were lucky enough to score a day off thanks to the annual GC Show public holiday.
GCFC player Matt Storey and 'GC' the mascot were there to participate in the fun and games which included a kick-off. Here are some happy snaps captured throughout the day...
Broadwater Parklands Launch
'GC' and the lads from the GCFC Promotions Squad headed down to the launch of the brand new Broadwater Parklands yesterday for plenty of fun in the sun!
The day was a hit with hundreds of families heading to the new community destination. The GCFC team were on hand to demonstrate their AFL skills, host kicking and handballing competitions and also enjoying a chance to take in some of the other sites the venue has to offer, including a fantastic peer running out over the water. The new parklands are a great initiative for the GC community and we look forward to spending many more a sunny Sunday down by the water!
Family Day - GCFC v Bendigo Pioneers
Well it was all happening at GC Stadium today as a host of local footy fans poured through the gates to get behind their team in the second last GCFC home game for 2009! The family day concept meant there was plenty of fun for everyone with face painters and a balloon clown proving popular amongst the kids, as well as plenty of activities with the GCFC Promo Team happening throughout the morning.
There was plenty of footy action on-field with the Gold Coast defeating the Bendigo Pioneers in their TAC Cup Round 18 clash, meaning the guys are through to the finals in their inaugural year! Following the GCFC game local AFLQ champs Southport Sharks were successful in defeating the Northern Territory.
GC & friends at the Kids Zone!
Ormeau Fair
Matt Fowler & Joseph Daye attended the Ormeau Fair over the weekend. With approximately 8,000 people attending the event the boys were kept busy playing kick to kick & handing out prize packs to fans!
Joseph Daye & Matt Fowler with 'GC' and a little fan.
Southport Juniors Play at GCFC Game
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Yesterday Southport Sharks Juniors played at half-time to the Gold Coast Football Club TAC Cup game at GC Stadium, Carrara.
The Southport Sharks Under 10's sported GCFC mini league guernseys while they played and then cheered on the GCFC team as they returned to the field after their half-time break.
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GCFC Promo Team in South Ballina NSW
Today the Gold Coast Football Club Promo Squad headed to Empire Vale State School in South Ballina for an AFL Skills day.
Approximately 80 - 100 students took part and a great day was had by all.
Surfers Paradise Juniors Play At GCFC Game
Surfers Paradise Demons Under 10's played at half time to the GCFC game on Saturday at GC Stadium, Carrara. As part of a GCFC & AFLGC Juniors initiative, the kids wore GCFC mini league jumpers and then cheered the currect GCFC team back onto the ground after their half-time break. The Surfers Paradise & Labrador Tigers U 16's played a curtain raiser to the GCFC v Western Jets game.
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Surfers Paradise Under 10's cheer the GCFC players onto the ground. Surfers Paradise Under 10's players.
GCFC Players Launch Auskick at Coombabah
GCFC players Jake Crawford and Hamish Watts were on hand for an Auskick promotion at Coombabah last week.
Auskick begins Mon 20th July 09.
GCFC Players on 'Today'
Gold Coast Football Club GCFC players Zac Smith & Matt Fowler & our mascot 'GC' featured on The Today Show this morning.
The players had a kick with some fans & chatted to weatherman Steve Jacobs down at the beautiful Burleigh Beach.
Zac Smith & Matt Fowler sign autographs for fans. GC, Matt Fowler, Steve Jacobs (Today) & Zac Smith.
TXT4U Student Reporters Press Conference
Today a group of TXT4U student reporters took part in a mock press conference organised by AFLQ & GCFC.
The students were able to ask a panel of AFL sportsmen a number of questions about the past, present & future of AFL on the Gold Coast.
Troy Simmonds talking with the student reporters.
Super Skills Clinic
The 2009 Super Skills Clinic was held at Carrara Stadium on Tuesday 30th June and Thursday 2nd July.
Boys and girls between 7 and 12 years participated in this fun AFL experience during their school holidays. It included 2 days packed with fun, skills sessions and tuition from qualified AFLQ game development staff.
Richmond and Gold Coast Football Club players assisted with the drills and skills sessions, and 'GC' the GCFC mascot also made a couple of appearances for the kids.
GCFC at The Mudgeeraba Show
The Gold Coast Football Club’s mascot ‘GC' was among the thousands of people who flocked to the annual Mudgeeraba show. Joined with Hot Tomato, ‘GC' trekked through the showground to take part in the many activities that were held and also provided some activities of his own. Handball and kicking competitions were held at the AFL/Hot Tomato stall with numerous kids taking part. There were also showbags and many prizes handed out to the community.
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GC gives away some GCFC showbags. GC with some fans at the show.
GCFC Junior Club Experience
The Gold Coast Football club and AFL Gold Coast Juniors have joined together in a bid to endorse young kids to play AFL.
This is a move that sees GCFC players carrying out Auskick sessions at clubs all over the Coast, as well as providing the junior players with gifts, such as footballs and posters.
Todd Grayson, Charlie Dixon, and Troy Jameson headed to Pacific Pines Power Football club last Wednesday to hold the second session of the joint plan. Gerard Moore, Declan Bevan and Jack Stanley held the third session at the Labrador Tigers Football Club last Thursday.
