Soccer Sharks swim with the tide
Soccer is all about strategy. Formations, set pieces and substitutions are key to a club’s on-field success. Joe Mottola, the President of Beaumaris Soccer Club, said:
“As the soccer juggernaut continues to roll on in Australia, the growth of the sport is now clearly evident at all levels. We, at Beaumaris Soccer Club, are part of this amazing growth of the world game.”
The Beaumaris Soccer Club has had to apply an off-field strategy as well, in order to keep up with the local interest in soccer. Between the years of 2004 and 2007, participation in the sport has grown by 43% in the Bayside region.
In order to harness this opportunity, the Club has garnered the services of some big-time players.
The squad includes the Bayside Council, the City of Kingston, Sport and Recreation Victoria and the Football Federation Victoria. With funding and support coming from the state Government and the Football Federation of Victoria, this all-star team plan to implement the Regional Soccer Strategy in the heart of Bayside.
“As the popularity of the game grows, local councils have to deal with totally new issues within the sport,” says Mottola. “Suitable playing surfaces being a major one.”
“Bayside Council has been magnificent in this respect. We’ve been awarded a Government grant to develop a new pitch at Sandringham Secondary College on Reserve Road. We’re also negotiating for the creation of several pitches to cater for our incredible growth with junior and women’s teams.”
When a club is developing and succeeding off the pitch, it helps when they have success on the pitch. This year, the Beaumaris Sharks Senior Men’s team won their division, and were promoted to the Provisional League.
“It’s been an incredibly productive year at Beaumaris Soccer Club in 2008,” Joe reflected. “We’re really looking forward to another incredibly successful season in 2009″.
“I take this opportunity to say a special thanks to all our great volunteers, parents, sponsors, Bayside Council and the committee, who all work countless hours to help run a magnificent club at all levels.
If you would like to get involved with the Beaumaris Soccer Club, go to the club’s website at www.beaumarissc.com.au
Please note that 2010 soccer season enrolments are happening NOW. Refer to the website for further details. Registrations with payment close on 7th February 2010. Earlybird discount closes on 7th January 2010. Don’t be disappointed – register now. With the Soccer World Cup happening in 2010 the level of interest in soccer is high.
The Beaumaris Community Bank® Branch of Bendigo Bank is a proud sponsor of the Beaumaris Soccer Club. Go Sharks!!
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