A Booming Black Rock Is Looking To Bolster It's Football and Netball Ranks (Register Your Interest)

Black Rock Football Netball Club could well be Bayside's best kept secret as a community club. The most recent winner of the Southern Football Netball League's Best Run Club award, they field three Senior Football sides and three Senior Netball teams. In 2018 the Jets will be launching an Under 19s football side. President John Burke says that BRFNC want to be part of a solution to keeps young men involved in sport and the local community. Noting a worrying trend of 18 and 19 year olds that are missing out on selection each week at many of the established clubs in the Bayside area. "By launching an Under 19s that is inclusive of all skill levels and backgrounds, we plan to keep more players involved in the game. Our club is built on bringing your mates down and making new ones, it's a fantastic social outlet." said Burke. Are you looking for an opportunity to play Under 19s in 2018? Contact President John Burke (0497 757 655) or register your interest here. The club have also been breaking new ground with their "Who's Your Wingman?" campaign. Aimed at promoting mental health awareness. They hold events with guest speakers, promote and encourages members to talk to each other and look out for one another. And in 2018 there will be a focus on training up key club personal in the mental health space. The Jets Netball program continues to be a driving force behind it's growth and culture. Established in 2013 with a single team of friends with connections to the club and it's footballers, the 'Jetballers' have truly established their own identity and stamp on the club. Notably, 5 out of the club's 12 board members represent the netball side of the club. Dani Forward was part of the inaugural side and regularly offers her insights on the SFNL's 'Nothing But Net' radio podcast. She's been a driving force in recruiting players through all avenues and building a sense of identity and what it means to represent Black Rock. All while maintaining a focus on blending the football and netball sides of the club. Looking to join a Saturday netball club in 2018? We are looking for players across all division. Contact Dani Forward (0415 435 132) or register your interest here. The club's culture and values continue to be a the forefront of their success. Vice President Andrew Ferguson says that "We don't have a junior program for either football or netball, so everyone that comes to the club is from a different background. As a result, we've got a very welcoming and diverse culture. Everyone is on an equal footing." "We're a relatively small club with a really good culture. We get a lot of guys and girls bringing their mates down and they generally end up sticking around." said Jake, who also runs weekly fines after a Thursday night training. These often involve hilarious photoshops and uncanny lookalikes sent in by players. Jack, who plays in the Thirds week in week out says he "loves how tight knitted the group is on and off the field. The club is my second family and the culture around the club exceeds every over club I've been involved with". Heading into his fourth season at the club, Senior player Tom Dalton says Black Rock is “A very welcoming family orientated club, which ensures every member feels apart of the journey”. Register Your Interest To Join As A Player [contact-form-7 id="4053" title="Play Football At Black Rock"]