In 2023 Balgownie Juniors had over 600 boys and girls playing in 67 different teams in the Football South Coast Competition. With players in age groups ranging from U6’s to U17’s we are the largest junior club in the Football South Coast Northern League and have produced many fine players, some going onto represent Australia.
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# A circa $825,000 inc GST Judy Masters Ground 3 and Ground 4 Major Drainage and Irrigation upgrade project kicked off this morning which will see Judy Masters Oval busy with tractors and major earthwork equipment for the next couple of weeks.![]()
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-> A massive shoutout and thanks to the City of Wollongong for awarding the "Sports Ground Drainage and Irrigation" tender (T1000109) to Green Horticultural Group for $1,547,167.60 inc GST as per Council Resolution on 9th October 2023, with the project specification including major works at three locations including: Judy Masters Oval (Balgownie) Lakelands Oval (Dapto) and Cawley Park Oval (Russell Vale). ![]()
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-> A massive shoutout and thanks to the NSW Government Football Legacy Fund Round 1 which contributed $63,845.97 to Wollongong City Council and ultimately this project.![]()
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-> Based on a square meterage analysis of the 3 ovals Tender Specification, Judy Masters Oval work equates to over 46% of the drainage square meters and also will see very large water tanks installed too. ![]()
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-> Exciting times for all users of Judy Masters and please know we are actively working with Wollongong City Council, the NSW Government, the Australian Government, Football South Coast and Football NSW trying to find a funding source at a similar level so that Wollongong City Council can complete an Amenity Block / Female Changerooms / Male Changerooms and Toilet block upgrade project too. ![]()
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# Notice of 2023 AGM - Our Annual General Meeting will be held next Monday 20th November from 7pm to 8pm at the Judy Masters Clubhouse - 17 Para Street, Balgownie.![]()
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-> The AGM is a great meeting to attend if you are interested in being more involved in the 2024 Season. To attend please RSVP at the Online Registration Form here: forms.office.com/r/DEvc5vsMZG![]()
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-> With outstanding results on the field this year, a massive Wollongong City Council Capital Works Drainage and Irrigation improvement project about to start on Judy Masters Ground 3 and Ground 4 in December, record numbers of families attending the 4 recent presentation events for our Mini Roos and Graded Teams, the boost to the sport from the Womens World Cup and the Matildas capturing the heart of the nation, we are expecting record growth in terms of numbers of players and teams in January when registration for the 2024 Season opens. ![]()
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-> As such we warmly welcome any new Parents, Grand Parents and Supporters who have time and or an interest in being more involved in the 2024 Season to attend next week's AGM which is a great first step to hearing and seeing what is involved and identifying how you might be able to help.![]()
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# CHAMPION of CHAMPIONS! Balgownie 2 - Eschol Park 0. ![]()
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Congratulations to our U14 boys who late this morning became Football NSW U14 Champion of Champions, with a first half goal from Joel Buckley to move ahead 1-0 then midway through the second half Sam Burke scored with a towering header to send it 2-0, which is how it finished. ![]()
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# With such history in the Balgownie Village, Balgownie Museum and Balgownie Judy Masters Clubhouse this team deservers special individual acclaim for delivering the quadrella, an undefeated season and creating history for Balgownie today. ![]()
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# Balgownie Junior Football Club - U14 Champion of Champions - 2023 #![]()
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1 Tristan Pradhitama (captain)![]()
2 Mitchell Lynam![]()
3 Eli Bate ![]()
4 Tomoki Henderson![]()
5 Oliver Smede![]()
6 Ben Garbutt![]()
7 Oscar Holden Kim![]()
8 Sam Ugonotti![]()
9 Henry Sargeant![]()
10 Luke Green![]()
11 Samuel Burke![]()
12 Harrison Faulks![]()
13 Francisco Martin![]()
14 Jacob Donev![]()
15 Joel Buckley![]()
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Coach: Earle Canvin![]()
Manager: Paul Lynam![]()
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-> Well done and a massive shout out to each and everyone of you listed above. The four trophies you have won for your hard work, technical excellence and brilliant play right across 2023 will forever hold a special place on the top shelf in the Judy Masters Clubhouse.![]()
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# For further historical context please note this team are the 9th Balgownie team to win the Football NSW Champion of Champions joining:![]()
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U10 - Balgownie (1990)![]()
U11 - Balgownie (1991)![]()
U12 - Balgownie (1992)![]()
U14 - Balgownie (2008)![]()
U15 - Balgownie (2009)![]()
U11 - Balgownie (2009)![]()
U12 - Balgownie (2010)![]()
U13 - Balgownie (2011)![]()
U14 - Balgownie (2023)![]()
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Earlier in the season they became the 2nd Balgownie team to win the Football NSW State Cup:![]()
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U16 - Balgownie (2013)![]()
U14 - Balgownie (2023)![]()
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but they stand as a very special team with the unique honour of being the 1st ever Balgownie team to win the following four trophies all in the same season (2023):![]()
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1) Football South Coast U14 Minor Premiership![]()
2) Football South Coast U14 Grand Final Winners![]()
3) Football NSW U14 State Cup Winners![]()
4) Football NSW U14 Champion of Champions![]()
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- Photo 1 to 10: The final whistle and the Ceremony![]()
- Photo 11 to 25: The players with the Cup and their families![]()
- Photo 26 to 43: The players emerging from the tunnel and walking onto the field.![]()
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Balgownie Junior Football Club Incorporated ABN: 91 822 455 631
Clubhouse: 17 Para Street, Balgownie, 2519
Postal Address: PO Box 157, Fairy Meadow, NSW 2519