Swans are coming to Heffron- Tues 18th March

🚨 Swans Are Coming to Heffron! 🚨

We are pumped to have some Sydney Swans players visiting us on Tuesday, 18th March, and everyone’s invited!

⚡ Come down for a kick, a high five, and a sausage on the BBQ!
⚡ Bring your friends, family, and anyone keen to give AFL a go!
⚡ New to AFL? No worries! This is the perfect chance to check it out.

📍 Where: Heffron Park (Jersey Rd)
📅 When: Tuesday, 18th March
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
🎉 BBQ | Games | AFL Fun | Swannies ❤️🤍

Join us for this super fun event!! See you there! 🔴⚪

Champ Mouthguards visit Heffron, Wed 12th March

We’re excited to have CHAMP Mouthguards visiting us for custom mouthguard fitting service.

Fitting Details:

  • Date: Wednesday, 12th March
  • Time: From 4 PM
  • Location: Heffron Canteen (Jersey Road)

Product Options & Pricing (GST included):

  • ProCHAMP: $215 – Double layer, suitable for all sports.
  • Mouthguards for Braces: $250

Each mouthguard comes with a choice of colour and design, a sanitary box, lanyard, and the option to add initials and a mobile number on the inner side.

Health Fund Rebate: If you have private health insurance, you may be eligible for a rebate of up to 80%, depending on your coverage. The item number for checking with your provider is item#151.

Preparation for Fitting: To ensure a quick and efficient fitting session, please fill out our online reservation and payment form beforehand at this https://champmouthguards3.hpp.tillpayments.com (If the link does not open, please copy and paste it into your browser).

A paid tax invoice will be emailed to you once the service has been rendered as a requirement from HICAPs, which you can use to claim directly with your health fund provider.

For any inquiries regarding our mouthguards or services, or to book directly with the clinic, please visit their website at www.champmouthguards.com.

 

2025 Sponsors Info Night at Sugarcane Restaurant

Interested in being a club sponsor in 2025?  Thanks to one of our key sponsors, Sugarcane Coogee, you’re invited for some delicious refreshments and to learn more about Saints Sponsorship for season 2025.

Maroubra Saints is a parent-run community club that provides local boys and girls (aged 5-17) with the opportunity to learn and play AFL in a safe, inclusive, and family-friendly environment.

Your sponsorship helps ensure that every child who wants to play AFL gets the chance to be part of our club, no matter their financial circumstances.  Sponsorship also helps provide our great club with equipment and resources we need to continue to give our kids a fantastic AFL experience.

With the new season only a few weeks away, we invite you to join us at our upcoming Sponsors thank you and information evening.

Join us and hear from current sponsors about the benefits for their business and hear the difference sponsorship makes to our club, which supports over 450 families.

  • Venue: Sugarcane Restaurant, 56 Carr St, Coogee
  • Date: Thursday 27th March
  • Time: 6.30pm – 8.30pm
  • RSVP: Dean: deanlangenbach71@gmail.com

Go the Saints!!

Join Feb Footy Challenge!!

🏉 Train Like Errol – Saints Feb Footy Challenge is Here! 🏉

Want to tour the Swans HQ, have a kick with Swans star and former Saints premiership player Errol Gulden, and get photos and signatures?

Here’s your chance! Errol is backing the Maroubra Saints Feb Footy Challenge to inspire the next generation of champions. He lives and breathes this ethos, always working on something to improve his game from a young age.

How to be in the running:
✔ Nominate a daily challenge to improve your skills, fitness, or strength.
✔ Commit to the work and share your progress through February.
✔ Be registered by 15th February to qualify for prizes!

Here are some ideas to kick things off:
👉 Skills: 100 touches a day, 50 opposite-handed handballs, or 20 overhead marks.
👉 Fitness or Speed: A lap of the oval, 10 sprints a day, or 3 reps of the Coogee stairs (if you know, you know!).
👉 Strength: 25 push-ups, sit-ups, or chin-ups, or a 1-minute plank.

Need ideas? Reach out to your coach for suggestions!

💪 Share your progress through the month to motivate your teammates, and remember, practice makes progress.

🔗 Fill out this quick form to join the challenge: https://forms.gle/BJFzGBzkhnUCZwZ27

Let’s get to work Saints! 💪

Thank You, Renee: Farewell to Our President

Thank You Renee

As we farewell Renee, who stood down from her role as President of the Maroubra Saints at our AGM, we want to take a this opportunity to thank Renee for extraordinary contributions over the past five seasons.  Her dedication, warmth, and tireless efforts have left an undeniable impact on the Saints community.

Leading by Example

Renee’s leadership style is honest and authentic. She never asks anyone to do what she hasn’t already done or would do herself, whether it’s managing the canteen, organising events, assisting with merchandise, supporting players and the wider community and so much more. Her hands-on approach has set a standard for authenticity and integrity, earning her trust and respect within the Saints community.

A passion for community

During her time, Renee has been a tireless advocate for inclusivity, player retention, and community building. Her efforts to create an inclusive and welcoming environment have strengthened the sense of community at our club. From grassroots initiatives to executive-level representation, Renee’s impact has been felt across every level of the Saints.

Renee’s joy in the everyday aspects of club life has been evident to the whole community. Whether connecting with members over the BBQ, running the uniform shop, or chatting with players and families, she is at nearly all home games and has fostered a true sense of community.

Living the game

Her commitment to understanding and supporting the sport extended to taking up AFL herself in her mid-40s—a true reflection of her enthusiasm and dedication.

A Commitment to be Celebrated

While many Presidents step down after three years, Renee graciously stayed on for an additional two years at the committee’s request, a decision that reflects her unwavering commitment to the Saints. Over her five years as President, she has made a massive, positive impact, leaving behind a legacy of strong leadership and a thriving community.

Thank You, Renee

To Renee, we say a heartfelt thank you. Your leadership, generosity and authenticity have shaped Maroubra Saints in countless ways, and we are so grateful for the time, energy, and passion you’ve shared with the players and wider community.

We know you’ll still be around, and we look forward to giving you a high-five when we see you around the club!

Big thanks to you Renee!!

In the meantime, we welcome in coming President Liam Burns, voted in at the AGM on 19th November 2024.

Celebrating Two Exceptional Volunteers

Celebrating Two Exceptional Volunteers: Jodie and Kellie Recognised with Life Membership at Maroubra Saints

At the heart of every thriving community club are dedicated volunteers who pour their time, energy, and passion. This year, Maroubra Saints proudly recognises Jodie and Kellie with Life Membership for their outstanding contributions, tireless efforts, and unwavering commitment to our club. These incredible women embody the spirit of community, and their dedication over the years has left an indelible mark on our Saints family.

Jodie: Over a Decade of Tireless Service

Jodie has been a cornerstone of the Maroubra Saints for over 10 years, selflessly giving her time and expertise in countless ways. Starting as a committee member pre 2015, Jodie has held pivotal roles, including Auskick Registrar and later Club Registrar—a monumental position requiring extensive pre-season work. Remarkably, Jodie continues in these roles after her children had stopped playing, demonstrating her deep commitment to the club’s success.

Her efforts extend beyond administration, as she managed teams, supported the club’s transition to new systems like PlayHQ, and even ran the uniform shop. Whether it was organising flyers for school newsletters, assisting with event management, or rolling up her sleeves at working bees, Jodie has consistently stepped up to help wherever needed. Her unwavering dedication to the Saints—spending countless hours ensuring smooth operations—has been above and beyond. Jodie’s contributions are a testament to her passion for the club and its community.

Kellie: A Champion for Youth Girls and Community Spirit

Kellie has been a driving force at Maroubra Saints for over 10 years, passionately championing youth girls’ development and taking on numerous roles that have shaped the club’s success. As the first Youth Girls Coach at the Saints, Kellie played a key role in promoting and growing female participation in AFL. Her efforts and enthusiasm has inspired a generation of players and coaches, and her open, encouraging coaching style has made her well respected among players and parents.

In addition to coaching, Kellie has held various administrative and organisational roles, from managing club newsletters to overseeing umpire appointments and draw development. Her work behind the scenes—such as creating canteen rosters, updating team lists, and responding promptly to club emails—reflects her dedication to keeping the club running smoothly.

Beyond her formal roles, Kellie has been a visible and enthusiastic presence at Saints games, often capturing photos of players to share with the community. Her proactive, positive approach and love for AFL have made her an invaluable asset to the Saints family.

 

Thank you!!

Both Jodie and Kellie have gone above and beyond for the Maroubra Saints, dedicating countless hours to roles that often go unnoticed but are vital to the club’s success. Their recognition as Life Members is a testament to their extraordinary efforts, passion for the game, and love for our community.

We thank Jodie and Kellie for their long standing, unwavering commitment and congratulate them on this well-deserved honour. Their efforts will no doubt inspire future generations to continue building the inclusive, supportive, and vibrant community that defines the Maroubra Saints.

Thank you, Jodie and Kellie, for everything you’ve done to make our club a better place! 

2025 Registrations are Open!

Maroubra Saints – Glitz and Glamour

Maroubra Saints’s favourite night of the year is on again and it’s going to be more dazzling than ever! Get ready to party Glitz and Glam style.
Theme: Come as your fabulous self or go all out—think Hollywood glam, red carpet chic, or sparkling starlet. Anything glitzy and glamorous goes!

Details:

  • Friday, 30th August from 7pm
  • Randwick Labour Club, Alison Road Randwick
  • Tickets: $50/person includes arrival drink, canapes, entertainment, lucky door prizes and more.

Book the babysitter and get your tickets.
Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/maroubra-saints-end-of-season-party-2024

Please note this is an adults-only event.

Women in Sport Lunch – Friday 24th May

Element Local Services - Family

Meet our new sponsor Lisa and Melvin from Element Local Services

In this interview series, we introduce Saints members to our Sponsors.
Saints sponsors help our club in many ways, including; ground hire,
purchasing equipment, paying umpires, keeping registration fees to a
minimum and ensuring your children can train and play in a safe, healthy, fun
environment every week.
Today we meet a new sponsor, Lisa and Melvin from Elements Local Services
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Lisa and Melvin, Welcome to The Saints. Tell us a little bit about how you first
got involved with the club and how you found out about The Saints.
Lisa: My son Hayden McAusland started playing with The Saints when he was
U 7’s. he has played every year and is playing U 15’s this year

Did either of you play any sports when you were growing up (or now)?
Melvin: I grew up playing sport for school (Marcellin college), represented
Coogee Surf Club and played Rugby union from Colts to grade.
Lisa: I was the same, played a lot of sport growing up. Netball for Coogee and
state level gymnastics through Bunnerong Gym.

Do you have any special memories from your junior playing days? Was there a
coach or a mentor who helped you?
Melvin: George Howes was my coach when I played league for South Eastern.
He encouraged me every day to excel as a fullback.

What prompted you to get Element Local Services involved as a Sponsor this
year?
Hayden has been at the Saints for 9 years, so we wanted to give back to the
club and community.

Can you tell us a bit about Elements Local Services and the services you
provide?
We offer a range of services, including Commercial – Office cleaning, strata,
sports clubs as well as Domestic- gardening, end of lease, window cleaning,
rubbish removal and cleaning services for aged care facilities.

If Saints families or businesses want to find out more, how should they make
contact?
www.elementlocalservices.com.au
lisa@elementlocalservices.com.au
lisa 0414 777 130

Do you have an opening offer for Saints families?
Yes, we sure do !
For all Maroubra Saints families, we would like to offer 50% off your first
service. Please contact Lisa for a free quote and of course mention you are
from Maroubra Saints!
On a personal note, my wife cleans our house more on the day the cleaners
come than on any other day. Should I be concerned about this, or is this quite
usual? 
We hear this a lot, this is quite normal!
What do you think makes a successful junior sporting club?
A combination of good management, support from sponsors and parent
/community involvement
And a successful team?
Strong coaching staff, parent support and commitment from the players.
Which footy team do you follow and why?
We both follow the Swans. It’s the only team we can agree on as a family
Melvin: Raiders in the NRL
Lisa: Roosters in the NRL

Long Black, Latte, Skim Cap, Peroni, Sparkling Water or Powerade?
Melvin: Oat Latte
Lisa: Double Shot Latte

On game day: Bacon and Egg roll, Sausage roll, Salad roll or Meat Pie?
Melvin: Meat pie
Lisa: Bacon and Egg roll

Finally, It’s the Grand Final, last quarter. You’ve soared over the pack and
taken a screamer. The crowd are going wild. The siren goes. You are 35 metres
out directly in front. Your team is 5 points behind. What’s going through your
mind as you go back to take the kick?
Melvin: This moment was made for me to win the game. My teammates are
relying on me.