by Darebin Falcons admin | Aug 25, 2023 | Club News & Events, Media Statement
A statement from the Darebin Falcons. As the Matildas wow the country with their bravery, skill, athleticism and technical strategy, our Club is enjoying women and girls sport being at the centre of discussion across all communities. Since the 1990s, the Darebin...
by Darebin Falcons admin | Jul 20, 2018 | General
Once upon a time a few girls came together and all they wanted to do was play footy. Fast forward nearly 30 years, and you have one of the most successful female sporting clubs of all time. In 2005, Darebin City Council fought to provide Darebin Women’s Sports Club...
by Darebin Falcons admin | Jul 14, 2018 | Australian Rules Football, General
On 14 July 2018, to celebrate this year’s NAIDOC Week, in line with the theme “Because of her we can”, the Darebin Falcons’ VFLW team hosted a celebration with the NT Thunder. It was a fantastic day with Auntie Julianne performing a Welcome to...
by Darebin Falcons admin | Jul 6, 2018 | General
At the halfway point of the 2018 Swisse VFL Women’s season we caught up with senior coach Jane Lange for her assessment of our season to date. With more than a dozen debutants and five wins and two losses to start the season, there’s a lot to like about the 2018 VFLW...
by Darebin Falcons admin | Apr 20, 2018 | General
Darebin Falcons Special Resolution 19 April 2018 On Thursday 19 April 2018, the Darebin Women’s Sports Club held a special general meeting to vote on the proposal to amend the Club’s constitution. A quorum of half of the currently eligible members attended the meeting...
by Darebin Falcons admin | Nov 25, 2017 | Australian Rules Football, Club News & Events
On Saturday the 18th of November, the Darebin Women’s Sports Club held their Annual General Meeting for 2017. The full annual report can be found here. The club thanks the previous committee for their hard work and acknowledges those that are stepping down this year....
by Darebin Falcons admin | Oct 30, 2017 | Soccer
Darebin Women’s Sports Club is a rapidly expanding club, with growing numbers across all age groups, through juniors, youth and senior teams. With our growth we require experienced coaches across all teams in order to best engage our members with the delivery of...
by Darebin Falcons admin | Oct 23, 2017 | Australian Rules Football, Club News & Events
The Darebin Women’s Sports club is looking for applications from committed and qualified coaches for the following positions in season 2018: VFL Assistant Coaches Strength & Conditioning Head Coach and Assistant Coaches NFL Division 1 Coach NFL Division 2 Coach...
by Darebin Falcons admin | Oct 18, 2017 | Club News & Events
The Darebin Women’s Sports Club’s Annual General Meeting will be held in the clubrooms at AH Capp Reserve on Saturday November 18 at 11:00am. Everyone is welcome to attend. If you are interested in being involved on our committee or a sub committee in...
by Darebin Falcons admin | Oct 11, 2017 | Australian Rules Football
Today AFL Victoria announced the expansion teams that will enter the VFL Women’s league next season. The Darebin Women’s Sports Club is committed to fielding a team in the 2018 Swisse VFL Women’s competition. As one of the foundation clubs of the state league...
by Darebin Falcons admin | Jul 18, 2017 | Australian Rules Football, Club News & Events
Embrace Darebin Women’s Sports Club brings you this screening of Embrace on Wednesday the 9th of August at 7:00pm at Palace Cinemas Westgarth, VIC! PLEASE NOTE: Enough tickets must be sold by 27th July to ensure this screening goes ahead. But don’t worry, if it...
by Darebin Falcons admin | Jul 18, 2017 | Australian Rules Football
Auskick We’ve had a fun and successful 2017 Auskick program with 25 girls registered between 4-12 years of age. The girls have a few more sessions to go and we will be looking to grow the program again in 2018. AFL Juniors Our new girls AFL junior programs this...
by Darebin Falcons admin | Jul 18, 2017 | Club News & Events
Volunteers are the lifeblood of our great club and each month we like to acknowledge the contributions of those who have gone above and beyond for the mighty Falcons. May Volunteer of the Month – Jane Costello When Jane, a physiotherapist and soccer mum,...
by Darebin Falcons admin | Jul 18, 2017 | Junior Girls Soccer
Embrace Darebin Women’s Sports Club brings you this screening of Embrace on Wednesday the 9th of August at 7:00pm at Palace Cinemas Westgarth, VIC! PLEASE NOTE: Enough tickets must be sold by 27th July to ensure this screening goes ahead. But don’t worry, if it...
by Darebin Falcons admin | Jul 18, 2017 | Soccer
It has been another solid season for our Division 3 and 4 senior soccer teams. Division 3 have 6 remaining matches for season 2017 and Division 4 have another seven matches. Make sure you get to a game and show your support. Division 3 Fixture Division 4...
by Darebin Falcons admin | May 15, 2017 | Australian Rules Football
It was a big week for our senior football teams as the leadership groups were announced for each division. In the changerooms prior to the VFL team’s Round Two clash against the Eastern Devils, senior coach Jane Lange gathered the team together to announce the...
by Darebin Falcons admin | Apr 21, 2017 | Club News & Events
A community club like ours is only as strong as the commitment of our volunteers. We would like to acknowledge the contribution of two individuals who have gone above and beyond for the Falcons so far 2017. March Volunteer of the Month – Jesse Miller Jesse...
by Darebin Falcons admin | Apr 21, 2017 | Australian Rules Football
Season 2017 kicks off this Sunday, April 23 for our Division 1, Division 2, Under 10s and Under 14s teams. Our Youth Girls team are getting ready for Round Two after a big Round One win over Wallan. With our AFLW Falcons flocking back to The Nest, our VFL...
by Darebin Falcons admin | Apr 21, 2017 | Junior Girls Soccer
Season Begins Junior Soccer kicks off this weekend! Our 17 junior teams all have their first game and our Mini Roos Clinic begins on Sunday April 23rd. All Mini Roos clinic sessions will be held on Sundays from 10am-11am at our home ground in Halwyn Cres, Preston....
by Darebin Falcons admin | Apr 21, 2017 | Soccer
Our Division 3 and Division 4 senior soccer teams kick off their 2017 seasons this Sunday, April 23. Division 3 Fixture Division 4 Fixture It has been a big pre-season, highlighted by some exciting news on the sponsorship front. Pure Dairy has signed on as our first...
by Darebin Falcons admin | Apr 21, 2017 | Australian Rules Football
VFL Jumper Presentation and Season Launch Join us at AH Capp on Sunday, April 30 as we present our 2017 VFL Women’s squad with their jumpers and unfurl the 2016 Premiership flag. We will be joined by very special guest Sam Lane, who will be our MC for the day....
by Darebin Falcons admin | Apr 20, 2017 | Australian Rules Football
Become part of our team in 2017 With over 400 current members, aged 4 yrs+, the Falcons are flying high. Flying with them, is a huge and loyal supporter base, comprising of family, friends, and locals from the community. In 2016, the Falcons AFL program consisted of 3...
by Darebin Falcons admin | Apr 20, 2017 | Club News & Events, General
Show your support for the mighty Falcons in 2017 by signing up as a social member! There are three membership categories: Gold Membership – $150 As a gold member you will receive a Darebin Falcons hoodie as well as your choice of a hat, beanie or scarf. Free...
by Darebin Falcons admin | Apr 20, 2017 | Soccer
The Darebin Women’s Sports club is looking for a committed and qualified coach for the following position in season 2017: Senior Soccer Division 4 Coach The Darebin Falcons aim to provide a playing environment that is supportive, with an atmosphere that promotes...
by Darebin Falcons admin | Mar 13, 2017 | Club News & Events
Are you a ‘Soccer Mum’? Have you ever wanted to have a go yourself? Now is the time! NO experience necessary. Come along for some special sessions, just for Mums! You will: Learn some skills Learn the rules Play some fun games Get some exercise...
by Darebin Falcons admin | Feb 27, 2017 | Junior Girls Soccer
The Darebin Falcons will be hosting an ALDI Mini Roos Coaching Course in conjunction with the Football Federation Victoria for coaches of 4-9 year olds. This coaching course is a free, 3 hour course, and all parents and potential coaches are welcome and encouraged to...
by Darebin Falcons admin | Feb 1, 2017 | Club News & Events
If you thought 2016 was big year, 2017 is set to be even bigger! There will be plenty of opportunities for past, present and future Falcons to flock together, so get your diaries out and pencil in these dates: Darebin Women’s Sports Club strategic planning...
by Darebin Falcons admin | Feb 1, 2017 | Australian Rules Football
With the inaugural AFL Women’s season set to launch, we’ll see plenty of Falcons on the big stage over the next two months. The Darebin Women’s Sports Club proudly had 16 players selected by AFL clubs. Carlton: Lauren Arnell (captain), Darcy Vescio...
by Darebin Falcons admin | Jan 31, 2017 | Junior Girls Soccer
The Darebin Women’s Sports Club provides opportunities for girls to participate in soccer from under-9 all the way up to under-16. For a general overview of our junior soccer teams please click here. Training: Training for all teams U9-U16 will begin in the week...
by Darebin Falcons admin | Jan 31, 2017 | Soccer
Senior soccer pre-season training for 2017 commences on Tuesday January 31. All newcomers are welcome to attend training sessions and we cater for all skill and fitness levels. Training nights are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:30pm-9pm. Pre-season training will be at...
by Darebin Falcons admin | Jan 18, 2017 | Australian Rules Football
Pre-season senior football training will resume on Tuesday 31 January at AH Capp Reserve, Halwyn Crescent, Preston. Training nights are Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:30pm from 31 January until the end of the season. The club currently fields a team in the VFL...
by Darebin Falcons admin | Nov 25, 2016 | Club News & Events, General
Click here to register your attendance at the Soccer and AFL Come and Try Day on November 27, 2016.
by Darebin Falcons admin | Nov 24, 2016 | Australian Rules Football, Junior Aussie Rules, Junior Girls Soccer, Soccer
This Sunday 27 November, the Darebin Women’s Sports Club (DWSC) will be hosting an AFL and Soccer ‘Come and Try Day’. Girls and women of all ages are welcome to come along and give AFL and soccer a try. It is also a great opportunity to find out what...
by Darebin Falcons admin | Nov 15, 2016 | Club News & Events
On Saturday the 12th of November, the Darebin Women’s Sports Club held their Annual General Meeting for 2015/2016. The full annual report can be found here. The club thanks the previous committee for their hard-work and acknowledges those that are stepping down this...
by Darebin Falcons admin | Nov 9, 2016 | Club News & Events, General
The news you have all been waiting for… AFL Pre-season set to get underway, Monday 14th November. Whether you are a returning player or simply someone who has always wondered what it would be like to pull on the boots, wonder no more. Commencing at 7pm from the...
by Darebin Falcons admin | Nov 9, 2016 | Australian Rules Football
Congratulations to VFL premiership player (and roving Falcons reporter) Meg McDonald who is set to join the Western Bulldogs as part of their AFLW side in 2017. McDonald joins the kennel as a free agent, as AFL sides lock in their final playing lists for their...
by Darebin Falcons admin | Oct 27, 2016 | Club News & Events, General
Davide is the Club Coaching Coordinator for the Falcons Junior Soccer programme and the much loved coach of the Under 9 Purple Team. Davide’s involvement in the Falcons started in the inaugural year of the junior soccer programme in 2011 when his daughter joined...
by Darebin Falcons admin | Oct 27, 2016 | Junior Girls Soccer
Junior Soccer Presentation Day was held on Sunday September 4th and once again we had great weather and a great day. The players were all presented with a participation medal. Mini Roos Clinic participants also received a certificate and the players in teams received...
by Darebin Falcons admin | Oct 27, 2016 | Club News & Events, General
Want to sponsor the MIGHTY Falcons in 2017? The DWSC are always looking for great sponsors, and there are tons of ways to support the mighty Falcs. Home to 15 AFLW players and an extraordinary successful junior soccer program, there has never been a better time to...
by Darebin Falcons admin | Oct 27, 2016 | Club News & Events
AFL and Soccer are going to hold a couple of fun combined come and try mornings, on Sunday November 27th, and Sunday February 19th. All girls and females welcome, (any age, any ability) to come along and have a go at both sports. There will be an opportunity to...
