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Thirroul JFC has more than 600 players from Under 6s to Senior Men's and Women's teams. The club's aim is to foster football by creating an environment for our Thunderbolts players where success is judged - not by winning - but by having fun, improving skills and participating in a club that is active within the community.
Beginner training courses for Coaches and Managers
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For any, current, new or possibly future coach or manager.
Football South Coast are pleased to announce two dates for the Foundation of Football coaching courses in preparation for the 2024 season. These courses replace the previous "Grassroots" program.
Dates | Times & Venue: REGISTER NOW
BALGOWNIE, JUDY MASTERS OVAL, 17th MARCH 8.30am – 5.30pm
KIAMA, KIAMA SPORTS COMPLEX, 23rd MARCH 8.30am – 5.30pm
Aimed at volunteer parents and coaches working with advanced, beginner to competent level players or players aged up to approximately fifteen (15) years old. This course is a prerequisite for the C Diploma.
Please direct all enquires regarding the coaching course to : Jonathan Forster jonathanforster@footballsouthcoast.com OR 0242856929 (option 5)
TJFC 2024 pre-season and in-season Skills Development Program
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TJFC is pleased to announce Aaron Kellaway from AKOACHT will be providing 10 sessions of training for players looking to develop their skills and team work.
Cost: $250 for 10 weekly sessions + shirt
Girls: March 4 to May 27
Boys: March 7 to May 30
To book your spot visit the TJFC Shop on thirroulfootball.com.au
2024 Registration now open
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Registration to play for Thirroul JFC in the 2024 season is now open
To register with Thirroul JFC, please click here for the link to the playfootball.com.au website.
Parents, guardians and carers can claim the NSW Government’s Active Kids Voucher in advance by visiting the Services NSW website.
To receive the $50 discount you will need your Active Kids Voucher No. prior to registration.
Thunderbirds U18s Expressions of Interest
Brad Walter
Football South Coast is introducing a female Under 18s competition in 2024 and Thirroul JFC hope to enter an Thunderbirds U18s team as a pathway to Youth Grade.
A number of players have already expressed interest in playing in a Thunderbirds U18s team so we are seeking Expressions of Interest to determine numbers.
Thirroul JFC would also like to appoint a female coach for the Under 18s Thunderbirds and welcomes inquires about the role.
TJFC Sponsorship Packages - 2024
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TJFC 2024 Sponsorship Event - November 17, 2023
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THIRROUL JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB – ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Lin Hampton
The Annual General Meeting of Thirroul Junior Football Club will be held on Sunday, 5 November, 2023.
The meeting will commence at 10am at Club Thirroul, Station Street, Thirroul.
Management Committee Nominations
Nominations are open for positions on the 2024 Club Management Committee:
President
Secretary
Vice Presidents
Public Officer
Sponsorship Coordinator
Media Officer
Executive Members (3 required)
Registrar
Accounts Manager (Bookkeeper)
District Delegates
Senior Men
Senior Women
Juniors
Canteen Co-ordinator
Senior Men’s Player representative
Senior Women’s Player representative
Senior Men’s Amateur Player representative
Club Coach
Referee’s Coordinator
Maintenance Coordinator
Gear Coordinator
Nominations must be made in accordance with the Club Rules.
Nominators and nominees must be full club members or life members.
These can be returned to the club secretary by emailing secretary@thirroulfootball.com.au or posting to the following address:
Thirroul Junior Football Club
PO Box 302
Thirroul
NSW 2515
Congratulations to Thirroul JFC finals teams
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Thirroul JFC is proud to have 10 teams in the finals of Football South Coast competitions in 2023.
Congratulations to the Thunder Youth Grade and Thunderbirds O30s Blue teams on being crowned League Champions.
The Thunderbirds O30s Blue team play the Grand Final at 1.15pm on Sunday, August 26 at Ian McLennan Park, while the Thunderbirds U12s, U14s, U16.1, U16.2 and Youth Grade teams are in semi-final action on the same day.
The Thunder Youth Grade team play the major semi-final on Saturday, August 2, while the Thunder U13.4 team are through the grand final on Saturday, August 9 after a 3-1 extra-time semi-final win.
The GPR Reserve Grade and Thunderbirds O30s White teams also qualified for the semi-finals in their competitions.
Thunder Under 13.4
Thunder Youth Grade
Thunderbirds O30s White
GPR Reserve Grade
Thunderbirds WPL 2024 Expressions of Interest
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2023 Miniroos presentation day
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2023 Summer 7s
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Team form in the 2023 Summer 7s tab in header of web page.
Skills Development Programme
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Thirroul JFC is introducing a Skills Development Programme for boys and girls aged 8-to-10 years.
The Skills Development Programme is a new partnership with Krishna Coaching and will run from August 2 to September 20.
The first 10 players registered and paid will be accepted.
Only players registered to Thirroul JFC can take part
If the Skills Development Programme proves successful, the club will continue to provide this valuable coaching resource in 2024.
A registration form can be found below.
The cost is $200 per player for 8 sessions and includes a training shirt. Payment can be made via the TJFC Shop on this website.
2023 Junior Playing Calendar (Draft)
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Lin Hampton
Thunderbirds pre-season training
Thirroul Thunderbirds are one of the foundation clubs in the new Illawarrra Women's Premier League competition. We still have some spots available in our squad, including players for our WYL team. Pre-season training and trials from Wednesday, 18 January.
2023 Registration now open
Brad Walter
Registration to play for Thirroul JFC in the 2023 season is now open
The club will be holding 2 Registration Days on:
· Wednesday 1st February 6:00 to 8:00 PM
· Saturday 4th February 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Both at Club Thirroul, Station St. Thirroul
These Registration Days are for:
· Assistance with completing registration.
· Age verification for Junior players registering for the first time.
· Purchase of socks and shorts. Other club merchandise can also be ordered.
· Any questions or advice about playing for Thirroul JFC..
To register with Thirroul JFC, please click here for the link to the playfootball.com.au website.
Parents, guardians and carers can claim the NSW Government’s Active Kids Voucher in advance by visiting the Services NSW website.
To receive the $100 discount you will need your Active Kids Voucher No. prior to registration.
Please click HERE for the link.
Thirroul JFC has maintained registration costs for the last two seasons, but due to increasing costs the fee for Junior players will be $220.
A $40 Sibling Discount is available when registering three or more players from the same family. Parents must link their children when registering to receive the Sibling Discount.
For senior Thunder, Thunderbirds and GPR players, registration this year will be $250. All senior players registering will receive a club jacket, the required size will need to be specified as part of the registration.
Shorts and socks can also be purchased online at the TJFC Shop.
Thunderbirds Trials: Registration of Interest
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Thunderbirds gallery
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Match Report
The long wait for Women’s football finally came to an end as we saw round two of the Julie Porter Cup at Ian McLennan Park on Sunday afternoon.
This year’s Cup features all the Women’s Division 1 teams, including, Albion Park White Eagles, Bulli FC, Kiama Quarriers, Shellharbour Scorpions, Thirroul Thunderbirds, Warilla Wanderers, Woonona Sharks and University FC.
Woonona Sharks 2 (Wheatley 20’, Woods 84’) Thirroul Thunderbirds 0
The Woonona Sharks secured their first win for the year defeating the Thirroul Thunderbirds 2-0 in round two of the Julie Porter Cup.
Jordan Wheatley opened the scoring in the 20th minute with a neatly placed goal for the Sharks.
The Thunderbirds had a flood of chances in the last 15 minutes of the match, but with a series of injuries for the Thirroul side, it was Woonona that would go into the break with a 1-0 lead.
A well-experienced Nikita Woods added to the Sharks lead, scoring her first goal for the year in the 84thminute.
Woonona took home their first win for the Julie Porter Cup against a well-structured Thirroul Thunderbirds team.
Match report: Alison Dinh. Photos: Richie Wagner
Thunder gallery
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Thunder v UOW at Ian McLennan Park, Saturday, 9 April. Photos: Football South Coast
Thunderbirds set for Julie Porter Cup
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Thirroul Thunderbirds are proud to take part in the inaugural Julie Porter Cup, named after local Matildas legend and club junior, Julie Porter.
Julie broke the barrier and caused a stir when she started playing in the boy’s competition in under 10s for Thirroul Junior Soccer Club. In 1978, she played in the first Illawarra Women’s competition.
Porter was a member of the first women's team from neighbouring Bulli in the inaugural Illawarra women's competition in 1978, a competition that was possibly the best populated in the country, offering football for 22 teams over 2 divisions.
In 1981, Julie made her international debut for the Matildas. She went on to represent Australia in the green and gold 19 times and was the Illawarra’s first Matildas representative.
Emi Skopal, Head of the Women’s Football Council said the Julie Porter Cup was a welcome addition to the FSC calendar.
“Initially the concept was for a Pre Season Cup, however the recent wet weather has meant we will play the tournament during the first few rounds of the competition proper,” Skopal said. “ With the introduction of this tournament, we wanted to honour Julie and are proud that we can acknowledge her though this event”.
Julie Porter said: “I am deeply honoured”.
The 2022 Julie Porter Cup, will incorporate Division 1 women’s teams from Albion Park White Eagles, Kiama Quarriers, Shellharbour, Warilla, Bulli, Thirroul, UOWFC and Woonona.
The first round will kick off on Sunday, April 10, with all games taking place at Ian McLennan Park.
The Thunderbirds play Woonona at 4.20pm.
Football South Coast are delighted to honour Julie’s incredible football achievements with this new tournament and are excited to add to the Women’s Football calendar for 2022 alongside the existing Bonnie Lassie Cup, which is in its 44th year in 2022.
Julie Porter Cup Round 1
Sunday, 10 April at Ian McLennan Park
12pm: Albion Park White Eagles v Warilla Wanderers
2:10pm: Bulli v University
4:20pm: Thirroul v Woonona
6:30pm: Kiama Quarriers v Shellharbour
Thunderbirds captain Claytyn Gehrke and Bulli’s Mikaylee Air. Photo: Lin Hampton