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FAIR PLAY VOUCHERS // Rd 3 - OPEN 6 JULY

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, Round 2 vouchers that have not already been redeemed have been extended for use until 11 November 2020 and Round 3 Vouchers are NOW OPEN.

Any questions relating to the redeeming/refunding of Rd 2 or Rd 3 vouchers against UQFC Season 2020 registration payments for players aged 5-17 yrs- please contact uqfcfinance@gmail.com

Check your eligibility HERE https://www.qld.gov.au/recreation/sports/funding/fairplay/apply

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MEET THE BWPL TEAM // Season 2020

Coaches' Comments: Shalon “shallots” has been an integral part of UQFC since 2011. She has been an unstoppable force in the backline, wreaking havoc on all the opposition with no fear. With many years of leadership experience, an unfortunate ACL injury has not stopped this half American rocket bouncing back and captaining the team in 2020. Shalon verbally commands the backline and her strong play commands the attention of all who watch our games. This speedster is definitely a force to be reckoned with. We are so fortunate to have Shalon's warm demeanour and hard work ethic on the field.

Name: Shalon

Nickname: Shal

Position: Defender

Playing Number: 7

What is your UQFC history and how did you find the club? Signed-up at UQ Market Day in 2011

Studying/Studied? Writing, Editing, International relations

What's your favourite playing memory? When I first started playing I was scared to get hurt, so I always moved out of the way of people running towards me. One day, I thought, this time I’ll stay put and see what happens. I got ran over, but no pain! AND I won the ball. From then on I ran towards the opposition instead of away. It hurts less if you go in stronger.

Pregame - what is your routine? Standard meal? Smoothie and peanut butter and jelly sandwich

Which player on the team is most likely to give an inspo half time speech? ‍🙋‍🙋‍♀️💟

Which team do like playing against the most (and why)? The ones that complain the most; they are the most fun to beat!

Who comes to watch you play? My mom and husband.

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LAWS OF THE GAME // Changes - Season 2020

✅ This weekend (4th and 5th July), UQFC's Referee Coordinator will be conducting TWO online zoom information sessions which will outline the key LAW CHANGES for 2020. These new changes which include Goal Kicks, Hand Ball and Dropped Ball are particularly significant and will impact almost every game played on a full sized pitch.

ℹ️ Details have been sent to all Club Referees and U13+ Coaches and Managers by email. If you have not received this but wish to join an online session, or receive a summary of the changes, please contact the Club Administrator on uqfcjunior@gmail.com

‼️ These sessions are a must for all Coaches of U13 + teams. Make sure you set aside 30 minutes this weekend to attend one of the information sessions in order to ensure your team is fully aware of the new rules for 2020.

U14 Boys Needed for Regional Futsal Competition 😃▶️

UQFC sponsor West Brisbane Venom Futsal is looking for a goalkeeper and 2 court players to join the U14 Boys team to participate in the Regional Futsal tournament on the 10th, 11th and 12th July at Carrara Indoor Sports Centre. The tournament is a lot of fun and players get to play against opposition teams from all over South East Qld, Gold Coast and Northern NSW.

ℹ️ If you would like any further information or would like to participate in the tournament please contact Cassie at Venom Futsal on 0448 170 710 or via email venom@australianfutsal.com

MEET THE BWPL TEAM // Season 2020

Coaches' Comment: If the squad were to have anything close to a recognised star it would be Dani. She's probably the only name that anyone from another club would recognise. But you couldn't tell it from the way she is at training and in games. Not a skerrick prima donna - she's all about hanging out with the girls... and sometimes I think she wants to win more to sing the song than to take the three points. The drive is there either way and the encouragement and confidence she gives to the team is immeasurable. It helps that she has the best hands in the league (as beat up as they may be) and is an ace coach as well.

Name: Dani

Age: 31

Position: Goalkeeper

Playing Number: 1/22

What is your UQFC history and how did you find the club? I was brought to UQ to play NPL in 2015 and have been here since. I captained the NPL team for a couple years, but when Lions FC took over the NPL licence I decided to take a step back from playing at the top level and stay at UQ where I've been playing in the BPL since.

What do you like about UQFC? I love the community and history of UQ. I've been at quite a few clubs, some of which had a great community, but none of them compare to UQ. I love our history and traditions like the club song and CnC.

What do you like about playing football? Over the years my answer to this has probably changed quite a lot. Now, I would say it's spending time doing something I love with a great group of girls, and having a 90 minute break from life itself

What's your favourite playing memory? This is hard to pick, but once when I was playing NPL for UQ, a bunch of our players were sick with gastro on game day. We had the bare 11 which included our reserve keeper. The result- I got to play up front. I scored a hat trick and was named in the NPL team of the week as a striker.. pretty funny.

Pregame - what is your routine? Standard meal? I used to have a lot of routines rituals, but now I'm old and a lot more mellow. As long as I have a good meal beforehand, and my water bottle goes on the left or the middle of my goal, I'm happy! Sometimes my defenders use it (Ed Pre COVID 😁)and put it back on the right and that is not ok. Haha

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ARE YOU ACTIVE & ELIGIBLE TO PLAY // Season 2020

💟 Miniroos - All U6-U11 Competitions w/e 17 July

✅ Juniors - All U12-U16 BYPL & Divisional Competitions w/e 24 July)
✅ Seniors - MCAP, WBPL, City Leagues, U20/U18 and Legends Competitions w/e 24 July

For any player to be eligible to take the field, they must be ACTIVE in the FFA database, ❎ Any player who is not yet registered or is still 'Pending Payment' will NOT be able to play. ❎ A list of non eligible players will be circulated to Managers/Coaches to ensure they are aware of which players are/are not eligible for team selection.

ℹ️ PAYMENTS can now only be made by TRANSFER of FUNDS directly to the UQFC account - but remember to state your name/team in the reference field in order that we can reconcile your payment and ACTIVATE your registration.

Please make direct payments to Bendigo Bank a/c as below:

UQFC Inc – JUNIOR Account
BSB 633 000 Account # 147 699 615
Please clearly state ‘NAME OF CHILD' in the reference field

UQFC Inc – SENIOR Account
BSB 633 000 Account # 147 699 763
Please clearly state ‘NAME OF PLAYER' in the reference field

3) For those who have further queries re payments - please contact Teresa (UQFC Club Accountant) directly on uqfcfinance@gmail.com

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