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March 11, 2025

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Vale Rob Colla

June 22, 2020

Brunswick Zebras are deeply saddened by the passing on Sunday 21st June of our beloved committee member and long standing coach, Robert Colla.

Robert came to our club in 2004 as the first coach of our Under 12 Girls’ team. He continued to coach girls and women almost every year for the next sixteen years. He contributed enormously to last year’s Women’s State 3 team’s premiership, but more impor

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David Baker is retiring

June 26, 2020

David Baker has confirmed that he will be leaving the Brunswick Zebras FC to move interstate. This closes a chapter on Senior Men’s Football at the club as he has been without doubt our greatest player since the Senior Men team was established in its current form. We would like to thank him for his dedication to the club

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Kick it with Victory” online remote learning resources

May 04, 2020

Victory members have access to the FREE four-week online exercise program, which aims to help develop more healthy, happy and resilient kids.

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SUSPENSION ON FOOTBALL ACTIVITIES EXTENDED UNTIL MAY 31

April 02, 2020

Football Victoria has announced that the temporary suspension on all competitions and football activities has been extended until May 31, 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic, in line with the release from Football Federation Australia earlier this evening (extract from Football Victoria email)

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All grassroots football activity in Australia has been suspended

March 17, 2020

FFA advises that effective from 12:00am on 18 March 2020, all sanctioned grassroots football activity in Australia will be suspended until 14 April 2020.

The decision will take effect from 12:00am on Wednesday, 18 March 2020 until Tuesday, 14 April 2020.

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Training tonight / COVID-19 as at 16 March 2020

March 16, 2020

Following guidelines from Football Victoria as attached, training can take place tonight. Further information will be provided later tonight from the committee.

Please make sure you follow recommended hygiene measures and appropriate social distancing.

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Saturday Skillz and pre-season games this weekend

March 13, 2020

At this point, we have not been advised of the need to cancel Saturday Skillz or any of the practice games this weekend.

This is a day by day situation, we will keep you informed as information comes to hand.

If you feel at all concerned, or have any cold type symptoms, as per the guidance below, please refrain from attending

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Training is CANCELLED tonight due to the rain

March 05, 2020

Hi everyone

Training has been CANCELLED tonight as the grounds are now water-logged.

Please make sure everyone in your team knows.

Thanks, Robyn

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Brunswick Zebras Comedy Night - 23rd May 2020

March 02, 2020

Brunswick Zebras are having a Comedy Night on Saturday, 23rd May 2020.

We'd love to see you all there, it should be a fantastic night.

Our last Comedy Night sold out quick, so don't miss out. Gather a group of friends and make a night of it.

Bookings can be made via the link comedyforacause.net/BZFC.

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Mini Roos Girls (U9-U12) Training @ Sumner Park, 6pm Wednesdays

February 25, 2020

For all the girls wishing to play in the girls teams in Mini Roos (U9-U12) , we have set up training at Sumner Park @ 6.00 pm with Sean Farrell.
For those who are in Saturday Skillz, and would like to try out Mini Roos, you are welcome to come along and see how the girls find it.

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Registration is now open

February 19, 2020

Brunswick Zebras 2020 registrations are now open for everyone (including coaches and volunteers).

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SportsMart Shopping Day - 20% off - 22nd & 23rd February 2020

February 11, 2020

SportsMart are offering Brunswick Zebras members, families and friends 20% off storewide on 22nd and 23rd Febraury 2020 at their Northcote Store on presentation of the attached flyer, simply quote the code on the flyer to receive the discount.

All purchases go into the VIP Competition to win $1000 for Brunswick Zebras and $100 for you

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Tuesday's Melbourne Victory ACL Game tickets available

February 10, 2020

Melbourne Victory have a ticketing offer for tomorrow night's ACL game for all Brunswick Zebras members – 2 General Admission Adult or Concession tickets for the price of 1.

Please see link to purchase tickets:

https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/Show.aspx?sh=MVACL0120&eg=2FOR1VU&ep=2FOR1VU

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Sunday MiniRoos Boys & Girls U8-U12 Pre-Season Training

February 09, 2020

Pre-season training will commence 12th February 2020 @ Sumner Park and Balfe Park.

6.00 pm for Under 8's and 9's boys & girls

7.30 pm for Under 10's, 11's boys & girls
and Under 12 girls

6.00 pm @ Balfe Park for Under 12 boys

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Saturday Skillz is back tomorrow for 2020

February 07, 2020

Just a reminder Saturday Skillz starts again tomorrow morning at 10.30 am at Sumner Park, Alistair Street, Brunswick.

We look forward to seeing lots of fresh, young future players come along for what promises to be a great year of football ahead.

Coffee will be available for all parents...

See you all in the morning

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Junior Boys Program 2020 - Boys Needed

January 29, 2020

Boys needed

Our boys training program is just about to start, we'd love to have you come along to Brunswick Zebras, a community based football club in Brunswick. Join a team, bring along some mates, get set for a great year of football ahead.

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BRUNSWICK ZEBRAS PRE-SEASON TRAINING SCHEDULE NOW AVAILABLE

January 25, 2020

Our pre-season training schedule and venues have now been released.

Please note that these may be subject to change, depending on the numbers of people turning up for training and coaching available.

ONLY SNEAKERS/RUNNERS CAN BE WORN UNTIL ADVISED OTHERWISE

Coaches will be advised shortly.

Mini Roos training will initially be conducted at Sumner commencing

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Saturday Skillz Registration 2020

January 19, 2020

Wow, where have the summer holidays gone? It's time for the little ones to start running around again, learning heaps and having fun...

Saturday Skillz will recommence on Saturday, 8th February 2020.

Saturday Skillz Registration is now open.

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WSL2 & WSL4 Coaches Needed

January 03, 2020

Brunswick Zebras are looking for coaches for their Women's State League 2 and 4 teams.

If interested, could you please email brunswickzebrasfc@gmail.com

Thanks

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Girls, would you be interested in a fun, exciting place to play soccer in 2020?

December 04, 2019

Girls, would you be interested in a fun, exciting place to play soccer in 2020? A chance to meet some great new friends?

If you would love to play, we would love to have you, and your friends, come along to Brunswick Zebras in 2020.

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Are you interested in playing for Brunswick Zebras in 2020?

October 18, 2019

Are you interested in playing for Brunswick Zebras 2020? Have you played with us before? Would you love to join a Community based soccer club that has been around for quite a while?

If so, we would love to see you at our club.

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Expression of Interest for Saturday Skillz

January 01, 2020

We are now taking Expressions of Interest for 2020 Saturday Skillz. If you would like further information, please click here to go to our page.

If you would like to complete an Expression of Interest, please follow this link.

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Minutes of Annual General Meeting - December 2019

December 18, 2019

Please find below the Minutes of the Annual General Meeting.

The Financial Reports will be included shortly.

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2019 Brunswick Zebras Annual Report

December 06, 2019

The 2019 Annual Report for Brunswick Zebras is attached.

We look forward to seeing you all at the Annual General Meeting at Balfe Park, John Street, Brunswick @ 12.15 pm.

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Brunswick Zebras Football Club Annual General Meeting 2019

November 13, 2019

Brunswick Zebras Football Club
Annual General Meeting 2019
Saturday, 7th December 2019
Balfe Park, John Street, Brunswick
12.15 pm

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Senior Assistant Coach & Goalkeeper (Men's teams) Needed

November 18, 2019

Are you interested in being an Assistant Coach to the State League 4 Men's Teams? Or perhaps a goal keeper for the Senior Men's teams?

If so, please email us at brunswickzebrasfc@gmail.com for further information.

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Mini Roos 2020 Information Session - 9th November 2019 @ 10.30 am

October 26, 2019

An information session for Brunswick Zebra's 2020 Mini Roos teams will be held at tomorrow Balfe Park on Saturday, 9th November 2019 @ 10.30 am (previously due to be held at Sumner Park)

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SATURDAY SKILLZ IS MOVING to Balfe Park from 2 November 2019

October 26, 2019

Saturday Skillz is moving to Balfe Park from Saturday, 2nd November 2019 for the remainder of 2019.

Moreland Council have asked us to move to Balfe Park so that essential maintenance work can be conducted on Sumner Park from this week.

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Lost Property @ Sumner

October 16, 2019

This Saturday is your last chance to collect any lost property before it is all donated on Saturday afternoon. Come along to Sumner clubrooms between 9.30 am and 12.30 pm.

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Saturday Skillz returns Saturday, 12th October 2019 @ Sumner

September 30, 2019

Just a reminder, Saturday Skillz returns to Sumner 12th October 2019

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And that is the season over....

September 20, 2019

Thank you everyone for contributing to such a great season at Brunswick Zebras for 2019.

What a year it has been, 17 Mini Roos teams, 4 Junior teams, 4 Senior Men's Teams and 4 Senior Women's teams. And a promotion for our State Women 3 North Team!

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Thank you to Jean-Yves Empeigne

September 11, 2019

Thanks to Jean-Yves Empeigne who was one of the lucky winners of the Sportsmart VIP Day competition for members of their Team Smart program, Brunswick Zebras have received a $2000 Giftcard for use within the club (our VIP Day was held earlier in the year).

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Presentation Day - 15th September 2019

August 17, 2019

Brunswick Zebra's Presentation Day will be held at Sumner on Sunday, 15th September 2019

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Women's Strategy 2019

August 29, 2019

Brunswick Zebras has a proud history of supporting women’s football.

We are committed to making Brunswick Zebras a welcoming and supportive club for women and girls at all levels of football. We want to offer opportunities for girls and women to be involved as players, coaches, team managers, committee members and volunteers.

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2019 Brunswick Zebras Club Awards

August 16, 2019

Is there someone who has been outstanding at Brunswick Zebras? Now is the time to nominate them for a Club Award.

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Sale @ Sumner Park Saturday ....

August 09, 2019

We are having a sale @ Sumner from 10.30 am - noon Saturday, 31st August 2019, selling off stock from previous years at very reduced prices:

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Celebrating Women’s Football - Sunday 25th August 3.30pm

July 31, 2019

Come join us for a launch of Zebras Women’s Strategy, BBQ, football and the launch of our new clubroom’s external lights.

We are celebrating Women’s Football at Zebras and
a very good season by our Women teams.

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Sarcoma Awareness Month

July 31, 2019

Brunswick Zebras is proud to partner with Australia New Zealand Sarcoma Association to raise awareness for bone and soft tissue cancers in Sarcoma Awareness Month.

Each year, hundreds of Aussie will be diagnosed with this rare and complex cancer, so we’re going yellow in support!

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Brunswick Zebras Women’s Forum - 8 August 2019 @ 7 pm

July 31, 2019

Hosted by Karen Pearce (Football Victoria Manager, Women and Girls) and Carole Fabian (BZFC Life member), the forum will give you an opportunity to contribute to the development of our strategic plan regarding women’s involvement in the Club as players, coaches, and administrators.

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Saturday SkillZ Returns tomorrow @ Sumner @ 10.30 am .....

July 19, 2019

Hi everyone

Just a reminder Saturday Skillz returns tomorrow morning at 10.30 am at Sumner Park.

Coffee and hot food available....

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Women In Football

June 27, 2019

Carole Fabian, a long time member of Brunswick Zebras, has recently helped set up a new national organisation called Women in Football, to advocate for greater gender equity in our game. While many more girls and women are playing football, the powerful decision making roles are still dominated by men - think state federation boards, FFA

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SALE of old Brunswick Zebras gear

June 22, 2019

We're having a sale of old Brunswick Zebras gear!!

We have old playing tops, training tops, shorts, socks, goal keeping gear, scarves, etc. all for sale at Sumner Park tomorrow morning from 8.30 am.

All Welcome!!

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Beanies are now back in Stock

May 20, 2019

Beanies are now available at Sumner Park for $25 each

EFT also available

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Under 8 & 9 teams & Under 16 Girls Training Moving : Wednesday 10th April

April 08, 2019

We are asking all Under 8 and Under 9 families to move training from Sumner Park to Balfe on Wednesday nights with effect from this Wednesday, 11th April 2019.

Under 16 girls will be moving back to Sumner.

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Registration needs to be done now....

April 04, 2019

If you haven't yet registered, or have registered and not yet paid, could you please do it by Thursday night so that you are able to play on the weekend.

If you have any queries please contact your team manager or email me at brunswickzebrasfc@gmail.com urgently.

Thank you

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Problems loading your photos into your Registration

April 04, 2019

The new registration system is having trouble with photos being uploaded.

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Are you interested in Coaching a Women's State League 4 Team

February 27, 2019

Due to the increased player demand the Brunswick Zebras has registered an additional women's team for 2019. That makes 4 women's teams at the Zebras!

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Team Manager Meeting - Tuesday 26th March 2019

March 11, 2019

Our Team Manager meeting will be held 6.30 pm, Tuesday, 26th March 2019

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2019 Registration NOW OPEN

February 04, 2019

Registration for Brunswick Zebras is NOW OPEN

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Football Victoria Weather Conditions

March 13, 2019

Football Victoria would like to remind all clubs and participants of the Rules of Competition for hot weather for matches to ensure the health and safety of all players and officials:

4.4.Weather Conditions

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To all the mums who are looking for something to do....

February 16, 2019

We are now taking expressions of interest for those who might be interested in forming a mum's team at Brunswick Zebras!

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CALLING ALL JUNIOR PLAYERS

February 11, 2019

Just a reminder that pre-season training has started for all teams.

Any junior boys and girls, please come along, we'd love to see you. We still have spaces available.

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Saturday SkillZ Returns on 9th February 2019

February 02, 2019

Saturday SkillZ will start again on Saturday, 9th February 2019 at 10.30 am at Sumner Park, 3 Alistair Street, Brunswick.

Current information about the program is available under the Saturday SkillZ tab on our website.

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Mini Roos Training Starts 13th February 2019 @ Sumner

February 02, 2019

UNDER 8'S & 9'S - 6.00 PM
UNDER 10's, 11's and 12's - 7.00 PM

@ Sumner Park, Alistair Street, Brunswick

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Pre-season Training for 2019 - Dates

January 28, 2019

Dates for pre-season training have now been emailed to everyone on our mailing list.

Details of pre-season training for all teams - times and venues - are now available on our website here. Please note that training venues/times will possibly change for season training depending on the number of teams we have for 2019.

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Further Coaching Appointments for 2019

January 21, 2019

Brunswick Zebras are pleased to confirm further coaching appointments for Season 2019.

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Saturday SkillZ for 2019

January 13, 2019

Our Saturday Morning SkillZ Program will be returning in early February 2019.

For those interested in coming along, we have a new Expression of Interest form, could you please complete this so we can email you information about the program shortly.

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Wanting to play for Brunswick Zebras in 2019

October 14, 2018

Are you interested in playing for Brunswick Zebras and are not currently on our distribution list for 2018?

So that we can keep you in the loop, could you please complete this form and we will get back to you soon.

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Are you interested in playing for our Men's State League 4 Senior Team

October 16, 2018

For new players interested in Trialing for our Men's State League 4 Senior team, can we please ask you to complete the attached form

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Coaching Appointments for 2019

December 05, 2018

Brunswick Zebras are pleased to confirm the following coaching appointments for Season 2019.

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Pre-season Training for 2019

November 23, 2018

Pre-season training will start in early February 2019 for most teams for Brunswick Zebras.

An email will be sent to those on our distribution list. If you would like to complete an expression of interest, please go to the link:

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Brunswick Zebras 2018 Annual & Financial Reports

November 09, 2018

The 2018 Brunswick Zebras AGM was held on 20th October 2018 at Sumner Park, Alistair Street, Brunswick.

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Brunswick Zebras kids @ Melbourne Victory

December 03, 2018

It was great to see so many of our kids holding the circle flag at the Melbourne Victory game last Saturday Night in their game against Western Sydney Wanderers.

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Comedy for a Cause Thank you

November 26, 2018

Thank you to all who attended our Comedy for a Cause event at the start of this month!

It was a fantastic night, with plenty of laughs while raising money for the Charity ‘Build Better Future Today’ in Siem Reap. An amazing organisation achieving some fantastic things for the Children and Families in Siem Reap (http://www.buildyourfuturetoday.org)

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Brunswick Zebras Annual General Meeting - 20 October 2018

September 26, 2018

Brunswick Zebras will be holding the Annual General Meeting at Sumner Park, Alistair Street, Brunswick on Saturday, 20th October 2018.

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Interested in Coaching at Brunswick Zebras in 2019

October 08, 2018

The newly formed Brunswick Zebras Football Committee and Technical Director are currently planning for coaches in 2019 at Brunswick Zebras. As part of this we are asking all interested coaches to complete an Expression of Interest so that we can build this information into our planning.

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Children's Hoodies for sale - $60

June 14, 2018

We now have Brunswick Zebras children's hoodies for sale @ Sumner Park
$60 ea

Thanks to Ruben, Alexander, Mateo for being our wonderful models

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Beanies for sale @ Sumner Park

July 13, 2018

We now have beanies for sale for $25

Available from Sumner from Saturday, 14 July

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Presentation Day

September 10, 2018

Presentation Day for all Juniors and Mini Roos is Sunday, 16th September, starting at 8.30 am @ Sumner Park.

Raffle prizes include a Melbourne Victory signed ball and top, movie tickets, dinner vouchers, wine and a Rebel Sports Voucher.

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Thank you to Stomping Ground Brewery and Beer Hall

August 27, 2018

Brunswick Zebras would like to acknowledge and thank our major sponsor, Stomping Ground Brewery and Beer Hall for their continued support.

We also would like to send them best wishes for their second anniversary in August as we continue to celebrate 70 years of community football.

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Passing of Dave Ballard

August 10, 2018

It is with saddened hearts that we inform the Zebras community that team manager and father, Dave Ballard, passed away last month after a long battle with illness.

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Comedy Night @ Sumner Park - 9 November 2018

August 04, 2018

After a recent trip to Cambodia to deliver all the second hand soccer shoes kindly donated by the Zebra’s community at our clubrooms, I have been inspired to hold a fundraiser to help raise some funds for both BFT Cambodia and the Zebras.

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Zebras' beer sponsor ranked nationally

July 31, 2018

Congratulations to Brunswick Zebras’ lead sponsor Stomping Ground Brewery and Beer Hall for making it into Australia’s top twenty independent brewery canned beers with their delicious Gipps Street Pale Ale.

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Junior Presentation Day - Mark Your Diary

July 27, 2018

This year's Junior Presentation Day will be held on Sunday 16 September (that's two weeks after the last round) at Sumner Park.

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The Trees

July 24, 2018

We are sure you have noticed that two trees have been cut down outside the club rooms at Sumner Park. We have spoken to Moreland City Council about the trees and have been provided with detailed information.

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New Child Safety Officer

May 29, 2018

Brunswick Zebras FC is pleased to announce that Emma Hunt has taken on the role of the club’s Child Safety Officer. Emma is the person to contact if any person associated with the club has any concerns about child safety.

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Shoe Drive for Cambodian Children

April 22, 2018

Do you have any old soccer shoes that you no longer need? Or
any old soccer clothes that do not fit?

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Brunswick Zebras Bags

May 09, 2018

We have sports bags in stock - $35 each, available from Sumner Park.

Bags have one big pocket, and two pockets at either endc (one with additional netting on the outside), and feature an embroidered logo.

There is also a long shoulder strap.

Rush in before they rush out!

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Brunswick Zebras Stubby Holders

May 09, 2018

We have Stubby Holders with our Brunswick Zebras logo available from Sumner Park for only $10.

Great for keeping your drink cold!! Or keeping your hands from getting cold!

EFT now available at Sumner Park

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Well Done to All Those Who Have Helped

April 12, 2018

We are nearly ready for Round 1 of the Mini Roos, juniors, women's and metropolitan league competition. Wow, what an effort! So well done and thank you to all who have helped get the teams on the park.

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Fun at Female Football Week Mini Gala

March 08, 2018

Brunswick Zebras junior girls enjoyed a fun night on Wednesday hosted by Moreland City FC at Campbell Reserve. Two matches were played using Summer Sevens small-sided rules, followed by pizza and a quiz for Female Football Week giveaway prizes.

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Victory's Privitelli A Hit at Sumner Park

February 18, 2018

Melbourne Victory's Lia Privitelli was a hit with the junior girls at Sumner Park last Monday 19 February, sharing her experiences of being a player in the W-League and watching over the girls going through their paces at training.

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Coaching Coup for Zebras – New Technical Director Giancarlo Belviso appointed

February 02, 2018

Brunswick Zebras FC is delighted to announce the appointment of Giancarlo Belviso as the club’s new Technical Director.

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Senior Men's Goal Keeper Needed

January 17, 2018

Brunswick Zebras Senior men's team are currently looking for a goal keeper to join them for the 2018 season.

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New Players Welcome for Season 2018

January 04, 2018

Brunswick Zebras FC offers opportunities for new players to the club in 2018. The club offers a full range of playing opportunities - boys and girls, men and women from beginners to senior players.

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Club Awards for Outstanding Achievement

November 01, 2017

Each year Brunswick Zebras FC makes club-wide awards to players, coaches and volunteers for outstanding performance and service. Season 2017 award winners are listed below.

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Grand Final Win to our Metro Men 6's

September 26, 2017

Congratulations to our Metro Men 6's for winning their Grand Final against South Yarra SC 'Casuals' (ML6) at Truganina on Sunday with an impressive score of 7-2 in very windy conditions.

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Appointment of Senior Men's Coach & Assistant Coach for 2018

October 08, 2017

Brunswick Zebras are pleased to confirm the appointment of Chris (Dixie) Smith as Senior Men's Coach and Kevin Thomas as Assistant Coach for 2018.

We wish them all the best for 2018!

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Blast from the Past

May 26, 2017

Brunswick Zebras FC has been a long time supporter of women’s football going right back to the 1980s when Mercy College Coburg art teacher Noel Bruzzese started up a team at the club, largely featuring girls from his school.

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Support Our Sponsors - Stomping Ground Brewery

April 26, 2017

We have some great sponsors this year - let's support them in return. A new partner for Brunswick Zebras in 2017 is Stomping Ground, the hip new brewery in Collingwood.

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Balfe Park Is Up and Running

April 24, 2017

The newly renovated Balfe Park Change Rooms have been officially launched and used for their first competition matches.

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Melbourne Victory came to visit...

March 14, 2017

Melbourne Victory's James Triosi and goalkeeper Matt Acton came along to Brunswick Zebras for a chat and to sign souvenirs for our lucky youngsters at Sumner Park today, a visit much appreciated by all.

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Youth Players Coaching Opportunity

January 27, 2017

Youth Players - Start Your Coaching Experience

Brunswick Zebras FC is again offering youth players (14 to 18 years old) the chance to take a first step into coaching as parts of the club's Saturday SkillZ program for beginner players aged from 5 to 8 years old.

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Balfe Park New Club Rooms Opened

September 19, 2016

The grand opening of the upgraded rooms at Balfe Park itook place on Saturday 8 October along with a club Saturday SkillZ Gala Day, our 2016 AGM and the welcome presence of local Councillors and Meembers of Parliament.

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The Singing Wolf at Zebras

September 19, 2016

Great story about our club in last weekend's The Age newspaper - featuring club legend Fabio Incantalupo and our Under 17 boys.

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Football Uniform Donations to Help Kids in Need

February 23, 2016

Brunswick Zebras FC is partnering with the Reagan Milstein Foundation to recycle used football clothing into the hands of Africa and the Pacific. Bring your out-of-date Zebras kit to the Sumner Park clubrooms to contribute to the cause.

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