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“Football is not a sport for the elite; it is available for everyone, irrespective of size, shape, colour or faith. It is a real sporting democracy, which offers educational values, health benefits, social opportunities, and sporting worth. The game is a wonderful vehicle for personal and sporting development.” Andy Roxburgh, UEFA Technical Director The Mitchell Rangers Soccer Club (MRSC) was established in 2003 by a group of parents committed to broadening the diversity of sporting opportunities in the southern Mitchell Shire and neighbouring towns. Initial ‘Come and Try’ days identified that there was, indeed, enough interest to warrant forming a club and the MRSC was born. We are a "Family Oriented Club" managed and run by dedicated volunteers who give their time freely and without hesitation. Our ethos is to promote amongst members, family and spectators alike, sportsmanlike behaviour and teamspirit by praising and encouraging team members and respecting all players, including opponents... we discourage any form of public or private humiliation when a player makes a mistake. Whilst the coaches at times need to point out how the player could have performed differently to achieve a positive outcome, this is done in a non-agressive, non-threatening manner as the main focus is always placed on the positive aspects of a players abilities. We understand that the main reason our players want to turn up & play is to enjoy themselves, and so we ensure all players get time on the pitch. We do not encourage motivating players by placing them under unresonable amounts of pressure to perform. As the majority of members are children our home ground is a designated No Smoking and No Alchohol Area. We also encourage preventable injuries by promoting stretching and warmup exersises, and drinking an adequate supply of water or isotonic drinks to avoid dehydration before, during and after training and matches. In 2007, as part of the move to the Football Federation Victoria league, the club was renamed in keeping with the worldwide use of the name "Football" for the "World Game". The club continues to grow & thrive from its small beginnings (45 Players) in 2003, with the number of registered players at 250 in 2008 and growing. Demographically the club attracts players from a large area although most of the players live in and around the Wallan – Kilmore area: (refer below table)… | 38.69% | Wallan, Hidden Valley, Darraweit Guim: | | 30.95% | Kilmore | | 10.12% | Broadford, Reedy Creek, Sunday Creek | | 6.55% | Wandong, Heathcote Junction, Clonbinane | | 5.95% | Goldie, Lancefield, Romsey | | 5.95% | Beveridge, Craigieburn, Eden Park, Greenvale, Kensington, Narre Warren, Whittlesea | | 1.79% | Seymour, Tallarook, Yea |
Broadford Secondary College, Pinniger Street, Broadford where we play games during Winter. During the season all teams train at Broadford Secondary College under lights. For further information about the MRFC, please have a look around our site, or If you require further information, please do not hesitate to Contact Us.
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