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Blind and vision impaired footballers will return to the pitch in late April for their 2022 campaign.

The South Melbourne FC Blind Football Team trains on a regular basis to prepare players for National Team Training Camps and for the future introduction of a competitive league. The squad trains under a
qualified Blind Football coach on a fortnightly basis between April and September. All training is overseen by Australian Blind Football to ensure our players can reach the highest standard they can.

Whilst we actively support our players to reach the standard to join the national squad, we place a greater emphasis on welcoming new players to the sport. Not everyone wants to play competitively so we provide an environment for social football and those who want to learn the game.

We have a number of participants, including children, who are trying the sport for the first time or join us for some casual activities. To achieve this we run free come-and-try sessions at least monthly in Albert Park.

For more information and dates for our 2022 program please visit our Blind Football page here.

 

 

 

The South Melbourne FC Powerchair team will travel to Sydney in late April to compete in the 2022 APFA Australian Club Championship.

This will be the third time the club has competed at the national level since being formed in 2018. The team will feature club President Craig Kilby and be lead by Captain Shaun Mott and Vice Captain Chris Kessaris.

The team aims to achieving its most competitive performance to date at the Championship coming of the back of a significant development period. Whilst playing opportunities over the last two years under the pandemic have been difficult, things have really ramped up over the last six months. Coached by the Australian national team Assistant Coach Robert Wright, the squad has been playing on the weekend and more importantly been having additional weekly training sessions to focus their skills and team work.

Powerchair Club President Craig Kilby said “I am really excited to be returning to Sydney. The Australian Club Championships provide us an opportunity to compete against the best powerchair football teams in Australia. We look forward to delivering a competitive result for South Melbourne FC.”

The six day event will commence on Thursday 28 April at the QuayCentre at Sydney Olympic Park.

South Melbourne FC is thrilled to announce that it has signed former SMFC Junior Grace Taranto for the 2022 NPLW Victoria season.

She started her journey at South and was regarded as one of the clubs most talented junior players prior to moving to the NTC / FV Emerging program.

Grace now joins the club after a season with Adelaide United in the A-League Women, after she was rewarded with a contract following an outstanding season with Bulleen last season. She has also represented Australia at a Junior Matilda level.

With an ability to win possession, while also being extremely calm on the ball, we are looking forward to seeing her back in our colours and playing on Lakeside Stadium.

Speaking to SMFC Media, Coach Samuel Young was elated to have Grace return to the club. “Grace is an exceptional talent and someone who I am excited to have part of our squad in 2022. It’s another wonderful story of a junior returning to the club also following some brilliant seasons in the NTC program and lately playing at the top level in Victoria. She is a very composed player who we think can add some real quality to our team.”

We welcome Grace back to the club as she will link up with the squad following the end of the A-League Women season.

South Melbourne FC is thrilled to announce the signing of Jai Ingham for the upcoming 2022 NPL Victorian season.

Ingham is a name familiar to football fans in Australia having played in the A-League with the Brisbane Roar and Melbourne Victory, including forming part of Victory’s Championship winning attack during the 2017-18 season. He also had a stint prior to this at Hume City where he reached the FFA Cup Quarter Final alongside Marcus Schroen.

Most recently he spent time in the Philippines, before a very short stint back in his native Queensland with the Gold Coast Knights.

The four-time New Zealand international will add substantial quality to the South attacking line-up and will be looking to have an immediate impact for the club, be it on either wing or as a striker.

Speaking to smfc.com.au, SMFC Senior Football Director Andrew Mesourouni was pleased with his latest acquisition. “I’m pleased to announce to our members and fans that the 2022 squad is complete with the arrival of Jai Ingham. He is no stranger when it comes to football in Australia, having played many years in the A league with Victory and Brisbane Roar and appearing in league and Asian champions league matches. A big player now signing with the most historical club in the country. I personally welcome him to South and wish him all the success this season.

Jai will link up with the squad this coming week.

Annual General Meeting : South Melbourne Hellas Ltd

Dear Member,

RE: Annual General Meeting

It is advised that the Annual General Meeting of South Melbourne Hellas Club Ltd will be held as follows:

Date: Sunday 6th March 2022
Time: 11.00am
Location: 1959 Bar And Grill, Lakeside Stadium
25 Albert Road Drive, Albert Park VIC 3206

The agenda shall include the following:

1. Confirmation of Minutes of the previous Annual General Meeting;
2. Finance Report and presentation of Audited Accounts of the Club;
3. Presidents Report;
4. Appointment of Auditors and determination of their remuneration;
5. Any other business of which due notice shall have been given;

A printed and electronic copy of the Annual Report including the 2020/21 Audited Financial Accounts will be made available 14 Days prior to the commencement of the AGM where you will be able to download a copy from our website www.smfc.com.au/documents-resources/ . The password to access the Annual Report was issued via email or post to all financial members.  Alternatively, you can contact the club office to have a copy emailed or posted to you.

Admission to the AGM will be strictly limited to those financial members of the Club whom are eligible to vote. To confirm your eligibility to vote you can contact by emailing admin@smfc.com.au or calling (03) 9645 9797.

Kind Regards

Erik Zimmerman
Secretary

SMH AGM Documentation

• SMH Articles of Association (Constitution)

Annual General Meeting : South Melbourne FC Pty Ltd

Dear Member,

RE: Annual General Meeting

It is advised that the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of South Melbourne Football Club Ltd will be held as follows:

Date: Sunday 6th March 2022
Time: 12pm
Location: 1959 Bar And Grill, Lakeside Stadium
25 Albert Road Drive, Albert Park VIC 3206

The agenda shall include the following:

1. Confirmation of Minutes of the previous Annual General Meeting;
2. Finance Report and presentation of Audited Accounts of the Club;
3. Presidents Report;
4. Appointment of Auditors and determination of their remuneration;
5. Any other business of which due notice shall have been given;

A printed and electronic copy of the Annual Report including the 2020/21 Audited Financial Accounts will be made available 14 Days prior to the commencement of the AGM where you will be able to download a copy from our website www.smfc.com.au/documents-resources. The password to access the Annual Report was issued via email or post to all financial members. Alternatively, you can contact the club office to have a copy emailed or posted to you.

Admission to the AGM will be strictly limited to those financial members of the Club whom are eligible to vote. To confirm your eligibility to vote you can contact by emailing admin@smfc.com.au or calling (03) 9645 9797.

Kind Regards

Erik Zimmerman
Secretary

SMFC AGM Documentation

• SMFC Constitution