All players interested in playing senior and reserves football with Ashburton United in 2010 are invited to trial with the club during January and February.
Pre-season training for all other senior teams, including Thirds and Masters, starts in late February. Please watch the website for further details.
Senior and Reserve trials
NOTE: Pre-season training will be taking place on Monday and Wednesday nights until further notice.
Monday night training will be taking place at Solway Primary, Wednesday night training will be taking place at Warner Reserve until further notice.
Monday night training: Location: Solway Primary School - Winton Road, Ashburton, 60 B12.
Wednesday night training: Location: Warner Reserve - Warner Avenue, Ashburton - Melway 60 E11 from 6:30pm onwards.
Further information regarding our pre-season training program will be provided at upcoming sessions and displayed on the website.
Training will resume as normal (Tuesday and Thursday nights) asap.
All players are to bring boots, runners (and indoor soccer/futsal shoes if you have a pair) to all sessions.
Ashburton United Men’s Soccer Club 2010
Welcome to the home of Ashburton United Men's Soccer Club.
Welcome to the home of Ashburton United Men's Soccer Club.
Updated: Trials for Ashburton Senior and Reserves Teams Commence
on Monday 04 January 2010 - 19:07:57 | by Le TissierAshburton United - Season 2010
on Thursday 03 December 2009 - 17:34:11 | by Roving Reporter
Ashburton United are on the lookout for players to take on senior positions in Season 2010 - Strikers / Midfielders / Defenders / Goalkeepers.
We are home to five men’s teams and we currently have a first-team squad mixed with youth and experienced players.
From humble beginnings our club has grown into one of the largest clubs in South East Melbourne, with numerous junior teams, a women’s section and several men’s senior squads.
Training takes place on Tuesday and Thursday nights (6:30pm-8:30pm) and matches take place on Saturdays (first-team and second-team) and Sunday (Thirds and Masters).
PRE-SEASON: Commences early January 2010.
The official season kicks off in late March/early April until September 2010.
Benefits of playing at our club:
• Refurbished pitch;
• State of the art lighting/floodlights;
• Newly refurbished pavilion;
• Social calendar with functions in place;
• Multicultural club (we are home to several nationalities including but not limited to English, Scottish, Welsh, Italian, Greek, Chinese, Japanese, Lebanese, Bosnian, Peruvian, Dutch, Norwegian…the list goes on. Quite simply we welcome ALL nationalities at our club).
• Community based club;
• Committed coach and players;
• Close to public transport with a train station just 200 metres away from the ground and a bus service adjacent to the pitch.
If you would like to join our club in 2010 please stay tuned to our website for more details OR contact our President via the Contact Us link.
We are home to five men’s teams and we currently have a first-team squad mixed with youth and experienced players.
From humble beginnings our club has grown into one of the largest clubs in South East Melbourne, with numerous junior teams, a women’s section and several men’s senior squads.
Training takes place on Tuesday and Thursday nights (6:30pm-8:30pm) and matches take place on Saturdays (first-team and second-team) and Sunday (Thirds and Masters).
PRE-SEASON: Commences early January 2010.
The official season kicks off in late March/early April until September 2010.
Benefits of playing at our club:
• Refurbished pitch;
• State of the art lighting/floodlights;
• Newly refurbished pavilion;
• Social calendar with functions in place;
• Multicultural club (we are home to several nationalities including but not limited to English, Scottish, Welsh, Italian, Greek, Chinese, Japanese, Lebanese, Bosnian, Peruvian, Dutch, Norwegian…the list goes on. Quite simply we welcome ALL nationalities at our club).
• Community based club;
• Committed coach and players;
• Close to public transport with a train station just 200 metres away from the ground and a bus service adjacent to the pitch.
If you would like to join our club in 2010 please stay tuned to our website for more details OR contact our President via the Contact Us link.
Futsal Match Report: Ashburton Derby
on Thursday 03 December 2009 - 17:21:13 | by Roving Reporter
The Hawthorn Football Club of the futsal world, the Raven Pretty Boys rode their luck to overcome the fast finishing Redbacks in an all Ashburton indoor semi-final clash.
Played in front of a packed stadium, the Ravens got off to flying start when Captain Jake 'Rusty' Lazarro toe poked a scorcher from the half way line into the top corner.
Opposing captain, Dorothy Clemson nearly levelled the scores immediately, but a desperately flailing Tim Shaw in goals and two strategically placed goal posts conspired to keep the ball from crossing the line.
Despite the efforts of ever green Redbacks keeper 'Abs of steel' Crisp, some lapses in concentration by the defence resulted in a 3-0 half time score line.
Some well chosen words of encouragement during the break kick-started the Redbacks into action. Two goals in quick succession had the Ravens wobbling like an aeroplane jelly and when Lazarro bundled the ball across his own goal line, the wheels were well and truly off the Raven's juggernaught.
Confusion reigned when Lazarro's next shot cannoned into the electronic scoreboard, breaking the clock and wiping the scores.
Just when Crisp had nearly convinced the referee that the score was in fact level, 'Cool Hand' Luc slithered his way through a packed defence to calmly slot a Raven's fourth. Campbell 'Zinedan' Woolacott got into the Raven's goal scoring act as did Scottish import Niall (it's actually Neil, but he's a bit fancy).
At the other end, Alex McInness, Tricky Richie Lee, Kenny, and Doddsy toiled manfully for a Redbacks reply.
Micka 'The Flying Dutchman' eventually found the net for the Redbacks but it was all too late, with the Ravens running out 6-4 winners.
The grand final will be played next Wednesday at the Ashburton YMCA, starting at 8.00pm. Tickets are not essential.
Played in front of a packed stadium, the Ravens got off to flying start when Captain Jake 'Rusty' Lazarro toe poked a scorcher from the half way line into the top corner.
Opposing captain, Dorothy Clemson nearly levelled the scores immediately, but a desperately flailing Tim Shaw in goals and two strategically placed goal posts conspired to keep the ball from crossing the line.
Despite the efforts of ever green Redbacks keeper 'Abs of steel' Crisp, some lapses in concentration by the defence resulted in a 3-0 half time score line.
Some well chosen words of encouragement during the break kick-started the Redbacks into action. Two goals in quick succession had the Ravens wobbling like an aeroplane jelly and when Lazarro bundled the ball across his own goal line, the wheels were well and truly off the Raven's juggernaught.
Confusion reigned when Lazarro's next shot cannoned into the electronic scoreboard, breaking the clock and wiping the scores.
Just when Crisp had nearly convinced the referee that the score was in fact level, 'Cool Hand' Luc slithered his way through a packed defence to calmly slot a Raven's fourth. Campbell 'Zinedan' Woolacott got into the Raven's goal scoring act as did Scottish import Niall (it's actually Neil, but he's a bit fancy).
At the other end, Alex McInness, Tricky Richie Lee, Kenny, and Doddsy toiled manfully for a Redbacks reply.
Micka 'The Flying Dutchman' eventually found the net for the Redbacks but it was all too late, with the Ravens running out 6-4 winners.
The grand final will be played next Wednesday at the Ashburton YMCA, starting at 8.00pm. Tickets are not essential.
Bendigo Bank unveiled as new club sponsor
on Monday 06 July 2009 - 16:15:28 | by Roving Reporter
Ashburton United is pleased to announce that the Bendigo Bank in High Street Ashburton has become the club's latest sponsor.
Local MP and Bank board member, Bob Stensholt visited Ashburton Park to present the sponsorship cheque to club President, Paul Crisp. As part of his visit, Bob was also on hand to flip the coin for the Ashburton's senior game against Mooroolbark.
In accepting the cheque Paul re-enforced the community focus of the club and paid tribute to the Bendigo Bank for creating a local presence in the area.
The much needed funding will go towards new kitchen appliances in the refurbished pavilion.
Dorothy and Vanessa's match of the season
