VENUE PROGRAMMING, COURT HIRE AND EVENTS AT BVAC2018-19 SUMMER FUTSAL LEAGUE UPDATEWe are moving into the business end of the Summer Futsal League for 2018-19 with the junior component already in finals mode. Pictured on the right are Bell Park FC who won the first of the grand finals 4 – 0 over Drysdale Strikers in the Monday U13s. As this was the first of the finals, the following dates are:

Wednesday U15 final 27th February Thursday U13 final 28th February Friday U9, U11 & U17 final 1st March Senior finals commence week of 25th March

Here are some quick numbers on the JUNIOR Summer Futsal League 2018-19:

70 Registered Teams 433 Games Fixtured 538 Registered Participants 3748 Regular Season Goals Scored!

Barwon Valley Activity Centre and Futsal Geelong are extremely thankful for all involved - players, referees, coaches, team managers, parents and supporters. Without the support of the community, the competitions wouldn’t be what they are today! We hope to see your faces around the center throughout the year, and wish you all the best for your outdoor soccer endeavors.

VENUE CLOSUREBVAC will be closed for the following public holidays:

Labour Day the venue will be closed Monday 11th March East Monday the venue (including Belmont Market) will closed for all four days of the Easter period including: Friday 19 th,

Saturday 20th, Sunday 21st and Monday the 22nd of April Anzac Day the venue will be closed on the 25th of April

2019 WINTER FUTSAL LEAGUEAs we conclude the Summer Futsal League we are straight into the preparation for Winter. Futsal Geelong will be again MENS and MIXED futsal competitions at the Barwon Valley Activity Centre throughout Winter. We are currently seeking team Expressions of Interest with games scheduled to commence the week of the 25th of March 2019.

For more information email: futsalgeelong@geelongcity.vic.gov.au

CASUAL BADMINTON – BEGINNING APRIL!

BARWON VALLEY ACTIVITY CENTRE UPDATE March & April 2019

BARWON VALLEY ACTIVITY CENTRE UPDATE March & April 2019

BARWON VALLEY ACTIVITY CENTRE UPDATE March & April 2019

BARWON VALLEY ACTIVITY CENTRE UPDATE March & April 2019

Beginning in the first week of April 2019, BVAC will be offering casual badminton program aimed at absolutely anyone! Whether you are an existing player, never picked up a racket before, or a family looking to try something new – all are welcome! The program will run from April through to August 2019. There are no sign ups required, just come down when you feel like it. $4.00 per person, per session BYO racket. Weekly session times:

Mondays 9:00am – 10:00am Tuesdays 5:30pm – 6:30pm Thursday 6:00pm – 7:00pm

For more information email bvac@geelongcity.vic.gov.au

GEELONG VEGAN LIFESTYLE MARKET!The Geelong Vegan Lifestyle Market will be running on Saturday the 23rd of March and Saturday the 27th of April.

For more information visit www.veganlifestylemarket.com.au

BUBBLE LEAGUE – BEGINNING APRIL!BVAC is excited to announce our newest user group to the venue. Bubble League will be bouncing into BVAC in April 2019. Bubble soccer is a sport in which players are half-encased inside an inflated torus bubble, covering the upper body and head. Similar regular soccer rules and objectives apply, with the added element of the bubble!

How it works? Groups containing four teams Four teams play a round robin, each playing each other twice (six games) Teams matched according to weight & gender 3 v 3 @ BVAC Monday, Wednesday or Thursday

For more information or to sign up visit their website www.bubbleleague.com.au

BELMONT MARKETIMPROVING THE USER EXPERIENCE The Belmont Market is endeavoring to improve the experience customers can enjoy on their visit each Sunday morning. Two key focus areas we are targeting is to increase the live entertainment and variety of food vendors on offer. If you or someone you know is interested in joining the Belmont Market or you have suggestions of improvement, please get in contact via belmontmarket@geelongcity.vic.gov.au

Buskers at the Belmont Market are required to hold a valid buskers permit which is offered by the City of Greater Geelong.

Performers or amusements must submit an application in writing to belmontmarket@geelongcity.vic.gov.au

requested via belmontmarket@geelongcity.vic.gov.au