THE GV stars are one of five teams that constitute the FIDA northern conference, the rest of the cohort includes the Echuca Rockets, Wangaratta Magpies, Wodonga Jets and new team, the North Albury Hoppers.
The GV Stars have been affiliated with the Shepparton East Football Netball club over the last two years, granting them access to great facilities and the opportunity to train with their senior teams on occasions and enjoy everything that comes with being part of a club. The GV Stars take great delight in joining in Thursday night teas with the club and having their names read out before match days as regular teams do.
They train every Thursday night from 5:30-6:30, and leading up to a carnival, Tuesdays and Thursdays, to sharpen up their skills and improve their fitness.
All five teams across the league play a round robin competition five times a year hosted once by each team. The games are played in 10-minute halves with a 5-minute break in between halves, and for game changeovers.
Player Sam Cook shared with us what he loves about being a part of the team, “I get to play football like my brothers and celebrate when I kick goals, mum pays me $10.”
The next carnival game day will be this Sunday June 18, so head down to Central Park Recreation Reserve in Shepparton East from 10am to show your support. FIDA is open to players from any gender identity with ages ranging from 14 to 40 years, with a doctor’s permission required if older.
