WE had a perfect day to see our 2025 season out and present all of our players with their trophies.
The giant slippery slide, face painting and games made the day one to remember.
The George Cassin Tiny Champion Award went to Harvey Fidden.
“It was really difficult to choose a Mini Champion this year because so many kids played so well,” George said.
“The player receiving this award started the season never having played soccer before, and has grown into a strong all-rounder.
“They’ve shown great skills in both defense and attack, making some excellent tackles, winning the ball back, scoring goals, and even setting up a teammate to score.
“A fantastic effort and well-deserved award!”
The PK Award, Midis Champion Player, went to Beau Johnstone.
Beau is often mistaken for Sonic the Hedgehog with his incredible speed and agility, and he has lit up the season with a whopping 32 goals!
He’s cheeky, fun, and fearless – never holding back.
Beau’s energy, talent, and love for the game make him an outstanding champion.
The Chris Wrigley Quiet Achiever Awards, presented this year by his son Nelson and Mother Tess went to James Howard and Ami Johnstone.
They have both worked hard, improving their skills and showing great determination on the field.
Chris Richards presented his Encouragement Trophy to Flynn Barker with proud Mum Alissa, our club secretary looking on.
Lions Club President Amanda Skyes presented Lions Club of Tea Gardens Club Champion of Sportsmanship Awards to Mason Keenan and Aria Jacobsen, commenting “both players lead by example, are always fair, respectful, and supportive of their teammates”.
“Their positive attitudes and team spirit reflect the true values of the club, making them worthy recipients of this award.”
Our committee would like to thank all of our sponsors for their continued support during the 2025 season.
Thank you to our major sponsor Karuah RSL, and our minor sponsors Tea Gardens Country Club, Tea Gardens Hotel and Work’n’Play Clothing.
The children in all of our teams, the Aussie Roofing and Guttering Reef Sharks, Myall Lakes Meats Port Jackson Sharks, Lofty Cranes Shovelnose Sharks, Ray White Bull Sharks, Tea Gardens Automotive and Electrical Hammerhead Sharks, Myall Plumbing Mako Sharks, Mumms on Myall Grey Nurse Sharks, Hawks Nest Golf Club Wobbegong Sharks had a great season playing every game with passion, continuously honing their skills and having fun along the way.
Thanks to Sudz Laundry for donating the cleaning of our team shirts every week, Mumms on Myall and Tea Gardens Hotel for donating the raffle vouchers.
Our BBQ was supported by a new sponsor Myall Coast Realty.
Thank you to each and every one of you local families and businesses for your support.
We couldn’t have played this year without our volunteer referees George and Karen along with parent helpers on and off the field. Thank you.
Big thanks to our volunteers along with Mick and Wink for cooking the BBQ every Saturday and our small dedicated committee consisting of El Presidente’ Jason Keeble, Alissa Barker our super hero Secretary, Canteen Manager Danni Newton and her family not forgetting Dannis’ mum, Brenda, who drove up every game day from Raymond Terrace, Kate Ridgeway our terrific and trusty Treasurer, prep and pack up Pete Howard along with team trickster Tasha Howard, Nadine Hood our Registrar extraordinaire and Andrea Hammond our social media mastermind.
We bid the 2025 season farewell and look forward to a strong season for our 36th consecutive year next year!
Walking Football gave an exhibition game during the fabulous final day of the Tea Gardens Soccer Clubs 2025 season with great support from all the onlookers who were present.
The crowd got behind us players, and even joined in with their own banter, laughs and fun.
We even had an international player, my brother-in-law Mike Butler from New Zealand who threw off his thongs (jandels in his talk) and took to the field for the entire 20-minute game!
We had a good roll up, plenty of subs and fun.
Walking Football is having another exhibition game at the Myall Riverfest this Saturday, come along and check it out.
Our Summer Twilight Season kicks off 5pm Wednesday 8th October at Memorial Oval with games being held every week through until end of daylight saving 2026.
Go to the Tea Gardens Soccer Club website for registration and details. See you there!
By Shayne REYNOLDS
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