PRESEASON 2012

1/ TRAINING PRE-CHRISTMAS WILL BE ONE NIGHT A WEEK ON WEDNESDAY AND STARTS WEDNESDAY 30/11 TO 21/12 (WITH A BREAK UP BBQ THAT NIGHT)

2/ TRAINING RESTARTS JANUARY WEDNESDAY 18/1/12 AND CONTINUES ON MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS FROM 23-25/1/12

3/ TRAINING MOVES TO TUESDAY & THURSDAYS (AFTER LABOUR DAY LONG WEEKEND) 13-15/3

4/ LOOKING TO HAVE 3-4 PRACTICE MATCHES DATES NOT CONFIRMED BUT LOOKING AT WEDNESDAY 7/3 BEFORE LABOUR DAY WEEKEND AND THEN WEEKENDS 17-18/3,  24-25/3 & 31/3-1/4,

5/ PLEASE NOTE THESE TRAINING NIGHTS AND ENSURE THAT YOU ARE FREE FOR THEM.

I WILL BE AT THE GROUND AT 6.00PM AND TRAINING STARTS ON THE GROUND AT 6.15PM WITH LIGHT KICKING. 

TRAINING

WHAT TO DO TO 30/11

START YOUR FITNESS PROGRAM NOW

EXAMPLE OF THE STYLE OF TRAINING YOU SHOULD BE DOING:

RUNS OF – 

1/ 3KM AT A GOOD PACE AIMING TO DO THE RUN IN 14 MIN

2/ 1 KM RUNS X 5 ( WITH 3 MIN REST BETWEEN EACH ONE)

2/ SHORT WORK 100M, 50M, 20M, X 10 AT 75%, WALK BACK TO START BETWEEN EACH ONE

ALSO SOME GYM WORK, POOL-BEACH RUNS/SWIMS

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO DISCUSS YOUR OWN PERSONAL TRAINING PLEASE FEEL FREE TO TELEPHONE ME ON 0417533856

SEE YOU ON THE 30/11

ALAN “SUDSY” SUTHERLAND

ECAFC is pleased to announce the new Committee for Season 2012

President - Ron Chapman

Vice President - Trav Brown

Treasurer - Matt Abbott

Secretary - Brian Galvin

General Committee Member - Rhonda O'Malley

The committee wishes to express its sincere thanks to retiring committee members:

Graham Leys

Ronnie Mizzi

Jarrod Mizzi

2011 - Annual General Meeting

To be held at the clubrooms

Wednesday 12th October

Commencing 7:30  pm

All members welcome 

Eltham Collegians would like to acknowledge the substantial contribution Doug Hargraves of Rahan Construction has made over the years.

Aside for being a long term Gold Sponsor, Doug was a major contributor to our lighting project, is an adviser to the committee on major projects and a substantial supporter of our Football department. 

 To learn more about Rahan Construction click on the sponsor logo or you can contact them on

Rahan Construction Pty Ltd

Contact:  T 03 94187755  E This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Building Relationships

ECAFC woud like to recognise the ongoing contribution of our major sponsor "Trash N Stash"

The generosity and support of the Jupp family, not just the sponsorship, but the contributions both on and off the field are amazing.

Having supported the club for many years,  in 2010 they upgraded to a Major Gold Sponsor and again in 2011.

It is important that all members support our sponsors, so for all your waste and recycling needs please contact:

Jon Jupp on 9437-1876 

ECAFC is very pleased to announce that Brown Davis Automotive Pty Ltd has signed on again for season 2011 as a gold sponsors.

This is extremely generous when you take into account, they have invested substantial amounts of money both this year and last year in our lighting project.

Our sincere thanks to David and Jen Brown.

For those of you who do not know, Brown Davis is a world class manufacturer of unique automotive products and has one of the finest 4WD automotive upgrade facilities available.

If you are looking to upgrade your 4wd with the latest in fuel, comfort and safety technology, 

Contact Brown Davis Automotive, 

47 Holloway Drive, Bayswater, Victoria, Australia 3153

Fax: +61 (3) 9762 9829 Ph: +61 (3) 9762 8722

Mark it down in your calender the 5 star event of the year.

Turtle Ball Saturday July 2nd Crown Casino

The Turtles are very pleased to annouce a new Gold Sponsor

We want to welcome Barry Plant Real Estate - Eltham 

For all your Real Estate needs make sure you contact Thomas Kurtschenko past player and premiership forward who will be more than happy to help you out.

Check out the link for more details

Homesmart Home, Car, or Personal Loans

Homesmart Home Loans are pleased to be the latest sponsor of the Turtles!

For every new Turtle Loan taken out by current or past players or player’s family or partners, Homesmart Home Loans will donate $300 directly to the club. That includes Turtle Home Loans or Re-Finances, Turtle Car Finance or Turtle Personal Loans – all your loan needs.

To celebrate this new sponsorship, Homesmart Home Loans are giving the first Turtle to settle or refer a loan with us a brand new iPad 2!

For more information, email Buster ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) or visit www.homesmartgroup.com.au. 

If you ever wonder why people want to be part of the Turtles, just watch this video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1VqlkubqBs