The Eagles are a proud member of Adelaide's Western Suburbs community and is currently increasing it's involvement in many local community initiatives with school, sporting, charity and other groups.
COMMUNITY RELATIONS MANAGER - PHIL HERDEN
Phil Herden, a long time Eagles Supporter (former Cheer Squad leader back in the 1980's) has taken on this part time role with the main aim of enhancing the Eagles presence in it's local community and growing the club's long term supporter base.
Phil will be focussed on developing three main areas for the club
- Junior Supporters
- Community Involvement
- Home Match Promotions
JUNIORS IN OUR ZONE
An early step in developing Eagle fans for the future was to strengthen links with all primary school aged footballers in our metro zone.
A partnership has been formed with all 8 metro junior clubs in our zone, so that EVERY player from U8 to U12 is now also registered as a junior member of the Eagles.
In addition all AUSKICK participants in our zone are also Eagle Junior members
Also all participants in the EAGLES SASFA ZONE (Primary School Football) are invited to apply for free junior membership.
To find out more on how you can PLAY FOOTY in the Eagles Zone please go to our Kids Corner Section and follow the links.
Starting on Sunday May 30th, Eagle Junior Members (& families) now have their own special reserved area for home games at Woodville Oval, the E-ZONE.
There will be two kids themed days at the Eagles this year
- AUSKICK DAY - Sunday May 30th v Norwood (Also doubles as SANFL Heart Foundation Kids Round)
- KIDS DAY - Saturday August 21st v Central
Both days will have a jumping castle, face painting and other great family friendly activities.
EAGLES COMMUNITY DAY - SAT JULY 17 v SOUTH ADELAIDE
(Get your local community group involved in the event)
On Saturday July 17th the Eagles will be holding a COMMUNITY DAY during its home game against the Panthers.
Right now we are inviting local community groups to be part of the event. It's a great opportunity for many to promote themeselves to a new audience and have a fun afternoon at the football.
If you are involved in a community group and would like to join our event please register your interest with Phil Herden at community@wwtfc.com.au
OTHER COMMUNITY EVENTS
The Eagles recently participated in the following community events
- CELEBRATE HENLEY April 10th @ the Henley Oval.
- RIGHT ROYAL FUN RUN & FAMILY DAY, June 14 @ AAMI Stadium
EAGLES COMMUNITY LINKS
Stay tuned for a list of organisations that have established a "Community Link" with the Eagles.
This involves some joint promotion and interaction during the season.
CARA (Community Accommodation and Respite Agency)
Aim – A charity that provides disability support services too people with a disability and their families
Details – Involves 500 clients and families, Key event is the CARA Christmas Carnival
Contact – Sarah Axford, Ph 8347 4588 / e-mail saxford@admin.cara.asn.au
CARERS SA (Western Carers)
Aim – Support carers who look after a family member or friend with a disability, is frail aged or has a chronic / physical illness.
Details – Involves over 1,050 members with support groups, retreats, regional and Christmas events,
Contact – Anna Schmidt, Ph 8240 2900 / E-mail annas@carers-sa.sa.asn.au
GRANGE LIONS CLUB
Aim – Assistance to the community.
Contact – Janet Hills, Ph 829 7313
KILKENNY SENIOR CITIZEN CLUB
Aim – Social Meetings for Senior Citizens, Community Hall @ 27a Wilpena Tce, Kilkenny.
Details – Currently 30 members involved with social events such as cards, bowls, billiard, bus trips, birthday lunches and xmas breakup party.
Contact – Rosemary Mudde, Ph 8380 8421
MEALES ON WHEELS
Aim – 90 Volunteers serving over 100 clients per day with meals in the Woodville Area
Contact – Robin Cram, 039 500 623
NEIGHBOURHOD WATCH (Woodville / Woodville Park)
Aim – Working together to make our environment safer
Details – Involves 1600 houses in area with Bi Monthly Newsletter & meetings.
Contact – Jnr Const Ian Gregor, Ph 0427 870 69
REEDBEDS COMMUNITY CENTRE
(19 Fitch Road, Fulham)
Aim – A centre for people of all ages living around the area. Used by over 400 members in the local community each week with a wide range of programs including computer courses, over 50’s fitness, playgroups, functions etc.
Contact – Rose Dunn, Ph 8235 1644
UNITING CARE WESLEY (Bowden)
Aim – Welfare Charity in the North Western suburbs
Contact – Natalie Martin-Coat Ph 825 7115 / e-mail natalie.martin-coat@ucwb.org.au
WEST CROYDON & KILKENNY R.S.L.
Aim – RSL Club with over 160 members
Activities – Lawn Bowls /BBQ, Sat Night Caberet & Big Band Nights, Raffles ets
Contact – Brian Walker Ph 8346 4855 / e-mail wck_rsl@optusnet.com.au
WEST LAKES TENNIS CLUB
Aim – Social, Competition & Tournament Tennis
Contact – Slawka Gawlik Ph 0416 692 113 / email juzefg@internode.on.net
WEST TORRENS ROTARY CLUB
Aim – Community Service
Contact – Helen Scotcher, Ph 8371 4811 / e-mail ccorner@bigpond.net.au
YOUTH CENTRAL (City of Charles Sturt)
Aim – Providing opportunities for young people (12-25 years) to be active and valued members of our community.
Details – Events held include National Youth Week, Youth Leadership forums, WestFest, school holiday programs and Friday social/recreation drop ins from 3.30pm to 7pm.
Contact – Melissa Cutting, Ph 8408 1313
e-mail - youthcentral@charlesturt.sa.gov.au
EAGLES COMMUNITY TASK FORCE
We are currently looking for volunteers to help set up and man our community displays a various local events in our zone.
If you would like to help the Eagles in their community initiatives and events please contact Phil Herden at community@wwtfc.com.au
HOME MATCH PROMOTIONS
Upcoming Home Match Promotions Include
Sat July 3 v Sturt - Launch of "Best of Both Worlds" Book
Sat July 17 v South - Eagles Community Day
Sat Aug 14 v Glenelg - SANFL Multicultural Round
Sat Aug 21 v Central - Eagles Kids Day