Darebin Falcons Junior Soccer Girls made their debut on the big stage at the Veneto Club last month when they accompanied W-League teams Melbourne Victory and Canberra United on to the pitch as Mascots during their recent summer holiday clash. 

In front of a 1500 strong crowd, the girls from the U7 and U9 Junior soccer program waited nervously in the players race before each of them accompanied a senior player onto the pitch at the start of the game. 

The girls were then free to watch their idols in action

for the first half where Melbourne Victory went ahead 1-0 with a penalty from Jodi Taylor. As the first 45 minutes drew to a close, the Falcons girls were in the spotlight again, taking to the pitch again in a game of Small Sided Football which they thoroughly enjoyed.

In the second half of the W-League match Canberra United equalised through star striker Michelle Heyman. With the match finishing 1-1, the girls went home inspired and very excited to have been part of such a great match.

Soccer training commenced last Tuesday with a great attendance from returning players and several new players, despite the 35 degree heat.

Soccer specific training will take place on Tuesdays at 6.30pm at A. H. Capp Reserve in the lead up to the season, with a whole club pre-season fitness session on Thursdays, same time, same place.

We are looking for more new players  for our Women's Division 2 and Women's Metropolitan League teams, from experienced players to complete beginners. So just come on down to training or contact Sally Wallis, soccer administrator, for more information at   or check the About Soccer page.

The Darebin Women's Sports club is looking for committed and qualified coaches for its two senior women's soccer teams participating in State League 2 and the Metro League. The Darebin Falcons aim to provide a soccer playing environment that is supportive, with an atmosphere that promotes a culture of safety, friendship and fair & friendly sporting behaviour, whilst maintaining a competitive spirit. We are a club looking to grow and build on the success achieved in 2011 where we fielded two teams for the first time in several years and finished 3rd in State League two. Applicants with previous experience coaching senior women's teams would be looked upon favourably. Applications should be submitted to Club President Rebecca Hickmott at .