PCYC MARRICKVILLE NEWS 04, APRIL 2016

PCYC MARRICKVILLE CONNECT

MESSAGE FROM THE NEW ACTING CLUB MANAGER

Hi PCYC members and guests,

It’s been a sensational month full of activity and

liveliness at the club. We have finished up our

term 1 After School Drop In Program which I am

proud to announce will resume in Term 2. So

please bring your children down to the club

between 4.00pm and 5.30pm after school this

term!

We have had an amazing holiday program where we have fun activities such as Soccer,

Basketball, Oz-Tag, Badminton, Dancing, Volleyball, Boxing and Science Workshops.

Special thanks to the holiday program coordinator Jordan Koorey and of course all

coaches, volunteers and venue users who had assisted.

We held our 3on3 Basketball tournament as our Time4Kids fundraiser on Saturday the 16th of April. We had an awesome day full of high quality matches with special guest performances by the NSW Police Band, Dj Peter Gunz and Jeromie Hill from the Sydney Kings. The day was officially opened by the Mayor Mr. Sam Iskandar and the day closed out by handing the cheques to the winning Women’s and Men’s teams. I would like to take this opportunity to personally thank each and every one of the PCYC staff – Jordan Koorey and Mira McGowan and volunteers who works so tirelessly on this event in the lead up to the day and also on the day of the event. It was a terrific community day which was made possible by our sponsors Effie Nicol from Yellow Brick Road Earlwood and George Hronopoulos from GH Property Practice. We also extend our greatest gratitude to Marrickville Council who was our third major sponsor. Marrickville Council played an important role in providing a majority of volunteers, circulating the news of the 3on3 amongst their networks and promoting our posters throughout notice boards and council buildings. A massive thank you to the recreational team at council! I hope to see you all at the club soon!

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TENDER UPDATE

FEBRUARY 2016 | MARRICKVILLE COUNCIL

DEBBIE AND ABBEY BORGIA CENTRE

The Debbie and Abbey Borgia Centre (DAB) is a key recreation and leisure facility in the Marrickville area. The PCYC has managed the operation of the centre for the last 10 years, however the lease agreement with Council recently expired and Council was required by law to conduct an Expression of Interest to assess market interest and then a public tender.

The outcome of this process is expected to be completed by May 2016. To maintain continuity, PCYC agreed to keep managing the centre pending the outcome of the tender process.

STEEL PARK CAFÉ

The lease agreement for the café has expired. As with the DAB, both an Expression of Interest and a public tender process will identify suitable operators for the café. In the interim, the operator has chosen not to continue the café service and Council is investigating alternative service providers until the tender outcome is finalised.

The outcomes from the Expression of Interest process for the DAB and Steel Park Café were considered at the Council Meeting on Tuesday 1 December.

MARRICKVILLE COUNCIL PARTNERS WITH LOCAL PCYC

TO OFFER YOUNGSTERS AN AFTER-SCHOOL DROP-IN

PROGRAM

FEBRUARY 2016 | Bryant HevesiInner, West Courier Inner City

CHILDREN are discovering that homework can be fun at a new program being trialled at Marrickville PCYC. The after-school and community drop-in program was launched last month as a joint initiative between the PCYC and Marrickville Council. It is an afternoon alternative to the successful Marrickville Souths Fitness and Breakfast Club and was designed to combat the “lack of community-based and family activities in the Marrickville South area”.

Unlike the fitness and breakfast club, which is for those aged 12-24, the program is targeted at six- to 16-year-olds.

There are different activities offered each day, run by volunteers, including a homework club on a Monday, soccer on a Thursday, and a

community drop-in on a Saturday morning. All activities are provided free of charge, except for basketball on a Friday. The program is being trialled across the first two school terms of the year.

The council chipped in more than $10,000 to help get it up and running.

Parent Refiloe Matsie, whose daughter Tabara, 7, attends the homework club, said the program had proven beneficial.

“She works really well in a relaxed, fun environment,” Ms Matsie told the Inner West Courier.

“The people that run it are brilliant — this place makes her want to do homework. “All the children go home happy-as.” The homework club also uses board games to keep kids stimulated. Mar rickville PCYC manager Joey D’Agata said membership numbers had grown significantly since the program started, with existing members using the facility more frequently. Marrickville Mayor Sam Iskandar said he was “really excited about this pilot program of activities”.“We are responding to a community need — we listened to what residents said, and now we are coming up with a solution,” Cr Iskandar said.

Full story by Bryant Hevesilnner & Photos by John Appleyard

PCYC 3ON3 SUCCESS

APRIL 2016 | JORDAN KOOREY

On the 16th of April 2016, PCYC Marrickville held its 2nd annual 3on3 Basketball Tournament during National Youth Week. The tournament was a fundraiser where all proceeds was donated to Time4Kids which is an annual youth fundraiser across Australia to raise funds for youth programs across the country. On the day, we had youth from all walks of life. We had 48 teams competing in a one-day tournament where there was up to $500 up for grabs, medals for the runner ups, free food and drinks and other prizes such as a gift baskets and plenty of vouchers.

I was extremely satisfied with the turnout and was satisfied at the level of cooperation and teamwork illustrated through this project that took months to plan. Last year, I managed the project by myself with the assistance and hardworking volunteering – Mary Koorey. This year, working with Mira McGowan and Mary again has proven the event to be an inevitable success.

The day was also accompanied by guest appearances such as the NSW Police Band, the Mayor – Clr Sam Iskandar, DJ Peter Gunz, Sydney Kings player – Jerome Hill and two girls who sang “hopeful”. Further to the entertainment, our youth was also engaged in activities such as our dance competition where our youth office (S/C Tyrinna Kurzydlo) danced off with our youth during the short break which gained thousands of views on the internet! We also had our 3-point competition, free throw competition and a dunk competition which also went viral on the internet, reaching 5000 views within 12 hours of uploading the video on Facebook!

The day surely exceeded our expectations and was a memorable day for our youth. The entry for the competition was $40 for juniors and $50 for seniors per team, an extremely cheap price compared to other gala days. I understand the monetary barrier placed on our everyday youth and we were proud to draw

together our youth in a social and safe environment with the presents of the NSW Police Force without the burden of high costs.

The day was made possible thanks to Yellow Brick Road Earlwood (who was also present on the event, where they had volunteered to help out) and also GH Property Practice. Both companies had featured in two newspapers which included the Innerwest Courier and the Valleytimes before the event. Also present on the day was Simply Bowen Therapy who provided treatment and massages to our youth for free. Lisa Cox from Simply Bowen Therapy said she had “VERY HAPPY CUSTOMERS, WHO DISCOVERED SOMETHING NEW ABOUT THEIR BODY”.

Just to reiterate what the manager had said, I would like to extend my sincere gratitude towards Marrickville Council for providing us with such as awesome and enthusiastic team! Also for circulating the news amongst their network and of course for partial funding. Thank you once again!

We would also like to thank our other community partners including: Coles Earlwood and Leichardt, Officeworks Lewisham, Chicken George Marrickville, Post Cafe Marrickville, the Sydney Kings, Panetta Mercato, Nieos Girll, Nutrition Warehouse Bankstown, St Maroun’s College, Westfields and Ties and Cuffs

A massive thank you to the volunteers on the day: Mary Koorey, Abla Savva, Vivian Le, Holly Halteh, Susan Abood, Roshana Jabbour, Janine Tran, Marvin Tohi, Members of the Lifepoint Community, Emile Koorey, Annie Lucchitti, Thomas Harris, Narayan Gurung, Eliane McCarthy, Kahn Drollett, Kerrie Drollett, Kerrie Kauter, Jin Park, Raymond Yu, Hafsah Saaed, Marleen and Tia Lu.

Youtube.com – PCYC Marrickville

A special thank you to this year’s community partners:

Main Sponsor: Yellow Brick Road Earlwood

At Yellow Brick Road, we’re all about helping ordinary

Australians achieve their financial hopes and dreams. And

every year, we love working with PCYC, who enrich local

communities through their youth development initiatives,

giving kids the best chance

Second Sponsor – GH Property Practice PTY LTD

Marrickville Council & Rec Post

"GH Property Practice is privileged to have sponsor this great event with Marrickville PCYC. The vision of GH Property Practice is to assist in delivering opportunities and hope to kids in our local community. GH Property Practice coagulates all the teams reaching the finals. Your dedication and commitment throughout the season has brought you to this point. Congratulations and well done!"

Other community partners include

Nieos Grill, Ties and Cuffs, Sydney Kings, Simply Bowen

Therapy, Coles Ealrwood and Leichardt, Beat Cooperation,

Chicken Geroge, DJ Peter Gunz, Nutrition Warehouse, St

Maroun’s College, Officeworks Lewisham, Post Café,

Westfields.

NEW PCYC WEBSITE

APRIL 2016 2016 | MARKETING

We are excited to announce a brand new and rennovated

website! Please visit www.pcycnsw.org.au/marrickville to

access the new and modern website. The website offers a

greater insight into our club with a lot more flexiblity with a

better Graphical User Interface.

PCYC MARRICKVILLE ASSISTS PCYC BELMORE

APRIL 2016 2016 | Senior Constable Anthony Crimi

On Monday night, April 4,

Belmore PCYC club manager

Andrew Shenouda organised a

fantastic Time 4 Kids fundraiser

at Belmore Sports Ground car

park with the following

staff/volunteers from PCYC

Belmore and PCYC

Marrickville – Sumara Yassine,

Emile Koorey, Tyson Hennings,

Jordan and Mikey Sofianos and

Tommy Ryan.

Police officers Danny Kidd and Anthony Crimi also assisted with this community event to

create a positive awareness of the youths who are engaging Belmore PCYC via programs and

club activities.

There were a number of spectators at the Bulldogs versus the Canberra Raiders team for the

Monday night football game with all supporters offering praise for the police and PCYC

involvement on the evening.

Also in attendance was Renae Mi chaels (Venue user) who provides continuing support to

PCYC Belmore with her Dolls with Dukes cardio boxing classes for 10 years.

There were also footy players and the great characters of the Bulldogs footy team – Sam

Kasiano, David Klemmer and well-known former Eels player – four-time premiership

winner – Peter Sterling and they all spent their valuable time raising money for the kids by

being bailed out in the police cells in the Belmore Sports Ground car park.

Also in attendance was the Canterbury mayor Bryan Robson and Campsie Rotary with

representatives Violet Jamil, Frank and Wayne.

Gordon Brian from Campsie RSL was also in attendance and his continuing work with

Senior Constable Kidd with “Saying No to Domestic Violence” program getting high praises

from the local Belmore community present on the night.

The night was a great success with the community very forthcoming with generosity and

appreciation of the great work conducted by the local police and Belmore PCYC staff to

promote their programs and club activities.

Lastly, we received great support from the Footy Show – representative Tom who attended

with the Passing the Ball competition board and handouts to this local kids who attended the

footy game.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

JANUARY 2016 | MANAGEMENT

There are still volunteer opprotnties at the club. You can get invovled

by registering here: http://bit.ly/pcycvolunteer. Benefits include:

Certificate of

Appreciation recognising

your work, signed by Club

Manager and Police Case

Manager.

Great experience within

the non-for-profit community

sector. Meet new people Develop your leadership and confidence by improving your

customer service skills

Fulfil your community hours if you are studying or completing a

course.

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT

Name: Hill Yuen

What do you do at PCYC: I am a

badminton coach

The best part about working at PCYC

Marrickville: Opportunity to introduce

badminton to young people and pass on

the badminton skill to them. Hopefully I

could discover some talented players who

would compete with world level players.

FREE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM KICKS OFF 26TH APRIL

APRIL 2016 2016 | PCYC MARRICKVILLE

The free after school program in partnership with Marrickville

Council kicks off on the 26th of April on Tuesday.

We welcome all families, boys and girls to partipate in a

range of actvities for free.

For more information, please visit the link:

http://www.pcycnsw.org.au/marrickville/activities/afterscho

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APRIL HOLIDAY PROGRAM CONCLUDES

APRIL 2016| JORDAN KOOREY

Dear Parents

I would like to thank you all for attending the April 2016 Holiday Program at PCYC

Marrickville.

I was very please on the turnout and participation of all kids involved.

These holidays I was proud to introduce an additional 6 new activities including: boxing,

dancing, volleyball, two science workshops and oztag compared to when we just started

only having basketball in 2014.

We will much appreciate your time to complete a quick survey by following the

link here. These surveys better understand the needs of today's parents and allows us to

fix on any errors.

Kind regards

Jordan Koorey

Activities Officer | Holiday Program Coordinator

2016 MANY CUP CHAMPIONS

APRIL 2016| Ovid Prosilis

2016 Manly Cup CHAMPIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Endeavour Academy Women's Honours team clean swept every team in the Invitational pre-season Championship without losing a set in the entire tournament. The Final was against the University of Sydney who were mauled 25 - 8 and 25 - 11 in a one sided display of aggression, speed and commitment to excellence.

The Championship Final was an awesome and awe inspiring display of explosive and ballistic power hitting by an Endeavour Women's team that left the spectators and all who were witnesses of the match breathless.

What a wonderful testament to Women's Volleyball in NSW and what an inspiration to all Women's players who witnessed a magic moment in Women's Sport.

Congratulations to Christie Mokotupu, Sara Sangiorgio, Nami Urasawa, Irina Penkina, Alice Deinno, Elena Kolb, Camilla Fabbrizio, Roberta Corvino and Silvia Floris.

Endeavour routed, University of Technology Black, Kaiatta and University of Sydney on the pathway to the Manly Cup Championship.

QUOTE OF THE MONTH

“It's not whether you get knocked down; it's whether

you get up”. — Vince Lombardi

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