Good afternoon Falcons Family,



Forgive the delay in this update but with the Summer Season rapidly coming to a close and the Winter Season Registration now open, I wanted to ensure everyone was aware of the 2026 committee changes that occurred as result of our AGM at the end of last year.



Our invaluable Secretary Jessica Brookens stepped down to concentrate on her role as the Knox Junior Raiders chairperson on the Knox Basketball Board. Thank you Jess for everything and we wish you all the best in the new role. No doubt you will make Raiders stronger as you did with Falcons.



Steve Cusworth stepped down from General Committee due to personal commitments but remains on Sub Committee as the Under 8 Coordinator (Boys and Girls).

Rob Di Nezza also stepped down from General Committee to concentrate on personal commitments.



At the AGM we had Keith Baker step up to take on the Vice President Role and all other committee members returned. Unfortunately we did not have any nominations for Secretary meaning we will now have to hold a Special General Meeting to elect our Secretary. Fortunately, I am delighted to announce within days of the AGM, Craig MYERS volunteered to step into the role as Interim Secretary and will take on the role once formally elected at the special General Meeting which will be held on Monday the 20th of April 2026 (full details to come).



As of today, your 2026 Committee and contacts are as follows:



Executive:

1. President Jarrod Dwyer - president@ftgfalcons.com.au
2. Vice President Keith Baker - vice.president@ftgfalcons.com.au
3. Secretary (Interim) – Craig Myers secretary@ftgfalcons.com.au
4. Treasurer – Sandra Titheridge treasurer@ftgfalcons.com.au
General Committee:
5. Registrar – Alison Papp getonboard@ftgfalcons.com.au
6. Unform/Merchandise – Bec Duncan uniform.shop@ftgfalcons.com.au
7. Assistant Secretary (Events and Trophy Coordinator) - Lynsey Blundell lynseyblundell@ftgfalcons.com.au
8. Head Boys Coordinator – Tony Titheridge tonytitheridge@ftgfalcons.com.au
9. Head Girls Coordinator & Grants Coordinator– Paul Ruddell paulruddell@ftgfalcons.com.au
10. Sponsorships – Peter Dielemans petedielemans@ftgfalcons.com.au
11. General Committee - Brad Rossiter bradrossiter@ftgfalcons.com.au
12. General Committee - Chris Duncan chrisduncan@ftgfalcons.com.au
13. General Committee – Vacant – If interested Apply via email to secretary@ftgfalcons.com.au
14. General Committee – Vacant – If interested Apply via email to secretary@ftgfalcons.com.au


Sub Committee:

U8 B/G coordinator – Steve Cusworth stevecusworth@ftgfalcons.com.au
U10 Boys Coordinator – Catherine Robbins catherinerobbins@ftgfalcons.com.au
U10 Girls Coordinator – Ryan Howard ryanhoward@ftgfalcons.com.au
U12 Boys Coordinator – Brad Rossiter bradrossiter@ftgfalcons.com.au
U12 Girls Coordinator – Pete Dielemans petedielemans@ftgfalcons.com.au
U14 Boys Coordinator – Rob Papp robpapp@ftgfalcons.com.au
U14 Girls Coordinator – Mel Rowlands melanierowland@ftgfalcons.com.au
U16 Boys Coordinator – Tony Titheridge tonytitheridge@ftgfalcons.com.au
U16 Girls Coordinator – Paul Ruddell paulruddell@ftgfalcons.com.au
U19/23 Boys Coordinator – Keith Baker vice.president@ftgfalcons.com.au
U19/23 Girls Coordinator – Peter Allen peterallen@ftgfalcons.com.au


Don’t forget – Winter Registration close Sunday the 1st of March 2026.

Fees this coming season are:

- $225 per player for U8 to U16

- $175 per player for U19 and U23



You can register here - https://www.playhq.com/basketball-victoria/register/aaae08
but don’t forget, and please note that late registrations will only be considered under extenuating circumstances, if places remain in suitable teams, and will incur a $50 late fee.



After this date (1st of March 2026), the following registration fees will apply:

- $275 (U8–U16)

- $225 (U19 & U23)