New player guide

Your first training

Signed up and keen? Here's everything you need for your first night with the Burners. No registration needed to train, just turn up.

Tue and ThuEvery week in season

6:30 to 8:30pmArrive a few minutes early

FreeNo rego needed to train

What to bring

BootsStuds for grass. Runners are fine for your first night if you don't have boots yet.
Shin padsNeeded for games, and a good idea at training too.
Water bottleFill it before you come.
Training gearAny colours. Bring a warm layer, it gets cold at HDR in winter.
[Anything else][e.g. a ball pump, a towel, cash for the canteen]

Howard Dawson Reserve, Glen Iris VIC 3146. [Which part of the reserve we train on, e.g. the main pitch by the pavilion.]

Parking[Where to park, e.g. the car park off ... Street.]

Public transport[Nearest train station or tram stop.]

6:30pm
Arrive and say hi
Look for [who to ask for, e.g. the coach or a committee member in a club jacket]. Tell them it's your first night.
6:40pm
Warm-up
Everyone together. Go at your own pace.
7:00pm
Drills
Passing, possession and some running. All abilities welcome.
7:45pm
Game
A scratch match to finish. The best bit.
8:30pm
Done
That's it. Ask any questions about registering or which team suits you.

After the game

Sundays after games, the squads head to the Elgin Inn in Hawthorn for dinner and a drink. Registered players get 10% off food and a $24 parma.

Next steps

Once you've trained and want to play games, register on PlayFootball. It's $500 for the season, with payment plans available.