PIES & FOOTY – NAME A BETTER COMBO 🥧🐻 We’re proud to welcome Glenroy Bakery as a new Club partner! Nothing beats a hot pie and footy — and now we’ve got the best in the business. Enjoy a range of award-winning pies, sausage rolls, cakes and donuts, all freshly baked and now available at the Bears Canteen. 👉 Grab yours before the first bounce at the canteen. 🐻🥧 Welcome to the Bears! Visit them online at Wholesale Bakery Melbourne - Wholesale Bread Suppliers | Glenroy Bakery
NOW POURING AT THE BEAR CAVE Like all good things, Cavalier Brewing was born over a beer — two mates, a shared passion, and a backyard shed in Brunswick back in 2011. Today, Cavalier is proudly 100% independently owned and operated, now brewing out of their custom-built facility in Derrimut. Their philosophy is simple: unpasteurised, unfiltered, and no artificial ingredients — just quality beer made for everyone to enjoy. We’re excited to announce that Cavalier Brewing is now the official beer partner of the Bears! This partnership will see the introduction of the Cavalier range, including fresh keg beer at the Bear Cave, along with: A great selection of Cavalier beers and RTDs A focus on enhancing the overall member and game day experience From humble beginnings to one of Melbourne’s great independent breweries, Cavalier pride themselves on innovation, having fun, and creating the best possible beer for the masses — values that strongly align with our Club. And this is just the beginning… we’ve got exciting announcements coming in the weeks ahead as we continue to grow this partnership. We encourage all members and supporters to: 👉 Sample the Cavalier range at the Club 👉 Visit the Cavalier Taproom in Derrimut and experience it firsthand Great people, great beer, and great times ahead. 🐻🍺 Exciting times at the Bears! Here is a link to their website - Cavalier Brewing
Build the Bears 2026 Build the Bears! Refer a friend to the Bears and win cash! If you are a proud member of the Bears, you can now get rewarded for telling your friends & family about us! With “Build the Bears” you’ll receive a gift voucher for 10% of the total value of memberships every time one of your friends joins the Bears! Just make sure that they give us your details when they sign up, and there's no limit to the number of friends you can refer and the value of the gift voucher you receive! • Club Membership: you get $5 Gift Voucher • Bear Cave Membership: you get $25 Gift Voucher • Grizzly Bear Membership: you get $100 Gift Voucher The Member with the highest rebate ‘Build the Bears’ program will receive a bonus prize of $500 cash! ------------------------ It’s simple – the more members you refer, the more reward you receive! Sign up below on our website. ‘Build the Bears’ membership program will run until 15 May 2026. Note: Vouchers will be distributed at the end of the program.
Bears Trivia Night Saturday 30th May 2026 $30 per person – this event SOLD OUT last year, so get in early for your ticket. Join us at the Club Rooms for our Annual Trivia Night on Saturday the 30 th May. This is always a great night as the Club comes together to find out who the smartest Bears are. 🤣 Organise a team (of ten) or book alone & join a table on the night, either way you’ll have a great night. Guests are welcome to bring a plate of snacks. Drinks will be available at bar prices.
PARTNER ANNOUNCEMENT Att: Bears Family We've got something special to share — a simple way you can support our club every single month without spending an extra dollar. Here's how it works: Switch your home broadband to Huddle Connect and nominate Burnside Heights Football Club. That's it. Huddle will donate up to $5 per month from your account straight back to our club. No catch. No hidden costs. No lock-in contracts — just fast, reliable internet powered by BTB Australia, with direct connections to all your favourite platforms like Netflix, YouTube, Facebook, Apple and Amazon, plus 2,700 more. Huddle delivers fast, stable internet built for streaming, gaming and working from home. PLUS, THE KICK-OFF BONUS – APRIL 2026 ONLY Switch by the 31st March and Huddle will give our club a one-off $50 kick-back on your connection for April 2026. That's real money going straight into our club. Visit www.huddleconnect.com.au and nominate Burnside Heights Football Club when you sign up.
PREMIER PARTNER ANNOUNCEMENT The Burnside Heights Football Club is proud to announce that Deanside Village, proudly developed by Moremac, will return as a Premier Partner in 2026. This renewed and expanded partnership will see the Deanside Village logo featured prominently across the Club’s playing and training apparel. In addition, Deanside Village will further strengthen its community connection by supporting the Bears Auskick program, providing additional resources for participants — including branded T-shirts — to enhance the experience for young players and their families. “Our Club is incredibly fortunate to partner with such a valued member of our community in Deanside Village. As we rebuild the Club based on strong values and standards, Deanside Village is the perfect partner to join us on this journey. We share a unified vision for fostering growth and connection within our local area, and we sincerely thank them for their continued support in 2026.” — Scott Seward, President – Burnside Heights Football Club “At Moremac, our mission is to build vibrant communities where people feel connected and supported. Through Deanside Village’s partnership with the Bears, we’re proud to help create opportunities for local families to engage with their community and enjoy grassroots football. We look forward to an exciting year ahead.” — Lachlan Moore, National Sales Director – Moremac Located just 3 kilometres from the heart of the well-established suburb of Caroline Springs, Deanside Village offers easy access to shopping, services, and quality educational facilities — all surrounded by open spaces and beautiful streetscapes. This alluring Deanside estate is a sweet blend of convenience and tranquillity — the perfect place to call home. More info: www.deansidevillage.com.au Click images below for larger versions.
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The Burnside Heights Football Club advises that the 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Monday 1st December 2025, commencing at 7pm, at the BHFC Clubrooms. Any financial member wishing to nominate for a committee position is required to attend the AGM and complete a Committee Nomination Form, available by emailing secretary@bhfcbears.com.au All 2025 financial members are welcome and encouraged to attend.
We recently held our 2025 awards night for our Junior Programs from U10 to U16. Photos and Award Winners from the night are enclosed in the images below. Click the images for larger versions.
Burnside Heights Football Club is thrilled to announce that Damien Gillman has been appointed Senior Men’s Head Coach. Damien brings a wealth of experience and a deep passion for player development, setting high standards both on and off the field. As a key part of our program in his role as Assistant Coach over the past 3 years, he has been instrumental in developing players, driving standards, and strengthening our culture. His focus on building a strong, united program and his commitment to the Bears’ values make him the ideal choice to lead our men’s program into the future. Damien said: "I’m incredibly proud to take on the role of Senior Men’s Head Coach. This club means a lot to me, and I’m excited to build on the strong foundations we’ve set. My focus will be on developing our players, continuing to raise standards, and creating an environment where everyone can thrive. I can’t wait to get to work with the playing group and coaching team as we prepare for 2026." President, Scott Seward said: "We are thrilled to appoint Damien as Senior Men’s Head Coach. He has been a driving force behind the growth of our program and has earned the respect of our players, coaches, and members. Damien embodies the standards and culture we want at Burnside Heights and is the right person to guide the next phase of our football journey." We’re excited to see Damien take the next step in his coaching journey and lead the Bears in 2026 and beyond.
