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New player guide

Your first training

Signed up and keen? Here's everything you need for your first night with the Burners.

Tue and ThuEvery week
6:30 to 8:30pmArrive by 6:15, we start on the dot
Howard DawsonReserve, Glen Iris

Training runs from late January to September. There is no training in the off-season, so please don't turn up between seasons. Fill out the expression of interest form and we'll tell you when to come down.

In pre-seasonAnyone can come down and try out. Fill out the expression of interest form first so we know you're coming.
Once the season startsTraining is for registered players, or players about to register. New and keen mid-season? Email the club before you come down.

What to bring

  • Runners in pre-seasonPre-season is runners only, no boots, to protect the ground. That's a Boroondara Council rule.
  • Boots in seasonOnce the season starts, bring your boots.
  • Water bottleFill it before you come.
  • Training gearBring a warm layer, it gets cold at HDR in winter. Want to look the part? Grab Swinburne FC training gear from the club shop.
  • No shin pads neededYou don't need them at training. You will for games.
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Where to go

Howard Dawson Reserve, 332 Burke Road, Glen Iris VIC 3146.

ParkingPlenty of parking at HDR. The car park is off a service lane from Burke Road.
TrainGardiner Station on the Glen Waverley line, about a 5 minute walk.
TramRoute 72, stop 52 on Burke Road (Bickleigh St and Harris Ave), a couple of minutes' walk.

How the night runs

  1. 6:15pm
    Arrive

    Get there by 6:15 so you're changed and ready. Tell someone it's your first night and ask to be added to the Swinburne group chat, where all the training and game updates go.

  2. 6:30pm
    Start

    We start dead on 6:30, so don't be late.

  3. 8:30pm
    Finish

    Ask any questions about registering or which team suits you.

After the game

The Elgin Inn

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

Ready to play?

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

Registration and feesNot signed up yet?