Statement from the Beaumaris Football Club in regards to Holly Bowles and Bianca Jones
The Beaumaris Football Club extends its love, best wishes and unconditional support to Holly and Bianca in their hour of need.
Our heartfelt thoughts are also with their parents Samantha and Shaun Bowles, Michelle and Mark Jones as well as their extended families and friends.
The situation that occurred whilst both girls were travelling in South-East Asia is tragic and distressing.
Holly and Bianca are valued members of the Club. Both girls progressed through our junior program with Holly extending her love for the game to playing Senior football this year in the highly regarded VAFA Women’s B Grade competition. Both girls have achieved rarified air by playing in BFC premiership teams, firstly together in 2022, with Holly adding another premiership in 2023 by being part of the coveted U18 Division 1 Girls Grand Final winning team.
By their deeds and involvement in the girls and women’s football programs, both Holly and Bianca have become cherished and highly respected members of the Beaumaris Sharks family.
We acknowledge Holly and Bianca’s teammates and friends at the club are struggling to come to terms with what has occurred. Now more than ever, the wider Sharks Community needs to lean on each other for both comfort and support. Keep an eye out for internal club communications for gathering’s where this collective support can be provided.
Also, if you would prefer personal support at this time you may wish to contact the Club’s Chaplain, Rev. David Steerey who has kindly offered his counselling services should individuals or groups be interested. He can be contacted on 0402 837 726 or via email david@beaumarisbaptist.org.au
Additional support has been offered by club affiliate and Psychologist, Jo Ryan who is offering her counselling to anyone who needs help. This can be on an individual basis or in small groups. Please contact Jo directly if you require additional support: 0409 183 677 joryanbarefoot@bigpond.com
Please everyone take care and let me know if there is anything I or the Club can do for you.
Once a Shark, Always a Shark.
Fins up,
Nick Heath
President
Beaumaris Football Club
Note:
Beaumaris Football Club contact details:
Nick Heath, Club President – 0413 333 452
Walter Tedde, Club Secretary – 0416 101 563
Peter Caswell, Communications Manager – 0418 387 406