VICTORIAN COUNTRY FOOTBALL LEAGUE INC.
Founded 1927 Reg No. A7020 A.B.N. 51 900 474 359 HANDBOOK
Issued 2010
GPO Box 4337, MELBOURNE VIC 3001 Ph: 03 8663 3060 Fax: 03 9650 6352 Email: [email protected]
www.vcfl.com.au
To be read in conjunction with the Laws of Australian Football and Rules of Affiliated Bodies. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the contents of the Handbook for 2010. All fair and reasonable means have been taken to ensure accuracy at the time of printing. For all Forms and Policies, please go to www.vcfl.com.au
SECTION 1: WorkSafe VCFL INFORMATION 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE SECTION 1: (BLUE) WORKSAFE VCFL INFORMATION 4
SECTION 2: (WHITE) WORKSAFE VCFL RULES & REGULATIONS 33 (Includes Interstate Transfer Regulations)
SECTION 3: (GREEN) INDEPENDENT TRIBUNAL & APPEALS BOARD PROCEDURES 113
SECTION 4: (YELLOW) LAWS OF AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL 129
2010 WorkSafe VCFL Calendar of Events 4
WorkSafe VCFL Directors 6
WorkSafe Management & Staff 8
WorkSafe VCFL Management Responsibilities 9
WorkSafe VCFL League Administrators 10
WorkSafe VCFL Umpire Groups 14
AFL Victoria/AFL Victoria Development 16
AFL Victoria Metropolitan & Regional Staff 17
VFL General/Football Managers 19
AFL & State AFL Bodies/Netball Victoria 20
AFL Victoria Affiliated Bodies 21
WorkSafe VCFL Sponsors 22
WorkSafe VCFL Licensees 24
JLT Sport (National Risk Protection Program)/Benefits of Affiliation 26
WorkSafe VCFL Affiliation Obligations 27
WorkSafe VCFL Junior Codes of Conduct (Coaches/Players/Spectators) 28
WorkSafe VCFL Senior Codes of Conduct (Coaches/Players) 31
SECTION 1: WorkSafe VCFL INFORMATION 3 2010 WorkSafe VCFL CALENDAR OF EVENTS
(INCLUDING OTHER KEY DATES) FEBRUARY 12-14 Queen’s Birthday Weekend 1-12 Telstra AFL Community Camps WorkSafe VCFL U/19 State Team v 27 NAB AFL Challenge Match - Yea VAFA U/19 MARCH 12/13, 19/20 NAB AFL U18 National 6 NAB AFL Challenge Match - Ballarat Championships (Round 3) 13 NAB AFL Challenge Match – Morwell 20 Central Highlands FL v Colac DJFL NAB AFL Challenge Match – Mt Gambier Junior Carnival - Colac 19 WorkSafe VCFL Season Launch – 25/26 NAB AFL U18 National Championships Whitten Oval (Round 4) WorkSafe VCFL Board Meeting 28,29, 30 V/Line U15 Cup – Melbourne APRIL NAB AFL U18 National Championships (Round 5) 2-5 Easter Weekend JULY 9-10 NAB AFL Under 16 National Championships – Bendigo 1, 2 & 4 Gippsland Junior Carnival - Sale 11 WorkSafe Game of the Month – 3 Bob Davis Cup, Geelong v Ballarat - Bunninyong v Waubra (CHFL) Ballarat 25 ANZAC Day 4 WorkSafe Game of the Month – MAY Boolarra v Mirboo North (MGFL) 2 WorkSafe Game of the Month – Warrack WorkSafe VCFL Board Meeting Eagles v Minyip - Murtoa (WFL) 9 Geelong FL v Northern FL Junior Carnival 7 WorkSafe VCFL Board Meeting – Victoria Park 8-9 Pink Footy Day – Breast Cancer 18 WorkSafe Game of the Month – Awareness Corryong v Federal (UMFL) 22-23 WorkSafe VCFL Country Championships 21-25 Landmark Australian Country Football Council - National Carnival - Canberra Bendigo v Gippsland AUGUST Bellarine v Murray Ovens & Murray v Goulburn Valley 1 WorkSafe Game of the Month – Sale City Ballarat v Geelong v Stratford (NGFL) Hampden v Mornington 7 WorkSafe Game of the Month – Penshurst Wimmera v Central Murray v Tatyoon (MDFL) Western Border v Sunraysia WorkSafe VCFL Board Meeting SEPTEMBER Yarra Valley v North Central Geelong District v Heathcote District 25 AFL Grand Final OCTOBER 22/23,29/30 NAB AFL U18 National Championships (Round 1) 16 WorkSafe VCFL Board Meeting 23 North East Junior Carnival - Wangaratta WorkSafe VCFL Annual Premiers Dinner 29 Goldfields Junior Carnival – Kennington, 23 State Umpires Coaches Conference - Bendigo Melbourne 29 WorkSafe Game of the Month - 24 WorkSafe VCFL Umpires Development Bridgewater v Mitiamo (LVFL) Awards NOVEMBER 30 Moama Junior Carnival – Moama 30 South West Junior Carnival - Hamilton JUNE 2 Melbourne Cup 19 WorkSafe VCFL Media Awards 4-6 NAB AFL U18 National Championships 26 WorkSafe VCFL Corporate Golf Day DECEMBER (Round 2) 5 WorkSafe VCFL Country Championships 3 WorkSafe VCFL Annual General Meeting Mallee FL v Horsham District FL 4 WorkSafe League & Umpire Seminar 5 Ararat v Stawell Junior Carnival - Ararat 23 WorkSafe VCFL Office Closed for 9, 12-14 Mornington Junior Carnival – Dandenong Christmas 12 Lexton Plains v MCDFL Junior Carnival - Maryborough *details correct at time of printing
4 2010 WORKSAFE VICTORIAN COUNTRY FOOTBALL LEAGUE HANDBOOK FootyMart is the Official Central Ordering System of the WorkSafe Victorian Country Football League.
FootyMart provides all licensed products along with other ancillary football related items.
For any enquiries or orders please contact Pierre Demajo at the WorkSafe VCFL via the contact details below or click on the FootyMart logo on the VCFL website.
• Medical Supplies - Victor Sports • Guernseys • Shorts • Socks • Footballs • Full range of Off-Field Apparel (polos, tees, tracksuits, caps etc) • Ancillary Products (tackle bags, water bottles, ball pumps etc.) • Sports Boards To purchase products from the online ordering store go to: http://footymart.vcfl.com.au
FootyMart GPO Box 4337 Melbourne VIC 3001 Ph: (03) 8663 3061 Fax: (03) 9650 6352 Email: [email protected] Website: www.vcfl.com.au SECTION 1: WorkSafe VCFL INFORMATION 5 WorkSafe VCFL DIRECTORS
PRESIDENT
Nicholas Rolfe Email: [email protected]
VICE PRESIDENT
Gerard Lucas Email: [email protected]
DIRECTORS
Chris Brown Email: [email protected]
Brant Dunshea Email: [email protected]
Brett Fitzpatrick Email: [email protected]
Tony Mitchell Email: [email protected]
Lloyd Sims Email: [email protected]
For Director’s phone and mail contacts details please contact VCFL Head Office direct 8663 3060
*details correct at time of printing
6 2010 WORKSAFE VICTORIAN COUNTRY FOOTBALL LEAGUE HANDBOOK WorkSafe VCFL Training & Funding Programs Administration
- Football Operations - Finance - Facility Planning, Development and Funding - Volunteer Management - IT Training - Marketing - Strategic Planning - VCFL Induction Program - Events and Communications - Governance Training - Judicial Training - Workshops Community Engagement
- V/Line Life Training - Looking After Our Mates (LAOM) - AFL Kids First Program - Fair Play Program - Bouncing Racism Out Of Sport (BROOS) - Quality Club Program FURTHER INFORMATION Game Day Development AND ASSISTANCE - Building Player Numbers Program TRAINING MANAGER Dean Rice Ph (B): (03) 8663 3081, - Coaches Courses Mobile: 0414 402 398, - Trainers Courses Email: [email protected], - Umpires Fax: (03) 9650 6352 Grants and Facilities IT TRAINING - WorkSafe Club Safety Fund IT Assistance Keith Whitford - AFL Preferred Facilities Guide Ph (B/P): (03) 5598 3498 , - Country Football Netball Mobile: 0417 340 110, Program Email: [email protected] - WorkSafe VCFL Rebates GRANTS & FACILTIES and Subsidies Contact your Area Manager (refer p8 for details). - Lighting Up Country Football
SECTION 1: WorkSafe VCFL INFORMATION 7 WorkSafe VCFL CONTACTS
Postal Address: GPO Box 4337, MELBOURNE VIC 3001 Phone: (03) 8663 3060 Fax: (03) 9650 6352 Email: [email protected] Website: www.vcfl.com.au CEO – Glenn Scott Finance & Executive Assistant – Ph: (03) 8663 3060 Lauren Keenan Mob: 0438 230 330 Ph: (03) 8663 3080 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
Finance & Commercial Operations Manager – FootyMart Sales Co-ordinator – Pierre Demajo Steven Reaper Ph: (03) 8663 3061 Ph: (03) 8663 3064 Email: [email protected] Mob: 0407 221 546 Email: [email protected] Administration Assistant – Brooke Chiller Ph: (03) 8663 3060 Operations Manager – Brett Connell Email: [email protected] Ph: (03) 8663 3063 Mob: 0418 503 817 IT Training and Support – Email: [email protected] Keith Whitford 98 Bailey Street, TIMBOON VIC 3280 Planning, Facilities & Junior Football Manager Ph: (03) 5598 3498 – Shayne Ward Mob: 0417 340 110 Ph: (03) 8663 3045 Email: [email protected] Mob: 0417 037 120 Email: [email protected] AREA MANAGERS
Marketing Manager – Ryan Webb East – Ben O’Brien Ph: (03) 8663 3062 PO Box 1313 Mob: 0419 397 989 DANDENONG VIC 3175 Email: [email protected] Ph: (03) 9791 9339 Mob: 0419 305 965 Training Manager – Dean Rice Fax: (03) 9791 9339 Ph: (03) 8663 3081 Email: ben.o’[email protected] Mob: 0414 402 398 Email: [email protected] North East – John O’Donohue PO Box 513, Communications & Events Manager – WANGARATTA VIC 3677 Jock Allan Ph: (03) 5721 9127 Ph: (03) 8663 3041 Mob: 0428 507 332 Mob: 0419 308 501 Fax: (03) 5721 9127 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
General Manager - Umpiring – Gerard Ryan North West/Central – Bruce Petering Ph: (03) 8663 3040 Level 2, 5 Firebrace Street Mob: 0408 563 980 HORSHAM, VIC, 3400 Email: [email protected] Ph: (03) 5382 7512 Mob: 0439 474 114 Umpire Development Manager – Fax: (03) 5382 7133 Russell O’Toole Email: [email protected] Ph: (03) 8663 3070 Mob: 0409 130 100 South West – Brett Anderson Email: [email protected] PO Box 586, BALLARAT VIC 3353 Umpire Development Manager – Ph: (03) 5334 4277 Rod Threlfall Mob: 0438 094 403 Ph: (03) 5444 2115 Fax: (03) 5333 3408 Mob: 0409 256 726 Email: [email protected] Fax: (03) 5444 2235 Email: [email protected] 8 2010 WORKSAFE VICTORIAN COUNTRY FOOTBALL LEAGUE HANDBOOK SENIOR MANAGEMENT & STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES
CEO – Glenn Scott • Responsible for the overall WorkSafe VCFL business • Responsible to the WorkSafe VCFL Board for overseeing and leading the professional conduct of all WorkSafe VCFL Management & Staff and related programs to ensure the long term sustainability and growth of football in regional and rural Victoria • Representing the WorkSafe VCFL in the broader football, business, media and government networks
Finance & Commercial Operations Manager – Communications & Events Manager – Steven Reaper Jock Allan Financial Controller Communications & Media Commercial Agreements WorkSafe VCFL Website o Insurance (JLT Sport) WorkSafe VCFL Major Events and Functions o Medical (Victor Sports) WorkSafe VCFL Promotions o Licensing WORKSAFE VCFL UMPIRING DEPARTMENT o FootyMart WorkSafe VCFL Grants Program General Manager of Umpiring – Gerard Ryan Finance Training & Guidance Management & Direction of VCFL Umpiring
Operations Manager – Brett Connell Umpire Development Managers – Russell O’Toole and Rod Threlfall IT system (Member database, Competition Management & websites) Management and delivery of all WorkSafe Rules & Judiciary (WorkSafe VCFL Rules, VCFL Umpire Development Programs WorkSafe VCFL Appeals) AREA MANAGERS Representative Football (ACFC, Country Championships, District Interleague, U19) The (4) Area Managers are: East – Ben O’Brien Publications (WorkSafe VCFL Handbook & Annual Report) North East – John O’Donohue North West/Central – Bruce Petering Netball (liaison with Netball Victoria) South West – Brett Anderson Coaching Clubs & Leagues first port of call for all domestic matters Planning, Facilities & Junior Football Manager – Shayne Ward The communication channel to the WorkSafe “Planning” programs across the WorkSafe VCFL and from the WorkSafe VCFL to its VCFL affiliates Government liaison & Facility development Finance & Executive Assistant – Grants & Funding opportunities Lauren Keenan Junior League & Club Development Accounts Payable & Receivable (WorkSafe (including seminars) VCFL invoices and payments) Representative Football (U15 V/Line Cup, Grants and Funding Junior Carnivals) FootyMart Sales Co-ordinator – Pierre Demajo Marketing Manager – Ryan Webb Day to day FootyMart operations Sponsorship & Marketing Orders & Supplier liaison Marketing training and Affiliate assistance Administration Officer – Brooke Chiller Training Manager – Dean Rice General Administration Duties Education programs (including life skills FootyMart operations assistance training) IT Training and Support – Keith Whitford Delivery of Courses (full range of training IT system & support modules) Monitoring on-going training needs IT training manuals & programs IT training courses
SECTION 1: WorkSafe VCFL INFORMATION 9 WorkSafe VCFL LEAGUE GENERAL MANAGERS & SECRETARIES
ALBERTON FL Lynn Whelan – BENDIGO JFL John Hewitt - PO BOX 136, INVERLOCH VIC 3996, PO BOX 871 BENDIGO VIC 3552, PH: (03) 5674 1355 (H) 0400 196 038 (M) PH: (03) 5444 4734 (B) 0407 844 729 (M) FAX: (03) 5674 1255 FAX: (03) 5444 1774 EMAIL: [email protected] EMAIL: [email protected]
ALBURY WODONGA JFL Elwyn Langford - CASTLEMAINE & DJFL Jim Moran - PO BOX 639 LAVINGTON NSW 2641, 42 BERKELEY ST, VIC 3463, PH: 0418 377 930 (M) PH: (02) 6021 1337 (H) EMAIL: [email protected] FAX: (02) 6021 1337 EMAIL: [email protected] CASEY CARDINIA FNL – see MPNFL
ARARAT & DJFA Don Phillips - CENTRAL GIPPSLAND JFL Charles Weir - 19 ELLERKER AVENUE ARARAT VIC 3377, PO BOX 20 NEWBOROUGH VIC 3825, PH: (03) 5355 0224 (B), (03) 53521051 (H), PH: 0409 436 458 (M) FAX: (03) 5173 3003 0419 375 144 (M), Fax (03) 5355 0279, EMAIL: [email protected] EMAIL: [email protected] CENTRAL HIGHLANDS FL Diane Ryan - BAIRNSDALE & DJFL – See FOOTBALL PO BOX 1334 BALLARAT VIC 3353, NETBALL EAST GIPPSLAND PH: (03) 5342 0841 (H) 0448 524 429 (M) FAX: (03) 5342 0831 BALLARAT FNL Rod Ward - EMAIL: [email protected] 1431 MAIR ST, BALLARAT VIC 3350, PH: (03) 5333 1977 (B) 0400 611 310 (M) CENTRAL MURRAY FL Howard Rosewarne - FAX: (03) 5333 3408 PO BOX 376 SWAN HILL VIC 3585, EMAIL: [email protected] PH: (03) 5033 0967 (H) 0438 310 385 (M) FAX: (03) 5033 1672 OPERATIONS MANAGER Ballarat FNL: EMAIL: [email protected] Aaron Nunn, PH: (03) 53333 1977 (B) 0417 530 589 (M) CLEARANCES & REGISTRATIONS – Geoff Cadd - PO BOX 8 SWAN HILL VIC 3585, OPERATIONS MANAGER Lexton Plains FL & PH: (03) 5032 9147 (B) (03) 5032 1201 (H) Maryborough Castlemaine DFNL: Liam Brady, 0429 329 147 (M) Fax: (03) 5032 2001 PH: (03) 5333 1977 (B) EMAIL: [email protected] EMAIL: [email protected] COBRAM & DJFL Peter Beasley - BELLARINE FL – See FOOTBALL GEELONG C/- MURRAY VALLEY PRINTERS COGHLAN ST COBRAM VIC 3644 BENALLA & DJFL Darren Skelton - EMAIL: [email protected] PO BOX 434 BENALLA VIC 3672, PH: (03) 5762 3322 (B) COLAC & DFL – See FOOTBALL GEELONG EMAIL: [email protected] COLERAINE CASTERTON JFL Debbie BENDIGO FNL Steven Oliver - Wombwell – 70 MT GAMBIER RD, PO BOX 415 GOLDEN SQUARE VIC 3555, CASTERTON VIC 3311 PH: (03) 5443 7111 (B) 0400 204 013 (M) EMAIL: [email protected] FAX: (03) 5443 7111 EMAIL: [email protected] CLEARANCES - See WESTERN BORDER FL
*details correct at time of printing
10 2010 WORKSAFE VICTORIAN COUNTRY FOOTBALL LEAGUE HANDBOOK DANDENONG RANGES JFL Judy Orren - GEELONG & DFL Alan Moore - PO BOX 70, WOORI YALLOCK VIC 3139, PO BOX 204, GEELONG VIC 3220, PH: (03) 5961 5611 (B) 0438 615 625 (M) PH: (03) 5248 6379 (B) 0419 536 430 (M) FAX: (03) 5961 5622 FAX: (03) 5248 6039 EMAIL: [email protected] EMAIL: [email protected]
ELLINBANK FL Peter Gallasch - GEELONG FL – See FOOTBALL GEELONG PO BOX 141, WARRAGUL VIC 3820, PH: 03) 5623 5666 (B) (03) 5623 6413 (H) GEELONG JFL – See FOOTBALL GEELONG 0407 343 725 (M) FAX: (03) 5623 1902 EMAIL: [email protected] GIPPSLAND LEAGUE Chris Soumilas - PO BOX 80, GARFIELD VIC 3814, FOOTBALL GEELONG - PH: (03) 5629 2824 (B) 0419 328 351 (M) PO BOX 6007, HIGHTON VIC 3216, FAX: (03) 5629 2784 PH: (03) 5241 6774 (B) FAX: (03) 5241 6776 EMAIL: [email protected]
CEO: Lee Hartman: GOLDEN RIVERS FL Keith Den Houting - EMAIL: [email protected] PO BOX 279, KERANG VIC 3579, PH: (03) 5452 2973 (H) (03) 5452 1173 (B) DATA MANAGER/CLEARANCES: Ian McTaggart 0427 521 174 (M) FAX: (03) 5452 2505 EMAIL: [email protected] EMAIL: [email protected]
OPERATIONS MANAGER: Michael Limb GOULBURN VALLEY FL Keith Wellman - EMAIL: [email protected] PO BOX 1427, SHEPPARTON VIC 3632, PH: (03) 5821 6888 (B) 0417 161 778 (M) FOOTBALL COORDINATOR: TBA FAX: (03) 5831 1954 EMAIL: [email protected] EMAIL: [email protected]
RECORD EDITOR: Jennifer Harwood ADMIN OFFICER: Melissa Wells EMAIL: [email protected] EMAIL : [email protected]
ADMIN OFFICER: Deb Thewlis GOULBURN CAMPASPE JFL Andrew Moore - EMAIL: [email protected] 1 EBONY CRT, KYABRAM VIC 3620, PH: 0427 349 912 (M) FOOTBALL NETBALL EAST GIPPSLAND EMAIL: [email protected] Rod Twining - 45 GATEHOUSE DRIVE, BAIRNSDALE VIC 3875, PH: 0407 347 727 (M) HAMILTON JFL - See Western Border FL FAX: (03) 5152 7303 HAMPDEN FNL Stephen Soulsby - EMAIL: [email protected] PO BOX 219, WARRNAMBOOL VIC 3280, FRANKSTON & DJFL Inc – PH: (03) 5560 5211 (B) FAX: (03) 5560 5754 EMAIL: [email protected] PO BOX 8217, CARRUM DOWNS, 3201, PH: (03) 9786 7581 HAMPDEN JFL Danny O'Leary - PO BOX 2691, WARRNAMBOOL VIC 3280, PRESIDENT: Alan Wickes PH: (03) 5562 0009 (H) 0419 355 337 (M) PH: (03) 9775 4200 (H) 0417 351 568 (M) FAX: (03) 5561 5964 EMAIL: [email protected] EMAIL: [email protected] ADMIN OFFICER: Garry Woolard, HEATHCOTE DFL Trevor Arnel - PH: 0400 670 947 (M) PO BOX 64, EAGLEHAWK VIC 3556, EMAIL: [email protected] PH: (03) 5443 7111 (B) (03) 5448 8332 (H) 0417 354 697 (M) FAX: (03) 5443 7111 EMAIL: [email protected]
SECTION 1: WorkSafe VCFL INFORMATION 11 HORSHAM DFL Stephen McQueen - MOORABOOL VALLEY LL Denise O’Neil - PO BOX 1455, HORSHAM VIC 3400, 12 TOLSON ST, LETHBRIDGE VIC 3332, PH: (03) 5381 0134 (B) 0427 842 340 (M) PH: (03) 52 817 422 FAX: (03) 5381 0134 EMAIL: [email protected] EMAIL: [email protected] MPJFL Jenny Bain - KYABRAM DFL Greg Watson - PO BOX 1108, PEARCEDALE VIC 3912, 32 CASEY ST, TATURA VIC 3616, PH: (03) 5971 5643 (B) 0412 836 591 (M) PH: (03) 5824 1771 (B) (03) 5824 2358 (H) FAX: (03) 5971 5643 0400 093 155 (M) FAX: (03) 5824 1232 EMAIL: [email protected] EMAIL: [email protected] MPNFL - PO BOX 468, SOMERVILLE VIC KYNETON JFL Chris Plowman - 3912, PH: (03) 5977 8496 (B) PO BOX 1258, KYNETON VIC 3444, FAX: (03) 5977 9418 PH: (03) 5422 7576 (H) 0409 949 337 (M) EMAIL: [email protected] FOOTBALL OPERATIONS MANGER: Ian Benson EMAIL: [email protected] LARA LL Kevin Green - 100 STEPHENSON ST, LARA VIC 3212, ADMINISTRATION OFFICER: Sue Jones PH: 0414 526 977 EMAIL: [email protected] EMAIL: [email protected] CLEARANCES: EMAIL: [email protected] LEXTON PLAINS FL – See BALLARAT FL MURRAY FL Wayne Burrows - LODDON VALLEY FL – See HEATHCOTE DFL PO BOX 6760, SHEPPARTON VIC 3632, PH: (03) 5831 4514 (B) 0418 337 887 (M) MALLEE FL James McFarlane - FAX: (03) 5831 5720 367 BRIM EAST RD, BRIM VIC 3391, EMAIL: [email protected] PH: (03) 5390 4251 (H) 0427 535 147 (M) FAX: (03) 5390 4364 MYRTLEFORD JFL Sharon McCormack - EMAIL: [email protected] BUFFALO CREEK RD, MYRTLEFORD VIC 3737, PH: (03) 5752 1652 (H) MANSFIELD JFL Tammy Purcell - EMAIL: [email protected] PO BOX 384, MANSFIELD VIC 3724, PH: (03) 5778 7262 (H) NEPEAN FL – see MPNFL EMAIL: [email protected] NEWTOWN LL Darrin McKiernan - MARYBOROUGH CASTLEMAINE DFL - PO BOX 1104, GEELONG VIC 3213, See BALLARAT FL PH: 0408 544 503 (M) EMAIL: [email protected] MID GIPPSLAND FL Rod Lucas - PO BOX 263, MORWELL VIC 3840, NORTH CENTRAL FL Lance Standfield - PH: (03) 5134 1357 (H) 0412 419 678 (M) 98 HIGH ST, WEDDERBURN VIC 3518, FAX: (03) 5134 2894 PH: (03) 5494 3799 0427 844 770 (M) EMAIL: [email protected] FAX: (03) 5494 3799 EMAIL: [email protected] MILLEWA FL Ron Casey - NORTH GIPPSLAND FNL Pauline Bayley - PO BOX 383, CP MILDURA VIC 3502, PO BOX 1987, TRARALGON VIC 3844, PH: 0438 215 237 (M) PH: (03) 5174 0051 (H) FAX: (03) 5174 3626 EMAIL: [email protected] EMAIL: [email protected] MININERA & DFL David Wade - OMEO & DFL Brendan Ahsam - 10 JERVIES ST, WOORNDOO, VIC 3274, PO BOX 9, OMEO VIC 3898, PH: (03) 5599 5361 (H) PH: 0437 591 465 (M) FAX: (03) 5159 1467 EMAIL: [email protected] EMAIL: [email protected]
12 2010 WORKSAFE VICTORIAN COUNTRY FOOTBALL LEAGUE HANDBOOK OVENS & KING FL Sandy Thomas - TALLANGATTA & DFL Ken Barnes - LEVEL 1, 54 OVENS ST WANGARATTA VIC 4 FALCON CIRCUIT, WODONGA VIC 3690, 3677, PH: (03) 5722 1993 (B) 0419 572 106 (M) PH: (02) 6059 7500 (H) 0422 440 035 (M) FAX: (03) 5722 1798 FAX: (02) 6059 7500 EMAIL: [email protected] EMAIL: [email protected]
OVENS & MURRAY FNL Tom O'Connor - TRARALGON & DJFL Geoff Cooper - 208 FALLON ST, NORTH ALBURY NSW 2640, PO BOX 749, TRARALGON VIC 3844 PH: (02) 6025 0622 (B) FAX: (02) 6025 0122 PH: (03) 5142 2414 (B) 0409 436 051 (M) EMAIL: [email protected] EMAIL: [email protected]
PENINSULA FL - see MPNFL UPPER MURRAY FL - See OVENS & KING FL
PICOLA & DFL Deanne Einsporn - WANGARATTA & DJFL - See OVENS & 50 BARR ST, TUNGAMAH VIC 3728, KING FL PH: (03) 5748 5665 (H) 0419 485 665 (M) FAX: (03) 5748 5148 WARRAGUL & DJFL Anthony Hibbs - EMAIL: [email protected] PO BOX 672, WARRAGUL VIC 3820, PH: (03) 5623 2842 (H) 0408 595 967 (M) PORTLAND JFL - See WESTERN BORDER FL FAX: (03) 5622 0039 EMAIL: [email protected] SALE & DJFA Len Spencer - PO BOX 143, SALE VIC 3850, WARRNAMBOOL & DFNL Dianne Membery - PH: (03) 5143 1044, 0428 963 367 (M) PO BOX 204, WARRNAMBOOL VIC 3280, FAX: (03) 5144 2089 PH: (03) 5562 0169 (B) FAX: (03) 5561 1426 EMAIL: [email protected] EMAIL: [email protected]
SEYMOUR DJFL Liz Jones - WESTERN BORDER FL David Heard - 49 BRANJEE RD, EUROA VIC 3666, 44 GRAY ST, HAMILTON VIC 3300, PH: 0450 429 028 (M) PH: (03) 5572 5244 (B) 0419 399 311 (M) EMAIL: [email protected] FAX: (03) 5572 5266 EMAIL: [email protected] SHEPPARTON & DJFL Lucy Scott - PO BOX 1818, SHEPPARTON VIC 3632, WEST GIPPSLAND LATROBE FL – PH: (03) 5821 1142, 0407 568 110 (M) See GIPPSLAND LEAGUE FAX: (03) 5831 6143 EMAIL: [email protected] WIMMERA FL Stephen McQueen - PO BOX 1455, HORSHAM VIC 3402, SOUTH WEST DFNL Chrissy Hawker - PH: (03) 5381 0134 (B) 0427 842 340 (M) PO BOX 416 PORTLAND VIC 3305, FAX: (03) 5381 0134 PH: (03) 5523 6294 (H) 0428 865 437 EMAIL: [email protected] EMAIL: [email protected] YARRAWONGA & DLL Dale Norman - STAWELL 13 & UNDER FA Toni Stewart - 13 PEARCE ST, YARRAWONGA VIC 3730, PO BOX 283, STAWELL VIC 3380, PH: (03) 5743 2548 (H) 0428 577 213 (M) PH: (03) 5358 5541 EMAIL: [email protected] EMAIL: [email protected] YVMDFL Stephen Walter - SUNRAYSIA FNL Michael Iredale - PO BOX 215, WOORI YALLOCK VIC 3139, PO BOX 121, MILDURA VIC 3502, PH: (03) 5961 5611 (B) 0408 997 005 (M) PH: (03) 5022 0606 (B) 0409 220 606 (M) FAX: (03) 5961 5622 FAX: (03) 5022 0616 EMAIL: [email protected] EMAIL: [email protected]
SUNRAYSIA JFL Geoff Jones - PO BOX 6088, MILDURA WEST VIC 3500, PH: (03) 5023 3016 (B) 0427 230 016 (M) FAX: (03) 5023 3016 EMAIL: [email protected] SECTION 1: WorkSafe VCFL INFORMATION 13 WorkSafe VCFL UMPIRE ASSOCIATIONS
ARARAT UMPIRES ASSOCIATION GIPPSLAND UMPIRES ASSOCIATION Tony Reynolds - Jamie Warden - 6 HIGH ST, ARARAT, VIC 3377 12 DARVELL COURT, PAKENHAM, VIC 3810 EMAIL: [email protected] PH: 5941 6315 PH: 5352 3736 ( H) 5352 0500 ( W) EMAIL: [email protected] 0488 923 575 (M) EMAIL: [email protected] GOULBURN VALLEY UMPIRES BALLARAT FOOTBALL UMPIRES ASSOCIATION Tony Hajro - ASSOCIATION Mark Gray - 3 HENDERSON COURT, SHEPPARTON, 3630 PO BOX 701, BALLARAT, VIC 3350 EMAIL: [email protected] PH: 5334 1484 (H) 5333 5268 (W) PH: 5831 4135, 5833 3169 (W) 0408 335 266 (M) EMAIL: [email protected] EMAIL: [email protected] LATROBE VALLEY UMPIRES BENDIGO UMPIRES ASSOCIATION ASSOCIATION Bryan Sultana - Russell McGibbon - PO BOX 492, MORWELL, VIC 3840 3 ORANA COURT, BENDIGO, V IC 3550 EMAIL: [email protected] PH: 5448 4805, 0418 569 394 (M) PH: 5127 6477 (H) 0417 018 361 (M) EMAIL: [email protected] 5127 1028 (O) EMAIL: [email protected] CENTRAL MURRAY UMPIRES ASSOCIATION Kirsty Buying - PO BOX 934, SWAN HILL, VIC 3585 MARYBOROUGH/CASTLEMAINE PH: 5032 9945, 0417 821 840 (M) UMPIRES ASSOCIATION Ray Dowling - EMAIL: [email protected] PO BOX 1036, CASTLEMAINE, VIC 3450 EMAIL: [email protected] EMAIL: [email protected] PH: 0438 724 445 (M) CENTRAL MURRAY FOOTBALL LEAGUE UMPIRES Oscar Aertssen - NORTH CENTRAL UMPIRES PO BOX 446, KOONDROOK, VIC 3580 ASSOCIATION David Webb - PH: 5453 3652, 0409 638 420 (M) 156 HELENDOITE RD, ARARAT, VIC 3377 EMAIL: [email protected] PH: 0428 920 210 (M) EMAIL: [email protected] COLAC UMPIRES ASSOCIATION Michelle Melville - 15 SELLWOOD ST, COLAC, VIC 3250 NORTHERN DISTRICTS UMPIRES PH: 5231 5751, 0421 016 910 (M) ASSOCIATION Scott Bourne - EMAIL: [email protected] 7/33 MURRAY ST, KERANG, VIC 3579 PH: 5452 1983 (H) 5452 1733 (W) EAST GIPPSLAND UMPIRES ASSOCIATION 0407 879 242 (M) Kerryn Clemm - EMAIL: [email protected] PO BOX 1755, BAIRNSDALE, VIC 3875 PH: 5157 9057 NORTH EAST UMPIRES BOARD - EMAIL: [email protected] Administration Sandy Thomas - PO BOX 1132, WANGARATTA, VIC 3676 FRANKSTON DJFL UMPIRES EMAIL: [email protected] ASSOCIATION Bryant Boys - PH: 5722 1993, 0419 572 106 68 COOLIBAR AVENUE, SEAFORD, VIC 3198 PH: 0419 383 636 (M) EMAIL: [email protected] NORTH EAST UMPIRES BOARD – ALBURY BASE Craig Taylor - GEELONG FOOTBALL UMPIRES LEAGUE EMAIL: [email protected] Carl Wood - PO BOX 1607, GEELONG, VIC 3220 NORTH EAST UMPIRES BOARD – EMAIL: [email protected] WANGARATTA BASE Shane Downie - PH: 5229 8599 (W) 0418 583 148 (M) EMAIL: [email protected] 14 2010 WORKSAFE VICTORIAN COUNTRY FOOTBALL LEAGUE HANDBOOK ROCHESTER-ECHUCA UMPIRES WESTERN DISTRICTS UMPIRES ASSOCIATION Brett Ayres - ASSOCIATION John Donegan - 14 CHARLTON COURT, ECHUCA, VIC 3564 PO BOX 8, CASTERTON, VIC 3311 PH: 5480 1455, 0419 191 515 (M) PH: 5581 1933, 0427 882 383 (M) EMAIL: [email protected] EMAIL: [email protected] WIMMERA FOOTBALL UMPIRES SALE UMPIRES ASSOCIATION ASSOCIATION Kingsley Dalgleish - Damien Donohue - 13 MCINTYRE ST, HORSHAM 3400 PO BOX 9028, SALE, VIC 3850 PH: 0417 548 198 (M) PH: 5143 0339 (H) 0432 476 406 (M) EMAIL: [email protected] EMAIL: [email protected] YARRA RANGES UMPIRES ASSOCIATION SOUTHERN UMPIRES ASSOCIATION Jason McNeice - Jeff Jones - 30 PIA DRIVE, ROWVILLE, VIC 3178 PO BOX 278, SEAFORD, VIC 3198 PH: 9755 7908, 0412 108 531 (M) EMAIL: [email protected] EMAIL: [email protected] PH: 1300 867 473, 0430 519 659 (M) 2010 PAY SCALE SOUTH EAST FOOTBALL LEAGUE UMPIRES ASSOCIATION Louise Earl - MAJOR 30 BELLSHIRE PLACE, MT. GAMBIER, SA 5290 LEAGUE FIELD BOUNDARY GOAL EMAIL: [email protected] PH: 08 8725 9863 (H) 08 87211578 (W) SENIORS $165 $85 $69 RESERVES $112 $59 $48 SOUTH WEST UMPIRES ASSOCIATION THIRDS $87 $45 $37 Chrissy Hawker - PO BOX 416, PORTLAND, VIC 3305 DISTRICT PH: 5523 6294 (W) 0428 865 437 (M) LEAGUE FIELD BOUNDARY GOAL EMAIL: [email protected] SENIORS $132 $71 $54 RESERVES $82 $44 $38 SOUTH GIPPSLAND UMPIRES THIRDS $73 $38 $33 ASSOCIATION Grant Robinson - PO BOX 25, TARWIN LOWER, VIC 3956 JUNIOR PH: 5663 7661 (H) 0432 326 949 (M) LEAGUE FIELD BOUNDARY GOAL EMAIL: [email protected] (Grant) EMAIL: [email protected] (Mat) U15/16 $67 $37 $34 U13/14 $46 $29 $29 SUNRAYSIA FOOTBALL UMPIRES U10/11/12 $42 $27 $27 ASSOCIATION Anthony Henderson - PO BOX 2465, MILDURA, VIC 3502 TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT PH: 5025 3116, 0428 282 099 (M) Travel reimbursement rate for 2010 will be 66 cents EMAIL: [email protected] per kilometre, which is set at a rate of 90% of the EMAIL: [email protected] ATO travel reimbursement rate in November each year. TRARALGON UMPIRES ASSOCIATION For the purposes of determining travel Karen Wilkinson - reimbursement one central point is to be agreed 68 GARIBALDI ST, TRARALGON, VIC 3844 upon between Leagues and Umpiring Organisations PH: 5176 2263, 0419 151 518 (M) (for example Umpires rooms, League offices or EMAIL: [email protected] central point in town). Travel is not to be claimed for venues within 8 kilometres from the agreed central point. WARRNAMBOOL DISTRICT FOOTBALL If a full complement of 6 umpires is appointed to a UMPIRES ASSOCIATION Jenny McKane - game, two cars may be claimed. All other PO BOX 22, WARRNAMBOOL, VIC 3280 arrangements are to be mutually agreed upon PH: 5561 1293, 0400 814 601 (M) between the respective Leagues and umpiring EMAIL: [email protected] associations. SECTION 1: WorkSafe VCFL INFORMATION 15 AFL VICTORIA STAFF
G.P.O. Box 4337, MELBOURNE VIC 3001 Ph: (03) 8663 3000, Fax: (03) 9650 4194 Website: www.aflvic.com.au Chief Executive Officer – Peter Schwab Football Operations Manager – John Hook Email: [email protected] Ph: (03) 8663 3004, Email: [email protected] Financial Controller – Stephen Smith Email: [email protected] High Performance Coach - Anton Grbac Ph: (03) 8663 3013 (B), 0419 522 376 (M), Executive Assistant - Silvana Hurst Email: [email protected] Ph: 8663 3011, Email: [email protected] High Performance Coach – Leon Harris Ph: (03) 8663 3073, Marketing Manager – Peter Harley Email: [email protected] Ph: (03) 8663 3001, Email: [email protected] Football Operations Assistant – Sophie Timms Ph: (03) 8663 3005, Email: [email protected]
Football Operations Officer - Sam Coen Ph: (03) 8663 3003, Email: [email protected] AFL VICTORIA DEVELOPMENT
G.P.O. Box 4337, MELBOURNE VIC 3001 Ph: (03) 8663 3055, Fax: (03) 9654 8684 Website: www.aflvic.com.au Manager - Development and Planning – Indigenous Programs Manager – Michael Daniher Leon Egan Ph: (03) 8663 3008 (B), 0419 566 710 (M), Ph: (03) 8663 3046, Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
Community Football Development Manager – Female Football Development Officer – Peter McDougall Chyloe Kurdas Ph: (03) 8663 3006 (B), 0407 046 328 (M), Ph: (03) 8663 3042, Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
Coaching Development Manager - Steve Teakel Multicultural Football Project – Nick Hatzoglou Ph: (03) 8663 3015 (B), 0417 312 612 (M), Ph: (03) 9643 1928, Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
State Auskick Manager - Michael Stinear State Director of Umpiring – Kevin Mitchell Ph: (03) 8663 3013, Ph: (03) 9416 1499, Fax: (03) 9417 5488, Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
Schools Development Manager - Umpiring Development Manager - Trevor Robertson Neville Nash Ph: (03) 8663 3014, Ph: (03) 8663 3067 (B), 0418 883 948 (M), Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
For all other enquiries 03 8663 3000 or your AFL Victoria Regional Offices
16 2010 WORKSAFE VICTORIAN COUNTRY FOOTBALL LEAGUE HANDBOOK AFL VICTORIA METROPOLITAN & REGIONAL STAFF
BENDIGO PIONEERS EASTERN RANGES
Region Manager – Ray Byrne - Region Manager – Anthony Parkin – PO Box 140 , GOLDEN SQUARE VIC 3555, PO Box 594, KILSYTH VIC 3137, Ph: (03) 5444 5832 (B), 0419 881 908 (M), Ph: (03) 9724 9499 (B), 0418 543 696 (M), Fax: (03) 5444 4899, Fax: (03) 9724 9277, Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Central /North West Region Development Region Development Manager – Shawn Wilkey - Manager – Trevor Mellington – PO Box 594, KILSYTH VIC 3137 10 Murrumbidgee Drive, ECHUCA VIC 3564 Ph: (03) 9724 9488 (B), 0418 543 698 (M), Ph: (03) 54806186 (B), 0400 514 289 (M), Email: [email protected] Fax: (03) 5482 6186, Email: [email protected] GEELONG FALCONS Bendigo Region Development Manager – Tony McNamara - Region Manager – Michael Turner – PO Box 140, GOLDEN SQUARE VIC 3555, PO Box 1487, GEELONG VIC 3220, Ph: (03) 5444 4800 (B), 0419 103 178 (M), Ph: (03) 5241 6986 (B), 0418 524 495 (M), Fax: (03) 5444 4899, Fax: (03) 5241 6616, Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Sunraysia Region Development Manger – Geelong Region Development Manager – Trevor Ryan - C/- AFL VIC GPO BOX 4337 John Edsall - PO Box 1487, GEELONG VIC MELBOURNE VIC 3001, 3220, Ph: (03) 5241 6986 (B), 0418 542 233 (M), Ph: (03) 5024 8246 (B), 0412 737 375 (M), Fax: (03) 5241 6616, Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Hampden Region Development Manager – CALDER CANNONS Alan Thompson - 46 Membrey Way, WARRNAMBOOL VIC 3280, Region Manager – Ian Kyte - PO Box 76 , Ph: (03) 5562 1167 (B), 0419 103 176 (M), COBURG VIC 3058, Ph:(03) 9350 7112 (B), Fax: (03) 5561 2191, 0419 521 499(M), Fax: (03) 9350 5551, Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Region Development Manager – Len Villani - GIPPSLAND POWER PO Box 76, COBURG VIC 3058, Ph: (03) 9350 7407 (B), TBA (M), Region Manager – Peter Francis - Fax: (03) 9350 5551, PO Box 833, WARRAGUL VIC 3820, Email: [email protected] Ph: (03) 5134 8133 (B), 0419 103 177 (M), Dandenong Stingrays Region Manager – Fax: (03) 5134 1855, Darren Flanigan - Email: [email protected] PO Box 1313, DANDENONG VIC 3175, East Gippsland Region Development Manager – Ph: (03) 9791 8656 (B), 0419 529 766 (M), Rob Reid - PO Box 708, SALE VIC 3853, Fax: (03) 9791 8989, Ph: (03) 5143 0568 (B), 0409 139 099 (M), Email: [email protected] Fax: (03) 5143 2461, Region Development Manager – Mark Wheeler - Email: [email protected] PO Box 1313, DANDENONG VIC 3175, Latrobe Valley Region Development Manager – Ph: (03) 9791 8656 (B), 0418 565 553 (M), Damian Carroll - 1 Darling St MENTONE VIC Fax: (03) 9791 8989, 3194, Ph: (03) 5134 8133 (B), 0408 513 854 (M), Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
*details correct at time of printing
SECTION 1: WorkSafe VCFL INFORMATION 17 MURRAY BUSHRANGERS NORTHERN KNIGHTS
Region Manager – Andrew Carson - Region Manager – Peter Kennedy - PO Box PO Box 854, WANGARATTA VIC 3677, 8363, NORTHLAND CENTRE VIC 3072, Ph: (03) 5722 1776 (B), 0409 191 509 (M) Ph: (03) 9478 3431 (B), 0418 543 697 (M), Fax: (03) 5722 1798, Fax: (03) 9478 9541, Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Wangaratta Region Development Manager – Northern FL – Regional Development Manager - Zac Guilfoyle - PO Box 854, WANGARATTA Phiv Demetriou – PO Box 405, VIC 3677, Ph: (03) 5722 1776 (B), TBA (M) GREENSBOROUGH VIC 3088, Fax: (03) 5722 1798, Ph: (03) 9432 2427 (B), 0419 308 972 (M), Email: [email protected] Fax: (03) 9432 0147 North East Border Region Development Email: phiv.demetriou@aflvic.com.au Manager – Jeff Chandler – Community Development Manager – 208 Fallon Street, NORTH ALBURY NSW 2640, Ashley Brown – PO Box 405, Ph: (02) 6040 6451 (B), 0400 970 446 (M), GREENSBOROUGH VIC 3088, Fax: (02) 6025 0122, Ph: (03) 9435 1264 (B), 0412 655 679 (M), Email: [email protected] Goulburn Murray Region Development OAKLEIGH CHARGERS Manager – Greg Liddell - PO Box 1253, Region Manager – Stephen Conole - SHEPPARTON VIC 3632, Ph: (03) 5822 2366 (B), PO Box 2047, OAKLEIGH VIC 3166, 0408 393 514 (M), Fax: (03) 5822 2373, Ph: (03) 9563 0588 (B), 0417 301 548 (M), Email: [email protected] Fax: (03) 9563 0788, NORTH BALLARAT REBELS Email: [email protected] Region Development Manager – Mark Smart - Region Manager – Phil Partington - PO Box 2047, OAKLEIGH VIC 3166, PO Box 151N, NORTH BALLARAT VIC 3350, Ph: (03) 9563 0588 (B), 0418 387 818 (M), Ph: (03) 5333 0915 (B), 0418 558 850 (M), Fax: (03) 9563 0788, Fax: (03) 5332 9538, Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Ballarat Region Development Manager – SANDRINGHAM DRAGONS Tim Shearer - PO Box 151N, NORTH Region Manager – Ryan O’Connor - BALLARAT VIC 3350, PO Box 101, CAULFIELD SOUTH VIC 3162, Ph: (03) 5333 0916 (B), 0408 586 536 (M), Ph: (03) 9532 8688 (B), 0431 366 222 (M), Fax: (03) 5332 9538, Fax: (03) 9532 9034, Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] South West Region Development Manager – Southern FL - Region Development Manager – Jock Whiting - PO Box 398, HAMILTON VIC Gary Brown - PO Box 1018, MORABBIN VIC 3300, Ph: (03) 5572 3218 (B), 0408 331 736 (M), 3189, Ph: (03) 9555 3982, 0437 959 490 (M) Fax: (03) 5571 1712, Email: gary.brown@aflvic.com.au Email: [email protected] Wimmera Region Development Manager – WESTERN JETS Geoff Burdett - PO Box 407, HORSHAM VIC 3402, Ph: (03) 5382 6443 (B), 0419 387 942 (M), Region Manager – Shane Sexton - Fax: (03) 5382 1456, 1 Darebin Place, CAROLINE SPRINGS VIC Email: [email protected] 3023, Ph: (03) 9390 0611 (B), 0419 504 120 (M), Fax: (03) 9390 0644, Email: [email protected] Western Region Development Manager – Graeme Pratt - 1 Darebin Place, CAROLINE SPRINGS VIC 3023, Ph: (03) 9390 0611 (B), 0419 522 759 (M), Fax: (03) 9390 0644, *details correct at time of printing Email: [email protected]
18 2010 WORKSAFE VICTORIAN COUNTRY FOOTBALL LEAGUE HANDBOOK VICTORIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Football Operations Manager – John Hook Football Operations Officer – Sam Coen Football Operations Assistant – Sophie Timms
G.P.O. Box 4337, MELBOURNE VIC 3001 Ph: (03) 8663 3005, Fax: (03) 9650 4194 Email: [email protected]
VFL GENERAL/FOOTBALL MANAGERS
Bendigo Bombers Gold Coast Peter Lodewijks Marcus Ashcroft 0419 137 303 0414 581 010 [email protected] [email protected]
Box Hill Hawks North Ballarat TBA Marg Richards 0418 135 279 [email protected]
Casey Scorpions Northern Bullants Brian Woodman Garry O'Sullivan 0407 247 804 0409 235 083 [email protected] [email protected]
Coburg Tigers Port Melbourne Lee Fraser Barry Kidd 0402 414 476 0407 964 620 [email protected] [email protected]
Collingwood Sandringham Paul Licuria John Mennie 0433 182 218 0414 998 360 [email protected] [email protected]
Frankston Werribee Tigers Byran Mace Mark Penaluna 0432 199 858 0409 252 660 [email protected] [email protected]
Geelong Williamstown Ben Waller Brendan Curry 0415 462 769 0409 857 308 [email protected] [email protected]
*details correct at time of printing
SECTION 1: WorkSafe VCFL INFORMATION 19 AFL & STATE FOOTBALL BODIES AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE Chief Executive Officer: Andrew Demetriou GPO Box 1499N, MELBOURNE VIC 3001 PH: 03 9643 1999, Fax: 03 9654 1143 Website: www.afl.com.au AFL NSW/ACT AFL Victoria Dale Holmes - General Manager Peter Schwab – Chief Executive Officer PO BOX 333, STRAWBERRY HILLS, NSW 2012 GPO BOX 4337, MELBOURNE, VIC 3001 PH: 02 8333 8000, Fax: 02 9360 2255 PH: 03 8663 3000 Fax: 03 9654 8684 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Web: www.aflvic.com.au Web: www.aflnswact.com.au Sophie Timms, PH: (03) 8663 3005 Email: [email protected] AFL Northern Territory Tony Frawley – Chief Executive Officer South Australian National Football League PO BOX 43196, CASUARINA, NT 0811 Leigh Whicker - Chief Executive Officer PH: 08 8980 4888, Fax: 08 8945 0069 PO BOX 1, WEST LAKES, SA 5021 Email: [email protected] PH: 08 8268 2088 Fax: 08 8445 7385 Web: www.aflnt.com.au Email: [email protected] PH: 08 8945 2224 Web: www.sanfl.com.au Email: [email protected] Matthew Duldig PH: 08 8424 2211 Email: [email protected] AFL Queensland Richard Griffiths – Chief Executive Officer West Australian Football Commission PO Box 1211, COOPAROO DC, QLD 4151 Wayne Bradshaw - Chief Executive PH: 07 3394 2433 Fax: 07 3394 4977 PO BOX 275, SUBIACO, WA 6904 Email: [email protected] PH: 08 9381 5599, Fax: 08 9381 7947 Web: www.aflq.com.au Email: [email protected] Marty King PH: 07 3394 4977 Web: www.wafootball.com.au Email: [email protected] Paul Fildes PH: 08 9381 5599 Email: [email protected] AFL Tasmania Scott Wade - General Manager PO BOX 520, NORTH HOBART, TAS 7002 PH: 03 6230 1800, Fax: 03 6234 3577 Email: [email protected] Web: www.footballtas.com.au Trent Bartlett PH: 03 6230 1800 Email: [email protected] NETBALL VICTORIA Key Contacts:
• CEO – Leigh Russell • Senior Project Manager: Julia Lawrence • Commercial Operations Manager: Lisa Lawler • Participation & Development Manager: Paul Mullarvey • Facility Development & Programs Coordinator: Leonie Gibson o Country Football / Netball Program o WorkSafe Game of the Month
www.netballvic.com.au 9321-2222 20 2010 WORKSAFE VICTORIAN COUNTRY FOOTBALL LEAGUE HANDBOOK AFL VICTORIA – AFFILIATED LEAGUES
DANDENONG & DISTRICT JFL - RIDDELL DISTRICT FL - www.rdfl.org.au www.ddjfl.com.au John Batty (General Manager) Shaun Connell (General Manager) PO BOX 2162, SUNBURY, VIC 3429 PO BOX 1137, DANDENONG, VIC 3175 EMAIL : [email protected] EMAIL : [email protected] 9740 5021 (B) 9740 4524 (FAX) 0423 421 021 (M) 9701 1672 (B) Rob Ward (Football Operations Manager) Brody Driscoll (Football Operations/ PO BOX 2162, SUNBURY, VIC 3429 Admin Officer) EMAIL : [email protected] PO BOX 1137, DANDENONG, VIC 3175 9740 5021 (B) 0408 052 687 (M) EMAIL : [email protected] 0431 066872 (M) SOUTHERN FL - www.sfl.com.au Wayne Holdsworth (CEO) EASTERN FL - www.efl.org.au PO BOX 1018, MOORABBIN, VIC 3189 Rob Sharpe (C.E.O) EMAIL : [email protected] 256 SCORESBY RD, BORONIA, VIC 3155 9553 5644 (B) 9553 5655 (FAX) EMAIL : [email protected] David Cannizzo (Football Operations Manager) 0417 776 603 (M) 9762 5766 (B) PO BOX 1018, MOORABBIN, VIC 3189 9761 1315 (FAX) EMAIL : [email protected] Phil Murton (GM Football Op’s) 9553 5644 (B) 9553 5655 (FAX) 256 SCORESBY RD, BORONIA, VIC 3155 EMAIL : [email protected] VAFA - www.vafa.com.au 9762 5766 (B) 0425813704 (M) Michael Sholly (CEO) Rod Cordwell (Junior Manager) PO BOX 359, ELSTERNWICK, VIC 3185 256 SCORESBY RD, BORONIA, VIC 3155 EMAIL : [email protected] EMAIL : [email protected] 0407 813 780 (M) 9537 6777 (B) 9762 5766 (B) 0412 548 056 (M) 9531 6601 (FAX) Jeremy Bourke (Football Op’s Mngr) ESSENDON DISTRICT FL - PO BOX 359, ELSTERNWICK, VIC 3185 www.essendondfl.com.au EMAIL : [email protected] To be advised (General Manager) 0407 542 140 (M) 9537 6777 (B) 14 MARSHALL RD, AIRPORT WEST, VIC 3042 EMAIL : [email protected] VICTORIAN WOMEN FL 0419 377 897 (M) 9338 4854 (B) www.vwfl.org.au 9338 3850 (L2) 9338 3553 (FAX) Tina Macumber (Football Operations) PO Box 144 KINGSVILLE 3012 MOORABBIN SAINTS JFL - EMAIL: [email protected] www.msjfl.com.au 9315 5401 (W) 0424 525 097 (M) David Cannizzo (Operations) 9315 1489 (Fax) PO BOX 1018, MOORABBIN, VIC 3189 EMAIL : [email protected] WESTERN REGION FL - www.wrfl.asn.au 9553 5985 (W) 9553 5655 (Fax) To be advised (C.E.O) PO BOX 144, KINGSVILLE, VIC 3012 NORTHERN FL - www.nfl.org.au EMAIL : Kevin Crompton (General Manager) David Newton (General Manager Football Ops) PO BOX 405, GREENSBOROUGH, VIC 3088 PO Box 144 KINGSVILLE VIC 3012 EMAIL : [email protected] EMAIL: [email protected] 0431 242 010 (M) 9435 8228 (B) (03) 9315 1377 (B) (03) 9315 1489 (F) 9432 0147 (FAX) Jarrad Carey (Football Operations Manager) YARRA JFL - www.yarrajfl.org.au PO BOX 405, GREENSBOROUGH, VIC 3088 David Boyd (Admin Manager) EMAIL : [email protected] PO BOX 8363, NORTHLAND CENTRE, VIC 3072 0402 404 904 (M) 9435 8228 (B) EMAIL : [email protected] 9432 0147 (FAX) 9470 2884 (B) 0457 958 005 (M) 9478 9541 (FAX) SECTION 1: WorkSafe VCFL INFORMATION 21 WorkSafe VCFL SPONSORS
NAMING RIGHTS SPONSOR
WorkSafe Victoria 1800 136 089 www.worksafe.vic.gov.au
Ballarat Bendigo Dandenong 8C, 333 Gillies Street 104 Queen Street Level 3, 33 Princes Highway WENDOUREE VIC 3355 BENDIGO VIC 3550 DANDENONG VIC 3175 Ph: (03) 5338 4444 Ph: (03) 5443 8866 Ph: (03) 8792 9000
Geelong Mildura Mulgrave Level 1, 1 Yarra Street 78 Lemon Avenue 37 Dunlop Road (Cnr Brougham & Yarra St) MILDURA VIC 3500 MULGRAVE VIC 3170 GEELONG VIC 3220 Ph: (03) 5021 4001 Ph: (03) 9565 9444 Ph: (03) 5226 1222
Shepparton Traralgon Wangaratta 148 - 150 Welsford Street Suites 1 & 2, 6 - 8 Grey Street 24 Reid Street SHEPPARTON VIC 3630 TRARALGON VIC 3844 WANGARATTA VIC 3677 Ph: (03) 5831 8260 Ph: (03) 5174 8900 Ph: (03) 5721 8588
Warrnambool 76 Henna Street WARRNAMBOOL VIC 3280 Ph: (03) 5564 3200
PREMIER SPONSORS
Victor Sports V/Line
Head Office - David Goldman (Director) – Tiffany Richards – (03) 9619 5912 (02) 9211 0033 Reservations – 136 196 PO Box A84 Level 23, 570 Bourke Street SYDNEY SOUTH NSW 1235 MELBOURNE VIC 3000 [email protected] [email protected] www.vline.com.au Victorian Office - Andrew Shenker (Victoria) – (03) 9532 8404 Mobile: 0418 311 162 233 Hawthorn Road CAULFIELD VIC 3161 [email protected] www.victor-sports.com
22 2010 WORKSAFE VICTORIAN COUNTRY FOOTBALL LEAGUE HANDBOOK MAJOR SPONSORS
Enough Campaign VicHealth
The Victorian Department of Justice Peter McDougall – (03) 8663 3006 http://www.familyviolence.vic.gov.au/EnoughCampaign Manager - Community Football Development Football Victoria GPO Box 4337 MELBOURNE VIC 3001 Telstra [email protected]
Karin Willcox Win TV Locked Bag 6000 540 Swift Street Cameron Best ALBURY NSW 2641 PO Box 464 [email protected] BALLARAT VIC 3350 www.telstra.com.au/countrywide www.winvic.com.au
ASSOCIATE SPONSORS
Andrew’s Airport Parking Landmark
Andrew Shanahan – (03) 9334 5777 Richard Drummond – (03) 9209 2667 247 - 253 Mickleham Road Level 18, 380a La Trobe Street TULLAMARINE VIC 3043 MELBOURNE VIC 3000 [email protected] [email protected] www.andrewsairportpark.com.au www.landmark.com.au
Barooga Sports Club RoadSafe
Mick O’Dwyer www.roadsafe.org.au Burkinshaw St BAROOGA NSW 3644 Skins [email protected] www.baroogasports.com.au Matilda Raynolds PO Box 268 Best Western RIVERWOOD NSW 2210 www.skins.net.au/au Reservations – 131 779 [email protected] The Weekly Times www.bestwestern.com.au 40 City Rd SOUTHBANK, VIC, 3006 [email protected] www.weeklytimesnow.com.au
SECTION 1: WorkSafe VCFL INFORMATION 23 WorkSafe VCFL LICENSEES
Refer to Rule 26.0 in the WorkSafe VCFL Rules & Regulations for purchasing guidelines
Burley Sekem (Guernseys and Footballs) Lyon Sportswear (Guernseys) Warren Mills / Xavier Codd Ross Bowden 302 McAuley Road, North Melbourne VIC 3051 20 Lamana Street, Mordialloc VIC 3195 Ph: (03) 9329 1917 Post: PO Box 788, Braeside VIC 3195 Mob: 0418 906 484 Phone: (03) 9580 3122 Fax: (03) 9329 1918 Mob: 0418 392 633 Email: [email protected] Fax: (03) 9580 3199 Website: www.sekem.com.au Email: [email protected] Website: www.lyonsportswear.com.au Concord Marketing & Apparel (Guernseys) Heath Kendall Sherrin - Russell Athletic (Footballs) 103 Murphy St, Richmond VIC 3121 Brad Rundell / Tom Hollis Ph: (03) 9368 2010 6 Dalmore Drive, Scoresby VIC 3179 Mob: 0423 315 592 Ph: (03) 9765 5908 Fax: (03) 9368 2011 Mob: 0411 201 096 Email: [email protected] Fax: (03) 9765 5988 Website: www.concordma.com.au Email: [email protected] Website: www.sherrin.com.au Cougar Sportswear (Shorts & Guernseys) Sherwood Football (Guernseys) Kevin Cooksley Brad Holland 5 Cross Street, East Brunswick VIC 3057 10 Pearl St, Brooklyn VIC 3012 Ph: (03) 9387 6667 Ph: (03) 9325 1026 Mob: 0409 398 521 Mob: 0439 379 785 Fax: (03) 9387 6678 Fax: (03) 9325 1042 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.cougarsportswear.com.au Website: www.sherwoodfootball.com.au
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SECTION 1: WorkSafe VCFL INFORMATION 25 JLT SPORT (National Risk Protection)
JLT Sport is the appointed Insurance Broker of this National Program. Please find following the contact details for JLT Sport:
POLICY INFORMATION General Enquiries may include: Telephone No. 1300 130 373 – Australia Wide • status of claims in progress Website: www.jltsport.com.au • information on “top up” insurance JLT Sport e-mail: [email protected] • information on optional loss of income cover for players GENERAL ENQUIRIES • asset protect
JLT Sport Please Note Level 15, 500 Collins Street For all general information all Leagues, Clubs and Melbourne, Victoria, 3000 players should refer to the JLT Sport website: Telephone: 1300 130 373 Fax: (03) 9614 3600 www.jltsport.com.au WorkSafe VCFL BENEFITS OF AFFILIATION FUNDING/FINANCE TRAINING / EDUCATION
• AFL Player Transfer Fee • Training education courses including • Funding assistance through AFL Talent Marketing, IT, Finance, Football Operations, Development Fees, Development Grants Junior Development, Umpiring, Rules & Judiciary, Life Skills • Competitive insurance program through Player Registration Program • Formulation of football policy & rules • Funding for administration courses • Junior Match Policy • Funding for coach accreditation courses • Protection of VCFL rules and procedures • Funding assistance for equipment or apparel • Access to AFL Club Development Kits purchases • Computer Subsidies PROGRAMS • Funding for RSA & Food Handling courses • Access to all VCFL & AFL Victoria programs • Jumper Subsidies • Interleague & Representative Football • Access to service support through Area COMMERCIAL Manager program including specific Planning, Marketing, Risk Management and Finance • Medical Supplies purchasing options scheme • Access to talented player pathway through • Trainers courses rebate scheme Schoolboys Program • FootyMart • Inclusion in the League and Club computer • $20 million public liability cover program • Minimum $150,000 tragedy cover • Involvement with AFL Community Camps, ($10,000 Juniors) AFL Player Appearances • Product Liability cover • Associations Liability cover • Personal Accident • Asset Protection
26 2010 WORKSAFE VICTORIAN COUNTRY FOOTBALL LEAGUE HANDBOOK VICTORIAN COUNTRY FOOTBALL LEAGUE (INCORPORATED) AFFILIATION AGREEMENT
All WorkSafe Victorian Country League Leagues/Associations/Clubs ("the Affiliated Body") affiliated with the Victorian Country Football League (Inc.) ("the VCFL") hereby convenants and agrees with the VCFL:-
1. To recognise the VCFL as the overall controlling body for all VCFL affiliated bodies with particular reference to the AFL Laws of the Game.
2. To observe and abide by the Statement of Purposes and Rules of the VCFL together with any rules or regulations which may be made by the VCFL from time to time including without limitation the regulations published by the VCFL at the date hereof. 3. That a copy of the Statement of Purposes, Rules and the said regulations have been made available through the official VCFL handbook and VCFL website and hereby acknowledges that the same are reasonable for the purpose of protecting and promoting the game of Australian Rules Football and that the restrictions contained therein are no more than necessary to serve and protect the legitimate objectives of the VCFL. 4. To use its best endeavours to ensure that the game of Australian Rules Football is conducted in a proper and efficient manner and that it shall not act in any way calculated to or which might otherwise have the effect of bringing the game of Australian Rules Football or the VCFL into disrepute. 5. That the relationship between the Affiliated Body and the VCFL is not and shall not be construed or deemed to be a partnership, agency or trust and the Affiliated Body shall not bind or purport to bind the VCFL in any way nor to pledge or purport to pledge the credit of the VCFL. 6. That it shall assume sole and absolute responsibility for and indemnify and save harmless the VCFL from all and any claims, liabilities, suits, losses, expenses, actions, causes of actions, responsibilities or damages by reason of any claim, proceedings, action, liability or injury arising out of the conduct of its competitions or as a result of its relations with any third party or as a result of any breach by it of any of the Constitution, rules or regulations of the VCFL. LEAGUES ONLY
7. That it be a requirement that before February 15 of each year, each VCFL affiliated league will provide a set of audited accounts to the VCFL of their most recent financial year end. In addition the audited accounts must be completed by a registered company auditor, a CPA member or a member of the institute of Chartered Accountants.
The VCFL hereby convenants and agrees with the Affiliated Body and in consideration of the foregoing, that it shall act in good faith and administer its Constitution, rules and regulations fairly and that it shall from time to time amend the same and make any new Constitution, rules or regulations as it may consider appropriate to better regulate the conduct of Affiliated Bodies and the game of Australian Football conducted by the Affiliated Bodies.
SECTION 1: WorkSafe VCFL INFORMATION 27 JUNIOR COACHES CODE OF CONDUCT
1. Be familiar with the Laws of Australian 7. The scheduling and length of practice football and abide by the rules and times and competitions should take into conditions of your league and club. consideration the maturity level of the player.
2. Teach your players that rules of the game are mutual agreements which no 8. Develop team respect for the ability of player should evade or break. opponents, as well as for the judgment of umpires and opposing coaches.
3. Group players according to age, height, skill and physical maturity whenever 9. Follow the advice of a qualified person possible in any competitive practice when determining when an injured session. player is ready to play or train again.
4. Avoid over-playing the talented players. 10. Make a personal commitment to keep The ‘just average’ players need and yourself informed of sound junior deserve equal time, if not more. coaching principles and developments.
5. Remember that the players involved 11. Attain coaching accreditation and to play for fun and enjoyment and that become an active member of the local winning is only part of it. Emphasise the branch of the Australian Football importance of the learning and Coaches Association. development of skills and positive attitudes. Never ridicule or yell at your players for making mistakes or losing a 12. Avoid use of derogatory language based competition. on gender or race.
6. Ensure that equipment and facilities meets safety standards and are appropriate for the age and ability of the players.
TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH AFL COACHES CODE OF CONDUCT WHERE APPLICABLE
28 2010 WORKSAFE VICTORIAN COUNTRY FOOTBALL LEAGUE HANDBOOK JUNIOR PLAYERS CODE OF CONDUCT
1. Abide by the rules of the game and rules 6. Treat all players as you would like to be set down by your coach, club and treated. Do not interfere with, bully or league. take unfair advantage of another player. Your involvement to play is for fun and enjoyment and that winning is only part 2. Never argue with an official or umpire. of it. If you disagree, have your captain, coach or manager approach the official during a break or after the competition. 7. Co-operate with your coach and team mates, and respect the ability of your opponent. Without them there would be 3. Control your temper. Verbal or physical no game. abuse of officials, umpires, spectators or other players, deliberately distracting or provoking an opponent is not acceptable 8. Play for the ‘fun of it’ and not just to or permitted. please parents and coaches.
4. Work equally hard for yourself and your 9. Avoid use of derogatory language based team. Your team’s performance will on gender or race. benefit, so will you.
5. Be a good sport. Applaud all good plays whether they be by your team, opponent or the other team. Be proud to walk off the ground after each game knowing that you have given your best effort and never involve yourself in an argument with opposing players, umpires or officials.
SECTION 1: WorkSafe VCFL INFORMATION 29 PARENTS AND SPECTATORS OF JUNIOR FOOTBALL CODES OF CONDUCT
1. Encourage children to participate if they 8. If you disagree with an official or are interested. However, if a child is not umpire raise the issue through the willing do not force them. appropriate channels rather than questioning the official’s judgment and honesty in public. Remember, most 2. Focus upon the child’s efforts and officials give their time and effort for performance rather than the overall your child’s involvement. outcome of the event. This assists the child in setting realistic goals related to their ability by reducing the emphasis on 9. Support all efforts to remove verbal and winning. physical abuse from junior sporting activities.
3. Teach your child that honest effort is as important as victory so that the result of 10. Recognise the value and importance of each game is accepted without undue volunteer coaches. They give of their disappointment. time and resources to provide recreational activities for your child and deserve your support. 4. Encourage your child always to play by the rules. 11. Support your club officials in maintaining the highest standard of 5. Never ridicule or yell at your child for behaviour both on and off the field for making a mistake or losing a the betterment of the league and your competition. family. Offer your assistance to the team that your child is playing in so that every opportunity is being provided for the 6. Remember your child should be very best supervision and support. Your involved in football for their enjoyment, involvement will give both yourself and not yours. your child far more satisfaction.
7. Remember your child learns best by 12. Avoid use of derogatory language based example. Applaud good play by both on gender or race. your team and by members of the opposing team.
30 2010 WORKSAFE VICTORIAN COUNTRY FOOTBALL LEAGUE HANDBOOK SENIOR COACHES CODE OF CONDUCT
1. Be familiar with the laws of Australian 7. Never swear, or use abusive language football and abide by the rules and during the game or when addressing the conditions of your league and club. players. Be mindful of the presence of your people and other spectators.
2. Attain coaching accreditation and to become an active member of the local 8. Follow the advice of a qualified person branch of the Australian Football when determining when an injured Coaches Association. player is ready to play again.
3. Make a personal commitment to keep 9. Treat the umpires and opposition sides yourself informed of sound coaching with respect. principles and coaching developments.
10. Be aware of the differing needs and 4. Avoid verbal and physical confrontation attitudes of players at your club, with the other club’s players and particularly young players. officials and umpires at all times – use the League’s official vehicle of communication to report any unfair 11. Never place the value of winning above situations that you may believe arise. that of instilling the highest desirable ideals and character traits in players.
5. Don’t ask for, but rather earn the respect of your players through your dealings 12. Be supportive of activities designed to with them and the manner in which you encourage participation of young perform your coaching duties. players at junior clubs, schools and development programs.
6. Through your behaviour in the community develop personal respect to 13. Avoid use of derogatory language based enhance the image of your club and on gender or race. Australian football.
TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH AFL COACHES CODE OF CONDUCT WHERE APPLICABLE
SECTION 1: WorkSafe VCFL INFORMATION 31 SENIOR PLAYERS CODE OF CONDUCT
1. At all times abide by the rules of the 5. Conduct yourself at a high level of League in which you compete and the personal behaviour on and off the field club for which you play. Rules of the in such a manner so as not to bring your game are mutual agreements which no club or the game of Australian Football player should evade or break. into disrepute.
2. Do not assault or attempt to assault an 6. Develop a respect for the League in umpire, another player, officials or which you compete, your club, team spectators. mates and opponents.
3. Ensure that both on and off field 7. Be willing to be involved in local behaviour is consistent with the football development and promotional principles of good sportsmanship. activities. Swearing is not acceptable.
8. Avoid use of derogatory language based 4. Do not abuse, dispute or react in an on gender or race. obviously provocative or disappointing manner towards an umpire.
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