Spring Edition 2014

From The Community Football Manager—Leeanne Grantham clubs  Educating administrators The last three months have passed by quickly with new directors and a new staff member for SACFL . Before I get to the announcements I think it  Conducting seminars relevant to a successful club is fair to say that Community Football has had an exciting winter. Each of the SACFL partners provide benefit back to our Affiliated Leagues The new Governance Model has been adopted with both the Regional & and Clubs. Metropolitan Advisory Councils already meeting to discuss key items so they  AHA SA/Clubs SA – for facility upgrades can provide advice and recommendations to the Community Football Board.  Ahrens – significant funding support towards the provision of With two (2) representative from each Advisory Council now elected to the defibrillators CFL Board all affiliated leagues from both the regional and metropolitan areas  West End – product and other have been provided with a strong voice at all levels of Community Football.  Cool or Cosy – provision of reports to Clubs to be energy efficient In addition to our full compliment of board directors (see page 2), joining the protecting football clubs from rising energy costs. SACFL administration team is Sarah Neal. Sarah commenced with us as my  Hunt & Hunt Lawyers – provision of advice PA and in support of the administration team in early August and has hit the  NAB – opportunities for clubs to be paid a commission connected to ground running. She brings with her experience in sport administration a Club supporter loan including Australian Rules Football. Sarah can be reached on As everyone is aware the APPS Review Committee provided its final [email protected] recommendations to the Board after extensive consultation with all Leagues. The SA Country Championships were held in Kadina and what a great event it The SANFL Commission approved the adoption of the APPS and changes was. Not only was the football outstanding but the weather was perfect for have been circulated. Moving forward the APPS will be reviewed by the spectators, umpires and players alike. The Kadina Football Netball Club and Board from time to time but thanks goes to the Committee who took the Yorke Peninsula Football League were fantastic to work with. No doubt the time to determine the recommendations for the 2015 season. surrounding Yorke Peninsula areas also gained benefit from the event. A Currently, the Board has appointed a Subcommittee to review the issue of huge thank you went to all those concerned who certainly set the bar high for player payments. This matter has been widely reported in the media and has next year’s event. often been the topic of discussion with our League Presidents. At the SACFC Outstanding performances were awarded at the Championship by the SANFL the Presidents voted overwhelmingly to have the Board address the matter. It Commissions Chairman, The Hon. John Olsen. It was wonderful that John is imperative that the CFL look into this issue and consult with other football and his wife Julie could join us for the finals and no doubt they both enjoyed bodies, conduct some research and consider all the facts before it determines returning to Kadina where John’s public life started. if a player payment cap is required and if so what it should be. As is the case with such matters some would like a decision quickly however often a quick Once again our major partners, MAC were visible at the Championships with fix is not the right answer but rather an educated evaluation of the issue and signage and messages as well as key representatives attending. Thanks to consultation is a better way to go. Michael and Sue Cornish for joining us on the Saturday and Matthew Hanton on Sunday. SAPOL conducted the MAC road safety presentation on the Insurance has also been a matter for administration to attend to and as Friday evening and there is no doubt that our CFL MAC ambassadors and reported at the Chairman’s update in Kadina it is clear that League Presidents Clubs respect the partnership and ‘get the message’. It is critical that all agree that the Affiliation agreements should ensure that all Leagues and involved in football realise that the MAC message “Be a Game Changer” is a Clubs have higher level insurance and $1M Quad and Para cover. Sadly the vital part of our lives as country roads need safer drivers. significant impact of these types of injuries to the player, their family and the entire community is underestimated in terms of cost, so for the sake of a few Following the Country Championships the State SA Country team was extra dollars per player the financial impact on a family and community can announced. The SA Country team came up against a strong WA Country be dramatically reduced. Team and played before a strong crowd at Alberton Oval. Congratulations to the SA team, Coach and support staff on an outstanding game and for The SACFL has a wonderful relationship with Sports Chaplaincy Australia coming away with the win. It was our pleasure to host our friends from WA (SCA) with our Chaplain being Roger Johnston. SCA is a national organisation and we certainly look forward to a long relationship with them. In 2015 the and dedicate their time in serving the sporting community by providing pastoral care and social and emotional comfort for everyone connected to SA team will travel to WA. sport. We would encourage all affiliated Leagues to connect with SCA and Just as MAC is an important partner, BHP is also, the funds they provide are arrange for a dedicated person from SCA to join your League in support of your clubs and communities. Details can be found on used to support all affiliated clubs through educational grants program. www.sportschaplaincy.com.au Sporting organisations such as SACA, Netball  Sports Trainers SA, Motor Sport, Cycling are amongst the many sports in SA who have dedicated Sports Chaplains  Coaching Education I would also like to take this opportunity to thank all Affiliated League and  Umpire Education Club sponsors for their ongoing support of Community Football.  Meetings with Leagues and Zones  Research to support maintaining healthy and vibrant leagues and

THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN COMMUNITY FOOTBALL E-NEWSLETTER SPRING EDITION 2014 Memorial to Jim Hewitson

Jim Hewitson will be remembered as a man of integrity and honesty and one of the greatest supporters of the introduction of the SA Community Football Board. He supported Football in SA for most of his life, being rewarded for his efforts by winning the SANFL and AFL Merit Awards.

Jim was the current President of the Football League and had been for 22 years, no doubt he will be missed by not only the football folk but the entire Whyalla community.

David Shipway, Chairman SACFL said of Jim, “he was a friend to everyone in Football and had a strong view on most things that were always in the best interest of the sport. Jim and Aileen attended many functions and events and loved a joke and a few wines with all of us, we will miss him but his hard work will live on”.

SA Community Football Board Elected Ms Robbi Tims – Independent Director – Robbi is the first The SA Community Football League, tasked with female director elected to the SACFL Board. Robbi has been overseeing football underneath the SANFL competition, is involved in regional tourism, events and marketing, all areas pleased to announce the newly elected directors to its which will support the SACFL management team. board after undertaking a governance restructure.

The governance review resulted in the inclusion of two

Advisory Councils, one for the metropolitan leagues and the other for regional leagues. From these Councils, two members are nominated to the SACFL Board.

Existing Directors David Shipway – SA Football Commissioner and SACFL Chairman The Hon Rob Kerin – Deputy Chairman Peter Lindner – Independent Director Jeff Burchell – Independent Director New Directors Trevor Holst – Metropolitan Advisory Council Member Shaun Ryan – Metropolitan Advisory Council Member Scott Duncan – Regional Football Advisory Council Member Graeme Wandel –Regional Football Advisory Council Member

In addition to these Advisory Council elected representatives, two Independent Directors were elected by the SACFL Board with the approval of the SA Football Commission.

The Hon Michael Wright – Independent Director – Michael was the South Australian government Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing from 2002-2011 and not only brings with him a wealth of knowledge in football but more broadly sport MAC Manager Partnerships and Community Engagement, Matthew in . He also played regional football in Kadina. Hanton at Kadina with Stephanie Morrison, 2014 Umpire of the Championships

THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN COMMUNITY FOOTBALL E-NEWSLETTER SPRING EDITION 2014 Football Operations Report

July saw the conclusion of our State program for 2015 with the Country Championships at Kadina on July 5th & 6th and SA Country verse WA Country at Alberton Oval on July 26th. SA Country Championships The Kadina Football Netball Club provided an outstanding venue for the 2015 championships and with the support of the Yorke Peninsula Football League, Copper Coast Council and also the Moonta and Wallaroo Football Clubs ensured all teams, participants and spectators had a most enjoyable experience. Special thanks must go to Daryl Rawson (KFNC), Phil Brand (YPFL), Brad Haylock (YPFL) and Andy West (CCC Tourism, Marketing & Events Officer) for their outstanding assistance in planning and delivering such a successful event. Congratulations must also go to Barry Oates, Mike Cogan and his fellow Regional Umpiring Managers who in consultation with all Zones appointed a fantastic group of umpires who were well supported by local YPFL Goal and Boundary umpires. This group were extremely well presented and conducted their duties in a very professional manner. Expressions of interest have been called for hosting the 2105 championships with a decision expected to be made in early Changes to the Approved Player Points System (APPS) September. Keep your eye on the SACFL website for the announcement. www.sacommunityfootball.com.au As previously announced changes to the Approved Player Points System have been adopted by the Board and will take effect on 1st November 2014 ready for the 2015 season. Information on the APPs can be found on the SACFL website under Administration—Rules and Regulations or by clicking here * Please note that the APPS must always be read in conjunction with regulation 32

SA Country v WA Country

For the first time this game was played as a curtain raiser to a SANFL fixture and given great exposure as the lead up to the local , Port Adelaide Magpies v Adelaide Crows.

The assistance of the Port Adelaide FC staff and volunteers in conducting this game was outstanding with thanks also to the Adelaide FC who shared their facilities with the WA team. Congratulations must go to coach Steve Lubcke for guiding the team to another win. Also to Sam Pfeifer who was Community Football Board Chairman, David Shipway with MAC awarded the Barry Stringer medal as South Australia’s best General Manager Road Safety and Strategic Communications, player, with special mention also to Adam Jolly for kicking Michael Cornish at Kadina seven goals for SA.

As always these events do not occur without support from our many valuable volunteers and therefore would like to thank Craig Warman, David Schenscher, Mark McKay, Peter (Stretch) Walker, Glen Johnson, Ian Curren and Kevin Roberts who all gave up their time to assist us in presenting our successful team.

THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN COMMUNITY FOOTBALL E-NEWSLETTER SPRING EDITION 2014 SA COUNTRY DEFEATS WA COUNTRY

The SA Country team has won its second consecutive match against WA Country after defeating the visitors by 56 points at Alberton on Saturday July 26.

Seeking to emulate last year's 42-point win against the Sandgropers in Perth, the Croweaters - coached by Mallala's Steve Lubcke - led at every change to record a comfortable victory.

''We started very well and put them on the back foot a bit with our pressure,'' Lubcke said. Goal Kickers SA: Adam Jolly 7, Simon Berkefeld 2, James Lawton 2, Ben ''We tried to play it like club footy and apply the pressure and McIntyre 2, Myles Warmington 1, Brodie Murphy 1, Marcus not have a free-flowing game. All credit must go to the Burdett 1, Jackson O’Brien 1 players as you don't get much time with them and it is player- WA: Leith Teakle 3, Daniel McGinlay 1, Dale Williamson 1, driven. They were fantastic as they gelled together so well to Simon Parry 1, William Brown 1 exert pressure on WA.''

Despite having to significantly restructure his forward line in the absence of last year's stars Yohann Wagner and Angus Bruggemann, Lubcke received strong performances from Adam Jolly - who kicked a game high seven goals - Crows top- up player Sam Pfeiffer and vice-captain Simon Berkefeld.

Jolly, from CMS Crows, got on top early in the contest while Pfeiffer - from Ramblers in Murray Bridge - was outstanding at full back.

''The boys at each end were outstanding,'' Lubcke said.

''Particularly Adam in the first quarter, he was part of that surge we had in the first quarter as he finished off the hard work in the midfield which was excellent.

''Sam, at full-back, did everything right in negating his opponent - the whole back six was great but Sam in particular played a super game.'' Hunt & Hunt Lawyers provide an extensive range of Former Central District and Glenelg forward James Lawton legal services to major corporations, small to also chipped in for SA with two majors. medium businesses and private clients

SCOREBOARD Hunt & Hunt has over 40 professionals who advise on SA: 5.2 8.2 13.2 18.5 (113) all property and construction matters, commercial WA: 0.3 2.8 4.12 7.15 (57) disputes, corporate and commercial transactions, personal services and specialist insurance services. Best Players SA: Sam Pfieffer, Adam Jolly, Myles Warmington, Simon The SACFL thanks Hunt & Hunt Lawyers for their Berkefeld, Liam O’Neil, Joel Palmer on going support as a corporate sponsor of WA: Daniel McGinlay, Jayden Brooks, Simon Parry, Alistair Community Football Smith, Leith Teakle, Matthew Scott

THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN COMMUNITY FOOTBALL E-NEWSLETTER SPRING EDITION 2014 2014 MAC SA Country Football Championships

Murray South East is the 2014 MAC SA Country Award Winners Champion after defeating Eastern in the Grand Best Player (Don McSweeny Medal) – Liam O’Neil & Ben McIntyre (Murray South East) Final at Kadina. Best Coach (Bill Murdoch Medal) –Luke Duncan (Murray South East) Best Under-21 Player – Jack Kenny (Eyre Peninsula)

Leading Goal kicker – James Lawton (Eastern) Best Umpire – Stephanie Morrison (Southern Districts)

In an entertaining contest, Murray South East broke through for its first crown, beating Eastern by 30 points in the title- decider. ‘’I was very pleased with the way the players improved during the championships and the way they bonded together in an even team performance,’’ Murray South East coach Luke Duncan said. ‘’It was just reward for all of our group after many attempts (at winning).’’ SANFL Commission Chairman, The Hon. John Olsen addressing the crowd at the country championships presentation ceremony before Eyre Peninsula finished third after proving too strong for presenting the Team of the Championships with their medallions Northern, winning by 47 points while defending champion Central avoided last place by holding off a fast-finishing Team of the Championships Southern Districts by 23 points. F: Matthew Tonkin (SD), James Lawton (E), Thomas

Derham (SD) Final Standings HF: Myles Warmington (MSE), Zac Fitzgerald (C), 1- Murray South East Ben McIntyre (MSE) 2- Eastern C: Casey Carr (EP), Marcus Burdett (SD), Patrick Barrett (E) 3- Eyre Peninsula HB: Nick Schmidt (E), Tyler Baldock (N), Aisea Raikiwasa 4- Northern (MSE) 5- Central B: Henry Whiting (N), Sam Pfeiffer (MSE), Joel Palmer (N) 6- Southern Districts R: Duncan Cragg-Sapsford (E), Reece Francis (EP), Jackson

O’Brien (E) INT: Michael Liebelt (C), Brodie Murphy (C), Simon Berkefeld (MSE), Dylan Mansell (C), Liam O'Neil (MSE), Shaun

Maxfield (EP), Jack Kenny (EP)

A full break down of the weekend’s football action can be found on our website under news.

THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN COMMUNITY FOOTBALL E-NEWSLETTER SPRING EDITION 2014

NAB

INTRODUCER PROGRAM

Many Clubs are continuing to introduce customers to the NAB for loan referrals and earning 0.4% Commission of the loan amount for the financial benefit of their Club . The following clubs have all shared in at least 1 Commission payment this year; Cool or Cosy Offer

League Club Cool or Cosy will provide 20 Clubs/Leagues over the next year (a total of 60 over the 3 year partnership) with a complimen- Barossa, Light & Gawler Kapunda tary energy efficiency appraisal of their facilities and a written

report on how you club/league can reduce energy costs. Far North Roxby Downs

This appraisal and report will detail the financial benefits Hills Nairne Bremer available on such items including those listed below: Uraidla  Solar panel Installation Kowree-Naracoorte- Border Districts Tatiara  Solar Hot Water

Kybybolite  Cellulose Fibre Insulation

North Eastern Brinkworth Spalding Redhill  Led Lighting

Burra Booborowie Hallett  Fridge Power Savers

North Clare  Koolsol—split system air conditioners River Murray Imperial  Your own Power Station Jervois To register you interest in receiving a complimentary uncondi- Meningie tional energy efficiency appraisal, please complete and return the Expression of Interest for by the end of September 2014 Mypolonga to Sarah Neal at [email protected] or Tailem Bend post to SACFL, PO Box 606, Tynte Street, North Adelaide SA Yorke Peninsula Central Yorke 5006.

Moonta

Paskeville

THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN COMMUNITY FOOTBALL E-NEWSLETTER SPRING EDITION 2014 BHP BILLITON EDUCATION GRANTS

The BHP education grants provide Community Football Leagues and Clubs with the opportunity to educate their volunteers, administrators, coaching staff, umpires, sports trainers and board members.

Over the years these grants have ensured the sustainability of many community football club and provided many with valuable information and skills they would be unable to do without the grants.

Round 1 | Closed on 31st May 2014

Round 2 | Closes on 29th August 2014

Successful applicants from round 2 will be advised in September

For further information please contact Sarah Neal via email at [email protected]

Clubs and Leagues that were supported through round 1 of the BHP Fund were:

Adelaide Plains FL Athelstone Juniors Bridgewater Raiders FC Gaza FC Gepps Cross FC Goodwood Saints FC Great Flinders FL Gumeracha FC Hatherleigh FC Houghton Districts FC Imperial FC Jervois FC Kalangadoo FC Kaniva Leeor United FC KNTFL KNTFL Umpires Loxton FC Mintaro Mandora Modbury Juniors FC Mt Lofty District FC Sporting Club Mundulla FC Myponga Sellicks FC Naracoorte FC NEMJFL North Clare FC North Gambier FC Padthaway FC PHOS Camden Junior FC Port Lincoln FL Port Lincoln Umpires Renmark Rovers FC Riverland Junior FC RSMU FC SAAFL SAWFL South Whyalla Juniors FC South Whyalla FC Southern Districts Zone Southern FL Tasman FC Torrens Valley FC United FC Walkerville Juniors FC Wayback FC Western Border FL Wunkar FC

Community Football Board Chairman, David Shipway with Deputy President of the Clubs SA Board Bill Cochrane

THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN COMMUNITY FOOTBALL E-NEWSLETTER SPRING EDITION 2014 Motor Accident Commission

A key component of the MAC Naming Rights Partnership of SA In addition all Clubs are expected to host at least 1 Safe Driving Country Football is to change the attitude of 16- 30 year old males, Seminar over the 2014 to 2106 seasons to reinforce the importance with a view to reducing the number of serious accidents on our of driving safely to your players and officials and our field staff will country roads. commence coordinating next year’s seminars later in the year.

MAC recently announced their “Be a Game Changer on the Road We would like to thank and acknowledge the following Country Campaign” and all Clubs have now received promotional packs of Clubs for successfully hosting a SAPOL delivered Safe Driving drink coasters, posters, stickers and a DVD and we ask that they be Seminars this year; displayed and used in your club wherever possible.

Angaston Birdwood Blanchetown Swan Border Districts Border Downs Brighton Reach Tintinara Bute Central Eyre Christies Beach Cobdogla Coober Pedy Cowell

Eastern and MSE Edwardstown Hahndorf Hummocks Imperials FC Jamestown Zones Watchman Eagles Peterborough

Kangarilla Kersbrook Kongorong Kybybolite Lyrup Mallee Park

Marion McLaren Meadows Meningie Min Man Morphettville Park

Mount Compass Mt Lofty District Murrayville North Clare North Gambier North Whyalla

Nuriootpa Paringa Paskeville Port MacDonnell Ports Roopena

Roxby Districts FC RSMU Southern Flinders Tailem Bend Tanunda Tasmans

Thevenard Tumby Bay United Victor Harbor Wallaroo West Augusta

West Gambier Wunkar Yankalilla

THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN COMMUNITY FOOTBALL E-NEWSLETTER SPRING EDITION 2014 League Grand Final Dates

The end of the 2014 Football season is fast approaching with grand finals just around the corner.

Dates and venues for the SACFL Leagues Grand Finals are as below

League Date Venue

Adelaide Plains 20/09/14 Two Wells Barossa Light & 20/09/14 Tanunda Grawler

Broken Hill 13/09/14 Jubilee Oval

Eastern Eyre 6/09/14 Port Neil Oval

Far North 6/09/14 Roxby Downs Oval Far West 30/08/14 Thevenard SACFL Chaplaincy Service Great Flinders 13/9/14 Tumby Bay Oval The SACFL has a Chaplaincy Service through Sports Great Southern 20/9/14 Myponga Oval Chaplaincy Australia and we urge people to utilise the service Hills Country 13/9/14 TBA

Hills Central 20/9/14 Hahndorf Oval The key contact is: Kangaroo Island TBA TBA Roger Johnson Kowree 20/9/14 Mundulla SA Coordinator

Naracoorte Mobile 0429 356 601 Tatiara Email: [email protected] Mallee 13/9/14 Pinnaroo Mid South 13/9/14 Port Mac or Sports Chaplaincy Australia is there to support issues facing

families, individuals and entire communities. The chaplains Mid West 13/9/14 Wudinna Oval are pastoral carers and not professional councilors. North Eastern 20/9/14 Clare Oval We encourage Leagues and Clubs to make contact with Roger should anyone involved in the football community need Northern Areas 13/9/14 Crystal Brook Oval someone to talk to.

Port Lincoln 20/9/14 Centenary Oval Riverland 13/9/14 Berri Riverland 6/9/14 Browns Well Independent

River Murray 20/9/14 Jervios

SAAFL 20/9/14 Adelaide Airport Oval SAWFL 14/9/14 Thebarton Oval SA Community Football would like to thank Thomas Foods

Southern 20/9/14 Hickinbotham International for their on-going support. Thomas Foods Oval International have provided an award for each League’s Best Spencer Gulf 20/9/14 Memorial Oval & Fairest Medal winner. Western Border 20/9/14 Millicent Whyalla 6/9/14 Bennett Oval

Yorke Peninsula 20/9/14 Moonta Oval

Spring Edition 2014 SACFL Licensed Suppliers SA Community Football League

Please find details on all SACFL Licensed Suppliers by clicking Administration Contacts on this link Community Football Manager It is important for all leagues and clubs to note that no Leeanne Grantham agreements can be negotiated past the end of the 2015 P:(08) 8424 2208 Football Season Email: [email protected] For enquiries please contact the SACFL Manager. Community Football Operations Manager Kym Ireland P: (08) 8424 2264

Email: [email protected] Community Football Consultant Glen Rosser P:(08) 8424 2212 Email: [email protected]

Personal Assistant to Community Football Manager Sarah Neal P:(08) 8424 2231 Email: [email protected]

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