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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 Whyalla 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 South Australia. 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.