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$2.50 SMJFL @smjfl @smjfl RECORD www.smjfl.com.au OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SOUTH METRO JUNIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE UNDER 11 - UNDER 13 SMJFL GRAND FINALS PRESENTED BY JDL STRATEGIES & MONJON SUNDAY 23 AUGUST 2015 JUNIOR FOOTBALL JUNIOR FOOTBALL uWE ARE KIDS uWE ARE KIDS uOUR COACHES ARE VOLUNTEERS u OUR COACHESuTHE UMPIRES ARE VOLUNTEERS ARE HUMAN uTHE UMPIRES ARE HUMAN uWE DO NOT PLAY IN THE BIG LEAGUE uWE DO NOT PLAY IN THE BIG LEAGUE AM1601 AFL Juniors A1 Poster FA.indd 1 31/01/14 8:43 AM AM1601 AFL Juniors A1 Poster FA.indd 1 31/01/14 8:43 AM WWW.SMJFL.COM.AU A MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN In my first year as Chairman of the SMJFL for 2015, it has been a privilege to work with our executive team & our 27 member club committees to deliver on our new motto, ‘It’s About the Kids’. I strongly believe, that WE, that is the SMJFL & Member Clubs supported by their loyal gang of volunteers, have delivered on the ‘It’s About the Kids’ objective in 2015. WE have achieved this by conducting more than 3,000 games of footy in the 2015 season, these games were contested by 399 teams made up of over 9,500 players, all kids, aged between 7 and 17 & both boys and girls. That’s an achievement WE can all be proud of. There will be winners and runners up out of today’s games. One of the SMJFL’s stated values is ‘Respect & Tolerance’, each team and player deserves that. The leadership to deliver this value, starts at the top, Firstly, congratulations and thank you, to all those it must emanate from team officials and then work teams that worked hard at training, starting in the its way down to parents, spectators and players, hot and dry conditions of February and March and because we must strive to ensure, ‘It’s About the Kids’. extending through to cold and wet conditions of July and August. All that effort now culminates in today’s A special message to each player: I hope you, Grand Final games. Congratulations and good luck personally, take time out to remember today, as it is to each team in their 2015 Grand Final game. I unlikely that you’ll ever play a game of footy with the look forward to seeing & hearing of great contests exact same line up of team mates and officials in the between two worthy teams. future. Enjoy your day, experience and your moment to shine on the big Grand Final stage of 2015. Thank you to our band of over 350 League Umpires who have worked tirelessly during the season Cheers, at training and on Sundays honing their skills. Peter Ryan Congratulations to those that have been chosen to umpire in a 2015 Grand Final game. Chairman - SMJFL Phone: (03) 5221 4408 Email: [email protected] Address: 203 Malop Street, Geelong VIC 3220 A Division of Adcell Group www.adcellgroup.com.au OFFICIAL PUBLISHER OF THE SMJFL RECORD 1 | IT’S ABOUT THE KIDS SOUTH METRO JUNIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE WWW.SMJFL.COM.AU COMPETITION FORMAT & KEY POINTS No Dogs Preliminary Final – Loser of Second Semi Final v Dogs are banned from all SMJFL Grand Final Winner of First Semi Final venues. Many people in the community are wary, Grand Final – Winner of Second Semi Final v uncomfortable or fearful around dogs of all sizes. Winner of Preliminary Final No dogs are permitted to be on the field at any time. This is for the safety and enjoyment of all Drawn Match Procedure participants, umpires, officials, and spectators at the In the event of a drawn game in any finals (including SMJFL Grand Finals. Grand Finals) the following conditions apply: No Smoking • Goal Umpires will confirm the scores. Smoking is now banned in areas commonly used • Players will not change ends after full time, but by children and young people for recreational and will kick to the same end as they were in sporting activities including at or within 10 metres the fourth quarter. of a sporting venue that is an outdoor public place during an organised underage sporting event, • Field umpires will re-commence the game for the including training or practice sessions and during duration of five (5) minutes (no time on). breaks or intervals in play. • The siren will sound, the teams will change ends No smoking will be permitted at any SMJFL Grand immediately with no break and a further five (5) Final venue. minutes is played (no time on). No Alcohol • At no stage during the extra time or break will Alcohol must not be consumed at any ground or in officials be permitted on the ground and are not any building whilst a game of football is in progress. to address players. Alcohol is not allowed to be brought into any venue • If the scores remain equal at the end of the ten on SMJFL Grand Final match day. minutes the process is to be repeated until Length of Quarters such time that there is a winner. Age Group Quarters ¼ Time ½ Time ¾ Time Video 15mins, Under 11 to 13 3mins 10mins 5mins The SMJFL will be filming all Grand Finals in all age no time on Under 13 & 15mins, groups and divisions. 3mins 10mins 5mins Under 15 Girls no time on 20mins, Winning clubs will be invoiced for 30 Digital Under 14 to 16 3mins 10mins 5mins no time on Downloads each per match, extra copies can be 22mins, Under 17 3mins 10mins 5mins no time on ordered from the SMJFL through your club. The SMJFL will not allow video operators to setup on Finals Format tripods at any of the Grand Finals matches. Under 11 to 13 Photography Second Semi Final - 1st seed v 4th seed The SMJFL will have photographers at all Grand Finals in all age groups and divisions. First Semi Final – 2nd seed v 3rd seed Details for how to purchase these photographs can Grand Final – Winner of Second Semi Final v be found in the record and will be listed on the Winner of First Semi Final SMJFL website. Under 14 to 17 The SMJFL will not allow commercial Second Semi Final - 1st seed v 2nd seed photographers as arranged by clubs or their First Semi Final – 3rd seed v 4th seed members to operate at any Grand Finals. 2 | IT’S ABOUT THE KIDS 3 | IT’S ABOUT THE KIDS SOUTH METRO JUNIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE WWW.SMJFL.COM.AU CODES OF CONDUCT Players • Do not use ugly remarks based on race, religion, gender or ability – you’ll let down your family • Play by the rules – the rules of your club and the and yourself if you do – and many such laws of the game. comments are actually now illegal. • Never argue with an umpire or other official – Coaches without these people, you can’t play football. • Have signed the AFL Code of Conduct. • Control your temper - verbal abuse of officials and sledging other players doesn’t help • Conduct themselves in a manner outlined and you enjoy or win any games. agreed to in the AFL Code of Conduct. • Be a team player – • Level 1 AFL Coaching Accreditation (minimum). All coaches must be accredited to coach in our It’s a team game, treat it that way. League. • Treat all players as you would like to be • Promote the fair, and inclusive spirit of the game. treated – fairly. • Lead your team by positive example, and • Co-operate with your coach, the umpires represent your club values. and team-mates. Officials • Play for your own enjoyment & to improve your skills. • Place the safety and welfare of the players above all else. • Don’t use ugly remarks based on race, religion, gender or ability – you’ll let down your coach, • Ensure all players are included and can participate, regardless of their race, gender, team-mates and family if you do – & many such ability, cultural background, sexuality or religion. comments are actually now illegal. • Be consistent, impartial and objective when Parents and Supporters making decisions. • Remember that you are there for the participants • Address unsporting behaviour and promote to enjoy the game. respect for other players and officials. • Encourage participation, but don’t force it. Administrators • Teach that enjoyment is more important • Ensure quality supervision and instruction for than winning. players. • Never ridicule mistakes or losses – supporters • Support coaches and officials to improve their are there to support not downgrade. skills and competencies. • Lead by example and respect all players, • Act honestly, in good faith and in the best coaches, umpires and spectators – physical or interests of the sport as a whole. verbal abuse will not be tolerated. • Ensure that any information acquired or • Recognise all volunteers who are giving up their advantage gained from the position is not used valuable time. improperly. • Never publicly criticise umpires – raise personal • Conduct club responsibilities with due care, concerns with club officials in private. competence and diligence. 4 | IT’S ABOUT THE KIDS 5 | IT’S ABOUT THE KIDS WWW.SMJFL.COM.AU SOUTH METRO MEDIA Follow us on social media for your junior footy fix between rounds and even between seasons. With our online audience growing every week, it is a chance for you to get involved and show your support. Tag us in your SMJFL related posts to we can see what the players, fans & families are talking about and we might even repost your snap to our followers! Competitions and features which have been run regularly during the season include: • South Metro Starts Competition – Weekly on Facebook • #ThrowbackThursday – Weekly on our website news NEW for this Finals Series is the South Metro Selfie competition.