07 08 26th May 2011 PRESIDENT’S REPORT by Jason White www.coorparoojafc.com I would just like to take this opportunity the day they need to learn to play by the Giffin Park to remind everyone that the object of whistle. football for Under 8's all the way up to All umpires have to start somewhere and Birubi St. Coorparoo Under 11's is to develop skills and have this is where they get to start in club lots of fun. This is achieved by the land! The AFLBJ are currently struggling [email protected] modified rules provided by the AFL. One to attract and retain umpires to umpire key part of these modified rules is that games at youth level with some having no score is recorded; therefore, there is Roos News is published each to umpire 2 – 3 games in one day. They no winner or loser. We all know that the Thursday throughout the rely on clubs feeding umpires into their football season. children like to keep score as they play, system for youth footy games. For submissions email and provide varying accounts of the Kym Nettleton (Editor) result at the end of the game. As Umpires are well paid in our game, so before Tuesday Night parents, coaches and managers we need money is not the issue. The biggest issue the emphasis to be on the team [email protected] for the umpires is the criticism they get performance as a whole and individual for making an incorrect decision or not a performances highlighted to provide decision at all. If you think about it, encouragement. when an umpire makes a correct As the children progress to Under 12's decision in his/her mind and it is and above the "real footy" begins, with questioned by one coach, the next time scores kept and Premierships on offer, the same offence occurs he/she will think Inside this issue: but until then, it's all for fun! twice about blowing his whistle. Then the other coach questions him about his decision. “You paid that a minute ago!” Before you know it, the umpire has lost all confidence and stops Positive or Pointless & 2 AFLBJ Grand Final blowing the whistle News completely and loses The other issue I wish to raise is in control of the game. School Holiday Camp 3 respect to our club umpires. I have had Then everybody be- & AUSKICK a number of the umpires comment to me comes frustrated! Is that they are getting questioned by our this what we really Canteen CatchUp 4 players and our coaches on decisions want? that some may feel are incorrect. We U12 Blue 6 We all have to remember that without as coaches need to set an example to umpires we can’t have a game! Umpires our players by respecting the decisions will get it wrong at all levels whether it is U10 Blue & Gold 7 made by our umpires. Maybe the at under 8’s or at AFL level. Just umpire has made the right decision and remember give them a fair go and U9 Navy & Blue 8, 9 the player and coach has it wrong! If we remember in 8’s – 11’s “We aren’t play- have kids questioning the decisions at ing for sheep stations”. One day it U12 Navy & U14 10 under 8 – 10 level, you have to ask could be your child out there umpiring! yourself what will they be like when they U11 Navy & U8 Navy 11 get to youth level! I can assure you Outstanding that the umpires at youth level will not tolerate any back chat etc. You will be Registrations U10 Gold & Navy 12 sent straight off to cool down or even There are still a number of reported! I ask all parents, coaches and people who are yet to pay their managers to talk to your players about child’s registration fees. The fees can be Youth Football 13, 14 having respect for the umpires to ensure made by EFT into our club’s bank account. Ladders that we don’t lose umpires because of Details are: BSB 084 391 Acc 186172352 the criticism they receive. I understand Other methods are by cheque or cash at the Our generous 15, 16 that it is difficult for the players as they club. If anyone has any questions please supporters can get different interpretations of the feel free to call me: Team Sponsors rules from club to club, but at the end of Jason White 0417 613 096 www.coorparoojafc.com Page 2 Roos News 26th May 2011 “Just as importantly, we have officials out there helping make “it's Positive or sure we have a game to play, and we can only enhance our it's game by treating them with the utmost respect.” Pointless” State Minister for Sport Phil Reeves and Brisbane Lions star Parents, family Luke Power are strong supporters of the campaign. members and “If we want our kids to keep participating in physical activities, general supporters of which is important for their health, it is essential that their experience in junior sport is positive and fun,” Reeves said. junior football can make a greater Added Power: “Children are the future of our game – impact than they can encourage them to do their best but let them enjoy it too.” imagine this The Positive or it‟s Pointless weekend began as an AFL weekend. Queensland initiative but has been embraced by all four junior football codes now, with rising soccer star Michael Zullo, The power of positive actions is preached throughout all established rugby league star Cameron Smith, and rugby union aspects of life and is particularly pertinent this round. pin-up Will Genia joining Power in promoting the cause. It is the annual „Positive or it‟s Pointless‟ weekend, where all “If you‟re on the sideline, you‟re a role model too. So make spectators at junior football games are actively encouraged to certain your be totally positive and eliminate any negatives. Essentially, the focus is on clapping, cheering and being suppor- comments are constructive and not destructive,” Zullo said. tive, offering only positive comments, applauding the efforts of Swearing or abusive language will be frowned upon. both teams, and respecting and not questioning umpires‟ decisions. It is a universal message, concluded Griffiths, and one he expects Queensland‟s AFL community to embrace. “We all should be behaving like this at every game we attend, but what the „Positive or it‟s Pointless‟ weekend does is bring into sharp focus the benefits of encouraging rather than negative behaviour,” said AFLQ chief executive Richard Griffiths. “The best thing that we can do for our kids is to be positive towards them and build their self-esteem irrespective of whether they win or lose. That goes for every young player out on the ground. Coorparoo JAFC has been selected by the AFLBJ to host the 2011 Grand Finals on the 10th and 11th of September. This will be a big weekend for our club! The Committee will be looking for our members to help out and volunteer some time over the weekend. So pencil in this weekend in your diary. If everyone volunteers an hour or 2 it will be a successful weekend for all. We will be putting a working party together for the weekend and are looking for people to help coordinator the many jobs and equipment required. If you are able to help out please contact Jason White to register your interest. Jason can be contact via email at: [email protected] www.coorparoojafc.com Page 3 Roos News 26th May 2011 AFL Queensland 2 Day School Holiday Camp at Coorparoo JAFC Register your interest for this camp to be held Thursday 7 and Friday 8 July, 9.00am – 3.00pm by emailing Bill Renner Development Manager, Great Games at the Gabba plus the Lions Won!!! Brisbane SE - AFL Qld. Coorparoo Auskick had two of the half time games at the [email protected] Gabba on Saturday night and the games were of $100.00 per person, each person will receive a Bushies outstanding quality. Playing in front of the southern wing Auskick footy and showbag in drizzling rain would trouble some but not the mighty Roos. In each game the Red team drew an early advan- Subway Lunch will be provided, tage with some great centre work but as expected the re- as well as morning and bounding Black teams responded. Fellow coach and um- afternoon tea. pire Stuart and I were amazed to check score cards at the We are hoping that some Lions end to see two high scoring draws. Plenty of our guys were players will attend, but this is to multiple goal scorers getting great support from the cen- be confirmed tres and backs. Places limited to 120 The skills on display were great. The kicking skills were As soon as the forms arrive we will write to all of last year’s very impressive, the handballs and marks were perfect but (age eligible) participants to notify them, and also supply the one thing that was consistently strong was the players each club with some forms, as well as advertise through the holding their feet while gaining possession. With all of the AFLBJ and Bushies website. noise and excitement that was as good as I have seen. There are certificates for participation for all of our Gabba Auskickers that are in specially marked envelopes at the canteen, make sure the players get those and maybe put it up with a photo of the time you played at the Gabba.