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$2.50 SMJFL @smjfl @smjfl RECORD www.smjfl.com.au OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SOUTH METRO JUNIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE UNDER 8 & UNDER 9 JDL STRATEGIES LIGHTNING CARNIVAL SUNDAY 2 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 G.M. The emphasis at this age level is the development of basic game skills (kicking, handballing, marking, gathering, evasion and checking) and learning technical and tactical concepts. At these ages it’s not about best players, leading goal kickers or winning/losing, instead it’s all about enjoying football, playing with your friends and most of all having fun! The SMJFL would like to thank the Naming Rights Partner of the SMJFL Lightning Carnivals, JDL Strategies. At JDL Strategies they draw on their team of experts to build a strategy that will secure your financial future. Their priorities are three principles; 1) Reduce your tax, 2) Reduce your personal debt, 3) Grow your assets. JDL Strategies is your financial coach for life. The SMJFL / JDL Strategies partnership provides an opportunity for Clubs to raise important funds as well. Full details of the JDL Strategies programs have been sent directly to all clubs, players & parents via an email earlier this week and more information can be found on our website. I would also like to thank our wonderful Club Volunteer On behalf of the Board and Administration of the South Umpires. The success of the season can be largely attributed Metro Junior Football League I would like to welcome all to the tireless work of the 300+ Volunteer Club Umpires players, officials, parents and supporters to the SMJFL in the Under 8 mixed, Under 9 mixed, Under 10 mixed & Lightning Carnivals. This week it’s the Under 8 mixed & Under 12 Girls competitions. It’s been heart-warming to see Under 9 mixed Lightning Carnivals, which are proudly families and friends fulfilling this role, and the contribution supported by JDL Strategies. they are making to junior football has been immense. We The SMJFL is very pleased to be offering all players of this look forward to seeing many of this year’s volunteers ‘go age group an end of season carnival where all teams are around again’ next year and build on the successes of allocated into (mostly) groups of four and play each other 2015. once in a modified round robin match. This format provides Finally, the SMJFL would like to thank the Bentleigh, Prahran an opportunity for teams to finish the season on a fun note and Port Melbourne Colts Junior Football Club’s for hosting and all teams are presented with Participation Certificates, this year’s event. which will be then presented by the Club at a later stage such as a Club Presentation Day. We wish all players, officials & umpires the very best for the The SMJFL’s priorities are to provide children in this age day. We look forward to seeing you again next year! group with a fun, safe and positive experience through a Jake McCauley well-structured match program that considers the maturity level of their motor, cognitive, social and emotional skills. General Manager 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 SOUTH METRO MEDIA SMJFL SUPPORTING RCD FUND 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 WHO? WHAT? The Robert Connor Dawes Brain tumours are devastating the players, fans & families are talking about and we might even repost your snap to Foundation (previously ‘Fund’) aims and this is why the Robert Connor Dawes Foundation was created our followers! to support brain matters in areas of – to change the odds and make research, care and development. brain tumours go the way of the dinosaurs. It was founded in 2013 following The SMJFL wholeheartedly the passing of 18-year old Connor supports everything the RCD Dawes after a 16-month battle with an Foundation is doing and would like ependymoma brain tumour. to show its support for the Foundation. WHY? Connor was a talented student and athlete WHEN? with the whole world at his feet. Brain Competitions and features which have been run regularly during the season include: cancer is the most fatal of all childhood cancers with current clinical treatments • South Metro Starts Competition – Weekly on Facebook only helping 50% of children but leaving 90% with lifelong physical and mental • #ThrowbackThursday – Weekly on our website news impairments. NEW for this Finals Series is the South Metro Selfie competition. ... TODAY! The SMJFL is asking all players participating in the JDL Strategies Lightning Carnival on Sunday 2nd and This Instagram competition will allow SMJFL players and fans to show off their team Sunday 9th of August to donate a gold coin before their match. Players will be wearing a strip of grey tape colours, their favourites grounds, Melbourne’s crazy weather – basically whatever you on their jumpers, in order to signify the colour of the brain. can fit in that frame! The SMJFL will be providing all team managers with a money bag to collect the player donations and request Even the AFL have that the team managers drop off the money bag to the SMJFL Match Centre after each game. given it a go this year Never fear – family, friends and fans will be able to donate also as there will be donation tins spread with their Captains throughout the ground and held by roving RCD Foundation volunteers. They will also being selling beanies for selfie attempt. This fun $25 tying into to #beaniesforbraincancer made popular by TV personality Carrie Bickmore. day which promoted Donations to the RCD Foundation can also be made online by visiting www.rcdfund.org and click on the all levels of the game “Make a donation” icon at the top right hand side of the browser. involved some of our 100% of funds raised will go to the RCD Foundation and their efforts in battling brain tumours and supporting very own, representing brain matters in the areas of Research, Care and Development. As all staff and personal work as volunteers every their home SMJFL Clubs. donation goes straight to their nominated projects. If interested, please visit their website for more information. Full terms and conditions can be viewed on our website – in the ‘Media’ Give some small change to help menu. Remember to #SouthMetroSelfie to win! make a big change! 2 | IT’S ABOUT THE KIDS 3 | IT’S ABOUT THE KIDS SOUTH METRO JUNIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE WWW.SMJFL.COM.AU CARNIVAL FORMAT CODES OF CONDUCT UNDER 8 & 9 COACHES • Lead by example and respect all players, coaches, umpires and spectators – physical or Teams have been placed in groups of either 4 or 5. Coaches are required to sign the AFL Code of Conduct as part of the Level 1 Accreditation verbal abuse will not be tolerated. Groups with 4 teams will play each other once, groups of 5 will play 2 games each. requirement. All coaches must be accredited to • Recognise all volunteers who are giving up coach in our League. their valuable time. Each modified game will be 2 x 12 minute halves (with a 4 minute ½ time) and sirens PLAYERS • Never publicly criticise umpires – raise personal concerns with club officials in will sound regardless of whether all teams are ready to play. • Play by the rules – the rules of your club and private. the laws of the game. Modified rules apply as per the home and away season. • Do not use ugly remarks based on race, • Never argue with an umpire or other official – religion, gender or ability – you’ll let down without these people, you can’t play football. Please note that there will be NO SCOREBOARDS and no final scores at the SMJFL your family and yourself if you do – & many • Control your temper - verbal abuse of officials such comments are actually now illegal. JDL Strategies Lightning Carnivals. This is a SMJFL policy and supports the AFL’s Junior and sledging other players doesn’t help you OFFICIALS Match Guide. All players will received participation certificates enjoy or win any games. • Place the safety and welfare of the players • Be a team player – It’s a team game, treat it via their Team Manager. above all else. that way. • Ensure all players are included and can NO SPECTATORS PERMITTED ON THE FIELD AT ANYTIME. • Treat all players as you would like to be participate, regardless of their race, gender, treated – fairly. ability, cultural background, sexuality or • Co-operate with your coach, the umpires and religion. team-mates. • Be consistent, impartial and objective when • Play for your own enjoyment & to improve making decisions. your skills. • Address unsporting behaviour and promote • Don’t use ugly remarks based on race, respect for other players and officials. religion, gender or ability – you’ll let down ADMINISTRATORS your coach, team- mates and family if you do – & many such comments are actually • Ensure quality supervision and instruction for now illegal.