Yeronga Junior Australian Football Club Inc
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YERONGA JUNIOR AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL CLUB INC Information Booklet 2016 CLUBHOUSE & GROUNDS Leyshon Park 1 Cansdale Street, Yeronga 4104 Post: PO Box 6461, Fairfield, 4103 Email : [email protected] Web : yerongajuniors.aflq.com.au Version – December 2015 Information booklet 2016 2 Contents Welcome 5 Club sponsors 6 1. About Yeronga Juniors 8 Philosophy About the club Get involved and support your club 2. Committee members for 2016 10 3. Important Dates 2016 11 2015 Proposed Junior Fixture Dates 2015 Proposed Youth Fixture Dates 3. Playing with Yeronga Juniors – what to expect 14 Competition teams for 2016 2016 fees What happens after registration? Getting started Club uniform Guernsey presentation evening Trophy night Insurance 4. Coaches, playing and training 16 Coaches 2016 game draw Game venues Training Training Policy Youth player finals eligibility 5. Playing Junior Australian football – what you need to know 17 Rules and regulations Team sizes Arm band rules for U8–U10 Length of games Ground sizes Umpires 6. Codes of conduct 19 For players For parents, carers and spectators For coaches Information booklet 2016 3 Positive or its pointless campaign Smoke and alcohol free policy Racial and religious vilification Code of conduct policy 7. Game day officials and other roles 22 Support roles for each team Additional support roles for each team at home games 8. Team Managers Role 23 Team Managers Guide Team Managers Checklist 9. General Information 26 Support roles for grading games & finals Additional team activities Milestone banners The canteen 10. Useful internet links 28 11. Club Song 29 Information booklet 2016 4 Welcome Welcome to Yeronga Juniors and the 2016 AFLBJ season. As the junior arm of the Yeronga South Brisbane Football Club, we provide the opportunity to play Australian Rules Football for all ages ranging from Auskick, through U6 (for children turning 5 or 6) all the way through to U17 boys and U17 girls competitions. Australian Rules Football is open to both genders, with no gender segregation until U11 (where the first specific girls competition starts) Yeronga JAFC has set high standards in both player and parent behaviour over the years and, with your support, we will continue to maintain these standards. Centrally located less than 5 kilometres from the heart of Brisbane, YJAFC is at the heart of AFL in Queensland in more ways than one. Our club grounds, Leyshon Park, are on the same Cansdale Street campus as Queensland's AFL headquarters. We boast two of the finest fields in all of Queensland, a healthy catchment in the middle of Lions territory and our facilities are second to none. The prime objective of the Yeronga Junior Australian Football Club (YJAFC) is the development of junior AFL football and footballers. To this end we will provide within the local area, a junior football program that prepares young footballers both physically and mentally for senior football and their journey through life. We have a dedicated team of coaches and team managers, with many continuing from the previous season bringing a wealth of experience. Our principal philosophy is the provision of a safe and supportive community based environment, which encourages skill development, fitness, fair play, inclusivity and teamwork. If you are interested in taking a greater role with your team or the club, please do not hesitate to discuss it with myself, one of the committee members or your team manager. We wish everyone associated with the club all the very best for season 2016. Go Devils! Steve Castieau President – Yeronga Juniors Information booklet 2016 5 Club sponsors Yeronga Juniors is grateful for the support received in 2015 from each of its sponsors. Please support those companies that support us. WE CURRENTLY REQUIRE NEW SPONSORS FOR SEASON 2016: Information booklet 2016 6 McDonalds Brisbane AFLBJ Equipment Grants Provided drink bottles, tackle bags and marquees used around the club www.mcdonalds.com.au Queensland Government – Get in the Game Program The Queensland Government provided Yeronga Juniors AFL Club support via its Get in the Game program to get more Queenslanders active through sport and recreation through the get started program http://www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/funding/getinthegame/getstarted.h tml Queensland Government – Active Inclusion Program The Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation (OLGR) Community Benefit Funds Unit (CBFU) distributes revenue from gaming taxes to various not-for-profit community groups throughout Queensland. The Queensland government provided funding for a multicultural grant to Yeronga Juniors in 2014. Information booklet 2016 7 1. About Yeronga Juniors Vision To be the club of choice, with regards to promoting, encouraging and fostering the game of AFL amongst the local junior sector of the community. Mission The prime objective of the Yeronga Junior Australian Football Club (YJAFC) is the development of junior AFL football and footballers. To this end we will provide within the local area, a junior football programme that prepares young footballers both physically and mentally for senior football and their journey through life. Our principal philosophy is the provision of a safe and supportive community based environment, which encourages skill development, fitness, fair play and teamwork. Values The physical and emotional safety of our players is paramount in all that we do. Whilst success on the field is important, this club places more importance on the concepts of fair play, teamwork and team spirit. Whilst we encourage the support of parents, family and friends, there is no place for the "ugly parent syndrome" within the YJAFC. Abuse of players (of any team), umpires and other officials will not be tolerated. Adults are expected to provide a good example for children and abide by the Club’s code of conduct. Code of Conduct. The YJAFC is a local club run for the benefit of local children. We will respect the boundaries of other football clubs and expect that they will respect ours. The administration of the YJAFC will be professional, transparent and fair; all duties will be carried out honestly and with integrity. We will care for the environment in which we play, both home and away. We will be part of the community in which we play and to this end co-operate and support other sporting clubs where possible. The YJAFC believes in fair and equal treatment for all persons involved with the club and opposing clubs. About the club Yeronga Juniors is located at Leyshon Park, Cansdale Street, Yeronga in Brisbane’s inner south. UBD ref p.179 L9 The club has origins dating back to 1910. Information booklet 2016 8 Yeronga Juniors teams currently compete in the Australian Football League Brisbane Juniors (AFLBJ) junior and youth competitions and re-commenced youth girls competitions in 2015. YJAFC also runs one of the most successful NAB AFL Auskick programs in Brisbane, which allows Yeronga Juniors to transition junior players into the club following an introductory program. The club is a not for profit organisation, relying on the support of volunteers, parents and carers to take up various roles ranging from coaches and match-day officials to management committee members. No committee member is renumerated. Get involved and support your club Volunteering is great fun and provides an opportunity to meet people and develop new friendships. By getting involved you can help maintain your child’s fun and enjoyment of football. Without your help Yeronga Juniors would not be able to keep up the great environment your child enjoys. Every role at Yeronga Juniors is flexible, some requiring just one hour per week and others once every few weeks. Some roles can even be shared with other parents. Depending on the role you choose, it may require your time at trainings, games and meetings while others can be done by email or phone at your home or work in your lunch break. There are countless people from the club and the league as well as great resources available to assist you. Everyone is welcome to help share the roles and create the best environment for players and children. To find out more contact a club committee member. Information booklet 2016 9 2. Committee members 2016 The Executive management committee is responsible and accountable for the proper governance and legal requirements needed to operate Yeronga Juniors Australian Football Club. These positions are elected annually at the club’s annual general meeting held at the end of each season typically in November with the financial year closing 31 October annually. Other voluntary positions and contributions to the Management committee are warmly welcomed. The club greatly appreciates all efforts by members and volunteers. Please contact one of the committee members if you think you can contribute to the club in any way or a have a skill or talent we could use. Executive management committee Name Role Email Telephone Steve Castieau President [email protected] 0477 220 065 Vacant Vice President Tom Moran Treasurer [email protected] 0410 191 242 Vacant Secretary Vacant Registrar Management committee Marcella Fidge Website, newsletter [email protected] Mat Kilminster Sponsorship / [email protected] 0407 119 005 fundraising Scott Stephens Youth Girls Director [email protected] 0434 461 388 Paul McCarthy Building & Equipment [email protected] 0421 659 526 Darren Cosgrove General Committee [email protected] 0417 915 637 Mark Taylor Coach rep. & general [email protected] 0403 123 886 committee Committee meetings General meetings are held at the AFLQ Building at 1 Cansdale Street typically the 2nd Tuesday of the month following training. As the season is in full swing committee meetings are limited to every second month. All members are welcome to attend. The committee is currently seeking a Vice President, Secretary, registrar, general committee roles & U6/Auskick Coordinator for season 2016.