St Paul's McKinnon JFC Newsletter From the President June 16 2013 Here’s what I’ve learnt over the last few weeks: • We have some amazing, hard-working families at our club • There is no casual comment when it comes to “diversity” • Some of our coaches are truly mad Let me expand … On Sunday June 9th, yep that’s the Queen’s Birthday Sunday that most sensible people enjoyed either away with a camp fire, or as time with their family on a beautiful winter’s day – we were privileged and proud to host the U13 Interleague Carnival at McKinnon Reserve. What a fantastic day – the club spirit was evidenced from 7.30am through to 4.00pm when the matches had finished and we closed up the club after a very rewarding day. Rewarding financially – certainly – we kicked butt with the sausages, drinks, lollies, egg / bacon roll sales; rewarding football wise –with both SMJFL rep teams being victors on the day and our own Tom Fogarty starring in the Division 1 team; but most rewarding was the volunteerism and tireless efforts of many families who helped support the day set- ting up, behind the canteen, on the BBQ, making numerous trips to the supermarket,keeping the amenities well serviced, or packing up. When I say families, I mean families with children supporting their hard-working parents. Thank you to the Andersons, Behnks, Bradys, Byrnes, Campbells, D’Amicos, Dunlops, Eckersalls, Fogartys, Forers, Hartneys, Hughes, Jacksons, Kennedys, Kielys, L’huilliers, Lloyds, Rocket and …. (I sincerely hope I have captured eve- ryone involved) Our role and efforts were acknowledged publicly by Tim Marshall, the SMJFL Div 1 coach, at an after-game social event, who signalled out the St. Paul’s McKinnon footy club for the wonderful day. He spoke about how smoothly the day ran in terms of organisation, the facilities and the catering. He talked about how he arrived at the ground early (or so he thought), only to find a swarm of St. Paul’s McKinnon people already in full swing. He said it was very impressive. A very proud day for our club! The second thing I’ve learnt follows on from the McGuire gaff – and whilst I am not about to “pot” Eddie as he is such a public figure and target for his mistakes, what resonated with me is that when it comes to race, religion, colour, or any form of “difference” there is no such thing as a casual comment. The League, off the back of the very high profile incidences of that week, sent a reminder to all clubs about the league policies and by-laws in place in our competition – we have included them in this version of the newsletter for you to review, and indeed our club will be undertaking some short educational sessions using League provided resources with some of our older age teams this season, and continue these sessions next year as well as per the League’s commitment outlined in this policy. Finally, a comment on some of our “mad” coaches. Over and above the usual madness they exhibit, what were they thinking training last Wednesday night?! Whilst we wrapped up the team photographs in the social rooms, some teams were out there in sub-arctic conditions – training the house-down. I did notice that some of the ‘older’ coaches were wise enough to send their kids home … LLoydy and JP? Enjoy this weekend’s round of matches as we start to move into the back end of the season. Keep enjoying your footy and have fun! Go Demons Chris ATTENTION ALL PARENTS Thefts from motor cars and club change rooms have been reported to police in your club’s area over recent weeks. Police would like to request your assistance by asking you to make sure that all valuables are removed from your vehicles and all doors locked prior to leaving the vehicle at all times on game days. Many of these offences are being committed by persons who are simply trying the door handles of all vehicles and stealing whatever they find inside. In the vast majority of cases if the vehicle is locked the offenders are moving on to the next vehicle. Items including computer laptops, sunglasses, loose change, mobile telephones and anything which another person might find to be of any value, be that minor or expensive, have all been targeted in recent times. PLEASE HELP US TO HELP YOU Remove all valuables, lock your car and don’t leave valuables in the clubrooms during games! Proactive Policing Unit ANNOUNCEMENTS Round 10 Fixture - 23 June 2013 Team Time Opposition Ground Name & Address U9 White Colts - Sponsored by Kiama Landscapes and Pools Away 8.45am Easy Sandy Chisholm Reserve Duncan St, Sandringham U9 North - Sponsored by Composites Constructions Pty. Ltd. Away 10.00am Beaumaris Banksia Reserve Oak St, Beaumaris U10 East - Sponsored by CTJ Constructions Away 11.15am Brighton Beach Brighton Beach Oval South Road, Brighton U10 South - Sponsored by Looking 4 Cars Away 8.45am Ormond EE Gunn Reserve Malane St, Ormond U11 North - Sponsored by South East Academy of Martial Arts Home - Oval 2 10.00am Mt. Waverley McKinnon Reserve Tucker Road, McKinnon U12 South - Sponsored by Will’s Batch Ice Cream Home - Oval 1 9.00am Ormond McKinnon Reserve Tucker Road, McKinnon U13 Div 2 - Sponsored by Mortgage Choice Home - Oval 1 10.30am Prahran McKinnon Reserve Tucker Road, McKinnon U15 Div 3 - Sponsored by Choice Financial Advice Home - Oval 2 12.00pm Beaumaris McKinnon Reserve Tucker Road, McKinnon U16 Div 3 - Sponsored by Brendan Noble’s Furniture Restoration Home - Oval 1 2.00pm Murrumbeena McKinnon Reserve Tucker Road, McKinnon U17 Div 2 Away 2.00pm Narre North Narre Warren Reserve U12 Girls Saturday East Brighton Chisholm Reserve June 22 Duncan St, Sandringham 4.10pm MILESTONES CONGRATULATIONS to the following players: Ben Burke U15 Brad Dolan U15 Tom Gamble U15 Message from the SMJFL re Racial and Religious Tolerance Policy Further to the racial incidents that have taken place during the past week within the AFL, I would like to take this opportunity to reinforce the SMJFL Racial and Religious Tolerance Policy. SMJFL has in place a Racial and Religious Tolerance Policy that can be found in Appendix 13 (pages 94-99) of the SMJFL By-Laws. As part of the Policy, the commitment is as follows: 1.1. The SMJFL is committed to an environment which promotes racial and religious tolerance by prohibiting certain conduct and providing a means of redress for victims of racial and religious vilification and/or racial discrimination. 1.2 The SMJFL is bound by the Racial and Religious Tolerance Act 2001 (Vic), the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and the Equal Opportunity Act 1995 (Vic) (“the legislation”). This Policy is consistent with, but does not substitute for, the legislation. 1.3 The SMJFL shall use its best endeavours to ensure that this Policy is communicated to all spectators and participants, and that Member Clubs receive anti-racial and religious vilification and racial discrimination training on an annual basis. 1.4 Nothing in this Policy prevents a person lodging a complaint in relation to racial and religious vilification and/or racial discrimination under the legislation. 1.5 Where a complaint is made under this policy the SMJFL shall ensure that the parties are informed of their rights. Should you have any questions about the Racial & Religious Tolerance Policy, please don’t hesitate to contact me directly to further discuss. We thank your Club for its ongoing operation in accordance with this Policy. Jake McCauley General Manager South Metro Junior Football League To all Good Sports Clubs in the Inner South Region I am writing to invite you and your sports club members to attend a Responsible Serving of Alcohol Course at the: Ormond Amateur Football Club on Monday 24th June 2013 The course runs from 6.30-10.30pm and is $40.00 or $80.00 (they cost up to $100 at TAFE). The certificate is industry recognised and allows participants to work in the hospitality area - as well as serve alcohol responsibly at your sports club! So whether the season’s about to start, or has finished up... now is a great time to participate in this training. To find out about future RSA courses check out http://goodsports.com.au/around-the-ground/events/\ The attached registration brochure has venue, time and date details. Please pass this invitation on to all of your club members. For any enquiries or to host a course at your club rooms feel free to contact me on the details below. Kind Regards Bill Karametos, Senior Community Development Officer MATCH RESULTS June 16 TEAM ‘KIAMA LANDSCAPES AND POOLS’ - U9’s COLTS St.Pauls McKinnon 4-5-29 lost to St Peters 10-7-67 Goal Kickers: David, Connor, Jake, Luke H Best Players: Lachie Teal, Jake Grima, Ron Golombick, David Valavi We were caught napping early doors and St. Peter’s raced away to a two goal lead after 3 minutes and things looked grim. The boys knuckled down, however, and stopped the flow with Ron, Luke L, Paul and Charlie Bell. The second quarter was a pretty even performance with a solid effort from Jake, Matt, Jesse and a snap from 30 metres by Connor which could be Goal of the Year! After half time, the game opened up and St. Peter’s got on top again, but we didn't give up. Aiden made the steal of the century, Jake played another great quarter and the Callum S and Callum H did a great job too.