Edition 26 – May 2015 WELCOME TO SEASON 2015 In 1970 the Acton Football and Sports Club was given the Your Committee responsibility to sponsor junior Australian Rules football in the fledgling suburbs of West Belconnen. President: Tim Xirakis Vice President (Footy): Rickie Dolliver In 1972 the first teams were fielded under the banner of West Canberra Junior Football Club. In that year the club fielded teams in Vice President (Admin): Emma Simpson all ages from Under 7 to Under 15, with the Under 10s team winning Secretary: Andrew Warden the club’s first premiership. Treasurer: Steve Carter The club later took on the name of the Magpies Junior Football Club. Asst Treasurer Elizabeth Wilson The Magpies Juniors continue to proudly wear the traditional black Registrar: Nicole McCann and white stripes of the Acton and West Canberra Football Clubs. Football Manager: VACANT The Magpies Junior Football Club has a proud tradition of being a Manager’s Coordinator: Nicole McCann family orientated club. The club, and its volunteers, put the extra Fundraising: Julian Mules effort in to get as many kids as possible involved in Australian Rules Canteen Manager: Shelly Dolliver football, and to ensure they have a fun and safe time. We have Property/Merchandise: Kathie Martin dedicated coaches, managers and administrators who give up their time and put in tremendous effort week in and week out to give the Auskick Coordinator: VACANT kids a positive team and club experience. General Committee Members How can you support YOUR CLUB Gerard Gough Leisa Gough Glenn Staff Peter Burleigh Magpies Juniors appreciates the support of Jason McCormack Tanya Farrell Magpies Sports Club Can you fill one of the vacant roles? Support the club that Supports you Committee Meetings are held at 7PM on the first Tuesday of the month at Need Pies and Pastries the Magpies Sports Club. All members are welcome to come and contribute. Contact [email protected] if you are interested in attending or 0418 620 215 want more information about Do you have your Season Pass yet? your club. Page 1 www.magpiesjuniors.com 2015 Coaching Positions Coaching appointments have been finalised. We still need a Manager for the Under 8 Whites and Auskick Rookie on Sunday morning. If you are interested or know someone that is interested in vacant positions please contact us at [email protected] COACH MANAGER Auskick Rookie Paddy Brown VACANT Under 8 White Steve Miller VACANT Under 8 Black Brett White Glenn Staff Under 9 White Kieran McLaughlin Tanya Farrell Under 9 Black Craig Itter Phil Brown Under 10 Bobby Moroney Jane Preston Under 11 White Sean Ehlers Julie Jarvis Under 11 Black Gerard Gough, Peter Scholes Leisa Gough Under 12s Rickie Dolliver, Brent Faram Elizabeth Scarr Under 13s Tim Xirakis, Troy McKay Emma Simpson Under 14s Greg Taylor, Geoff Rees Dianne kidney Under 15s Jason Kidney Jodie Faram Under 17s Paul Raadts, Brendan Trevaskis, Mark Pocock Pam Reed, Kelly Christensen Youth Girls Scott Reid Lea Bewick Training Times Age Group Time Under 7 - 8s (Black and White) Thursday 5.00 to 6.00pm Under 9s (Black and White) Tuesday 5.00 to 6.00pm Under 10s (Black and White) Thursday 4.30 to 5.30pm Under 11s Thursday 430 to 5.30pm Under 12s Tuesday and Thursday 4.30 to 5.30pm Under 13s Tuesday 5.00 to 6.30pm and Thursday 5 to 6.00pm Under 14s Tuesday and Thursday 5.00 to 6.30pm Under 15s Tuesday and Thursday 530 to 7.00pm Under 17s Monday and Wednesday 6.00 to 7.30pm Youth Girls Tuesday and Thursday 5.30 to 6.30pm Page 2 www.magpiesjuniors.com Where am I playing? Round 2 Round3 Round 4 Team 9 – 10 May 16 – 17 May 23 – 24 May Ainslie Red Ainslie Black Gungahlin Lakes Grey U8 White Reid 101 Amaroo 101 Reid 101 Belconnen Cougars Ainslie White Gungahlin Lakes Orange U8 Black Reid 101 Amaroo 101 Reid 101 Queanbeyan Tigers Calwell Swans Belconnen Cats U9 White Halloran Oval, Queanbeyan Holt 101 Aranda 206 Eastlake Black Ainslie Red Gungahlin Jets Black U9 Black Kingston Oval Reid 102 Holt 101 Belconnen Cougars Tuggeranong Bulldogs Belconnen Panthers U10 Jamison Oval Holt 101 Aranda 206 Magpies Black Tuggeranong Lions Marist U11 White Kippax 2 Holt 101 Holt 101 Magpies White Gungahlin Jets U11 Black BYE Kippax 2 Amaroo 107 Belconnen Cats Tuggeranong Bulldogs Weston Creek Wildcats U12 Jamison Oval Kippax 2 Stirling 101 Eastlake Red Marist Gungahlin Jets U13 Kingston Oval Kippax 2 Kippax 2 Ainslie Tricolours Tuggeranong Hawks Gungahlin Jets U14 Kippax 2 Kippax 2 Kippax 2 Gungahlin Jets Eastlake Demons St Edmunds U15 Kippax 2 Kingston Oval Kippax 2 St Edmunds Ainslie Tricolours Queanbeyan Tigers U17 Kippax 2 Reid 101 Kippax 2 Youth Girls Ainslie Black Queanbeyan Tigers Gungahlin Jets (Sunday) Town Park, Queanbeyan Reid 102 Gungahlin enclosed oval Seniors Team 9 May 16 May 23 May Eastlake Demons Ainslie Tricolours Gungahlin Jets 1st Grade The Nest (Kippax 1) The Nest The Nest Eastlake Demons Ainslie Tricolours Gungahlin Jets 2nd Grade The Nest The Nest The Nest Eastlake Demons Ainslie Tricolours Marist College Rising Stars The Nest The Nest The Nest Woden Blues ANU Griffins ADFA/RMC Rams 3rd Grade Football Park Kippax 2 Jamison Oval Woden Blues ANU Griffins ADFA/RMC Rams 4th Grade Football Park Kippax 2 Jamison Oval Molonglo Juggernauts Eastlake Demons Tuggeranong Hawks Women’s Jamison Oval Kippax 2 Greenway Oval Page 3 www.magpiesjuniors.com BECOME A CLUB UMPIRE IN 2015 GET PAID - STAY FIT - LEARN THE GAME – HAVE FUN In addition to receiving payments for umpiring from AFL Canberra, Magpies Juniors will also support any players who umpire at our ground with canteen vouchers that can be redeemed throughout the season. We also encourage parents to become club umpires as well. For more information please email us at [email protected] and our Umpires Ambassador, Chris Reed, will be in touch. Chris will also be able to answer questions at training. If you want to take umpiring a step further AFL Canberra are seeking umpires for the 2015 season for all grades of football – Senior Men’s, Women’s, Juniors and Youth Girls. You can be a goal, boundary or field umpire. For additional information and to register your interest please visit www.umpireafl.com.au Do you want to be a Please leave Rex at home Sports Trainer While we recognise that your dog may be an important or have First Aid skills? part of your family unfortunately DOGS ARE NOT PERMITTED on ACT Government Under AFL bylaws for all games in U12s and above the Sports Grounds during training or match days. club is required to have a qualified Emergency Reponses Coordinator (ECA) present. This is an ACT Government regulation and fines may be issued by ACT Government Inspectors. This is a major cost to the club. An ECA can be a qualified Sports Trainer or a First Aid officer willing to do the ECA course If you would like more information or If you are asked to remove your dog to volunteer as an ECA please PLEASE RESPECT OUR VOLUNTEERS contact They do not deserve your abuse! [email protected] Page 4 www.magpiesjuniors.com MAGPIES MONSTER RAFFLE For the second year in a row the Magpies Juniors are running a CASH Raffle One book of tickets will be given to the oldest child in each family (but we can give you more) Sold tickets can be returned with the money to your teams Raffle Coordinator Tickets will also be sold at the canteen on game day Extra books will be available if you want to sell more. Tickets will be due back by Saturday 1 August 2015 The draw will take place at the NEST on 29 August 2015 During the Belconnen Magpies v Ainslie game The Magpies Juniors would like to thank Elders Belconnen for their generous support Page 5 www.magpiesjuniors.com INSURANCE - What am I covered for? Australian Rules Football is a contact sport Magpies Juniors recommend that all families consider their options for medical insurance Through fundraising efforts the Magpies Juniors have been able to upgrade its Personal Injury insurance from Bronze to Gold BUT THIS DOES NOT COVER EVERYTHING What is generally covered (Non Medicare stuff) What is NOT generally covered (Medicare stuff) Physio Doctor’s fees Chiro Surgeon’s fees Dental Anaesthetists Fees Ambulance transport X-rays Private hospital accommodation Public hospital costs NOTE: There is a MAXIMUM claim amount and an EXCESS per claim May is Magpies Month at Grill’d Belconnen Magpies Junior Football Club is on a Local Matters jar at Grill’d Belconnen this May. The group with the most tokens in their jar at the end of the month is the winner of the $300 Westfield Belconnen, Level 3 (Near Target) Page 6 www.magpiesjuniors.com Whether your home is modest, magnificent or both, we don’t differentiate – our focus is on getting a successful result for you. Today at Elders Belconnen, we combine the best aspects of our great history with our commitment to providing our clients with a flexible modern approach to deliver the style of service that means the most to our clients. The efforts of our team since our office was established in the Jamison Centre in 1984, has always enhanced our brands strong reputation as a respected, hardworking and reliable real estate agency. It’s our actions, not just our words that demonstrate our commitment to upholding the respected Elders reputation. We offer trustworthy service, consistent results and with the benefit of local knowledge, combined with national reach, we can provide all the resources necessary to maximise success when it comes to your real estate goals.