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Central Gippsland Junior Football League Inc. A.B.N. 25 109 771 580

P.O. Box 20 Newborough Vic 3825

Proudly Supported by Energy Australia

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2016 HANDBOOK Including 2015 Annual Report

2015 Under 14 Grand Final Winners

PRESIDENT

Craig Skinner

0409 937 076 [email protected]

SECRETARY

Charles Weir

0409 436 458

[email protected]

[email protected]

Central Gippsland

Junior Football League Inc.

Leaders in Junior Football www.cgjfl.vcfl.com.au

mailto:[email protected]






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LEAGUE OFFICIALS - 2016

President Craig Skinner

0409 937 076 (mobile) [email protected]

Vice President

Darryl McGannon

0409 151 463 (mobile)

Treasurer

Leah Maslen

(03) 51 27 6830 0416 276 831 [email protected]

Secretary

Charles Weir

7 Ollerton Avenue

Newborough, Vic 3825

(03) 51 73 3020 (work) 0409 436 458 (mobile)

FAX (03) 51 73 3003 [email protected]

Executive Members

Christian Burgess, Gary Maslen, Ken Hutchinson

2015 Under 10 Winners







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2016 CLUB CONTACTS

Hill End & Grove Rovers (1980) Secretary:- Louise Paul 0418 548 875

[email protected] Hill End & Grove Rovers JFC PO Box Willow Grove 3825 Leongatha (2001) Secretary:- Sally Mc Grath 0418 176 722

[email protected] PO Box 27 Leongatha Vic 3953 Moe Lions (1972) Secretary:- Danielle Daley 0417 330 509 [email protected]

Moe Lions JFC

PO BOX 85

MOE VIC 3825

Mirboo North (1992) Secretary:- Julie Lewis (03) 56 68 1681 0414 988 126 [email protected]

Mirboo North JFC P.O.Box 37 Mirboo North, Vic 3871

Morwell Junior Football (2003) Secretary:- Keith Kerstjens 0400860257 [email protected] PO BOX 496 Morwell, Vic 3840

Newborough JFC (1972) Secretary:- Darryl Griggs 0407 602 598

Assistant : Janelle McGrail [email protected] PO BOX 94 Newborough Vic 3825






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2016 CLUB CONTACTS

Trafalgar (1972) Secretary:- Yvette Templeton 0407 863 225

[email protected]

Trafalgar JFC P.O.Box 287 Trafalgar, Vic 3824

Yallourn North (1971-1982) 1986- Secretary:- Kat Metcalf- Holt 0455 446 089

[email protected] Yallourn North JFC

c/o Post Office Yallourn North, Vic 3825

Yinnar (2003) Secretary:- Scott Mc Cafferty 0407 985 300

[email protected] Stephen Pancutt 0409 743 216

[email protected] Yinnar JFC

P.O. Box 26 Yinnar, Vic 3869

2015 Under 12 Grand final winners






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2016 OTHER CONTACTS

Mid Gippsland FL Secretary

Pauline Tantau 0413452450 [email protected]

AFL Gippsland Regional Administration Centre 5134 8733

Gippsland Power Football Mgnr Stan Morgan [email protected]

03 51 348133

Gippsland Power Region Mgnr Peter Francis [email protected]

0419 103 177

Gippsland Power Coach Leigh Brown Email: [email protected]

Gippsland Office (03) 51 34 8133

2016 AFL GIPPSLAND CONTACTS

Regional General Manager Travis Switzer

[email protected]

Football Development Manager Chelsea Caple 51348733 [email protected]

Football Development Manager Matt Cracknell 51348733 [email protected]

Football Development Manager Michael Roberts 51348733 [email protected]








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2016 CLUB COACHES

Under 10’s Under 12’s Under 14’s Hill End & Grove Rovers

Mark Wilms Steven Blackshaw Andrew Balfour

0419 397 995 0448 911 981 0427 927 125

Leongatha Green

Matt Dunn Adrian Burns Gene Vander Zalm

0427 109 258 0409 754 613 0447 491 298

Leongatha Gold

NO TEAM Ben Grabham Rohan Michael

0438 581 690 0428 571 102

Moe Maroon

Gary Edwards Gary Maslen Andrew/Mathew Pearce

0427 834 066 0416 276 830 0429 149 553

Moe Blues

Dean Abbott/Darren Daley NO TEAM Michael Smogavec

0427 200 285/0419 366 914 0400 099 601

Mirboo North

Danny Chilla Dan Woodall Mark Wilkins

0438 682 169 0400 079 820 0402 005 709

Morwell Navy

Mark Cheffers Darryl Couling Joel Ryan

0411 125 792 0411 112 979 0409 223 813

Morwell Royal

Pete Mooney Peter Perham NO TEAM

0418 338 725 0431 423 588

Newborough Reds

Tony Briggs NO TEAM Craig Skinner

0423 548 195 0409 937 076

Newborough Blues

Mick Moroney Rob Raymond Jimmy Grant/

0423 031 626 0466 030 666 0475 891 333

Jack Brincat

0427 654 445

Trafalgar

Clint Wurlod Kane Makepeace Christian Burgess

0438 655 808 0428 190 477 0447 332 918

Yallourn North

Bradley Twaddle Luke Holt Jason Johnson

Daniel Martini 0409 392 075

Yinnar

Brendan McCulloch Tim Mills Michael Hall

0407 058 812 0422 074 131 0421 281 807

Matt Bugeja

0407 058 812




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GAME STARTING TIMES Friday Games

Under 10’s 5.30pm

Under 12’s 6.30pm

Under 14’s 7.15pm

Saturday Games

Under 10’s 9.00am

Under 12’s 10.00am


Sunday Games



Under 14’s 1.00pm

Note: it is up to clubs to sort game times, between themselves if some

clubs have a bye in an age group on the day

TIMEKEEPING PROCEDURE Length of Quarters Under 10’s 10 minutes

Under 12’s 12 minutes

Under 14’s 15 minutes

Quarter Breaks for all Age Groups

Quarter-Time 3 minutes

Half-Time 5 minutes

Three Quarter-Time 3 minutes

Timekeepers are to “sound the warning siren” 1 minute prior to the

resumption of each Quarter. (as per Item 3.6 of the CGJFL By-Laws)




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CENTRAL GIPPSLAND JUNIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE

MEETING DATES for the 2016 SEASON

Monday 21st March

Monday 9th May

Monday 11th July

Monday 8th August – SENIOR CLUBROOMS for the Junior Vote Count

Night from 7:00pm

Monday 14th November – AGM

All Meetings start at 7:30pm in the GERT MAHONEY ROOM




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ENERGY AUSTRALIA

2015 ANNUAL REPORT

2015 Officials: President: Craig Skinner

Vice President: Darren Darryl Mc Gannon

Secretary: Charles Weir

Scoring Secretary: Sharyn Newton

Treasurer: Leah Maslen

Executive Members: Christian Burgess, Gary Maslen

and Ken Hutchinson

Major Sponsor: EnergyAustralia

Associate

Sponsors:

Worksafe VCFL

Member Clubs: Hill End, Leongatha, Moe Lions, Mirboo North,

Morwell, Newborough, Trafalgar, Yallourn North,

Yinnar.

Life Members: Phil Felstead, Gerry Morrissey (dec), Keith “Hoot”

Gibson (dec), Kelvin “Ned” Scott (dec), Murray

Carpenter (dec), Ron McColl, Ron Michie, Paul Erbs,

Wayne Tunks, Laurie Plunkett(dec), Laurie “Truck”

Williams, Gordon Cantwell, and Charles Weir.




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Central Gippsland Junior Football League Inc.

Executive Officers since 1972 YEAR – PRESIDENT SECRETARY/TREASURER 1972 Ludwig Krznaric Phil Felstead

1973 Ludwig Krznaric Phil Felstead

1974 Ted Jenkins Phil Felstead






1980 Gerry Bright Phil Felstead

1981 Gerry Bright Cyril Chaproniero

1982 Gerry Bright Cyril Chaproniero

1983 Cyril Chaproniero Cliff Stephens

1984 Ron Keilty Ron Michie

1985 Wayne Tunks Peter Marks

1986 Wayne Tunks / Steve Mayes Peter Marks

1987 Steve Mayes Paul Erbs

1988 Peter Enzinger Paul Erbs



1991 Ron Michie Paul Erbs



1994 Chris Short Paul Erbs



1997 Jefferson Welsh Paul Erbs

1998 Joe Piper Paul Erbs

1999 Joe Piper Ian McCabe

2000 Ian McCabe Ian McCabe / Marianne Hardy

2001 Ian McCabe Gordon Cantwell / Sue Bennett

2002 Wayne Tunks Gordon Cantwell / Denise Tunks

2003 Ivan Whittle Gordon Cantwell / Sue Bennett

2004 Peter Clark Gordon Cantwell / Sue Bennett

2005 Peter Clark Gordon Cantwell / Christine Clark

2006 Gary Tatterson Gordon Cantwell / Lis Keilty

2007 Gary Tatterson Gordon Cantwell / Lis Keilty

2008 Darren Brock Gordon Cantwell / Lis Keilty

2009 Darren Brock Charles Weir / Lis Keilty

2010 Keith Pickering Charles Weir / Natalie Lambos

2011 Keith Pickering Charles Weir / Natalie Lambos

2012 Lachlan Sim Charles Weir / Natalie Lambos

2013 Darren Anderson Charles Weir / Leah Maslen

2014 Craig Skinner Charles Weir / Leah Maslen

2015 Craig Skinner Charles Weir/ Leah Maslen

2016 Craig Skinner Charles Weir/ Leah Maslen




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Energy Australia Central Gippsland Junior Football League Inc.

The Past 10 Years in the CGJFL

2004 Former Yallourn North Champion Peter Clark became President, Gary Vonk, Vice President, Gordon Cantwell Secretary/Treasurer, Sue Bennett and Gaye Jenkins Ordinary Members. Yarragon Junior Football Club left the CGJFL

for the Warragul District JFL. Boolarra Junior Football ceased being due to no players. International Power was the sponsor for the East-West. Newborough

Bulldogs won the Under 10's Grand Final by 26pts against Trafalgar,

Leongatha became Premiers and Champions in the Under 12's against the gallant Newborough Bulldogs by 68pts and Leongatha also took out the Under

14's beating Hill End who were in their first ever Grand Final in CGJFL or MGJFL.

2005 The Executive was the same as 2004 except for Christine Clark, who took over the Treasurer’s position. It was the first time both Hill End and Mirboo North had Under 10's in the competition. Trafalgar won the Under 10's when they defeated the new Hill End team by just 1pt. Leongatha again took out the Under 12's and also the Under 14's.

2006 Gary Tatterson became the President, Gary Vonk Vice President,

Gordon Cantwell Secretary, Lis Keilty Treasurer and Gaye Jenkins an Ordinary Member. We had 13 clubs but Yallourn North could not field an Under

14's. The League had a new Major Sponsor in TRU-Energy Yallourn. The CGJFL Under 14's won the Junior carnival in its first year and the Premiers

were Newborough Bulldogs in the Under 10's against Hill End by 25pts and Leongatha defeated Mirboo North in the Under 12’s and Leongatha also won in

the Under 14’s defeating the Newborough Bulldogs.

2007 Gary Tatterson was again the President, Gordon Cantwell the Secretary, Lis Keilty the Treasurer and Executive Members in Gaye Jenkins

and Tony Murphy. Charles Weir came on board as Non-Executive Publicity Officer. Newborough Bulldogs made it back-to-back in the Under 10's beating

Mirboo North by 12 points, while Mirboo North beat Leongatha in the Under 12's by 6 points, which prevented Leongatha from winning 6 in a row. The

Under 14's again went to Leongatha by 30 points against the valiant Youth Club. It was Leongatha's fourth Premiership in a row in the Under 14's.

2008 Darren Brock was elected as President, Gordon Cantwell the Secretary, Lis Keilty the Treasurer, Vickki Cowen as Vice President and Executive Members in Nick Kelly. Charles Weir was still the Non-Executive

Publicity Officer. Morwell Youth Club were Premiers and Champions in the Under 10’s and it was the Club’s first ever CGJFL Premiership. Morwell Youth

Club defeated Newborough Bulldogs by 39 points. Newborough Bulldogs won

the Under 12’s by 27 points against Yinnar. The Under 14's again went to Leongatha by 30 points, this time against Newborough Bulldogs. It was

Leongatha's fifth Premiership in a row in the Under 14's.




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2009 Darren Brock was again the President, Charles Weir began as

Secretary, replacing Gordon Cantwell, Lis Keilty the Treasurer, Vickki Cowen as Vice President and Executive Members in Nick Kelly. Newborough Bulldogs

were victorious in the Under 10's against Trafalgar by one point and also in the Under 12's against Mirboo North by 27 points, and yes Leongatha again

won the Under 14's, this time by 30 points against Newborough Bulldogs. Central Gippsland implemented a new format in terms of being more

competitive at the Gippsland Championships. Charles Weir coached the Under 12's to its first win in many years and Craig Skinner took the Under 14's to a

Grand Final, where they were outclassed by a tremendous Sale side. A number of boys from this team went on to play with Gippsland Power, eg

Declan Keilty, Liam Nash.

2010 - Keith Pickering from Mirboo North was elected as President and his Vice President (also from Mirboo North) was Dean Linforth. Charles Weir was

again Secretary, Natalie Lambos, Treasurer, and Craig Skinner an Executive Member. Trafalgar took out the Under 10's premiership against Newborough

Blues, The Under 12's went to Leongatha again against the Newborough Blues and the Under 14's was won by Newborough Blues against Leongatha. 2010

was the year that Newborough Bulldogs and Newborough Hawks merged to form 'one' Newborough Club with two sides in each age group, known as Reds

and Blues. Central Gippsland Under 12's won the Gippsland Championships

under the coaching of Paul Mann from Hill End & Grove Rovers and the Under 14's were Runner's Up under the guidance of Craig Skinner from

Newborough. Craig Skinner from Newborough was named Victorian Youth Coach of the Year.

2011 - Mr Keith Pickering from the Mirboo North JFC ia again the President, with Mrs Katryn Richardson from Morwell Tigers agreeing to take on the role of Vice President. The Treasurer is Mrs Natalie Lambos from Newborough JFC. The Secretary is once again Charles Weir, also from the Newborough JFC. Newborough Reds defeated Leongatha in the Under 10's; Leongatha turned the tables on Newborough Reds in the Under 12's and Mirboo North won with the last kick of the match against Newborough Blues. Central Gippsland Under 12's won the Gippsland Championships under the coaching of Paul Mann from Hill End & Grove Rovers and the Under 14's were Runner's Up under the guidance of Craig Skinner from Newborough. Paul Mann from Hill End and Grove Rovers was named Victorian Junior Coach of the Year.

2012 - Mr Lachlan Sim from the Moe Lions JFC is the President, with Mr Darren Anderson from Yallourn North the Vice President. The Treasurer is once again Mrs Natalie Lambos from Newborough JFC. The Secretary is Charles Weir, also from the Newborough JFC. Leongatha won the U10’s by 5 points against Trafalgar; Trafalgar won the Under 12's by 6 points against Leongatha (after the scores were level at full-time) and U14’s was won by Leongatha against a gallent Moe Maroons team. and Trafalgar were victorious in the Under 12’s. 2012 was the year that Moe Lions and Moe Saints merged to form 'one' Moe Lions JFC with two sides in each age group, known as Maroons and Blues. Central Gippsland Under 14's won the Gippsland Championships under the coaching of Warwick Baum from Hill End & Grove Rovers. Charles Weir was awarded Life Memebrship of the Central Gippsland Junior Football League.




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2013 - Mr Darren Anderson from the Yallourn North JFC is the President, with Mrs Karen Baum from Hill End and Grove Rovers the Vice President. The Treasurer Leah Maslen from Moe Lions. The Secretary is Charles Weir, from the Newborough JFC. Leongatha won the U10’s by 8 points against Yinnar; Leongatha won the Under 12's by 3 points against Newborough Reds and the U14’s was won by Newborough Reds against Leongatha by 30 points. Central Gippsland Under 12's won the Gippsland Championships under the coaching of Brad Michie from Newborough and the Under 14's were Runner's Up with Warwick Baum of Hill End and Grove Rovers still the coach. The year saw previous CGJFL players Sam Skinner and Darnell Grech picked to play for U16's Victoria Country, with Sam Skinner being named the Best Player of the Carnival and being selected in an All-Australian team. Other notable players who the boys played against in the Gippsland Championships at Under 14 level, were Nash Holmes and Josh Dunkley from Sale. Tyler Morrow, Ben Ainsworth, Anthony Young and Brock Smith played in a Victorian School Competition in Darwin.

2014: Craig Skinner from Newborough JFC was President. Charles Weir from Newborough was Secretary and Leah Maslen was Tresurer from Moe Lions. Trafalgar Under 10s won the grand final defeating Leongatha by three points. Trafalgar also won the Under 12s grand final defeating Youth Club by 12 points with the final scores 29 points to 17 points. The Leongatha under 14s had a big win against Trafalgar 74 points to 28 points.

Youth club organised the interleague carnival for the league. The Central Gippsland Under 14 interleague team coached by David Nutt were premiers in the Junior Carnival against Alberton FC 2-12-24 to 1-2-8. The Under 12 interleague team was coached by Wayne Paulet and did not make finals.

Mirboo North was awarded Most Discipline Club for the league.

2015: Craig Skinner from Newborough JFC was President. Charles Weir from Newborough was Secretary and Leah Maslen was Tresurer from Moe Lions. Trafalgar won the Under 10s grand final. Leongatha won the Under 12s grand final and Newborough won the Under 14s grand final.

The Under 14 interleague team won every game in the carnival however were not permitted to play finals as they had played with an ineligible player throughout the carnival. The Under 12s did not play in finals.

The Under 10s did not award a Best and Fairest for the league this year. Yinnar was awarded Most Discipline Club for the league.




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CENTRAL GIPPSLAND JUNIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE INC. – A0001681U

43rd ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - MINUTES OF MEETING Monday November 9, 2015 at 7.30pm

Morwell Football Clubrooms in Travers Street, Morwell

Present:

Executive: Craig Skinner, Charles Weir, Leah Maslen & Darryl McGannon

Moe: Gary Maslen, Leah Maslen

Trafalgar: NO SHOW

Yinnar: Ken Hutchinson, Bec McFarlane & Guy Cheffers

Morwell: Keith Kerstjens, Todd Miller, Anthony Bloomfield & Jenni Williams

Newborough: Craig Skinner, Charles Weir

Hill End: Paul Mann, Graeme Paul

Leongatha: Darryl McGannon, Sharyn Newton

Yallourn North: NO SHOW

Mirboo North: Apologies

Apologies:

Steve Gent (Mirboo North), Andrew Pearce (Moe), Owen Flahavin (Newborough)

Minutes from previous meeting as circulated.

Accepted by consensus.

Actions from previous meeting

NIL

Treasurer’s Report: Leah Maslen

Treasurer’s report tabled and circulated.

(Refer to attached) This financial years ending Bank Balance is $12818.11. This is made up of

$10,213.89 in a term deposit that matures on 19 April 2016 and $2604.22 in the general operating

account. Umpire fees were up by $804 and The Mascot finals booklet was commercially printed

increasing expenses by $1530.

Leah recommended that the league term deposit be rolled over for another six - eight months when

it comes due on 19/04/16.

Moved: Darryl McGannon Seconded: Ken Hutchinson

Action: Leah to arrange for term deposit rollover.

Committee discussed 2016 CGJFL affiliation fees. It was decided fees should remain unchanged

in 2016. Fees will remain at $40/team. Sponsorship was once again obtained from Energy

Australia at $3,000 for Season 2016. Payment expected prior to 31 December 2015.

Moved: Charles Weir Seconded: Gary Maslen

President’s Report: Craig Skinner

2015 has been significant in the improvement and development of our premier junior competition

with future change being made in Morwell, with the amalgamation of the historic Morwell Tigers

and Morwell Youth Club. This has been made possible by both senior clubs in Morwell and the

hard work put in by both junior club executives led by Anthony Bloomfield. A new look with well

coached and evenly managed teams next year will only strengthen and improve our competition.




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In South Gippsland a junior review pushed hard by Leongatha president Darryl McGannon over

several years looks like coming to fruition in 2016 after a review by AFL Gippsland to align junior

age groups in the Alberton FL from 11's,13's,15's and 18's to 10's 12's,14's,16's and 18's with the

rest of Gippsland. This will then hopefully add another team from Leongatha to CGJFL with up

and down age or depending on Leongatha's committee's vote, lose Leongatha from CGJFL to the

Alberton League.

Our Interleague teams were led well by Daryl Couling (Under 12's) and Dean Julin (Under 14's)

who remained undefeated after all 5 games.

This year’s League Executive of Charles, Darryl, Leah and Sharon have been again outstanding

with their ideas, decisions, time and magnificent support which is the corner stone of our

competition.

Our coaches have taken another large step towards managing games and controlling players and

supporter’s emotions. Along with making the game all about the players today will showcase

Junior football is alive and well in Gippsland. Our League delegate's have passed information and

improvements from our clubs. They have encouraged the delegation of roles amongst clubs

making the Secretaries role manageable and allowing clubs ownership of our competition.

After ironing out some umpiring faults in the early finals and learning for next year our Grand final

day was a huge success with 3 different clubs winning 3 very well contested games, with Moe

showcasing their new facilities and fantastic support from volunteers to cap another successful

season of Central Gippsland.

Election of 2016 Office Bearers and Executive.

All positions were declared vacant and nominations called.President

Craig Skinner nominated by Gary Maslen, seconded by Ken Huthinson.

No further nominations.

2016 League President = Craig Skinner.

Vice President

Darryl McGannon nominated by Craig Skinner, seconded by Leah Maslen.


2016 League Vice President = Darryl McGannon

Secretary

Charles Weir nominated by Craig Skinner, seconded by Darryl McGannon.


2016 Secretary = Charles Weir

Treasurer

Leah Maslen nominated by Sharyn Newton, seconded by Keith Kerstjens.


2016 League Treasurer = Leah Maslen




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Members of Executive

Christian Burgess nominated by Craig Skinner, seconded by Gary Maslen (t.b.c).

Gary Maslen nominated by Darryl McGannon, seconded by Craig Skinner.

Ken Hutchinson nominated by Bec McFarlane, seconded by Darryl McGannon

New members of executive duly elected.

Non- Executive Roles for 2016

Draw Coordinator = Newborough (Charles Weir & Brad Michie). Handbook editor = Hill End & Grove Rovers (Louise Paul) Interleague Coordinator = to be determined Finals Coordinator = Yinnar (Ken Hutchinson & Team) Website operator = Newborough (Charles Weir – but looking for a volunteer to assist) If anyone has any ideas to improve the ‘look & feel’ of the Website please speak up. Scoring Secretary = Leongatha (Sharyn Newton & Team & Charles Weir as a back-up). Presentation night Co-ordinator = To be determined – perhaps Trafalgar or Mirboo North - a different venue; all options will be considered. To be discussed at future League meetings. General Business

Junior Football Match Guide – Under 10 changes

Craig Skinner reported back that the Executive has no immediate plans to make any further

changes to the Under 10’s (or Under 12’s) than those introduced in 2015. Chelsea Capel

attended the meeting on behalf of AFL Gippsland and indicated that the Junior Football Match

Guide is considered a ‘recommendation/guidelines’ and not a ‘rule/law’ of the game.

Chelsea also reported that two Junior Leagues are now ‘Administered’ by AFL Gippsland, these

being Traralgon and Alberton, with Sale likely to follow in the near future.

Junior Football Review: Alberton An outworking of the Junior Football Review in the Alberton League has seen Leongatha join Central Gippsland ‘exclusively’. That is, they will no longer be involved in the Alberton Football League in any way. Leongatha will field two teams in each Age group (although there may only be 1 Under 10 team in 2016). This means that CGJFL will have a “Bye” in 2016, with a 13 team competition in each age group. Leongatha will have the same coloured jumpers as their Senior team but will revert to an alternative jumper whenever they play against Hill End (whether Home or Away). Coaching Expectations in 2016

Craig Skinner talked about the importance of maintaining the Pre-Season coaching sessions

conducted with representatives from Gippsland Power etc. and how we made great and fantastic

progress in 2014 and again in 2015.




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In light of the Junior Football Match Guide recommendations around Under 10’s, Craig also

reinforced to Clubs the importance of using the Club’s Best Coaches at Under 10 level as opposed

to U14’s AND also highlighted the need to continue to develop Under 10 coaches and Umpires.

Draw Options for 2016

The various options around the DRAW for 2016 have not yet been developed. Leongatha now

having 2 teams will result in a 13 Team competition and therefore a BYE.

Morwell Merger 2016

Anthony Bloomfield spoke to the AGM about the recent ‘merger’ of Morwell Tigers and Morwell

Youth Club to form the Morwell Eagles Junior Football Club. Morwell’s vision is to grow to three

teams in each age group (but not straight away in 2016). Morwell juniors now have the support

of the two Morwell senior clubs and are looking towards a positive future.

Mirboo North are looking to change from Cats to Tiger jumpers but not until at least 2017.

Junior Carnival 2016

Charles Weir advised the AGM that the League had written to AFL Gippsland (Travis), with the

suggestion that AFL Gippsland take over the ‘administration’ of the annual mid-season Junior

Football Carnival (held and run by Sale in the past 6-7 years). Charles indicated that the CGJFL has

not as yet had any response from Travis. Chelsea agreed to follow up. Craig also reported that

the ‘post-carnival’ meeting had not yet taken place where we expect that the unacceptable issues

of season 2015 to be resolved.

CGJFL Team App

Leah Maslen reported the CGJFL Team App is “up & running” and is a great way to communicate

with ALL members of ALL Clubs. Chelsea agreed to supply a list of CGJFL members email

addresses to facilitate more people signing onto the League Team App. We need to let as many

people as possible know that it exists.

New League Logo & Honour Board

The Executive will also investigate the creation of a new League Logo to better represent the

colours of our League. The Honour Board in the meeting room also is in need of an update.

Meeting Closed – 8.25pm Next Meeting – To Be Confirmed




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Energy Australia

Central Gippsland Junior Football League Inc.

2015 AWARD WINNERS BEST & FAIREST

Under 12’s Riley Pearce (Moe Maroons) 25 Votes

Runners Up Bailey Humphrey (Trafalgar) 23 Votes

Tristan Waack (Yinnar) 23 Votes

Under 14’s Leo Connolly (Trafalgar) 31 Votes

Runner Up Brock Smith (Newborough Blues) 29 Votes

GOAL KICKERS

Under 12’s Tajh Eden (Mirboo North) 32 Goals

Under 14’s Harrison Pepper (Youth Club) 31 Goals

MOST DISCIPLINED IN EACH CLUB

Under 14’s Luke Tumino (Hill End)

Under 12’s Jayden Battersby (Leongatha)

Under 14’s Harrison Daly (Moe Blues)

Under 14’s Cooper Finnigan (Moe Maroons)

Under 10’s Beau Melbourne (Mirboo North)

Under 14’s Reese Arnold Morwell Tigers)

Under 14’s Josh Bloomfield (Youth Club)

Under 14’s Harrison Prestidge (Newborough Reds)

Under 14’s Ben Van Dyk (Newborough Blues)

Under 14’s Xavier Taylor (Trafalgar)

Under 14’s Matthew Duff (Yallourn North)

Under 14’s Bradley Scholten (Yinnar)

MOST DISCIPLINED CLUB AWARD “YINNAR JFC”

“CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL AWARD WINNERS”




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2015 LEAGUE GRANDFINAL RESULTS

Sunday 6th September 2015 was a fantastic day, great weather, and the ground was in perfect

condition. Thank you to the Moe Lions JFC for hosting the event at the Moe Senior Ground. The

children played competitive football and the values of sport were respected by all; players,

coaches, parents and spectators. All the teams that played were ‘winners’ regardless of the results.

Congratulations to all involved, well done.

UNDER 10 GRAND FINAL RESULTS:

U10's Trafalgar 2.2.14 defeated Leongatha 0.0.0

GOALS, Trafalgar: O. Hennessy 1, T. Radford 1

BEST, Trafalgar: C. Nash, T. Radford, T. Matthews, L. Hennessy, J. Dwyer, J. Angus

Leongatha: W. Brown, L. Sauer, J. Brown, J. Fixter, B. Mcginn, R. Checkley

CGJFL Under 10's LADDER 2015

Current Ladder

POS TEAM P W L D B FF For Agst % % Won

1 Leongatha 14 13 1 0 0 0 415 25 1660.00 92.86

2 Mirboo North 14 13 1 0 0 0 374 82 456.10 92.86

3 Trafalgar 14 11 2 1 0 0 348 92 378.26 82.14

4 Moe Blues 14 10 4 0 0 0 275 107 257.01 71.43

5 Yinnar 14 8 5 1 0 0 255 195 130.77 60.71

6 Hill End & Grove Rovers 14 8 6 0 0 0 270 90 300.00 57.14

7 Moe Maroons 14 7 7 0 0 0 262 266 98.50 50.00

8 Youth Club 14 4 10 0 0 0 209 336 62.20 28.57

9 Newborough Blues 14 4 10 0 0 0 162 400 40.50 28.57

10 Newborough Reds 14 2 12 0 0 0 110 413 26.63 14.29

11 Yallourn North 14 2 12 0 0 0 93 433 21.48 14.29

12 Morwell Tigers 14 1 13 0 0 0 76 410 18.54 7.14

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UNDER 12 GRAND FINAL RESULTS

U12's Leongatha 8.6.54 defeated Trafalgar 1.1.7

GOALS, Leongatha: F. Materia 3, R. Giliam 2, K. Brown 1, E. Lamers 1, J. Friend 1

Trafalgar: B. Claridge 1

BEST, Leongatha: H. Kewming, C. Riseley, E. Lamers, N. Fixter, J. Allen, J. Wrigley

Trafalgar: B. Edwards, M. Treadwell, A. Connolly, B. Humphrey, B. Claridge, A. Templeton


Current Ladder


1 Leongatha 14 14 0 0 0 0 728 141 516.31 100.00

2 Trafalgar 14 12 2 0 0 0 627 140 447.86 85.71

3 Mirboo North 14 11 3 0 0 0 627 159 394.34 78.57

4 Yinnar 14 10 4 0 0 0 403 217 185.71 71.43

5 Youth Club 14 8 6 0 0 0 375 352 106.53 57.14


7 Newborough Reds 14 6 8 0 0 0 347 416 83.41 42.86


9 Moe Maroons 14 6 8 0 0 0 238 325 73.23 42.86

10 Moe Blues 14 3 11 0 0 0 265 439 60.36 21.43

11 Yallourn North 14 1 13 0 0 0 190 662 28.70 7.14

12 Morwell Tigers 14 0 14 0 0 0 75 866 8.66 0.00
















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UNDER 14 GRAND FINAL RESULTS

U14's Newborough Reds 5.9.39 defeated Leongatha 3.3.21

GOALS, Newborough Reds: T. Baldi 2, Z. Skinner 1, D. Keyhoe 1, T. Mafis 1

Leongatha: M. McGannon 2, C. Michael 1

BEST, Newborough Reds: W. Anderson, T. Mafis, L. Rock, K. Jennings, J. Skinner, T. Baldi

Leongatha: M. McGannon, B. Martin, J. Ryan, J. Hume, J. Battersby, L. O'Neill


Current Ladder


1 Newborough Reds 14 13 1 0 0 0 768 295 260.34 92.86

2 Leongatha 14 11 2 1 0 0 816 426 191.55 82.14


4 Trafalgar 14 10 3 1 0 0 757 410 184.63 75.00

5 Yinnar 14 9 5 0 0 0 615 566 108.66 64.29

6 Moe Blues 14 7 7 0 0 0 567 608 93.26 50.00

7 Youth Club 14 6 8 0 0 0 506 517 97.87 42.86

8 Moe Maroons 14 6 8 0 0 0 523 567 92.24 42.86

9 Mirboo North 14 4 10 0 0 0 324 719 45.06 28.57

10 Morwell Tigers 14 3 11 0 0 0 434 686 63.27 21.43


12 Yallourn North 14 0 14 0 0 0 308 943 32.66 0.00
















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YEAR Under 12's

1972 Moe Colts

1973 Newborough Bulldogs

Under 11's Under 13's 1974 Newborough Bulldogs Hernes Oak

1975 Newborough Bulldogs Newborough Hawks

1976 St Kieran's Moe City

Under 10's Under 12's 1977 Moe Colts Trafalgar

Under 11's Under 13's

1978 Trafalgar

Yall/Yall Nth & St Kieran's drew twice -

dual winners

Under 10's Under 12's 1979 Trafalgar Trafalgar

1980 Newborough Hawks Trafalgar

1981 St Kieran's St Kieran's

Under 11's Under 13's 1982 Newborough Hawks Newborough Hawks

1983 Trafalgar Newborough Hawks

1984 Moe Colts Moe City

1985 Trafalgar Moe Colts

1986 Moe Colts Moe Colts

1987 Moe City Trafalgar

1988 Moe Saints Moe Colts

1989 Newborough Bulldogs Moe City

1990 Newborough Bulldogs Moe Saints

1991 Moe City Newborough Bulldogs

1992 Moe City Newborough Bulldogs

1993 Mirboo North Moe City

1994 Moe City Moe Saints

1995 Churchill Moe City

1996 Moe City Moe City

1997 Moe City Moe Saints

1998 Trafalgar Moe City

1999 Newborough Bulldogs Newborough Bulldogs

Under 10's Under 12's Under 14's 2000 Yarragon (no G/F played) Newborough Bulldogs Trafalgar

2001 Yallourn North Trafalgar Trafalgar

2002 Yarragon Leongatha Newborough Bulldogs

2003 Newborough Bulldogs Leongatha Moe Saints

2004 Newborough Bulldogs Leongatha Leongatha

2005 Trafalgar Leongatha Leongatha

2006 Newborough Bulldogs Leongatha Leongatha

2007 Newborough Bulldogs Mirboo North Leongatha

2008 Morwell Youth Club Newborough Bulldogs Leongatha

2009 Newborough Bulldogs Newborough Bulldogs Leongatha

2010 Trafalgar Leongatha Newborough Blues

2011 Newborough Reds Leongatha Mirboo North

2012 Leongatha Trafalgar Leongatha




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Under 10's Under 12's Under 14's 2013 Leongatha Leongatha Newborough Reds

2014 Trafalgar Trafalgar Leongatha

2015 Trafalgar Leongatha Newborough Reds




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2015 INTERLEAGUE CARNIVAL

2015-Gippsland Junior Football Interleague Championships Under 14's

Current Ladder

POS TEAM P W L D FF F A % PTS

1 Central Gippsland Junior FL 5 5 0 0 0 270 124 217.74 20

2 Alberton FL 5 4 1 0 0 261 130 200.77 16

3 Warragul & District Junior FL 5 2 3 0 0 239 214 111.68 8

4 Sale & District JFA 5 2 3 0 0 150 198 75.76 8

5 Traralgon & District Jnr FL 5 2 3 0 0 162 242 66.94 8

6 Bairnsdale & District Jnr FA 5 0 5 0 0 96 270 35.56 0

Central Gippsland 9.3 (57) d Alberton 3.7 (25) GOALS: Mitchell Bentvelzen 2, Wade Anderson 2, Trent Baldi 1, Leo Connolly 1, Riley Taws 1, Riley Baldi 1, Mason McGannon 1 BEST: Brock Smith, Wade Anderson, Leo Connolly, Riley Baldi, Shannon Kennedy, Mason McGannon Central Gippsland 13.9 (87) d Warragul 5.3 (33) GOALS: Jacob Lamers 3, Riley Taws 3, Brock Smith 2, Zachary Skinner 2, Mathew Leicester 1, Riley Baldi 1, Wade Anderson 1 BEST: Riley Baldi, Brock Smith, Mason McGannon, Wade Anderson, Jacob Lamers, Zachary Skinner Central Gippsland 5.6 (36) d Traralgon 3.2 (20) GOALS : Riley Taws 1, Zachary Skinner 1, Jacob Lamers 1, Bailey Martin 1, Brock Smith 1 BEST: Mason McGannon, Trent Baldi, Jack Hume, Zachary Skinner, Brock Smith, Leo Connolly Central Gippsland 6.6 (42) d Sale 3.3 (21) GOALS: Brock Smith 2, Zachary Skinner 2, Trent Baldi 1, Mitchell Bentvelzen 1 BEST: Brock Smith, Wade Anderson, Xavier Taylor, Mathew Leicester, Leo Connolly, Trent Baldi Central Gippsland 7.6 (48) d Bairnsdale 3.7 (25) GOALS: Riley Taws 2, Jacob Lamers 2, Zachary Skinner 1, Benjamin Maslen 1, Leo Connolly 1 BEST: Mason McGannon, Brock Smith, Leo Connolly, Arie Hendrikse, Benjamin Maslen, Blake Julin










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2015 INTERLEAGUE CARNIVAL

2015-Gippsland Junior Football Interleague Championships Under 12's

Current Ladder

POS TEAM P W L D FF F A % PTS

1 Warragul & District Junior FL 5 4 1 0 0 157 55 285.45 16

2 Alberton FL 5 3 2 0 0 63 64 98.44 12

3 Traralgon & District Jnr FL 5 3 2 0 0 99 101 98.02 12

4 Central Gippsland Junior FL 5 2 3 0 0 126 167 75.45 8

5 Sale & District JFA 5 2 3 0 0 71 99 71.72 8

6 Bairnsdale & District Jnr FA 5 1 4 0 0 90 120 75.00 4

Central Gippsland 5.3 (33) d Alberton 0.8 (8) GOALS: Tajh Eden 3, Luke Summersgill 1, Jacob Puddy 1 BEST: Tristen Waack, Jacob Carnes, Tajh Eden, Riley Pearce, Jacob Puddy, Luke Summersgill Warragul 9.3 (57) d Central Gippsland 1.1 (7) GOALS: Jacob Puddy 1 Central Gippsland: Haidyn Kewming, Luke Summersgill, Campbell Blewett, Nathan Wheildon, Ethan Lamers, Tristen Waack Traralgon 6.4 (40) d Central Gippsland 6.1 (37) GOALS: Jacob Puddy 2, Tajh Eden 1, Nathan Wheildon 1, Sam Walsh 1, Aydan Connolly 1 BEST: Nathan Wheildon, Haidyn Kewming, Tristen Waack, Ethan Lamers, Joshua Monacella, Jacob Wrigley Bairnsdale 6.7 (43) d Central Gippsland 4.4 (28) GOALS: Dylan Gauci 2, Nathan Wheildon 1, Ethan Lamers 1 BEST: Riley Pearce, Aydan Connolly, Jacob Balfour, Joshua Monacella, Nathan Wheildon, Dylan Gauci

Central Gippsland 3.3 (21) d Sale 3.1 (19)










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CENTRAL GIPPSLAND JUNIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE

RESULTS PROCEDURE 2016

This procedure has been written to ensure that ALL CGJFL Clubs are aware of what is required in

relation to Game Day Results and that a consistent approach is followed by all. In order for this

system to work properly it will be a League Requirement that ALL Clubs use ONLY the Teamsheet

printed off the League Website system.

Both the Home and Away clubs will be required to update the Round Team sheets for all of their

Age groups on the Website. Suggest that you take ‘three’ copies of each teamsheet to the game

on the day.( 1 copy for your own team records and 1 for the league.

AFTER the GAME

The AWAY Team will complete the Teamsheet and then hand it to the Home Team’s

representative for input into the Match Results section on the Website. This Teamsheet MUST

include the 6 Best Players on the day & ALL Goal Kickers, regardless of the score. The Home Team

should check this when received, and immediately follow up if the Teamsheet is not completed

correctly.

The HOME Team will also complete their own Team’s Teamsheet complete with their 6 Best

Players & ALL Goal Kickers. The Home Team will ensure that they have received the Teamsheet

from the Away Team. The Home Team will then be responsible for entering the Game Results

into the Match Results section on the Website in a timely manner (see below). DO NOT ADJUST

SCORES FOR THE MERCY RULE (the League Scoring Secretary will be responsible for this).

DELIVERY of RESULTS etc

All Results will need to be entered in the ‘Match Results’ section by 6.00pm on Sunday (or earlier

if possible) to allow the Scoring Secretary enough time to adjust any Results back to the agreed

Mercy Rule margins and to meet the Latrobe Valley Express deadline for entry of results for the

Thursday edition.

Once the results have been entered onto the Website the Teamsheets are to be submitted via

email to [email protected] as an image or PDF format or a clear photo image of the

Teamsheet can be sent via mobile phone to 0407 876 122.

The Home Team is required to deliver the following to the League Secretary in a timely manner:-

Match day Checklist (1) – This may not be required as expected to be on-line this year

Umpire Vote Cards League (3) one per age group & Most Disciplined Club Awards (3)

Goal Umpire Cards (6) 2 per age group – one for the home team and one for the away

team

Timekeeping Cards (6) 2 per age group – one for the home team and one for the away

team

Copies of any new Registration Forms





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These items need to be mailed to P.O. Box 20 Newborough, 3825

OR; delivered to 7 Ollerton Avenue, Newborough, Vic 3825.

Fox Sport Result Data Entry

The home team is required to have entered all match day results prior to 6pm on the match day.

Copies of the team sheets and scores to be emailed to score secretary Sharyn Newton at

[email protected] or a clear photo of individual team sheets sent via smart phone to 0407 876

122. All original score cards and team sheets to be sent to the league secretary, Charles Weir at 7

Ollerton Avenue, Newborough, Vic 3825.

Pre Game

Amend both home and away team sheets

Omit children who did not play on the day

Include children’s name and jumper numbers who have been added to the team sheet

Update jumper numbers if required

Update team officials

Post Game

Enter scores

Enter goals

Enter best 1 to 6

Ensure fox sport scores entries reflect match day score cards and team sheets( should

there be any discrepancies with scores, score cards, and or team sheets not matching) it is

the responsibility of the respective clubs to liaise with each other prior to entering their

data- see clubs contact details in the handbook.

TEAMSHEETS TO SHARON & THE REST TO CHARLES.





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______________________________________________________________________________

THE BY-LAWS OF THE

CENTRAL GIPPSLAND JUNIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE INC.

AMENDED DECEMBER 1987

AMENDED FEBRUARY 1999


AMENDED MARCH 2002

AMENDED MARCH 2003

AMENDED MARCH 2004

APPROVED VERSION – APRIL 2007

AMENDED MARCH 2009



AMENDED MARCH 2013

AMENDED MAY 2013

AMENDED MARCH 2015

AMENDED MARCH 2016

These By-Laws are to be read in conjunction with the Constitution of the Central Gippsland Junior

Football League Inc. and the Victorian Country Football League Handbook. The VCFL Handbook

with amendments is re-issued annually.

The following By-Laws have been adopted by the Central Gippsland Junior Football League, and

where these by-laws are silent on a given issue, the rules as outlined in the current version of the

Victorian Country Football League Handbook will apply.

Changes to these By-Laws can be made by a properly constituted special general meeting, in

accordance with the Central Gippsland Junior Football League’s Constitution and as set out in the

Association Incorporation Regulations 1998.




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1. Player Registration

1.1 The nominating Member Club must forward a copy of all player registrations to the League

Secretary two weeks prior to the first round.

1.2 (a) All players in the Under 10 competition must be 10 years or younger by the end of

the calendar year. (Note: see clause 1.2.1 re minimum age level)

(b) All players in the Under 12 competition must be 12 years or younger by the end of

the calendar year.

(c) All players in the Under 14 competition must be 14 years or younger by the end of

the calendar year.

All Clubs must submit new player registration forms (VCFL Clearance/Registration) annually.

Each form is to show date of birth of the player and a parent/guardian, and Club Secretary must

endorse this form. The member Club Secretary is responsible for checking the validity of each

form. All forms must be in the hands of the League Secretary two weeks before the first home and

away game of the year.

The CGJFL Executive has the discretion to request proof of date of birth for any player. When

requested, the birth certificate or official birth extract must be supplied within 14 days unless the

Executive agrees otherwise.

New players joining a club during the year must (via the Club Secretary) submit a completed

registration form to the League Secretary before playing. In rushed circumstances, the Club

Secretary may obtain verbal approval from the League Secretary to present the forms to the

opposing coach before playing and have it forwarded to the League Secretary with other official

paperwork at the end of the match.

1.2.1 Registration of Players/Minimum Age entry levels

To be eligible for CGJFL registration, AFL Victoria Country Football League all registered

Players must have obtained seven (7) years of age at April 30th

1.3 Ineligible Players

Clubs playing ineligible players lose all points for the game in which ineligible players were

allowed to take the field. Points so lost will be credited to the opposing side in those matches. No

scores shall be credited to sides losing such points.

Players must play four (4) games during the current season with one club to be eligible to play in

the finals.




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2. Clearance

2.1 VCFL Clearance Process

Any player wishing to be cleared from his registered club must do so by using the VCFL

Clearance/Registration form with his registered Club Secretary’s signature. This clearance form

must be forwarded to the League Secretary as per Clause 1.1 & 1.2. Note – Clearances close on the

last day of June of each season.

3. Competition

3.1 Objective – ‘Participation’

All clubs must endeavour to field teams in all competition grades. Clubs are required to obtain

approval prior to the season commencing if they are unable to field players for all scheduled age

levels. All teams can be supplemented by opposing teams on the day they oppose each other;

provided the players are of eligible age and both clubs agree to the arrangement. The over-riding

objective should be to provide as many players as possible, with the opportunity to participate on

game day.

3.1.1 CLUB-TO-CLUB PLAYER ‘DAY PERMIT’ Rule 3.1.1 is designed so that clubs who have Players Rostered off from normal Club games (due

to having too many Players) are permitted to loan players to a club that regularly struggles to field

a full side. The club having the excess Players may supply up to a maximum of 5 players to the

club requesting loan players. The club requesting the loan players must at all times give their own

registered players, preference to be on the ground unless injury or fatigue requires them to

voluntarily come to the interchange bench.

Players from the club having excess Players cannot individually initiate an opportunity to play

under rule 3.1.1. All players seeking to play under rule 3.1.1 must have prior approval from their

home club and then from the club they intend to play for. The steps to be complied with to

legitimately play under rule 3.1.1 are as follows:

a) In any one season, a player is restricted to playing three Club-to-Club Player ‘Day Permits’

b) A Player playing on a Club-to-Club Player ‘Day Permit’ must be clearly notated on the

team sheet of club he/she is representing on the day. The team sheet should clearly show

the players name, registered club and quote-ruling No. 3.1.1.

c) A player playing on a Club-to-Club Player ‘Day Permit’ is eligible for CGJFL Fairest &

Best votes and Goal Kicking Award statistics.

d) A player playing on a Club-to-Club Player ‘Day Permit’ can be reported & suspended.

e) A player playing on a Club-to-Club Player ‘Day Permit’ becomes the responsibility of the

club he/she is playing for and any misbehaviour or reference is reflected in the game,

tribunal reports etc of the club the player represents on the day.

f) A player seeking Club-to-Club Player ‘Day Permit’ must not be registered as a Special

Circumstance Player.

g) A maximum of five players will be granted a Club-to-Club Player ‘Day Permit’ to any one

club on any given match. Players permitted to play on a Club-to-Club Player Day Permit

shall not replace available registered players of the club requesting players. They must only

replace another Club-to-Club Day Permit player unless injury or fatigue results in a

registered player voluntarily coming to the interchange bench.




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h) A Player permitted to play on a Club-to-Club Day Permit shall play only in one (1) game of

football per round in his/her own age group within the CGJFL. (eg; a player who has

agreed to play for Club “A” whose game is on the Saturday cannot also play for his/her

registered club “B” if they are playing on Sunday.

i) A club giving permission for a player to play on a day permit may withdraw permission

after giving the league secretary & the club official requiring the player day permit ample

notice (one full day) to seek alternative fill-in players.

j) The Club requesting Permit Players from another Club must complete a Type 1 Match Day

Player Transfer in the system to enable the Players names to be on the relevant Teamsheets.

3.2 In the Under 10,12 & 14 Competition there is no limit to the number of interchange

players.

3.3 The Executive Committee shall prepare a draw for the forthcoming season prior to the

season commencing and give the members clubs adequate opportunity to comment on the

draw. However, the Executive Committee reserves the right to decide the format of the

final draw for the season. The Executive Committee also reserves the right to vary the draw

part way through the season if they deem it necessary.

3.4 League home and away games and finals shall commence at a time designated by the

Executive Committee.

3.5 Non-appearance of a team of at least 14 players 15 minutes after the designated starting

time shall constitute a forfeit.

3.6 Each quarter shall be of ten minutes for Under 10 and twelve minutes for Under 12 and

fifteen minutes for Under 14. Quarters may be shortened if agreed to by both coaches.

Breaks between quarters to be three minutes at quarter and three-quarter time and five

minutes at half time. Timekeepers are to signal a minute warning prior to resumption of the

quarter.

3.7 Players may be interchanged at anytime during the game provided players exit and enter

via the interchange lines. Players changed outside the interchange lines cannot return to the

field of play unless serious injury necessitates a stretcher and therefore departure from the

ground at the nearest point (Refer Section 4 Part 7 of the VCFL Handbook).




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3.8 Forfeit of Games

The spirit of all CGJFL teams should be to provide a game of football to available and willing

players on the fixture date and time of the game. Where one team has less players than the

opposition, in the spirit of the league, the coaches should make every effort to organise a game

whereby both teams have an equal number of players participating (refer finals ruling re Equal

Player numbers in finals). Under such circumstances, the league should experience very few

forfeits. Where a game is played, albeit that

one team lends players to the opposition to allow the game to proceed, the match result, best

players, goal-kickers and credit to players for a game of football will all be officially recognised in

the League results.

In short, where both coaches agree to proceed with a fixture game it shall be recognised as an

official game.

Under these arrangements, a forfeit should only occur where one team does not arrive at the

designated venue at the designated time for the fixture game or where one coach indicates that he

is unwilling to proceed with the game due to lack of players.

3.9 Game Abandoned as opposed to a forfeit.

Any team that decides to cease participation in a game prior to the designated conclusion of the

game (as determined by the official time-keepers for the game) will be judged as having

'abandoned' the game. If a game is abandoned in the first half of the game, the result will be a

forfeit in favour of the team who were still willing to participate and the game statistics shall not

be recognised. Where the game is abandoned after half time, the team who were still willing to

participate, will be awarded the game and the match votes, goal-kickers and credit of a game shall

be awarded as per normal. Officials of the club who abandon a game can expect to be the subject

of an official investigation as to why the game was abandoned and may be required to meet the

Leagues costs for conducting a formal investigation.

3.10 VCFL Heat/Cold Policy

Heat – When temperatures exceed 34 degrees there is an extreme risk of heat related injury to

children and adolescents. Matches and training sessions scheduled at times when the above

conditions prevail should be postponed until a more suitable time or cancelled.

Cold – No determined temperature guide for cold conditions, due to variance of wind chill.

Coaches and officials must be alert to the onset of signs of hypothermia.




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3.11 Mercy Rule

The Mercy Rule was introduced in 2008 and was designed with a view to stopping teams from

thrashing opponents by large amounts. Totally one sided games do not provide any benefits to the

Players on the team, the Coaches or the Parents. A key concern is for Players who may drop out

of football through lack of interest and sides who may have their ability to remain in the CGJFL

compromised.

If a one-sided game is anticipated or quickly develops the two coaches should consider options

that will limit the imbalance and make a more productive contest for all.

Remember that if your team is winning by a large margin the chances are that many of your

children, particularly in defence will not be actively involved in the game. Your ability as a coach

is not defined by the winning margin against a struggling side.

Options

One sided contest anticipated or develops

Utilise the team line up to give less proficient players in dominant sides the opportunity as

an on ball or forward line player. Players benefit from the chance to experience new roles

and expand on their talent base.

If you have excess numbers utilise the bench to interchange dominant players. It will

benefit your team when input is shared across the playing group.

If the above two options have not stemmed a one sided contest coaches should be utilising

the option of swapping dominant players from winning sides with the opposition. This

will create a more even contest, challenge both sides in a positive manner and provide

social skills amongst children who normally view each other as the opposition. It will be

incumbent on coaches to promote and teach their players the benefits behind this option.

One sided contest - Opposition short on numbers

Encourage your more proficient players to fill in for them. This will create an opportunity

for the development of experience and talent throughout your own team.

Encourage any players filling in for the opposition to do their best otherwise that side may

refuse the offer and request playing the match at the reduced number of players leading

to more time on the bench for your own players.

It is advisable for the better players to spend several quarters with the opposition.

General

· The game will not stop in any manner, all goal kickers will be recorded no matter what

team they are on, league and club votes will be given no matter what team the player is on,

the umpire or the timekeeper do not have anything to do with this rule.




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3.12 Area Agreements

Each season Area Agreements exist between the CGJFL, the Mid Gippsland Football League and

the Gippsland Football League. These agreements exist to allow Under 14 Players from the CGFL

to play at Under 16 level in either the MGFL or the GFL. Prior to an Under 14 Player being

permitted to play at Under 16 Level a FORM ‘A’ must be completed and signed by the Player, the

Players Parent or Guardian and the CGJFL Club Secretary. There is no limit to the number of

Games that a Player may play at Under 16 Level during the season. However, Clubs should be

mindful that the intention of the rule is for Under 14 Players to fill in for Under 16 sides which are

short of numbers.

3.13 Equipment

Helmets – The wearing of helmets is ‘compulsory’ for all Under 10 Players in the CGJFL.

Boots – Screw in studs ARE permitted to be worn by Players. However, as it is rare that an

Umpire checks players boots, all Coaches are reminded to be aware of what their Players are

wearing and are therefore responsible for the checking of any ‘unsafe’ footwear.

Long Pants - The wearing of long pants (‘skins’) under shorts is NOT permitted unless Special

permission is obtained by the League Executive. Excludes ‘short’ skins.

Gloves – ARE permitted to be worn by junior registered players in competition matches as per

Section 15 of VCFL Rules and Regulations.

All footballs shall be 11-13 size (size 3) for Under 10‟s, 13-15 (size 4) for Under 12‟s and 15-17

(size 5) for Under 14‟s and will be of the wet weather type. Where both Clubs agree Under 14‟s

may also use a Size 5 Leather Football




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4. Field Umpires/Goal Umpires/Boundary Umpires.

The home club shall appoint all central umpire/s for home and away games. Away clubs may also

supply an umpire for away games to run in tandem with home club umpire. Dress code of white

tops for central umpires must be adhered to unless clubs approach the League Executive for

approval of a high visible alternative consistent with the LVUA.

4.1 The league will appoint all field umpires for the final series and all umpires for Grand Finals.

4.2 The field umpire/s shall have sole charge of the game.

4.3 The field umpire/s may inspect each players equipment and may prohibit players from taking

the field, if in the umpire/s opinion, the players apparel may cause unnecessary harm to another

player.

4.4 The umpire shall have the authority to order off any player, club official or team official from

the playing area for any offence, misconduct, or other cause, which is deemed not in the best

interest of the game. A red card and yellow card system will apply as per the VCFL handbook and

all clubs should make themselves and their volunteer umpires familiar with the process.

4.5 Penalties for on-field infringements shall be 10 metres for under 10, 15 metres for under 12

and 30 metres for under 14.

4.6 The field umpire is to confer with goal, boundary umpires and timekeeper prior to games and

prior to each quarter commencing.

4.7 The field umpire can overrule a goal and boundary umpire‟s decision if, after consultation and

in the opinion of the field umpire, an incorrect decision has been made.

4.8 Each team may report on umpires on the prescribed form (Pro-Forma C).

4.9 Goal umpires shall keep accurate scores and shall check with each other between quarters and

at the end of the game.

4.10 Boundary umpires shall have a whistle to signal the ball out-of- bounds.

4.11 Timekeepers shall work together to keep accurate time of the matches. Timekeepers shall

record players ordered from the field (refer clause 4.13(b)).

4.12 All umpires (central, boundary and goal) are to remain impartial during the course of the

game and are urged not to support or barrack during the course of the game.

4.13 Ordering Player from the field of play

(a) In ordering a player from the field, a field umpire will notify the coach and timekeeper of

the total time the player is sent off.

(b) The time keeper shall formally record the players name and number and will notify the

player’s coach when each player may return to the ground;

(c) Umpires to be issued league rules, regulations, and penalties and conduct requirements for

the betterment of the game. Issuing of such is the responsibility of each member club;

(d) Another player cannot replace a player under time suspension during that period.

(e) If the field umpire stops the game for a period of time, this time to be added on during the

quarter involved. Umpires to notify the timekeeper to add time on.

(f) A player ordered from the playing field for any misdemeanour shall not be eligible for

Fairest & best votes for that game.

(g) A player that has been ordered from the playing field on three separate occasions during the

home & away season shall ineligible to be awarded the Fairest & best award for any age

group.




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4.14 Reporting of players and or officials

An umpire may report any player, or club officials or others, by giving notice to the coach and

presenting his report in writing to the League Secretary within 48 hours of the offence. All

officiating umpires (field, boundary and goal) have the right to report players, club officials or

others. The League Secretary, or his agent, shall ensure that the club of the charged player or

official is promptly notified (within 48 hours of receipt of the report) of any umpires report.

4.15 Kicking the ball off the ground – Under 10 & Under 12 ruling

In the Under 10 and Under 12 age group games, players are not permitted to deliberately kick the

ball off the ground. (It is permitted if it is accidental). The intent is to encourage players to pick the

ball up and have the confidence to pick the ball up. Hence, where a player is deemed to have

deliberately kicked the ball off the ground, the field umpire shall award a free kick to the opposing

side and the spot of the infringement. Note this rule also applies to goals kicked off the ground –

the field umpire should advise the goal umpire that no score is to be awarded and the opposition

awarded a free kick.

4.16 Out of bounds A free is awared against the player who last touched the ball. If there is doubt

the umpire shall call a ball up 10m in from the boundary. There will be no boundary umpires in all

grades as a trial in 2015

4.17 Bounces In the Under 10 age group the ball may only be limited to be bounced twice, at one

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5. Finals Fixture and Independent officials for finals

(a) There shall be a final series in Under 10, 12 and Under 14 age groups. The CGJFL

Executive shall, prior to each season, determine and advise member clubs of the number of

teams to compete in the final series.

(b) Competing teams in the finals appoint their own timekeepers

(c) Neutral Field Umpires will be appointed from the Latrobe Valley Umpires Panel or another

panel if deemed appropriate be the league executive. Goal and Boundary Umpires shall

also be appointed by the League for all finals.

(d) The Premiership teams shall be presented with a Premiership Cup and/or a Premiership

Flag.

(e) The league executive has the sole right to determine venues, times and dates for all finals

games.

5.1 Equal player numbers at commencement of Finals games

Finals games are to commence with equal player numbers on the ground (ie; if TEAM ‘B’ has only

16 players, then both teams will commence with 16 players). The equal number of players the

game commences with becomes the agreed player number for the game and the side with

additional players must rotate them through the interchange.

Injuries during the course of the game shall not result in a modified lower number of players on the

field. That is, if one team should lose one or more players to injury the opposing team is permitted

to retain player numbers at the level agreed at game commencement.

Should the team with lesser numbers have additional eligible players arrive after commencement

of the game, the opposing coaches can mutually agree to a higher number of equal participants on

the ground

(eg; from 16 a side to 17 a side).

5.2 Drawn Grand Final Result

Where the team’s total points are the same (on the reconciled score cards of the designated goal

umpires) after two periods of Extra Time in a Grand Final, the League Executive shall announce

joint premiers for the Grand Final game.

5.3 Game stoppages (in Finals) due to player injury

For finals the player stoppage rule that applies to home and away games shall also apply to finals.

5.4 Inclement Weather or Hazardous Conditions in finals: -

The following applies to all finals excluding Grand Finals.

The league executive officer/s in attendance at a given final will have responsibility to determine if

a game should cease or not commence, due to inclement weather. The executive member/s have

discretion to take on advice from the umpire/s or other persons that the executive deem as relevant

in making the decision.

Every effort should be made to commence or restart a game. Therefore the game can be postponed

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If a re-start or game commencement cannot be achieved within the allotted time then the game

result shall be determined as follows: -

(1) If the second half of the game has not commenced - the game shall be awarded to

the team who finished higher on the ladder at the end of the home and away season.

(2) If the game has entered into the second half prior to the weather delay; then the

team leading in the game (as per the official goal umpires reconciled scores) shall

be announced as the winner.

5.5 Inclement Weather or Hazardous Conditions in Grand Finals: -

The league executive officer/s in attendance at a given Grand Final will have responsibility to

determine if a game should cease or not commence, due to inclement weather. The executive

member/s have discretion to take on advice from the umpire/s or other persons that the executive

deem as relevant in making the decision.

Where inclement weather delays the start or the progress of a Grand Final, the game is to be

rescheduled to a time and place nominated by the executive.

Where more than half the game has been completed and the margin is significant, the executive

shall have the discretion to award the game result to the team with the significant leading margin.

No appeals will be allowed as the ruling has been accepted at a constituted meeting of League

Delegates.

5.5.1 Inclement Weather or Hazardous Conditions – Home/Away

Where a game cannot commence or is abandoned during the normal home and away season the

teams shall be awarded two points each and no percentage. However, if both clubs agree an

alternate date and time that is approved by the League Secretary, the game may be played at the re-

scheduled date and time with the results to be officially recognised.

Note: League officers determining the appropriateness of weather conditions under clauses 5.3 and

5.4 above will be mindful of the VCFL Heat and Cold Policy as stated in the VCFL Handbook.

5.6 Extra-Time in Finals (other than Grand Finals)

Where the teams total points are the same (on the reconciled score cards of the designated goal

umpires), the teams will be required to play extra-time after a 3 minute break. A period of extra-

time will constitute 10 minutes of additional playing time in which teams will swap ends after 5

minutes of ‘extra-time’ play. The team with the highest score at the end of the 10 minutes of extra-

time shall be the winning team. If the scores are still equal after the first period of extra-time, then

a second period of 10 minutes extra-time will begin in which teams will swap ends after 5 minutes

of play. Within this second period of extra-time, the first team to score shall be declared the

winner and the game shall end.

Note: Periods of extra-time are not applicable to home and away games. Extra time in home

and away games will only apply where the officiating field umpire requests the adding of extra-

time due to an extended break for player injury or other extenuating circumstances (eg lightning

strike) that are rare. Under such circumstances the club timekeepers must agree on the exact time

to be added before the game recommences.




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6. Member Club Responsibilities

6.1 Each member club shall conduct its business in a manner that will not bring the League or

the club itself into disrepute and should comply with the relevant Codes of Conduct.

6.2 Each Club shall pay a registration fee determined at an annual general meeting of the

Association as set out each year.

6.3 Each member club shall provide two delegates to the League general meetings. The

delegates shall exercise the rights and privileges set out in the Association Rules.

6.4 Each member club shall provide a goal umpire, a boundary umpire and a timekeeper for

every home and away game of each team, all suitably attired.

6.5 Each member club supplies central umpires for home games of each team. All Umpires

must wear a ‘predominantly’ white top or an official umpiring uniform during games.

6.6 Each team may have one runner, suitably marked for identification, at every match.

Runners are not to linger on the field of play; they should deliver their message and leave

the ground. They must keep well clear of the ball contest.

6.7 Each team may have up to two water carriers, suitably marked for identification, at every

match. Water should only be delivered during natural breaks in play or to players on the

ground that are well clear of the ball contest.

6.8 A home club Team Manager shall collect:

(a) All goal umpire cards, (Pro-Forma A), time keeper cards (Pro-Format B), as well as the

both team sheets for each match;

(b) The club shall check the signatures on all cards and sheets, and give all details to the

League Secretary before noon on the day after the match or by 6:00PM on the day of the

match, if played on Sunday;

(c) Best players can also be included, but goal kickers must be included.

(d) Mark on the team sheet next to players name, if ordered from the playing field.

(e) Mark on the team sheet if you are playing Special Dispensation Registration player(s) with

the following initials against the player(s) name on the team sheet (SDR) Clubs playing

players on SDR permits –MUST make the Field Umpire aware that the player is ineligible

for Fairest & Best Votes.

(f) Special Circumstance Players are ineligible for League Awards (ie) League Fairest &

Best, Goal Kicking. A Special Dispensation Registered player is generally a player who has

formally applied for and received League Executive approval to play in a lower age group.

Only the league executive has the authority to approve an SDR application. Applications

must be in writing and endorsed by the players club and then forwarded to the league

Secretary who will make arrangements for the league executive to consider all available

evidence and approve or deny the application.

(g) Players playing under rule 3.1.1 must be clearly notated as such on the game day sheet and

these players are eligible for best player votes and goal-kicking awards.

6.9 Each home club shall provide the best available first aid facilities and best available

personnel.




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6.10 Home clubs must have grounds clearly and correctly marked no less than 10 minutes prior

to the official commencement time of the fixture game.

6.11 All footballs shall be 11-13 size (size 3) for Under 10’s, 13-15 (size 4) for Under 12’s and

15-17 (size 5) for Under 14’s and will be of the wet weather type. Where both Clubs agree

Under 14’s may also use a Size 5 Leather Football.

6.12 All member clubs are responsible to ensure that each player and team official is aware of

the Code of Conduct expectations applicable to their roles and the importance of good role

models that promote ‘good sports’ and good citizens. The CGJFL executive will rigorously

seek independent investigations where Club or League officials are accused of Conduct

Unbecoming. (Refer VCFL handbook for more specific detail).

7. Coaches Accreditation and Conduct

7.1 All coaches of VCFL clubs are required to obtain Level 1 Accreditation prior to the

commencement of the season. (as per section 16.0 of the VCFL Rules and Regulations).

Failure of clubs to have level 1 coaches can result in fines and loss of match points. All

Coaches must sign the Code of Conduct document, which will be held by the League

Secretary.

7.2 Coaches play a pivotal role on game day in influencing the mood and conduct of the

players. Coaches are required to be familiar with and abide by the VCFL coaches code of

conduct at all times they are coaching CGJFL players or at anytime they are attending

CGJFL events as a club representative.

7 .3 In the Under 10’s the Coach or the Runner shall be allowed onto the playing field during a

period of play, for the purpose of coaching or moving players to new positions, only with

both coaches agreement. Coaches should endeavour to keep outside the middle corridor of

the ground, out of the centre square and well away from the ball contest.




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8. Tribunal

The rules/guidelines again are to be read in conjunction with the rules of the Victorian Country

Football League Inc.

8.1 The Tribunal shall sit at any convenient time after being called to do so by the League

Secretary, if necessary prior to the next round of matches.

8.2 The Tribunal will have sole jurisdiction over all complaints and reports referred to it by the

League.

8.3 All alleged offenders shall be invited to give evidence at any tribunal hearing, if they so

desire.

8.4 A Tribunal hearing may take place with a minimum of 3 members.

8.5 The Tribunal may appoint a chairperson by agreement at each sitting.

8.6 All player reports shall be heard by the Tribunal prior to the next home game. Where

extenuating circumstances mean that a tribunal cannot be convened in a timely manner, the

player, official or spectator can participate as normal until such time as the tribunal has

heard and determined the report.

8.7 All reports of coaches, officials and/or supporters shall be heard at the committee of

management.

9. Awards

9.1 Goal Kicking

The League Secretary will keep goal kicking tallies from official game records of matches. Scoring

for the awards will cease at the end of the home and away games. The highest goal kicker in the

Under 12 And Under 14 age group ONLY will be awarded a trophy at the Fairest & Best

presentation. The under 10 will not have an award for Goal Kicking, and will create a focus on

development.

9.2 Fairest and Best The League shall provide to all member clubs, sufficient umpire vote cards for

Under 12 and Under 14 home game. The Under 10 competition will not have an award for Best

and Fairest for the league.

The Home club field umpire must fill out the vote card, by awarding 3 votes to the best player, 2

votes to the next best player and 1 vote to the third best player in the game. Note: only 3 players

can share the votes. Umpires may confer with coaches if required. The field umpire shall place the

completed vote card in an envelope supplied by home club, sign across the seal and hand back the

sealed envelope to the team manager or club Secretary for forwarding with all other paper work to

the League Secretary. Both clubs shall make available to the umpire, team sheets for purpose of

selecting best players.

Eligibility refer to 4.12 section (f) and (g).

The League shall hold a vote count and presentation at the end of the home & away season. At the

vote count votes will be tabulated to determine and publicly announce the Fairest & Best and

Runner-up Fairest & Best in each age group.




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10. Complaints Procedure

If a complaint has been made to a committee person of a club about a player, official or spectator,

the matter should be first taken to the club president to determine if the matter can be resolved

amicably between the opposing club officials. If discussion and mediation does not resolve the

matter to the satisfaction of both clubs, then a written submission to the league Secretary should be

initiated by the aggrieved club.

The written submission shall generally comprise two letters. One being the letter of complaint

which details the specific concerns raised by the individual or official. The second letter being a

covering letter from the Club Secretary which outlines the considered view of the club executive

having had discussion with all affected parties.

On receipt of the complaints correspondence, the League Secretary shall decide in which way the

matter is to be dealt and advise the affected clubs accordingly. The League Secretary, in

consultation with the league executive, may recommend various alternatives to resolve the

complaint. This may include but is not limited to (1) further mediation between the clubs (where

the league may choose to introduce a third party to assist the process) or (2) a formal hearing

where the League Executive or its agent, make a considered judgment that is binding on all parties.

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