Brunswick Junior F.C.Brunswick Junior F.C.

2010 - 20202010 - 2020

BJFC HistoryBJFC History

Initiative of senior Club NOBS – 1963 VAFAInitiative of senior Club NOBS – 1963 VAFA 2007 Review = Juniors required2007 Review = Juniors required 2008 WRFL – appln declined2008 WRFL – appln declined 2009 YJFL – appln accepted, but no team2009 YJFL – appln accepted, but no team 2010 BJFC – registration night 8 – later 122010 BJFC – registration night 8 – later 12 We take to the field with 14 & winWe take to the field with 14 & win

BJFC HistoryBJFC History

Commenced U10 in 2010Commenced U10 in 2010 21 players by end of season21 players by end of season Players from 7 local primary schoolsPlayers from 7 local primary schools Won 4 gamesWon 4 games Players and parents thoroughly enjoyedPlayers and parents thoroughly enjoyed 2014 – 168 players and 12 primary schools2014 – 168 players and 12 primary schools

BJFC – Model RulesBJFC – Model Rules

Statement of PurposesStatement of Purposes Model Rules adopted for Incorporated OrgModel Rules adopted for Incorporated Org Amended to include “matched giving” Amended to include “matched giving”

programprogram Committee Est (Pres, VP, Secretary, Committee Est (Pres, VP, Secretary,

Treasurer)Treasurer) AGM & finance report SeptemberAGM & finance report September Spill of positions & nominationsSpill of positions & nominations

BJFC - PoliciesBJFC - Policies

On the WEB pageOn the WEB page Code of Conduct – all parents & players Code of Conduct – all parents & players

must sign = Secretarymust sign = Secretary Stop ugly parent syndromeStop ugly parent syndrome Match day Match day

– Assistants – part of team selection – open to all Assistants – part of team selection – open to all and rotate by Managersand rotate by Managers

– Canteen – only 9 home games/ 180 Canteen – only 9 home games/ 180 parents/30min p.a.parents/30min p.a.

BJFC Calender YearBJFC Calender Year

Feb RegistrationFeb Registration Jumper, shorts, socks apparel ($1000 per Jumper, shorts, socks apparel ($1000 per

team)team) MembershipsMemberships Coaches Level 1 course & WWCCoaches Level 1 course & WWC YJFL team entry ($350)YJFL team entry ($350)

BJFC Calender YearBJFC Calender Year

B&F end of season – Formal “Brownlow B&F end of season – Formal “Brownlow votes” – round by round – Social Eventvotes” – round by round – Social Event

AGM Report (October)AGM Report (October) Statement of FinancesStatement of Finances Audit of financesAudit of finances Review of yearReview of year Total spill of positions - nominationsTotal spill of positions - nominations

YJFLYJFL

>400 teams (2014)>400 teams (2014) Yearly increments for each ageYearly increments for each age Regrade after 4 roundsRegrade after 4 rounds WWC compulsoryWWC compulsory Clubs must be separate entities – not part of Clubs must be separate entities – not part of

senior Clubsenior Club Club Director conduit for info from YJFLClub Director conduit for info from YJFL No alcohol during gamesNo alcohol during games

YJFL – unique rulesYJFL – unique rules

Teams must be balanced - min start is 14 – max 24Teams must be balanced - min start is 14 – max 24 Players can be swapped with opposition (up to U12 teams must Players can be swapped with opposition (up to U12 teams must

loan or accept players to even up)loan or accept players to even up) Tackers & U10 cannot kick off the groundTackers & U10 cannot kick off the ground Players can play out of Age Group up to 2 yearsPlayers can play out of Age Group up to 2 yearsTackers Tackers 2 coaches on field (1 forward – 1 back) for first 8 games2 coaches on field (1 forward – 1 back) for first 8 games Max 2 bounces – cannot kick off groundMax 2 bounces – cannot kick off ground No boundary throw in’s – free to opposition – keep the play No boundary throw in’s – free to opposition – keep the play

goinggoing Mark is paid regardless of distance or attempt overheadMark is paid regardless of distance or attempt overhead No scores to be displayedNo scores to be displayed No sling tacklesNo sling tackles

YJFL – Game dayYJFL – Game day

Max Coaches (2), runners (1), trainer (1) – BibsMax Coaches (2), runners (1), trainer (1) – Bibs Umpire Escort (arm band)Umpire Escort (arm band) Interchange Steward (white coat)Interchange Steward (white coat) Goal, Boundary umpires (Club) & U10 (Club)Goal, Boundary umpires (Club) & U10 (Club) Order off rule (Red card= all of game – yellow = one Order off rule (Red card= all of game – yellow = one

quarter)quarter) Only Team Manager can liaise with UmpireOnly Team Manager can liaise with Umpire U10-13 = 15 minutes quarterU10-13 = 15 minutes quarter Breaks – 4 – 12 – 7 minutesBreaks – 4 – 12 – 7 minutes Grounds maybe reduced in size (up to U11) if both Grounds maybe reduced in size (up to U11) if both

coaches agreecoaches agree

BJFC 2020 planBJFC 2020 plan

Grow Club by adding new age group every Grow Club by adding new age group every yearyear

Tackers through to Colts (U16/17)- 8 teams Tackers through to Colts (U16/17)- 8 teams by 2016by 2016

U18 VAFA & pathway into Senior Football U18 VAFA & pathway into Senior Football with NOBSPCwith NOBSPC

Director Coaching for 2013 – consistent Director Coaching for 2013 – consistent approachapproach

BJFC PrinciplesBJFC Principles

Foster environment of fun, enjoyment for Foster environment of fun, enjoyment for players, coaches, officials, parents and players, coaches, officials, parents and supporters – always encouraging and supporters – always encouraging and applauding the efforts of all players – never applauding the efforts of all players – never ridiculing mistakes or lossesridiculing mistakes or losses

Encourage an atmosphere of learning & skill Encourage an atmosphere of learning & skill development to players and coaches (level development to players and coaches (level 1).1).

BJFC PrinciplesBJFC Principles

We believe in player rotation both off and on the We believe in player rotation both off and on the field to ensure every players are given every field to ensure every players are given every chance to not only participate, but experience chance to not only participate, but experience different positions over the course of a season.different positions over the course of a season.

4 week blocks – back – centre - forward4 week blocks – back – centre - forward We strongly believe winning isn't everything at this We strongly believe winning isn't everything at this

level, but recognise competition is healthy for player level, but recognise competition is healthy for player development and team moraledevelopment and team morale

We recognise the need to maintain a safe We recognise the need to maintain a safe environment for the playersenvironment for the players

BJFC PrinciplesBJFC Principles

We promote a positive, friendly, vibrant image and strongly We promote a positive, friendly, vibrant image and strongly support the concept of team work both on and off the field. support the concept of team work both on and off the field. We encourage and welcome parent and supporter We encourage and welcome parent and supporter involvement at both team and club levelinvolvement at both team and club level

YJFL parents acknowledge YJFL parents acknowledge team work & players of both team work & players of both sidessides

All teams shake hand at end of game – 3 cheers for All teams shake hand at end of game – 3 cheers for winning team and umpirewinning team and umpire

Usual to acknowledge best player from opposition (home Usual to acknowledge best player from opposition (home game) and award medalgame) and award medal

Team song is in Clubrooms NOT on fieldTeam song is in Clubrooms NOT on field

BJFC strategyBJFC strategy

Develop linkages with local schools – foster Develop linkages with local schools – foster football – purpose of Ambassadors football – purpose of Ambassadors

Support AuskickSupport Auskick Provide transition from Auskick to Tackers Provide transition from Auskick to Tackers

(U9) (U9) Provide senior pathway to NOBSPCProvide senior pathway to NOBSPC

Stages of training Stages of training

Fundamentals (6-9years) – Learn all the fundamental movement skills and build overall motor skills (i.e. BJFC Tackers & U11 )

Unstructured play - Quality instruction Positive and fun -Minimal formal competition Basic skills - Kick, mark and handball ABC’s – agility, balance, coordination (and speed) Tactical skills – defense and attack - Read the movements – make

decisions - Team work and problem solving Sense of what is fair Introduce simple rules and ethics of sport

Stages of trainingStages of training

Learning to Train (9-12 years) Learn overall sports skills (i.e. U11-U12 BJFC)

 Accelerated learning of coordination and fine motor control Enjoy practicing skills – see own improvement Competition focus on “learning to compete – not winning” Long term results – Practice to competition ratio = 70%/30%

Players and coaches need to understand; Flexibility – Speed - Strength – Body weight Endurance through games and relays Technical skills Set goals and visualization

Stages of trainingStages of training

Train to Train (12-16 years) – Consolidate basic sports specific skills and tactics (i.e. U13-Colts BJFC)

Play to win and do their best Focus on skill training and physical development over competition Practice to competition ratio 60%/40%

Players and coaches need to understand; Aerobic training - Skill, speed, strength, core work Flexibility – growth of bones, muscles, tendon, ligaments Train in daily in competitive situation – practice matches, competitive

games/drills Strategy

YJFL issues 2012YJFL issues 2012

– Issues discussed revolved around parents and official Issues discussed revolved around parents and official involvement in games. involvement in games.

– The trigger point was that parents were complaining The trigger point was that parents were complaining about runners, water carriers and trainers on the ground about runners, water carriers and trainers on the ground for too long – this is then leading to dissension and for too long – this is then leading to dissension and complaints, arguments etc.complaints, arguments etc.

– Coaches, Team Managers need to remind others that Coaches, Team Managers need to remind others that runners are limited to 2 messages per run – trainers are runners are limited to 2 messages per run – trainers are only there for attend injury and water carriers (allowed only there for attend injury and water carriers (allowed for the first time this year) are only on the ground at for the first time this year) are only on the ground at between goals, stoppages.between goals, stoppages.

– Observation from YJFL is that these officials are being Observation from YJFL is that these officials are being on the ground ALL at the same time, some almost being on the ground ALL at the same time, some almost being a 19th man.a 19th man.

YJFL issues 2012YJFL issues 2012

This was also observed during a recent Tackers game This was also observed during a recent Tackers game where 7 officials were on the ground.where 7 officials were on the ground.

Tackers Coaches are to run behind the play 20-30 metres Tackers Coaches are to run behind the play 20-30 metres off the ball NOT in play.off the ball NOT in play.

Boundary/ Goal Umpires – are officials and not a spectator Boundary/ Goal Umpires – are officials and not a spectator and cannot barrack, instruct players. and cannot barrack, instruct players.

Officials cannot touch opposition players. Officials cannot touch opposition players. Officials, Coaches cannot approach Umpire only Team Officials, Coaches cannot approach Umpire only Team

Manager or Captain.Manager or Captain. Umpire Escorts are to ensure that they actually escort Umpire Escorts are to ensure that they actually escort

umpires from the ground as this is not occurring at all umpires from the ground as this is not occurring at all matches. matches.

YJFL issues 2012YJFL issues 2012 Officials, although it is hard to ensure all bases are Officials, although it is hard to ensure all bases are

covered, make sure that if a person is doing for covered, make sure that if a person is doing for this first time they understand what they have to this first time they understand what they have to do – don’t leave them floundering – Team do – don’t leave them floundering – Team Manager should ensure adequate instructions are Manager should ensure adequate instructions are given to less experienced.given to less experienced.

Coaches have to sign form with YJFL that they Coaches have to sign form with YJFL that they have read the Ruleshave read the Rules

Game Day - If there is an issue then ensure Team Game Day - If there is an issue then ensure Team Manager talks to Team Manager.Manager talks to Team Manager.

Players – hate shouting/barracking abuse from Players – hate shouting/barracking abuse from crowdscrowds