2017 BJFL
SEASON LAUNCH
WELCOME!
SEASON LAUNCH PROGRAM
7:30pm – Norm Sheahan/John Hewitt to Welcome (5 mins)
7:35pm – Chris Harrington; to speak on behalf of Commission (5 mins)
7:40pm – Carol Cathcart, AFLCV Regional General Manager (5 mins)
7:45pm – Norm/Kallen Geary; Academy (5 mins)
7:50pm – Hayley Trevean; Female Football (5 mins)
7:55pm – Norm/Amy; TM and Coaches handbook presentation (15 mins)
8:10pm – Dean Goodridge, BUA; New rules & Expectations (5 mins)
8:15pm – Shane Koop; Coach Presentation (5 mins)
8:20pm – John, Amy and Norm; Q&A (10 mins)
8:30pm – Complimentary drink & finger food provided
9:00pm - Close
CHRIS
HARRINGTON
AFL Central Victoria Commission
CAROL
CATHCART
AFL Central Victoria Regional General Manager
NORM SHEAHAN &
KALLEN GEARY
AFL Central Victoria Junior Football Academy
HAYLEY
TREVEAN
AFL Central Vic Female Ambassador
(AFL Women’s Superstar)
IT/SPORTS TG INFO SESSION
IT Training/Sports TG Info Session is being held on
TUESDAY 18th APRIL – 6:30pm
in the downstairs meeting room at AFL Central Vic
(45 Mundy Street, Bendigo)
IMPORTANT for any new team managers or secretary’s that need to
learn how to use the Sports TG system.
This will include how to create team sheets, results entry, match day
permits, plus a chance to ask any questions.
TEAM MANAGER’S/COACHES HANDBOOK
The Team Manager’s/Coaches Handbook contains:
• Team Manager’s/Coaches manual
• BJFL Umpire Group Info
• BJFL 2016/2017 By-Laws
• AFL Vic Youth Girls Rules
• Area Agreements and the Permit System
• Codes of Behaviour
• BJFL Cyber Safety Policy
• BJFL Duty of Care
As your team’s appointed TEAM MANAGER, you should make yourself
aware of the 2016/2017 Bendigo Junior Football League By-Laws and
Code of Behaviour.
On match day, you are the main contact for your team. You will be the
one responsible for approaching umpires or the opposition team.
Please assure all paperwork is neat and legible.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• All BJFL Games and Functions are SMOKE FREE
• All change rooms used by the BJFL clubs must be swept and cleaned
• Your coaches must be accredited – contact Shane Koop on 0413 840 049
• 2017 Season & Meeting Dates and DOB requirements
• Pre and Post Game duties of the Team Manager
• Examples of BJFL match day paperwork
• Area Agreements and the Permit System
• 2016/17 BJFL By-Laws and AFL Vic Youth Girls By-Laws
• Codes of Behaviour and Duty of Care
TEAM MANAGER KITS
Your TEAM will receive kits which contain:
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2 x Team Managers & Coaches Handbooks
10 x combination of Timekeepers cards, Goal Umpire Cards, B&F cards
10 x Best & Fairest envelopes
10 x Match Day Results Envelopes
10 x BJFL Most Disciplined Club Award cards
10 x BJFL Most Disciplined Club Award envelopes
1 x Umpire Report Pad
 EACH PACK contains enough paperwork for 10 home games.
 The first team (home team) on the draw provides all paperwork.
 The BJFL will provide all paperwork and submit all results for finals games.
UMPIRE REPORTS
If there has been a report made, make sure all relevant paperwork is
placed inside the large Match Day Envelope. It must be indicated that
there is a report enclosed, by marking with a cross in the ‘Umpire’s
report enclosed’ box of the envelope.
If a report has been made, at the time of entering results a
courtesy e-mail to [email protected]
outlining the details is required.
SUBMITTING PAPERWORK
The HOME TEAM is responsible for the entering of results into SportingPulse.
Results are to be submitted AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
(no later than 12.00noon the Monday following the Round)
16. The HOME TEAM is responsible for submitting Match Day Envelopes to:
AFL Central Victoria
Level 1, 45 Mundy Street, Bendigo
AFTER HOURS. A letter box is situated at the front of the building.
DURING BUSINESS HOURS are to be delivered in person on Level 1
If the home club is from out of town (Castlemaine, Kyneton, Maryborough and Woorinen) the
Match Day Envelope must be received no later than Tuesday morning’s mail.
If possible the away club to collect after the game and submit to the hub. (this is preferred)
VOLUNTEER BIBS
Coach
Blue
Team Manager
Yellow
Official Runner
Green
Water Carrier
Red
Trainer/Medical*
Red w/ White Cross
Timekeeper/Umpire’s Escort
Orange
Boundary & Goal Umpire
White
DEAN
GOODRIDGE
Bendigo Umpires Association – Director of Coaching
SHANE
KOOP
AFL Victoria Football Development Manager
Don’t underestimate the impact
a coach has in the life of a
footballer. Coaches need to
focus on creating fun learning
environments to ensure our
players not only develop their
skills but also remain
connected to our great game.
Shane Koop AFL CV
providing an enjoyable, inclusive and
safe environment for players, supporters,
parents, and officials.
being well organised, well planned, and
able to build capacity within the
coaching group to ensure succession
planning is able to occur
being a strong and positive role model
and leader, who is able to create a
positive culture and influence the
personal development of people around
them
teaching players skill, tactics and team
play at the level required
FOCUSES FOR JUNIOR COACHING
Fun safe learning environments
(children learn when they are having fun and exploring)
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Skill development
(children need to feel success to stay engaged)
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Fairness
(let the players explore all positions on the ground and equal playing
time – 3 quarter policy)
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Ensuring the footballer remains connected to your clubs Junior
Pathway
Regular communication with parents (this will help the parent
group understand certain decisions that are made) (On match day
ensure the parents contact point is with the team manger in the
yellow vest – allow the coach to coach)
AFL VICTORIA - LEVEL 1 COACHING
COURSE
Date: Sunday April 30, 2017
Location: La Trobe University, Bendigo
Cost: $190
http://www.aflvic.com.au/coaching/
A mid season course will be conducted if
demand requires (minimum of 20 required).
FREE COACHING SEMINARS
Coaching Female Football – Wednesday 17th May, 2017
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What is the best approach when coaching girls?
What do coaches need to consider when coaching girls?
What skills and drills are important to have included in your female
football program?
Female injury management will be discussed.
Coaching Junior Football – Wednesday 31st May, 2017
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What is important when coaching junior football?
What is the ideal coaching philosophy when coaching junior football?
What skills and drills are important to have involved in your junior
football program?
Steve Teakel – AFL Vic Coaching and Umpiring Development Manager
will be presenting.
Registration links, presenters and venues are TBC and will be
communicated via the BJFL.
COACHING REACCREDITATION
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Coach Education Reaccreditation form
Reference letter from each club that you
have coached at over the last 4 years
Coaches Code of Conduct form
$85 for Re accreditation - Either by Direct
Debit or Cheque
[email protected]
(03) 5434 2421 or 0413 840 049
Shane Koop
Football Development Manager
AFL Central Victoria