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Lockleys Football Club
Junior Handbook
2021
Welcome Message
Welcome to all new and existing players and their families to Lockleys Football Club (LFC) for the 2021
season.
Whilst 2020 was filled with many ups, downs and false starts we got to play 12 rounds and had a remarkably
successful season on the field. Our Junior program had 5 teams play in the Grand Final which was a huge
achievement having the most teams in the SANFL juniors only preceded by Port Districts & Brighton.
Unfortunately, we did not bring home a flag but we could not be more proud of these Junior teams and the
effort , dedication and determination they showed throughout the season.
Our senior sides had an incredible successful season winning 3 premierships including the A, B and C grade.
Along with this success we were awarded The Champion Club Cup, which is awarded to the most successful
Adelaide Footy League Club over the course of the season.
To our players, we trust you will enjoy your football with the LFC Juniors this season. Our club is committed
to building an environment which will enable all to progress your skills. Our aim of the Lockleys Football
Club is to provide a positive, enjoyable, and welcoming environment for young players to develop their
skills, in football while also focusing on skills such as team spirit, inclusivity, leadership, friendship,
sportsmanship, resilience and self-discipline. Wear your club colours with pride and support your
teammates. An underlying foundation of the Club is that we are respectful to anybody else who is involved
in our game, whether they are a spectator, supporter, teammate, or opposition.
To our families we are sure that you will enjoy the family atmosphere at LFC and look forward to your
involvement with our club. At the Lockleys FC it is our expectation that parents and carers are actively
involved in our club. Helping at trainings or with official duties on game day, setting up and packing away
equipment and help on the BBQ are a requirement of your membership. As a community club, we are run
entirely by volunteers so please do not leave things for other people to do, this is your club too! Throughout
the season there will be various social and fundraising events organised such as the Ladies Day, raffles,
presentation days, etc. I urge you all to embrace these activities as they are vital to the clubs ongoing
success as they are important in strengthening our community.
Lockleys Football Club continues to grow and become more competitive each season and we cannot wait
to hit the oval for 2021. With over 15 Junior teams and 280 players it is guaranteed to be a big year. Please
take the time to read through the handbook as it should answer many of the questions you may have. Thank
you for joining us this season and we hope that players, parents, and families enjoy the football and
community aspects of the Club this year.
Go The Dees
Merlindie Fardone
Junior President
1LFC Junior Key Contacts
Junior Committee
Junior President Merlindie 0423 348 449 Merlindie.fardone@hotmail.com
Fardone
Junior Registrar / Ann Barclay 0414 886 189 mail@anbarclay.com.au
Secretary
Junior Coaching Adam 0414 392 412 adam@vootn.net
Coordinator Morgan
Mike Hannaford SANFL Junior Delegate
Rob Curnow Treasurer
Mick Davidson Junior Coordinator
Kathryn Leizbert Events
Warren Bullen Junior Coordinator (7s – 10s)
Jacquie Webb Events
Brad Halliday Sponsorship
Cassie Bowbridge Events
Melissa Crisa Volunteer Coordinator
Rebecca Begg Events / First Aid Coordinator
Robert Aragon Equipment Coordinator
Andy Kyianni Committee Member
Zoe Dowsett Committee Member
Preliminary Dates for the 2021 Season
Friday 9th April Official Club Training Starts
Friday 24th April Guernsey Presentations for Under 8s, 9s, 10s
Sunday 26th April Round 1 2020
We plan to hold events such as other events through the year, such as LFC Junior Parents night,
fundraisers, photos, Junior presentations, and Best & Fairest Night.
Registrations
This season the SANFL has introduced a SANFL compulsory $10 levy –SANFL and LFC payments can be
done at the same time during the online registration process.
It is also an SANFL Juniors requirement that any new player registering for the first time with a club is to
provide Proof Of Age documents with the players full name & date of birth. The club registrar must sight
the original document and a copy must also be provided to the LFC to upload to a players Sports TG online
profile to finalise player registration.
Current Players
Registrations are open for all existing players from the 1st November – you will be notified by email to renew
your membership and hold your priority place for 2021
2Currently LFC Junior players will have until 31st January to secure your spot after which time, registrations
will be considered for new players.
You can use the SANFL Junior Website to register for both current and new players online;
https://membership.sportstg.com/v6/regoform.cgi?aID=23097&pKey=c0fb18f59673a04a9665723585fc
9c52&cID=232944&formID=36056
New Players
Please use our current contact form to submit your interest for the 2021 season.
https://www.lockleysfc.com.au/playing-at-lockleys - under the New Players section. We will commence
formal registrations online once team numbers have been assessed and then contact you.
Age Group Eligibility
The SANFL determines that age group eligibility is based on calendar year basis. As a club we follow these
age group eligibilities, and it is the LFC Junior Football Club policy that all players play in their correct age
group. There is a possibility for exemption in this but such exemption is only granted in conjunction with
the club and with club request to SANFL.
The LFC provides opportunities for children to play football between the ages of 6 and 17.5
In accordance with SANFL Policy, players must be:
• 7 years of age on 1 January of the competition year to participate in the SANFL Juniors
competition; and
• 6 years of age on 1 January of the competition year to participate in the SANFL Minis
competition.
The age group for any player is determined by their age on the first of January in the competition year. (As
an example, a player who is 8 on the first of January will be eligible to play in the Under 9 competition, a
player who is 12 on the first of January will be eligible to play in the Under 13 competition). In instances
where the Club does not field a team in a particular age group, players may be allocated to the next higher
age group (with the exception of the Under 7 & 8 competition).
All players will be placed in their correct age group at the time of registration no matter in what age group
they played in the previous season – any changes to this needs to be approved by the Junior President
and committee. This will not take place until final team nominations have been submitted end of March.
There is criteria around a child playing up, including age & ability. If by chance a child does play up in one
season, it is only for that season and will return to their correct age group the following year. It is also club
policy that no child will continue playing up past under 11s (once they go to full field). It is also noted that
if the team above has the maximum squad size, the younger child automatically is placed in their correct
age group. We will also not hold spots for children to play up as part of the squad for the following year. All
playing up requests are to be sent to the Junior President for assessment with conjunction with the
Coaching Coordinator.
3BOYS & MIXED COMPETITIONS/AGE GROUPS 2021 AGE GROUP Born January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014 *SANFL Mini’s (U7s) Born January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013 - U8 Born January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012 - U9 Born January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011 - U10 Born January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010 - U11 Born January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009 - U12 Born January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2008 - U13 Born January 1, 2007 to December 31, 2007 - U14 Born January 1, 2006 to December 31, 2006 - U15 Born January 1, 2005 to December 31, 2005 - U16 Born July 1, 2003 to December 31, 2004 - U17.5 *Note – All Mini’s players must have completed at least 1 Auskick Program GIRLS COMPETITIONS/AGE GROUPS 2021 AGE Born January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2013 U9 Girls Born January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2011 - U11 Girls Born January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2009 - U13 Girls Born January 1, 2006 to December 31, 2007 - U15 Girls Born January 1, 2005 to December 31, 2005 - U16 Girls Born July 1, 2003 to December 31, 2004 - U17.5 Girls Permanently Playing Down An Age Group As a rule, SANFL will not grant a player permission to play down an age level. Any players seeking an exemption will need to discuss their reasons with the committee and the committee can apply for an exemption to SANFL on the player’s behalf. Season Information SANFL Juniors Round One for this season will commence from Friday 23rd April. We will make all the draws and fixtures available as soon as they are provided to us from the SANFL (this is usually 2 weeks prior to round one commencement – and usually changes can be made up through til round 4). All key dates from the SANFL for the 2021 season can be found here Game Day Start times and venues vary from week to week. Please check the SANFL Juniors web site for up-to-date fixtures. https://sanfl.com.au/juniors/match-info/ All players are expected at the ground a minimum of 30 minutes prior to the game, unless advised differently by the coach. Players should ensure they are ready to play as soon as possible after their arrival at the ground and be ready for warm-ups and their Coach’s instructions. Where possible we would like players to attend game day in their club jacket or other club attire. 4
Important SANFL Junior match day information can be found here:
https://sanfl.com.au/juniors/resources/
Age Group Coach Contact Email
Under 17.5 Todd Mesecke 0403973697 todd.mesecke@parliament.sa.gov.au
Under 15/16 Dan Fouruer danfoureur@gmail.com
Under 14 Red Jeff Sochacki 0408817049 jeff.sochacki@gmail.com
Under 13s Scott Turner 0411625122 scott2704@gmail.com
Kim Forest 0427427728 kim@mightykingdom.com
Under 12s Paul Spanagel 0415684450 pdsjoinery@gmail.com
Gavin Begg 0477316248 gavin-bec@bigpond.com
Under 11s Alex Crisa 0423506567 mrvlt6@gmail.com
Ben Carr 0400563316 benjamin.carr@wspgroup.com.au
Under 10 Age Mel Heatley 0433934471 melheatley_mirra@hotmail.com
Group Delegate
Under 10 Red Matt Heatley 0404036847 mattrheatley@gmail.com
Luke Williams lmwilliams78@outlook.com
Under 10 Blue Daryl Mansfield 0419818987 sa.mainautobrokers@gmail.com
Under 9 Red TBC
Under 9 Blue TBC
Under 8 Red Warren Bullen 0432236067 warren@wbps.com.au
Under 8 Blue TBC
Under 7 Minis TBC
Under 13 Girls Ann Barclay 0414886189 mail@anbarclay.com.au
Gareth Milam 0408 813 119
Under 15 Girls Mark Kerns Mark_kearns@outlook.com
Under 16 Girls Scott Harris 0435242188 bomber1965.sh@gmail.com
Phil Saracino 0408800771 pksaracino@optusnet.com.au
Auskick TBC
Coaches & Team Managers
All Coaches, Team Managers and Committee members are volunteers. All Coaches have a minimum Level
1 AFL coaching accreditation and have to comply with the rules of the SANFL. Coaches, Team Managers and
other support staff must have undertaken a current DHS Working with Children Check and Play By The Rules
Child Protection Certification.
Coaches which have been announced for the 2021 season are as follows; teams that are TBC require
coaches. If this is something you are interested in, please contact the Junior President for more information.
Training
Training commencement dates are at the discretion of the Team Coach. Training times and allocation will
be set by the Junior Coaching Coordinator / Junior President. We will endeavor to have training days / times
locked down by middle of February. With limited access to our Oval until 1st April and with many teams
needing to train, this roster can be a challenge, but for the 2021 season we are aiming to;
5• Increase trainings mid-week for older aged teams and increase training time length.
• To have each age group to train together as a squad not as individual teams.
If you need to leave your child, it is your responsibility to ensure a responsible person has agreed to look
after them in your absence. LFC is a family club and our coaches and volunteers are here to give all children
a good football experience but cannot be responsible for children outside of their involvement in training
or game day.
Parent Involvement
We invite and encourage all parents to participate and share the experiences of football activities with their
children. Involvement within other aspects of the club is also welcomed. Parent membership is encouraged
and is vital for the operational success of the club.
You can help by:
• Setting up the field before training. You can be of great help by arriving 30 minutes early to offer
assistance.
• Help assist coaches with drills during training
• Assist with Fundraising activities
The assistance by parents is welcome at LFC. Please speak to your team manager and or coach to see what
you can assist with.
The club runs on volunteers. You will also be rostered on for duties such as BBQ, canteen, raffles, Friday
night meals, ground set up & goal umpiring throughout the season. Your team manager will organise these
rosters and provide further information.
Game Day Uniform
Guernsey’s - LFC Junior players (U7-U17.5) will be provided a LFC Guernsey before the start of the season.
These are to be worn for games only. All guernseys remain the property of the LFC and must be returned
at the end of each season. Team Managers will keep any up-to-date spreadsheet of tops handed out.
Parents/caregivers are responsible for the reimbursement cost of lost or damaged guernseys. Please do not
make any alterations to the guernseys ie. taking up hems.
Under 8 – Under 17.5 players will require the following additional compulsory uniform items:
• Blue SANFL logo shorts for home games.
• White SANFL logo shorts for away games.
• Red SANFL Logo socks for all games;
• Under 11s Up - Reversible Training top (order portal will open Mid Feb)
Uniform can be purchased from Sportspower at Harbour Town from March 2020
• Mouth guards for use at training and during games – No Mouth guard – No Play
Compression shorts can be worn under SANFL shorts for games (skin coloured only)
Jewellery
The SANFL has a no jewellery policy for player safety. Players are to remove all items including watches,
piercings and jewellery. If the jewellery cannot be removed, please ensure you bring some tape (or sweat
band) to cover it and ensure it remains covered for the entire match.
6Footwear
Players are only allowed to play with football boots with moulded studs. No screw in or metal studs are
allowed. Please remember No Boots are to be worn inside the clubrooms.
Boots, Socks & Shorts box
If you have boots, shorts or socks in good condition that you no longer need, please consider donating to
your club. The club will make these available to other families. We have also set up a Facebook group –
Juniors Buy, swap, sell . (2) Juniors Buy, Swap & Sell | Facebook
Communication
Communication is key to the running of the LFC and particularly the junior teams. Our platforms are
• Website – Link here
• Facebook – Link here
• Email Updates – these will be weekly from the club and also from your team manager, keeping
you up to date with weekly information on rosters, presentations & other information.
Lost Property
Lost property is often collected by Team Managers and Coaches at trainings and games. If you are searching
for an item in particular, first check with your team contacts, then have a look in the lost property box at
the bottom of the stairs in the clubrooms. If you leave something at an opposition venue, you will be
required to contact the club/venue direct.
Please make sure you clearly label your child’s uniform and property.
LFC Merchandise
A wide range of LFC apparel and accessories is available. Merchandise will be available via on-line ordering
for collection from Sportspower at Harbour Town. More information to follow in February.
Sponsorship
There are many expenses connected with running the club and we rely on our own fundraising events and
the support of local businesses. To assist in supporting the many costs of the Club, there are several
sponsorship packages available.
If you know of any business or individual who may be interested in sponsoring the Club, a leaflet outlining
the benefits is available. Contact the Club Junior President or Sponsorship Coordinator for further details.
Club Meals & Presentations
We encourage as many families as possible to stay and enjoy a meal together after training, when it is
offered. This is a great way to start your weekend, get to know other families, and even watch the football
on the big screen! We will endeavor to hold weekly Friday night team presentations / dinners for all our
teams throughout the season, this will be communicated through our weekly email and from team
managers and club.
7Player Commitment and Expectations
All players at LFC are required to acknowledge and accept a playing code of conduct from the club and
SANFL. A core fundamental of player commitment is an expectation on training attendance, behavior,
games, and injury management. We encourage coaches to ensure that players are meeting their expected
commitment levels ad these requirements differ across age groups. If you know in advance of days, you will
not be able to play or train please advise your coach so they can roster you off on those days.
Even if you are rostered off players are asked to attend the match and bring their playing gear, as sickness
or injury may result in a position becoming available before the start of the game. If you are rostered off,
your presence to support your teammates will be appreciated. Also, you may be able to help carrying water
or on score board, these roles are required every week and your support is valued.
To ensure that everyone can get the most out of our games, we expect the following of our players:
• Always play with integrity and according to the rules of the game.
• Show respect to our club (our equipment, our facilities, our values), to our community (our
coaches, teammates, and members) and to yourself (know that you are welcome and valued).
• Respect the umpire’s decision. Never question calls or argue with an official.
• Demonstrate good sportsmanship – respect the opposition, control your temper, shake hands at
the end of the game, applaud good play on both sides and be a positive influence.
• Be a good team player – co-operate with your coach and teammates, arrive on time, attend all
trainings, participate fully, always bring your A-game and have a good attitude.
• Show appreciation towards volunteer coaches, managers, and administrators.
• Do not get drawn in to negative play, stay focused on your influence on the game and let your
actions speak for themselves.
• Respect your teammates – no single player makes a team.
• Attempts to bully, harass, cause physical harm, verbally abuse, degrade, exclude, or belittle have
no place in our club, our community or our game and will not be tolerated.
The club has several Junior Policies that are available to all families and players via the club’s website. In
addition, the SANFL has strict Code of Conduct policies for players who are registered to play in the SANFL
Juniors competition. We ask that all families and players familiarise themselves with the policies linked.
Codes of conduct can be found here
Families and Supporters Expectations
We also have codes of behavior that need to be adhered to for the Families & Supporters. We expect our
players to operate in a team environment and we expect no less from our supporters. Our junior club is
supported by many individuals who volunteer their time to support our kids. A small contribution from
everyone reduces the load and results in a more sustainable club structure.
It is the Lockleys FC expectation that Families and Supporters:
• Remember that children play sport for their enjoyment, not yours.
• Encourage children’s participation, do not force it.
• Encourage children to always participate according to the rules of the game.
• Let their child focus on developing skills, playing the game, and doing their best - take the emphasis
away from winning.
• Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from the game. Never engage in, or
tolerate, offensive, insulting, aggressive or abusive language or behavior.
8• Let the coaches do their jobs and do not confuse the players by giving them different instructions
to those of the coaches.
• Never ridicule, yell at or demean a child for making a mistake or for the team result.
• Show appreciation and respect towards coaches, umpires, officials, and administrators.
• Respect the umpire’s decision, never question their calls, and teach children to do likewise.
• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of their gender, ability, cultural
background, or religion.
• Do not enter the field of play during a game unless prompted by a match official.
• Follow reasonable directions of Ground Officials.
In registering their child to play at the LFC, parents and guardians are confirming their awareness that if
they do not follow the Code, any/all the following actions may be taken by the Club or competition
administrator.
Parents/Supporters may:
• Be required to apologise to parents, the other team, and the umpire.
• Receive a formal warning from the Club.
• Be suspended from attending matches.
• Have their child’s registration cancelled and they will not be provided a refund.
GRIEVANCES & DISPUTE RESOLUTIONS:
If family members, supporters or players have any issues or concerns (such as game day incidents these can
be directed the team manager and or coach in first instance). Team selection, personnel conflicts, club
concerns etc they are asked to direct any initial communication to the Junior President or Junior Committee
in the first instance.
If the issue cannot be resolved at this level, the matter will be escalated through to the LFC Club Executive.
PLEASE NOTE: Parents, supporters and players are respectfully asked not to approach the SANFL directly
without first approaching the Club to have any matters or issues settled at a local level. Direct contact
with SANFL Juniors can result in club penalties and sanctions.
Club Song
It's a grand old flag,
It's a high-flying flag,
It's the emblem for me and for you.
It's the emblem of the team we love,
The team of the Red and the Blue.
Every heart beats true,
For the Red and the Blue,
And we sing this song to you (What do we sing!).
Should old acquaintance be forgot,
Keep your eye on the Red and the Blue.
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