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JUNIOR TEAMS
U16 Training has started! 1/2/2010 You should have received your Welcome letters with notification of training dates at Monmia. The U16 training is scheduled on
Guys we need more of your team mates coming to training, get into them. All practice match teams will be picked from those who could be bothered attending during pre season first! If anyone can't make training please inform Darryl, Bill or Eddie For any further datails, please contact Darryl on 0419 891 388. JUNIOR REGISTRATION DAY 19-Jan-2010 Well it is that time of year again, to get ready for football. This year our Registration day is Saturday the 13th February 2010 at the Taylors Lakes Football Clubrooms. Lionheart Reserve, from 10am till 12 noon. Payment: 1st Child $150.00 We accept cash, cheque and eftpos and payments need to be paid in full by 30th April 2010. Training will start for
A gold coin donation is required as we have to pay for the hire of the facilities. The training sessions will also be held every Thursday at the same times. Orders will be taken for shorts and socks on the Thursday night training sessions. A deposit is required and all items will be ready to be picked up on the 15th April from the Clubroom. We look forward to seeing you and having a wonderfully successful year. If you have any questions or queries please do not hesitate to contact me. Kindest Regards Emma Mackay m 0412 201 309 2010 Junior coaches appointments 29/12/2009
TO ALL PLAYERS AND PARENTS 26/11/2009 Over the last couple of years all under-16 coaches in the league have met with the full Board of Management of the EDFL to review previous season performance and identify any issues and/or concerns in relation to the conduct of our U16 teams. As a result of these discussions, it became apparent that there were numerous reports of inappropriate behaviour, aggression and (in some instances) violence throughout preceding seasons, resulting in various levels of investigation by the EDFL into the conduct of not only players - which in itself is disturbing - but also into the behaviour of parents and/or team supporters. It is the role of the Team Coach and the Coaches Coordinator to manage player behavior throughout the competition and I am pleased to say that the EDFL did not identify a single incident last season in relation to the kids in our under 16 teams. The behaviour of parents and team supporters, however, is outside the scope of our control – it is up to the individual to ensure that they behave in accordance with the principles of courtesy, respect and common decency. I request that all parents and team supporters take the time to read our code of conduct for parents and supporters and ensure that they understand the correct ways in which to raise concerns, issues and grievances should they arise throughout the competition. It is not appropriate, for any reason, for a parent or supporter to be aggressive, intimidating, disrespectful, abusive or bullying to any other parent, supporter, player, umpire, coach, or individual associated with the junior competition. The EDFL has directed all U16 coaches to be pro active in trying to stem any inappropriate behaviour from occurring both on the field and off. We all understand the passion parents have for their children, for the game and for winning - and that sometimes in the heat of the moment the smallest of things may become blown out of proportion and an unacceptable situation occurs. Such situations detract from the spirit of the game, diminish our kid’s enjoyment and send a message to other teams and spectators that we have no respect for each other or for the game of football. We strongly encourage all parents and supporters to get involved with the club and with their children’s teams – but we do not want situations and / or incidents that get out of control. As a parent myself I know I don’t like hearing someone yelling abuse at my son and I am sure that every other parent would feel the same. So before you yell out and verbally abuse an individual player please stop for a second and think of how you would feel if it was your son on the receiving end of insults like “…you’re a little shit”or “…you’re soft” or “…you’re dirty” or whatever might be the case - think how YOU would feel and how YOUR son would feel if it was directed at him. The kids, unfortunately, are not the only ones who cop the abuse. We also have an ongoing problem with abuse towards umpires. Please try and remember that without these guys and girls, WE won’t have a game and our teams could be deregistered from the EDFL competition if we continue to treat them inappropriately. In all the years I have been involved in football I have never known an umpire to change a decision once it has been made – I don’t think you need to be Einstein to realize that they’re not going to change one this week because you yelled abuse at them. SO REALLY what is the point! If you’re having a bad day, don’t take it out on the umpire. They are doing their best and - like all of us at work or school or home - make mistakes now and then. Does anyone call you a maggot or moron at work because YOU have made a mistake? And if they did, would you put up with it? Would you let them and say ‘that’s fair enough’??? Why should our umpires? I know there are some who will say that there isn’t a problem – that this is nonsense. If you are one of these I suggest you should have a good look at what is going on at our games and listen to other people’s comments during the course of the game – then stop think hard about what you have said in the past. I know our supporters are usually good and not over the top and we haven’t had any problems on the field either - just some good hard contests and good football which is what we all like to see. I’d like to see all parents set a high standard in supporting and encouraging not only their own children, but all our kids in the coming year so everyone can enjoy the game at its’ best. Hopefully you can understand what we are asking - the kids will be giving their best and we will give them every chance possible at succeeding if they have the right attitude during training and in how they hold themselves on game days. They are making us proud, so let’s remember we ensure we set a good example to them as their PARENTS!!! Good Luck for the coming year Darryl Maher and Bill Wood
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