Lane Cove Cats Junior AFL Club • We offer the opportunity for children to participate in the game of Australian Football in a fun and safe environment. • We encourage the efforts of all players, coaches, umpires and volunteers and we will recognise and reward all efforts. • We believe in player rotation to ensure all players are given the chance to participate and experience all positions on the ground. • We promote a positive, family-friendly environment welcoming all parents and volunteers to the club. • It is mandatory that all coaches, players, parents and supporters adhere to the club’s Code of Conduct 100% volunteer run
Code of Conduct Players code of conduct • Play by the rules • Never argue with an umpire or other official • RESPECT Parents, supporters & officials • Remember that you are there for the participants to enjoy the game • Encourage participation, but don’t force it http://www.lanecovecats.com/about-lane-cove-cats/code-of-conduct/
What we offer Auskick • Auskick program provides boys and girls (aged 5 to 8) with a fun and safe Australian Football experience that serves as an introduction to the game. Junior Competition • For boys and girls aged 8 to 17 • Competitions are generally held on Sunday am, with some Friday night games. AFL9s • Join the adults playing the modified game at Blackman Park during the spring and summer seasons.
Club Structure President Vice President Director of Coaching Junior Auskick Director of Treasurer Secretary Operations Coordinator Coordinators Coordinator Volunteers Head Ground BBQ/Canteen Sponsorship Trainers/Coaches Youth Girls Assistants Registrar Manager manager manager Events Marketing Child protection Property Steward Boys Committee Manager officer Positions still vacant
Facilities
Club Policies • Create an environment that allows kids to have fun playing Aussie Rules • Play with mates • Training at convenient times • Match requirements • Use of zone in younger age groups • Player rotation • Kids must wear a mouth-guard • Training is important, but not mandatory • Respect and Responsibility • Meet legal requirements (ie Working With Children)
Key Dates Date Event 29 Mar Auskick Week 1 29 Mar Juniors jersey presentation 1 Apr AFL Sydney Juniors draw released 5 Apr Juniors Round 1 12/19 Apr Easter/school holiday bye 6/7 Jun Representative carnival 9 Aug Auskick Gala Day 16 Aug Juniors U9/10 Gala Day 6 Sep Juniors Grand Final
Club Fundraising • Main Sponsors • Belle Property • Lane Cove Orthodontics, Apple Dental • Gillard Consulting, Avionic Limited • Fundraising events • Soiree • Sports Legends Lunch • Other revenue sources • Grants • Canteen/BBQ • Club merchandise
LCC Player Pathway Auskick Juniors Youth Football Seniors Ages 5-8 Ages 9-12 Ages 13-17 Ages 18+ Mixed AFL Sydney Youth Boys Juniors (Macquarie (U13-U17) (U9-U12) Uni) Club Auskick Alliance (5-8ys, plus with U8s comp) North Ryde Youth Girls Girls Youth Girls (U18 @ (U10, U12) (U14 & U16) Macquarie Uni)
NAB AFL Auskick • Super fun game-based activities that kids absolutely love. Less intricate footy drills, more exciting games with a footy twist tailored for different skill levels. • Non-contact activities using footballs and round balls of all different sizes so kids can participate and safely grow to their individual needs. • Auskick is inclusive for everyone aged 5-12 at any ability to play.
Auskick 2.0
Auskick @ LCC • Round 1 – Sunday 29th March • Time – 7:40am (kick to kick) for 8am start, until 9am • Location – Blackman Park (Lloyd Rees Dr, Lane Cove West) • Uniforms – you will be allocated a Jumper, Shorts and Socks on Round 1. The socks will be yours to keep however the Jumper and Shorts will need to be returned at the end of the season. • Shoes/Boots – Either sports shoes or football boots are fine, it is your choice what you want your child to play in. • Activity Helpers – It doesn’t matter about your level of skill and the more parents involved the easier it is as we are a Club run be volunteers..
Auskick @ LCC Teams are set up into three main groups Team Giants Ages 5-6 Team Swans Ages 6-7 Team Cats Ages 7-8
Auskick U8 • To provide children a fun, safe and positive experience through an Auskick program. • Emphasis on development of basic game specific skills (kicking, handballing, marking, teamwork and keeping ones feet). • The U8 Program provides an introduction to basic match play in preparation for U9’s football.
Juniors Junior Football is the next step for kids who are • ready to move on from NAB AFL Auskick or other introductory school and/or community programs. • I t’s the perfect environment for kids to have fun learning through play, make new friends and create memories that last a lifetime. • Rules of matches are modified so children can continue to develop their skills in an enjoyable, safe atmosphere.
Mixed Junior (Boys) U9 U10 U11 U12 U13 U14 U15 U17 69 teams 68 teams 54 teams 46 teams 38 teams 38 teams 23 teams 29 teams City City City Division 1 Division 1 Division 1 Division 1 Division 1 Div 1 & 2 City Division Division North North Div 1, 2 & Division 2 Division 2 Division 2 2/3 Red 2/3 Red 3 Division 3 North North Division Division South White Division 3 Division 3 West West 2/3 White 2/3 White Division 3 South South Red
Youth Girls U10YG U12YG U14YG U16YG U18YG 18 teams 26 teams 32 teams 22 teams 17 teams Red Division 1 Division 1 Division 1 Division 1 White Division 2 Red Division 2 Red Division 2 Red White Division 2 White
Teams in 2020 Mixed Juniors/Boys Girls • 2 x Under 9 • 1 x Under 10 • 2 x Under 10 • 1 x Under 12 • 1 x Under 11 • 1 x Under U14 • 1 x Under 12 • 1 x Under 13 (JV) • 1 x Under 14 (JV) • 1 x Under 15 (JV)
Boys Teams Group/Team Name Contact Coaching Coordinator Paul Schofield coaching@lanecovecats.com U9 Age Coordinator ? u9@lanecovecats.com U9 Blicavs U9 Cockatoo Damien Kiley/Drew Spiden U10 Coordinator Tony Evers u10@lanecovecats.com U10 Selwood Tony Evers U10 Hawkins Kristen Pimipini U11 Ablett Roger Moten/Mic Lumley u11@lanecovecats.com U12 Duncan ? u12@lanecovecats.com U13 JV TBA u13jv@lanecovecats.com U14 JV TBA u14jv@lanecovecats.com U15 JV Matt Wilson u15jv@lanecovecats.com
Girls Teams Group/Team Name Contact Youth Girls Coordinator Greg Byrne girls@lanecovecats.com U10YG Ivan Bate u10yg@lanecovecats.com U12YG Daniel Hynes u12yg@lanecovecats.com U14YG Jemma Thorp u14yg@lanecovecats.com U16 JV ?
Training • All training is conducted at Blackman Park • We have access on • Wed: B2 17:00-18:30 & SCO 17:00-18:00 • Thu: SCO 17:00-18:30 • Fri: SCO 18:00-20:00 • Training times will be flexible, driven by coach and player availability.
Training • Youth Girls: Wed 17:00-18:00 @ B2 • older age sessions may extend by 30mins • Boys • Under 9/10: Thu 17:00-18:00 @ SCO • Under 11: Wed 17:00-18:00 @ SCO • Joint Venture teams • Decided by each team • ELS or SCO
Specialised Coaching • Friday sessions at Blackman Park will be held for any player looking to get more specialized coaching • Guest coaches from Swans and Giants will attend from time to time, as well as AFL Development Coaches.
Game day operations • Ground set up • Ground Manager • Canteen • Scoreboard • Volunteers • Goal umpires • Boundary umpires • Team management
Communications • Website • Newsletter (Rushed Behind) • Email • TeamApp
LCC Player Pathway Auskick Juniors Youth Football Seniors Ages 5-8 Ages 9-12 Ages 13-17 Ages 18+ Club Mixed AFL Sydney Juniors (Macquarie (U9-U12) Uni) Alliance Auskick with (5-8ys, plus U8s comp) North Youth Girls Girls (U18 @ (U10, U12) Ryde Macquarie Uni)
Retention drops significantly in Youth Age Groups The below table outlines the player registrations for Sydney Harbour . The predicted figures for 2020 are based on the average increase/decrease in each age group factoring in 2017 to 2018 and 2018 to 2019 seasons. 2019* predicted 2017 2018 2020* predicted 841 893 897 ** U10 824 833 (-1%) 871 (-2%) 884 (-1.5%) U11 701 819 (-1%) 760 (-9%) 827 (-5%) U12 588 594 (-15%) 682 (-17%) 638 (-16%) U13 511 507 (-14%) 502 (-15%) 583 (-14.5%) U14 461 402 (-21%) 431 (-15%) 412 (-18%) U15 307 335 (-27%) 317 (-21%) 328 (-24%) U16 288 285 (-16%) 253 (-25%) 252 (-20.5%) U17
There is a reliance on Club Alliances & Joint Ventures U13 U14 U15 U17 2019 Numbers No. of Divisions 5 3 3 3 No. of Teams (across all divisions) 37 23 22 25 Stand Alone Teams 32 14 14 17 Joint Venture Teams 1 1 2 0 Club Alliance Teams 4 8 6 8 JV & CA As a % of the Comp 2019 13% 39% 36% 32% JV & CA As a % of the Comp 2018 28% 25% 25% 38% JV & CA As a % of the Comp 2017 29% 33% 35% 45%
By-Laws Audible obscenities or sledging by players can result in blue • card, or suspension. Teams can have premiership points deducted for breaking • by-laws. Umpires are sacrosanct. Only the ground manager is allowed • to approach an umpire They are restrictions around player movement between • teams within a club.
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