1. 2017 BJFL Season Launch Welcome!

2. 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

4. AFL Central Victoria Commission
CHRIS HARRINGTON
AFL Central Victoria Commission

5. AFL Central Victoria Regional General Manager
CAROL CATHCART
AFL Central Victoria Regional General Manager

10. NORM SHEAHAN & KALLEN GEARY
AFL Central Victoria Junior Football Academy

11. HAYLEY TREVEAN AFL Central Vic Female Ambassador
(AFL Women’s Superstar)

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. 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
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

15. Team Manager Kits Your TEAM will receive kits which contain:
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.

16. 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 to outlining the details is required.

17. 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)

18. 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

19. Bendigo Umpires Association – Director of Coaching
DEAN GOODRIDGE
Bendigo Umpires Association – Director of Coaching

20. AFL Victoria Football Development Manager
SHANE KOOP
AFL Victoria Football Development Manager

21. Don’t underestimate the impact a coach has in the life of a footballer
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

23. Focuses for Junior Coaching
Fun safe learning environments
(children learn when they are having fun and exploring)
Skill development
(children need to feel success to stay engaged)
Fairness
(let the players explore all positions on the ground and equal playing time – 3 quarter policy)
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)

24. AFL Victoria - Level 1 Coaching Course
Date: Sunday April 30, 2017 Location: La Trobe University, Bendigo Cost: $190 A mid season course will be conducted if demand requires (minimum of 20 required).

25. Free Coaching Seminars
Coaching Female Football – Wednesday 17th May, 2017
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
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.

26. Coaching Reaccreditation
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

27. (03) or Shane Koop Football Development Manager AFL Central Victoria