Newtown Swans JAFC Season 2010

Note:  we are still looking for players in our Under 16, Under 9 and Auskick teams.  Please let us know ASAP if you are interested.

TRAINING

Training has now commenced for all players.  Training is held at Alan Davidson Oval (Sydney Park Rd, Alexandria) at the following times:

·       Auskick (U5 – U8):  Wednesdays 5pm – 6pm

·       U9 & U10s: Wednesdays 5pm – 6.30pm

·       U11 & U12s: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5pm – 6:30pm

·       U14s & U16s: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6pm – 7:30pm

In the case of wet weather your team manager will notify you when training is called off.

Over the Easter holidays the following will apply:

·       Auskick: Wednesday 31 March and Wednesday 14 April (no training 7 April)

·       U9 & U10s: Wednesday 31 March and Wednesday 14 April (no training 7 April)

·       U11 & U12s: Tuesday 30 March and Thursday 15 April (no training in week 5 - 9 April)

·       U14s & U16s: Tuesday 30 March, Tuesday 13 April and Thursday 15 April (no training in week 5 - 9 April)

Normal training times will apply after the school holidays.

BALL UP for ROUND 1

Saturday 17 April (Auskick - U12) at Alan Davidson Oval (all teams)

·       Auskick (Under 5 - 7) at 8.15am

·       Auskick Under 8 at 9.00am

·       Under 9 (all teams) at 10.00am

·       Under 10 (all teams) at 11.00am

·       Under 11 at 12.15pm

·       Under 12 at 1.30pm

Note: All players should be at the ground 45 minutes prior to the commencement of their game or 30 minutes for Auskick players.

Sunday 18 April (Under 14 & Under 16) - the draw is yet to be finalised.  You will be advised by your team manager as soon as the fixture is known.

The remainder of the draw will be communicated as soon as it is finalised by the AFL.

REGISTRATION

Many players are still to register.  This is important for ensuring insurance purposes and team communication.  Registration for this season has been frozen at last year’s rate of $120 per child ($10 discount for each subsequent child registered at the same time).  This includes all playing costs and uniform (exc. boots and mouthguards)

You can register in person (only cash or cheque payments) at training.  Please see registrar Anita O'Connell.

UNIFORMS & BACKPACKS

This year we are going green!  Where possible we would ask you to "recycle" your shorts and socks from last season.  Replacements for socks and shorts worn out, lost or too small will be available, as well as for new players (or those just wishing to have a new uniform) however we would ask you to consider "recycling" current uniforms where possible, as each year we end up with a large number of discarded items that are generally in good condition.  Items that are too small can also be brought back to "recycle" and be used by younger players.

Backpacks supplied by the AFL are available for all players in the Auskick program (Under 5 - under 8).  These will be available at training to registered players at training on Wednesday 31 March and Wednesday 14 April.

In the first instance please contact your team manager if you have any questions, or call the club phone (0428 425 905).

Regards

Steve Black                       

President

Jon Dyster                                               

Auskick, Under 9 and 10's Coordinator

Chris Venville

Football Manager