WILSTON GRANGE JUNIOR

AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL CLUB

PARENT HANDBOOK 2015

Wilston Grange Juniors Mission Statement

“We are determined to be the junior AFL club of choice for families in the inner north Brisbane

area. A community hub dedicated and committed to educating our junior players in the virtues of

friendship, sportsmanship, respect and loyalty. We will achieve this by providing a structured,

safe, supportive, family friendly environment which facilitates the development of our junior

players’ skills, and encourages them to be the best they can be”.

Club Overview

Wilston Grange JAFC is a junior football club providing junior teams the opportunity to compete

in the Brisbane Junior AFL Competition. The club is managed by the Wilston Grange Junior

Committee and assisted by one subcommittee – The Junior Football Committee. All positions are

held on a volunteer basis, and are duly elected at the AGM held in October each year.

Structure of Club Juniors- Auskick, Under 6’s to Under 17’s – affiliated with AFLBJ (AFL Brisbane Juniors),

Seniors- 19s, Reserves, Seniors part of the QAFL competition and affiliated directly with AFLQ

(AFL Queensland)

AFL 9’s– affiliated with AFLQ through the Senior Club

Masters & Over 45’s–– affiliated with AFL Masters

Each group is a separate legal entity, affiliated with various governing bodies but all work

collaboratively for the benefit of the Wilston Grange Gorillas.

BINSC Wilston Grange Juniors are also part of the Binsc (Brisbane Inner North Sporting Community).

BINSC is a registered non for profit organisation that includes seven individual clubs covering six

different sports across the inner Brisbane community.

BINSC member organisations include:

Wilston Grange Australian Football Club

Wilston Grange Junior Australian Football Club

Cannons Rebels Netball Club

Wilston Grange Triathlon Club

Wilston Grange Softball Club

Stafford Stingers Swimming Club

Wilston North’s Junior Cricket Club,

BINSC works closely with local business, and explores opportunities for its member clubs to

benefit from these relationships.

BINSC is based at Brothers Grange Community Sports Club, Grange, and is continually looking at

ways of improving the facilities to make it one of the most recognisable sporting hubs in the city.

The Junior Committee Members for 2015

Position Name Phone

President Rod Fidler 0419 025 049

Vice President Russell Hanlon 0402 895 230

Treasurer Colin Farquhar 0417 727 744

Club Registrar Jo Jardine 3166 8379

or 0419 711 897

Secretary Rod Harris 0409 413 137

Coaches Co-ordinator Craig Manly 0419 716 921

Committee Members John Hanley

Tim Bensted

Scott McLaughlan

Julia McLaughlan

0418 500 304

0408 980 607

0448 446 810

0412 384 069

Auskick Co-Ordinator Scott Dalton 0401 487 480

Website Co-ordinator Leigh Stevenson 0407 762 073

Club Umpire Co-ordinator Nathan Jardine 0419 711 897

Junior Football Sub-committee for 2015

Position Name Phone

Coaches Co-ordinator Craig Manly 0419 716 921

Junior Co-Ordinator Shaun Munday 0409 592 489

Club Contact Information

AFLBJ Website – www.aflbj.com

Wilston Grange Website– www.gorillas.com.au

Wilston Grange Juniors Email – wilstongrangejuniors@aflbj.com.

Wilston Grange Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/gorillasafc

We are more than happy to take your calls or emails and answer your questions – we

do however, ask you all to remember - we are volunteers with our own families and

commitments. If you reach an answering machine - leave a message and we will get

back to you. If you send an email - we will get to it as soon as we can.

Age Groups

Age groups are dependent upon a child’s year of birth. This is an AFL Policy. For new players

Birth Certificates will need to be sighted and copies taken for registration purposes. For 2015, the

relevant year of birth is as follows:

Competition Age Group Year of Birth Fees

Auskick (Junior) Rules

Under 6 2009 or 2010 $175

Under 8 2007 or 2008

Under 9 2006 $230

Under 10 2005

Under 11 2004 $250

Youth

Competition

Under 12 2003

$295

Under 13 2002

Under 14 2001

Under 15 2000

Under 16 1999

Under 17 1998

Junior Rules Junior Rules are a set of modified rules which apply to Under 6 through to Under 11 age groups. The

emphasis for these groups is on fun and participation by all. The competition will primarily be in the local

vicinity (Northern Brisbane Suburbs).

Under 6’s – All participants in Under 6’s MUST have participated in an Auskick Program or be

registered with an Auskick Program. It will involve skill development drills and games followed by

a shortened game each week.

Under 8’s to Under 11’s - participate in modified rules game. Rules set by the AFL at a National

Level.

Youth Competition (Under 12 to Under 17) – children participating in the youth competition are

playing full AFL Rules, playing for competition points, and possibly for a premiership.

Youth competitions will cover the Greater Brisbane Region from Elimbah to Jimboomba.

Fees Wilston Grange is a Not-for-profit organisation. The fees collected each year cover a number of

items which include but are not restricted to:-

Affiliation with AFLBJ – incorporating Insurance Cover for the players,

Team photos,

Trophies and pennants,

Club shirts (new members only),

Game day equipment – Jerseys, matchballs, posts & padding, umpires, first aid,

timekeeping, equipment

Training equipment – footballs, cones, markers, bibs, bags,

Ground Fees

Team Fees – payable to AFLBJ

Fees are payable in full by the End of April each year. Should any family be experiencing financial

difficulties, we ask that you contact the Registrar, Treasurer or other Committee Members to make

alternative arrangements.

Season Start Dates

Junior s (Under 6 to Under 11) – weekend of May 2nd.

Youth (Under 12 to 17) – Grading Games weekend of 22nd

March.

Team Photo’s

These are taken in May-June

Players must wear blue club shorts and club socks.

Jerseys will be made available by team managers for purposes of photos.

Team Photos to be distributed at Trophy Nights.

Included in your Fees.

Gorilla Year Book

Otherwise referred to as the “Gorilla” our year book includes:

Reports from various members of the executive committee.

Player Profile - each Coach provides a brief profile of each player.

Player Career Statistics - reflects players achievements throughout the current and previous

seasons as provided by Team Managers on the weekly team sheets).

Trophy Nights Juniors 6 – 11s

Held in Late August/Early September

Player will receive a trophy/medallion & a team photo.

Presentations will conclude with either a sausage sizzle or pizza night.

Youth 12 – 17s

The youth trophy night has been booked for the 10 October 2015 at Kedron Wavell Services Club.

This evening will be a Formal Presentation for the youth players. It will include:

Dinner – Trophy presentation of team awards & club awards.

Each player will receive a pennant and a team photo.

Every player is required to wear the club shirt and black pants and black shoes.

Team Uniforms

Jerseys

Jerseys form part of the Team Kit. Players are provided with a jersey each game day to change into

and return to the Team Kit at the end of the game. Washing of the entire kit will be rostered

through various families of the team during the season.

Shorts/Socks

Team Shorts and Socks are to be purchased by Parents. Wilston Grange are currently working on

an agreement with BLK for supply of our Gorillas gear. Shorts and socks will be available at the

Club, please wait until advised by the Club that Stock has arrived.

Under 6’s to Under 11’s are required to wear Club Socks and the Blue Club Shorts at all

games.

Under 12’s to Under 16’s will be required to purchase Club Socks, both Blue and White

Club Shorts. The Blue Shorts to be worn at home games, the white at away games.

It is essential that players are wearing the correct uniform – the Club can be fined by the

League for playing players out of Club Uniform.

Changes to Club Shorts – Club shorts are changing style. This change has been introduced by

the Brisbane Juniors for all clubs. Player may use the old design of shorts for the duration of

season 2015. By 2016 the new style must be worn by all players.

Club Shirts

All players will be issued with a Club for the 2015 Season. These are currently under being

manufactured and will be available early May.

Under 6-10 – Sublimated Gorillas T-Shirt

Under 11 – 17 – Gorillas Polo Shirt

Training and Game Day Expectations Training

Junior Rules Teams: The junior teams are scheduled to train one night per week, typically this

has been between 5.00pm to 6.00pm although it does depend on ground availability, scheduling is

currently being finalised. Training for Junior Teams may be any of Tuesday, Wednesday and

Thursday Nights.

Training is predominantly skill based. Parent participation is strongly encouraged on training

nights. The drills often run more effectively when there are more adults assisting.

Youth Teams: The youth teams train twice a week for between 1 & 1 ½ hours. The specific nights

will depend upon ground utilisation and the individual voaches preferences. Nights could be any

combination of nights between Monday and Friday.

With Training Space at such a premium at Wilston Grange the Committee is actively working on

long term additional training space solutions, however, these are unlikely to be finalised for

training during the 2015 season. Alternative, short term solution are being negotiated and these

may result in some teams needing to travel to alternative venues for some training sessions.

Game Day

Each coach/team will have a preference for the amount of time players should be arriving at their

designated fields before the game starting time. As a general rule junior players should expect to

arrive at the field at least 30 minutes prior to start time. For youth players that requirement is more

likely to be 1 hour prior to the start time.

This time is essential for a number of reasons:

Team Managers and players have paperwork which needs to be completed prior to the start

of the game,

Coaches will brief the team and for the junior teams coaches will sort out armbands, and

may consult with opposition teams to allow for even team numbers.

Jerseys are distributed.

Players warm up before taking the field.

When the team is playing at home the fields may also need to be set up.

Umpires will check boots and finger nails prior to commencement of each game.

Code of Behaviour

Junior Sport is and should always be about the child. As parents it is difficult not to get

“overenthusiastic” about a game where your child is involved, but it is just as important to ensure

that our children are getting the right message.

AFL has introduced a number of programs targeting the sideline behaviour at junior sporting

matches – these include the “Kids First” and “We’re not playing for Sheep Stations”. Wilston

Grange supports both of these concepts and endeavours to adhere to the Code of Conduct agreed

to by every parent when they register their child in the Brisbane Juniors Competition.

Just to remind us all what we agreed to below is the “Code of Conduct” included on the back of

the Brisbane Juniors Registration Form or as part of the Terms and Conditions when you

completed your online registration.

Volunteers/Rosters

Wilston Grange Juniors is no different to any other junior sporting club around as we rely entirely

on volunteers. Every week there are a number of jobs that must be carried out – each team will

have a roster for all the required tasks – we ask that you make it your responsibility to ensure you

know when you are rostered on to carry out a task. The more people that chip in, the easier it is for

everyone – including the children. We all want to see our kids play – so remember if you shirk

your responsibility by not carrying out a rostered task it probably means someone else is missing

their child’s game.

The tasks differ depending upon the age group that your child plays – as they get older more

volunteers are required for each game. Some roles are only required when the team is playing at

home and some are required for every game. If you have any difficulties in performing your

nominated roster – please discuss this with the team manager as soon as possible – don’t leave it

until the morning of the game – this is guaranteed to create unnecessary stress for managers and

other parents alike.

Role U6 to U10 U11 to U17

Coach X X

TeamManager X X

Ground Marshall (home games only) X X

First Aid (Home games only)

Juniors (Applied First Aid)

Youth (Sports Trainer – if available)

X X

Time Keeper

Juniors (home games only)

Youth (all games)

X X

Goal Umpire (all Games) X X

Boundary Umpire (all Games) X

Water Carrier (all Games) X

Runner (all Games) X

Canteen (if required) X X

Jerseys (all games) X X

Oranges and Lollies (all games) X X

Coach – each coaches must be accredited through AFLQ with varying levels of accreditation

depending upon the age group they are coaching. The Club assists with this.

Team Managers – the Team Managers carries out a number of functions in relation to the

team. They complete all the required paperwork to ensure that the game can be played, prepare

rosters and co-ordinate volunteers. The managers are the point of contact about anything that

happens on the sidelines. On field issues are usually the domain of the coach.

Ground Marshall – The Ground Marshall has a number of responsibilities – it is strongly

recommended that each team find a parent who is prepared to take this role on a weekly basis.

The Ground Marshall will receive a AFL BJ’s Ground Marshall Checklist from the Umpire and

will be responsible for completing it. This form outlines the requirements of the Ground Marshall

in more detail.

The Ground Marshall duties include but are not limited to.

inspect the ground prior to the commencement of the game to ensure that the field is safe to

play on;

completes the checklist when inspecting the field;

addresses any issues relating to the behaviour of supporters.

the only means of contact with the Game Umpire – any communication from Coaches,

Managers or any other person must go through the Ground Marshall.

Take care of the umpire – escorting on an off field, taking drinks at the breaks and will

need to be in attendance with the umpire should there be a report during the game.

A detailed job description for the Ground Marshall is included in each Managers Kit. (If there are

two games happening on the same field – usually Under 6 to Under 10 – only one Ground

Marshall is required between the two games)

First Aid - Each club is responsible for providing First Aid at every home game. A game cannot

commence without the presence of a registered qualified First Aid Officer. At Wilston Grange

there are two different types of First Aid Officer, for Under 6’s to Under 11’s the First Aid Officer

is a Club Volunteer who has current Applied First Aid Qualifications or higher and registered with

the League. If you hold qualifications please let your team manager know so that you can be added

to the register. The Club provides First Aid Training for anyone wishing to undertake the role of

First Aid Officer. For the Youth Teams, league requirements are a minimum of Applied First Aid,

however, the type and nuture of injuries differs significantly– for this reason the club engages the

services of a Sports Trainer wherever possible, including the development of our own parents to

the level will appropriate skills.

Timekeepers – Timekeepers are required for all games. For junior teams – Timekeeping is done

from the sidelines with stopwatches and gas horn. Where more than one game is on the field at the

same time – teams will be encouraged to run with a single timekeeper. For the Youth Teams

timekeeping will be carried out in Timekeepers booth using the field siren and stopwatches

provided in team kit.

Goal Umpires – A set of Flags are provided with each team kit. A Goal Umpire is provided by

both home and visiting team. For Youth Games – Goal Umpires must be adults.

Boundary Umpires – A Boundary Umpire is provided by each youth team for every Game.

This role is handled at the discretion of each team. Some teams will use the same volunteer or a

small group of volunteers for each game, others share the role around. Boundary Umpires must

wear bibs included as part of the team kit and wear closed in shoes. Whistles will also be part of

the team’s kits. Teams may split the field running two boundary umpires per side, both must wear

bib and have whistle.

Water Carrier – Each Youth Team must provide its own water carrier – they must wear the

water carrier bibs included in the team kit and wear closed in shoes. Where possible the team will

have chin sipper water bottles which will be used by the water carriers. Water carriers may only

enter the field of play after a goal has been scored or at other official stop in play (eg first aid

stoppage, retrieval of ball from outside ground. Water Carriers are NOT permitted in the coach’s

box.

Runner – The Youth Teams require a runner to assist the coach in sending messages to the

players on the field. This role will usually be taken on by one parent or a small group of parents.

The runner must be wearing the provided bib and closed in shoes. Runners must deliver message

from coach and return to coach’s box immediately. They must not remain on the field to “coach”

players.

Canteen – Assistance may be required at different times during the year to man the canteen.

Teams will be notified when this is the case.

Jerseys – A roster will be provided for each family to take their turn to wash the team Jerseys.

Jerseys will be taken home at the end of the game one weekend and returned at the beginning of

the next game. If the team kit is incomplete when you are washing the gear, please make sure you

contact your team manager so that the missing Jersey/armbands can be located or replaced in time

for the next game.

Oranges/lollies – For the Under 8’s and the Auskick Rules Teams – parents generally take turns

in providing Oranges for the half time break. Some teams also extend to providing a bag of red

frogs or snakes for the end of each game. Rosters relating to the oranges depend upon the

preferences of each team. Many teams usually roster Jerseys and Oranges together – parents take

home the Jerseys one weekend and return them the next along with the oranges and lollies, others

will roster them separately. Please become familiar with the roster of your team.

Canteen

The Canteen is now operating in the Club House – assistance may be required at various times

throughout the season to support larger crowds – parents are expected to assist with this task when

called for.

Communication

During the season the club produces a newsletter in electronic format. This will be emailed to all

families and may include things like, upcoming events, match reports and general club news. Also

club members can look at our web-site and also like our Facebook page to get updates.

Communications within the teams will depend on the individual team management preferences.

Some will communicate by email, others by SMS or phone calls, some may hand out notices at

training. It is important that you become familiar with your teams preferred communication

methods. Game times can change from one week to the next – this means you need to check your

messages and be sure that you have the most up to date information. The draw for your team can

also be viewed on the AFLBJ website at any time.

During the off season the newsletter will be issued on an as needed basis.

Club Functions/Fundraising

During the course of the season there will be a number of fundraising functions. These events will

be organised in conjunction with the Seniors, Masters and the Juniors. When advertised we do ask

for your support, all proceeds from these fundraisers are returned to the club for the benefit of the

players and to assist in improving the facilities.

Teams may also hold social events during the course of the year; these decisions will be made on a

team by team basis in consultation with parents.

Other Items

Extracts from AFLBJ 2015 Rules and Regulations.

Ground Locations

Under 6’s to Under 11’s – These teams will play games only in the Northern Suburbs. Typically,

our draws have included clubs such as Ferny Grove, Kedron, Everton, The Gap, Zillmere, Mayne,

Sandgate, Aspley – depending upon the teams nominated in each age group.

Under 12’s to Under 17’s – will play games anywhere within the Brisbane Juniors Region – this

includes from Maroochydore in the North, to Ipswich in the West, Beenleigh in the South,

Redlands in the East. Which teams and where you travel will depend upon what teams have been

included in the division into which your team has been graded.

Name Address Map Ref.

Alexandra Hills - Keith Surridge Park Keith Surridge Park Alexandra Hills 4161 K15 184

Aspley - Brendale (No.1 Oval)

South Pine Sporting Complex Eatons Crossing Road /

South Pine Road Brendale 4500 G12 108

Aspley - Graham Road 50 Graham Road Carseldine 4034 J1 119

Beenleigh - Dauth Park Alamein Street Beenleigh 4207 D20 264

Burpengary - Moreton Bay Central Sports Complex No.1 Aquatic Centre Drive Burpengary 4505

Calamvale - Calamvale Community College 2533 Beaudesert Road Calamvale 4116 F1 240

Carindale - Belmont Primary 79 Scrub Road Carindale 4152 A6 182

Chelmer - Western Districts Oval Oxley Road East Chelmer 4068

Collingwood Park - Redbank Plains Recreational Reserve

Redbank Plains Recreational Reserve Moreton Avenue

Redbank Plains 4301 Q10 235

Coorparoo - Giffin Park Giffin Park Coorparoo 4151 C16 24

Darling Downs - Baker Street Oval Baker Street Toowoomba 4350

Darling Downs - Harristown Park Harristown Park Toowoomba 4350

Darling Downs - Heritage Oval Stuart Street North Toowoomba 4350

Darling Downs - Kratzke Oval Highgrove Road Highfields 4352

Darling Downs - Rockville Oval Rockville Oval Toowoomba 4350

Elimbah - Elimbah Sports Ground Elimbah Sports Ground Rose Creek Road Elimbah 4516

Everton - Enoggera Memorial Park Enoggera Memorial Park Enoggera 4051 Q6 138

Fassifern - Kalbar Showgrounds Kalbar Connection Road Kalbar 4309

Ferny Grove Tramway Street Ferny Grove 4055 L4 137

Forest Lake - C J Greenfield Complex CJ Greenfield Complex Richlands 4077 E20 198

Greater Springfield

Springfield Central State High School Springfield Central

4300

Greater Springfield - Woodcrest College Woodcrest State College Springfield 4300

Griffith Moorooka - Alexander Park Alexander Park Moorooka 4105 N2 199

Ipswich - Ivor Marsden Memorial Sports Centre Ivor Marsden Memorial Park Amberley 4306

Jimboomba - Glen Logan Park Cusack Lane & Henderson Road Jimboomba 4280 E15 302

Jindalee - Jindalee Recreational Reserve Jindalee Recreational Reserve Jindalee 4074 K19 177

Kedron - EK (Ted) Anderson Oval 78 Sixth Avenue Kedron 4031 D4 140

Kenmore - Akuna Oval Hepworth Street Chapel Hill 4069 A11 178

Logan - Tansey Park Tansey Park Logan City 4128 F4 263

Maroochydore Multisports Complex No.1 Oval Fishermens Road Maroochydore 4558

Mayne - Oxenham Park Duke Street Nundah 4012 N1 140

Moggill - Bellbowrie Sport & Recreation Club Sugarwood Street Bellbowrie 4070 J13 196

Morningside - Jack Esplen Oval Hawthorne Park Morningside 4171 H16 20

Mt Gravatt - Dittmer Park Dittmer Park Upper Mount Gravatt 4122 C7 201

Narangba - Findlay Street Sportsfields (No.1 Oval) 52 Findlay Street Burpengary 4505 F14 68

Name Address Map Ref.

North Lakes - St Benedicts Catholic Primary St Benedicts Close Mango Hill 4509 A8 90

Park Ridge - Park Ridge High School 236 Crest Road Park Ridge 4125 B13 260

Pine Rivers Swans - Rob Akers Reserve Robert G Akers Reserve Strathpine 4500 C11 99

Redcliffe - Rothwell Park 25 McGahey Street Rothwell 4022 E18 80

Redland - Ern & Elma Dowling Park 325 Colburn Avenue Victoria Point 4165 F2 226

Redland - Tidbowl Park Ern Dowling Sportsfiled Victoria Point 4165 F2 226

Redland Bay - Redland Bay Primary Gordon Road Redland Bay 4165 G17 226

Rochedale - Rochedale State School Rochedale Primary Rochedale 4123 F20 202

Sandgate - Lemke Road Oval 120 Lemke Road Taigum 4018 E12 110

Sandgate - No.2 Oval 120 Lemke Road Taigum 4018 E12 110

Sherwood Chelmer Street East Chelmer 4068 K10 178

Springwood - Lowe Oval Lowe Oval Underwood 4119 C13 222

The Gap - The Gap High School The Gap State High School The Gap 4061

Wests Juniors - Oakman Park Oakman Park Toowong 4066 P20 158

Wilston Grange Babarra Street Stafford 4053 M7 139

Wynnum 300 Kianawah Road Wynnum West 4178 N6 162

Yeronga - Leyshon Park Leyshon Park Yeronga 4104 K8 179

Zillmere - O'Callaghan Park O'Callaghan Park, Zillmere Road Zillmere 4034 F3 120

Rules and Regulations

Club Song

Good old Wilston Grange Forever,

We know how to play the game,

Side by Side we stick together,

To uphold the Gorilla’s Name.

Hear the barrackers a shouting

As all good barrackers should

The Premiership is a cake walk

For the Red, the White and the Blue.

(Sung to the tune of the Collingwood Club Song)

Players are encouraged to learn the club song.

All Junior Teams will sing the song as they leave the playing field.

Youth teams enjoy renditions in the Dressing Rooms after a win.