Southern Football League

[norwood8]

Ex Berri and Westies junior superstar Marty Barber to OSBLFC.

[happilyretired]

Hey guys,

seems pretty quiet in here still! Now the clearance 'window' has opened are clubs going to start putting them in or hold off and not give anything away?

[norwood8]

[Bluedemon]

THE Southern Football League will give umpires blue cards to stop play under a new strategy to stamp out abuse in its mini league matches.
The new strategy similar to the red and yellow card system in soccer comes after the SFL cancelled three junior carnivals last season because of widespread abuse of its umpires.
SFL president Craig Warman said the league's committee, formed at the end of last season to tackle the abuse, had adopted a "zero tolerance" policy heading into this season.
"We're going to be introducing a system, similar to the red and yellow card system in soccer, where if an umpire shows a blue card the game will be immediately stopped and the two co-ordinators from both clubs will go on to the field and investigate the problem," Mr Warman said.
"If it gets to the stage where two blue cards are shown in one game, the game will be stopped and the SFL will investigate.
"There will be a zero tolerance policy in regards to this sort of behaviour and if people continue to behave in that manner, they will no longer be part of the SFL."
The SFL's board of directors called off last year's under-12, under-10 and under-8 carnivals, which were set to be staged at Lonsdale Lions and Hackham football clubs in August.
They cancelled the carnivals after widespread abuse of umpires.
Mr Warman said the league planned to reintroduce the mini league carnivals this year, but would exclude clubs reported for bad behaviour throughout the season.

[Dutchy]

Also the carnivals will be on 3 seperate Sundays.

Dont mind the blue card, although doesnt seem like there will be a meeting of all coaches/managers/coordinators at the beginning of the season. Would have made sense to lay down the law IMO.

[afc9798]

Also the carnivals will be on 3 seperate Sundays.

Dont mind the blue card, although doesnt seem like there will be a meeting of all coaches/managers/coordinators at the beginning of the season. Would have made sense to lay down the law IMO.

Wouldn't have thought it necessary to lay down the law after last year where it was made clear to all clubs up to President level, what was required in terms of the abuse issue and behavioural issues, although it certainly wouldn't hurt to reinforce with new co-ordinators, coaches etc. I guess they're leaving that up to the individual clubs to control.

[1919]

Also the carnivals will be on 3 seperate Sundays.

Dont mind the blue card, although doesnt seem like there will be a meeting of all coaches/managers/coordinators at the beginning of the season. Would have made sense to lay down the law IMO.

SFL Junior committe have pretty much laid down the law. They held a compulsory meeting for all clubs in October last year where presentations were given on each of the following policy documents. I'm sure all clubs are now well aware of requirements for themselves, parents and spectators. Seems to me clubs would logically pass this information onto relevant stakeholders and ensure everyone behaves according to the rules.

1. S.F.L. Parent/Spectator Rule Breach Policy
2. S.F.L. Mini League Club Coordinators Duties and Responsibilities
3. S.F.L. Club Coaches Code of behaviours
4. S.F.L. Club Runner Position Description.
5. S.F.L. – Club Player Play Down Form
6. S.FL. – Club Player Play Up Form
7. S.F.L. Club Team Nomination Form
8. S.F.L. Club Parent Mentor Umpire Program.
9. S.F.L. Junior Player Rotation Policy.
10. S.F.L. Alcohol & Smoke Free Policy at Junior Games and Training sessions.

[Waterboy]

Also the carnivals will be on 3 seperate Sundays.

Dont mind the blue card, although doesnt seem like there will be a meeting of all coaches/managers/coordinators at the beginning of the season. Would have made sense to lay down the law IMO.

Seems that it is happening Dutchy, this just arrived in the inbox. There is more in the mail, which presumably clubs will pass down to everyone concerned.


The Southern Football League will be holding two information sessions on Child Safe Environments, in the Peter Darley Room at South Adelaide.

Tuesday 5th March 2013 Under 8’s & Under 10’s combined. - 7.00pm

Tuesday 12th March 2013 Under 12’s. - 7.00pm

The information nights are compulsory, and the following are to attend from their club from individual Mini League teams to play in 2013:-
Team Mini League Coordinator, Team Coach, Team Manager, Team Trainer, Team Runner (no runner in under 8's),
The Club President and Club Secretary.

[Dutchy]

Well there you go, well done SFL, looks like they are deadly serious about it this year, I also hope they have some neutral observers at games.

[Front & Centre]

I hear there is a former HVFC Junior and ex AFL player that has been seen at Taylors Road recently - another good recruit for no points?

[afc9798]

I hear there is a former HVFC Junior and ex AFL player that has been seen at Taylors Road recently - another good recruit for no points?

Well there was Ben Rutten, Jason Porplyzia and Tait Silverlock there on Sunday, not sure if they got their signatures though .... Or could it be McNamara from Melbourne/South?

[zedman]

I hear there is a former HVFC Junior and ex AFL player that has been seen at Taylors Road recently - another good recruit for no points?

Well there was Ben Rutten, Jason Porplyzia and Tait Silverlock there on Sunday, not sure if they got their signatures though .... Or could it be McNamara from Melbourne/South?

bingo

[Front & Centre]

I hear there is a former HVFC Junior and ex AFL player that has been seen at Taylors Road recently - another good recruit for no points?

Well there was Ben Rutten, Jason Porplyzia and Tait Silverlock there on Sunday, not sure if they got their signatures though .... Or could it be McNamara from Melbourne/South?

bingo

Handy "In"
Competition for spots in A grade will be fierce

[jake the snake]

may not be the zero pointer they hoped for

[heater31]

may not be the zero pointer they hoped for

There is a club in the SAAFL where he meets that criteria.....

[shoe boy]

may not be the zero pointer they hoped for

There is a club in the SAAFL where he meets that criteria.....

CLG WOULD BE HIS JUNIOR CLUB!

[watchdog]

Overheard down the shop this morning that a club had a supplement manager out to training last night, anyone know any more?

[Front & Centre]

Overheard down the shop this morning that a club had a supplement manager out to training last night, anyone know any more?

Supplement Manager - WTF? Training on 40 degree day - WTF? Those are the days you go to the beach arent they?

[heater31]

Overheard down the shop this morning that a club had a supplement manager out to training last night, anyone know any more?

Or did they invite out Body Science to promote their products? They openly advertise at these events that they comply with all WADA codes and guidelines.

[helicopterking]

MARION FOOTBALL CLUB



Mini & Junior Football Registration Day



Sunday 24th February - 12 - 2pm



Marion Sports & Community Club, Sturt Road, Marion



New players wanted in all grades U8, U10, U12, U14 & U16



New and existing players can register for the season on the day



BBQ & Drinks, Face Painting, Footy Fun & Games. Merchandise will be available for purchase.