gadj1976 wrote:Our 5yo played at TTG in freezing conditions on Friday night. IMO the game could've been called off. I goal umpired and even for me with 5 layers of clothing on it was cold. For the boys (and one girl) who don't realise how to keep warm (by running around) it became a bit of a joke toward the end.
Is there a cold weather clause?
Cold weather clause??? It's a winter sport FFS
As I was saying about common sense....
The kids are 4 and 5!!!! Kids are playing for the enjoyment - there are no official scores kept.
My son didn't enjoy himself in fact he says he doesn't want to play in those conditions any more.
We had a game called off in Canberra due to snow.
Sometimes common sense does need to prevail. It could've been dangerous it was that cold.
Why are 4 & 5 year olds playing? AFL Guidelines say no We get in trouble if we play kids under the age of 6
gadj1976 wrote:Our 5yo played at TTG in freezing conditions on Friday night. IMO the game could've been called off. I goal umpired and even for me with 5 layers of clothing on it was cold. For the boys (and one girl) who don't realise how to keep warm (by running around) it became a bit of a joke toward the end.
Is there a cold weather clause?
Cold weather clause??? It's a winter sport FFS
As I was saying about common sense....
The kids are 4 and 5!!!! Kids are playing for the enjoyment - there are no official scores kept.
My son didn't enjoy himself in fact he says he doesn't want to play in those conditions any more.
We had a game called off in Canberra due to snow.
Sometimes common sense does need to prevail. It could've been dangerous it was that cold.
gadj1976 wrote:Our 5yo played at TTG in freezing conditions on Friday night. IMO the game could've been called off. I goal umpired and even for me with 5 layers of clothing on it was cold. For the boys (and one girl) who don't realise how to keep warm (by running around) it became a bit of a joke toward the end.
Is there a cold weather clause?
Cold weather clause??? It's a winter sport FFS
As I was saying about common sense....
The kids are 4 and 5!!!! Kids are playing for the enjoyment - there are no official scores kept.
My son didn't enjoy himself in fact he says he doesn't want to play in those conditions any more.
We had a game called off in Canberra due to snow.
Sometimes common sense does need to prevail. It could've been dangerous it was that cold.
Why are 4 & 5 year olds playing? AFL Guidelines say no We get in trouble if we play kids under the age of 6
Demon Juke wrote:Why are 4 & 5 year olds playing? AFL Guidelines say no We get in trouble if we play kids under the age of 6
He's playing Under 6's in NEMJFA.[/quote]
I thought NEMJFA rules where that you had to be 5 years old before you could play.?[/quote]
Dunno, I'm not on the board, nor an official. My lad turned 5 in May. All I know is it's U6's, so all I can say is that 4 and 5 yo's are definitely under 6.
Smithfield Under 18's forfeited last 2 games and coach suspended for 18 months for "bringing game into disrepute"? Three players suspended.......what happened? Are they gone for the season?
ezydoesitbigfella wrote:Smithfield Under 18's forfeited last 2 games and coach suspended for 18 months for "bringing game into disrepute"? Three players suspended.......what happened? Are they gone for the season?
Yes, they are gone for the season. In addition to the suspensions you noted, the A Grade were docked 8 points under the strict terms and conditions that are in place. Smithfield self regulated and withdraw their U18s .... I assume this was done to ensure they did not cause any more damage and jeopardise their A Grade's premiership chances. There was plenty on this topic in the Div 7 forum
under 18s is good and bad at the same time most of the more skilled players are in the senior ranks the ones that havent got up tot speed yet play 18s throw in some hot headed kids in each team and more often then not trouble follows
Robb_Stark wrote:under 18s is good and bad at the same time most of the more skilled players are in the senior ranks the ones that havent got up tot speed yet play 18s throw in some hot headed kids in each team and more often then not trouble follows
It's a winter sport FFS
