Update From The Lions Den

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Update From The Lions Den

A Note from the President

With only a month to go until our U15 & U17 teams begin their grading games, the

excitement around this year is ramping up very quickly. This month will see all of our teams up and running with their preseason training, I would like to welcome back the younger age groups, as our U13-U18’s had already commenced training in February. A big welcome to our U8’s and U9’s, who will be competing in their first junior football season, it will be very exciting and challenging for both players and coaches.

2014 will also see the introduction of a new structure where U17’s takes the place of the U16 competition. I competition will now go from U15 to U17’s, which means players have another year to develop mentally & physically before heading off to senior football.

Round 1 is scheduled for the last weekend of April, I wish all our players the very best in their football development for this year, as the old saying goes, practice makes perfect, so make sure you always have a football in your hand.

Now that most teams have been selected, coaches will be seeking volunteers to assist them on game day, be sure to make their job easy by putting your hand up to help. Every team needs an Assistant Coach, a First Aid Trainer, and a Team Manager to enable the team to participate on game day, so get in early, particularly the First Aiders as there are accreditations that need to be arranged prior to the season starting.

I would like to congratulate the committee on getting everything in order for this season; so far there has not been too many hiccups. The club continues to grow in stature as the numbers have shown, with all age groups from U8’s to U18’s being completely full, apart from our U11 & U14 age groups where there are still spots available. Once again, good luck to all for 2014 at the Lions Den, hope to see you all back there in a months’ time.

Kind regards Bert Andrews – Present – Football Club

COMMITTEE 2014

President Bert Andrews VP Football Mick Ramac VP Admin Nicole Andrews Secretary Erin McLean Registrar Julie Johnstone Treasurer Rohan Banks General Committee:

Maria Allport John Rich Lane Burdett Mark Collard Rachel Toner

March 2014

Narre South Lions

Junior Football Club

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Narre South Lions Junior Football Club

Football Department 2014

The Modern Game

Monday 17th March 2014 Junior Coaches (U8-U12)

Facilitating Drills & Skills for Juniors Durations:90 minutes

(6:00pm – 7:30pm)

Delivery Practical Sessions (Out on the ground)

Sunday 23rd March 2014 All Coaches (U8-U17) Developing Tall Players (or developing Players in the Air) Durations: 90 minutes (9:30am – 11:00am)

Sunday 23rd March 2014

All Coaches (U8-U17) Developing Effective Kicking via a Practical Training Session

Durations:90 minutes (11:15am – 12:45pm)

Tuesday 25th March 2014 All Coaches (U13-U17) Game Sense Activities for Youth Durations: 90 minutes (6:00pm – 7:00pm)

Season 2014 Fees

Fees for the 2014 Season will be as follows:

1st Player $180.00 (Includes Playing Jumper)

2nd Player $165.00 (Includes Playing Jumper) 3rd and subsequent players $155.00 (Includes Playing Jumper)

ALL FEES NEED TO BE

FINALISED BEFORE THE

COMMENCEMENT OF

ROUND 1, BEING 27 APRIL

2014

Should you require any assistance in regards to paying fees please contact

our Treasurer Rohan Banks.

Mobile : 0419 538 052 Email :

[email protected] Payments can be made by direct debit to:

Bendigo Bank BSB: 633-000 Account: 125562785

Please use players name as a

reference to allow the payment to be identified.

Fundraising 2013

Chocolate Drive Fundraiser

As the season commences team managers will be contacted in regard to our fundraising chocolate drive. Fundraising can help improve facilities and resources available to our young Lions and we encourage all families to participate in the drive.

Fundraising is a big part of our club. Please get behind as many events as you

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Team Sponsors for 2014

A new push for the club this season. $500.00 to sponsor a team.

Teams that are able to obtain a team sponsor will receive $240 of the sponsorship money to use towards a development activity for the players. This is a great opportunity for both our players and businesses looking for some extra exposure.

Businesses will have their banners displayed at quarter and half times at the games.

(Banners at sponsors expense)

Player Sponsorship 2014

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We welcome back again for the 2014 season, the ever popular Player Sponsorship.

Our player Sponsor Night will be held around mid season.

This is a great night for both the players and sponsors.

We are encouraging all players to start sourcing their player’s sponsorship for the 2014 season, whether it is the same as last year or a new sponsor is attained.

To ensure everyone understands, player sponsorship is when a business or person pays a sponsorship fee for a specific player for the season. This money puts the player in an apparel item and a portion goes back to the club to improve our facilities,

equipment, coach’s courses, player development etc.

All Business logos are then shown on the club web site & a presentation ceremony is held for the players & their sponsors.

Sunday Night Presentation & Family Night

Sunday night presentations Will resume mid May 2014

Details will confirmed closer to the time

Family Night

Our next family night will be held on Sunday 25th May 2014.

Details will confirmed closer to the time

PUT YOUR

COMPANY

LOGO

HERE!

PUT YOUR

LOGO

HERE !

Come down to Presentation for the game awards & watch your team mates presented with best on ground.

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Code of Conduct

Parents, please ensure that you all adhere to our league and club codes of conduct.

Whilst we had a great season in 2013, we have had a few instances where parents

Have breeched codes of conduct unintentionally. Please refer to our club website for a copy of

This code of conduct.

Football is a passionate game, please all remember that the reason we are here is because of Our children’s enjoyment and love for the game.

Boots Bank

If you have any old football boots at home that you no longer use these can be donated to the clubs Boots Bank.

This initiative is free of charge and allows families to use boots at no cost. The boot bank will be at the club rooms during footy season should you wish to donate or collect a pair of boots.

Positions To Be Filled

We are pleased to have our biggest ever committee at NSL this season, which will ensure our club runs well not just this season, but seasons to follow.

If you feel you could contribute towards our club and would like to get involved, please contact Erin McLean our Club Secretary for more information [email protected] or 0428 797 418

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Teams still needing team members

As mentioned in the note from the President.

The Under 11’s & Under 14’s still need numbers to make up two teams.

Training has commenced for the Under 14’s & training will

commence Wednesday 5th March for Under 11’s.

Anyone who is interested in playing in these age groups should contact Mark Collard 0403 308 455 or Aaron Weary 0421 947 615 for Under 11’s. John Rich 0407 668 464 or Chris Johnstone 0412 359 858 for Under 14’s.

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TIKR are pleased to announce the winner of the Compression wear draw held on 5 February 2014 at Registration Day was

Brett Mitchell for their son Aaron Mitchell.

Congratulations to the Mitchell family

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Dates for the Calendar

• Round 1

commences on Sunday 27 April 2014.

• The first four

rounds will be grading rounds, except for the under 8, 9 & 10’s who will be involved with the Fun Day.

• Month of March – Chocolate Drive to begins

• Our next family night will be

held on Sunday 25th May 2014

• Wishing all our members a

Happy Birthday for those celebrating in the month of March

• End of term 1 Friday 4th April

2014.

• Start of term 2 Tuesday 22

nd

April

• Anzac Day Holiday 25

th

April

Update From The Lions Den