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President's Welcome
Welcome everyone to season 2020 - albeit a very confusing and unusual one.
Under normal circumstances, we would all be excited and preparing for round 1, but wow, what a difference a pandemic can make!
All junior Clubs have been keeping in constant contact with the WAFC in a bid to get the season back on track. If the WAFC are given the green light by the government and relevant health authorities to recommence the season, it will be a fairly quick transition from no footy, to the full blown season, so it is a good idea to keep your skills sharp. There is information further through the newsletter that can help with exactly that.
On our Facebook page there are a number of activities to keep the kids occupied, in addition to some skills and drills, so if you have had your fair share of "quality time" and need a break, have a look.
Also, we will continue to update you all via the Club's Facebook page (which will be our primary source of communication), along with emails and our newsletter. There will no doubt be plenty of rumors flying around about when we can get back to the game we all love, but unless it comes from the WAFC via the Club, it is probably a case of wishful thinking, so keep checking in our Facebook page and when we know, you'll know.
The important thing to remember is to stay healthy and stay safe. That means keeping your distance, staying at home if you are unwell, only going out when essential and continuing to practice good personal hygiene. Ensuring we do all of these things will get us closer to a return date for footy.
Julie Johnson
SJFC President
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Community football timeline update
The West Australian Football Commission, as part of a national working group including the AFL and other State football bodies, this week received an update on the anticipated timeline for community football to recommence.
WAFC CEO Gavin Taylor said that while the exact date remained unconfirmed, a level of certainty had been provided about the actions and next steps that will be taken.
“While community football remains postponed until May 31st, the situation is constantly being monitored and it is anticipated there will be a further update on the timeline at the end of April,” he said.
“The conditions relevant to the May 31st postponement, whereby football club training and matches are not permitted, remain in place at this point in time.”
“We certainly haven’t given up on this season and, along with all participants and fans, are excited for footy to start again as soon as possible. We will be ready to go when the green light is given, knowing that footy will play a huge part in reconnecting communities right across WA.”
“It is important to remember that in all of our decisions, we will continue taking advice from all levels of Government and medical experts so that the safety of our players, coaches, umpires, staff and volunteers is prioritised.”
“We must ensure that when the time is right, footy can return in a safe environment that meets the Governments guidelines for stopping the spread of Covid-19.”
“As well as player safety, the integrity of the competitions and financial impact of returning to football must also be carefully considered, so any revised competition is sustainable and doesn’t place any undue financial pressure on clubs and leagues.”
“The national working group is also paying close attention to international benchmarks and behaviours and how other countries, who are ahead of Australia, are treating their return to sport and socialisation.”
“We thank everyone for their patience and understanding during this uncertain and unprecedented time.”
“It has been very encouraging to see so many people embracing the important role that football can still play in our lives. With the power of social media, we have seen an overwhelming celebration of football on our small screens – from trick kicks, skills and drills, family footy at home and some ingenious training techniques in isolation.”
“We thank everyone in football for playing their part in flattening the curve and are optimistic that we will get our game underway in some format this year. Rest assured, there is a dedicated team of people working diligently to explore what this might look like for clubs and communities.”
“Any clubs in Western Australia that are experiencing significant hardship should make contact with their League or the WA Football Commission so we can assess the situation and prioritise our support. We want to come out the other side of this crisis with all 463 community football clubs surviving and thriving.”
“Please look after yourselves, your family and teammates. We look forward to seeing everyone back at the footy as soon as possible.”
Andrew Ridley
Community Development Manager – Metro North
West Australian Football Commission
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Footy at Home
It's vitally important that players are encouraged to stay active and continue with some form of routine for their physical and mental health. To help with this, SJFC's Coaching Coordinator, James Howard, has created "Keep it Moving" loaded with at-home routines for all ages to help keep our kids fit and ready for the 2020 season (when it comes).
There is also an abundance of other online resources available - a selection is provided below:
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Click image to open ebook with embedded footy at home drills
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Join hosts, Caden and Austin in this awesome new series where they team up with some of your fave footy stars, grab the footy, have some fun with their mates at home and brush up on their skills along the way.
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North Melbourne Club legend and games-record-holder Brent 'Boomer' Harvey is hosting a series of workouts with his family, encouraging the community to stay active (Click Image)
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AFL Queensland Solo Touch – Keep your Touch up ball skills video.
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AFL Queensland Pairs Touch work – Skill work and ball skills in pairs and easy to do with sibling/parent.
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AFL Queensland Decision Kick - which is more for older Juniors/Youth and easy to do with sibling/parent.
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SANFL one on Kick Tennis – More for Junior players and easy to do with sibling/parent.
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Wayne Schultz Groundballs with increased reaction focus - for juniors/youth and easy to do with parent
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Support our Sponsors
During these challenging times it is important for the Scarborough Junior Football Club community to support our fantastic sponsors by using their services. This is especially true of our local restaurant sponsors that have been forced to close their dine-in service and switch to take-away and home delivery.
So take a break from cooking and pick-up some burgers, pizzas, or fish and chips, or even just a take away coffee!
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2020 Platinum Sponsor - The Sandbar
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After many years as a gold sponsor of the Club, Ben Randall and the Sandbar team have become the Scarborough Junior Football Club's inaugural Platinum Sponsor.
Community involvement is what The Sandbar is all about. The team always puts the needs of the community first – and, being locally owned and operated, they know what is needed to accomplish this.
So show your support for The Sandbar and thank them for all their years of sponsorship by visiting soon!
www.sandbar.com.au | 08 9245 2001 | info@sandbar.com.au
1 Scarborough Beach Rd Scarborough
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Platinum Sponsor
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Gold Sponsors
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Silver Sponsors
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Bronze Sponsors
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