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Lane Cove Cats Junior AFL Club We offer the opportunity for children to participate in the game of Australian Football in a fun and safe environment. We encourage the efforts of all players, coaches, umpires and volunteers and we will

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Lane Cove Cats Junior AFL Club

  • We offer the opportunity for children to participate in the game
  • f Australian Football in a fun and safe environment.
  • We encourage the efforts of all players, coaches, umpires and

volunteers and we will recognise and reward all efforts.

  • We believe in player rotation to ensure all players are given the

chance to participate and experience all positions on the ground.

  • We promote a positive, family-friendly environment welcoming

all parents and volunteers to the club.

  • It is mandatory that all coaches, players, parents and supporters

adhere to the club’s Code of Conduct

100% volunteer run

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Code of Conduct

http://www.lanecovecats.com/about-lane-cove-cats/code-of-conduct/

Players code of conduct

  • Play by the rules
  • Never argue with an umpire or other official
  • RESPECT

Parents, supporters & officials

  • Remember that you are there for the participants to enjoy the

game

  • Encourage participation, but don’t force it
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What we offer

Auskick

  • Auskick program provides boys and girls (aged 5 to 8) with a fun

and safe Australian Football experience that serves as an introduction to the game. Junior Competition

  • For boys and girls aged 8 to 17
  • Competitions are generally held on Sunday am, with some Friday

night games. AFL9s

  • Join the adults playing the modified game at Blackman Park

during the spring and summer seasons.

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President Director of Operations Head Ground Manager Property Steward Coaching Coordinator Trainers/Coaches Junior Coordinators Youth Girls Boys Auskick Coordinator Assistants Director of Volunteers BBQ/Canteen manager Events Committee Treasurer Sponsorship manager Marketing Manager Secretary Registrar Child protection

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Vice President

Club Structure

Positions still vacant

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Facilities

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Club Policies

  • Create an environment that allows kids to have fun playing

Aussie Rules

  • Play with mates
  • Training at convenient times
  • Match requirements
  • Use of zone in younger age groups
  • Player rotation
  • Kids must wear a mouth-guard
  • Training is important, but not mandatory
  • Respect and Responsibility
  • Meet legal requirements (ie Working With Children)
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Key Dates

Date Event 29 Mar Auskick Week 1 29 Mar Juniors jersey presentation 1 Apr AFL Sydney Juniors draw released 5 Apr Juniors Round 1 12/19 Apr Easter/school holiday bye 6/7 Jun Representative carnival 9 Aug Auskick Gala Day 16 Aug Juniors U9/10 Gala Day 6 Sep Juniors Grand Final

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Club Fundraising

  • Main Sponsors
  • Belle Property
  • Lane Cove Orthodontics, Apple Dental
  • Gillard Consulting, Avionic Limited
  • Fundraising events
  • Soiree
  • Sports Legends Lunch
  • Other revenue sources
  • Grants
  • Canteen/BBQ
  • Club merchandise
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Juniors Ages 9-12 Youth Football Ages 13-17 Auskick Ages 5-8

Auskick (5-8ys, plus U8s comp) Mixed Juniors (U9-U12) Girls (U10, U12) Youth Boys (U13-U17) Club Alliance with North Ryde Youth Girls (U14 & U16)

LCC Player Pathway

Seniors Ages 18+

Youth Girls (U18 @ Macquarie Uni) AFL Sydney (Macquarie Uni)

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NAB AFL Auskick

  • Super fun game-based activities that kids absolutely love. Less

intricate footy drills, more exciting games with a footy twist tailored for different skill levels.

  • Non-contact activities using footballs and round balls of all

different sizes so kids can participate and safely grow to their individual needs.

  • Auskick is inclusive for everyone aged 5-12 at any ability to

play.

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Auskick 2.0

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Auskick @ LCC

  • Round 1 – Sunday 29th March
  • Time – 7:40am (kick to kick) for 8am start, until 9am
  • Location – Blackman Park (Lloyd Rees Dr, Lane Cove West)
  • Uniforms – you will be allocated a Jumper, Shorts and Socks
  • n Round 1. The socks will be yours to keep however the

Jumper and Shorts will need to be returned at the end of the season.

  • Shoes/Boots – Either sports shoes or football boots are fine, it

is your choice what you want your child to play in.

  • Activity Helpers – It doesn’t matter about your level of skill

and the more parents involved the easier it is as we are a Club run be volunteers..

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Auskick @ LCC

Teams are set up into three main groups

Team Giants

Ages 5-6

Team Swans

Ages 6-7

Team Cats

Ages 7-8

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Auskick U8

  • To provide children a fun, safe and positive

experience through an Auskick program.

  • Emphasis on development of basic game specific

skills (kicking, handballing, marking, teamwork and keeping ones feet).

  • The U8 Program provides an introduction to basic

match play in preparation for U9’s football.

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Juniors

  • Junior Football is the next step for kids who are

ready to move on from NAB AFL Auskick or other introductory school and/or community programs.

  • It’s the perfect environment for kids to have fun

learning through play, make new friends and create memories that last a lifetime.

  • Rules of matches are modified so children can

continue to develop their skills in an enjoyable, safe atmosphere.

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Mixed Junior (Boys)

U9 U10 U11 U12 U13 U14 U15 U17 69 teams 68 teams 54 teams 46 teams 38 teams 38 teams 23 teams 29 teams City City City Div 1 & 2 Division 1 Division 1 Division 1 Division 1 Division 1 North North City Div 1, 2 & 3 Division 2/3 Red Division 2/3 Red Division 2 Division 2 Division 2 North West North West South Division 2/3 White Division 2/3 White Division 3 White Division 3 Division 3 South South Division 3 Red

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Youth Girls

U10YG U12YG U14YG U16YG U18YG 18 teams 26 teams 32 teams 22 teams 17 teams Red Division 1 Division 1 Division 1 Division 1 White Division 2 Red Division 2 Red Division 2 Red White Division 2 White

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Teams in 2020

Mixed Juniors/Boys

  • 2 x Under 9
  • 2 x Under 10
  • 1 x Under 11
  • 1 x Under 12
  • 1 x Under 13 (JV)
  • 1 x Under 14 (JV)
  • 1 x Under 15 (JV)

Girls

  • 1 x Under 10
  • 1 x Under 12
  • 1 x Under U14
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Boys Teams

Group/Team Name Contact Coaching Coordinator Paul Schofield coaching@lanecovecats.com U9 Age Coordinator ? u9@lanecovecats.com U9 Blicavs U9 Cockatoo Damien Kiley/Drew Spiden U10 Coordinator Tony Evers u10@lanecovecats.com U10 Selwood Tony Evers U10 Hawkins Kristen Pimipini U11 Ablett Roger Moten/Mic Lumley u11@lanecovecats.com U12 Duncan ? u12@lanecovecats.com U13 JV TBA u13jv@lanecovecats.com U14 JV TBA u14jv@lanecovecats.com U15 JV Matt Wilson u15jv@lanecovecats.com

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Girls Teams

Group/Team Name Contact Youth Girls Coordinator Greg Byrne girls@lanecovecats.com U10YG Ivan Bate u10yg@lanecovecats.com U12YG Daniel Hynes u12yg@lanecovecats.com U14YG Jemma Thorp u14yg@lanecovecats.com U16 JV ?

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Training

  • All training is conducted at Blackman Park
  • We have access on
  • Wed: B2 17:00-18:30 & SCO 17:00-18:00
  • Thu: SCO 17:00-18:30
  • Fri: SCO 18:00-20:00
  • Training times will be flexible, driven by coach and

player availability.

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Training

  • Youth Girls: Wed 17:00-18:00 @ B2
  • older age sessions may extend by 30mins
  • Boys
  • Under 9/10: Thu 17:00-18:00 @ SCO
  • Under 11: Wed 17:00-18:00 @ SCO
  • Joint Venture teams
  • Decided by each team
  • ELS or SCO
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Specialised Coaching

  • Friday sessions at Blackman Park will be held for

any player looking to get more specialized coaching

  • Guest coaches from Swans and Giants will attend

from time to time, as well as AFL Development Coaches.

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Game day operations

  • Ground set up
  • Ground Manager
  • Canteen
  • Scoreboard
  • Volunteers
  • Goal umpires
  • Boundary umpires
  • Team management
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Communications

  • Website
  • Newsletter (Rushed Behind)
  • Email
  • TeamApp
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Juniors Ages 9-12 Youth Football Ages 13-17 Auskick Ages 5-8

Auskick (5-8ys, plus U8s comp) Mixed Juniors (U9-U12) Girls (U10, U12)

Club Alliance with North Ryde LCC Player Pathway

Seniors Ages 18+

Youth Girls (U18 @ Macquarie Uni) AFL Sydney (Macquarie Uni)

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Retention drops significantly in Youth Age Groups

2017 2018 2019* predicted 2020* predicted U10 841 893 897 ** U11 824 833 (-1%) 871 (-2%) 884 (-1.5%) U12 701 819 (-1%) 760 (-9%) 827 (-5%) U13 588 594 (-15%) 682 (-17%) 638 (-16%) U14 511 507 (-14%) 502 (-15%) 583 (-14.5%) U15 461 402 (-21%) 431 (-15%) 412 (-18%) U16 307 335 (-27%) 317 (-21%) 328 (-24%) U17 288 285 (-16%) 253 (-25%) 252 (-20.5%)

The below table outlines the player registrations for Sydney Harbour. The predicted figures for 2020 are based on the average increase/decrease in each age group factoring in 2017 to 2018 and 2018 to 2019 seasons.

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2019 Numbers U13 U14 U15 U17

  • No. of Divisions

5 3 3 3

  • No. of Teams (across all divisions)

37 23 22 25 Stand Alone Teams 32 14 14 17 Joint Venture Teams 1 1 2 Club Alliance Teams 4 8 6 8 JV & CA As a % of the Comp 2019 13% 39% 36% 32% JV & CA As a % of the Comp 2018 28% 25% 25% 38% JV & CA As a % of the Comp 2017 29% 33% 35% 45%

There is a reliance on Club Alliances & Joint Ventures

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By-Laws

  • Audible obscenities or sledging by players can result in blue

card, or suspension.

  • Teams can have premiership points deducted for breaking

by-laws.

  • Umpires are sacrosanct. Only the ground manager is allowed

to approach an umpire

  • They are restrictions around player movement between

teams within a club.

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Talent pathway

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Umpiring

  • Get Fit, Stay Fit
  • Get paid while still being

involved with the game

  • Learn valuable skills
  • Children must be turning 13 in

the current season to umpire

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AFL Kickability Program

  • Lane Cove Cats is one of only six club offering a Aussie Rules

program for children with disabilities who are highly mobile.

  • The program will be focused on but not limited to participants

with intellectual disabilities, Male or Female between the ages

  • f 9-16.
  • The program is suitable for participants with (but not limited to):
  • Autism
  • Fragile X Syndrome
  • Down Syndrome
  • Cerebral Palsy
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Contacts

Role Name Email Mobile President Daniel Hynes president@lanecocecats.com 0414-987-235 Vice President Tony Evers vicepresident@lanecovecats.com 0402-337-633 Registrar Brian Gillard registrar@lanecovecats.com 0412-637-699 Secretary Jane Zahra secretary@lanecovecats.com Coaching Coordinator Paul Schofield coaching@lanecovecats.com 0409-676-016 Junior Coordinator Greg Byrne girls@lanecovecats.com 0416-037-278 Auskick Coordinator Dave Groocoe Auskick@lanecovecats.com 0402-907-583