The Northcote community club

NJFC 2014 committee

Myles O'Neil-Shaw (pictured right) is the NJFC's new president. He was elected at the club's annual general meeting in late October.

The full committee for 2014 is:

• President: Myles O'Neil-Shaw
• Secretary: Anne-Maree Duncan
• Treasurer: Gerry Roe
• Ordinary committee members (4 maximum):
• Dean Constable
• Michael Everett
• Colin Hamilton
• David Walker

The committee is still seeking to fill several positions and can second members into its ranks. The committee has a well-established tradition of consensus decision-making and its members work together well, enjoy each other's company and appreciate each other's expertise. If you are interested in making a contribution, contact Myles by ringing the club on 03 8669 1885. (This number goes to Myles' mobile, so you can call - within reason - outside work hours and on weekends.)

At the meeting, former president David Walker paid tribute to three outgoing committee members who have served the club over many years: Andy Macdonald, Michael Stuart and Rohan King. Their dedication has set an example to the club, and they will be greatly missed. A new generation of parents is now picking up the baton, and setting us up for the years ahead.

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Posted on Sunday, 17 November, 2013

September holidays skills session

Under-12s assistant coach Brett Bignell (pictured) will run a September holidays skills session on Wednesday 25 September at McDonnell Park from 11am to 2pm.

The session will focus on:

• flat kicking/marking in front
• opposite leg kicking

The session will feature a competition to win a football for the best flat kick and for the best effort for the day. Food and drink will be available, and the session will finish with a game of touch rugby.

The session is open to all NJFC players. If you're attending from a group other than the Under-12s, please help us out by letting Brett know beforehand; ring him on 0421 984 150.

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Posted on Thursday, 12 September, 2013

Please volunteer 90 minutes this Saturday

We need your help with running a Bunnings Sausage Sizzle this Saturday at Bunnings Northland. It's on between 9am and 4pm, and it's a major fundraiser for the club. Volunteers are still needed in all timeslots.

• 8:00am – 9:30am (setup)
• 9:30am – 11:00am
• 11:00am – 12:30pm
• 12:30pm – 2:00pm
• 2:00pm - 3:30pm
• 3:30pm – 5:00pm (clean up) - BBQ finishes at 4pm.

Please email our sponsorship manager, Dean Constable, at sponsorship@njfc.com.au to assist and nominate a timeslot.

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Posted on Thursday, 12 September, 2013

We want you for 2014 coaching

The Northcote Junior Football Club is now developing its shortlists for coaching positions. We will look to appoint both a coach and two assistant coaches for teams in each age group from Under-9s to Under-17s.

Prospective coaches should read our Guidelines for coaches document to understand the NJFC’s approach to junior sport. In particular, coaches need to be committed to the development of all players and must be able to ensure players are enjoying the game as well as performing at their highest possible level.

We do not pay our coaches; your reward is the respect and admiration of the players and parents of the Northcote Junior Football Club.

However, we will pay the full cost of any relevant training programs you undertake while at the club. This includes the AFL Level 1 training course, which is mandatory for NJFC team coaches and recommended for assistant coaches. We put a premium on developing coaches' skills, and will support coaches who want to develop further. Assistant coaches in particular do not need to have coached before or to have a deep background in playing football; you simply need to be interested and willing to learn.

We also offer a supportive and welcoming environment, with a large and friendly group of committed parent volunteers.

If you have a passion to help develop young people’s abilities, teamwork and self-belief while helping them to enjoy sport, click here to contact the NJFC.

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Posted on Thursday, 12 September, 2013

NJFC AGM 23 October 2013

The NJFC's 2013 Annual General Meeting will be held at 7:30pm on Wednesday 23 October 2013 in the clubrooms at McDonnell Park, Northcote. All members are welcome.

The notice of the AGM and nomination forms for committee positions will be distributed to members in October.

The positions to be elected are:

• President
• Vice-president
• Secretary
• Treasurer
• Football manager
• Property manager
• Canteen manager
• Grounds manager
• Membership secretary
• Social secretary
• Risk management officer

... and four ordinary committee members.

Nominations should be delivered to the NJFC secretary, Gerry Roe, by Wednesday 16 October. Send an email to secretary@njfc.com.au.

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Posted on Tuesday, 10 September, 2013

Presentation Day 2013 this Sunday, 25 August

The NJFC will hold our 2013 Presentation Day this Sunday, 25 August, from 10am to 1pm. We'll celebrate our year, our players and our volunteers, and hand out trophies and plaques. All players are expected to attend.

As we did last year, we'll divide the presentations into juniors (Under-9s, Under-10s, Under-11s and Under-12s) and seniors (Under-13s, Under-14s and Under-17s). Junior presentations will start at 10am and senior presentations at 11.50 am, with a 15-minute break in between. The canteen will be open, and the kids will be able to have a kick on the oval.

We will hold the 2013 Presentation Day at the McDonnell Park clubrooms.

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Posted on Friday, 23 August, 2013

Ahmad Ahmad shares 2014 NFL Best & Fairest

Ahmad Ahmad has won the Northern Football League's Under-14 Best & Fairest Award for 2014. He shared the award with Epping's Kyle McGaw, who also scored 24 votes.

Since joining the club in 2010, Ahmad has been an inspiring leader and player, in a team filled with leader and great examples. His game-breaking runs combining speed, strength and canny ball-tapping ability, have provided memorable moments over 2014. Off the field, he is unfailingly cheerful and courteous. His team-mates hold him in the highest regard - and showed it again after Sunday's Grand Final, giving him a mighty cheer at his medal presentation. Congratulations Ahmad!

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Posted on Thursday, 22 August, 2013

2013 Grand Final results

Both Northcote Grand Final teams gave their all again on Sunday, but it was not to be this year.

The Under-11s went down to Greensborough by 11 points, 2.4-16 to 3.9-27. It was a mighty effort given that Greensborough had won their previous meeting by 49 points. Taj Proctor (above), a dynamo all year, pulled one of his best games to give the Cougars a fighting chance.

Two weeks earlier, the Under-14s had handed Epping their first defeat in three years. But on Grand Final day they could not overcome the obstacles after half-time, going down 6.3-39 to 12.8-80.

Video from the finals will be available for download shortly through the Northern Football League's portal. See this flyer for purchase details. The NFL has not yet confirmed what photos will be available from the match.

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Posted on Thursday, 22 August, 2013

Two 2013 Grand Finals for NJFC

The Cougars have again shown their competitiveness this year with two sides playing grand finals.

The Under-11s won by one point for the second week in a row on Sunday to qualify for their grand final against Greensborough at 11am at Shelley Street Reserve in North Heidelberg. The Under-11s go into the final hardened by two weeks where every player has been asked to perform under pressure.

The Under-14s will play their fifth consecutive grand final at 10am at Huskisson Reserve in West Lalor, taking on the same Epping team they beat two weeks ago. The NJFC win two weeks ago was Epping's first defeat in three years.

All eligible players in both squads will play.

Before the game

The national anthem will be played, followed by the coin toss. Team managers will ensure teams are on the ground five minutes before the starting time of their particular game.

Teams need to provide umpire escort, time keeper and time clock.

After the game

Presentations will take place at the conclusion of each game, in front of the social rooms at every ground. Both sides remain on the ground for these presentations and should move quickly into position. The runners-up coach will be asked to come up and say a few words, and will present medals to that team. The premiership coach will then be asked to come up and speak, then present medals (the captain being last). The cup and flag will be presented to both the coach and the captain.

The club song will be sung once we're back in the rooms (not out on the ground). Then we'll head back to McDonnell Park for lunch.

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Posted on Wednesday, 14 August, 2013