NJFC Team Photo Sessions

NJFC Team Photo Sessions TUESDAY 28TH MAY, WEDNESDAY 29TH MAY AND TUESDAY 23RD JULY  *** DUE TO A LARGE NUMBER OF PLAYERS INVOLVED IN SCHOOL CONCERTS ETC… AN EXTRA PHOTO EVENING HAS BEEN SCHEDULED.  PLEASE REFER BELOW.  IF YOU ARE SCHEDULED FOR TUE 23RD JULY YOUR ENVELOPES WILL BE DISTRIBUTED CLOSER TO THAT DATE ***** It’s great to see the NJFC growing bigger and better every year. However, it also means we have more teams to fit into a tight photo schedule.  With that in mind please arrive 15 MINS BEFORE YOUR ALLOCATED TIME so our photographers can run a…
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Message – NJFC President

What a joy it was to be at the club on Sunday morning.  After months of preparation we had football teams on the oval playing football, coaches on the side line giving directions, parents on the hill offering support and smiles all around.  The club administration has been getting me down a bit lately, but to see that kids smiles as they came from the ground and to hear the club song was a joy.  Welcome back everyone and good luck next week when the real games begin. Play with cougars spirit and have fun.   Player Numbers I am…
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NFNL SEASON OPENING GAME

NFNL SEASON OPENING GAME NORTHCOTE PARK COUGARS VS BUNDOORA BULLS   Friday 5th April - 7:10pm   Get down to Bill Lawry Oval and support Northcote Park Cougars as their senior men take on Bundoora Bulls in the opening game of the 2019 NFNL season.  Wear your Cougars Gear!  This is a great chance to see the Cougar men’s side play a game under lights as most games are played on a Saturday afternoon during the season.   
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Update – Practice Matches 31/03/2019

McDonnell Park MacDonnell Park (Back Oval) 9.00am NJFC U10 Girls v PJFC U10 Girls MacDonnell Park (Main Oval) 9:00am NJFC U9 Boys v NJFC U9 Boys MacDonnell Park (Back Oval) 10:15am NJFC U10 Boys v NJFC U10 Boys MacDonnell Park (Main Oval) 10.15am NJFC U11 Boys v PJFC U11 Boys MacDonnell Park (Back Oval) 11.45pm NJFC U12 Girls v PJFC U12 Girls MacDonnell Park (Main Oval) 12pm NJFC U12 Boys v PJFC U12 Boys MacDonnell Park (Main Oval) 1.30pm NJFC U13 Boys v PJFC U13 Boys MacDonnell Park (Main Oval) 3:00pm NJFC U18 Girls v Darebin Falcons U18 Girls Pitcher…
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Football Practice Match

PJFC v NJFC 31/03/2019 - Pitcher Park / McDonnell Park   Venue Timing Home   Away Quarters Umpires McDonnell Park (Back Oval) 9.00am NJFC U10 Girls v PJFC U10 Girls 4x10min   McDonnell Park (Main Oval) 9.00am Under 9 Boys v Under 9 Boys 4 x 12 mins Intra club McDonnell Park (Main Oval) 10.15am NJFC U11 Boys v PJFC U11 Boys 4x15min   McDonnell Park (Back Oval) 10:15 AM Under 10 Boys v Under 10 Boys 4 x 12 mins Intra club McDonnell Park (Back Oval) 11.45pm NJFC U12 Girls v PJFC U12 Girls 4x15min   McDonnell Park (Main…
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Jumper Presentations

Jumper Presentation Nights: Tues 2nd April: 6:00 U11 boys 6:30 U12 boys 7:00 U14 boys 8:00 U15 boys Wed 3rd April: 5:00 U9 Blue 5:20 U9 Yellow 5:40 U9 White 6:00 U10 Mixed 6:30 U10 and U12 Girls 7:15 U14, U16 and U18 Girls. Thurs 4th April: 6:45  U13  
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NFNL Junior Club Representation

Congratulations to the following girls who have progressed to the second stage of the Under 15 Girls Christina Papadimitriou Darcy Honey Kayla Papadimitriou Louisa Harper Lulu Beatty Rose Stewart As well as a BIG Congratulations to Sullivan Everett who has progressed to the second stage of the Under 15 Boys. Well done to all  we are very proud of all your efforts and determination.      
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Early Bird Registration Ends 31 January 2019

Early Bird Registration Ending Soon Early Bird Discount: Up to 31stJanuary 2019 there is an early bird discount to registration fees. Early bird registration fees are $240 for first player/ $200 for second player within the family/ $65 for third player within the family, or $180/$150/$65 for holders of health care cards. From 1 February 2019 registration fees are $265 for first player/ $220 for second player within the family/ $75 for third player within the family, or $190/$160/$75 for holders of health care cards. Multiple kids? If you are registering more than one child from a family please use…
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Coaches – 2019

We have appointed several coaches for the junior teams. U18 Girls - Steve Harford U16 Girls - Barry Rodgers U14 Girls - Vacant U12 Girls - Vacant U10 Girls - Nicole Carwyn U15 Boys Mel Story U14 Boys - Simon Negrelli U13 Boys  - Chris McGeachan U12 Boys - Vince Lodato, Cameron Cook(assistant coach) U11 Boys - Matt Dummett/Mark Stanyon(co-coaches), Damien Home U10 Boys - Aaron Shackleford, Ben Daly/Lachlan Spencer(co-coaches) U9 Boys -Louis Psarras, Scott Inglis, Travis Stapleton These appointments are based on the number of teams we expect to have in each age group. This is subject to change if actual…
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Coaching for the future

Excitingly Mel Story – Coach U14 Boys 2018 has accepted an invitation to coach with both the Carlton 2019 U15 Next Generation Academy and U15 Matthew Kreuzer Squads.  It is a privilege and great opportunity for Mel and the boys to pursue a passion and desire to learn, lead and take their footy game to the next level. Well done to the players and our 'Cougars Team' that have assisted in our development thus far. We look forward to the developmental flow on effects within the team for 2019 in U15 Boys. 
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Football Development at the Cougars

Six boys (26%) from the team the U14 2018 NJFC Team have been successful in receiving invitations to further their football development through training with the following squads.  Carlton U15 Next Generation Academy :Travis Abdule, Finn Andrew Frazer, Iggy Simm  Finn & Iggy were selected to play in a match between the Carlton and Essendon NGA teams held at Ikon Park on Sat Dec 1st. It was a great afternoon and good experience to try and match pace and defensive pressure with a very quick and hungry Essendon on a hot day. I had the privilege of coaching the team with Brett…
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Northcote Cougars – End of Year Catch Up Friday December 7th – from 6pm

It has been a few months since we have all sat on the sidelines and watched the Cougars teams roar so we would like to invite our Cougars families & friends to our local Thornbury Bowls for a casual community gathering. This is not an exclusive NJFC event, however it's a great chance to catch up with locals, listen to some great music (with your kids) as we lead up to Christmas.  Rinkydink – Good Times..Community..Music, and the Thornbury Bowls Club are bringing some fun back to your Friday nights, celebrating local community and bringing people together.  For our final…
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Northcote Park Cougars – Seniors to rebound in 2019

Northcote Park is making significant moves to ensure it bounces back quickly from an underwhelming 2018 campaign. After a Meadows Greyhounds Division 1 season heavily affected by injuries and unavailability to key players, particularly during the second part of the year, the Cougars have set themselves for a return to finals action in 2019. Among the key signings in the off-season is former Sydney Swans-listed ruckman Kyle Galloway. The 21-year-old is a former Vic Metro representative and has also spent time with VFL outfit Werribee TAC Cup side Murray Bushrangers. Northcote Park general manager Dennis McNiece said Galloway would help…
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Invitation – International Junior Development Tour led by Kevin Sheedy

We would like to extend an invitation to Northcote Junior Football Club players to take part in a once in a lifetime international Aussie Rules Development Tour to South Africa, led by Master Coach Kevin Sheedy!  The tour is open to individual players aged 13 to 16 years of age. The tour will feature games against South African Provincial sides and the chance to conduct Aussie Rules youth clinics to local children. Not only will players have the unique opportunity to play overseas and spread the game internationally, they will also have the chance to be coached and mentored by Kevin…
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New lights – Only days until voting deadline!

Our application for new training lights on the back oval has progressed to the voting stage of the Victorian Government ‘Pick My Project’ grant scheme. If you haven’t voted yet please do so this week - Voting closes Monday 17 September. Anyone living locally and aged 16 years or over can register and vote for it as one of their three chosen projects, so get your friends, neighbours and family to vote as well: https://pickmyproject.vic.gov.au
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Coaches for 2019

The Northcote Junior Football Club is seeking coaches for the 2019 season. Existing coaches wanting to continue in the role and all those interested in coaching for the first time will need to complete and submit the application form below. NJFC supports all coaches to acquire necessary qualifications. Applications are now open and will close on Friday 21 September 2018. Below you will find a link to the online application form which needs to be completed in full.  https://goo.gl/forms/4kjdAXgoqw89gVXl1 NJFC will be in contact with you to arrange an interview time, with a view to filling youth level roles by…
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