18 Apr 2018
By Cougars

Calling budding photographers

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It’s great to see photos of the Cougars players in action but our trusty photographers Ros and Rene can’t be at every match. If there are any other DSLR photographers out there please send photos to photos@njfc.com.au There are a few players who don’t want their images published so please check with your Team Manager before taking photos of your team.
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18 Apr 2018
By Cougars

More girls needed

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We’re still looking for more players for our girls teams, particularly for our Under 16 team. If you have any friends, sisters, neighbours or cousins that want to give football a try bring them down so they can join in the fun. We’ve stopped accepting registrations for our U11 and U13 boys teams, but there are still a few spots in other teams and age groups for anyone else that hasn’t signed up yet.
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18 Apr 2018
By Cougars

Milestone games

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Congratulations to Macsen Connelly from U12 Blue who played his 50th game in Round 1 – well done! Liam Dodson & Joel Napoleone from U13 and Luca Norquay-Whitford from U12 Blue will also be celebrating their 50th games this week. Sullivan Everett will be playing his 100th game for the Cougars – terrific effort Sully!  
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18 Apr 2018
By Cougars

Canteen

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Business was booming last Sunday and we sold out of many food items by the time the last match finished. We’ll be prepared for a bigger crowd this week. Please come along to check out Dhan’s new range of food and beverage options – there should be something for everyone.
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18 Apr 2018
By Cougars

Results Round 1

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In line with the AFL Junior Match Policy of prioritising participation, there is no scoring for Under 9 and Under 10 games and results are not reported. Results from the older teams for Round 1:  
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18 Apr 2018
By Cougars

Round 2

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Round 2 fixture The Round 2 fixture has been released: Round 2 U9s and U10s are not being graded but other age groups will be grouped together for the grading rounds. Divisions for each team will be known after Round 4 but the fixture for the first four rounds will be released week by week. There are nine home games this week, including all U9s and all our girls teams. It will be very busy so, if possible, please ride or walk to the ground if you’re playing at home.
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11 Apr 2018
By Cougars

Reminder

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Please dispose of rubbish in correct bins – glass & plastic bottles and cardboard in recycle bins and other rubbish in the general waste bins.
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11 Apr 2018
By Cougars

Canteen – Refreshed

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If you’re at a home game this week please support Dhan our new Canteen Operator in his first day in the role. He has been busy cleaning the kitchen and setting up and is looking forward to selling a new range of food and drink options, with some old favourites.
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11 Apr 2018
By Cougars

Support Northcote Park – our senior affiliatae club

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The Northcote Park Football and Netball Club have again kindly provided the junior club with memberships for the 2018 season which begins this Friday night against Bundoora.  The memberships allow free entry for an adult, kids are free.  Please see Steve Harford (coach of the under 16 girls) who is at training most nights to get a membership card. The NNFL is littered with ex AFL stars including Brent and Shane Harvey, Ricky Dyson, Gary Moorecroft, Travis and Cameron Cloke, Jack Grimes, Ahmed Saad, Ben Haynes, Ben Kennedy and Matt White.  Northcote Park doesn’t have any ex-AFL players but does…
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11 Apr 2018
By Cougars

Round 1 fixture

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The Round 1 fixture has been released: Sportstg U9s and U10s are not being graded but other age groups will be grouped together for the grading rounds. Divisions for each team will be known after Round 4 but the fixture for the first four rounds will be released week by week. Only four games at home in the first week: Fixture Round 1
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05 Apr 2018
By Cougars

Free Kick Program

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Do you know about our Free Kick Program? In 2016 the Northcote Cougars began the Free Kick program to assist disadvantaged children by participating in community sport, as​ ​well​ ​as​ ​to​ ​learn to be​ ​part​ ​of​ ​a​ ​team​ ​and​ ​club outside of their normal environment. It​ ​has also helped to​ ​raise​ awareness​ ​and​ ​acceptances​ ​of​ ​cultural​ ​differences within​ ​the​ ​NJFC​ ​and​ opposition clubs within our competitions. By providing transport, uniforms and free membership the Free Kick program has enabled children of diverse backgrounds​ ​to​ ​join​ ​in​ ​training​ ​and​ ​playing​ ​games. The program has grown from 8 kids in 2016 to…
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03 Apr 2018
By Cougars

Jumper Presentations

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U9, U10 Boys, U14 Girls, Under 16 Girls, Wednesday 11 April, time TBC U11, U12, U13 and U14 Boys Thursday 12 April, time TBC U10 and U12 Girls jumper presentations will be made on Sunday 15 April before the Round 1 match. As well as seeing your child presented with their playing jumper for the season, this is a great chance to hear about coaching approaches and club plans for the season, as well as an opportunity to ask questions.
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03 Apr 2018
By Cougars

Training during school holidays

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U9 Training Wednesday 4 April, Wednesday 11 April 5-6pm U10 Training Wednesday 11 April only 5-6pm U10 Girls Training Wednesday 11 April only 6-7pm U12 Girls Training Wednesday 11 April only 6-7pm U14 & U16 Girls Training Wednesday 11 April only, 5.30-7pm U11 Training Thursday 5 April, Tuesday 10 April, Thursday 12 April, 5.30-6.30pm U12 Training Thursday 5 April, Thursday 12 April, 4.50-6.15pm U13 Training Tuesday 3 April, Thursday 5 April, Tuesday 10 April, Thursday 12 April, 6.30-7.30pm U14 Training Tuesday 3 April, Thursday 5 April, Tuesday 10 April, Thursday 12 April, 5.45-7.15pm
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03 Apr 2018
By Cougars

Trainers needed

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Now that the teams have been announced in all age groups, all families can assist their Team Manager by letting them know how they can help out with regards to volunteer roles during the season. All teams are required to have a Trainer who has a minimum of Level 1 First Aid. The club will pay for the course cost of anyone interested in obtaining this qualification. We have a Level 1 course booked at the McDonell Park clubrooms on Thursday 26 April (6.30-9.30pm); other courses will most likely be conducted at Hurstbridge, so if you are thinking about helping…
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03 Apr 2018
By Cougars

Footy Gear and Stuff

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Shorts ($30) and socks ($15) and hoodies ($50 child size and $60 adult size) are available for sale on Wednesday and Thursday night trainings leading up to Round 1, as well as on Sunday mornings in the early part of the season. All new players receive a bag – if you haven’t collected yours yet pop in during  this time. A regular uniform/merchandise sale time will be scheduled once the season is underway. Mouthguards are compulsory for all players.
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03 Apr 2018
By Cougars

2018 Fixture and Grading

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We expect to know this week what the fixture for Round 1 will be. The NFNL is approaching grading differently this season, with the aim of obtaining more even competitions. As a result the grading rounds (Rounds 1-4) will be announced on a week by week basis, with the remaining season fixture released after Round 4.
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22 Mar 2018
By Cougars

First Aid Training

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The following first aid training sessions have been booked at the McDonell Park clubrooms (all courses 6.30-9.30pm): CPR update: Monday 9th April. Level 1 First Aid: Thursday 26th April CPR update: Thursday 10th May.  
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22 Mar 2018
By Cougars

Team Volunteers

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Our teams cannot run without several very important people – namely our Coaches, Team Managers and Trainers. It is important that all families understand that teams cannot take the field without these key volunteers. We still need one U9 Coach, and Assistant Coaches and Team Managers for a few of our teams. We aim to have at least two Trainers for each team so that one person is not committed for the whole season. We will happily pay for the First Aid training and annual CPR updates of anyone interested in acting as Trainer for their child’s team.
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22 Mar 2018
By Cougars

Thank you

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Firstly, thank you to Claire McCormack who has taken on the First Aid Coordinator role and has already been busy getting first aid kits ready and organising first aid training & updates for our Trainers. A big thank you also to everyone who has been helping get things organised in preparation for the season –  Steve, Ida, Sheri, Andrew W, Sharyn and everyone on the Committee (Kirsty, Mel, Katrina, Geeks, Cathy, Simon, Aaron, Vinnie, Tom, Julian, Lachy).
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