22 Mar 2018
By Cougars

Gear

Newsletter
The girls shorts order arrived today - all items will now be available for sale on Sunday and at trainings leading up to the season start. Under 9s and Under 10s who weren’t at training this week can collect a helmet before their game on Sunday. Don’t forget that mouthguards are compulsory for all players.
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22 Mar 2018
By Cougars

Registrations

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U11 boys and U13 boys have reached maximum numbers but we are still accepting registrations for other teams. Registrations must be online at registration Online payment is compulsory at the time of registration; if you have any issues with paying fees online please contact registrar@njfc.com.au. 2018 registrations are $265 ($190 HCC concession) for the first child in a family, with discounts for siblings. All playing members must also pay the $25 NFNL levy. We encourage any families who may experience difficulty paying fees to contact Registrar Cathy Trew on registrar@njfc.com.au or 0417 597 252 or Family Assistance Officer Chris McGeachan…
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21 Mar 2018
By Cougars

Practice Match Details – latest update

General News
Boys 25 March 2018 Team Opponent Venue Time Quarters Under 9 Bundoora Bulls McDonnell Park - Back Oval 9:00am 4 Under 10 Bundoora Bulls McDonnell Park - Back Oval 10:15am 4 Under 11 Eltham McDonnell Park - Main Oval 9:30am 4 Under 12 Bundoora Bulls McDonnell Park - Main Oval 11:00am 4 Under 13 Northcote McDonnell Park - Main Oval 12.:45pm 4 Inter - club Under 14 Bundoora Bulls NJ Telfer Reserve - Bundoora 11:30am 4 Girls 25 March 2018 Team Opponent Venue Time Quarters Under 10 Parkside McDonnell Park - Back Oval 11:45am 4 Under 12 Parkside McDonnell Park…
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18 Mar 2018
By Cougars

Interesting article

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Interesting article on how the preferences of kids should be the priority for sports administrators and coaches:   http://changingthegameproject.com/youth-sports-serve-needs-of-youth/
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18 Mar 2018
By Cougars

Medical Conditions

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If your child has a medical condition that might affect them on the field or at training (e.g. asthma, diabetes, epilepsy) please make sure your coach and team manager are aware, and that your team manager has a copy of the current management plan for the condition.
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18 Mar 2018
By Cougars

Errors on Registration Form

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We have noticed discrepancies with some members’ registrations, meaning that some families have underpaid registration fees and some have overpaid. We are working our way through these at present, aiming to have all corrected within the next couple of weeks.
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18 Mar 2018
By Cougars

Changes for the 2018 season

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·         Only beige coloured compression garments (skins) are now acceptable – not black. ·         Grading will be managed differently in 2018, with the first 4 rounds of grading matches scheduled on a weekly basis. The divisional structure and fixtures will be finalised after Round 4.
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15 Mar 2018
By Cougars

Our Better Facilities Fund

General News
Did you know we are working to improve the facilities at McDonell Park? We plan to: improve the female changing provision (we already have one grant to help with this) install new and re-positioned floodlighting to allow improved evening usage improve safety by installing drainage to prevent areas, including important access routes, from flooding provide a barbecue area for everyone to enjoy too If you would like to make a donation  or learn more click the link.        
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15 Mar 2018
By Cougars

Practice Match Details- Updated

General News, Newsletter
Boys  25 March 2018 Team Opponent Venue Time Quarters Under 9 Bundoora Bulls McDonnell Park - Back Oval 9:00am 4 Under 10 Bundoora Bulls McDonnell Park - Back Oval 10:15am 4 Under 11 Eltham McDonnell Park - Main Oval 9:30am 4 Under 12 Bundoora Bulls McDonnell Park - Main Oval 11:00am 4 Under 13 Northcote McDonnell Park - Main Oval 12.:45pm 4 Inter - club Under 14 Bundoora Bulls NJ Telfer Reserve - Bundoora 11:30am 4 Girls  25 March 2018 Team Opponent Venue Time Quarters Under 10 Parkside McDonnell Park - Back Oval 11:45am 4 Under 12 Parkside McDonnell Park…
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08 Mar 2018
By Cougars

Key dates

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Season start date (Round 1) - Sunday 15 April, last weekend of school holidays Auskick start date - Saturday 21 April Practice matches – 25 March for most teams, details TBC soon. Bundoora Bulls are not fielding teams in all age groups, so we are working on scheduling alternatives for our affected teams.
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08 Mar 2018
By Cougars

Girls ‘Come and Try’ Night

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We’re running a ‘Come and try’ night on Wednesday 14 March for any girls to come along and give footy a go as part of the first training session. Under 10 Girls and Under 12 Girls are training 5.30-6.30pm and Under 14 Girls and Under 16 Girls from 5.30-7pm. An information and question and answer session will follow after training finishes. Invite your friends to come along and try footy on for size. No boots or mouthguard needed – just wear sneakers and comfortable clothes. Check out our flyer  
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08 Mar 2018
By Cougars

Registrations

Newsletter
We have put in our team nominations to the NFNL for the 2018 season. Team numbers are looking very healthy for most age groups. We are not accepting new registrations for U13 boys team as we have reached maximum numbers, and we are close to capacity for our Under 11 boys. We still have some space in other teams, particularly for the U12 boys and all girls teams. Registrations must be online at Sportstg  (click the link) Online payment is compulsory at the time of registration; if you have any issues with paying fees online please contact registrar@njfc.com.au. 2018 registrations…
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08 Mar 2018
By Cougars

And we still need…

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A Coach for our Under 14 Girls team. If this is something you might consider please contact Coaching Coordinator Simon Negrelli on 0421 327 872 or coachingco-ord@njfc.com.au Until a coach is appointed the Under 14 Girls will train with Steve Harford and the Under 16 Girls team. We now need Team Managers for all of our teams. Thank you to those who have already contacted me about helping out again in 2018. If you are new to the role and keen to help out please contact president@njfc.com.au or 0429 663 580. Induction into the role and ongoing support is provided.…
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08 Mar 2018
By Cougars

Rule changes for 2018

Newsletter
New NFNL rules this year mean that only beige coloured skins are acceptable to wear under playing shorts. Any other colour will not be permitted. Runners are now also required to have Working With Children Checks, so please let your Team Manager or Coach know if you already have one and can fill this role on match days (Only applies to Under 11s and older teams).
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08 Mar 2018
By Cougars

Summer training

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The recently-concluded Summer training sessions run by Elly Fourlis have been a success and are something we’re planning on running next Summer. We also have plans for some specialist skills training during the season; more details will be announced once the season is underway.      
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06 Mar 2018
By Cougars

Registrations update

General News
Registrations update BOYS TEAMS U14 boys - 1 team only; still accepting registrations U13 boys -  1 team only – At capacity  - no new members or transfer spots available. Any player interested in registering for or transferring into this age group please contact info@njfc.com.au to discuss options. U12 boys – 2 teams; still accepting registrations. U11 boys - 1 team only; still accepting registrations but nearing capacity. MIXED TEAM U10 boys/mixed - 2 teams; still accepting registrations. GIRLS TEAMS U9 boys - 3 teams; still accepting registrations. U16 girls - 1 team ; still accepting registrations. U14 girls -…
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28 Feb 2018
By Cougars

Team News

General News
Team News Registrations for Under 15 Boys side in 2018 are unfortunately too low to make a viable team, so we have sadly had to make the call to not enter a team in that age group this year. We are in discussions with Bundoora Park about the possibility of a number of our Under 15 boys moving as a group to their club, and about how we might create opportunities for some continued involvement of those players at Northcote.
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28 Feb 2018
By Cougars

Training Dates & Times season 2018

General News
Training Dates and Times season 2018 Under 9s Boys: Wednesdays 5-6pm Under 10s Boys: Wednesday 5-6pm Under 10 Girls: Wednesdays 5.30-6.30pm. Under 11 Boys: Tuesdays and Thursdays 5.30-6.30pm. Under 12 Boys: Monday (from 7 May 2018) 5.00-6.00pm and Thursdays 4.50-6.15pm. Under 12 Girls: Wednesdays 6-7pm. Under 13 Boys: Tuesdays 6.30-7.30pm and Thursdays 6.15-7.30pm. Under 14 Boys: Tuesdays and Thursdays 5.45-7.15pm. Under 14 Girls: Tuesday 5.30 -7pm and Wednesdays 5.30-7pm. Under 16 Girls: Tuesday 5.30 -7pm and Wednesdays 5.30-7pm.
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28 Feb 2018
By Cougars

Preseason Training Dates

General News
Preseason Training Dates Under 9s and Under 10s Boys: Wednesday 14 March 5-6pm and continuing on Wednesdays 5-6pm. Under 10 Girls: Tuesday 6 March 5.30-6.30pm, Wednesday 14 March 5.30-6.30pm and continuing on Wednesdays 5.30-6.30pm. Under 11 Boys: Monday 5 March 5.30-6.30pm, Thursday 8 March 5.30-6.30pm, Tuesday 13 March 5.30-6.30pm and continuing on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5.30-6.30pm. Under 12 Boys: Thursday 8 March 4.50-6.15pm and continuing on Thursdays only (at this stage) 4.50-6.15pm. Under 12 Girls: Tuesday 6 March 5.30-6.30pm  Wednesday 14 March 6-7pm and continuing on Wednesdays 6-7pm. Under 13 Boys: Thursday 8 March 6.30-7.30pm, Tuesday 13 March 6.30-7.30pm…
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