Wilston Grange Gorillas Date Claimers:- 13 March Under 8 to Under 11 Training starts 15 March BINSC Breakfast 16 March First Aid Training V O L U M E 1, I S S U E 1 Welcome to Season 2013 2 8 / 2 / 2 0 1 3 Welcome to all our new families joining Wilston Grange for the first time and to our families returning from season 2012 and earlier seasons. Sign on was held on Feb 9th and 10th with great success. A record number of new sign players joining our ranks, increasing overall club numbers for season 2013 yet again. We still have a small number of players who have not re-signed so if you know someone in this position please encourage them to do so as soon as possible. 2013 also sees the introduction of the Under 6 s Competition Wilston Grange. This programme was trialled during 2012 in a few clubs and has been included into the line up across the region for this season. 20 March Under 6 Training Starts 14 April Grading Youth Teams 20 April Junior Games 30 April Fees Due Training Times During Football Season demands on time and space at Hickey Park are at a Premium. The Ground is available for training of teams as per schedule below: Monday 4.30pm to 6.00pm - Under 12 and Under 16 Tuesday 4.30pm to 6.00pm Under 13 and Under 14 Wednesday 5.00 to 6.00pm Under 6 to Under 11 (Under 8 to Under 11 Starting Wednesday 13th March and Under 6 Starting Wednesday 20th March) Thursday 4.30pm to 6.00pm - Under 12 and Under 16 Friday 4.30pm to 6.00pm Under 13 and Under 14 Youth teams should check in with Coaches/Managers for start time for individual teams. Season Dates Junior Teams Under 6 to Under 11 Starts weekend of 20th April Youth Teams Under 12 to Under 16 Grading starts 14th April for two weeks.
Great Work Boys! P A G E 2 AUSKICK Wilston Grange is commencing a new era with its Auskick. Scott Dalton (one of our Senior Players) has taken up the reign as Auskick Co-ordinator for 2013. Welcome aboard Scott. The other noticeable change is Auskick during Term 1 rather than Term 2. Auskick started on Saturday 23rd Feb at 8am. Unfortunately the weather beat us for Saturday 2nd March with it being too wet for a session. So if there is anyone out who missed out on week one its definitely not too late. Auskick 23.02.13 Get onto the Auskick Website http://www.aflauskick.com.au and type in the local postcode 4053 and scroll down to Wilston Grange and register. JUNIOR COACHES We are looking for Coaches & Volunteers across all Junior Grades from Under 6 > Under 11 in 2013. There are short Training and Accreditation Courses through the AFL Auskick programme which gets you started as an Official AFL Auskick Coach and we have an experienced group of Club Co-ordinators at Wilston-Grange for ongoing training & support throughout the season. If you need any further info. or would like to be part of the Coaching Team at The Gorillas, please don t hesitate to contact : Craig Manly Junior Co-ordinator > 0419 716 921 cmanly@6pconstruction.com.au Eddie Hueppauff Coaching Co-ordinator > 0408 905 040 eddie@elephantstamp.com.au YOUTH COACHES Youth Coaches have been appointed for all age groups. Under 12 Kane Johnstone Under 13 Steve Adams and Simon Hutton Under 14 Don Easton Under 16 Darren (Billy) Hunter.
V O L U M E 1, I S S U E 1 P A G E 3 Junior Umpires Nominations are being sought for players interested in trying their hand at Umpiring The JFUP (Junior Field Umpiring Programme) operates at Wilston Grange. Those who nominate will officiate at Under 8 to 10 Games at Wilston Grange. You will also be required to attend a minimum of two Training Sessions with the AFLBJ during the early part of the season. Opportunities also exist later in the season to join the League Umpires for some training to become a Boundary Umpire during the Youth Finals Series. Any players in Under 13 s to Under 16 s who may be interested please contact Jo Jardine on 3166 8379 or at wgjafc@optusnet.com.au for more information. First Aid Before any game commences for Junior AFL, a qualified First Aid Official must be in attendance. These First Aid Officials must be registered with AFLBJ. Wilston Grange provides training for parents to become First Aid Officials to ensure that every team has a qualified First Aider for home games. (Under 6 to Under 11). We use Qualified Sports Trainers for All Youth Games. First Aid Training is currently booked for 16th March, 2013. Anyone who may be interested in participating please contact Jo on 3166 8379 or wgjafc@optusnet.com.au If you already have CURRENT First Aid or Higher Qualifications eg Applied First Aid Certificates, Doctors, Nurses, Paramedics, etc and you are prepared to assist with game day First Aid, please also contact Jo we will need to register you with the league and get a league ID tag. Ground Maintenance Volunteers There is a role for everyone in the Club. No matter how big or small everyone is appreciated. Currently we have a very small group who assist with General Maintenance around the club. Duties include:- mowing the area in front of club (not the ovals), emptying all bins, cleaning change rooms, odd jobs around place. With two of the group retiring they are desperately in need of a hand. Our maintenance crew meet on a Wednesday for about 4 or 5 hours but any amount of time you could give would be fantastic. So if we have some non-working parents or even grandparents who could help out give us a call or send an email to Jo so you can be put in touch with the crew.
I wasn't born a world champion. I just worked really hard to become one." LAYNE BEACHLEY LIONS TICKETS P A G E 4 This year AFLBJ and the Brisbane Lions have entered into an agreement which sees every registered Junior Player being offered Free Tickets to Games at the Gabba. More information will be provided at a later date with tickets coming directly via the AFLBJ/Lions. The deal is as follows:- Two 3 game memberships for U9 & U 10 players (ie 1 adult and 1 child per player) Four free tickets to one game for U6 U8 and U11 U16 players (ie 2 adults and 2 child per player) BINSC Many of you have received invitations to BINSC events, causing you to ask What is BINSC? BINSC (Brisbane Inner North Sporting Community) is a registered non for profit organisation that includes seven individual clubs covering six different sports across the inner Brisbane community. BINSC member organisations include: Wilston Grange Australian Football Club Wilston Grange Junior Australian Football Club Cannons Rebels Netball Club Wilston Grange Triathlon Club Wilston Grange Softball Club Stafford Stingers Swimming Club Wilston North's Junior Cricket Club BINSC works closely with local business, and explores opportunities for its member clubs to benefit from these relationships. BINSC is now using office facilities provided at Brothers Grange Community Sports Club, Grange, and is continually looking at ways of improving our facilities to make it one of the most recognisable sporting hubs in the city. BINSC Breakfast EVENTDETAILS: WHEN: FRIDAY 15TH MARCH 2013 TIME: 6.45am 8.45am WHERE: BROTHERS GRANGE COMMUNITY SPORTS CLUB 41 AGINCOURT STREET, GRANGE COST: Table 5 $195 or $45 pp BOOKINGS: Mark Forbes 0418 765 714 mark@binsc.com.au
P A G E 5 Representative Possibilities. For our Youth Players there are a number of Representative opportunities coming up in the next few weeks. Keep your eyes posted. Some of these come through AFLQ and details can be obtained via the clubs others are through Education Queensland and it is through your school that information will be obtained. AFLQ Opportunities These fall under two regions and are dependant upon where you live. The majority of our club fall into the Northern Raiders Region however, quite a few of you who live over towards Everton Park, Mitchelton and out towards Ferny Grove you most likely live in the Western Taipan Region. Both regions offer similar programs and both communicate details with the club which we will pass onto you where appropriate. Northern Raiders Under 16 /Western Taipans Under 16 "Great men and great teams do great things at great moments. " JOHN BERTRAND Trials Carnivals for the Under 16 teams were due to be held over the weekend of 2nd and 3rd March but were washed out due to inclement weather. Northern Raiders Selection Games now to be held on Friday 8th March at Zillmere for those shortlisted in squad. Check out Northern Raiders Website. Western Taipans Selection Trials at Training Session 13th March at Yeronga. The Under 16 State Academy Trials (formerly known as the AFLQ State Under 16 Championships) will be held at Yeronga on Sunday April 28, Saturday May 4 and Monday May 6. Northern Raiders Under 14 This program is open to boys turning 13 and 14 in 2013. Players will be assessed for squad selection in the first few fixture rounds of the AFL Brisbane Juniors season, in addition on April 13 2013 at Zillmere we will conduct the Northern Raiders u14 selection trial day to select an initial squad. Club coaches will be consulted in this process and selectors will watch games also to form opinions prior to coming up with an initial squad. Once an initial squad is formed in early to mid May, they will train and play intra squad matches to work towards selecting a final squad. Players outside the initial squad can be added at the discretion of the selection panel based on form, need or injury. The Under 14 State Academy Trials (formerly known as the AFLQ State Under 14 Championships) will be held on the Gold Coast (Broadbeach) and Northern NSW (Byron Bay) between June 24-28. Western Taipans Under 14 The Taipans are still to advise of their selection process for the Under 14 Squad. The Taipans Team will also play in the Under 14 State Academy Trials listed above.
V O L U M E 1, I S S U E 1 P A G E 6 SCHOOLBOY TEAM Opportunities Selection in these squads takes place through a number of avenues. All information and paperwork to participate in these squads should be collected through your child s school. The clubs do not have access to this paperwork, nor are they involved in any of the selection process. Met North Secondary Schoolboys Team (Under 15) This program is open to boys turning 15 in 2013 and younger (but still in high school). The trial day will be held at Zillmere on Wednesday March 5 th. (Postponed till Tuesday 12th March) It is imperative that all players intending to trial have signed permission slips from their school. Generally players that turn up without signed permission from their school are turned away. My advice to those wanting to trial is to speak to their head of sport/pe teacher at school to get the form required. AFL Queensland will assist with the trial day however do not have a say in selection. The State Championships will be held on May 23-26 in either Toowoomba or Dalby (TBC) Met North Primary Schoolboys Team (Under 12) This program is open to boys turning 12 in 2013 and younger (but still in primary school). The first process for players is to trial for their school District team. Information around this should be sought directly from schools through either the PE teachers or school administration as they will have dates, times and venues for these days as they do vary between the districts. Ensure that you consult with your school to collect permission slips that are required to attend district trials. If players make the school district team that will then compete in the Met North Regional Trials. These trials are held over two days at Zillmere on Wednesday and Thursday 17-18 April. AFL Queensland will assist with the Regional trial days however do not have a say in selection. The State Championships will be held on June 8-12 at Fishermans Road (Maroochydore).
Would you believe that early Australian Football uniforms consisted of canvas lace-up guernseys, long trousers, socks and high leather boots? Imagine! VOL U M E 1, I S S U E 1 P A G E 7 Wet Weather Training and games will continue even in wet conditions unless the Ground is Closed every effort is made to contact you should training or games be cancelled. Check emails, check facebook, check the junior club website and phone messages. Fees Fees are due and should be paid by 30 April, unless a prior arrangement has been made via Club Registrar. Fees can be paid at the club with cash, cheque, eftpos or credit card. See Jo I will generally be at the club Mon, Tues, Thurs, and Fri between 4.30pm and 6.00pm. Wed between 5pm and 6pm (once training starts). Direct Deposits can be made into the bank account:- Account Name:- Wilston Grange Junior Australian Football Club Inc Bank:- Bank of Queensland BSB:- 124-035 Account Number:- 20242937 (Make sure the reference indicates child's name, age and fees and email details of payment to Jo at wgjafc@optusnet.com.au) Shorts and Socks Club Shorts and Socks are available through Struddy s Everton Park, Shop 2, 467 South Pine Road, Everton Park. They are the only stockists of club shorts and socks. The club has renegotiated its supplier contract with Struddy s allowing for a saving to all our families. Shorts are now $18.50 and Socks are $10 each. For Junior Players Under 6 to Under 11 you only need BLUE shorts. For Youth Players Under 12 to Under 16 you need both BLUE and WHITE shorts. Struddy s offer 10% off all other stock for Wilston Grange Club Members.
P A G E 8 Second Hand Boots Second Hand Boots are available at $5 per pair. Or if you need to clean out the cupboard donations of second hand boots gratefully received. See Jo at the club. Contact Us Club Website: www.wilstongrangejuniors.aflq.com.au Address: PO Box 1104 Stafford City 4053 Email: Jo wilstongrangejuniors@aflbj.com Or Or wgjafc@optusnet.com.au jo.jardine@gorillas.com.au Phone: Jo 3166 8379 Communication Much of the club communication will be via email with support from Social Media. It is your responsibility to check your emails regularly. If you have additional email addresses you wish to utilise for communication home, work, extended family please send the details through and they will be added to the list. Don t assume just because we had it last year it is on the current list new lists are created each season from the registration database. What this means is - (for returning players) - information is downloaded from the online registration form so only the information included in this online registration is being used, so if only one parents information was completed then only one set of contact information is being used, if email addresses have changed and you didn't update them then we only have the old information included, (for new players) - your information is entered from forms completed at registration and all information provided on those forms will be used. Notices For Newsletter Anyone with information for the Club Newsletter should email information to Jo at wgjafc@optusnet.com.au no later than Monday evening of each week for inclusion in our newsletter.