January 30 Newsletter

This week's News...

Save the date...reminder

           

Vikings F.C Annual Golf Day

"Adrian Beckwith Memorial Cup"

Friday 17th February

On behalf of the Viking Seniors, we would like to help them promote their Annual Golf Day coming up. A fun day to be had by all and to pay tribute to a wonderful man who contributed so much to The Vikings over the years - 

Adrian Beckwith. 

To Register a Group of 4 or for further information, 

Please contact Paul Eishold on 0419 466 244. 

It will be a great day for all involved!

Pre-Season Training 

has started!! (for some...)

If you missed out on the update a few weeks back regarding when/where for pre-season training, drop The Club an email and we'll be happy to give you the information you need.

ajfcadmin@gmail.com

also...

If you take some photos of the Players getting "Season Ready", send them our way to spread the enthusiasm and team building encouragement!
ajfcnewsletter@gmail.com

     

Encouraging a “Team” Mentality

Ever look at a Sports Team and think how “together” they look? 

Football is a “team” sport and Coaches constantly aim for Teamwork and a comradery within the Team. This extends to wearing a uniform, both at Training and on Game day. Teams with a strong sense of “togetherness” are proven to be more successful than Teams without.

The AJFC encourage our Players to take on the Team Mentality. Be proud of your Team and spur on fellow Vikings to be fair, upstanding Competitors. Most of all – Have FUN!. Team Mentality nurtures football and will reinforce a fun and successful game!

Some of our generous Sponsors have supplied our training tops and bags. Wearing & using them shows our sponsors we appreciate their support while looking the part. Endorsing our sponsors and community partners is vital for continued relationships in the coming seasons. 

Training - Training top

•  Encourages Team equality        
•  Builds bonding & unity within the team
• Can be used for their purpose - 2 sided practice matches (one side is yellow, the other side purple)

Game Day – Full, Clean Uniform + Sports Bag

• Shows Competitors we respect Our Club, Our Team & Our Club Values
• Can be a psychological advantage over Competitors - We look successful!
• Shows Competitors we are unified & proud Club
• The Obvious… You can find your Team within the crowd!

Get on board and show our Competition we are a Club we are proud of and start 2017 off with a strong Team outlook!

Go Vikings! 

     

January 19 Newsletter

And we're off!.... Season 2017, here we come!

2017 Pre Season & Normal Season Training Locations & Times

We are pleased to announce that the AJFC are experiencing considerable growth in registered players and therefore will be fielding 12 teams in 2017. The council has allocated a number of grounds for the club to train on, and to ensure all teams are able to train safely and comfortably on the grounds provided we have decided to train across four nights of the week.

· Pre Season-Training will commence as follows over three allocated grounds.  Please Note – U17 players will start on Monday 23^rd January and train Mondays & Wednesdays until 7^th February, then train Tuesdays & Thursdays from 7^th Feb.

· Normal Season-Training will commence over four allocated grounds at a date to be confirmed closer to the season start, and once the cricket season has finished.

Come on down and get pre-season ready!

See you there!

January 3rd Newsletter

 Hello 2017!

We hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and an exciting New Year. No rest for the behind the scenes support at The AJFC though, as we work to maintain our momentum leading into the 2017 Season! What better way to begin... with an exciting announcement for our Under 12 Girls!  

Welcome Kacie Cook!

Under 12's Youth Girls Coach for 2017

Involved as a player with the Altona Junior Football Club since 2008, Kacie started in the U14s before progressing to the Altona Junior Youth Girls and Altona Senior Womens team from 2010 until 2014. In 2010 Kacie was awarded the Youth Girls Best First Year Player. In 2011 & 2012 Kacie helped lead the Altona Youth Girls team as Vice-Captain and was also awarded the Coaches Award, and Presidents Award before being appointed team Captain In 2013 & 2014. In 2013 Kacie was also awarded the Western Region Football Leagues Runners Up Best & Fairest trophy. In 2014 Kacie was awarded the clubs Best & Fairest trophy, and Murphy-Burke Perpetual Award, and in 2015 played with St Albans in the Senior Womens Premier Division. Kacie has spent time teaching children to play AFL at SEDA, and Western Bulldogs Community Programs . In 2016 Kacie went on to teach AFL to Youth Girls in America at a Michigan Summer Camp.  Kacie is a State and Interleague Representative and one day hopes to be drafted into the AFL Womens Division.

Kacie's appointment is a fantastic start to new New Year! Welcome aboard Kacie! 

16 December Newsletter

A Great Turn-Out for the Girls Youth Team!

A fantastic turn out for the Girls pre-season training on Tuesday. Well done to the Team for coming down after such a hot afternoon and giving their all at Training! There is still time, obviously, to get on board if you're interested in joining The Viking Girls. Under the guidance of our Awesome New Coach Abbey Brown, the Girls are setting up to have a really positive Season in 2017.

Congratulations to Our Sports Star, 

James Curran!

A big Congratulations to James Curran from this year's Under 12's, who won the Sports and Values Award for 2016 at his Grade 6 Graduation this week. Keep up the great work James!

The AJFC always welcome Sponsors to the Club and have a variety of options available. If you or your organisation would like to be part of the 2017 Season, please contact the Club to discuss how you can be part of something great!
ajfcadmin@gmail.com
info@altonajuniorfootballclub.com

AND...

with 8 days until Christmas, The Altona Junior Football Club 
wishes you all a wonderful Christmas and safe travels!
Go Vikings!

2017 Youth Girls Coach announcement

AFJC is pleased to announce the 2017 Youth Girls Coach...

 Abbey Brown

Employed by AFL Victoria as a 2017 Game Development Officer, Abbey has a very impressive resume and list of personal achievements both as a Footballer and Education Teacher. Abbey successfully completed a Bachelor of Education (P-12) Physical Education in 2016, and has also won various Academic and Sports Awards. In 2010 & 2011, Abbey was awarded Female Sports Person of the Year Awards, was the Winner of the 2011 Long Tan Leadership Award, Winner of the 2012 Caltex All-Rounder Award, and also awarded a Scholarship with Victoria University. Abbey was also Co-Captain with the Westbourne Youth Girls Football Club, and participated as a player in the 2012 Interleague team with the Youth Girls Football League.  A Level 1 Accredited Coach, Abbey is excited to be a part of the Altona Junior Football Club, and looking forward to leading the Youth Girls team for season 2017. We offer a huge WELCOME to Abbey and wish her all the best coaching our Girls next year.

Another Superstar in our ranks!

Coaches Endeavour Award

A Big CONGRATULATIONS to Jess Ogilvie, from the Vikings U12s, on receiving the Coach's Endeavour Award for his efforts on the Year 7 Westbourne Grammar Football Team. Only one of two awards handed out across the year levels at his school for excellence in Sport, it is awarded for effort and commitment to the team. 
A very competitive award and a great accomplishment for Jess.

Keep up the awesome work Kids and we'll have a great Vikings Season in 2017!

Well Done Jess!

If you have any great stories or news to share with the AJFC Community, 
feel free to email us at

ajfcnewsletter@gmail.com 

5th Dec, 2016.

Leaders on and off the Field!

We have a lot of fantastic Leaders & Team Players on our Junior Teams at the Vikings but today at Altona Primary, Finn Puher and Luke Dyke (from Our 2016 Under 11 Premiers) and Mackenzie Callus (from our Girls Youth Squad) were awarded House Captain roles for next year, as part of a Leadership Team of 12 Students, voted in by their peers for showing great Leadership within the school.

Well Done to all 3 and best wishes for the Year ahead!

If YOU have any great stories or news to share with the AJFC Community, feel free to email us at

ajfcnewsletter@gmail.com 

Youth Girls Team- Additional Training sessions

Additional Pre-Season Training

for our Youth Girls Group

The Club has arranged for 2 more pre-season training sessions for our awesome Girls line up. It's not too late to come along and try it out!

Tuesday 13th December : 6pm-7pm

Monday 19th December : 4.30pm-5.30pm

Location : Altona Football Club  - Oval 3 (next to the Council offices)

All you need is a Water bottle, runners and sun screen!

Come and give it a try - Everyone is welcome.

Be apart of something great!

For further information, you are welcome to contact us:

ajfcrego@gmail.com

The AJFC needs your help! (It's not hard, we promise!)

The AFJC asks that you kindly complete the survey attached to the following link:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NSCYF5D

It refers to the Clubs Mission Statement &Values and your feedback would be appreciated!

 Thank you for your help!

Numero Uno Celebrates 10 years!

Celebrating 10 Years in Business

Congratulations Numero Uno!

Congratulations to one of our valued Sponsors - Sam and John at Numero Uno Pizza and Pasta. Last week they celebrated 10 years since taking over the iconic Altona Pizza shop and becoming part of the Altona community.

Sam, John, and their son Ryan run the local business that is a favourite with many locals.

Numero Uno have supported many local clubs over the years and in recent years have become a strong supporter of the Altona Junior Football Club, embracing it as their football club.

When we asked why Numero Uno sponsor our club? John replied, “He loves to see the look on the kid’s faces when they come in with their awards”. He knows the weekly team award they contribute makes a player’s day. The Coaches use the award to encourage and reward young players for doing their best.

Numero Uno is open 7 days a week. On Monday to Friday from 10am to late, and for breakfast from 8:30am on the weekends. If you aren’t already a regular, drop in and try them out. You won’t be disappointed.

It’s through the generous support of people like Sam and John that our club remains strong and we can ensure that our young people continue to have a great football club to be proud of.

Congratulations Numero Uno

from the AJFC!