Newsletter - 14th March

We hope you have all enjoyed your Long Weekend...

but now it's back to business!

 Another shout out for Under 13 Players...WE NEED YOU!!!

A couple more Players will make 

ALL THE DIFFERENCE

to the Under 13's Season!

Contact the AJFC Registrar or Admin to join The Vikings!

    ajfcrego@gmailcom            ajfcadmin@gmail.com

Community Discount Card

The Altona Juniors are looking for local businesses and merchants to get on board our next big thing! 

The AJFC Community Discount Card is in its infancy development stage and needs your support to get it off the ground and ready for sale by round 1.

The concept:
Local businesses offer the card holder purchase discounts (printed on the card), two for one deals, free entry, free coffee with every breakfast for example, to those who hold a card from the Juniors. There is no outlay cost to the business. Businesses have full control over their offers and redeeming conditions. Your discount offer is a great tool for networking, generating local spending traffic and encouraging community support.
All profit from the purchase of these cards goes directly back into our club. The generous businesses enjoy increased spending and income from the new customer traffic.

If you are interested, or know someone who might be, please contact Naomi, Nadine or Melinda.
ajfcadmin@gmail.com

Looking for a rewarding experience?

The Junior Vikings are looking for a couple more coaches for the 2017 Season.

1 x Under 8's
1 x Under 9's (Due to the large number of excited Under 9's, we need a 2nd Coach for a 2nd Team!)

- Support will be provided and even 2 People can team up and share the position!
- Please Contact our Club President, Vito Rubino on 0418 394 662 or email him at ajfcpres@gmail.com.

**The Coaches role for these younger age groups is really rewarding and there is no pressure! It's all about getting the kids out for some fun and to learn the game of Football**

Newsletter - 6th March

Welcome to another week closer Vikings!!

9th April - Here we come...

Not a lot of information this week as we are all travelling along nicely. However, Some gentle reminders...

The Viking Juniors would like more players for the following age groups so grab your mates and tell them to come down!

You've paid your fees, but have you 

forgotten something?

Your Team sports bag that is included with your 2017 Membership can still be collected from either Adrian or Melinda - It's FREE so make sure you get one before it's too late!!

Collection locations are as follows:

Adrian : Wednesdays - 4.30-5.30pm, Car Park behind the Council Offices.

Melinda : Thursdays - 4.30-5.15pm, Bluegum Ave near the Basketball Court at the end of oval.

There are still approx 8 families who paid the additional expense and had their Child's name embroidered on the bag, please make sure you collect it from Adrian. If you can't make it on Wednesday, Please contact our Admin staff who can work out alternative arrangements -ajfcadmin@gmail.com 

It's not hard, We'll be happy to help!

That's it for now,

See you next time Vikings!
Have a great Week...

Newsletter - 20Feb

Welcome to another week closer to the season kick off!

Some important information and updates for our Viking Famililes this week...

Registration is still possible!

It's not too late to get on board!

$190 per player. Free bag upon payment of fees. 

Anyone experiencing difficulty in paying, please contact 

• Treasurer Nadine : ajfctreasurer@gmail.com and/or 
• Registrar Patrice: ajfcrego@gmail.com 

Please don't wait, work out a payment schedule now. 

Apparel Purchase Reminder

Due to the club room renovations during the 2017 Season, our dedicated Committee Members will be selling Club Apparel from the car park during Training nights. We apologize for any inconvenience but it is necessary to be flexible during the work at the club rooms.

Sales will be Wednesday and Thursdays only 
as follows:

• Adrian : Commencing Wednesday 15th Feb 4.30-5.30pm Car Park behind the Council Offices.
• Melinda : Commencing Thursday 16th Feb 4.30-5.15pm Bluegum Ave near the Basketball Court at the end of oval.

Cash and EFT/Credit Card accepted.

Registration fees can also be paid via Melinda & Adrian. Your Child’s Vikings Sports bag will be provided once full payment is received. 
No registration/payment…No bag.

We kindly ask you be considerate and locate Melinda or Adrian in a timely fashion, not at the end of training as they have other commitments to attend too.

We thank you for your co-operation!

Important Season Dates

• The 2017 Season commences on the 9th of April-There is no fixture yet. 
• The season runs through School Holidays for the full 14 rounds. Please keep this in mind when considering booking family holidays.
• The only Sundays that we do not play are the following dates: Easter Sunday -16th April & Queens Birthday Weekend - 10th June
• Finals commence on the 30th July. 
• The Grand Final is scheduled for the Sunday 20th August.

Dogs at Training

We understand your Dogs are part of the family but we kindly ask you to be mindful when bringing them to training or games. We have a unwritten rule about no dogs which we would like to bring to your attention. Unfortunately, last season we had a couple of incidences that were unsavory, so we recommend walking your dogs away from the children training and waiting on the boundary. They must remain on their leash at all times. Alternatively, We encourage you to leave them at home. 

We would appreciate your understanding regarding this matter.

Vikings Committee Members 

Our last note today is regarding our Committee...The Club would like to bring to your attention that the Committee volunteer their time and effort to running the AJFC and are often running households, working and fitting in other activities for their families. They are not employed by the Club.

Members attempt to reply as quickly as they can to all enquiries but we ask that you please be patient in waiting for a response. Many of you don't realize the Committee are working hard and long hours behind the scenes to keep it all running smoothly!

The AJFC welcome any one who would like to help share the load of running the Club we love. We would appreciate consideration when following up your enquiries. Alternatively, most answers can often be found online, via social media, website, WRFL and sporting pulse, though we are happy to help!

If you would like to help with operations, please email 

Naomi Redpath, our "AWARD WINNING Admin Extraordinaire" 

ajfcadmin@gmail.com

Mouth Guard Fittings

With such a busy time with cross over of Sports and Season changes, we have been unable to arrange every training day to have Mouth Guard fittings. However, the the assistance of the Cricket Club, we have been able to secure

Thursday 2nd March, 4pm-6pm at the Club Rooms.

Rebates are available.

"No Mouthguard, No Play"

Have a Great Week Vikings!

February 6 Newsletter

This week's news for The Vikings!

A few reminders...

Please ensure you advise your Coach by Tuesday if you wish to join in.

Entry has been assured so no need to worry about lock outs due to crowd numbers!

Pre-Season amendment date for 

Under 8, 9, 10 & 11's

Time - Still 4.30pm-5.30pm

Correction to start date - Wednesday 15th Feb

Confirmed dates for U17's Training

Mon 6^th Feb/Thurs 9^th Feb

Mon 13^th Feb/Thurs 16^th Feb

Tue 21^st Feb (back to Tue & Thu from this point)/Thurs 23^rd Feb

Getting Ready for the 2017 Season!

It's great to share the enthusiasm and inspire your Team mates to get fit for the 2017 Season!

Abdul Kareem Bey from The Vikings Under 14's team and Luke Dyke from the Under 12's are having a cracking pre-season getting some additional training in to start the season off well. 
  

 

Great Job Abdul & Luke! 

Keep the photos coming! (send them to ajfcnewsletter@gmail.com)

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!