Newsletter - 25April

Well Done this week Vikings,

5 winning Teams!

Lest we forget... 25th April.

Amendments to Training Locations
(NOT times)

As of Wednesday 26^th April, the following age groups will transfer from their current training location on Wednesdays & Fridays to the main grounds as follows:

Under 8        - Grant Reserve Oval, Centre Square Area

Under 9 Red  - Grant Reserve Oval, Bluegum Dr end

Under 9 Blue - Grant Reserve Oval, Cherry Lake end

Under 10      - Kirk Oval, Bluegum Dr end

Under 11      - Kirk Oval, Cherry Lake end

Training times will not change, only the training location.

The BIG 50!

Well done to our Under 12 Pocket Rocket James Munro for reaching his 50 game milestone on the weekend! It's a great achievement and he is a valued Team member of Mark Wheeler's Under 12's A-Grade team. Here is some profile info we would love to share with you:
Debut - 2013
Position - Half Back Flank
Footy Highlight - Winning the 2016 U11's G/Final
Fav Food - Pizza
Fav Footy Team - Bombers
Fav Footy Player - Jobe Watson
Hobbies - Cricket, eating, sleeping
His Coach says... "James is a pleasure to coach and a solid team player who gives 100% each week!"

His Team mates say... "James is a fast runner now that he cut his hair. He is always throwing his body into the game" 

Congratulations James - Well done!

Team Photos Reminder
A reminder to families regarding Team Photos on Wednesday and Thursday this week. 
Correct money must be in the order envelopes, no change will be given.

Congratulations to our Award Winning Kids

Well done to the following Vikings for their recent achievements:

• Hayden Beckwith - Coaches Award (Round 2)
• Lucas Beckwith - Heartland Award (Round 2)
• Hamzeh El Hassan - Numero Uno Award (Round 1)
• Tom Hansen - Numero Uno Award (Round 2)
• Deven Camilleri - Coaches "Kit Kat" Award (Round 2)

Keep up the great efforts Kids! We are proud of you all!

Smoking Policy

The Altona Junior Football Club recognizes that passive smoking (inhaling second-hand smoke) is hazardous to health and that non-smokers, in particular children, should be protected from tobacco smoke. Passive smoking can lead to other serious illnesses such as bronchitis, lung cancer, cardiovascular disease, and chest illnesses in children. Accordingly, the following policy has been developed by the Altona Junior Football Club to help protect people’s health. The move to go Smoke Free also complements the Altona Junior Football Club’s desire to create a healthy family and friendly environment. Our club believes that such an environment and image will be advantageous in attracting new members and positively promoting the club in the community. Legislation and the legal duty of care also provide reasons to have a Smoke Free club. Under common law the Altona Junior Football Club has a legal duty of care to ensure that employees, volunteers, players and officials are not exposed to potentially harmful situations. The Occupational Health and Safety Act also stipulate that employees and working volunteers must have a safe environment to work in.  

Designated Smoke Free Areas The Altona Junior Football Club requires the following areas to be Smoke Free: 
• Club and social rooms 
• Administration and office areas 
• Changing rooms 
• Toilet blocks 
• Indoor spectator viewing areas 
• Playing areas 
• Eating areas 
• Spectator viewing areas 
• Near entries and exits of buildings, facilities and the ground 

Behavioural Expectations The Altona Junior Football Club recognizes that role modelling can have a significant impact upon the junior members of the club. Hence, the following individuals and groups will refrain from smoking while they are acting in an official capacity for the club or while in club uniform: 
• Coaches (when coaching or representing the club) 
• Trainers (when training players) 
• Officials (when officiating for the club) 
• Volunteers (when working for the club)