Monday, February 20, 2017

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 
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" 

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!



Monday, February 6, 2017

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 6th Feb/Thurs 9th Feb
Mon 13th Feb/Thurs 16th Feb
Tue 21st Feb (back to Tue & Thu from this point)/Thurs 23rd 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)





Monday, January 30, 2017

January 30 Newsletter


This week's News...

Save the date...reminder

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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! 






Thursday, January 19, 2017

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 23rd January and train Mondays & Wednesdays until 7th February, then train Tuesdays & Thursdays from 7th 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!







Monday, January 2, 2017

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! 




Friday, December 16, 2016

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!

Saturday, December 10, 2016

2017 Youth Girls Coach announcement


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


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.

Wednesday, December 7, 2016

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 

Monday, December 5, 2016

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 





Sunday, December 4, 2016

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