Claremont Football Club Latest News

Schools

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 19:07:51 +1000

new auskick matchday resources and fixtures

Year 8 and 9 WAFC Cup 2012 Fixtures

2012 Match Report

AFL SCHOOL AMBASSADOR PROGRAM

The AFL School Ambassador program aspires to movtivate and reward teachers who promote AFL to their students. AFL Ambassadors play a pivotal role in also developing strong participation numbers in community football. Since the program was implemented in 2004, over 1000 WA Primary and Secondary schools have joined the national push towards student involvement in AFL. Through the AFL School Ambassador program, in partnership with WAFC District Development Staff the following programs get implemented:

Primary School

Auskick years 1 to 3 is an introductory program to AFL Football. The objective of the program is to teach the basic skills, which include: kicking, marking, handballing, bouncing, and picking up. The program which runs from 4 to 6 weeks within the school setting also includes: fun games, which are related to the school being taught. Following the completion of these programs students are then notified of who their local community Auskick centre is.

Years 4 to 7
Take part in the following programs: Eagles Faction footy, is a curriculum based program which goes for 4 to 6 weeks and like the Auskick program, teaches and develops the kids the basic skills of AFL. Additionally, students play in a modified version of AFL. As part of the program students have the opportunity to administer and deliver their own intraschool competition.

Eagles Cup
Eagles Cup is the primary school based interschool competition which gets played each Friday afternoon in Term 2. Within the Claremont District, 40 schools take part, which involves 9 divisions. At the completion of the competition, schools then participate in interschool one day carnivals, which are held at the end of Term 2.

Docker's Cup
Like Eagle's Cup, Docker's Cup is an interschool competition for Female participants. Within the Claremont District, schools will take part in a one day lightning carnvial referred to as the Docker's Cup carnival.

Secondary School
Freo House Footy
Freo House Footy Program is a 4 to 6 week program which gets delivered as part of the secondary school physical education program. It is designed to cater for all year groups. This entails skill development, game sense drills, and modified rules football. The program is delivered to both male and female phys ed classes at all secondary schools in the Claremont District.

Events

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 17:27:58 +1000

MODIFIED COACHES & MANAGERS NIGHT

24th, April 2012

Time to be confirmed

Claremont Football Club

UMPIRE INDUCTION NIGHT

26 April, 2012

Time to be confirmed

Claremont Football Club

PARENT MENTOR UMPIRE PROGRAM

2 May, 2012

Time to be confirmed

Claremont Football Club

YEAR 3 AUSKICK COACHES MEETING

7 May, 2012

Time to be confirmed

Claremont Football Club

JUNIOR PARADE DAY

19th May, 2012

Time to be confirmed

Resources

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Contacts

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District Manager
Dan Barnes
E-mail: dan.barnes@claremonttigers.com
Mobile: 0400 361 188

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District Development Officer
Sam Cousens
E-mail: sam.cousens@claremonttigers.com
Mobile: 0438 838 768

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District Development & Promotions Officer
Mitchell Harvey
E-mail: mitchell.harvey@claremonttigers.com
Mobile: 0427 211 228

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Claremont District Development Council Chairman
Leo Crohan
E-mail: lcrohan@westnet.com.au
Mobile: 0404 642 422

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Junior Competition Director
Kieran Kelly
E-mail: kellyshs@bigpond.com
Mobile: 0413 434 241

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District Registrar

John McCallum

E-mail: johnmccallum@westnet.com.au

Mobile: 9443 3471

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Clubs

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Junior Competition

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District Centre of Excellence

The Centre of Excellence is the foundation for the WAFL’s future and a key to the ongoing development of our great game in Western Australia. The aim is to ensure all players coming through the WA development system have exposure to opportunities that maximise their potential.

This initiative aims to deliver:

Higher quality WAFL players
Greater number of draftable players to the AFL
Highest standard of coaching and support staff
Higher quality of community level players
Higher quality of educated parents for future generations

The concept of WAFL Clubs as a “Centre of Excellence” for the District is the foundation of future growth and prosperity. It has been endorsed by the AFL, WAFC and all WAFL Boards. This model will continue to grow the game in Western Australia and find a synergy between the WAFL Club and its District.

Game Development

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 17:25:14 +1000

District Centre of Excellence

This initiative aims to deliver:

Higher quality WAFL players
Greater number of draftable players to the AFL
Highest standard of coaching and support staff
Higher quality of community level players
Higher quality of educated parents for future generations

Auskick

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 12:27:02 +1100

New auskick lesson plan bookletS for Pre-primary through year 3

While sports and specifically football have the potential to offer participants social, moral and physical benefits, the challenge facing all coaches is the abiltiy to craft sessions appropriate for their team. These booklets are intended to act as a guide for an Auskick coach with a group of Pre-Primary through Year 3 footballers. It may be implemented literally, however, it is intended to act as a framework for the session. Please feel free to use this booklet while also implementing new drills to develop the young footballers you are charged with mentoring.

Click here to view the Pre-Primary lesson plans

Click here to view the Year 1 lesson plans

Click here to view the Year 2 lesson plans

Click here to view the Year 3 lesson plans

media release from the australian football league: shane crawford is the new nab afl auskick ambassador

The AFL is pleased to announce Shane Crawford is the new NAB AFL Auskick National Ambassador.

Shane’s appointment was revealed in front of 150 Auskickers in Birrarung Marr in Melbourne today.

Shane said he is looking forward to being involved in NAB AFL Auskick, not only as National Ambassador, but also as a parent.

“My eldest son Charlie will attend his first Auskick clinic this weekend and it will be my first time volunteering as an Auskick parent. One of the best things about NAB AFL Auskick is that it not only teaches children the game, it also brings families together.

“Auskick is where champions begin and I can’t wait to meet the thousands of young champions throughout Australia. We are now targeting 180,000 Auskick participants so I’m going to be busy,” Shane said.

Outgoing Auskick Ambassador Robert “Dipper” DiPierdomenico introduced Shane. Dipper and Shane will travel to clinics together over the next six months adopting master - apprentice roles.

Dipper said he was thrilled Shane has accepted the role.

“Travelling the country to introduce children to our great game has been one of the highlights of my time in football. I can’t think of a better person to take the reins. Shane is a highly decorated player who has the passion to continue what I think is one of the game’s most important roles,” he said.

Shane is the father of four sons, Charlie (5), Ben (3) and four-month old twins Jack and Harry.

He played 305 games for Hawthorn from 1993 – 2008, his final match was Hawthorn’s premiership victory. The champion midfielder won the 1999 Brownlow Medal, was named an All-Australian four times and won four club best and fairests. He represented Australia three times in the International Rules series and in 2002 was captain. Shane was Hawthorn captain from 1999-2004 and was a Rising Star nominee in 1993.

Dipper will continue a role with the AFL as an AFL Ambassador. He recently returned from the AIS-AFL Academy’s tour of Europe.

AFL General Manager National and International Development Andew Dillon thanked Dipper for his 10 years as the face of NAB AFL Auskick.

“Dipper has done an outstanding job introducing our game to new participants. In his time the number of Auskickers has grown from 111,689 to 167,080 with an estimated one million girls and boys experiencing the program,” he said.

NAB AFL Auskick is the Australian Football League’s key introductory program for boys and girls aged between five - 12 and their families.

In 2011 there were 167,080 children involved in the program and there were 2700 centres.

The cost of the program can differ from state to state and centre to centre, but the general price range is between $50-$70. Auskickers receive a backpack that includes an Auskick football, cap, drink bottle, pencil set, height chart, activity book and footy cards.

To register for NAB AFL Auskick visit: www.aflauskick.com.au/register

term 1 Auskick Centres complete

This year Claremont District has just completed Auskick programs at primary schools in Dalkeith, Nedlands, Yuluma, Deanmore, and Iona, as well as Presbyterian Ladies College Primary School. Following the completion of these Auskick centres kids will now hopefully transfer and now register with their local Junior Club Auskick Centre.

These Auskick Centres not only encourage young children to partake in football, but do so with the goal of developing confidence in these children to stimulate further interest in joining their local club. Auskick Centres are extremely important because if kids weren’t playing Auskick, then there would be no future for AFL players, meaning there would not be footy. Auskick Centres serve as an introduction to football and help decide whether kids want to continue football in the future.

Auskick Centres are also a great way to bring the community together because they are run by the community. All of the coordinators and coaches involved are volunteers and parents of the kids. Without the volunteer base of the parents, Auskick Centres would not be possible. For those interested in getting involved, contact the Auskick Coordinator of your local club.

AUSKICK REGISTRATION is NOW OPEN!

NAB AFL Auskick is the Australian Football League’s key introductory program for primary school-aged boys and girls and their families. During our weekly coaching program your child will learn the skills of the game through appropriately modified activities where the emphasis is on fun.

Enrolling your child in Auskick is the ideal way to get them involved in a great program where learning skills, understanding the importance of a team, and making new friends is the main focus. In the past year, over 167,000 kids in Australia were involved in Auskick. We would love if you could join our team.

To register please click: http://www.aflauskick.com.au/register/

For any additional information please call Sam Cousens on 08 9384 9200

UWA BEGINNERS TRAINING COURSE

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +1100

The Claremont Tigers football club is offering a ten week beginner program for UWA international students to learn how to play footy. The program began on Wednesday, March 7th from 5:00pm to 6:00pm at the James Oval at the UWA campus. Training sessions are run by the Claremont District Officers Dan Barnes and Warren Parker teaching students important techniques such as marking, handballing, and kicking.

The sessions began teaching these basic techniques through a series of drills and now the students are implementing those skills in scratch matches. Each and every student has improved immensely and it is a pleasure for the District Office to run.

The UWA Beginners Training Course has been a great opportunity for students to learn a new sport and meet new friends! So far, there has been a phenomenal turnout of 28 students and counting. Please view the photos on the District Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/Claremont.District

The program is sponsored by Hatch.

ASSEMBLE THE ULTIMATE FOOTY BANNER & WIN!

Sun, 01 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +1100

Design a footy banner inspired by Marvel's 'The Avengers' for your club and win a private screening to see 'The Avengers' at a Movie Masters location. PLUS you and your footy mates will be running through your winning banner this season!

Please see the attached forms for more information:

In Cinemas 25 April!

Entry Form

KIDSPORT

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +1000

Kidsport is a program that will make it possible for children in Western Australia to participate in community sport and recreation, no matter their financial circumstances.

Kidsport invites eligible youth aged 5 - 18 years to apply for financial assistance that will contribute towards club fees. The fees will go directly to the registered Kidsport clubs participating in the project through their local government. This will cover all fees to join the nominated sport or recreation club with a maximum of $200 per child. There is no limitation to applications per family as long as the following eligibility criteria are met:

- Applicants are 5 - 18 years of age
- Applicants have a health care card or pension concession card
- Applicant's primary place of residence is in the local government area they are applying to (exceptions may apply)
- It is preferred that applicants register with a club that is in their local government area

For further information, please contact District Manager, Dan Barnes.

LEVEL ONE COACHING COURSE

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +1000

The WAAFL in conjunction with the WA Football Commission are conducting a third and final Senior Level 1 Coach Accreditation Course for 2012.

The course will be run over three consecutive Monday nights. Coaches will be required to attend all three sessions to meet the requirements of accreditation.

Monday 7th, 14th, 21st May

6.30 to 9.30pm

Ernest Johnson Oval, South Perth

Please see the attached flyer for further information or visit http://forms.wafootball.com.au/view.php?id=218 to register. If you have any queries regarding the course, contact Glenn Morley 9287 5551.

As per the WAAFL By-laws, all coaches must have a Senior Level 1 Accreditation as a minimum. Any unaccredited coach will not be permitted to coach after June 30.

CLAREMONT DISTRICT JUNIOR PARADE DAY

Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 +1000

Claremont Football Club and District Junior Parade Day will be held Saturday 19th May from 1:30pm at the Claremont Oval when Claremont takes on Perth.

The day is Claremont Football Club's opportunity to recognize the thirteen junior community clubs affiliated to the club. Over the past two season approximately 600 participants from the district have taken part in the pre-game parade along with activities during the game. The club and district encourage each club to get along a minimum of 30-50 players from Auskick and all age groups to be involved in our big day at Claremont Oval. Details can be found below:

Junior Parade Day Information

Junior Parade Day Poster

NAIDOC DESIGN A JUMPER COMPETITION

Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 +1000

The Claremont District in partnership with the Claremont Football Club is giving all primary schools in the District the chance to design the guernsey for the 2012 NAIDOC game against South Fremantle, to be played on Sunday July 1.

The winning school will be presented with a framed jumper at a school assembly during the week leading up to the game (NAIDOC week).

The competition is open to all students from Year 1 through to Year 7 at schools in the Claremont District.

Art work must be front and back on the template provided, with suggested colours including dark yellow, orange, red, green, blue, black, grey and white.

Click to download more information and the guernsey template.

All jumper designs must be returned to PO Box 59, Claremont, 6910 by no later than 5pm, Wednesday 16th May.

For more details contact Sam Cousens on 9384 9200 or sam.cousens@claremonttigers.com

ROUND 3: UMPIRE APPOINTMENTS YOUTH

Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 +1000

Please click for the attached file

Volunteer of the Week

Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 +1000

Name: Tristan King

Club: Great Southern Football League & Mt. Barker Football Club

Years of Service: 6

Roles Undertaken: League Committee, Club President

Tristan has been the Vice President and President of the Mt. Barker Football Club over the past six years and has also volunteered on the GSFL committee. He always does the jobs that no-one else wants to do.

As well as the committee positions that Tristan King fullfils, he also is at every training session setting up and packing up. He looks after all the equipment, opens up the club, umpires and cleans the changerooms. On top of this he is always willing to help out behind the bar or in the canteen.

Tristan has been a great asset to the Mt. Barker Football Club and country footy as a whole.

Nominate your favorite volunteer at www.volunteerinfooty.com.au!

Injury Management and Prevention Course

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +1000

On Tuesday, 15 May, the Claremont District Office hosted an "Injury Management and Prevention" course for all Junior Football Club coaches in the district. Eight clubs sent representatives for a total of over thirty participants. The course included a two hour presentation and demonstration session from physiotherapists Anthony McEvoy and Jon Barrett. Both physiotherapists not only work at the Lifecare Physiotherapy Cottesloe and Claremont but they also work as the physiotherapists for the Claremont Football club. They began the session by explaining techniques to manage players' acute injuries such as sprained ankles, nose bleeds, and cramps. This was followed by a question and answer session before the second part of the presentation began.

McEvoy and Barrett then moved on to discuss techniques for injury prevention. Prevention of concussions, post concussion syndrome, and other head traumas were notable topics of discussion, especially with the recent media attention that has been dedicated to these serious injuries. The presentation concluded with a question and answer session followed by a few giveaways. Claremont District Officer Dan Barnes closed the night with a final address about the importance of implementing this training, sharing the information with parents and players, and ensuring that everyone works together to prevent and manage injuries.

If you are interesting in having physiotherapists Anthony McEvoy, Jon Barrett, or another physician from Lifecare Physiotherapy center come speak to your club free of charge, please contact them at:

LifeCare Cottesloe Physiotherapy
525 Stirling Highway
Cottesloe, WA 6011
Telephone 9384 3269 Fax 9384 7211

LifeCare Claremont Physiotherapy
Level 2, Ashton Avenue
Claremont WA 6010
Telephone 9284 4151 Fax 9284 4585

Click here to see the powerpoint presentation given.