Junior Football in the Macarthur Region in 2020
ANNOUNCING THE NEW MACARTHUR BULLDOGS JUNIOR AFL CLUB (INCORPORATED)
- AMALGAMATION OF CAMPBELLTOWN SWANS AND SOUTH CAMPBELLTOWN KANGAROOS APPROVED BY FAIR TRADING
On Monday 28 October, the NSW Department of Fair Trading approved the application to amalgamate the two Campbelltown Junior Australian football clubs to create the Macarthur Junior Australian Football Club (incorporated).
- MACARTHUR BULLDOGS JAFC CONFIRMED
On 1st November, 2019, members of the former Campbelltown Swans JAFC and South Campbelltown Kangaroos Junior Australian Football Clubs voted regarding a name, logo, icon and colours of the new Macarthur Australian Football Club. The name that was chosen was the Macarthur Bulldogs.
The vote concluded that the most popular design of jumper was the one shown below:
The design etc are subject to formal approval from AFL Sydney which is currently under review.
AFL NSW/ACT have also offered assistance in the design of logo, icon, playing strip, female team colours and identification.
- FIRST CLUB AGM/SPECIAL MEETING
Under the new constitution of the new club, the Management Committee of the Macarthur Junior Australian Football Club Incorporated shall consist of:
- President
- Secretary
- Treasurer
The Management Committee is subject to nomination and election by vote at a Special General meeting. The first AGM/Special Meeting of the new club shall be held on Thursday, 21st November 2019 at 7:00pm at the Waratah Room, Wests Leagues Club, Leumeah. All members are invited to attend.
Nominations for the Management Committee and other delegated roles for the running of the Club are to be sent to:
Ms Rebecca Yianakis
Public Officer, Macarthur JAFC (Inc.)
or call 0400397165 for more information.
These nominations are required to be submitted by Wednesday 20th November at 5pm.
- DELEGATED ROLES NOW OPEN FOR NOMINATION
In addition to the Management Committee positions, the following delegated roles are open for nomination to all club members for election at the first AGM:
- Football Operations Manager
- Auskick Coordinator
- Register
- Canteen Manager
- Sponsorship and Fundraising Manager
- Coaching Coordinator
Please note, a Community Football Club requires lots of helpers to run smoothly and ensure your children have the best experience possible. These roles do not require attendance at every meeting or indeed, a vast commitment of time, however, without passionate, dedicated volunteers to perform these roles, the Club will not be able to operate. Accordingly, all members are urged to nominate and assist where they can.
- POSITION DESCRIPTIONS
Please find links to the Position Descriptions for the Management Committee and Delegated roles:
- President
- Secretary
- Treasurer
- Football Operations Manager
- Auskick Coordinator
- Register
- Canteen Manager
- Sponsorship and Fundraising Manager
- Coaching Coordinator
- CLUB LAUNCH
The new Club will be officially launched on Friday 6th December at 5:00pm at Clarke Oval, Kearns. All members will be contacted and invited to attend.
The Launch shall include a special visit from the GWS GIANTS players, GIANTS inflatables, launch ceremony including official guests, fun activities for Auskick and junior players, special talent testing for youth and female players, skills and coaching from GWS GIANTS players, AFL registration tent, BBQ and entertainment.
All players, past and present, members and their families & guests are welcome to attend.
Staff of AFL NSW/ACT will be in touch by telephone to confirm your attendance and dietary requirements for the event.
- HOME GROUND, GAMES AND TRAINING
The joint Working Committee determined the club would play games in the 2020 season from Clarke Oval, Kearns, pending a search for a new home for the Macarthur Bulldogs.
Discussions have been ongoing with Campbelltown Council and several private organisations and institutions to secure a centrally located, high quality venue, suitable for the new club.
At this point in time, no decisions have been reached and, as planned, Macarthur JAFC will play and train at Clarke Oval for the immediate future.
- TEAMS AND REGISTRATION
Representatives of the Working Committee are liaising with AFL NSW/ACT to establish online registration platforms, bank accounts etc so that members can register for the 2020 junior season. That cannot be finalised until after election of the Management Committee.
In the meantime, staff from AFL NSW/ACT will be calling members, past and present from both former clubs to gain a commitment to register for the Macarthur Bulldogs in 2020. Formal registrations will occur at the official launch on 6th December, 2019.
One of the biggest advantages of combining the two existing clubs is to provide certainty of teams for existing and new players. In 2020 the club is looking to field teams in the following age groups:
- Under 9s, Under 10s, Under 11s Under 12s, Under 13s, Under 14s, Under 15s, Under 17s
- Under 12s Youth Girls, Under 14s Youth Girls, Under 16s Youth Girls
- TEAM COACHES AND MANAGERS
Macarthur Bulldogs JAFC is seeking nominations from those interested in coaching and managing teams for the new club.
If you are interested in undertaking one of these roles, please send an Expressions of Interest to Rebecca Yianakis bec.najdanovic@gmail.com or call 0400397165 for more information.
- MORE INFORMATION
Please contact Ben Klemke, Development Coordinator, AFL NSW/ACT for more information about the Macarthur Bulldogs Junior AFL Club or if you are interested in joining the club in 2020:
Ben.klemke@afl.com.au or call 0429 553 932.
Thank you.
Greg Talbot
Local Area Manager
AFL NSW/ACT
