Perth Football Club Latest News

PERTH DISTRICT SCHOOL AMBASSADOR'S AWARDED IN EDUCATION NIGHT OF NIGHTS'

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +1000

The WAFC recently held its annual Education Function that was attended by over 250 high achieving School Ambassadors.

The annual WAFC Education Function continues to gain an important position on the WA Football event’s calendar with this year’s dinner having a ‘magic’ theme with a spellbinding performance by OLA the Magician. Special guests included AFL players Roger Hayden (FFC), Sam Butler (WCE), Bill Walker (WAFL Legend), WAFC Chairman Frank Cooper and CEO Wayne Bradshaw. The function also gave the WAFC an opportunity to welcome Coles as the new AFL SCHOOLS Partner. Coles State Marketing Manager, Colin Chantler, attended the dinner and assisted with presentations.

In addition, all competition-winning school teams were acknowledged for their efforts including WAFC Schoolboys and Schoolgirls Cup winners, Design-a-Jumper winners and Alcock Cup champions. This year a Perth District School - Wesley College successfully took out the Alcock cup for the first time since 1994 (year that Ben Cousins played).

Colin West, WAFC General Manager of Education & Development said: “This awards night is a great way to acknowledge the success of AFL programs in WA schools, which have not only achieved significant growth in participation the last two years, but also made a significant impact on student learning especially in the key areas of literacy and numeracy.

“These important outcomes have been generated by the passion and commitment of our terrific AFL School Ambassadors, in partnership with our WAFL District & Regional development staff. This prestigious dinner function provided an opportunity to recognize and reward the very best of our Ambassadors and celebrate our terrific programs and competitions,” Mr West said.

The Demons District would like to acknowledge its two award winners on the night.

Outstanding FIRST YEAR AFL School Ambassador Program

Coral Perhavec - Beckenham Primary School

Coral became an AFL School Ambassador to take football at the school to the next level. Coral organised an Eagles Rock My School visit, a follow up reading clinic in Year 1 and promoted the Eagles interactive whiteboard Literacy program.

She also organised a coaching clinic through the Perth District, took two teams to the Multicultural Football Carnival in Term 1, coordinated the Beckenham Primary School’’s Eagles Cup team and had two teams participate in the Freo Dockers Cup. Coral encouraged classes to participate in the AFL Quiz and assisted two TAFE students complete their practical coaching accreditation training.

Outstanding MULTICULTURAL AFL School Ambassador Program

Nuria Ushoroff - Australian Islamic College

Nuria was inducted as an AFL School Ambassador this year. She works in a very multicultural environment, knowing that most children have not experienced playing or learning about AFL.

During Physical Education lessons Nuria taught the basic skills and was amazed at the improvement throughout the term. The students showed joy on their faces when they told her, 'Look I can bounce the ball.' Nuria has conducted Eagles Faction Footy and organised a Dockers Cup team to attend the Perth Multicultural Carnival.

Following a successful intra-school competition, Nuria selected students and staff to play an exhibition game on the last day of term.

Shannon Gover - Demons District Indigenous Officer

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +1000

Recently, the Demons District in partnership with Kensington PCYC, Nyaarla Projects and the Office of Crime Prevention employed Shannon Gover to the position of Indigenous Officer and Youth Mentor. Shannon, who is a local Kenwick player, resides within the district and has extensive knowledge about the local area. Previously, Shannon caoched Kenwick juniors and is currently involved with Nyaarla projects who look after some of the Indigenous players from the Claremont Tigers WAFL club.

Shannon has been employed in a part time capacity with the club, working at Kensington PCYC for 2 half days a week, and at Perth FC on Friday's. Shannon's main role at PCYC is to mentor the youth who are involved in the Community Recreation and Automotive courses. During his time at the Perth FC, Shannon will expose the students to fitness and football activities, but also in educational workshops and seminars run by Troy Cook and the David Wirrpanda foundation.

Another role of Shannon's during his 6 month contract will be to help coordinate an Indigenous Camp with the assistance of the Perth FC and Australian Institute of Fitness. The camp will run in the October School holidays and will be offered to 40 Indigenous players from our Metro and regional areas. For more information on this, please call the Perth district office on 9362 4499 or email Shannon on shannon@perthdemons.com.au

Demons District - Quality Club Dinner 2011

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +1000

The Demons District Development Council recently held its Inaugral Quality Club Dinner at Brownes Stadium. The Night was a huge success with over 140 people attending, including both junior and senior club representatives, Local government club development officers, JCC Executive staff and Demons District School Ambassadors. Presentions on the night included;

Jamie Cavill & Kirsty Cave - SMPHU Survey Analysisview

Warren Nel - Quality Game Environmentsview

Michelle Reike & Claire Thompson - Health Canteen "Fuel to GO GO GO"

Paul Mugambwa - Cultural Inclusion in AFLview

John Dorazio - Finance & Budgetsview

Geoff Glass - Facilties & LGA's

Peter Holliday - Social Media / PFC website

The Demons District would like to thank all those who made the night a great event and looks forward to holding another event in 2012.

Please email to provide your feedback

Clubs

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 17:11:13 +1000

YOUTH WORKER - INDIGENOUS MENTOR (PART-TIME)

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +1000

The Perth Football Club in partnership with the Perth Demons District is looking to fill the position of;

Youth Worker - Indigenous Mentor (Part-Time)

The role would involve working closely with youth from the Perth District (South - East Corridor) and Kensington PCYC.

The ideal candidate would be able to develop good relationships with young people aged between 16-25 from all different social backgrounds.

The position would require 10-15hrs of contact time a week both at Kensington PCYC and Perth FC

The contract would be for 6months (part -time) with the opportunity to develop into a full time role

Please see position description below

Youth Worker - Indigenous Mentor

For more information please contact
Scott Faulkner - 0411 113 088

SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN WITH THE PERTH DEMONS!!

Wed, 18 May 2011 00:00:00 +1000

DEMONS DISTRICT SUPER JULY HOLIDAY CLINIC

Are Parents looking for something for their kids to do these next July School Holidays??
Well the Demons District Super Holiday Clinic is for you!!
Bring along some friends and have a great time learning new football skills off Perth Demons and AFL stars!!
All Participants from Yr pp - 7 get a FREE demons jumper!!!

DANIEL KERR IS OUR SPECIAL GUEST!

Lots of GREAT PRIZES to be won and LOTS OF FUN to be had!!

Please click below for more information and registration form:

Holiday clinic flyer

Please Contact Anthony Balcombe for if you have any further questions on 0412 676 857 or 9362 4499

RWF COACHING SEMINARS 2011

Tue, 17 May 2011 00:00:00 +1000

1) RWF Coaching Workshops – FREE Event!!

Monday 23^rd

May – 6.30pm- 8pm @ Harmony Fields, Maddington – Youth/Senior Aged Coaches (13-17)

Monday 30^th May – 6.30pm- 8pm @ Mills Park, Beckenham – Auskick Coaches (5-8)

Monday 13^th June – 6.30pm- 8pm @ Higgins Park, East Victoria Park - Modifieds Coaches (9-12)

All workshops will be conducted by District Coach Coordinator - Bruce Fraser and RWF Director - Jarrod Kaylor-Thomson
All Perth District Coaches are welcome to attend
Tea, Coffee & Light refreshments will be served on the night
No RSVP required

GET PAID TO PLAY FOOTY

Tue, 10 May 2011 00:00:00 +1000

TRAINING SENSE COMES TO THE PERTH DISTRICT
Player Sign up Information:

For all those who have expressed an interest in getting involved in the Training Sense - Certificate II in Sport, please see below the details of the final sign up for this years intake;

Date: Wednesday 11th May, 2011
Time: 4.30pm
Venue: Lathlain Hall, Brownes Stadium, Lathlain

Please pass this information on to all club contacts that may still be interested in the program.

DON'T MISS OUT ON GETTING PAID TO PLAY FOOTY!!

For more information contact - Scott Faulkner 0411 113 088

DEAN COX HOLIDAY CLINICS

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +1100

Hey Kids, do you want the opportunity to meet Dean Cox? What about other West Coast Eagles, Fremantle Dockers and Perth Demons players!!!

Well this is your opportunity!!

Click on the Link below, and fill out a registration form for our upcoming holiday clinics!!

DEAN COX CLINIC REGISTRATION FORM

Junior Competition

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 16:35:54 +1000

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 16:37:46 +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

NAB Auskick

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 16:39:47 +1000

NAB Auskick

The NAB AFL Auskick program provides boys and girls with a fun and safe Australian Football experience that serves as an introduction to a lifetime of involvement in the game. The program is not just about introducing children to Australian Football – it activates and develops within each child the desire for a healthy lifestyle and an association with our great game. This is achieved through activities and programs for individuals, small groups and teams, and aims to assist development of personal and social skills.

NAB AFL Auskick is a program managed by the local community for the community. Adults play an essential role, whether as parents, coaches, administrators or officials, in supporting junior football in Australia.

Children learn best by example. Therefore codes of conduct provide clear behavioural guidelines and promote a quality environment in which both the game and the participants can flourish.

Visit the official NAB Auskick website for registration details...How to Register

Code of conduct – Parents and spectators

Encourage children to participate regardless of ability

Encourage participants to always play by the rules

Never ridicule mistakes or losses

Remember that participants learn best by example. Applaud good play by all teams

Never publicly disagree with officials. If you disagree, raise the issue privately through appropriate channels

Actively discourage racial abuse

Recognise the value and importance of volunteer coaches

Remember that participants play for fun and are not miniature professionals

Condemn the use of violence in any form, be it by spectators, coaches, officials or players

Encourage players to accept the umpire's decisions

Demonstrate exemplary behaviour by not using foul language, or harassing players, coaches or officials

Smoking and the consumption of alcohol is unacceptable at junior sport

Code of conduct – Coaches and teachers

Be reasonable in your demands: consider young players' time, energy and enthusiasm levels

Avoid over-playing the talented players. The just 'average' players' need and deserve equal time. n Keep winning in perspective: maximise participation because children participate for fun and enjoyment

Stress safety: ensure that equipment and facilities are safe and appropriate for age and ability levels

Consider maturity levels: match up practice schedules, activities and degree of competition

Develop team respect: for opponents as well as for the judgement of officials and opposing coaches

Recognise the importance of injury: seek and follow the physician's advice concerning injured players

Keep informed: with sound principles of coaching and skill development, and development of children

Teach sporting behaviour: create opportunities to teach appropriate sports behaviour as well as basic skills

Get priorities right: ensure skill learning and appropriate behaviour are the priority over competition

Teach fair play: help children understand the responsibilities and implications of their freedom to choose between fair and unfair play

Schools

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 16:40:08 +1000

School Football

The school system has traditionally been the nursery for young students wanting to participate in Australian Football, Australia's most popular sport. The West Australian Football Commission and Australian Football League is committed to ensuring all Australians have the opportunity to participate in our great indigenous game and aims to facilitate appropriate school-based participation opportunities for all students (girls & boys) wishing to be involved, whether as a player, umpire or coach.

The WAFC School Resources provides information for innovative and engaging curriculum resources designed to bring our game into the classroom while delivering educational outcomes.

To find out more about the exciting initiatives and opportunities available to schools in Western Australia, simply visit the WAFC School Program

School Ambassador Program

The exciting AFL School Ambassador program was launched in 2004 by the Minister for Education and Director General at Patersons Stadium. Currently (1 June 2011) there are 1027 teachers have been inducted into the program.

"AFL School Ambassadors are teachers who are passionate about their Australian football. They commit to actively and positively promoting our great game in their school." - Colin West, General Manager, WAFC Development and Education.

AFL School Ambassadors are provided with a fully funded Professional Development Day and are supplied with the following:
Role and expectations of the AFL School Ambassador
Resources and support available from the West Australian Football Commission, including current football programs available to schools
Practical PE activities and Cross-curricular activities involving a football theme

Events

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 15:11:33 +1000

Resources

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 17:11:48 +1000

Contacts

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 16:44:48 +1000

Demons District Development Council - 2012 Contacts

District Manager - Scott Faulkner

dm@perthdemons.com.au

Chairperson - Neil Darby

Neil.Darby@det.wa.edu.au

Competition Director - Ross Leipold

rosco60@bigpond.com

Development Officer - Anthony Balcombe

do@perthdemons.com.au

Assistant Competition Director/s - Maher Kassem & Simon Gilbert

gilbert.simon@bigpond.com

kassemspizza@optusnet.net.au

Youth Registrar - Joanne Warner

929406@live.com.au

Junior Registrar - Monica Vander-Snorek

0428 172 168

Secretary - Linda McIntosh

linda@ceilings.com.au

QCP Consultant - Kris Ridgway

kristen@perthdemons.com.au

Treasurer - Joe Wieclaw

jwieclaw@bigpond.net.au

Senior Community Rep - John Dorazio

john@walkerwaylandwa.com.au

Female Representative - Kelly Newton

kellynewton18@hotmail.com

School Representative - Peter Glenndenning

peter.glendenning@det.wa.edu.au

Armstrong to Give Umpiring a Go

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +1000

On Saturday 9^th July, the Demons District will recognise the importance of supporting junior umpires with the inaugural Umpiring is Everyone’s Business Carnival.

The District, in partnership with the Demons District Football Umpires Association (DDFUA), Perth Football Club, Gosnells Junior Football Club and the AFL, will help promote the Umpiring is Everyone’s Business campaign and celebrate the important role that umpires hold in Australian Rules Football.

The Umpiring is Everyone’s Business campaign focuses on using influential people within Australian Football to advocate positively about umpiring and for all participants within our game to take responsibility for their behaviour on match day.

In support of this event and its important message, Perth Football Club Captain Steve Armstrong will pick up a whistle and give umpiring a go. Armstrong played 79 games with Melbourne and West Coast in the AFL, and played a starring role in the Eagles’ 2006 Premiership. He has since played in the WAFL with the Perth Demons.

AFL Field Umpires Dean Margetts and Brett Rosebury will also attend the Carnival to mentor the DDFUA’s aspiring young umpires. Margetts and Rosebury both commenced umpiring in the Demons District and have since forged outstanding careers. Rosebury has umpired the last two AFL Grand Finals, including the historic drawn Grand Final.

The Carnival builds upon last year’s contribution to the Umpiring is Everyone’s Business Campaign- the Dean Margetts Promotional Game. Margetts returned to his original junior district and joined the DDFUA’s field, boundary and goal umpires to umpire an Under 17s game between Gosnells JFC and Kenwick JFC during the AFL split round. This event was hugely successful and was a unique experience for all involved.

Margetts is particularly proud to again lend his support to promoting the campaign within the Demons District stating that, “I am very fortunate to be able to come back to the Demons District where my playing and umpiring day’s began, to be able come back representing the AFL Umpiring Department is something I am very proud of and I hope my career can show all participants from our District, that you can make the elite system in whatever capacity you desire, if you are passionate enough about it.”

This Saturday all junior clubs will come together to play football in a fun and positive environment and in doing so will recognise the need to support and nurture umpires for the ultimate benefit of grass-roots football.

The Carnival will be held on Saturday 9^th July, between 8.30am-11.30am at Sutherlands Park, Gosnells.

Indigenous Program Coordinator - Perth District

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +1000

The West Australian Football Commission (WAFC) is the peak Australian Rules Football body in Western Australia and is the caretaker of football throughout the State and responsible for the overall development of the game.

The WAFC is a not for profit organisation that plays an important role in funding the ongoing development of football in all communities. This ensures that football is the best resourced sporting code in the State and can have the most active role in building better communities through various development programs.

To continue this development the WAFC is seeking an enthusiastic Indigenous Programs Coordinator – based in the Perth District at the Perth FC (Brownes Stadium). The role will oversee and coordinate the delivery of participation, community engagement and talent programs/initiatives targeting Indigenous communities within the Perth District.

Key responsibilities will include:

Deliver participation, community engagement and talent programs/initiatives targeting Indigenous communities within the Perth District.
Contribute to the growth and retention of players, volunteers, coaches, umpires and fans in the Perth District
Develop strong relationships and successfully engage Indigenous community stakeholders to improve participation and talent outcomes
Raise awareness of participation opportunities within Indigenous communities in relation to all levels of Australian Football (i.e. playing, coaching and umpiring) with particular emphasis on building capacity within community clubs.
Coordinate cross cultural awareness training across Perth district to allow better engagement with Indigenous participants and communities
Facilitate an Indigenous camp inviting players from both the metro and regional areas of the Perth District
Assist with delivery of Indigenous events and programs including AFL Indigenous Round and the WAFL NAIDOC round.
Assist in the delivery of national Indigenous talent programs and awareness of the talented player pathway including U15 and U23 selection processes.
Develop and deliver leadership/mentor program targeting player within the Perth District
Provide assistance in finding employment and educational opportunities to Indigenous players who are involved in the Perth FC system

Experience required to undertake role includes;

Demonstrated knowledge, experience and understanding of Indigenous people, diversity, communities and cultures (E)
Ability to work cross culturally with diverse communities (E)
Excellent written and verbal communications (E)
Excellent interpersonal, teamwork and relationship building skills (E)
Demonstrated ability to operate under pressure situations whilst achieving outcomes. (E)
A sound understanding of WA Football structure and system in particular our District Model. (D)
Ability to work outside of normal working hours (D)
A self motivator, who achieves results autonomously or via teamwork. (E)

Good customer relationship/communication skills (E)
Computer literate with knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Explorer (E)

Level 1 Coaching (D)

If you want to be involved in promoting indigenous football, and work in a great team environment, please provide your resume outlining your experience to the WAFC HR Manager, Patrick de Haan by emailing pdehaan@wafc.com.au by Friday September 16^th, 2011.

COACHES WANTED FOR AMATEUR FOOTBALL

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +1100

The Manning Rippers are a Silver Accredited Football Club whose young side have made senior grand finals in 2009 ( premiership) and 2011 ( nine point loss) . In 2011 the Rippers have in addition developed a colts squad who have made a grand final in their inaugural year.

The club is seeking applicants for the following coaching positions at the club in 2012.

C2 League

C2 Reserves

Colts

Applicants should be level 2 accredited ( or committed to utilising club funding to obtain level 2 accreditation) and committed to a two year process that will see the club stabilise its position in C2 in 2012 and play finals.

If you are interested in any of the above positions please ring Chairman of Selectors Scott Greer on 041 3169 664 or e-mail at scottg@mkgpartners.com.au

Remuneration will be performance based and is negotiable. Applications close 31st October 2011.

Position Available: Open Rules Coach

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +1100

Position Vacant: Open Rules Umpire Coach (Demons District Football Umpires Association)

The Open Rules Coach oversees the coaching of the Demons District's Open Rules (13s-17s) umpires.

The Demons District Football Umpires Association (DDFUA) is seeking expressions of interest from driven individuals who are keen to take the DDFUA's Senior Panel (Orange Shirt) program to the next level in 2012 and beyond.

This position will be a volunteer position that will have flexible hours. This will include weekend and after hours work. An honorarium package will be discussed with the successful candidate.

A detailed position description is attached.

Expressions of interest, detailing your relevant umpiring experience, should be sent to (by Wednesday 30th November):

Daniel Gibbons

Umpire Manager

Demons District Football Umpires Association

0418 804 490

daniel@demonsumpires.com.au

Scott Faulkner

District Manager

Demons District

9362 4687

dm@perthdemons.com.au

for more information download flyer

Get Paid to play footy - Training sense

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +1100

Are you at school ? In year 11 or 12?? Do you play footy for a Demons District Junior CLub?

If you answered YES to the above questions then you are eligible to GET PAID TO PLAY FOOTY!!

Are you interested in this opportunity? If you are then register your interest by clicking on the link below....

http://trainingsense.com.au/dpe

or contact Scott Faulkner on 9362 4499

For more information check out

http://www.trainingsense.com.au/staff-developmenttraineeships/government-funding/western-australia.cfm

District Events in 2012

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +1100

For all demons district dates in 2012 please refer to the "EVENTS" drop down menu tab just above the main display screen.

This will allow you to keep up-to-date with special events, gala days, coaching courses, JCC & DFDC meetings and anything else that occurs throughout the year.

I encourage demon district members to "subscribe" to the calendar by clicking on the icon that says just that "subscribe to this calendar"

Please pass this information on to all demons district members

Good luck for the season

Demons District Development Team

2012 AFL National Coaching Conference

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +1100

2012 AFL National Coaching Conference

7pm Friday 17 Feb – 4pm Sunday 19 Feb 2012
Allphones Arena, Homebush, Sydney

The AFL National Coaching Conference attracts around 500 coaches from across Australia. The 2012 conference program is aimed at giving Australian Football coaches an opportunity to access the most up-to-date coaching methods and practices.

Dates

Sydney will host the 2012 AFL National Coaching Conference from Friday 17th February to Sunday 19th February.

Please note the change of date. In the initial announcement of conference dates it was placed at the traditional time of the conference following Australia Day. In subsequent discussions with AFL NSW/ACT, and potential venues, it was decided that the conference would be better placed to coincide with the first round of the NAB Cup in association with the GWS Giants/Western Bulldogs/Collingwood round robin at Blacktown International Sports Park on Saturday 18 February. There are a number of benefits to this and elements of the conference on Saturday will be built around the event. We apologise for any inconvenience the changes have caused and are aware of the possibility that some coaches may have pre-booked flights to Sydney based on the original dates. If that is the case please call Andrew Hughes on 03 9643 1953 to discuss the situation.

AFL Umpire Coach PD Program National Conference

The AFL Umpire Coach Professional Development Program National Conference will once again be held in conjunction with the AFL National Coaches Conference. Bringing player coaches and umpire coaches together for this weekend reinforces that umpiring is everybody’s business.

Find out more about arrangements for umpire coaches attending the 2012 AFL Umpire Coach Professional Development Program National Conference

Registration

Registration information and fees:

Whole Conference (accredited coach) - $360.00
Friday Only (accredited coach) - $95.00
Saturday Only (accredited coach) - $225.00
Sunday Only (accredited coach) - $170.00
Whole Conference (non-accredited coach) - $390.00
Friday Only (non-accredited coach) - $135.00
Saturday Only (non-accredited coach) - $250.00
Sunday Only (non-accredited coach) - $190.00
Umpire Coach PD Conference - $180.00
NAB Cup function - $100.00

Only those attending the whole conference or Umpire Coach PD Conference are entitled to attend the function at the 2011 NAB Cup fixture between GWS Giants, Western Bulldogs and Collingwood free of charge. Those registering for Friday only, Saturday only or Sunday only packages must purchase the NAB Cup function option if they wish to attend.

Program

The program for the 2012 AFL National Coaching Conference will be released soon.

The program for the 2012 AFL Umpire Coach Professional Development Program Conference will be released soon.

Conference Brochure

The conference brochure provides further information on the conference including:

Welcome from Andrew Demetriou (AFL CEO)
Conference themes
Special programs
Venue information
Accommodation
Program

The 2012 conference brochure will be released shortly.

DEMONS DISTRICT - JUNIOR REGISTRAR POSITION AVAILABLE

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +1100

The Demons District Junior Competition Council is seeking expressions of interest for the position of Registrar on their executive committee for 2012. The registrar position is a paid role, and the person that accepts the position is also invited to all Special events run by the Perth FC and District Office. The position is a rewarding one and is arguably the most important for the junior competition.

If you or anyone you know is interested, please contact the district office to obtain more details.

Contact:

Scott Faulkner - District Manager

9362 4499

Demons District Club Survey 2012

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +1000

Demons District Clubs that have 10 or more responses for the district survey will go in the draw to win a table of 10 to attend a Presidents lunch at a Perth Demons Home game in 2012. All teachers that respond will also be given the opportunity to attend a Presidents lunch at Perth Demons home game.

For the club with the most responses, they will have the opportunity to attend an AFL game chosen by the Demons District Office.

So what are you waiting for.... send the link to your members, it will only take 10mins of your time!!

The survey will be open until thursday 5th April.

Please click on the link below

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BVWG2XF

Create your free online surveys with SurveyMonkey, the world's leading questionnaire tool.

Level 2 Coaching Course 2012

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +1100

AFL LEVEL TWO

COACHING COURSE

Patersons Stadium, Saturday 10^th - Sunday 11^th March 2012

Registration for AFL 2012 Level 2 Coaching Accreditation is now open.

Key note presenters include highly acclaimed AFL ambassadors, WAFL League coaches and State Academy Coaches.

Registration forms are available through the Demons District Manager or download the online registration form at www.wafootball.com.au/coaching (click on ‘2012 course)

To register for the Level 2 Course coaches must ensure they are demonstrating the appropriate coaching attitudes, behaviours and skills. The competencies expected of a Level 2 coach clearly reflect the ability to plan, prepare, conduct, review and adapt training and match programs in the context of a yearly plan.

COURSE PREREQUISITES

Must be coaching at Youth (13-17yr ) or Senior (18+) level in season 2012
Coaches at the Auskick level (5-8 yr) or Junior Rules (9-12yr) are not eligible
Coaches to have completed Level 1 Youth or Senior Course
Necessary to have been coaching for a minimum of 3 years
Signed endorsement of enrolment form is required from your local WAFC Regional or Metro Development Staff.

The program includes practical sessions and formal presentations from experts in their fields. Organised by the WA Football Commission High Performance department, the course will commence with a two day workshop at Subiaco Oval, followed by a WAFL Tactical Game Analysis session, training feedback and match day observations. Throughout the 2012 season coaches will be asked to keep a coaches diary and attend professional development seminars conducted by the Australian Football Coaching Association (AFCA).

The course cost is $220 and places are limited.

This event is an approved & endorsed AFL Coaching Accreditation

For further information please contact

Scott Faulkner - Demons District Manager

0411 113 088

dm@perthdemons.com.au

Level 2 Prerequisite

Registration Form

Healthy Club Sponsorship - Open NOW!

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +1100

Healthy Club sponsorship applications for the Winter 2012 sporting season are now available

Clubs can apply for up to $3,000 for initiatives to make their clubs safer and healthier and to

train and educate volunteers.

The Healthway funded, Healthy Club program is unique because it provides an incentive for

sporting clubs to identify and address a range of issues that have the potential to improve the

health and well being of your clubs members and supporters.

Clubs can use their funds to purchase a range of items including first aid

equipment, safety equipment, coaching and training courses and advertising costs.

To download an application form and guidelines visit

healthyclub.org.au

or for more information: Contact Sports Medicine Australia

CALL: 08 9285 8033 EMAIL: healthyclub@smawa.asn.au

Healthy Club Sponsorship guide

Application form

Perth District Future Directions Report

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +1100

This Future Directions Report has been prepared during the period covering the latter half of the 2010 to latter half of the 2011 Football season. The Future Directions Committee included stake holders from the Perth Football Club, Junior clubs, Senior community football clubs, Local government, Women’s football, regional football, and the WAFC.

The report structure is based on an executive summary and action plan that provides clearly defined objectives, actions, accountabilities and performance measures that if adopted and resourced should address some of the most significant future challenges in the Perth Football Club district.

The committee's aim was to capture some of the most pressing issues, but to also highlight some of the districts strengths and to make sure that into the future the Demons District continues to strive and look forward as it grows and matures.

Well done to everyone on the committe, especially Garry Itzstein for his time and efforts.

If you have any questions please contact;

Scott Faulkner

District Manager

dm@perthdemons.com.au

Future Directions Report

Give umpiring a go in 2012

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +1100

The DDFUA is looking for new umpires for 2012.

If you love AFL football and want to be an important part of the game then umpiring is for you. Anyone, regardless of gender and age, can become an umpire and find it a rewarding experience.

New umpires join the DDFUA’s Development Squad and take part in the AFL’s Green Shirt program. This is a targeted program for new and inexperienced umpires which teaches them the fundamentals of umpiring.

Umpiring teaches you life skills such as tolerance, assertiveness, leadership, decision making and management.

Umpiring is a great way for both males and females to keep fit and involved in the game. It’s also a great activity to combine with playing club football.

Umpiring payments start at $26 a game for Yr 4 (9s) to $65 a game for Yr 12 (17s).

For more information please visit www.demonsumpires.com.au

2012 REGISTRATION OPEN DAY - SUNDAY FEBRUARY 26TH

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +1100

Open Day (Registration Day) for all Junior Football Clubs is being held on Sunday February 26th 2012, with players and umpires of all ages encouraged to head down and sign up for the coming season.

Junior Football Clubs all over the city will open their doors encouraging local boys and girls to ‘Play AFL’ or ‘Umpire AFL’ in 2012.

Fremantle Dockers and Perth FC players will be at YOUR local club..... so don't miss the opportunity to meet your heros!!

Get down to a local club near you!!

For more information please call the Perth District office on 9364 4499

2012 Junior Bylaws - New & Improved!

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +1000

Please visit the following website to download the 2012 Junior Bylways. A hard copy of the attachment will be supplied to clubs in March. If you want to learn about all the rule changes prior to then, please go to;

http://www.wafootball.com.au/football/junior-football/downloads/cat_view/157-junior-football/158-by-laws-a-competition-documents

Go the Demons District !

Demons District Development Team

Perth Football Club Family Fun Day

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +1100

Come and meet the Perth football clubs new star recruits

LEON DAVIS & PAUL BEVAN

Plus the rest of the Perth Demons Squad!

For more information see the attached flyer or call 9362 4499

Family Day Flyer

Perth Demons April Holiday Clinic

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +1000

Grab some mates and come down to the Perth Demons Holiday Clinic!!

For more information check out the link below;

Registration form

Level 1 Coaching Course Registration

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +1000

Please click on the link below to register for the demons district level 1 coaching course

In 2012 the course will be split into two groups

Junior & Youth - Sunday 1st April

Auskick - Sunday 29th April

http://forms.wafootball.com.au/view.php?id=207

For further information, please contact Scott Faulkner on 9362 4499

Shannon Gover - Visit to Victoria

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +1000

Recently, Shannon Gover - Indigenous Program Coordinator, visited Melbourne on a 2 week professional development trip. Below, Shannon tells us about his trip and some of the fantastic things he experienced.

My Trip to Melbourne - Shannon Gover

" The National Indigenous workshop was a great opportunity for Paul Mugambwa and myself to travel over to Victoria to meet with colleagues involved in Aboriginal programs nationally. Held over 3 days in Gariwerd (Grampians National Park) it was culturally appropriate location to hold a conference in the peaceful and beautiful bush surrounding Brambuk Aboriginal Cultural Centre in Halls Gap, 3 hours west of Melbourne.

The above schedule for the workshop stretched out to 12 hour long discussions talking about issues/challenges in our line of work. Those attending were:

Luke Jeffery AFL

Narelle Long AFL

Jason Mifsud AFL

Andrew McLeod SANFL

Xavier Clarke AFL, AFL Players Association, AFL Sportsready

Chris Johnson AFL

Julie Warren AFL

Katriina Heikkenan AFL NSW

Aaron Clark AFL VICTORIA

Brett Mansell AFL TASMANIA

James Moore SANFL

Shannon Gover WAFC

Paul Mgumbwa WAFC

Tavis Perry AFL NT

Trent Ryan AFL QLD

Rick Hanlon AFL QLD

Belinda Duarte KGI

Anzac Newman KGI

Luke Murray KGI

Kim Kruger LONG WALK FOUNDATION

Chris Heelan AFL Sportsready

Courtney Bannister AFL Sportsready

Geoff Clark – Brambuk

Over the course of the 3 days we all discussed the challenges of engaging our kids in programs and carnivals. We touched on how we would like to run more programs with a view to ensuring our state league clubs attended these carnivals.

In discussions, Jason Mifsud was talking about that the AFL would like AFL Sportsready to have more of an affiliation and to work together better. Both before, during and after the Brambuk workshop I talked with Chris and Courtney from AFL Sportsready about employment direction for WAFL Colts and League players and preparing our Indigenous players with life skills.

Kim from the Long Walk Foundation held discussions with me during and after the workshop surrounding the idea of having a “Long Walk to Brownes, or to Subiaco Oval” before a match either held during Naidoc Round or towards the WAFL finals at end of the year.

Xavier Clarke in regards to his role with the AFL Players Association discussed working with me on preparing Indigenous footballers for the AFL/life. The AFLPA got me in touch with a number of Player Development Managers from AFL clubs. They were very interested to learn that were trying to run and set up programs and to see how our footballers are coping at Perth Football Club with support and mentoring from myself. Nadia Taib is the Indigenous and Multicultural Manager at AFL PA. They invited me in to discuss how WA Youth that move to Melbourne for Football can better prepare themselves for moving away from home.

On return back to Melbourne:

On the Friday night, I saw Essendon playing Sydney in the NAB at Docklands. That weekend culminated in spending time with my family up in the Dandenong Ranges and returning to the City on the Monday for the Labour Day celebrations in the Moomba Festival down by the banks of the Yarra in Melbourne. There are bands, Indigenous dancers, rides, clowns, activities for kids and waterskiing competitions held down at the banks of the Yarra.

Monday I met up with Nick Hannett from Essendon Football Club. He is in the role of Community Manager. Essendon was holding a Family Fun Day and also he showed me around the club but we also discussed programs and how in Victoria theyre aiming to increase Indigenous Participation. A number of stalls were open for Essendon Members to engage with. Boots for All is a program aimed at Inclusiveness and theyre refurbish 2^nd hand footy boots and send them to kids who otherwise would not play football because they have no boots. I plan on working closely with them and do something similar in WA.

At Essendon we talked about their Reconcilliation Plan. I also met up with Michael Lacy Community Engagement at Richmond Football Club and Jeanette Vaha’kolo who is in the Indigenous Programs Unit at City of Melbourne. We held meetings and discussed their process of forming a working party together for conceiving the RAP Plan.

Jeanette showed me a number of cultural venues in the city including the Koorie Heritage Trust and Birrarung Marr. The Trust is a visitor centre in the city with pictorial and written history of aboriginal people in this area of Victoria. Birrarung Marr is a fairly new cultural site along the banks of the Yarra. There were some sculptures and carving’s and was interesting to learn about the significance of them and what they represented.

Chris and Courtney from AFL Sportsready invited me into their offices. We discussed how the football club and WA Indigenous Youth can get involved in school based traineeships at employment opportunities. AFL Sportsready will be returning to Perth this week. I plan on meeting with them this week and will involve District Manager in the meeting later in the week.

Aaron Clark the Program Manager at AFL Victoria showed me their facilities. We discussed indigenous participation. Footy is the 3^rd preferred sport amongst Victorian Koori boyz behind Basketball and Soccer. In the “home” state of football there is a big challenge ahead to boost these numbers. We spoke with a number of their staff involved in the TAC Cup Under 18s competition. Aaron would like to discuss further the idea of housing Victorian Koori Under 18s in Melbourne and engage them in the TAC Cup. Victoria is so spreadout and there is a strong idea floating around to bring all the boyz and run an Indigenous squad from the city.

Luke Jeffery – National Indigenous Program Manager took me around the facilities at AFL House in Docklands. We met a number of the high performance and coaching staff. Julie Warren and Jason Mifsud both also were there.

In summary out of my trip to Victoria, from a footy point of view there was the consensus that we organise and run more programs to engage our 13 year old’s through to 17/18 year old Indigenous kids in football. The timing of these events is crucial to stage them just prior to the state and local league development programs. And the push will be from the AFL down to the state league clubs that their club Presidents and staff need to be seen to support Indigenous football. The ideal scenario is club development staff and coaches attending our Indigenous football carnivals/programs and to include talented young footballers in their state league programs. The rewards are there for a club like Perth Football Club to develop our Indigenous talent, provide opportunities to develop their footy and their life skills. Perth have not won a WAFL premiership for a long time. Perhaps a future Sandover Medallist or Premiership captain is living in the Carlisle area or up in the Avon, or in Moora. Our talented Indigenous kids just need to see future pathways into the Perth Football Club, they need tailored support and mentoring. If we can achieve this anything is possible in the Perth District and around Western Australia.

I learnt more about the Koori culture and the significance of the possum as a totem. The use of their skins to keep warm in colder months, the meat to eat and the skins sewn together to play Marngrook. Marngrook is an aboriginal game from Western Victoria where possum skin was sewn around animal bladder and kicked around in groups. Some say this is where Tom Wills the forefather of the AFL got the idea to “invent” footy."

- Shannon Gover

SNESA Saints teaching migrant teens how to play footy

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +1100

Amateur football in the Demons district is set to take on a multicultural flavour this weekend with the SNESA Football Club launching a program to teach migrant teens the game of Aussie Rules.

In association with the WA Football Commission, the Demons District and Communicare, SNESA will be signing up teens in the Canning area to join in a six-week introductory football course, opening the doors wide open for anyone to try out our native game.

SNESA president Nick Rynne said the program is very basic, with a focus on key skills such as kicking, marking and handballing.

"Having grown up in a small Queensland town where AFL was virtually nonexistent, I know how hard it can be to try and learn a new game from scratch," he said.

"There are plenty of families in the Canning area who are new to the country and I'm sure would love to play footy but don't know the first thing about the game. Hopefully this will encourage them to come down and have a go.

"It's very basic so there's no need to have played - or even watched - footy before."

The free program kicks off with a sign-up day this Sunday, 10am at Queens Park Reserve on Treasure Rd in Queens Park.

Information Flyer

Demons District April Holiday Clinics - Fun had by All!

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +1000

Recently the Demons District in partnership with the Australian Institute of Football conducted 2 days of school holiday clinics at Brownes Stadium.

The 2 action packed days included

- skills and activities

- handball targets

- speed ladders

- prizes and giveaways

- dockers player appearance

- and loads more

If you are interested in being part of the action for the next school holidays (July), please call the number below and book your place!

Numbers are limited.

Ph No: 9362 4499

Design a football banner for you club

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +1000

And go into the draw to win a screening of marvel's The Avengers for you and 30 footy mates

Download the entry form

Sunday Times WA Football Volunteer of the Year

Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 +1000

The 2012 Sunday Times WA Football Volunteer of the Year

The 2012 Sunday Times WA Football Volunteer of the Year You are invited to nominate any person/s who fit the award criteria in your district.

The Winner of the Sunday Times Volunteer of the Year will receive a trip for two to the AFL Grand Final, including flights, accommodation and Grand Final breakfast function.

Criteria for selection is as follows
a) Must have given notable voluntary service to Australian Football.
b) Must be a willing voluntary contributor, having received no income from football (NB Honoraria excepted).
c) Must be an ambassador for the game of football who acts and works for the best interest of the game, never bringing the game into disrepute.

In 2012 we will be awarding a Volunteer award in each of the 17 Football Districts and Regions, each regional / district winner will receive two tickets to the Sandover medal where the overall 2012 WA Football Volunteer of the Year will be announced.

VOY nomination form

Mother's Day Junior Carnival a great success

Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 +1000

All junior players from the Perth District competed in the annual Junior Gala day on the Mother's Day weekend just gone. Over 1000 players participated in the fantastic event that sees teams from all 12 junior clubs across 3 different age groups (Yr4 , 5 & 6) play in a round robin style. Once again, this year the event was held at Higgins Park, home of the mighty Victoria Park Raiders, and we thank Simon Gallagher and his hard working team of volunteers for putting on the magnificient day.

To make the day even more special for the kids involved, Perth FC players attended throughout the morning signing autographs, handing out prizes including stickers and footballs to players competing. Ross Young, captain of the Perth FC, who was present on the day said, " it is a great opportunity to give something back to the community, and to see the kids running around and enjoying their footy, takes you back to when you were that age and footy was all about the enjoyment."

From the district development team, thanks to everyone for making the special effort on mother's day, and we hope that the rest of the season is an enjoyable one.

Demons District Development Team

Volunteer of the Week

Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 +1000

Name: Marshall Hannah

Club: Gosnells Junior Football Club

Years of Service: 5

Roles Undertaken: Club & District Committee Member, Coach

Over the past 5 years Marshall has filled a number of club committee positions including club president whilst helping out in other areas. He has been a club coach as well as an Auskick Coordinator, making it to all traning and game days.

While Marshall coaches a team, he is also willing to help out any other teams that require it. On top of all these duties he still finds the time to assist in the canteen on gameday.

Marshall is a great role model, always willing to help out whoever needs it!

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

Perth Football Club Latest News

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Shannon Gover - Demons District Indigenous Officer

Demons District - Quality Club Dinner 2011

Clubs

YOUTH WORKER - INDIGENOUS MENTOR (PART-TIME)

SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN WITH THE PERTH DEMONS!!

DEMONS DISTRICT SUPER JULY HOLIDAY CLINIC

RWF COACHING SEMINARS 2011

GET PAID TO PLAY FOOTY

DEAN COX HOLIDAY CLINICS

Junior Competition

District Centre of Excellence

Game Development

District Centre of Excellence

NAB Auskick

NAB Auskick

Code of conduct – Parents and spectators

Code of conduct – Coaches and teachers

Schools

School Football

School Ambassador Program

Events

Resources

Contacts

Armstrong to Give Umpiring a Go

Indigenous Program Coordinator - Perth District

COACHES WANTED FOR AMATEUR FOOTBALL

Position Available: Open Rules Coach

Get Paid to play footy - Training sense

District Events in 2012

2012 AFL National Coaching Conference

2012 AFL National Coaching Conference

7pm Friday 17 Feb – 4pm Sunday 19 Feb 2012Allphones Arena, Homebush, Sydney

Dates

AFL Umpire Coach PD Program National Conference

Registration

Program

Conference Brochure

DEMONS DISTRICT - JUNIOR REGISTRAR POSITION AVAILABLE

Demons District Club Survey 2012

Level 2 Coaching Course 2012

COURSE PREREQUISITES

Healthy Club Sponsorship - Open NOW!

Perth District Future Directions Report

Give umpiring a go in 2012

2012 REGISTRATION OPEN DAY - SUNDAY FEBRUARY 26TH

2012 Junior Bylaws - New & Improved!

Perth Football Club Family Fun Day

Perth Demons April Holiday Clinic

Level 1 Coaching Course Registration

Shannon Gover - Visit to Victoria

SNESA Saints teaching migrant teens how to play footy

Demons District April Holiday Clinics - Fun had by All!

Design a football banner for you club

Sunday Times WA Football Volunteer of the Year

The 2012 Sunday Times WA Football Volunteer of the Year

Mother's Day Junior Carnival a great success

Volunteer of the Week

7pm Friday 17 Feb – 4pm Sunday 19 Feb 2012
Allphones Arena, Homebush, Sydney