This season the number of junior teams continue to grow with the addition of a third U/8 team and a second U/15 team and we are on target to exceed 450 junior players in 2010. There are still vacancies for U/6, U/10, U/12, U/13, U/15 and U/16. Our focus this year is still on developing our youngsters with skills, fitness and core strength being targeted as areas to improve. After Easter I will be available from 4.30pm every Thursday at Harpers for any 1 on 1 training and I invite all players from all age groups just give me a call if interested. I will also be looking to include some of our senior players to assist. We have experienced a number of kids electing not to return to the club this year for various reasons but this has been more than offset by the number of new players into the Golden Grove system. For all the people who have been networking the "recruiting" train on behalf of the club for your input.

In addition to an extra two teams nominated for the NEMJFA competition, we have also placing an U/13 and U/16 girls team with the CDJFA which will play Friday nights. The girls will play a modified team competition consisting of 12 players only on the field. The CDJFA has been running this for a few years now with great success. However our numbers are still a little lower than we had hoped after some pre-season surveying. I would encourage all families with half interested female siblings who fall into the age category to contact Chris Buttery (0402 333 104) or Alby Madaras (0439 881 597). This will fall into line with the proposed expansion at SANFL and AFL level for State and National Women's competitions in the future. As a club, promoting these competitions can open up opportunities for further grants, sponsorship and revenue to help us continue to grow. I do urge everybody to support this initiative.

Most teams have had had a hit out already this year but the organising of trial games has been difficult due to the late finish of cricket and the dates that Easter falls on. I haven't planned any trial games after Easter but the U/7, U/8 and U/9 teams will be playing in the annual carnivals at Modbury and Tea Tree Gully. Full Friday night games will return this year to Harpers at 6.10pm and 7.30pm. Teams competing on Friday night both home and away are encouraged to return to the club for presentations where the facilities will be open, as well as those teams playing on the Sunday will all come back to the club.

Finally, again thank for the opportunity and the privilege to have the kids involved at Golden Grove, we face some challenges with the development of the second oval and our financial commitment to our home. So I urge everybody to support the club in our fundraising efforts this year for the various events programmed for the year.

Yours in Footy

Steve Harris
Junior Football Director (0422 655 090)

In addition to the Guernsey, you will need to supply:

1. Blue football shorts for both home and away games.
2. Clean football boots for training and game days.
3. Blue Green & Yellow football socks (like the eagles).
4. Drink bottle.
5. Mouthguard (highly recommended)

On exceptionally cold days, in the under 6 to under 10 age groups, players may wear a Blue Skivvy underneath the Guernsey.

Sportspower at Golden Grove Village will be happy to help outfit the players with boots, socks and shorts. Sportspower are great supporters of the club and offer a 10% discount to all Golden Grove Football Club players.

Please do not leave any property unattended. We recommend that you leave all bags and belongings with a parent or guardian, or under the supervision of the Team Manager.

DO NOT LEAVE BAGS OR BELONGINGS IN UNLOCKED CHANGE ROOMS!

We ask that you follow these instructions on caring for your Guernsey:

1. Hand washing is recommended in warm water. Any stains can be removed by scrubbing with a soap or spray (i.e. Preen, etc.)
2. PLEASE DO NOT IRON the Guernsey. If you must press the Guernsey, please turn it inside out and iron on the wool setting, otherwise the fabric may scorch.

note: Guernsey must be worn on Game Days only (including trial games). It must not be worn to training or at any other time.

On behalf of the club, I hope that you and your family had a happy and safe festive season and that we look forward to footy in 2010.

Junior Player $110
Subsequent Children $80 per child
Social $25.

Registration forms are available at Registration form 2010 . The NEMJFA form is not required for existing club members. Click here for new members NEMJFA Player registration form 2010

Medical Form: Click here for new members Medical Form 2010

Yours faithfully

Steve Harris
Junior Football Director
Golden Grove FC
8289 6867 or 0417 819 766 harro01@iprimus.com.au

Team

The Club makes available 8 awards for each team, which are presented to players as an engouragement award. The Coach and/or Team Manager determine the recipients of the awards.

The presentations run for approximately 45 minutues. We ask that during this time, everyone remain seated, and that noise be kept to a minimum so everyone can hear and enjoy the coaches presentations.

This is a great opportunity for families to support and encourage your child(ren) in their football development, and a great chance for players and families to socialise with others.