Affiliated leagues newsletter

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Welcome to the first monthly email update to all Affiliated Leagues and member Clubs

We’ve selected some information from a variety of SANFL departments which we hope is relevant to all, a mix of results and upcoming events / dates to take note of.

STATE LEAGUE
Telstra Country Legends Campaign
· Thanks to all who supported the recent search for the legend campaign through Telstra – the State winner of $5000 will be announced in the coming months, hopefully your Club submitted an entry, because as always, you’ve got to be in it to win it!
· Stage 2 of the campaign kicks off in the next week or so - $25 back to your selected Club through a Telstra phone or internet package purchase.
· Specific program details will be circulated to all Leagues and Clubs shortly, keep an eye out for a great chance to earn some cash for you Club. The more you can promote the program to the community, the more money you could make.

SA Country Championships
· The SA Country Championships hit the Riverland again on the 5th and 6th July 2008.
· Matches will be played in Berri on Saturday 5th and in Barmera on Sunday 6th.
· Zone squads will selected and announced in the coming weeks; media updates will follow these as information becomes available.
· Contact your Regional Director for further information on Squad selection and team arrangements.

Landmark Australian Country Championships
· The Australian Country Championships will be held in Shepparton from the 24th – 27th July.
· Matches originally scheduled to be played in Melbourne will now be played in Shepparton due to the MCC ruling out the option of playing finals at the MCG. This is very disappointing from our perspective but we understand this was a situation that the ACFC was unable to control.
· The 24 players selected to represent their State will be chosen at the State Championships in the Riverland – a fantastic opportunity awaits to showcase the talent on display each week across our regional leagues. Support our team and give your players a chance to do your Club, your League and our State proud.

SA Country - State Coach – Tony Fielke
· Tony Fielke has accepted the challenge of taking our State Country Team to this year’s National Championships.
· Tony currently coaches Imperials in the River Murray League, has coached the Southern Districts Zone Team to 4 victories in the past 5 State Championships and also recently led the Country team to a convincing 39 point win over the SAAFL in the City v Country Challenge on the 29th March.

SA Country - State Team Officials
· With Tony appointed to the position of head coach, we are seeking to fill the other team officials.
· The following positions are vacant and open for application:
o Assistant Coach
o Runner / Fitness / Rehab Coordinator
o Team Manager
o Trainers x 3
· If you, or anyone you know has the required skills and experience to fill any of the above positions, send your expression of interest to Justin Dent, C/O SANFL, PO Box 1 West Lakes SA 5021 or justind@sanfl.com.au. Applications close Friday 23rd May.

SANFL v VFL
· Interstate Football is back at Adelaide Oval on Saturday 31st May.
· Darryl Hart will lead the SANFL against Victoria as we aim to continue our dominance in these matches over the past decade.
· SA Country players – Daniel Havelberg, Daniel Schell, Leigh Westhoff, Jason Torney, Nicholas Wark and Nick Salter are currently in the mix.
· Keep an eye on the Advertiser for squad and final team selection.

Facilities Audit
· Our Development Staff are currently working through an update of the facilities audit conducted last year.
· Please assist this process where possible; the information received and collated gives our Facilities Committee the detail required to accurately plan for future development of facilities across all regional areas.

GAME DEVELOPMENT
U17 Country Youth Championship
The U17 Country Youth Championship was held in Adelaide on Wed 23rd and Thurs 24th April. Players from all across the State converged to play in SANFL Club representative teams split across two division. The results are listed below. Complete details are available on http://www.sanfl.com.au

Division 1 Championship Winners – Sturt

Division 2 Championship Winners – Woodville West Torrens

Team of the Championship.

North Adelaide
Ben Yeomans
15/08/1990
Central Augusta
Sturt
Michael O’Malley
03/02/1991
Mannum Roos
Sturt
Adam Eckermann
31/07/1990
Mypolonga Tigers
Sturt
Matthew Thompson
02/05/1991
MB Rambler
Glenelg
Ben McIntyre
17/02/1992
Naracoorte
Glenelg
Spencer Jackman
13/07/1991
Penola
Glenelg
James Weir
04/02/1992
Millicent
Port Adelaide Magpies
Zac Tiller
18/10/1990
Marble Range
Port Adelaide Magpies
Sam Gray
01/02/1992
Rudall
Port Adelaide Magpies
Peter Lindsay
08/05/1991
Mallee Park
Port Adelaide Magpies
Scott Lycett
26/09/1992
Thevenard
West Adelaide
David Hankin
25/09/1992
Berri
West Adelaide
Thomas Keough
10/10/1991
Pinnaroo
Norwood
Patrick Kerin
05/04/1992
St Ignatius/Fitzroy
Norwood
Jay Shaw
15/11/1991
Golden Grove
Woodville West Torrens
Wayne Hutchinson
26/05/1990
South Clare
Woodville West Torrens
Keegan Brinkley
17/07/1991
Crystal Brook
Woodville West Torrens
Aidan Zwar
16/04/1991
Moonta
Woodville West Torrens
Alex Brackstone
15/09/1990
Blyth Snowtown
South Adelaide
Ben Crate
19/07/1990
McLaren
South Adelaide
Che Martinsen
21/12/1991
Kangarilla
South Adelaide
James Prest
26/11/1990
Encounter Bay

Coaches: Ray Billing (Sturt) and Gavin Appleton (Woodville West Torrens)

Coaching Courses for May / June
The following Level One Coaching Courses are scheduled across the next 6 – 8 weeks.
· Monday 2nd June (Auskick and Primary age Coaches) at Central District Football Club
· Tuesday 6th May (Youth and Senior Coaches) at South Adelaide Football Club
Contact the relevant SANFL Club Development Manager for enrolment details.

NAB Auskick
Auskick is up and running again for 2008. With over 350 centres all over the state - there's bound to be one at your local footy club or primary school.
Register online for the chance to win a trip to the 2008 AFL Grand Final to take part in the Auskick activities at half time.

Also new in 2008 is the Auskick Pro Team offer, kids can register for their very first footy bag - and the team can register to receive plenty of resources to help with training and match days. Contact your local SANFL Development Coordinator for more details.

EVENTS AND COMMUNICATION
150 Years – Community Football Weekend
· Community Football Weekend – May 10th and 11th is a fantastic opportunity to showcase what the game means to your Club, your League and your Community. As previously communicated, there are a couple of jobs we need each Club and League to assist us with to ensure the weekend’s success:
1. Log on and register your details / activities for the weekend - http://misc.sportingpulse.com/tc/afl150/form.html
2. Send your attendance figure for each match to - Text Message (Preferred option) – 0417 826 038
Email – desirees@sanfl.com.au
Or Phone – 0417 826 038
3. Send your photo’s and stories to the SANFL at the completion of the weekend.

SANFL Website
· We’re in the process of developing an Affiliated Leagues section on the SANFL Website.
· To assist with this process we want you to tell us what information, resources or stories you would like to see included? What is most relevant and important for your Club or League to access?
· If you have a suggestion, please email Stephanie Jovanovic – stephaniej@sanfl.com.au
· We’ll endeavour to meet your requests where possible and look forward to your suggestions.

We hope that this brief summary gives you some relevant information and a few notes for your diary. Any feedback will be most welcome, please let us know what information you would like provided in the next edition of this E-Newsletter.

I will be on annual leave and overseas for the next 3 weeks, returning to work on the 26th May. Please contact Stephanie in my absence, she will answer or find an answer to your queries.