The Lakers Juniors pride ourselves on being a family Club, which provides our young footballers and netballers with a chance not only to play but to enjoy a team environment which competes in a fun, healthy team environment with the emphasis on good sportsmanship.
We have a fantastic group of junior coaches helping our young boys and girls grow into adulthood with the Lakers spirit, and respect for not only their team mates, but opposition players as well.
In 2010 we introduced a new structure for our Juniors, with Mentors for each age group to help "coach our coaches" in their roles of developing our young players. Since this time we have seen an improvement in the boys playing styles and have managed to win more games year on year with finals participation across all age groups.
In 2012 the league has introduced junior girl’s netball for Under 12’s, Under 14’s and Under 16’s to enable families to congregate at one venue and enjoy a total club environment.
This year the Lakers will have a girls football team for girls aged between 13 to 18.
Our juniors start at under 10’s and finish at Under 16.5’s level before they move on to the Senior Ranks which is the aim for our younger players to graduate to our senior club.
If you are interested in joining our club contact our junior coordinators on:
Darrin Findlay 0408 300 605 or Natalee McKay 0400 681 870
Note: All families will be required to register for one canteen duty for the year at registration.
FEES:
Footy:
1 Player $170-00
2 Players per family $300-00
3 Players per family $400-00
Netball:
1 Player $80-00
2 Players per family $150-00
Note: VNA Registration is $30 for girls under 11 and $40 for girls aged 12-17. VNA is payable unless previously paid for the 2012 year. Please provide evidence of previous payment at registration if applicable.
We are in an excellent position whereby we have reached the capped in all age groups for both netball and football, and therefore have no vacancies available at this time. The coaches are delighted with the numbers attending training and the excellent work put in to date.
MERCHANDISE
Netball Hoodies: $25-00
Football Hoodies $25-00 for small sizes (6 -14). $30 for adult sizes (Small - XXL)
Tracksuits $40-00 for either of Ghanda Pants or Trackpant
Bag $40-00 with Lakers Logo and your name
To order Merchandise please contact Jodie Gilbert on 0438 301 027.
AMBULANCE COVER
We strongly advise all families to have Ambulance Cover at all times. Family cover costs $75 per year.
Emergency Medical Transport Services are not FREE and are not covered by Medicare. Football insurance as part of the registration fee only covers 75% of total cost and therefore any out of pocket expense is covered by the players family and not the club.
Note: Out of pocket expenses from Lakers to the Ballarat Base Hospital are approx $1,200)
Girls Junior Footy Team...
more girls needed, more girls needed, more girls needed!!!!
The Ballarat Football League introduced Girls Football in 2011 for girls aged between 12 to 18, and the Lakers are to have a side in 2012 in addition to 2 new sides being Bacchus Marsh and Riddlells Creek. As a result of a 7 team competition the league has bought the season forward to commence on Sunday 20th May.
The girls have been training on Monday nights from 4.15 at Lakers and are still seeking players. The cost of the season is $60 for a 12 game season plus one week of finals.
The team requires a coach, runner, goal umpire and twice in the season volunteers to run the canteen on Lakers home games. If you are able to assist please contact Fiona Edwards on 0418 518 004.
The girls will be provided with a jumper (to be returned at the end of the season) and playing socks, and will need to supply their own Green Lakers shorts and boots.
We strongly recommend that the girls use mouth guards. Note under private health insurance depending on extras cover, you can get custom fitted mouth guards often at no cost.
Note: Girls aged 12 are permitted to play with parental consent.
Interested parties should contact Fiona Edwards on 0418 518 004.
Netball Teams...
In 2012 the league has introduced junior girl’s netball for Under 12’s, Under 14’s and Under 16’s to enable families to congregate at one venue and enjoy a total club environment.
Coaches
Under 12's Jordan Mc Kay
Under 14's Melissa Hayes
Under 16.5's Lisa McCabe
Junior Netball Co-Ordinator - Kate Raven
Umpires
Each team will require assistance by way of umpires. If you can assist please contact Kate Raven on 0405 394 159
Game Times:
Under 12's 9.00am
Under 14's 10.00am
Under 16.5's 11.00am
Training
Under 12's and 14's - Thursday Nights from 4.30pm at Lakers Netball Coutrs (behind Senior Club Rooms)
Under16.5s - Wednesday Nights from 4.30pm at Lakers Netball Courts
Sponsorships
We are seeking netball sponsorship of $1,000 paid up front for 3 years to sponsor one age group of girls. It would see your business name on each of that age group's dresses, mentioned in each newsletter during the season ( ie ABC Pty Ltd Under14's) , on the internet as part of a rolling sponsor board, 2 tickets to the ball and tickets to the sponsors lunch as well as tickets to Lakers Home Games including the senior club. Each of these would form part each year of the 3 year agreement and then subject to renewal.
The cost does not include a sponsor board, however would be happy to arrange at your cost on both the senior oval and netball courts if interested. They cost approx $300 each.
If you are interested please contact Natalee Mc Kay on 0400 681 870.
Contacts
Please contact the coaches for any matters in regards to non-attendance at training or game day directly. Their contact nos are on the Coaching Contacts tab.
Junior Netball Co-Ordinator - Kate Raven
Lakers junior football club trainers need you!!
If you have a current level 2 first aid and a current working with childrens check, and would like to assist your football club trainers with doing the training for your childs age group during game day please contact Becky Andrews on 0417 107 845.
Having qualified trainers is an integral part of the match day responsibilities and if you have skills in these areas, you are invaluable to us...please consider...
Training Start Dates
Under 16s
Training from 4.45pm for 90 minutes at Lakers on Tuesday and Thursday.
Please bring own water bottle, runners and footy boots to all sessions.
Under 14’s
Training from 4.30pm to 6pm at Lakers on Tuesday and Thursday.
Please bring own water bottle, runners and footy boots to all sessions.
Under 12's to commence 21st March 2012 from 4.30pm at Lakers
Under 10 's to commence 21st March 2012 from 4.30pm at Lakers
Training will be Wednesday weekly thereafter.
Please bring own water bottle, runners and footy boots to all sessions
Coaches for 2012...
For all coaches details, go to the COACHING CONTACTS tab at the top of our website.
GAME DAY - following are the times players need to be at the ground on game day.
Age Group Players Required Game Start
Under 10's 7.40am 8.00am
Under 12 Reserves 8:20am 8.55am
Under 12 Seniors 9.00am 9.50am
Under 14 Reserves 10.15am 11.05am
Under 14 Seniors 11.00am 12.20pm
Under 16.5's Reserves 12:30pm 1.35pm
Under 16.5's Seniors 2.00pm 3.10pm
Stephen Clifton - drafted to Greater Western Sydney AFL Club...
Ex- Lakers junior Stephen Clifton has been drafted to Greater Western Sydney. The Lake Wendouree Junior Football congratulates 'Cliffo' on a great achievement.
Neville Stibbard, GWS GIANTS Recruitment Manger, said that the Club was pleased with the outcome of the rookie draft.
“We’ve been focused on this for the last few months and in the end this has delivered us a good balance of experience and youth.
“Steve Clifton won the JJ Liston Trophy this year, played in three premiership sides and was the best player in the state game against WA. Recent form demanded an opportunity, and his experience and maturity will be a huge bonus for this group."
2 x Laker Junior Graduates take out League Medals...
Steven Clifton has won the 2010 JJ Liston Medal for the VFL's Best and Fairest Player. Steve is currently playing with the Roosters and has been a member of their 3 premiership winning teams in 2008, 2009 & 2010.
Paul McMahon has taken out the 2010 BFL Henderson Medal for the league's Best & Fairest Player. He was a member of 2010's Lakers premiership senior team kicking 8 goals in a Best on Ground performance in the grand final against Ballarat.
Well done to these 2 Lakers Juniors Graduates who have gone on to big things in their football careers.
INSURANCE
We (LWJFC) strongly recommend that each Family / Individual should consider additional cover with a private insurer. – Given the limited cover offered. Download the brochure below for more info...