Claremont Football Club Latest News

DISTRICT UPDATE - MARCH NEWSLETTER

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1100

The Claremont Football Club have put together their second District Newsletter for 2011.

With the community football seasons set to kick off, there is still time to register to play. This edition again includes the contact information for both junior and senior community clubs. This edition also has write-ups on the CFC Auskick Launch with 'Dipper', the Tigers preseason campaign, as well as further information regarding coaching and talent academies.

*Click here to download the March 2011 District Newsletter!

NAB Auskick Gala day’s a huge success

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +1000

This year the Claremont district held two separate NAB Auskick Gala days; One at City Beach Oval for all Pre - Primary, Year 1 and Year 2 kids and the other at Charles Riley for our Year 3’s who this year player in their own informal competition.

Both Gala Days were a huge success with 97 teams and just over 1000 kids competing at City Beach Oval and 24 teams and 360 competing at Charles Riley Reserve.

The kids had a wonderful time and it is great to give them the opportunity to showcase all their skills they have learnt from their coaches throughout the year. It also gives them the opportunity to play games against new kids from other clubs which is great experience for the coming years when they progress onto modified and youth football.

Credit must go to both the West Coast Junior Football Club for their work organising the Gala Day for all our Pre – Primary, Year 1 and Year 2 kids and the North Beach junior Football Club for organising the Year 3 Gala Day.

It is a great way to finish off the Auskick season and to all those volunteers who contributed this year with the Auskick program well done!

Mosman park Yr 2’s at the City Beach Oval Gala Day

Group shot of all participants at the Yr 3 Gala Day at Charles Riley.

NEW AMATEUR COACHES APPOINTED FOR 2011

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1100

With Tristen Walker's recent appointment as head coach, 2011 is looking promising for the West Coast Cowan Amateur Football Club.

Tristen Walker brings a wealth of experience from his involvement in the football world; from his time as a player under Mick Malthouse at the Collingwood Football Club, to his previous involvement as an Assistant Coach at West Coast Cowan in 2008.

Following this internship at the club, Walker spent the last two years involved in implementing sporting and AFL programs with the indigenous community in the North of Australia.

"We've hired the best football coach we could," said Isaak Dury, West Coast Cowan AFC President. "He has very recent experience at the highest level, but also understands the pressures that amateur football clubs have. He understands the complete club philosophy that we are building at West Coast Cowan. His ability to communicate and his level of enthusiasm is tremendously positive. He's a perfect fit for what we're trying to accomplish here."

NAB AFL AUSKICK LAUNCH W/ DIPPER

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1100

The Claremont Football District launched their 2011 NAB AFL Auskick program at Claremont Oval on Thursday 3rd March. Approximately 250 kids (years 1-3) from Deanmore Primary School in Scarborough and Floreat Park Primary School in Floreat took part in what was a fun day for everyone involved.

The highlight of the launch was the attendance of NAB AFL Auskick Ambassador Robert ‘Dipper’ DiPierdomenico who officially launched and promoted the program for 2011.
Dipper’s visit is part of the Auskick Roadshow where he travels around the country visiting various football development regions to promote the program.

Schools

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 19:07:51 +1000

2011 JUNIOR BY-LAWS AND INFORMATION

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +1100

The 2011 Claremont District junior by-laws and other resources are now available below (and under 'District Information'):

2011 Junior By-Laws

2011 Changes to By-Laws

2011 Age Cut-Off Dates

Manager SportingPulse User Manual

2011 Rules Flowchart Auskick

2011 Rules Flowchart (Year 4 - 5)

2011 Rules Flowchart (Year 6 - U12's)

DISTRICT UPDATE - JANUARY NEWSLETTER

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +1100

The Claremont Football Club have put together their first edition of the CFC District Newsletter for 2011.

This edition includes articles and information relating to the Claremont seniors side, membership and sponsorship, as well as district programs such as the NAB AFL Autistic Program and Recreational Football.

With the football season starting shortly, there is an emphasis on community football Registration Day with the junior and senior club contacts noted on the first and second pages.

*Click here to download the January 2011 District Newsletter!

Events

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 17:27:58 +1000

CLAREMONT DISTRICT JUNIOR COMMUNITY FINALS

SUNDAY 4TH SEPTEMBER

1st and 2nd Semi Finals

Venue: Claremont Oval, City Beach Oval and Abbett Park

SUNDAY 11TH SEPTEMBER

Preliminary Finals

Vebue: TBC

SUNDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER

Junior Grand Final Day

Venue: Medibank Stadium and Richard Guelfi Reserve

CLAREMONT DISTRICT DINNER

WEDNESDAY 21ST SEPTEMBER

Claremont Football Club - 7 - 10PM

Tickets: $30per head - includes buffet meal, drinks can be purchased at bar prices.

Contact: Kathy Kickett kickett5@gigpond.net.au

'REC FOOTY' SEASON REVIEW

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +1100

This season the Claremont District ran Recreational Football competitions on Wednesday and Thursday nights, with nine teams and six teams respectively. Overall between 150 and 200 players took to the field over the two months and it was great to see such involvement and participation in this modified version of Australia’s greatest game.

Recreational Football is a non-contact, all inclusive modification of AFL football and gives people of all ages and genders the chance to participate in football in a fun and social environment. As it is run during the AFL off-season, it is a great way to keep fit, keep involved in the game and just to just kick the footy with family and friends.

The season kicked off on Wednesday 27th October, with a lot of familiar faces and a few newbies pulling on the boots. The Wednesday social competition ran over nine weeks and was conducted in a league format. This meant there were no finals and the team on top took out the shield.

“Pearced as Farts” took out the Wednesday competition, finishing the season undefeated (8 wins, 1 bye, 0 losses), with a ‘for and against’ of 207%. They were captained strongly by University AFC President Peter Toll and with the help of West Coast Eagles Premiership midfielder Drew Banfield they proved to be the dominant side all season. “Fat n Slow”, lead by Claremont FC Development Officer Sam Cousens, finished in an honourable second place having only lost to the top team. “Pearced as Farts” may have won the shield, but there were plenty of other awards which were given out to the other participants for sportsmanship and attitude, which is what Recreational Football is all about. “Subi Oldies” and “12’s Dreaming Team” both had a hard time on the scoreboard throughout the season, but week in week out they turned up with big grins, positive attitudes and were always ready to have a good time. Their attitudes to the game made it enjoyable for all the teams to play against them and lifted the spirits of everyone involved. Due to this, Claremont FC CEO Todd Shimmon donated 10 Claremont Tigers memberships to both of those teams for 2011.

The Thursday competition ran over eight weeks and as there were fewer teams than on the Wednesday nights, they played off in a three week finals series. The teams that were knocked out of the finals still played the following weeks in friendly matches against the other eliminated sides.

The participants in the Thursday competition were more experienced than the Wednesday crowd, with a lot having a footy background including Claremont FC and West Coast Cowan AFC both fielding a couple of sides. Although the skill level was reasonably high, the teams involved played for fun and in great

sportsmanship, sharing players between sides when teams struggled for numbers. Eventually after the mini-season and finals series it came down to the Grand Final between both West Coast sides, “Honour String” and “Young Bux”. Having gone through undefeated in the mini-season and finishing on top of the ladder, “Honour String” deservingly took home the cup with a 24 point win. Lee Stringer and Chrissie Mavros led the side and backed up their winning season from the previous year.

After each of the final rounds everyone stayed back for a free sausage sizzle and to sink a few cold beverages with their team mates and opposing sides. At times during the season the competitions got quite intense as happens in all sports, but overall were played in great Spirit. Everyone shared the ball around and endeavoured to get everyone involved. After the success of the 2010 competitions, the Claremont District is looking to further expand the Recreational Football program in 2011.

Resources

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 19:05:55 +1000

AUTISTIC AUSKICK PROGRAM IN REVIEW

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +1100



The Claremont District in conjunction with the West Australian Football Commission launched a new NAB AFL Auskick pilot program for children with Autism at Claremont Oval in November with over 60 participants signing up to join in the fun.

The program ran for 8 weeks with the first 4 weeks seeing the kids focus on the fundamental skills of our game through some basic skill drills and fun games.

Weeks 5 - 7 saw the kids playing official games of NAB AFL Auskick which was a huge achievement given that lots of these kids wouldn’t have experienced physical contact or competition before.

On the last week the kids were treated to a fun day where they got the opportunity to tour the Claremont Football Club and meet the players and coaching staff. This day was topped off with a sausage sizzle and short presentation where each participant received a certificate.

The kids were split into 5 groups depending on their age and were each assigned a Football Development Staff to coach them over the 8 weeks. A special mention must go to Lou McKenry (South Fremantle), Anthony Balcombe (Perth) and Sarah Fisher (Swan Districts) who assisted the Claremont Development Staff Dan Barnes, Tamer Mol and Sam Cousens to help facilitate the program.

The program would not have worked as smoothly if it wasn’t for the involvement of the Curtin University Paediatric students who formed a great partnership with the development staff to help deliver these fun packed sessions.

For children with Autism, the benefits of participating in a team sport are enormous. However this means overcoming many fears and behavioural patterns, to learn to work as part of a team.

Football in particular leads children to understand and deal with unexpected physical contact, while also improving physical skills and fitness and most importantly, it provides a wonderful social environment from early childhood through to adult life.

The long term goal is to support the children and help them engage in playing football, whether it is at home, at school or as part of the general NAB AFL Auskick program, and later with local football teams.

The Claremont District looks forward to running the program again next year and well into the future.

Contacts

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 17:29:11 +1000

District Manager

Dan Barnes

Email: dan.barnes@claremonttigers.com

Mobile: 0400 361 188

District Development Officer

Sam Cousens

Email: sam.cousens@claremonttigers.com

Mobile: 0438 838 768

District Development and Promotions Officer

Mitchell Harvey

Email: mitchell.harvey@claremonttigers.com

Mobile: 0427 211 228

Claremont District Football Development Council

Chairman

Leo Crohan

Email: lcrohan@westnet.com.au

Mobile: 0404 642 422

Junior Competition Director

Kieran Kelly

Email: kellyshs@bigpond.com

Mobile: 0413 434 241

CLAREMONT DISTRICT JUNIOR COMPETITION DATES CONFIRMED FOR 2011

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +1100

Claremont District Football Development Council wishes to confirm the dates for the 2011 Junior Competition Season (click to download).

The season will begin on Sunday the 10th April, 2011 three weeks earlier than the 2010 season. The Claremont/Subiaco Cross District youth (13’s – 17’s) competition will consist of 15 home and away fixtures with a final four playing finals over three weeks on the 4th, 11th and 18th September. The Modified Rules (Year 4 – under 12’s) will also begin on the 10th of April and will also play 15 rounds finishing on the 28th August, the start date for the clubs AFL Auskick Program is still to be confirmed.

The basis of these dates was to ensure there are 15 home and away games played, to avoid fixtures on the school holidays and long weekend where sides have had to forfeit or play with low numbers and additionally to avoid games being rescheduled.

Now these dates are confirmed, Coach Education courses and seminars along with Information evening dates will be set and confirmed prior to Christmas.

For further information, please contact District Manager Dan Barnes on 9384 9200 or dan.barnes@claremonttigers.com

DISTRICT UPDATE - NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER

Mon, 08 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +1100



The Claremont Football Club have put together their End of Season Edition of the CFC District Newsletter. It has been a while coming, but it is now available with a bunch of district football information and articles. It has been a great year for football in the Claremont District and for the Claremont Football Club itself.

This edition contains information such as: Junior club premiers and award winners, WAFL and CFC achievements and awards, primary and secondary school football carnivals and heaps more!

*Click here to download the November (End of Season) District Newsletter!

2010 DISTRICT AWARD WINNERS

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +1000

Thankyou to everyone another great year for the Claremont District. Congratulations to all the players, coaches, volunteers, clubs and umpires who have won awards in 2010.

* Click below for the complete list of 2010 award winners!

2010 Claremont District Award Winners

For the full vote breakdown, click on your selected division below:

17's - 2010 Vote Count

16's - 2010 Vote Count

15's Maroon - 2010 Vote Count

15's Blue - 2010 Vote Count

14's Maroon - 2010 Vote Count

14's Blue - 2010 Vote Count

13's Maroon - 2010 Vote Count

13's Blue - 2010 Vote Count

13's Gold - 2010 Vote Count

PLAY 'REC FOOTY' IN 2010

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +1000



As the AFL and community football seasons are winding down, it's now time to start getting teams in for 'Rec Footy'. It will run from October to December.

* Download the 2010 REC FOOTY FLYER and the RULES for more info!

DISTRICT UPDATE - AUGUST NEWSLETTER

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +1000



The Claremont Football Club Development Staff have put together their second edition of the District Newsletter. The footy season is in its busiest time with finals, presentations and finishing up what has been a great year in football.

The newsletter contains information and articles on community football, country trips, female football, school involvement, talent, upcoming events etc.

*Click Here to download the August District Newsletter!

AUSKICK GALA DAY A WINNER

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +1000

On Sunday 15th August with the sun piercing through a light cloud cover, 103 teams comprising of 1700 little Auskickers converged onto a picturesque City Beach Oval to take part in the 2010 NAB Auskick Gala Day.

All 13 clubs from our district were represented and the day was deemed a huge success from everybody involved with nothing but glowing feedback from the players, coaches, parents and the Claremont Football Club (CFC). Every volunteer involved on the day including the umpires, coaches and parents followed the Auskick policy to the letter and ensured the players were treated to a positive environment to demonstrate all their skills they had learnt throughout the season.

Each of the games were umpired by players from the CFC and the players should be extremely proud with the way they conducted themselves showing great enthusiasm, energy and willingness to not only umpire but coach the kids and pass on some invaluable advice.

Claremont captain and former Wembley Downs JFC player, Clancy Rudeforth said “The day is extremely important for our playing squad as it’s one of the great chances we get to give a little bit back to the juniors in our district and grass roots football. It wasn’t long ago that we were Auskickers our self and I still remember and cherish the involvement the Claremont Football Club used to have with my junior footy club all those years ago.”

The day obviously couldn’t have gone ahead without the Gala Day committee of the West Coast JFC (WCJFC) who did a fantastic job organising the whole event. A huge thank you must go to everyone involved in the preparation and your efforts were deeply appreciated by everyone involved in the day. I would also like to thank the CFC but especially the players for their fantastic contribution and their efforts certainly did not go unnoticed. Well done boys!!!

The Claremont District looks forward to working in conjunction with the WCJFC again next year as we plan to make the day even bigger and better.

DISTRICT UPDATE - JULY NEWSLETTER

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +1000

The Claremont Football Club Development Staff have put together a District Newsletter which will be published quite regularly.

It contains information and articles on school programs, holiday clinics, country trips, talent, upcoming events etc.

*Click here to Download the July District Newsletter.

CLAREMONT TIGERS HEAD BACK TO THEIR ROOTS

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +1000



On Wednesday the Claremont Tigers will return to coach their original junior clubs. The Tigers were hoping to encourage kids to participate in healthy activities, such as Footy. The players, almost 100 of them, all helped kids learn the basics and tools that the successful WAFL players have used to build their own careers.

The Claremont league side has had an outstanding start to the season with a record of nine wins one loss, find that it is a great time to spread their knowledge of the sport with their own junior communities, for it is those junior communities that contribute so much to the Claremont team. According to Todd Shimmon, the Chief Executive Officer, about 86% of the Tiger’s come from their country and metro junior clubs.

Because of this Claremont being a club that is firmly devoted to their youth, using about a third of their staff for community and talent development. The Claremont Tigers commitment shows in their winning records, having their League and Reserve teams both ranked first with their Colts holding on strongly in the second spot.

The Tigers have confidence in the power of the sport and the use of recreational activity to help keep kids away from dangerous social issues such as violence or drugs. The club believes that team sports, such as Footy, can be a major contributor to keeping kids away from harmful behavior, along with teaching valuable life lessons such as cooperation and fairness.

“The strategy behind the Claremont Football Club players in returning to their junior clubs is to highlight the connection between the WAFL club and their junior community clubs,” said Dan Barnes, the district manager, “Additionally it is the players opportunity to recognize the positive contribution the junior club has made to their development both as a player and a person.”

Clubs

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 19:06:40 +1000

Junior Competition

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 17:18:39 +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 17:25:14 +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.

NAB Auskick

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 19:09:02 +1000

This year the Claremont district held two separate NAB Auskick Gala days; One at City Beach Oval for all Pre - Primary, Year 1 and Year 2 kids and the other at Charles Riley for our Year 3’s who this year player in their own informal competition.

Both Gala Days were a huge success with 97 teams and just over 1000 kids competing at City Beach Oval and 24 teams and 360 competing at Charles Riley Reserve.

The kids had a wonderful time and it is great to give them the opportunity to showcase all their skills they have learnt from their coaches throughout the year. It also gives them the opportunity to play games against new kids from other clubs which is great experience for the coming years when they progress onto modified and youth football.

Credit must go to both the West Coast Junior Football Club for their work organising the Gala Day for all our Pre – Primary, Year 1 and Year 2 kids and the North Beach junior Football Club for organising the Year 3 Gala Day.

It is a great way to finish off the Auskick season and to all those volunteers who contributed this year with the Auskick program well done!

Mosman park Yr 2’s at the City Beach Oval Gala Day

Group shot of all participants at the Yr 3 Gala Day at Charles Riley.

JUNIOR FINALS KICK OFF THIS WEEKEND

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +1000

Claremont / Subiaco Cross District Junior Finals will kick off this weekend with First and Second Semi Finals being played across six venues.

With in the Claremont District under 13's finals will be played at City Beach Oval, City Beach and Abbett Park, Scarborough and 15's, 16's and 17's finals being hosted at Claremont Oval. In the Subiaco District, finals will be played at Beach Oval - Carine, Barry Brittain Reserve, Balga and Seacrest Reseve in Duncraig.

From a Claremont District point of view the highlight game of the weekend will be the 15's First Semi Final clash between Marist and Swanbourne/Cottesloe. These sides have played each other three times this season season in the home and away fixtures with the ledger favouring Marist two to one, however Swanbourne/Cottesloe won the recent clash by 22 points at Allen Park.

The game will kick off at 11am at Claremont Oval.

For Week one of the finals fixtures please click here

District Fairest and Best Vote counts

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +1000

For full list - click to download

17’s test

16’s Blue test

16’s Maroon test

15’s Blue test

15’s Maroon test

14’s Blue test

14’s Maroon test

13’s Gold test

13’s Maroon test

13’s Blue test

CLAREMONT / SUBIACO DISTRICT JUNIOR GRAND FINALS

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +1000

CLAREMONT / SUBIACO CROSS DISTRICT JUNIOR COMPETITION

GRAND FINALS

SUNDAY 18^TH SEPTEMBER, 2011

Medibank Stadium

9.00: 14’s Maroon:      North Beach Tigers V Karrinyup Saints

11.00: 15’ Blue:          Sorrento Duncraig V Marist Black

1.00: 16’s Maroon:      Carine Cats V Warwick Greenwood knights

3.00: 17’s Apprentice And Traineeship Company:     Sorrento Duncraig V Kingsley Cats

5.00: 16’s Blue:           Kingsway Rockets V Wembley Down Cats

Richard Guelfi Reserve – Delawney St, Balcatta

8.30: 13’s Gold:          North Beach Tigers V Sorrento Duncraig Hawks

10.00: 13’s Maroon:    Cottesloe Magpies V Marist Black

11.30: 13’s Blue:         Northern Cobras V Sorrento Duncraig lions

1.00: 14’s Blue:           Wembley Downs Cats V West Coast Saints

3.00: 15’s Maroon:      Sorrento Duncraig Hawks V Kingsway Rockets

COLTS COACH WANTED: MOSMAN PARK AMATEUR FOOTBALL CLUB

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +1100

Colts coach is needed for the Mosman Park Amateurs

If you think you would be perfect for this role or know of someone who is click here to find out more information

Community Football Registration Campaign

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +1100

Claremont District Community Registration campaign kicks off on Sunday 26^th February, where the Claremont Football Clubs thirteen aligned junior clubs will open their doors for Pre – Primary to Year 12’s to register to ‘Play AFL’ in 2012. Pre – Primary to Year 3’s will register in the NAB AFL Auskick Program which in 2011 attracted 2200 participants and year 4 to year 12 will register for the Claremont District Junior Football Competition in which had 2400 participants last year.

Approximately 80% of the Claremont Football Club’s lists of current players have come from the junior clubs within the district. These include David Crawford (Mosman Park JFC), Andrew Browne (Swanbourne JFC), Kane Mitchell (Marist JFC), Ian Richardson (West Coast JFC), Chad Jones (Wembley Downs JFC), all members of the 2011 premiership team.

Additionally, nine senior community clubs are linked to the Claremont Football Club. The community clubs provide a pathway for participants age eighteen and above to continue their community football once they have completed their junior football careers. All Senior Community clubs have an allegiance with our junior clubs to assist in providing the pathway.

It promises to be another big year in Claremont District Community Football so make sure you register to Play AFL in 2012.

***Please make sure you contact your local club regarding what time they will be open on the 26^th February.

Click here - Junior Community            Click here – Senior Community