The Wangaratta and District Junior Football League Executive have identified a current trend in the WDJFL 2014 season which is in breach of the WDJFL By-Laws and the AFL Victoria Country Rules & Regulations. In consultation with a number of WDJFL clubs and coaches, the Wangaratta & District Junior Football League raises concerns with the League regarding the nature and spirit of which games have been played and ask for your clubs assistance in addressing the following matters.
Each WDJFL club is asked to bring to the attention of coaches, team managers, players, club umpires and parents the current rules in place regarding WDJFL match play.
BY LAWS FOR WANGARATTA & DISTRICT JUNIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE INC RULES FOR CONDUCT OF ALL MATCHES (extract)
15. Under 14 players cannot deliberately kick the ball off the ground at any time, and will result in the umpire awarding a free kick against the player. The Umpire to decide if kick was accidental or not.
16. Sling Tackles, Swearing and Unduly Rough play will be monitored by umpires and will result in offending players being sent from the ground in accordance with VCFL Rules.
It is important to note that all players participating in WDJFL games are expected to know the local rules of the game and the Rules and Regulations these games are played under. A copy of the WDJFL By-Laws is attached for your club and is reminded that the WDJFL has NO tolerance or leniency regarding this matter. It is expected that each club will communicate this matter to their players and this is done immediately.
Any player found to be in breach of these rules can be sighted under the AFL Victoria Country Rules & Regulations. The WDJFL encourages all clubs to further work with players, coaches, the WDJFL Executive, AFL North East Border and club umpires to ensure these rules are communicated and understood.
Thank you for your assistance with this matter. Regards,
Wangaratta & District Junior Football League - Executive
Wangaratta & District Junior Football League
Wangaratta Sports Development Centre, Wangaratta Showgrounds, Golf Links Lane, Wangaratta Vic 3677 PO Box 1132, Wangaratta Victoria 3676 (P) 03 5722 1993
