Illawarra Junior Competition
Dates. The Illawarra Junior AFL competition runs from late Mar / early Apr to early Sep including 15 rounds plus 3 finals for competition divisions.
Game day and time. Games are played on Sundays. Game timings generally run from youngest to oldest. There may be some variation to times and the occasional Fri/Sat games based upon field availability.
Location. Half of the games are played at our home ground Hollymount Park Woonona, and the other half away at Wollongong, Figtree, Port Kembla, Albion Park, Shellharhour, Kiama and Bowral. U15/U17s may also play in Nowra, Ulladulla and Batemans Bay.
Fixture. The fixture will be published by AFLSC prior to round 1 and will be available online
Junior AFLSC Page / Junior Playhq
Auskick Playhq
Player Numbers. Player numbers on field range from min 9 to max 16/18 players on the field based on age division. The club aims for squads of 22/24 players for a reserve bench rotated through every game. AFLSC has an even up policy when playing teams of different sizes. The league set game day team sheet maximums.
Game Attendance. Players requested to RSVP for each game via Team App Events no later than Fri 5pm for coach planning and submission of official team sheets.
Game day and time. Games are played on Sundays. Game timings generally run from youngest to oldest. There may be some variation to times and the occasional Fri/Sat games based upon field availability.
Location. Half of the games are played at our home ground Hollymount Park Woonona, and the other half away at Wollongong, Figtree, Port Kembla, Albion Park, Shellharhour, Kiama and Bowral. U15/U17s may also play in Nowra, Ulladulla and Batemans Bay.
Fixture. The fixture will be published by AFLSC prior to round 1 and will be available online
Junior AFLSC Page / Junior Playhq
Auskick Playhq
Player Numbers. Player numbers on field range from min 9 to max 16/18 players on the field based on age division. The club aims for squads of 22/24 players for a reserve bench rotated through every game. AFLSC has an even up policy when playing teams of different sizes. The league set game day team sheet maximums.
Game Attendance. Players requested to RSVP for each game via Team App Events no later than Fri 5pm for coach planning and submission of official team sheets.
Junior Teams
Team Allocation. NDTJAFC is planning on fielding 10-11 teams in 2023 in line with AFLSC age divisions. Player allocation to teams is based upon age and calendar year. For example - a player turning 12 or 13 in 2023 will be in the U13s. There are no trials or grading as there is generally only one team per age division. If registrations numbers indicate two teams in a division the split is made by coaches in consultation with club executives considering a range of factors including preference to ensure each team is competitive. The number of teams depends upon the player registrations.
Team by birth year and gender
AUSKICK - 2018/2017/2016 - MIXED
U9 - 2015/2014- MIXED
U11G - 2013/2012 - FEMALE ONLY
U11 - 2013/2012 - MIXED
U13G - 2011/2010 - FEMALE ONLY
U13 - 2011/2010 - MIXED
U15G - 2009/2008 - FEMALE ONLY
U15 - 2009/2008 - MALE ONLY
U17G - 2007/2006 - FEMALE ONLY
U17 - 2007/2006 - MALE ONLY
Team by birth year and gender
AUSKICK - 2018/2017/2016 - MIXED
U9 - 2015/2014- MIXED
U11G - 2013/2012 - FEMALE ONLY
U11 - 2013/2012 - MIXED
U13G - 2011/2010 - FEMALE ONLY
U13 - 2011/2010 - MIXED
U15G - 2009/2008 - FEMALE ONLY
U15 - 2009/2008 - MALE ONLY
U17G - 2007/2006 - FEMALE ONLY
U17 - 2007/2006 - MALE ONLY
Junior Rules
Games governed by AFL Laws of the Game and AFLNSW ACT and AFLSC Rules found on respective websites.
Umpiring
Games are officiated by Illawarra Umpires with fees paid by host club. The Tigers are leading the way with equal umpire payment for male and female games. All players have the option to become an umpire through AFL South Coast Umpires. Training is conducted at Dalton Park on Wed nights.
Junior Team Admin
Exemptions. The club expects all players to play in the correct age division. Players may play in different / multiple divisions only by exception. All exception requests email registrar for review by executive/both coaches.
Age Dispensations. Age dispensations are required if playing down or up. A dispensation required for all players playing down. For example U11 player requesting to play in U9s . Dispensations required for players playing up if they are in the younger cohort of the age division. For example U13 player born turning 12 in 2023 wishing to play U15. Parents to discuss with their coach in the first instance and fill in first part of the age dispensation form and submit to their coach/manager for onforwarding to Club President for approval and submission via AFL South Coast
Final Eligibility. If playing in one division, players require a minimum of 4 games to be eligible for finals. If playing in two divisions, a player must have played a minimum of 50% of games for each Team in each division that has made the finals. Applications for finals dispensation actioned by club as required.
Age Dispensations. Age dispensations are required if playing down or up. A dispensation required for all players playing down. For example U11 player requesting to play in U9s . Dispensations required for players playing up if they are in the younger cohort of the age division. For example U13 player born turning 12 in 2023 wishing to play U15. Parents to discuss with their coach in the first instance and fill in first part of the age dispensation form and submit to their coach/manager for onforwarding to Club President for approval and submission via AFL South Coast
Final Eligibility. If playing in one division, players require a minimum of 4 games to be eligible for finals. If playing in two divisions, a player must have played a minimum of 50% of games for each Team in each division that has made the finals. Applications for finals dispensation actioned by club as required.