Players Policy
Club Vision
The Lockleys Football Club aims to establish itself as a premier football club affiliated with the Adelaide Footy League & SANFL Juniors Football League.
Club Mission
The Lockleys Football Club will provide opportunities for people of all ages to enjoy a lifetime involvement with Australian Rules football.
Players will enjoy mate-ship and enjoyment of football in a professional environment and will be given the opportunity to realize their full playing potential at both junior and senior level. Players will be provided with safe, above standard facilities. They will hopefully enjoy consistent on-field success and encouragement awards.
Members will enjoy their involvement with Australian Rules football in a safe, friendly, comfortable and community oriented environment. They will have the opportunity to become involved at all levels of the football club and will be rewarded with the ongoing success of the club. Members will have access to great facilities to enhance their enjoyment of the club.
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Club Information - Your Team Manager will provide you with information during the season. The Club Website will also keep you informed.
Rules and Regulations – All members affiliated with the LFC junior squads will comply with the rules and regulations of SANFL Juniors, and will operate within the guidelines of the Club. The league imposes restrictions on registered players. Preference is given to previous season’s players, or those who have a sibling already playing at the club and to players and parents or families who assist as volunteers at the club. Volunteer roles can include team managers, time keepers, team runners, first aid, committee persons, assisting with club fundraising (BBQ/canteen help for example.)
All players, officials, parents and supporters representing the club are expected to behave in a polite and respectful manner as outlined in the Code of Conduct. Any individual who contravenes the rules and regulations may be disciplined through informal processes and/or formal processes as set down by the league. SANFL Juniors have the right to impose fines on clubs for not adhering to the league requirements.
Football Training and Playing- All players must make themselves available for training and playing. If they are unable to attend, a team coach or team manager should be notified. Continued absences from training may impact on selection. All players must be registered and playing within their own age group. Players should wear the correct club attire as outlined in SANFL Juniors rules.
Grievances- Any player/parent with a grievance should first approach the Team Manager with their concerns. If the issue cannot be resolved, players/parents have the right to approach the Junior President.
