Come down anytime between 12 -4pm, kick the footy, meet the 2025 committee, ask questions
** AUSKICK COME & TRY SESSION **
Want to see if Auskick is right for your child and let them experience the Auskick vibe in a fun safe environment? If so, join us Sunday 16th of Feb from 1-3PM at Wanneroo Showgrounds.
Our Auskick Committee will be there to help answer any questions you may have before season starts.
JUNIORS! Get fit for Footy!
Starts 7th March 2023 Running Tuesdays & Thursdays from 5-6pm
Location – East Area of the Showgrounds (where the Swap Meet is) parents can also park on the skate park side via Ariti Ave.
Want to Coach in 2023?
Please fill in below Coach Nomination Form, & send through to Club President Pat Talbot via president1.wjfc@outlook.com
Dean is a Level 2 Accredited Coach
Former Coach Coordinator Edgewater-Woodvale JFC 2020 – 2022
Former Coach at Edgewater-Woodvale JFC 2019 – 2022
Former Assistant Coach West Perth Development 2021
Coached Edgewater-Woodvale JFC to 3 consecutive Grand Final Appearances. ’20, ’21 and ’22
Grand Final Winning Coach 2022
I hope you will all give Dean a warm ROOS welcome to WJFC! Great to have you on board.
Josh started his footy career as a child in the country and followed through to juniors and seniors at Lockhart FC.
He was invited to finish school in Canberra and play for NSW/ACT in u18/s competition.
At the age of 18 Josh was drafted in the AFL for West Coast Eagles and played 18 games in his 1st season.
Josh Played 11 seasons, 96 games with WCE under 3 coaches.
He also played at 3 WAFL clubs winning 3 premierships: 2 with Subiaco, 1 for East Perth.
He began assistant coaching in 2008 with WA Football WA State u18s and then Subiaco Football Club Inc. Assistant Coach 2009.
Coached several other Amateur club teams over the years.
Josh started coaching at WJFC when his eldest Jack was in Year 3 and has continued to coach sons Jack & Harry to this day.
He is also currently Head coach for son Harry’s year 9 team along with assistant coach to the West Perth Football Club Futures and 15s Assistant Coach 2020-2023
We are so fortunate to have such a skilled coach and player at Wanneroo Junior Football Club
Today, Friday 19th August 2022, marks the first time WJFC will hold a Mental Health Awareness Weekend. This an amazing step forward for our Club as we are working towards becoming an inclusive Club.
The weekend, running from Friday 19th to Sunday 21st, is to help promote the importance of conversations around mental illness and that it’s ok to not be ok and the importance of seeking help.
During the weekend our members are encouraged to use social media to spread awareness by sharing our mental health posts with the special hashtag #letstalkwjfc2022 and let the world know we are ready to have those conversations. We will also be sharing lots of information via our Instagram and Facebook pages so please keep an eye out and help spread the awareness.
The Aim of the Weekend?
To reduce the stigma and discrimination associated with mental health and educate our members and followers on what we can do as a society to help others and help kick start the conversations around mental health.
What is Mental Health?
The World Organisation (WHO) defines mental health as the psychological and emotional wellbeing of an individual.
Mental Health can affect the way we interact with others, how we handle situations and how we make decisions. It can affect anyone, at any age, any gender and any race and from any socioeconomic groups.
The main factors that can contribute to your mental health are:
What can help to improve your mental health?
There are many things that can help improve your mental health and by making a Mental Health Toolbox (a list of tasks you enjoy completing), it will assist with keeping on top of your emotions. Some of these task can be:
What if I am really struggling?
If you find you have a low mood for a period of two weeks of more and can’t seem to pull yourself out of it, then it is best you seek help as soon as possible! Early intervention is key to recovering quicker or limiting the severity of the illness. There is absolutely no shame in making an appointment with your GP because you matter.
Below is a list of helplines who are available to talk as well:
Lifeline – 13 11 14
A 24/7 personal crisis support line that also provides suicide prevention services
Kids Help Line – 1800 55 1800
A 24/7 help line for children to young adults aged 5 to 25 years old
Beyond Blue Australia – 1300 224 636
A 24/7 support line for all Australians suffering with mental health
13Yarn – 13 92 76
24/7 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander crisis support line, providing a culturally safe space to chat
Butterfly Foundations National Helpline – 1800 33 46 73
A free confidential service for people with eating disorders & body image related issues. 6am-10pm WAST/ 7 days a week
Suicide Call Back Service – 1300 659 357
Provides 24/7 support for anyone thinking about suicide
www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au
MensLine Australia – 1300 78 99 78
24/7 service providing phone counselling support for men with mental health issues, anger management, family violence, addiction, relationship, stress & wellbeing
We hope that you all join us for a weekend of conversations and hopefully the conversations will continue beyond this weekend.
Date: Sunday, 21st February 2021
Time: 11am to 2pm
Address: Clubrooms, Wanneroo Showgrounds
This Sunday is our Junior Registration Campaign Day! We will have lots of fun activities for the kids (Auskickers, Mods & Opens), including a bouncy castle and face painting. It will also be a great opportunity for parents that are interested in registering their kids or looking to get more information on the Club, to speak to our Registrars and Committee members.
We will have food & drinks available on the day (Please bring cash):
– Hotdogs $2.50
– Bacon & Egg Rolls $5
– Cool Drink $2
– Slushies $1
– Wanneroo JFC Cookies $2.50
We will also have a Mecca Sports pop up shop with Club Merchandise (Cash & Eftpos accepted).
FAIR GAME:
Please bring your old footy boots (that are in a clean and in a functional condition) as we will be donating them to Fair Game, an organisation that recycles preloved sporting equipment to give to communities in need. For more information, visit https://www.fairgame.org.au
Bring the family down for a fun afternoon – we look forward to seeing you there!
*Please note, Auskick players must still register online. However, we are happy to help parents on the day.
Please note, pre-season training for all Opens players, has been postponed to next Tuesday (16th February) & Thursday (18th February) and will run from 5:30pm – 6:30pm at Edgar Griffiths Park. Training is compulsory to all Opens (Year 7 to Year 12).
Please make sure you have:
WAFC Statement: COVID-19 Update
Please contact the Club if you have any further questions.
Do you have an interest in AFL? Would you like the opportunity to share your skills and knowledge with our players? We are now taking Expressions of Interest for Mods & Opens coaches for the 2021 season! If you are interested in helping out or you would like more information, please contact us below:
Mods (ages 8 to 11)
Name: Wade Chitty
Email: wadechitty@hotmail.com
Mobile: 0407 787 899
Opens (ages 12 to 18)
Name: Chris Avery
Email: chris@solahartjoondalup.com.au
Mobile: 0431 177 315
