The Beaumaris Football Club is one of the largest sporting clubs in Australia that facilitates a pathway from Under 8s through to Senior Football. Our club fields junior teams in the South Metro Junior Football League (SMJFL) in their mixed, boys' and girls' competitions.
Our football club community is a family friendly, all-inclusive environment, where friendships on and off the field are formed and players develop their skills with our qualified coaches and through participating in additional programs as they move through the ranks to senior football. At Beaumaris all abilities and levels are catered for.
Membership of the Beaumaris Football Club entitles members to membership of the Beaumaris Sports Club and its fabulous facilities. Parents of junior players are considered members of the BSC through until 31st March of the following year.
This page is designed to provide you with helpful information about our junior football program. If you have any questions that are not answered here, please email the Club Secretary at secretary.juniors@beaumarisfc.com.au.
IMPORTANT DETAILS AS FOLLOWS:
Auskick
Auskick is conducted at Banksia Reserve on a Saturday Morning starting at 9.00am and concluding at 10.30am.
There will be an occasional Friday night session during the season, which will be advised. Auskick is not scheduled during School holidays and relevant public holiday long weekends e.g. Anzac Day and Queens Birthday - see calendar for more details.
Auskick is run by volunteers, so it is a requirement that a Parent/Guardian must be in attendance at all times for safety of your child.
Registration only takes place online and payment is via a credit card. Simply register on the Auskick website (aflauskick.com.au), click on the "Register" banner for new and re-registering, nominating the centre as: Beaumaris or search via 3193.
For further information click here
SMJFL Junior football competitions
The juniors comprises teams from Under 8 to Under 18s
Most of our age group's will have multiple teams, with grading commencing at Under 12s and younger teams being coordinated around friendship groups where possible.
Game Times
Season Dates
For details about the Season Dates click here
junior-season-calendar.php
The club also produces a calendar which highlights our social functions, which include Shark of the Months, Club lunches and special social events. Keep an eye out for this.
Age Groups and Eligibility
| Age Group | Date of Birth |
|---|---|
| Under 8 | Born on or after 1st January 2011 |
| Under 9 | Born on or after 1st January 2010 |
| Under 10 | Born on or after 1st January 2009 |
| Under 11 | Born on or after 1st January 2008 |
| Under 12 | Born on or after 1st January 2007 |
| Under 13 | Born on or after 1st January 2006 |
| Under 14 | Born on or after 1st January 2005 |
| Under 15 | Born on or after 1st January 2004 |
| Under 16 | Born on or after 1st January 2003 |
| Under 17 1/2 | Born on or after 1st July 2001 |
| Under 18 Girl | Born on or after 1st January 2001 |
U8s - U15s Teams Coordinator - Lee Young 0412 133 127 email: lee.bfc.jnr@gmail.com
U16s & U17s Teams Coordinator - Liz Heath 0419 519 659 email: heath27@bigpond.com
Girls Football Coordinator - Damian Farrow 0408 445 701 email: damian.farrow@vu.edu.au
South Metro Junior Football League (SMJFL) By-laws 2019
7. Player Eligibility
7.1 Subject to By-Law 1.1, a player must be a minimum of 7 years of age as at 30th April in the calendar year of their first season to be eligible to be registered with the SMJFL.
Junior training nights
Junior training nights for the Pre Season and during the winter season can be found on the website. Changes will be notified via age group co-ordinators, coaches or team managers should they be required.
Player attire and requirements
All players are required to have the following minimum equipment.
Playing jumpers are provided by the club and remain the property of the club.
Training
Game days
Optional equipment
UNDERGARMENTS/SKINS
HELMETS & GLOVES
GLASSES:
Players may wear sports specific glasses that have been designed for use in contact sports (Shatter proof)
Club merchandise
Club apparel can be purchased on line via our shop, or on designated selling days at the club, which are usually Friday nights between 5.30 and 6.30pm these will be advertised in advance, so you can come down and try gear on. To go to the Shark Shop click here
Player Registrations
Existing players will received registration details for the 2019 year via email links.
New players can register via the following link:
Link for registration of all players CLICK HERE
Additional requirements for new registrations/transfers CLICK HERE
Club Policies
The club has a number of policies relevant to running our teams effectively. These policies have been established over the passage of time and are based on best practice within our club. Please take the time to read them.
BFC Officials Code Of Conduct
Playing and grading policy
Playing within age group policy
Team selection policy
Minimum age policy
In addition the club has a number of policies and procedures that relate to behaviour expectations and is regulated under the Child Safety Act, as well as bound by the rules of the SMJFL and the Laws of Australian Football. Registration is subject to their acceptance.