Teams
Before the season starts, each registrered player will be allocated to a team.
Game Day
Under the general rules of the SMJFL a maximum of four (4) Team Officials are permitted on the team bench (i.e.: Inside the fence line at a ground). They are as follows:
- Coach identified in red
- Assistant Coach identified in green
- Trainer identified in white
- Runner identified in yellow
Other than players on the bench, no other persons in excess of the four nominated officials are permitted on the bench.
Other match day officials are:
- Water Carrier identified in light blue
- Umpire Escorts identified in orange
- Club Umpires identified in florescent yellow
- Boundary Umpire identified in white
- Goal Umpire identified in white coat
The Team Manager will be the point of contact for the season, advising you of any volunteer duties for the week, fixtures, team announcements, and other team relevant communications.
Each week, parents are required to help out in a number of volunteering roles to help the team function. These may include umpiring (field* and goal), trainer, runner, scoring, voting for best players, timekeeper, and half-time fruit.
*only for Modified Rules games.
It is the expectation that at least ONE PARENT or GUARDIAN holds a current Working With Children's Check (WWCC). WWCC is compulsory for your participation at BJFC.
Please apply now at http://www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au/home/applications/apply+for+a+check/
Please note: ALL team officials are to have a current Working with Children's Check
Training
Depending on the age group, training will be once or twice a week for an hour to an hour and a half. The Club will advise training day/s, time/s and venue via your Team Manager early 2019.
Coach
It shall be the responsibility of coaches to maintain team and bench official discipline and to instruct the players and officials to act within the rules and spirit of the game at all times.
All Coaches must comply with the SMJFL Coaching Accreditation Policy. Failure to comply will result in the Member Club being fined by the League.
All SMJFL Coaches shall uphold the AFL Coaches Code of Conduct and must maintain a standard of behavior and conduct that is in the best interests of the game and the players in their care.
Coaches are not permitted to enter the field of play while any match is in progress and must remain in the designated Team Bench area at all times other than during the breaks.
Team Manager
A Team Manager (TM) is appointed for each team and is responsible for the orderly conduct of each match under his or her control. The TM is responsible for the completion of Team Sheets, Umpire Match Reports, Goal Umpire Scorecards, Time Keeper cards, Report on Umpire forms, and voting for player awards both within the Club and the League in which the team is affiliated and for initial player registrations.
Runner
Runners must be at keast 16 years of age, or in the opinion of the Field Umpire, of sufficent age to be competent to perform the task.
Runners may only enter the playing surface once a goal has been kicked and must exit the playing surface before play recommences.
Runners must not coach, barrack or in any way deliberately obstruct play or interfere with a player or official from the opposing team.
A Field Umpire may order from the field and report any Runner who is in breach of the SMJFL By-laws, Section 20. Any Runner ordered from the field may be replaced.
Trainer
As per the Sports Trainers in Community Football Policy, all Member Clubs must appoint a minimum of one Trainer per team who holds a minimum qualification of Provide First Aid with an up to date CPR component.
It is recommended that a venue trainer is present at all matches. If there is no venue trainer with Emergency Response Coordinator (ERC) qualifications present, trainers for under 13 and above age groups must also have completed ERC training.
A Trainer appointed pursuant to By-Law 20.15 must be present for the duration of all games in which the Trainer’s team participates.
Each team must provide one first aid kit (including ice) for use by the team Trainer(s).
Medical Practitioners can act as a trainer provided they are in a current clinical practice and registered with the AHPRA. Medical Practitioners must complete the ERC training every three years and CPR training every year and are exempt from holding a Provide First Aid certificate.
In the event of an injury to a player, a venue trainer or a second or third trainer may enter the field of play. Only 1 trainer is permitted on the team bench. Any additional trainers must be stationed off the field (outside the fence) and must be wearing the appropriate SMJFL bib.
Water Carriers
Water Carriers must be at least 12 years of age or, in the opinion of the Field Umpire, of sufficient age to be competent to perform the task.
One Water Carrier is permitted to enter the field of play to deliver water to players in the under 11 and under 12 competitions. Two Water Carriers are permitted to enter the field of play to deliver water to players in the under 13s and above.
• may enter the field of play from any position on the ground.
• are not permitted to communicate with the Team Bench other than during the breaks between quarters.
• must not at any time other than during the breaks between quarters be within 30 metres of the Team Bench.
• are not permitted to pass messages or give instructions to players or disrupt play
Goal Umpires
Where Goal Umpires are not provided by the SMJFL Umpiring Department, each team participating in a match must provide a Goal Umpire who is at least 16 years of age or, in the opinion of the Field Umpire, of sufficient age to be competent to perform the task.
Each Goal Umpire shall be equipped with a scorecard, two flags and a pen.
Each Goal Umpire shall be responsible for keeping score and the Goal Umpires shall confer and verify scores at the end of each quarter. At the completion of the match they must sign each other’s scorecard.
Only in the case of a disagreement on scores by the Goal Umpires shall the score recorded on the official Timekeepers’ card be regarded as correct.
Goal Umpires shall be responsible for ensuring that the area between and behind the goals is kept clear of spectators and obstacles and must not enter the field or dispute decisions of the Field Umpires at any time.
Field Umpires may overrule a decision by a Goal Umpire except in the case where the Goal Umpire is appointed by the League.
Goal Umpires are not permitted to coach or communicate with any players or officials - other than during breaks between quarters. A Field Umpire may order from the field and report any team appointed Goal Umpire who is in breach of the SMJFL By-law, Section 20.34. Any team appointed Goal Umpire ordered from the field must be replaced.
Boundary Umpires
Boundary umpires must not be provided for Modified Rules and Under 12 Girls competitions.
Where boundary umpires are not provided by the SMJFL Umpiring Department, each team participating in a match must provide a boundary umpire (or two if preferred), who is at least 14 years of age or, in the opinion of the Field Umpire, of sufficient age to be competent to perform the task.
When a club provides a boundary umpire, anytime the ball crosses the line the boundary umpire will signal the field umpire with a whistle and arm straight up that the 23 ball is out. They are not required to throw the ball in as the field umpire will conduct a ball up 10 metres inside the field of play adjacent to where the ball crossed the line.
Clubs may supply two boundary umpires (on one side) as long as they are both correctly attired.
The Boundary Umpires must be familiar with the correct procedures to ensure the proper conduct of the match.
Field Umpires may overrule a decision by a Boundary Umpire.
Boundary Umpires are not permitted to coach or communicate with any players or officials - other than during breaks between quarters. A Field Umpire may order from the field and report any team appointed Boundary Umpire who is in breach of this Bylaw. Any team appointed Boundary Umpire ordered from the field must be replaced.
Club appointed Boundary Umpires are not permitted to lay a Report but should submit any Complaints via the Club Secretary after the match.
Umpire Escort
Umpire Escorts must be at least 18 years of age.
Both teams must supply an Umpires’ Escort, who shall escort the field umpires to and from the ground at the commencement of the match, at half-time and at the conclusion of the match. Each escort shall remain outside the umpires’ room during half time. The Umpire Escort must remain with the umpires until all SMJFL paperwork has been signed and finalised.
During the first and third quarter breaks the Umpires’ Escorts must remain with the umpires and provide drinks for them.
During play Umpires’ Escorts shall act as Interchange Stewards to ensure that players enter and exit the ground via the designated interchange area. The Umpire Escort may stand immediately inside the fence near the interchange gates.
Timekeeper
Timekeeper is to be provided by each team and the home team shall provide an accurate timing device and siren, bell or other appropriate audible signalling device.
Timekeepers must be at least 16 years of age or, in the opinion of the Field Umpire, of sufficient age to be competent to perform the task.
The Timekeepers shall progressively record the scores on the reverse of the official Timekeepers card and shall sign it at the conclusion of the football match.
Participating Clubs shall ensure that the Timekeepers are aware of the provisions in these By-laws concerning the length of quarters and the length of intervals.
The Timekeepers must sound a warning siren five minutes prior to the start of the game, one minute prior to the conclusion of the ¼ time and ¾ time breaks and 3 minutes prior to the conclusion of the ½ time break.
Club Umpires (Modified Rules)
In all Modified Rules Competitions each Member Club shall supply one volunteer to co-umpire the games – two umpires in total. The Club Umpire must be at least 18 years old and must have completed the SMJFL provided training.
The home team shall be responsible for submitting the Competition Match Report.
Club Umpires (Other Competitions)
When an SMJFL umpire is not appointed to or fails to arrive at a particular game each team shall appoint one person to act as umpire.
Both appointed Umpires shall officiate the match together.
Both appointed Umpires shall jointly award votes for the game.
The home team shall be responsible for submitting the Competition Match Report Form and votes online.
Last Modified on 11/03/2019 13:20
