Invitation for Regional U13 & U14 Representative Train On Squads 2008
Date: Monday 21 April 2008
Time: 5:45pm for 6:00pm start
Ground: Dukes Oval
Location: Corner Park Street & Great Western Hwy, Emu Plains
Eligibility: U13’s born 1995 and U14’s born 1994
To all U13’s & U14’s Players and Parents
This year the Greater Sydney Juniors - Sydney West will again be fielding two Representative teams in the Talented Player Program (TPP) selection weekend, which is held over the June long weekend (7th & 8th June) at the Sydney Showground, Homebush Bay.
At this stage the U13’s will play on the Saturday and the U14’s on the Sunday. Both will be long days with the indication being that the first game will commence at 10.00am and if successful, the last game would be at approx 8.30pm. (note this may change). The U14s have an additional match on Saturday 17 May 08 at Newcastle No.1 Sportsground this will be a curtain raiser for the Black Diamond League (more details Sydney West website)
The Association wishes to invite all eligible players (13’s born 1995 and 14’s born 1994) to attend a train on squad on Monday 21st April 2008 at Dukes Oval Emu Plains. The night will commence at 5.45 for a 6.00pm start and last for approx 1 ½ hours. This year the Regional Committee has decided that a fee of $50 will be levied to help meet costs; this levy will be for a Jacket, Polo, Shorts & Socks. You also need to hand in the Player Information sheet on the first night, this information can be downloaded off the Sydney West Regional website www.gwfa.aflnswact.com.au the Waiver sheet will be provided at the ground.
We do realise this is school holidays and that some players may be unable to attend the first night, those players that this applies to should notify either the Regional Event Manager or Youth Squad Manager to indicate your interest.
On training nights you are asked to wear full playing strip (no board shorts, Guernsey or t-shirt should be numbered) and to ensure that you have your mouth guard and a water bottle with you.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate contact either of the below.
Geoff Payne Greg Corless
Youth Squad Manager Events Manager
0434 073-583 0412 579-061
The games on the long weekend go towards possible selection in the U13’s/14’s Starz team to play in the State Zone Trials later in the year. If you are successful the Talented Player Program will require you to:
- attend training sessions one night a week from July to September with AFL appointed coaches
- be available to attend the live-in State Zone Trials Camp in the October School Holidays. Venue to be conformed (leave by bus on Oct 6 - Camp is on from Oct 7-9 & return by bus on 10th)
- Outcomes from this program include selection of players to progress into Academy Talent squads and TPP development programs
Please download "Player Information Document" and bring along to training with information filled in.
Last Modified on 18/04/2008 20:15