Preseason Newsletter

To All Players and Officials

On behalf of your Committee may I extend our thanks for your contribution during the past and trust you will be considering lining up with the Lions in 2007.

Since the completion of the 2006 season there has been a considerable change in the registration system throughout Australia and certain implications will impact on how the Club addresses registrations during 2007. Football Federation of Australia has recently introduced the National Registration Regulations which will apply to all states and territories as from 2007.

Club Registration System

There are a number of significant changes which has forced the Club, and all other Tasmanian Clubs, into revamping our registration system. As from 2007 the following will be in place for all players including Seniors, Youth & Juniors:

Registration Applications - need to be supported by:

Proof of Birth - which means producing Original or an Extract of Birth Certificate, Passport or Drivers Licence. Club retains copy only with original being returned.

Identity Evidence - for players who were registered with the Club in 2006 and had a Team Photograph taken then that will be used as proof of identity. New players will have to produce some photographic evidence. The Club is considering purchasing a Digital Camera to assist with this requirement.

Ages are to be calculated as from 1^st January 2007.

Registration Days for various leagues are detailed below.

Senior Teams - 8^th & 15^th February Lightwood Park following training

Youth Teams (U13-U17) - 3^rd & 10^th March Lightwood Park 10am to 2pm

Junior Teams (U6-U12) - 3^rd & 10^th March Lightwood Park 10am to 2pm

Registration Fees - the Club has set the 2007 fees which have increased due mainly to the new system and includes several changes in the way we meet our financial commitments.

Past debts must be paid prior to 2007 registration.

Registration Fees (in full) must accompany the Registration Form.

The Committee may consider “extreme hardship cases” on an individual basis but generally will be very reluctant to extend credit to players (this action has been strongly advised by the governing body)

Senior Men Players	$245
Senior Women Players	$230
Social Players (Mens Div 4)	$210
Under 19 Players	$135
Youth Players (U13 to U17)	$135
Junior Players (U6 to U12)	$75

Pre-Season Senior Training for both Senior Men and Womens teams commence 16^th January at Lower Queenborough 6pm to 8pm

Training Youth and Junior Teams: arrangements will be advised following Registration Days.

Committee Vacancies: following our Annual General Meeting there are still a number of unfilled positions, if you are interested please contact Brian Dale 62294124

IMPORTANT DATES FOR 2007

January 16^th		Senior Mens & Womens Team Training commences
February 8^th & 15^th		Senior Registration Nights
February 24th		Senior Summer Cup kicks off
March 3^rd & 10^th		Youth Registration Days (Under 13 to Under 17)
March 3^rd & 10^th		Junior Registration Days (Under 6 to Under 12)
March 23^rd & 24th		Summer Cup Finals.
March 30^th & April 1st		Senior League Matches commence
April 21st		Junior League Matches commence (Under 6 to Under 12)
April 28th		Youth League Matches commence (Under 13 to Under 17)

COACHING COURSE DATES
February 10th,11^th & 17^th		Youth Licence - Hobart
March 24^th & 25^th		Junior Licence - Hobart (Females only)
April 14^th & 15^th		Junior Licence - Hobart
November 3^rd, 4^th, l0^th & 11^th		Senior Licence - Hobart

SOCIAL DATES (to be confirmed)
April	Senior Quiz Night		Aug	Senior Function
May	Junior Disco		Sept	Junior End of Season
June	Gourmet Dinner		Sept	Golf Day
July	Youth Quiz Night		6^th Oct	Annual Dinner