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You certainly can!

Each team requires 1-2 volunteer coaches.

You will be required to sit the Level 1 Coaching Course. The Club will reimburse the fee.

If you are interested in coaching a team please contact the Coach Coordinator.

Read more on the AFL Community website.

You must register before March 2019.

All registrations and payments need to be made online via the registration form prior to the day as we no longer accept paper registrations.

Head to our Registration page for more details. If you have any queries, please contact our Registrar. 

The Club will try to accommodate this wherever possible, but it cannot be guaranteed.  If you would like you child to be placed in a team with someone of the same age please record this on your registration form.

For any player who is asked to "play up" a year to help out, there is a limit of five (5) games per child.

If that child plays more than five (5) games for the other team they will be deemed to be a permanent member of that team and cannot return to their original side.

At Junior and Youth levels, mouth guards are compulsory. WJFC recommends a custom-fitted mouth guard over the 'boil and bite' types for better teeth and gum protection. Contact our sponsors - GOB Smacked Sports Mouth Guards.

As Auskick is non-contact, mouth guards are not compulsory, but accidents can happen so parents may choose to equip their kids with mouth guards, especially in Year 2 so they start to get comfortable wearing one.

2019 Season:

Junior Comp

The first game is on Sunday 28th April 2019

Girls Comp

The first game is on Friday 3rd May 2019

Auskick

The first game is on Sunday 5th May.

* Please note there are general byes due to school holidays and Public Holidays.

Years 3 - 6

The District asks for an "even up" policy to happen when one team is low in numbers (i.e. assist the team with low numbers by lending them some players - numbers on the field should always be even between teams). No rucks and rovers.

Year 7 & 8

Maximum of 15 per team on the field. Maximum of 5 reserves.

Year 9 and above

Maximum of 18 per team on the field. Maximum of 5 reserves.

The inclusion of rucks and rovers is dependent on the number of players available. Should one team be low on numbers, coaches should work together to ensure teams are even on the field. Numbers on the field should always be even between teams.

While skinny teams are challenging and not ideal, the competition rules do allow for this.

Please note, for any player who is asked to "play up" a year to help out on occasion, there is a limit of 5 games per child. If that child plays more than 5 games for the other team they will be deemed to be a permanent member of that team and cannot return to their original side.

• It is highly likely that you will be asked to provide oranges for the team during the Season.
• Cut up approx 7-10 oranges at your discretion. 
• Serve at half time. 
• Please bring a plastic bag for the orange skins.

Yes!  We certainly do.

Head to our Girls Competition page for more information.

The NAB AFL Auskick program is for primary school aged children aged between 5 and 8 years of age.  Children must turn five (5) before 30 June in WA to participate - there is no flexibility in this due to insurance purposes.

The Junior program is for children in Years 3 to 7.  The Youth program is for children in Years 8 to 12.

We also have a Combined Girls program for Years 4 to 6, and Years 7 to 9.

This is dependent on the Coach. Generally during the week in the afternoon/early evening.

* Please note, these locations, days and times are subject to change. Always check with your Coach.

All equipment and resources are provided. Participants will need to bring their own drink bottle.

For Years 3 and above, a mouthguard is compulsory. We recommend GOB Smacked sports mouthguards.

Your player registration fees include:

• Club membership 
  
• Player insurance 
  
• Team photo and trophies/medallions 
  
• WJFC sports bag (for new members)
• Playing jumper (to be returned at end of season for Junior/Youth/Girls) 
  
• Auskick pack
  
• All umpiring fees (excluding boundary umpires for Y8 and above) 
  
• Ground and facility hire 
  
• End of season presentation day 

For the Junior teams, a jersey will be provided as part of the registration. You can also select to purchase shorts and socks. Alternatively, plain black sport shorts (i.e. no pockets) and plain black football socks can be purchased from most sports stores.  Football boots must have moulded studs or moulded blades, not screw in studs. A mouthguard is also required for Year 3 and above.

There is really no set uniform for the PP-Y2 Auskick teams, just general sports clothing and either runners or football boots will be fine. WJFC Auskickers will be provided with a playing jersey and will be given the opportunity to have a name and number transferred on the back.

In addition, the Club has a range of merchandise that is available to purchase online: caps, beanies, jackets, hoodies, footies. Check out our online Merchandise Shop .

• Must be an adult and have name entered on team sheet. 
  
• Collect white coat and flags from Manager’s team bag, plus lanyard with summary of position. 
  
• Keep others away from behind the goals. (No-one other than you is permitted within 6 metres of the immediate area around the goals). 
  
• Wait for the all clear from the Field Umpire before waving flags. 
  
• Do not coach as you are to appear neutral. 
  
• Communicate responsibly with Field Umpire when asked by them. 
  
• Do not preempt Field Umpire decisions within the goal area. 
  
• Do not argue with players or umpire. 
  
• Do not communicate with players unless it is in a positive manner. 

• The Parent Umpire Mentor is required for Home games only. 
  
• The Parent Umpire Mentor should be the same person each time if possible. 
  
• Wear the bib provided.
• You will act as the go-between, relaying messages from coaches to umpires. 
  
• This role is NOT to instruct in umpiring. 
  
• Ensure all Coaches, Managers and Umpires shake hands.
• Help the umpire at all times and make them feel secure and welcome. Show them where the toilets, change rooms, canteen, etc are and a safe place to put their bag and personal belongings. 
• Be a welcoming point of contact from the home Club.

• Runners are required for Year 5 up.
• Runner must be an adult and have name entered on the team sheet.
• Lanyards are to be worn so you know what is required of you. In summary: 
  
  • Not permitted to carry water. 
    
  • Not permitted to stay on the oval. Just relay the message from the Coach and leave immediately. 
  • Enter and exit through the interchange area.
  • Do not argue or dispute or abuse umpires and their decisions.

• Time keeping is for Home games only. 
  
• Collect air horn and timer from Manager’s team bag (or use your phone for timing). 
  
• All games are 4 x 15 min quarters (except year 9 and up which is 4x20 min). 
  
  • 1st quarter break - no more than 5 minute break with 1 minute warning siren at 4 minutes. 
    
  • ½ time – no more than 10 minute break with 1 warning siren at 9 minutes.
  • 3rd quarter break – no more than 5 minute break with 1 minute warning siren at 4 minutes.
• Time Keepers are not to be interfered with during play and on breaks. 
  

• First Aid experience is recommended. The club will assist with First Aid training (contact Club Secretary). 
  
• A First Aid kit is provided with team bag. 
  
• We also recommend bringing a couple of ice packs in a cooler bag (with a tea towel to wrap them in) to each game. 

• Water Carrier should be an adult.
• Water Carriers are permitted for all age groups Year 3 to Year 7. One only Water Carrier per team. 
  
• Water Carriers are NOT to become involved in any capacity in on-field coaching. They are to deliver water promptly and exit the field immediately. 
  
  • Failure to do so may result in free kicks given or further team sanctions.
• Please make sure to wash water bottles on a regular basis.

Yes! The Auskick and Junior programs assume no previous knowledge of the game, and are great for people who know nothing about Australian Rules Football.

You will get the chance to learn and practice the skills of Australian Football in a fun and friendly environment.

Click here to register.

The following ball sizes are used in junior football:

• Auskick (PP-Y2):  Size 1 
  
• Year 3:  Size 1
• Year 4 - Year 5:  Size 2 
  
• Year 6 - Year 7:  Size 3 
  
• Year 8 - Year 10  :Size 4 
  
• Year 11 - Year 12:  Size 5 
  

Burley is the supplier of footballs throughout all WAFC endorsed Football competitions.

Auskick is played on Pat Goodridge Oval at the Wembley Sports Park - click here for map.

Years 3 and above will play Home and Away games.  Contact your Coach for fixtures. 

From the start of the 2017 Season, Year 3 will now be part of the Junior Competition. This is so Auskick returns to three (3) years of skills building.

Prior to Pre-Primary schooling being compulsory, Auskick was Year 1 to Year 3. Now that Pre-Primary has been introduced to the Auskick program, Year 3 can move up to Junior football.

Modified rules apply. - 2016 Junior Rules Flowchart Years 4 and 5.pdf