Dear Parents & Guardians,

With the start of the football season upon us, we would like to arm all of our members with some important information to ensure our children can enjoy the game they love in a safe and respectful environment.

Over the past few years, the Yarra Junior Football League (YJFL) has invested heavily in ensuring our game is safer, which includes introducing qualified medics at our games and implementing a comprehensive concussion management protocol.

We all have a role to play in recognising the signs of concussion and how to manage it. It is important that we are all aware of the protocols in place and have access to the most up-to-date information.

The latest guidelines on concussion management can be found in the Rules & Docs section in StackTeamApp or by clicking the link below:

https://sharksjuniorfc.teamapp.com/clubs/40627/documents/1314148-the-management-of-sport-related-concussion-in-australian-football.json?detail=v1&_expires_at=1717199999&fileid=1286203

Another useful resource which anyone can download is the AFL HeadCheck App (see attached pic).

We also want to remind you that upon registration all members have agreed to abide by YJFL’s Code of Conduct. We are all subject to it – players, officials, parents and spectators. Please ensure you read this document again ahead of Round 1 and are aware of the role we all play to ensure our children can enjoy the game we love.

https://sharksjuniorfc.teamapp.com/clubs/40627/documents/1314371-yjfl-code-of-conduct.json?detail=v1&_expires_at=1717199999&fileid=1286447

We wish all our players and the Sharks community a fantastic season in 2024.

Go Sharks!

The Sharks Committee