BALWYN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
BALWYN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
THE TIGERS ACADEMY
After a successful 2024 season, the Balwyn Tigers Academy is opening up to players of all ages to develop fundamental footy skills during the 2024/25 summer.
Running in 2024/25:
The Tiger Cubs Academy – for players aged 7-12 years
The Tigers Academy – for players aged 13-17 years
TIGER CUBS ACADEMY
(7-12 years)
Improve your AFL skills for the 2025 season and have fun with your mates!
From Wednesday 16 October, join our superstar junior coach – Balwyn Head of Junior Development, Vince Dattoli – for a weekly skills developing fundamental footy skills.
Wednesdays 5-6pm at Bulleen Park Oval 3 – Bulleen Road, Bulleen
Starting 16 October until 4 December 2024
For boys and girls aged 7-12 years
Cost $90 (including training tee)
THE TIGERS ACADEMY
(13-17 years)
Our Head of Junior Development, Vince Dattoli and Women’s Footy leader, Penny Cula-Reid are back again this summer with their engaging fundamentals based skills sessions. Being led by these two star coaches, with impeccable credentials in AFL junior pathways, this pre-season program is not to be missed.
Boys - two weekly sessions offered
Wednesdays 6-7pm starting 16 October
Sundays 10-11am starting 21 October
Girls - one weekly session offered
Sundays 10-11am starting 17 November
Confirmation around venues will be provided prior to the start.
REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
Returning Player Registration
Returning players are those who were registered and played at the Balwyn Tigers last season.
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Use the registration link above
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Enter the same email (if possible - if not possible, contact the registrar for assistance), first name, surname and Date of Birth used for prior registration of the player
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Complete registration form in full, add any voucher codes applicable and pay
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If your registration has been successful you will receive notice by email
New Player Registration
New players are those in their first year of playing junior footy and have not been registered for a club in the YJFL previously.
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Use the registration link above
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Use your current email and choose a password to begin
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Complete registration form in full, apply voucher code and pay
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Email your Proof of Age document** to the registrar (registrar@balwyntigers.com.au) for validation. Registrations cannot be approved without a valid Proof of Age document
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If your registration has been successful you will receive notice by email. A pending registration is not a successful registration until approved by the Club.
Player (In) Transfers
Transferring players are those that have played at a different YJFL Club in the 2024 season or previously.
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During the TRANSFER window you can request a player transfer through your PlayHQ account using the registration link above
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Use your PlayHQ account to log in
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Complete the request to transfer/register form
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If your request has been registered you will receive notice of pending transfer by email
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Provided there is capacity in the applicable age group/team, the BJFC will approve your transfer and you will receive a notification and link to continue the registration process
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Once successfully registered you will receive notice by email
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Please note, the transfer is not an automated process, and will aim to be done by the Club registrar within a week
ALL PLAYERS WISHING TO PLAY GAMES FOR THE TIGERS IN 2025 MUST BE REGISTERED
* YJFL fees cover umpires, full-time medical officers present at the ground on match day and other insurance and League administration costs.
^ BJFC fees covers player and team supplies such as first-aid kits, Club ground facilities and administration for events such as presentation days and end-of season trophies and awards.
**A scanned image or clear photo of the player’s birth certificate or passport must be scanned and emailed to the registrar (registrar@balwyntigers.com.au). No player will be approved for registration without proof of age.
2025 REGISTRATION
Registration opens on 1 November 2024 for all new and returning players.
Transfers from all other clubs will have two windows of opportunity to register:
Window 1 – 1-30 November 2024
Window 2 – 1 February 2025 onwards
Registration fees for 2025 are made up of two parts.
1. The YJFL League fees.
2. Balwyn Junior Football Club (BJFC) fees.
1. YJFL (LEAGUE) FEES*
Players born from 2015-2017 (U8-U10) – $164.70 inc. GST and PlayHQ fee
Players born before 2015 (U11-Youth) – $195.75 inc. GST and PlayHQ fee
2. CLUB (BJFC) FEES^
U8-U14 age groups – $220 including GST
U15-Youth age groups – $330 including GST
A family discount of 5% will be applied at check out. To claim your family discount for older siblings, ensure you register your youngest child first.
** 5 games or less BJFC fee of $100 for players in Youth teams. On application.