The 2019 Bendigo Bank Junior Finals Series commences this weekend in the Eastern Football League.
Players, spectators and officials are advised to familiarise themselves with the below information. The League wishes all participating clubs the best of luck for their upcoming finals campaigns.
ADMISSION PRICES
Price of admission to all junior finals games is $5.00 per adult. Children under 17 years are admitted free of charge.
Please communicate this to all interested parties to avoid arguments at entrance gates.
Admission price is for one venue only – if you attend another ground on the same day, you will need to pay another admission cost.
NO DOGS OR ALCOHOL
Dogs are banned at all EFL games including finals and alcohol is not permitted to be brought into any finals venue. It would be appreciated if all clubs would stress these points to their supporters.
DRAWN MATCHES
In the event of a drawn game in any of the finals (including grand finals) the following conditions will apply:
Goal umpires will confirm the scores.
Players will not change ends after full time, but will kick to the same end as they were in the fourth quarter.
Field umpires will re-commence the game for the duration of five (5) minutes. The siren will sound, the teams will change ends and a further five (5) minutes is played.
If the game is still drawn after the second five (5) minute period, play is to continue and the siren will sound after the first score.
At no stage during extra time will coaches be permitted to address players
EFL CODE OF CONDUCT
The EFL’s Code of Conduct is designed to help improve the environment for players and supporters.
It’s important that everyone involved on match days is familiar with what is considered to be ‘reasonable behaviour’.
EXPECTATIONS OF PARENTS/GUARDIANS AND SPECTATORS
Remember that children play football for fun – they are not playing for your entertainment, nor are they miniature professionals.
Encourage players to participate, do not force them.
Focus on the players’ efforts – never ridicule or yell at a player for making a mistake or losing the game.
Remember that players learn best from example.
Applaud good play by both teams.
Encourage players to always participate according to the rules and respect official’s decisions.
Recognise the value and importance of volunteer coaches and officials.
An umpire’s job is a difficult one – put yourself in their position – how would you like to be treated?
If you disagree with an official, raise the issue through the appropriate channels rather than questioning the official’s judgement and honesty in public.
Demonstrate appropriate social behaviour by not harassing or using foul language to umpires, players, coaches, or other spectators.
Condemn the use of violence in any form, be it by spectators, coaches, officials or players.
Respect the rights and dignity of every player regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
Discuss the Codes of Conduct with your son/daughter so that you are both aware of your obligations.
Actively promote the Codes of Conduct at all times.
EXPECTATIONS OF PLAYERS
Always play by the rules.
Control your temper – treat others as you would like to be treated – bullying will not be tolerated.
Verbal abuse to umpires, officials or other players is not acceptable.
Never argue with an umpire or official. If you disagree, discuss the matter with your coach.
Co-operate, support and encourage your teammates – your team’s performance will benefit, so will you.
Respect the rights and dignity of all players regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
Play for the “fun of it” – it’s just a game!
FINALS FORMAT
VENUES Please see the week one fixture below:Age GroupDivisionFinalHome Team Away Team TimeVenue13ASEMI FINAL 2MitchamVKnox9:00AMScoresby Rec Reserve13ASEMI FINAL 1North RingwoodVBlackburn Black10:30AMScoresby Rec Reserve17PSEMI FINAL 2VermontVFerntree Gully Eagles12:00PMScoresby Rec Reserve17PSEMI FINAL 1East Ringwood BlueVNorth Ringwood Black1:50PMScoresby Rec Reserve 15ASEMI FINAL 3Waverley BluesVEast Ringwood Blue9:00AMBarngeong Reserve, Croydon15ASEMI FINAL 2Lysterfield TealVCroydon10:50AMBarngeong Reserve, Croydon15ASEMI FINAL 1North Ringwood RedVVermont12:40PMBarngeong Reserve, Croydon17PSEMI FINAL 3Blackburn BlackVLysterfield Teal2:30PMBarngeong Reserve, Croydon 13BSEMI FINAL 3The Knights – RowvilleVLilydale9:00AMPinks Reserve13ASEMI FINAL 3Vermont PurpleVLysterfield Teal10:30AMPinks Reserve15DSEMI FINAL 3East RingwoodVNorth Ringwood Black12:00PMPinks Reserve15BSEMI FINAL 1Glen Waverley RoversVBlackburn1:50PMPinks Reserve 14ASEMI FINAL 1East Ringwood BlueVNorth Ringwood Red9:00AMWalker Park, Nunawading15BSEMI FINAL 1RowvilleVUpper Ferntree Gully10:50AMWalker Park, Nunawading17ASEMI FINAL 3BoroniaVMooroolbark12:40PMWalker Park, Nunawading17ASEMI FINAL 1Montrose BlueVRowville2:30PMWalker Park, Nunawading 14ASEMI FINAL 3Mooroolbark GreenVLysterfield Teal9:00AMVermont Rec Reserve14ASEMI FINAL 2Blackburn BlackVVermont Purple10:50AMVermont Rec Reserve15BSEMI FINAL 3MooroolbarkVHeathmont12:40PMVermont Rec Reserve17ASEMI FINAL 2Wantirna Sth GreenVThe Basin Red2:30PMVermont Rec Reserve 13BSEMI FINAL 1NorwoodVEast Burwood9:00AMEast Ringwood Reserve14BSEMI FINAL 1Wantirna SouthVMontrose10:30AMEast Ringwood Reserve17BSEMI FINAL 3The Knights – RowvilleVMitcham Black12:20PMEast Ringwood Reserve17BSEMI FINAL 1Upper Ferntree GullyVFerntree Gully2:10PMEast Ringwood Reserve 13BSEMI FINAL 2The Basin RedVGlen Waverley Rovers9:00AMCentral Reserve, Glen Waverley14BSEMI FINAL 3The Knights – RowvilleVCroydon10:30AMCentral Reserve, Glen Waverley14BSEMI FINAL 2KnoxVLilydale12:20PMCentral Reserve, Glen Waverley17BSEMI FINAL 2NorwoodVGlen Waverley Rovers2:10PMCentral Reserve, Glen Waverley 14CSEMI FINAL 1Forest HillVHeathmont9:00AMSeebeck Oval15DSEMI FINAL 1Glen Waverley HawksVLysterfield Grey10:50AMSeebeck Oval17CSEMI FINAL 3Blackburn RedVChirnside Park12:40PMSeebeck Oval17CSEMI FINAL 1Waverley BluesVLilydale Gold2:30PMSeebeck Oval 14CSEMI FINAL 3Mooroolbark GoldVDonvale9:00AMMontrose Rec Reserve14CSEMI FINAL 2Ferntree Gully Eagles WhiteVEast Ringwood White10:50AMMontrose Rec Reserve15DSEMI FINAL 2ColdstreamVForest Hill12:40PMMontrose Rec Reserve17CSEMI FINAL 2Vermont PurpleVEast Ringwood White2:30PMMontrose Rec Reserve 14DSEMI FINAL 1Blackburn RedVLysterfield Grey9:00AMFerntree Gully Reserve15CSEMI FINAL 3Wantirna SouthVBaywater10:50AMFerntree Gully Reserve15CSEMI FINAL 1LilydaleVMontrose12:40PMFerntree Gully Reserve17DSEMI FINAL 1East BurwoodVScoresby2:30PMFerntree Gully Reserve 14DSEMI FINAL 3The BasinVBayswater9:00AMMount Waverley Reserve15CSEMI FINAL 2Chirnside ParkVDonvale10:50AMMount Waverley Reserve17DSEMI FINAL 3Montrose RedVKilsyth12:40PMMount Waverley Reserve17DSEMI FINAL 2CroydonVThe Basin Green2:30PMMount Waverley Reserve 11DSEMI FINAL 3East RingwoodVEast Burwood Black9:00AMWalker Reserve, Wantirna Sth11DSEMI FINAL 2South Croydon/KilsythVLysterfield/South Belgrave10:20AMWalker Reserve, Wantirna Sth11DSEMI FINAL 1DonvaleVNorth Ringwood Black11:40AMWalker Reserve, Wantirna Sth12BSEMI FINAL 1The BasinVHeathmont1:10PMWalker Reserve, Wantirna Sth14DSEMI FINAL 2ColdstreamVEastern Lions2:40PMWalker Reserve, Wantirna Sth 11BSEMI FINAL 3Knox RedVThe Basin9:00AMKoonung Reserve11BSEMI FINAL 2Glen Waverley RoversVMooroolbark10:20AMKoonung Reserve11BSEMI FINAL 1CroydonVRowville Hawks11:40AMKoonung Reserve12BSEMI FINAL 3Waverley BluesVMitcham1:10PMKoonung Reserve12BSEMI FINAL 2Wantirna SouthVRowville2:40PMKoonung Reserve 12CSEMI FINAL 3Upper Ferntree GullyVFerntree Gully Eagles9:00AMBatterham Reserve (Main Oval)12CSEMI FINAL 1LilydaleVChirnside Park10:30AMBatterham Reserve (Main Oval)13CSEMI FINAL 3Chirnside ParkVKilsyth12:00PMBatterham Reserve (Main Oval)13CSEMI FINAL 2DonvaleVEast Ringwood1:30PMBatterham Reserve (Main Oval)13CSEMI FINAL 1Glen Waverley HawksVMooroolbark3:00PMBatterham Reserve (Main Oval) 11CSEMI FINAL 2Ferntree Gully EaglesVChirnside Park9:00AMBatterham Reserve (Top Oval)11CSEMI FINAL 1Knox BlackVWaverley Blues10:30AMBatterham Reserve (Top Oval)12ESEMI FINAL 3Vermont GoldVEastern Lions11:40AMBatterham Reserve (Top Oval)12ESEMI FINAL 1East Ringwood WhiteVLysterfield Grey1:10PMBatterham Reserve (Top Oval)12CSEMI FINAL 2South BelgraveVKnox2:40PMBatterham Reserve (Top Oval) 11ASEMI FINAL 1Vermont PurpleVLysterfield Teal9:00AMMorton Park12DSEMI FINAL 1BayswaterVDonvale10:20AMMorton Park12ASEMI FINAL 3Vermont PurpleVNorth Ringwood Black11:50AMMorton Park12ASEMI FINAL 1Lysterfield TealVMooroolbark Green1:20PMMorton Park13DSEMI FINAL 1Vermont GoldVSouth Croydon2:50PMMorton Park 11ASEMI FINAL 3Mitcham BlackVMontrose Blue9:00AMForest Hill Reserve12DSEMI FINAL 2The Knights – RowvilleVNorth Ringwood Red10:20AMForest Hill Reserve12ASEMI FINAL 2Blackburn BlackVEast Ringwood Blue11:50AMForest Hill Reserve13DSEMI FINAL 3Ferntree Gully EaglesVLysterfield Grey1:20PMForest Hill Reserve13DSEMI FINAL 2ColdstreamVBoronia2:50PMForest Hill Reserve 11CSEMI FINAL 3Vermont GoldVEast Burwood White9:00AMLewis Park, Wantirna11ASEMI FINAL 2North Ringwood RedVEast Ringwood Blue10:20AMLewis Park, Wantirna12ESEMI FINAL 2Blackburn RedVScoresby11:40AMLewis Park, Wantirna12DSEMI FINAL 3BoroniaVForest Hill1:10PMLewis Park, Wantirna