Coronavirus Announcement for the YJFL community (26/3/20)
- David Camacho
- Mar 26, 2020
- 1 min read
Updated: Feb 18, 2023
Dear Parents & Families,
As you may know, the YJFL has suspended refunds of fees paid to the YJFL by parents at the start of the season.
The AFL has advised that Clubs & Leagues should defer consideration of repayment of any fees until the end of the season. Please see the AFL announcement:
This means we won’t make any further announcement about refunds until September 2020. At the end of this pandemic, we must have a League & Member clubs that can run our competition in 2021. Being financially sound is a crucial part of that assessment.
I again assure you that whatever it takes, we will run some form of competition in 2020, assuming always that our government is comfortable we can play safely, & our players are insured.
We have discussed a ‘mini’ season in July & August, with finals in the September school holidays, as well as many other options that may work. We have our ground at Bulleen Park where we could play games day & night, and we would hope to persuade Councils to extend our access for 2-3 weeks at a few grounds across the 9 Council municipalities we cover. Touch football or AFL-9’s type rules may offer us some options too, should contact between players still be an issue.
Stay safe & healthy in these difficult times.
Tim Murray YJFL CEO
Staying connected and supporting one another is more important than ever during challenging times like these. The YJFL community’s commitment to health and safety reflects the resilience needed to overcome difficulties-not just in sports, but in life. Just as teams rely on strength and strategy, individuals facing alcoholism need the right support system to regain control. Prioritizing well-being, whether through community efforts or seeking professional help, makes all the difference in building a stronger future.