Bendigo Junior Football League

🏉 IT’S ON THIS AFTERNOON! 🏉

The Bendigo Junior Football League’s Under 10 Girls Come & Try Session is happening this afternoon and we’d love to see plenty of future footy stars there! 💚💛

If your daughter has been thinking about trying AFL, this is the perfect opportunity to jump in, have some fun, learn new skills and make new friends in a welcoming environment. No experience needed! 🙌

📍 Mercy Junortoun Sporting Precinct - O'Keefe (Oval 2)
📅 TODAY
⏰ 4:15pm

Open to girls born in 2016, 2017, 2018 or prior to 30 April 2019.

Bring your runners, bring your friends and come be part of the exciting future of girls footy in Bendigo! ⭐🏉

👉 Registrations available via the QR code on the flyer or the link below.
https://www.playhq.com/afl/register/67a2dc

Great work St Monica's 👏

📢 Announcement - Richmond FC AFLW Community Camp (June 1 & 2)

Join Richmond AFLW Players at clinics as the Tigers visit Bendigo and Castlemaine for their Community Camp!

Bendigo: Monday 1st June from 4:15pm-5:15pm at Mercy Junortoun Sporting Precinct. This is a clinic for girls aged 5-12.

Castlemaine: Monday 1st June from 4:15pm-5:15pm at Camp Reserve. All children aged 5-12.

Clinics are free to attend but registration helps us plan a fantastic experience. Register Below:
🔗https://www.playhq.com/afl/register/67a2dc

AFL Victoria are planning the upcoming School Holiday Programs in Term 2, and your feedback is important.

Help us create engaging and fun experiences for your children by completing a quick survey.

All insights are valuable and will make a difference! Please click the link to share your thoughts:

🔗https://forms.office.com/r/y6jnJeCTX6

🏉 THIS FRIDAY – COME & TRY GIRLS FOOTY! 🏉

The Bendigo Junior Football League is excited to launch an Under 10 Girls Competition for 2026, and this Friday is your chance to get involved through our Come and Try Day ahead of season proper!

If your daughter has ever wanted to give footy a go, now’s the perfect time. Bring some friends along for a fun afternoon of footy activities in a welcoming and beginner-friendly environment — no experience needed! 🙌

📍 Mercy Junortoun Sporting Precinct
📅 THIS Friday, 15th May
⏰ 4:15pm

Open to girls born in 2016, 2017, 2018 or prior to 30 April 2019.

🌟 Fun activities
🌟 Meet new friends
🌟 Learn new skills
🌟 Be part of the future of girls footy in Bendigo

We’d love to see plenty of future stars there! ⭐

👉 Scan the QR code on the flyer to register or via this link https://www.playhq.com/afl/register/67a2dc

🚭 REMINDER TO ALL PLAYERS, OFFICIALS & SPECTATORS 🚭

Over the opening two rounds of the BJFL season, it has been observed that some people are not complying with smoking and va**ng laws at our matches.

Under the Victorian To***co Act, smoking and va**ng is banned at outdoor sporting venues during organised Under 18 sporting events. This includes:
• Matches
• Training sessions
• Scheduled breaks during games or training

This law applies whenever the majority of participants are under 18 years of age.

As the BJFL is a junior competition, smoking and va**ng is prohibited inside ALL BJFL venues at all times during football activities.

We all have a responsibility to help create a safe, healthy and family-friendly environment for our players, volunteers, officials and spectators.

Please be respectful of the law, our clubs, and the children participating in our game.

Thank you for your cooperation and support throughout the 2026 season.

🚨 LAST CHANCE TO GIVE UMPIRING A GO🚨

This Thursday is the last "Give Umpiring A Go" session.

Did you miss the previous sessions? Don't worry as the Bendigo Umpires Association is hosting one more this week.

🟢 Stay active and improve your fitness.
🟢 Build confidence and leadership skills.
🟢 Make new mates within the local footy community.
🟢 Get paid to be part of the game you love

Whether you’re a former player, a student, or just a passionate fan.........this is the final push to get the skills you need.

📍 Where: Weeroona Oval (347 Napier St, Bendigo)
🗓️ When: Thursday, May 7th, at 5:30 PM.

Don't let this season pass you by. Get along and give it a try.

🚨 CALLING ALL FUTURE FOOTY STARS! 🚨

Have you got a young girl keen to give footy a go? Or maybe just looking for a fun, active way to spend time with friends? This is the perfect chance!

The Bendigo Junior Football League is launching a six week Under 10 Girls Competition in June, and we want YOU to be part of it from the very beginning!

🌟 COME & TRY SESSION 🌟
Bring your friends, meet new ones, and get involved in some fun, beginner-friendly footy activities in a welcoming environment. No experience needed – just enthusiasm!

Players can register for participating clubs on the day if they decide they want to take part in the competition in 2026.

📍 Mercy Junortoun Sporting Precinct (Oval 2 - O'Keefe)
📅 Friday 15th May
⏰ 4:15pm

This is a fantastic opportunity to:
✔ Try AFL in a fun, supportive setting
✔ Build confidence and new skills
✔ Be part of something exciting from the ground up

If you’ve been thinking about getting involved in footy, this is your moment. Let’s grow girls footy in Central Victoria together! 💚

For further details please contact: [email protected]

👉 Scan the QR code on the flyer to register and secure your spot!

We are on the lookout for extra U14s boys to bolster our numbers. Register now to get involved in the 2026 season.
GO ROOS! 🟢⚪️🦘

BJFL coaches – this is one worth your time.

We’re encouraging all Bendigo-based coaches to register for this FREE workshop on supporting neurodivergent children in community sport.

Creating an inclusive, supportive environment isn’t just important — it makes you a better coach and helps every player get the most out of their football experience. This session will give you practical, easy-to-apply strategies to better understand neurodiversity and confidently support players of all abilities.

✔️ Learn how to create a more inclusive team environment
✔️ Build stronger connections with players and families
✔️ Gain practical coaching tools you can use straight away
✔️ Hear directly from facilitators with lived experience

With multiple session dates available in Bendigo, there’s every opportunity to get along and be part of something that will make a real difference across our competition.

Check out the flyer and scan the QR code to register. Let’s continue to make BJFL a safe, welcoming, and inclusive space for everyone.

We’re pleased to share that additional Supporting Neurodivergent Children in Community Sport workshops will take place at Lake Weeroona Pavilion in June and July.

If you’re a junior sports coach, team manager or volunteer in Greater Bendigo, these free workshops are designed to give you practical tools and confidence to better support neurodivergent children in your club.

You’ll walk away with simple, effective strategies you can use straight away — and a deeper understanding of how to create a more inclusive environment for all families.

Spots are free but limited!

📅 Upcoming sessions:
• Monday 11 May, 6–8.30pm - Epsom Huntly Recreation Reserve
• Sunday 21 June 2–4:30pm - Lake Weeroona Pavilion
• Wednesday 8 July 6–8.30pm - Lake Weeroona Pavilion

Scan QR code or follow https://bit.ly/4mSPPwp to book!

Round 1 last weekend was a fantastic way to kick off the season — magnificent weather, great spirit across all matches, and overall excellent behaviour from players, officials and spectators 👏

As we roll into the next round, here’s a friendly reminder about who is permitted in the coaches box/interchange area during matches:

🔹 Accredited Head Coach
🔹 Accredited Assistant Coach
🔹 Team Manager
🔹 Runner
🔹 Medic/Trainer
🔹 Participating Players

These roles are in place to ensure matches run smoothly, safely, and fairly for everyone involved. We ask all clubs and supporters to respect these guidelines and help maintain the positive environment we saw in Round 1.

Let’s keep the standard high for the rest of the season!