About the NTJFA

The NTJFA was established to provide an avenue for junior football in a club based environment across Northern Tasmania.

The Association’s philosophy has always been to promote participation in a safe and enjoyable environment.
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The NTJFA conducts competitions for the following age groups:
‍Mixed: Under 9s, Under 10s, and Under 12s
‍Boys: Under 14s (two divisions) and Under 16s (two divisions)
‍Girls: Under 12s, Under 14s, and Under 17s
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Traditionally, NTJFA matches are played on Sundays as part of a 14-16 round home-and-away season. At the conclusion of the regular season, youth teams compete in finals, while junior teams participate in Gala Days.
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The NTJFA is an incorporated body and following the adoption of the new Constitution in 2022, is managed by a Board made up of 4 Elected Directors and up to 3 Appointed Directors. The Elected Directors are voted in for two-year terms by the Voting Members being the Member Clubs.

The NTJFA has 12 Member Clubs:

Deloraine Junior Football Club

East Launceston Junior Football Club

George Town Junior Football Club

St Helens Football Club t/a East Coast Swans

Launceston Football Club

Longford Junior Football Club

North Launceston Football Club

Prospect Junior Football Club

Scottsdale Football Club

South Launceston Junior Football Club

Tamar Valley Junior Football Club

Evandale Football Club

our history

The Northern Tasmanian Junior Football Association was formed in 1974 as a junior AFL competition.

Originally the competition was based in greater Launceston and has now evolved to offer opportunities for children from clubs across regional North and North Eastern Tasmania to learn the skills of football and participate in an inclusive fun environment.

Prior to 1974 junior football was played mostly in school rosters and numerous Mini Leagues.

The competition now has 12 member clubs who field teams in under 9 to 16 boys and girls from under 11 to under 17.

LIFE MEMBERS

The NTJFA has a proud history and honours the Life Members who have been recognised as making an outstanding contribution to junior football in Northern Tasmania since incorporation in 1974.

Peter Eady*
Ron McCafferty*
Allan O'Brien*
Arthur Stow*
Kerry Bransden
Colin Targett
Peter Krushka
Kerry Haywood
Andrew Doyle
Dale Fraser
Steven Collins
Paul House

*Deceased

annual reports

our people

NTJFA Elected Directors

Director/President/Chair

Josh Nast

Director

Michael Eddleston

Director

Marnie Skerritt

Director

Daniel Smedley

Appointed Directors

Governance

Melissa Robinson

Finance / Sponsorship

Karla Davey, Sophie Pitchford

Northern AFL Hub Support

Regional Manager - North

Darrin Geard

Competition Manager - NTJFA

Jess James

Competition Manager - NTFA

Simon Morrison

Participation & Programs Manager - TAS

Aaron Roberts

Participation Coordinator

Danyon Smillie

Coach Education & Development Lead

Will Tatchell

Talent Pathways Skills Acquisition Coach

Bradley Cox-Goodyer

Talent Operations Lead - North

Nathan Warren

Talent Manager - TAS

Dave O'Sign

Participation & Program Manager - North

Payton Connell

acknowledgements

Local Councils

Break O Day Council
Dorset Council
East Tamar Council
Launceston City Council
Meander Valley Council
Northern Midlands Council
West Tamar Council

Associations

Northern Tasmanian Football Association (NTFA)
Northern Tasmanian Football Umpires Association (NTFUA)
North West Football League (NWFL)
Southern Tasmanian Junior Football League (STJFL)

About Us

The NTJFA was established to provide an avenue for junior football in a club based environment across Northern Tasmania.

The NTJFA has 12 Member Clubs:

our history

The Northern Tasmanian Junior Football Association was formed in 1974 as a junior AFL competition.

annual reports

our people

acknowledgements

acknowledgement of country