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.

Currently the NTJFA conducts rosters for mixed under 9’s, under 10’s, boys under 12’s (2 divisions), under 14’s (2 divisions), under 16’s (2 divisions), and girls under 11’s, under 14’s and under 17’s. Traditionally NTJFA games have been played on Sundays over a 14-16 Home and Away roster. At the end of the Home and Away roster, finals are played for youth teams, and Gala Days are held for juniors.

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

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)
Sponsors
  • IGA
  • Hawthorn Football Club
  • McDonalds
  • Calow's Coaches
  • SportFirst Mowbray
  • Sherrin
  • Worn2Win
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
The NTJFA wish to thank the following organisations for their ongoing support.

acknowledgement of country

The NTJFA acknowledges the Palawa (Tasmanian Aboriginal community) as the traditional owners of the land, waters, and seas of Lutruwita / Tasmania. The NTJFA recognises its games are played on Aboriginal land and respects the deep spiritual connection the Palawa have with the Country.