During the Winter Football preseason, Abbotsford Juniors Football Club is usually able to take limited possession of Lysaght Park and has some limited access to Campbell Park. Once this is confirmed, the Club puts in place a formal preseason training schedule. Teams who wish to train on either of these grounds from [date to be advised] must ensure they have booked a training time by emailing teamtraining@abbotsfordjuniorsfc.com.au.
Preseason Training Schedule
A sample Preseason Training Schedule (2024 Season) can be downloaded below. This will be updated as and when preseason training is active.
Regular Season Training Bookings
Regular season training bookings will open [booking date to be advised] for preseason training sessions from the week commencing [date to be advised]. Please note that teams are free to request the same day and time for regular season training however there is no guarantee that the team will be in the same location for the regular season. Regular season training bookings will open and be scheduled once the Club understands how many teams it needs to cater for. Training booking times and field locations will be confirmed to all teams 2-3 weeks prior to the regular season kick-off.
Important Notes for Coaches and Team Managers
During the months of February and March, cricket maintains lease control and has first right of use of Campbell Park. Teams are free to use the fields when not utilised by cricket. Teams failing to move on when requested by to do so by a cricket team wishing to train or who behave inappropriately may find themselves sanctioned by the Club at the request of Council. Repeated instances may see the Club’s preseason field access limited.
Teams are to ensure that they conduct training sessions in accordance with any guidelines issued by the Club during the year. It is important that teams stick to their allocated training time and pitch (unless a change is pre-organised and approved by the AJFC Executive Committee). Finally, teams should ensure that their setup and pack-up is completed within the allotted training timeslot.