Home grown talent Alex Weeks rose to champion status this weekend as he marks his 250th senior game both for the Devils and all round.
Having played for the club since day dot, Alex has never given anything but 110%. To this day as one of the oldest in our senior ranks, Alex is leading the way as our captain and is still giving it his all every match with 250 games under his belt.
A hard working and extremely tough mid fielder, Alex leads the way with courage, determination and discipline. An inspiration for all of our young Devils to aspire to.
Alex has secured 3 Premierships in his time, ’07 Bs, ’08 As, ’14 As (D2) we can’t wait to see what is in store for him in the future.
Uncompromising for all this time mate, we thank you for choosing the Devils to be your home.
The match: A great day at Lobethal as the boys lifted to the occasion to play for Weeksy. Not a single on field spectator for the day, everyone thew their all into the match and played like our captain in honour of his special day, securing an 18.14.122 – 6.5.41 victory over the hosting Tigers and reigning Premiers. We also came away with a clean sweep for the day with our B Grade and Colts all bringing home the choccies, showing great depth in the clubs prospects.
Alex Weeks to right of the coach in his first footy game in U8s for Mt Lofty DevilsAlex takes to the field with eldest daughter ElsieA chair for the champion from nephews and teammates Harry and WesA quick moment after the win with wife Jess, children Elsie and Maisy, and the boys.
SANFL is partnering with the AFL and State Government to bring you Gather Round and ensure the four-day Festival of Footy is jam-packed full of events and opportunities for the entire footy community in SA.
Whether it’s getting up close to your favourite AFL team as they train at a SANFL club, gaining insights from AFL coaches, a behind-the-scenes look at facilities or hearing from football industry experts – there is something for everyone.
One of the events on offer is an SANFL & Brisbane Lions Football Club Clinic on 14 April at the Summit Sport and Recreation Park in Mount Barker. Register here.
See all the Gather Round events, activities and opportunities here.
Learning Life Through Sport is a program designed to challenge social norms and inspire young people and their communities to bring a new standard of behaviour and respect to sport and life.
On Tuesday 21 March, SANFL Juniors is presenting a Learning Life Through Sport session at Norwood Football Club, from 6pm to 7.30pm for Moddies and 7.45pm to 9pm for Juniors. Registrations are welcomed. Click here to register.
Mount Lofty Football Club has sent the information to all Junior and Moddies coaches and encouraged some reps from the club to attend.
Learning Life Through Sport identifies positive ways to alter the inherited and often unacceptable behaviour of coaches, players, parents and supporters in junior sports. These behaviours include umpire dissent and abuse (bullying), bad sportsmanship and a lack of respect for sporting codes and participants of sport.
The South Australian Sports Medicine Association (SASMA) offers Level 1 and 2 Sports Trainer Courses throughout the year, and is also hosting a 2023 Trainers Conference next Sunday 19th February.
If you are interested in learning more about sport training, these courses and the conference are a fantastic resource.
COURSES
The Level 1 Sports Trainer assists athletes in the prevention of injuries and provides initial sports injury management. Level 1 Sports Trainers work at sporting clubs, school sports days, national and international events. Courses are available on Sunday 26th February, Sunday 19 March and Sunday 2 April. The cost is $275. Click here to register
The Level 2 Sports Trainer course is designed to build upon skills learnt in the Level 1 Sports Trainer Course. Couple with industry experience, the Level 2 Sports Trainer course involves a number of modules that aim to improve a trainer’s skills and knowledge of the provision of first aid and sports medicine services. Courses are available on 25/26 March, 3/4 June and 26/27 August. The cost is $375. Click here to register
CONFERENCE
SASMA is hosting a 2023 Trainers Conference. The Conference is for everyone, whether you are an experienced trainer or someone starting out.
WHERE: Payneham Community Facility | 2 Turner St, Felixstow
DATE: Sunday 19th February 2023
TIME: Arrival and Registration from 8.15 – 8.55am / Start 9.00am / Sports Trainer Awards – 3.45pm / Finish 5pm
Don’t miss this fantastic day out at the home of the Devils: Arkaba Oval, Corner Heathfield and Longwood Roads, Heathfield (entry off Heathfield Road).
*Stirling Family Dental mouthguards: If families have private health insurance and it covers mouthguards, there is no gap to pay on the mouth guard. If you don’t have private health insurance or if your private health insurance does not cover any of it, it will cost $100 (normal price is $200). Click here to access the consent form.
