Mission Statement

The Caulfield Bears Junior Football Club (CBJFC) aims to provide all children the opportunity to participate in Australian rules football in an environment that is safe, supportive and inclusive.

The club will endeavour to provide the best possible support for the health, welfare and well-being of its players, officials, supporters and spectators. This will be achieved through the club’s resources, management, activities and values.

CBJFC will provide:

• competent coaches and assistants
• adequate facilities, amenities and equipment
• supervised social functions encouraging family participation
• regular communication and consultation with players and parents
• active club leadership and management

CBJFC is committed to:

• promoting the sport of Australian football for all young people within our local community
• fostering a culture of child safety
• encouraging and developing good sporting behaviour
• promoting the value of exercise in health and wellbeing
• working to improve general fitness and skills
• providing an enjoyable social experience easily shared with family and friends

Throughout all of these activities the club teaches a sense of social and community values:

• respect for officials, opposition players and supporters
• the virtues of fair play and disciplined play
• equal opportunities for everyone

All players, coaches, officials, parents, supporters and committee members of our club have a responsibility at all times when representing the Caulfield Bears Junior Football Club to conduct themselves in an appropriate manner consistent with these values &/or our Codes of Conduct.