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Rules, By-laws
and POLICIES

This page contains all documents relating to the SMJFL’s Rules, By Laws, Policies and Guidelines.

Rules & By Laws

2026 SMJFL By-Laws

2026 Rule Variation Matrix (UPDATED 2026)

2026 National Community Football Policy Handbook

2026 Laws of Australian Football

2025 Team Managers Handbook (UPDATED APRIL 2025)

2023 Club Development Handbook

PlayHQ Team Manager Matchday Guide

SMJFL Statement of Purposes & Rules

2025 Team Manager Match Week Checklist

Core Policies & Guidelines

GOVERNANCE

Appendix A - SMJFL Board Skills Audit - Summary of Recommendations 2023

Appendix B - Board Nomination Form 2023

Appendix C - Board Member Declaration 2023

SMJFL Board Governance Policies & Procedures Handbook

FINANCIAL

SMJFL Participant Refund Policy - 2026

SMJFL Application for Financial Relief Policy - 2026

Further Policies & Guidelines

AFL

Gender Diversity Policy – Community Football (PDF)

Gender Diversity Policy – Companion Guide (PDF)

National Age Dispensation Policy (PDF)

Critical Incident - High-level Guide

Critical Incident Response Guide for use by Community Australian Football Clubs - June 2023

Coaching

SMJFL Coaching Accreditation (PDF)

Extreme Weather

AFL Victoria Extreme Weather (as per National Community Football Policy handbook (PDF)

SMJFL Incident Reporting

AFL Integrity Reporting Portal (PDF)

Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation

Love the Game Charter 27 January 2024 (PDF)

Grading

SMJFL Grading Guidelines and Processes (PDF)

SMJFL Grading Sub-Committee Charter

JOBS & CAREER BOARD

OCG vacancies, career advice, transitioning and more

SMJFL PHOTO GALLERIES

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