2025 Premier Youth League
President's Message
Welcome to the Weston Workers Bears Football Club! Whether you’re a returning member or joining us for the first time, we are thrilled to have you as part of our football family for the upcoming 2025 JDL Season. With a proud history dating back to 1907, our club is built on a tough, never-say-die attitude and a strong commitment to fostering both individual and team excellence. As one of the premier football clubs in the Hunter Valley, we’re excited to continue our tradition of success on and off the field. Our 2025 season promises plenty of opportunities to connect and celebrate, from season launches and team events to the end-of-year presentations. This year, we’re also looking forward to more improvements to our facilities, enhancing the experience for players, families, and supporters alike. To all players and families, we extend our warmest welcome and best wishes for a fantastic season ahead. We encourage you to be active participants in the club, whether by supporting our senior teams, volunteering your time, or simply cheering from the sidelines. Together, let’s make 2025 a year to remember C’MON YOU BEARS! Rod Henderson | President
Technical Director
Dear players and families, welcome to the 2025 JDL football season. We look forward to working on the continual growth of the game at Weston and in the Hunter Region and seeing all boys and girls develop a love for the game by having a truly enjoyable, positive, and educational football experience. Good Luck to everyone for the 2025 football season.
About the Premier Youth League
The NNSWF Premier Youth League has been designed to enhance the talented player pathway, enabling more competitive football for young players and facilitating more games of best versus best and like versus like. All Premier Competitions clubs must meet a criteria – including regional football programs Mid Coast FC, North Coast Football and NIAS – to enter the competition. Key points include - PYL players are involved in more matches and play significantly more match minutes with clubs rewarded for the strength of their youth program.
Training and Competition Schedules
The training program runs from November, resuming in January through to September. Weston's PYL train three sessions per week.
Player Training and Gameday Protocols
Players are to adhere to the club dress code for training and playing.
Players are to ensure they have the correct footwear for playing/training and drinks to hydrate.
Training days - players are expected to arrive a minimum of 15 minutes prior to the start of the session and be ready to start on time.
If a player is unable to attend training, this must be communicated in the club comms ASAP.
Game day - players are expected to be at the venue 45 Minutes Before Kickoff.
Upon arrival, players should greet coaches and teammates with a handshake or fist bump.
If a player is unable to attend a game, this must be communicated in the club comms ASAP.
Club Policies
The club expects everyone to become familiar with club policies and FA Codes of Conduct.
Club policies include:
Fees Policy | Complaints Policy | Injury Policy | Dress Policy |Concusion Policy
Senior Player Injury Protocol | Insurance Information | Diversity Policy | Racial Vilification Policy
Football Australia and Northern NSW policies include:
FA Spectator Code of Behaviour | FA Coaches Code of Ethics | FA Codes of Respect
NNSW Football Lightning Guidelines | NNSW Football Hot Weather Policy
Member Protection information and contact
Football Australia / Weston Bears | Member Protection & Information
All PYL Coaches, Technical Directors and team staff have Working With Children Checks and have completed the Sport Integrity Australia Safeguarding Children and Young People in Sport Induction.
To view all club policies and Member Protection page click here