Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to record the history of NT Superules and to outline the Direction and strategies the NT Superules Committee plan to put in place to promote and guarantee the continuing participation of those beyond the age of 35 in Australian Football in the Northern Territory.
 
Background

The National Superules Board, in the year 2000, provided the NT with funds to assist in planning for the future requirements of the game at Masters Level in the Northern Territory.

 

As part of this process the NT President invited the National President to a committee meeting to discuss, and advise on, the process and method to produce such a Planning Paper so as to meet the guidelines of the National Board.

 

As a result this Paper was produced for comment.

  
   
Goals

1. To create, and conduct, a sound domestic veteran football competition for all

     persons over thirty-five years of age.

 

2. To provide an opportunity for all members to participate in National Championships.

 

3. To promote the Northern Territory at each attended Championship.

 

4. To assist Junior Football.

 

5. To continue the close association with the Tiwi Island veteran footballers.

 

6. To promote Masters Football throughout the Northern Territory.

  
Objectives

Goal 1

  • Continually strive to increase player numbers for a healthy and viable competition.

  • Create an awareness of Masters Football in as many Territory centres possible.

  • Create a fun, fitness and family atmosphere.

  • Encourage participation of qualified umpires.

  • Enhance the financial viability of the organization through sponsors and memberships.

  • Provide an insurance cover for all Superules Participants, both players and officials.

 

Goal 2

  • Participate in, or host, National Championships and promote those games to members.

  • Provide accurate up to date information re Championship travel and accommodation.

  • Seek funding from sponsors and NT Government.

 

Goal 3

  • Promote the Territory where possible through :

  •           Fair play on and off the field

  •           Dress standards

  •           Promotions

 

Goal 4     

  • Assist Junior Football through assisting with coaching, umpiring and providing trial games for Junior Representative teams and in any other way assistance may be required.

 

Goal 5

  • As part of the reconciliation process encourage the participation of Tiwi Islanders in Masters Football, building on the friendship established in 1992, while at the same time increasing Masters Football awareness in the Islands.

Goal 6

  • Spread the Superules gospel in as many Territory centres as possible, in particular townships such as Jabiru, Nhulunbuy, the Darwin Rural area, Katherine and Alice Springs.