If you love your
footy but are getting too old to keep up with the young blokes, then
this is the game for you. Superules,
now called Masters Australian Football. It is Australian Rules
Football for those players over 35 years of age who enjoy their footy
and want to keep playing in a non-competitive environment.
All States and Territories compete in the
following age divisions at the Carnivals:
- Supers
– 35 and over
- Masters
– 40 and over
- Seniors
– 45 and over
- Super
Seniors – 50 and over
The
age divisions are mostly used at National Carnivals, otherwise all join
in with dispensation given to those a little bit older than the rest.
Tackling is kept to a minimum.
We play every couple of
weeks, about 10 or so times a year does them, at varying venues
throughout the Hunter Valley and NSW.
There is a
state team selected with a national carnival. The carnivals have rotated
to the following cities/centres:
|
1983
Melbourne
|
1991
Darwin
|
1999
Darwin
|
|
1984
Darwin
|
1992
Gold Coast
|
2000
Hobart
|
|
1985
Hobart
|
1993
Hobart
|
2001
Gold Coast
|
|
1986
Perth
|
1994
Perth
|
2002
Melbourne
|
|
1987
Brisbane
|
1995
Sydney
|
2003
Perth
|
|
1988
Adelaide
|
1996
Adelaide
|
2004
Cairns
|
|
1989
Canberra
|
1997
Geelong
|
2005 Adelaide
|
|
1990
Melbourne
|
1998
Canberra
|
2006 Maroochydore
|
PHILOSOPHY OF
MASTERS FOOTBALL AND GUIDELINES:
The
most important aspect of our game is that it is "football for
fun". It is for this reason that there are no ladders, finals or
best & fairest awards.
All
participants should adhere to this philosophy and accept these
guidelines:
1.
Egos are to be left at home. Criticism of other player's performance,
abilities etc is not on. We are here to do our best and have fun.
2.
Disputing the umpire's decisions or abuse of umpires is totally
unacceptable and will not be tolerated.
3.
On field fighting or bad language is totally unacceptable and will also
not be tolerated.
4.
Every effort will be made to give all players equal time on the ground.
5.
Hospitality to visiting teams is very important. This is why we have a
trailer fitted out as a BBQ and drinks fridge. As we partake of
other team's hospitality during our travels to away games, all players
should recognise the importance of returning the favour.
6. Masters
Australian Football recognises the importance of involving our families
in our activities and will continue to make a conscious effort to do
this.
New players are always
very welcome, but should be made fully aware of and abide by the above
philosophy and what is required of them as a representative of our club
and Masters Australian Football.
Remember
at our age, it is not how many games you win, but how many games you
play and the enjoyment gained from “Football for Fun”.
For
that reason we have modified rules and modified attitudes to playing, in
order to minimise the risk of injury and keep us playing and enjoying
our great game.