About Ramsgate Rams JAFC

Building champions on and off the field since 1956

Our History

Established in 1956, previously known as St Pats, we became the Ramsgate Rams in 1976 and have enjoyed sponsorship from the Ramsgate RSL Memorial Club for many years. In 2022 we fielded teams in Auskick (3-8 years program), U9, U10, U11, U12, U13, U14 and U15 age groups, including girls teams in U10, U12 and U14s.

Our club philosophy and culture is based on participation, development, fun and friendships. Ramsgate Rams prides itself on being a family club, and ensuring players of all experience and skill levels are given fantastic opportunities to develop their skills.

We have highly skilled coaches, most of whom have played AFL themselves and hold at least an AFL Level 1 Coaching Accreditation. Our volunteers are Working With Children Checked, and some are first aid trained who along with St John's Ambulance ensure there is first aid coverage at all games. Together these skills and experience help us to ensure you enjoy your time at Ramsgate Rams AFL.

Club Awards

Presentation Day is held annually, view the Calendar for this year's details. At Presentation Day, Auskick players receive a participation trophy.

Best & Fairest

Awarded to the player with the highest votes based on the 3,2,1 voting system from Coach, Team Manager and a parent.

Runner Up Best and Fairest

Awarded to the player with the second highest votes based on the 3,2,1 voting system.

Most Improved / Most Consistent

Awarded to the player who has shown the most improvement or consistency throughout the season.

Best Team Player / Best Positional Player

Awarded to the player who best demonstrates team spirit or excels in their position.

Coaches Award

Awarded to the player who the coach believes has shown exceptional dedication and effort.

Reuben Fraser Award

For the Best and Fairest player, as awarded by Umpires (not votes from their team).

Lilian Hoskins Junior Club Person

For a player who has consistently volunteered their time to assist at the club during the season.

Ken Hughes Rising Star

For a first year player aged 10 and up who has had an exceptional year

Mal and Barbara Simpson

For a person who typically volunteers significant time across multiple positions to help in the running of the Club

Exceptional Service

For a volunteer who has contributed significantly to the Club over multiple years often across a number of different volunteer roles

Meet Our Committee

John Smith

Club President

Sarah Johnson

Vice President

Michael Brown

Secretary

Emily Davis

Treasurer

Volunteering Opportunities

Ramsgate Junior AFL Club is run by volunteers, with community members and parents working together to deliver a fun and safe environment for our members. Some roles require an annual commitment, while others can be done on a weekly/ by round basis.

Some roles require an active Working With Children Check (WWCC), which you can apply for through Service NSW and by validating your ID at your nearest Service NSW Office.

While some roles such as Coaching staff and Team Manager require dedicated support for the season, most other roles are casual and can be arranged on the day or via a roster with your Team Manager

Daily Volunteer Roles

Water Runner

Boundary Umpire

Goal Umpire

BBQ (home games)

Canteen (home games)

Team Photographers

Ground staff

Annual/Seasonal Roles

Team Manager

Coaching staff

Executive Committee

Non Executive Committee