STRUCTURE DOCUMENT 2017 FOOTBALL NSW STATE TEAMS – GIRLS 14, 15 & NTC
STRUCTURE DOCUMENT – 2017 FOOTBALL NSW STATE TEAMS
CONTENTS SECTION 1: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ...... 3 SECTION 2: 2017 FNSW GIRLS STATE TEAMS ...... 4 SECTION 3: 2017 FNSW GIRLS STATE TEAMS SCHEDULE AND OPERATIONS ...... 6 SECTION 4: 2017 FNSW STATE TEAMS – COUNTRY GIRLS U14 & U15 ...... 7 SECTION 5: 2017 FNSW STATE TEAMS – METROPOLITAN GIRLS U14 & U15 ...... 11 SECTION 6: 2017 FNSW STATE TEAMS – NTC GIRLS ...... 13 SECTION 7: 2017 FNSW STATE TEAMS – RELATIONSHIP TO THE FFA INTEGRATED TALENTED PLAYER PATHWAY ...... 15 SECTION 8: 2017 FNSW STATE TEAMS – RESOURCING ...... 16 ANNEX 1: STATE TEAM PROGRAM CALENDAR ...... 18 ANNEX 2: FNSW STATE TEAM CULTURE ...... 19 ANNEX 3: FNSW STATE TEAM AGREEMENT ...... 20 1. FOOTBALL NSW OBLIGATIONS ...... 20 2. SELECTION OF PLAYERS ...... 20 3. PLAYER OBLIGATIONS ...... 20 4. PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN OBLIGATIONS ...... 21 5. PROHIBITED ITEMS ...... 22 6. RISK ...... 23 7. WARNING UNDER AUSTRALIAN CONSUMER LAW ...... 23 8. ACCIDENT SUPPORT PROGRAM ...... 23 9. PRIVACY ...... 23 10. MARKETING ...... 23 11. LOST PROPERTY ...... 23 12. SAFETY ...... 24 13. MEDICAL ...... 24 14. POLICIES AND REGULATIONS ...... 24 15. DISCIPLINARY ACTION ...... 24 16. REFUND OF REGISTRATION MONIES ...... 24
Version 2, issued 16 December 2016
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SECTION 1: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
OVERVIEW This paper details the administration and processes of Football NSW (FNSW) State Teams for the 2016 season. The 2016 FFA Nationals (Nationals) tournament and age groups are contained in the following table:
2016 FFA Tournament Gender Age Group FNSW Teams
National Youth Championships Girls U13 & U15 1 Country and 1 Metropolitan
National Training Centre Challenge Girls U17 1 NSW Team
VISION “Football NSW will create a professional football program for talented footballers consistent with the FFA National Curriculum. We will develop and deliver a professional and unified elite program which lifts the overall technical ability of our talented players and coaches resulting in production of world class players”. MISSION “Football NSW will provide a positive football experience for player’s, parents and coaches. Our emphasis is on player development and while development and success is a priority, so is good sportsmanship and what is best for the team. Were Blue, Were Proud typifies our attitude and belief in both ourselves and how we go about our business. The Football NSW “team” is only as good as the individuals that form it”.
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SECTION 2: 2017 FNSW GIRLS STATE TEAMS
OVERVIEW FNSW State Teams form an integral part of the National Player Pathway. Players selected will have the opportunity to compete at the FFA National Youth Championships (NYC) or the FFA National Training Centre (NTC) Challenge and be exposed to both the highest level of football available and the expertise of FNSW /FFA State and National selectors and coaches. From these tournaments, players will be identified for future selection into FNSW Elite Programs, National Training Centres, National Youth Teams, and W League Teams etc. Players who are involved in the State Team process should value the opportunity to train and develop amongst the best players in NSW under the guidance of experienced and qualified State Team coaches. FNSW State Teams hold the following key principles at its core: Develop and deliver a professional program and service to elite athletes and coaches within NSW. Assist identified athletes and coaches to achieve excellence and success at State, National and International level. Support targeted athletes in their preparation for State and National Championships. Utilise the National Curriculum to shape players performance. AGE GROUPS The following age group Championships will be conducted by FFA for girls in 2017: U14 (for players born on or after 1 January 2003) U15 (for players born on or after 1 January 2002) NTC U17 (for players born on or after 1 January 2000) SQUAD NUMBERS
Age group Outfield players Goal Keepers Shadow players Total
U14 14 2 4 (3 outfield + 1 gk) 20
U15 14 2 4 (3 outfield + 1 gk) 20
NTC Girls U17 16 2 22
Only the final 16 players will be required to attend the National Youth Championships and final 18 players to attend the National Training Centre Challenge. Shadow players may be called upon at any time but only if needed due to injury, illness or unforeseen circumstances. FNSW will be entering 1 Country and 1 Metropolitan team per age group of the National Youth Championships, and 1 NSW team for the NTC Challenge.
The following teams will be participating at the 2017 FFA Girls National Youth Championships and FFA Girls NTC Challenge to represent FNSW:
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Age Group Gender Team FFA National Championships
U14 Girls Metropolitan July
U14 Girls Country July
U15 Girls Metropolitan July
U15 Girls Country July
U17 Girls NSW July
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SECTION 3: 2017 FNSW GIRLS STATE TEAMS SCHEDULE AND OPERATIONS
COMPETITION DATES Competition: FFA Girls National Youth Championships 2017 FFA Girls NTC Challenge 2017 Tournament dates: Girls NYC: Monday 10th July – Friday 14th July Girls NTC: Monday 24th July – Friday 28th July Venue: NYC 2017 – C.ex International Stadium, Coffs Harbour NTC 2017 – AIS, Canberra ACT IDENTIFICATION All players selected to trial shall be identified by one or more of the following criteria: Any age eligible player with State Team involvement in 2016 Any age eligible player within FNSW Institute programs Any age eligible player within FNSW regional development programs and invited to trial Any age eligible player identified at a State Titles tournament in 2016 and invited to trial Any age eligible player identified in National Premier Leagues NSW Women’s 1 & 2 or Women’s State League competitions and invited to trial Any age eligible player identified in regional training/competitions and invited to trial
TRIAL PROCESS The trial process for Country and Metropolitan State Teams and NTC squads are different in selection and preparation. Country State Teams will participate in a series of camps where players will be monitored and assessed for possible selection. The camps also enable development opportunities for regional players and form part of the preparation phase for best performance at Nationals. Metropolitan State Teams will participate in a series of single trials where players will be assessed for possible selection. FNSW will this year introduce Metropolitan State Teams to a Talented Athlete Camp to prepare them for the live-in environment at Nationals. NTC squads will participate in a series of single trials as part of the current age FNSW Institute squad where players will be assessed for possible selection. Specific details of the processes for each Country and Metropolitan State Team and NTC squads are presented in the later sections of this document.
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SECTION 4: 2017 FNSW STATE TEAMS – COUNTRY GIRLS U14 & U15
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
MONTH Jan-17 Feb-17 Mar-17 Apr-17 May-17 Jun-17 Jul-17 Aug-17 Sep-17 Oct-17 WEEKEND (ending Sunday) 1 8 15 22 29 5 12 19 26 5 12 19 26 2 9 16 23 30 7 14 21 28 4 11 18 25 2 9 16 23 30 6 13 20 27 3 10 17 24 1 8 15 22 29 Country Girls 2017 - U/14 & U/15 State Training Centre sessions Selection Camp 22-25 Selection Camp 9-12 State Training Game Day 20 Talented Athlete Camp 4-7 Training Day 24 Preparation Camp 7-9 Girls National Youth Championships 10-14 FNSW State Titles U/12, U/14 and U/16 25-29 PRE-COMPETITION TRIALS/TRAINING January – Sunday 22 to Wednesday 25 2017 Activity: Training/Selection Camp Location: Valentine Sports Park, Glenwood April – Sunday 9 to Wednesday 12 2017 Activity: Training/Selection Camp Location: Valentine Sports Park, Glenwood May – Saturday 20 2017 (TBC) Activity: State Team Game Day Location: TBC June – Sunday 4 to Wednesday 7 2017 Activity: Talented Athlete Camp - Training Camp Location: Valentine Sports Park, Glenwood June – Saturday 24 2017 (TBC) Activity: State Team Training Day Location: TBC July – Friday 7 to Sunday 9 2017 Activity: Preparation Camp Location: Valentine Sports Park, Glenwood July – Monday 10 to Friday 14 2017 Activity: FFA National Youth Championships Location: C.ex International Stadium, Coffs Harbour
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DEVELOPMENT PHASE State Training Centre Players are required to attend their local State Training Centre (STC) each week. Centres are located at each region, Western Branch, Southern Branch and Riverina. The STC provides additional weekly training for potential NSW Country players to improve their technical abilities and understanding of the NSW State Teams’ playing system when not in contact with their state coach. Players will work with the Regional Coaches who will report development and attendance to FNSW. Attendance at STC is compulsory to enable eligibility for selection to FNSW State Teams. To be eligible for selection, players must attend a minimum of 80% of sessions. State Training Centre details will be provided to identified players. State Team Game Day A State Team Game Day will be organised with potential games against Capital Football, Football Federation Victoria, Northern NSW and NSW Metro. The proposed date (set out below) is subject to change pending confirmation of venue and facilities. The purpose of the State Team Game Day is to allow the State Coaches to work with players, formations and tactics, to provide feedback to players and monitor their development. The proposed date is: May – Saturday 20th (TBC) Lunch will be arranged by FNSW. Players will be asked to pay $15.00 for lunch. FNSW Institute Training Opportunities During the 2017 State Team process, players may be selected and invited to attend FNSW Institute training sessions in Sydney. Players will be advised of these opportunities by their Regional Coach or Coaching Development Manager. SELECTION PHASE Following State Titles, identified players will be invited to attend a selection camp which will be conducted as follows: Camp 1 Dates: January – Sunday 22 to Wednesday 25 2017 Location: Valentine Sports Park, Glenwood Cost: $400.00 (Inc. GST) *Please note: At the conclusion of this selection camp, players may be released from the selection process. Following Camp 1, selected players will be invited to attend a final camp in the selection phase which will be conducted as follows:
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Camp 2 Dates: April – Sunday 9 to Wednesday 12 2017 Location: Valentine Sports Park, Glenwood Cost: $400.00 (Inc. GST) Following the camp, the final 20 players will be announced. PREPARATION PHASE The following camps will be held in order to prepare the team to compete at the National Youth Championships. Please note that players will still be required to attend their local training centre: Prep Camp 1 – Talented Athlete Camp Dates: June – Sunday 4 to Wednesday 7 2017 Location: Valentine Sports Park, Glenwood Cost: $400.00 (Inc. GST) This camp is a Talented Athlete Camp that runs during the school term. Players will be required to gain their principal’s permission to attend the camp and will be required to bring their school work to complete when they are not training. State Team Training Day A State Team Training Day will be organised. The proposed date (set out below) is subject to change pending confirmation of venue and facilities. The purpose of the State Team Training Day is to allow a further opportunity for the State Coaches to work with players on formations and tactics. The proposed date is: June – Saturday 24th (TBC) Lunch will be arranged by FNSW. Players will be asked to pay $15.00 for lunch. Prep Camp 2 Dates: July – Friday 7 to Sunday 9 2017 Location: Valentine Sports Park, Glenwood Cost: $280.00 (Inc. GST) This camp will be held at Valentine Sports Park on the weekend prior to the tournament commencing. Players will travel to Coffs Harbour as a team by bus on the Sunday and will remain with FNSW thereafter for the duration of the tournament. SELECTION PROCESS Step 1: At the completion of State Titles for Girls in 2016, a squad of approximately 30 players will be identified. Step 2: These 30 players will be invited to the first selection camp in January 2017. Step 3: At the conclusion of any step in the selection/development phase, players may be released at any time. Step 4: Successful players will continue to attend a second selection camp in April 2017 where the final 20 will be selected. This group of 20 players will continue to train and develop with the squad.
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Step 5: The final 20 will attend the State Team Game Day in May 2017 where the final 16 players will be selected, along with 4 shadow players. Step 6: The Final 20 will attend a Talented Athlete Camp in June 2017. Step 7: It will be at the coaches discretion as to whether the shadow players attend the State Team Training Day. It will be compulsory for the final 16. Step 6: Only the 16 selected players will attend prep camp 2 and the National Youth Championships. In the event of injury, illness or unforeseen circumstances, a shadow player may be called into the team as a replacement. NOTIFICATION Following each phase of the selection and development process, players will be notified by email to advise of their position and whether they are required to attend the following phase. Details of the next phase of the process will be provided to successful players at the appropriate time. FEEDBACK All unsuccessful players released from the State Team selection process will be advised by FNSW via email. Feedback will be provided verbally by the Head Coach during all sessions and camps with specific technical and tactical feedback provided to all players. Should an unsuccessful player seek further feedback they may email [email protected].
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE TRAINING SCHEDULE AND DETAILS PROVIDED HEREIN ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. ANY CHANGES WILL BE NOTIFIED AT THE EARLIEST CONVENIENCE VIA EMAIL.
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SECTION 5: 2017 FNSW STATE TEAMS – METROPOLITAN GIRLS U14 & U15
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
MONTH Jan-17 Feb-17 Mar-17 Apr-17 May-17 Jun-17 Jul-17 Aug-17 Sep-17 Oct-17 WEEKEND (ending Sunday) 1 8 15 22 29 5 12 19 26 5 12 19 26 2 9 16 23 30 7 14 21 28 4 11 18 25 2 9 16 23 30 6 13 20 27 3 10 17 24 1 8 15 22 29 Metro Girls 2017 - U/14 & U/15 Trials Training Preparation Camp 7-9 Girls National Youth Championships 10-14 FNSW State Titles U/12, U/14 and U/16 25-29 PRE-COMPETITION TRIALS AND TRAINING April 2017 Activity: Trials Location: Valentine Sports Park, Glenwood July – Friday 7 to Sunday 9 2017 Activity: Preparation Camp Location: Valentine Sports Park, Glenwood July – Monday 10 to Friday 14 2017 Activity: FFA National Youth Championships Location: C.ex International Stadium, Coffs Harbour SELECTION PHASE Identified players from National Premier Leagues NSW Women’s 1 & 2 and State League competitions will be invited to attend a series of trials in April 2017. Following each trial, players may be released from the selection process. At the conclusion of the trial period, the final 16 players will be announced, along with 4 shadow players who may be called upon in the event of injury, illness or unforeseen circumstances. DEVELOPMENT PHASE The final 16 players selected, and the 4 shadow players, will be required to attend weekly sessions leading up to the tournament. Players will be advised upon selection of their weekly training schedule. PREPARATION PHASE Along with the weekly training sessions leading up to the National Championships, the final 16 players will attend a Preparation Camp in order to prepare the squad for the live-in environment at Nationals and to better prepare them for competition.
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Prep Camp Dates: July – Friday 7 to Sunday 9 2017 Location: Valentine Sports Park, Glenwood Cost: $280.00 (Inc. GST) This camp will be held at Valentine Sports Park on the weekend prior to the tournament commencing. Players will travel to Coffs Harbour as a team by bus on the Sunday and will remain with FNSW thereafter for the duration of the tournament. SELECTION PROCESS Step 1: A group of identified players will be invited to attend a trial process that will run 2 times per week over 3 weeks in April 2017. Step 2: Players may be released from trials at any stage during the selection period. Step 3: At the conclusion of the selection trials, the final 16 players will be selected, along with 4 shadow players who will continue to train and develop with the squad. In the event of injury, illness or unforeseen circumstances, a shadow player may be called into the team as a replacement. Step 5: Only the final 16 selected players will be required to attend the preparation camp and National Championships. Shadow players may be called upon only if needed due to injury, illness or unforeseen circumstances. NOTIFICATION Following each phase of the selection and development process, players will be notified by email to advise of their position and whether they are required to attend the following phase. Details of the next phase of the process will be provided to successful players at the appropriate time.
FEEDBACK All unsuccessful players released from the State Team selection process will be advised by FNSW via email. Feedback will be provided verbally by the Head Coach during all sessions and camps with specific technical and tactical feedback provided to all players. Should an unsuccessful player want additional feedback they may email [email protected].
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE TRAINING SCHEDULE AND DETAILS PROVIDED HEREIN ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. ANY CHANGES WILL BE NOTIFIED AT THE SOONEST CONVENIENCE VIA EMAIL.
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SECTION 6: 2017 FNSW STATE TEAMS – NTC GIRLS
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
MONTH Jan-17 Feb-17 Mar-17 Apr-17 May-17 Jun-17 Jul-17 Aug-17 WEEKEND (ending Sunday) 1 8 15 22 29 5 12 19 26 5 12 19 26 2 9 16 23 30 7 14 21 28 4 11 18 25 2 9 16 23 30 6 13 20 27 National Training Centre 2017 NTC Challenge Girls U/17 24-28 PRE-COMPETITION TRIALS AND TRAINING May/June 2017 Activity: Trials Location: Valentine Sports Park, Glenwood June – Monday 24 to Friday 28 2017 Activity: FFA NTC Challenge Location: AIS Canberra ACT SELECTION PHASE Any talent identified players from National Premier Leagues NSW Women’s 1 & 2 and State League competitions will be invited to attend a series of trials in May/June 2017. Following each trial, players may be released from the selection process. At the conclusion of the trial period, the final 18 players will be announced along with a selection of shadow players who may be called upon in the event of injury, illness or unforeseen circumstances. DEVELOPMENT/PREPARATION PHASE The final 18 players selected, and selected shadow players, will be required to attend weekly sessions leading up to the tournament. Players will be advised upon selection of their weekly training schedule. SELECTION PROCESS Step 1: A group of identified players will be invited to attend a trial process that will run during May/June 2017. Step 2: Players may be released from trials at any stage during the selection period. Step 3: At the conclusion of the selection trials, the final 18 players will be selected, along with a selection of shadow players who will continue to train and develop with the squad. In the event of injury, illness or unforeseen circumstances, a shadow player may be called into the team as a replacement. Step 4: The final squad of 18 players and shadow players will train on a weekly basis in preparation for the NTC Challenge. Step 5: Only the final 18 selected players will be required to attend the NTC Challenge in Canberra. Shadow players may be called upon only if needed due to injury, illness or unforeseen circumstances.
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NOTIFICATION Following each phase of the selection and development process, players will be notified by email to advise of their position and whether they are required to attend the following phase. Details for the next phase of the process will be provided to successful players at the appropriate time. FEEDBACK All unsuccessful players released from the State Team selection process will be advised by FNSW via email. Feedback will be provided verbally by the Head Coach during all sessions and camps with specific technical and tactical feedback provided to all players. Should an unsuccessful player want additional feedback they may email [email protected].
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE TRAINING SCHEDULE AND DETAILS PROVIDED HEREIN ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. ANY CHANGES WILL BE NOTIFIED AT THE SOONEST CONVENIENCE VIA EMAIL.
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SECTION 7: 2017 FNSW STATE TEAMS – RELATIONSHIP TO THE FFA INTEGRATED TALENTED PLAYER PATHWAY
DEVELOPMENT CHART – FEMALE FOOTBALL Following is the development chart demonstrating FNSW State Teams’ position underpinning FFA programs within the integrated talented player pathway for women and girls.
National Talent W-League/ National State Leagues Age Identification FNSW Teams & State Titles Opportunities Programs
Matildas Sydney FC or Open (FIFA World Cup Western Sydney NPLW 1st Grade & Olympic Games) Wanderers
Young Matildas (AFC Women's U20 Championships & U20 World Cup)
NPLW Reserve U19 Grade
U18
Mini Matildas (AFC Women's FNSW Institute U17 NTC Challenge NSW NPLW U17 Championships & NTC U17 World Cup)
FNSW Institute FNSW State Titles U16 U16 U16
FFA Nationals U15 FNSW Institute U15 (Country and NSW NPLW U15 U15 Metropolitan)
FNSW Institute FNSW State Titles U14 U14 U14
FFA Nationals U13 FNSW Institute U13 (Country and NSW NPLW U13 U13 Metropolitan)
FNSW State Titles U12 U12 The diagram above illustrates the Talented Player Pathway for any Supplementary young female player in NSW. The red doted highlighted area shows SAP U12 where the State Team Program sits in the Pathway
U11 This pathway ties in to the various National team programs with FNSW SAP U11 ultimate selection to the full Matildas.
FNSW SAP U10 U10 Supplementary SAP U10
U9 FNSW SAP U9
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SECTION 8: 2017 FNSW STATE TEAMS – RESOURCING
ORGANISATION CHART Following is the organisation chart supporting the FNSW State Teams.
FNSW Advanced Coach Education Manager
Girls U14 FNSW State Team Goal Keeper Country Coach Coaches
Girls U14 Metro FNSW Elite Program Co-ordinator
Coach
Girls U14 Country Coach
Girls U14 Metro
Coach
Girls NTC Coach
FNSW ADVANCED COACH EDUCATION MANAGER The FNSW Advanced Coach Education Manager will oversee the operations of FNSW State Teams and will work closely with the FNSW State Team Coaches and Elite Program Administrators to ensure that the appropriate learning environment is consistent with the National framework and desired outcomes. FNSW ADMINISTRATION FNSW will have one (1) full time staff member to manage the FNSW State Teams program. The position will provide all of the administrative support required by the teams, including but not limited to, advertising, registrations, communications, venue bookings and program/camp schedules. The FNSW Elite Program Administrator will be in attendance at camps where necessary and the relevant National Championships to provide organisational support to all FNSW State Teams staff and players.
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FNSW STATE TEAM COACHES The FNSW State Team Coaches will be arranged by FNSW. The FNSW State Team Coaches will report directly to the FNSW Elite Program Coordinator and FNSW Advanced Coach Education Manager and provide the best possible learning environment to the players in line with the FFA National Curriculum. The Goal Keeper Coaches will work with all selected coaches in the boys’ and girls’ teams. FNSW Metropolitan State and NTC Challenge teams will, in most cases, be coached by the FNSW Institute Coach that has led the respective age group team. This will ensure: A consistent training environment from FNSW Institute to State Teams. Appointment of the best identified coaches to guide the best identified players; and Maximised preparation time for FNSW players leading into the National Championships and NTC Challenge. AUXILIARY STAFF FNSW will appoint auxiliary staff to support the Head Coach and Goal Keeper Coach during the selection and preparation camps and the National Championships, including medical support (i.e. Certified Sports Trainers or Physiotherapists), Managers and Assistant Coaches.
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ANNEX 1: STATE TEAM PROGRAM CALENDAR
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ANNEX 2: FNSW STATE TEAM CULTURE
Developing a team culture is of high importance to FNSW to develop an environment within the program that not only develops a player’s footballing talent, but also enables leadership qualities, individual responsibility on a personal level and professionalism within an elite environment. Developing effective team culture is achieved by establishing leaders within the team. The goal and objective is to identify a leadership group for each team. Traditionally, football teams have one leader, a captain, appointed by the coach. Whilst recognising the importance a captain plays within a team, FNSW believes that establishing a group of leaders, rather than having just one individual leader, is far more effective. Reasons for this include; Increased leadership responsibilities amongst the team; Enabling the team to have more than one leader on the field at any one time; and The ability to challenge members of the team without excluding one member alone. In the FNSW State Teams Program, the Leadership Group is appointed by its peers through a voting system. In addition to identifying leaders, the process is important in developing and fostering players for future representative teams. ESTABLISHING THE LEADERSHIP GROUP Step 1: Players will complete a leadership nomination form. Players elect team mates on the basis of who they identify as a leader. The point system is a 3, 2, 1 based system. Step 2: A Leadership Group will be formed of between 3-4 players. One player from among that group will be appointed the Team Captain. Step 3: Tasks will be assigned to the Leadership Group with individual roles being assigned to each member of that group as well as to the Leadership Group as a whole. MENTORING THE LEADERSHIP GROUP The Head Coach and staff will mentor the Leadership Group throughout the training process and competition. The Head Coach will convene team meetings after some training/camps/competition. These meeting will be conducted with staff and players present.
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ANNEX 3: FNSW STATE TEAM AGREEMENT
TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR PARTICIPATION IN A FOOTBALL NSW STATE TEAM I/We, being the parent or legal guardian of the Player, agree to the terms and conditions for participation of my/our child or dependent in the FNSW State Teams set out below. For the avoidance of doubt, where those terms and conditions purport to impose an obligation on my/our child or dependent, we agree on his/her behalf to being bound by those terms and conditions and I/we agree to being similarly bound. 1. FOOTBALL NSW OBLIGATIONS FNSW agrees to: (a) provide experienced FNSW coaches. All coaches will follow a detailed program designed by FNSW and FFA; (b) provide suitable training facilities; (c) provide training equipment such as cones, bibs, balls, poles, shooting net and training aids, which are an essential part of the program; (d) supply personal equipment for members of the squad, which may include a jacket, playing strip, bag and shorts; (e) provide full support to all Players who are under its care in accordance with its policies which can be viewed on the FNSW website; (f) comply with policies and regulations applicable to working with children; and (g) act in a professional manner at all times. 2. SELECTION OF PLAYERS The Player acknowledges and agrees that FNSW (or its coaches) will make decisions in regards to the selection of players to participate in the FNSW State Teams. The Player acknowledges and agrees that any selection decision made by FNSW (or its coaches) is final and not subject to appeal or grievance. 3. PLAYER OBLIGATIONS The Player agrees to: (b) attend all training sessions as directed by the FNSW State Technical Director; Head Coach or appointed Assistant Coaches; (c) maintain all personal items (boots, ball, uniform etc.) in good condition; (d) behave in a responsible and dignified manner and wear the official squad uniform when representing FNSW and its sponsors; (e) let the coach know when he/she cannot attend training; (f) accept all disciplinary measures including suspension and/or termination of squad selection; (g) accept all selection decisions made by FNSW (or its coaches); (h) always listen to the coach and help whenever possible during training sessions; (i) always follow the rules for players; (j) never bully or make other people feel bad;
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(k) display and encourage good sportsmanship; (l) respect the decisions of match officials; (m) try his/her hardest at every training session/game; (n) tell the coach if injured at training or in a game; (o) exhibit exemplary behaviour at all times and leave all areas (including fields, benches, dressing rooms, hotels and buses) in the same condition when he/she arrived; (p) tell the Elite Program Administrator (prior to the Player’s arrival) if the Player needs to arrive or depart training or Camp outside the advised hours; (q) not leave Camp unless prior approval is granted by the relevant Team Manager and FNSW and the Player has provided the written consent of the Player’s parent/legal guardian; (r) dress appropriately at all times; (s) not have visitors in his/her room at any time; (t) not have other players in his/her room unless the players are sharing rooms; (u) advise the relevant Team Manager of any visitors , on arrival at Camp; (v) once selected as a player or shadow player of a State Team, notify FNSW within 24 hours of any injury or illness and: I. advise FNSW the nature of the injury or illness;. II. advise FNSW any medical attention being received; III. advise FNSW of the anticipated duration of non-availability; IV. provide FNSW with a Medical Certificate from the treating medical practitioner ; and V. following such notice, he/she will require a medical clearance from the treating medical practitioner clearing them to resume training/playing activities. 4. PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN OBLIGATIONS The parent/legal guardian agrees to: (a) review and discuss the obligations of the Player with his/her child under this Agreement; (b) support and encourage his/her child’s, their teammates’, and the coach’s efforts at all times; (c) respect opposition players, coaches, supporters and team officials at all times; (d) accept all selection decisions made by FNSW (or its coaches); (e) respect the decisions of the match officials at all times; (f) refrain from providing instructions to the players or team; (g) get his/her child to training sessions and games on time and ready to begin; (h) discuss any issues with his/her child privately and away from the game, teammates, coaches, the opposition and spectators; (i) inform coaches in advance of any training or games his/her child will miss or may arrive late to;
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(j) not make negative comments to parents, players, spectators, the media or on social media regarding State Team coaches, officials, administrators and/or FNSW programs and pathways; (k) avoid any confrontation with players, coaches, match officials, spectators or opposition parents and refrain from any unsporting and poor parenting behaviour including verbal or physical abuse of same at training, before, during, and after games; (l) attend all training sessions, as directed by the FNSW State Technical Director, Head Coach or appointed assistant coaches. Compulsory attendance of 90% of all training sessions must be maintained in order to maintain a position in the State Team; (m) ensure his/her child’s personal health habits are maintained to a standard conducive to sporting excellence; (n) encourage his/her child to maintain all personal items (boots, ball, uniform etc.) in good condition; (o) advise the Head Coach/Team Manager, in writing, of any period(s) which his/her child will be absent from regular squad training; (p) be bound by and comply with all relevant rules, regulations and policies issued by FNSW and FFA including, but not limited to, the FNSW Grievance & Disciplinary Regulations, the FFA Spectator Code of Behaviour and the FFA National Member Protection Policy. accessible on the FNSW and FFA websites or available on request; (q) in the case of wet weather or extreme heat, check the FNSW website or the nominated SMS number between the hours of 3-4pm on the day of training; (r) observe that there is to be no unauthorised use of FNSW State Team uniforms or kits; and (s) address any matters of concern in writing to the coach or FNSW State Technical Director. THE PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT HIS/HER FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE OBLIGATIONS SET OUT IN THIS PARAGRAPH 4 MAY RESULT IN HIS/HER CHILD/DEPENDENT BEING SUSPENDED (FOR A PERIOD OF TIME), NOT SELECTED OR REMOVED FROM A FNSW STATE TEAM.
5. PROHIBITED ITEMS Unless otherwise agreed with or determined by FNSW, the following items are prohibited: (a) use or possession of alcohol; (b) use or possession of tobacco products; (c) use or possession of illegal drugs; (d) fireworks; (e) weapons of any description; (f) mobile phones except during an allocated period determined by FNSW which shall be for no more than half an hour and only for the purpose of contacting the child’s parents/legal guardian; (g) wi-fi/wireless devices except during an allocated period determined by FNSW;
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(h) use or possession of prescription and/or non-prescription drugs/medication without written approval from the Player’s medical practitioner. Such drugs/medication are to be surrendered, on arrival, to the relevant Team Trainer and shall be provided to the Player in accordance with the written directions of the Player’s medical practitioner; and (i) personal music systems, iPod/MP3 etc. but for personal use only. 6. RISK (a) Football is at times a physical, contact sport. By registering his/her child/dependent, the parent/legal guardian agrees and acknowledges that his/her child/dependent is fit to participate in all activities for the FNSW State Teams. (b) As the parent/guardian of the child, the parent/legal guardian agrees that the programs, activities, games and training elements are hazardous by nature and he/she assumes all risks of injuries arising from participation. (c) The parent/legal guardian agrees to release, indemnify and hold harmless FNSW and its directors, employees and representatives from any claim, demand or action arising in connection with the child/dependent’s participation. 7. WARNING UNDER AUSTRALIAN CONSUMER LAW Under Australian consumer laws, several conditions are implied into contracts for the supply of certain goods and services. These conditions mean that FNSW is required to ensure that the recreational services it supplies to the participant are: (a) rendered with due care and skill; (b) as fit for the purpose for which they are commonly bought as it is reasonable to expect in the circumstances; and (c) reasonably fit for any particular purpose or might reasonably be expected to achieve any result you have made known to FNSW. 8. ACCIDENT SUPPORT PROGRAM FNSW sanctions all FNSW State Teams it administers and as such the parent/legal guardian acknowledges that FNSW Personal Injury Cover will apply to his/her child/dependent. Terms and conditions apply and parents/legal guardians should read the insurance policy, product disclosure statement and information located here. 9. PRIVACY Football NSW uses a Player’s personal information for its internal administration purposes only and the Player’s data is stored in accordance with FNSW’s Privacy Policy which can be located on Football NSW’s website or by clicking here.. 10. MARKETING The parent/legal guardian agrees to give FNSW or its representatives permission to take photographs of his/her child/dependent for promotional purposes and to print or upload on FNSW publications. Please inform FNSW should you wish your child/dependent to be excluded from photography. 11. LOST PROPERTY The parent/legal guardian agrees that FNSW is not responsible for the property of the child/dependent or the parent/legal guardian. Any property left unattended at the conclusion of a match or training session will be collected by FNSW and retained for a period of one (1) month after which FNSW will donate the property to charity if not collected.
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12. SAFETY The parent/legal guardian agrees that his/her child will participate or be involved in a FNSW State Team only in accordance with safety instructions, rules and suggestions presented by a representative of FNSW from time to time. A failure to follow such instructions may result in the Player's removal from a FNSW State Team. 13. MEDICAL The parent/legal guardian agrees and warrants that his/her child has no disability, impairment or condition which would prevent him/her from being involved or participating in a FNSW State Team or would be detrimental to his/her health, safety, comfort or physical condition. If a child has a disability, impairment or condition, then the parent/legal guardian must disclose this to FNSW immediately. 14. POLICIES AND REGULATIONS The parent/legal guardian agrees to be bound by and comply with all relevant rules, regulations and policies issued by FNSW and FFA including, but not limited to, the FNSW Grievance & Disciplinary Regulations, the FFA Spectator Code of Behaviour and the FFA National Member Protection Policy accessible on the FNSW and FFA websites or available on request. 15. DISCIPLINARY ACTION If a Player is caught in possession of any prohibited item under this Agreement or displays inappropriate behaviour, FNSW may investigate the matter and, in its absolute discretion, determine whether to suspend (for a period of time), not select or terminate the Player’s participation in the FNSW State Team. A decision made by FNSW is not subject to review or appeal. The parent/legal guardian acknowledges and agrees that his/her failure to comply this Agreement may result in his/her child/dependent being suspended (for a period of time), not selected or removed from a FNSW State Team. Such a sanction may be in addition to any sanction imposed on the parent/legal guardian. 16. REFUND OF REGISTRATION MONIES A Player may apply to FNSW for a refund of registration monies in the following circumstances: (a) where a Player gets injured and cannot participate any further in the FNSW State Team; (b) where a Player no longer wishes to participate in the FNSW State Team; and (c) cancellation or changes to the location or time of a camp. For the avoidance of doubt, a Player that has been disciplined by FNSW and has subsequently been removed from participation in FNSW State Team, is ineligible for a refund. A Player must make a written application to FNSW for a refund. A decision made by Football NSW is final and not subject to review.
Agreed and confirmed:
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