Coaches and Managers Manual 2010
Version 1 (Incorporating Key SDJFC Club Policies affecting Coaches and Managers)
Index Item Page 1 Welcome to Coaches and Managers from the SDJFC Committee ...... 5 2 SDJFC Committee Contact Details ...... 6 3 SDJFC Coach & Manager Contact Details ...... 7 4 2010 Calendar ...... 9 5 Club Song ...... 16 6 Game Day Procedures ...... 17 6.1 Introductions ...... 17 6.2 Ground Preparation...... 17 6.3 Coach Location on Game Day – JCC requirements ...... 18 6.4 Game Sheets & Envelopes ...... 18 6.5 Score Cards ...... 19 6.6 Additional Players/Fill Ins ...... 19 6.7 Qualifying Round Match and Match Points (Open Rules) ...... 20 6.8 Player Eligibility for Finals (Open Rules) Bylaw 27 ...... 20 6.9 Number of Players – Less than 18 Players ...... 21 6.10 Blood Rule ...... 21 6.11 Stretcher Use ...... 22 6.12 Unique Game Day Requirements (SDJFC) ...... 23 6.12.1 Derby Jumpers ...... 23 6.12.2 Percy Doyle Team Location & Siren – Modified Rules ...... 23 6.12.3 Stretchers (Robin, Seacrest & Melene) ...... 23 6.13 Game Day Check Lists ...... 24 6.14 Player Game Count Sheet...... 24 7 Team Officials ...... 25 7.1 Team Official Identification ...... 25 7.1.1 Coaches and Managers ...... 25 7.1.2 Runners, Water Carriers, Boundary Umpires, Goal Umpires, First Aid ...... 25 7.2 Coaches ...... 25 7.2.1 Coaches Agreement ...... 25 7.2.2 Coach Accreditation ...... 26 7.3 Manager ...... 26 7.3.1 Managers Agreement ...... 26 7.4 Runners ...... 27 7.5 Water Carriers ...... 27 7.6 Goal Umpire ...... 27 7.7 Boundary Umpire ...... 27
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7.8 Time Keeper ...... 29 8 Umpires & Umpiring ...... 30 8.1.1 Umpires – The basics ...... 30 8.1.2 Issues with Umpires (beyond team Manager Feedback)...... 31 8.1.3 The Umpire Armoury ...... 31 8.1.3.1 Penalties ...... 32 8.1.3.2 Yellow Card ...... 32 8.1.3.3 Red Card ...... 32 8.1.3.4 Prescribed Penalties...... 32 8.1.3.5 Team Officials – Free Kicks ...... 33 8.2 Reported Players/Team Officials and JCC Tribunals ...... 33 8.2.1 General ...... 33 8.2.2 Prescribed Penalties...... 33 8.2.3 Formal Reports ...... 33 8.2.4 Tribunal Hearings ...... 34 8.2.5 Additional Club Sanctions ...... 34 9 Umpire Payments ...... 35 10 Team Expenses ...... 35 11 Club Awards and Trophies ...... 36 11.1 Modified Rules ...... 36 11.2 Open Rules ...... 36 12 Club Property ...... 38 12.1 Club Equipment Coordinator ...... 38 12.1.1 Allocation of Equipment ...... 38 12.1.2 Return of Equipment ...... 38 12.1.3 Additional Equipment ...... 38 12.1.4 Club Jumpers ...... 39 12.1.5 Jumper Allocation ...... 39 12.1.6 Derby Games - Jumpers ...... 39 13 Important Club Policies ...... 39 13.1 Codes of Conduct Policies ...... 39 13.1.1 Coaches Code of Conduct ...... 39 13.1.2 Players Code of Conduct ...... 40 13.1.3 Parents Code of Conduct ...... 40 13.2 Coach Appointment Policy ...... 41 13.3 Team Membership Policy ...... 42 13.4 Team and Player Grading Policy ...... 42 13.5 Game Time Equity Policy ...... 42 13.5.1 Modified Rules ...... 42 13.5.2 Open Rules ...... 43 13.6 Position Rotation – Positional Equity ...... 43
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13.7 Player Numbers Policy ...... 44 13.8 Team Training Policies ...... 44 13.9 Prescribed Fines Policy ...... 45 13.10 Prescribed Fines for Club Game Officials (JCC Policy)...... 45 13.11 Disciplinary Policy ...... 47 13.12 Racial Vilification Policy ...... 47 13.13 Health & Safety Policy ...... 48 14 Emergency Procedures ...... 50 14.1 SDJFC Medical Emergency Action Plan ...... 50 14.2 AMBULANCE DIRECTIONS TO SDJFC GROUNDS ...... 51 14.3 Activating the Emergency Action Plan (WA Football Junior Club Rules extract) ...... 51 Appendices ...... 54 14.4 Appendix 1 – Coach and Managers Agreement ...... 55 14.5 Appendix 2 – Voting Card Open Rules ...... 56 14.6 Appendix 3 – Example Team Roster ...... 57 14.7 Appendix 4 – Runners Pre Game Check List ...... 57 14.8 Appendix 5 – Water Carriers Pre Game Check List ...... 59 14.9 Appendix 6 – Goal Umpires Pre Game Check List ...... 60 14.10 Appendix 7 – Boundary Umpire Pre Game Check List ...... 62 14.11 Appendix 8 – Participant/Player Medical Profile – Personal Record 63 14.12 Appendix 9 – Match Day Check List ...... 64 14.13 Appendix 10 – Example of Game Day Sheet ...... 65 14.14 Appendix 11 SDJFC Injury Register Season 2010 ...... 66
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1 Welcome to Coaches and Managers from the SDJFC Committee
Dear Coaches and Managers
Welcome to Season 2010 and thank you for taking on the job as either a Team Coach or Team Manager.
This Coach and Managers manual has been put together in an attempt to provide all SDJFC Coaches and Managers a resource to help and guide them throughout the season. The manual is to be read in Conjunction with the Rules of the Game (AFL) and the JCC By-Laws. Both can be found at the following web addresses. http://www.lionsdistrict.com.au/resources/cat_view/4-district/6-junior- competition-documents and www.aflua.com.au/.
SDJFC does have some unique policies and administrative requirements and as such it is important that all SDJFC Coaches and Managers review this manual and implement the various requirements. In this regard your Club Committee ask that all Coaches and Managers, as a component of accepting your respective roles, sign the Coaches and Mangers Agreement (Appendix 1) that requests that you acknowledge that you have received, read and agree to abide by the operating requirements of SDJFC.
Some of the requirements may appear onerous and or excessive particularly for Coaches and Managers that have recently progressed from Auskick or who are moving from Modified Rules to Open Rules. Sadly, many of the requirements stem from actual on and off field issues which on occasions have degenerated into very unfortunate and enormously time consuming issues. Many of the requirements in this manual, apart from mostly being competition rules that we must abide, are designed to protect you, your players, your supporters and your Club.
Your Club Committee has members with many years experience in administering and managing Junior Football. Please do not hesitate in calling on your Committee to assist you and your team have an enjoyable and safe Football Season.
Yours sincerely
President Sorrento Duncraig Junior Football Club Inc
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2 SDJFC Committee Contact Details Role Name Home Phone Current Executive President Nugget McDIARMID 9447 5985 Vice President Mark LAWLER 0400 747 673 Open Rules Co-ordinator Scott ZEHNDER 0448 870 563 Modified Rules Co-ordinator Mark LAWLER 0400 747 673 Auskick Co-ordinator Rhiannon McDONALD 92437285 Registrar Mairead Hodgson 0402 780 899 Treasurer June TURTLE 9447-1230 Club Secretary Chris FOLEY 9246 1283 League Delegate Nugget McDIARMID 9447 5985 Managers Co-ordinator Garry JACKSON 9448 9125 Photos & Trophies Canteen Lisa COCKIE 9447 9318 Property Co-ordinator Mark FOLEY 9448 5202 Risk Management & Safety Peter QUINLAN 0401 623 017 Social Co-ordinator Kevin GARNAUT 9447 2805 Sponsorship David CLARK 0408 956 159 Communication David CLARK 0408 956 159
General Committee Assistant Property Co- Peter CRUSE 9448 0460 ordinator Committee Mike Sweeny 9246 1465 Committee Paul Hodgson
Please restrict phone calls to before 8PM unless prior arrangements have been made
All correspondence should be addressed to: The Secretary Sorrento-Duncraig Junior Football Club PO Box 133 EAST DUNCRAIG WA 6023
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3 SDJFC Coach & Manager Contact Details
Position Team First Surname Email Home Mobile Coach 09 Hawks DARREN PAWSKI [email protected] 9203 8537 0432 325 280 Manager 09 Hawks MICHELLE BATEUP [email protected] 9447 1227 0430 465 657 Coach 09 Lions CORY LAKE [email protected] 9307 4919 0417 955 436 Manager 09 Lions VANESSA GILBERT [email protected] 9246 7789 0408 470 861 Coach 10 Dolphins DAN CAHILL [email protected] 9243 6676 0411 265 295 Manager 10 Dolphins AARON WOODALL [email protected] 9447 2937 0418 947 068 Coach 10 Hawks MICHAEL PANNELL [email protected] 9243 0205 0419 430 205 Manager 10 Hawks JENNY MCFARLANE [email protected] 9203 8471 0439 932 535 Coach 11 Dolphins GLEN MORTIMER [email protected] 9243 3385 0418 929 291 Manager 11 Dolphins MARK LAWLER [email protected] 9403 0093 0400 747 673
[email protected]; Coach 11 Hawks DAVID DUNHAM [email protected] 9203 5968 0417 181 456 Coach 11 Hawks TREVOR BEAZLEY [email protected] 9447 6560 0419 939820 Manager 11 Hawks KEVIN TERRY [email protected] 9448 1206 0418 956 478 Coach 11 Lions PAUL MERSON [email protected] 9447 1342 0429 101 099 Manager 11 Lions GRAEME HEARN [email protected] 9448 0203 0404 950 326 Coach 11 Sharks KEITH SHEPHERDSON [email protected] N/A 0410 482 170 Manager 11 Sharks SALLY WARNER [email protected] 9447 2626 0411 036 210
[email protected]; Coach 12 Dolphins RUSSELL CRIBB-HOLLY judyand [email protected] 9409 2552 0438 173 416 Manager 12 Dolphins PETER POOLEY [email protected] 9243 1968 0413 088 110 Coach 12 Hawks TONY LENZARINI [email protected] 9243 1469 0407771469 Manager 12 Hawks MARK KOCH [email protected] 9246 0700 0407 4285 28
[email protected]; Coach 12 Lions LUCIO BARONI [email protected] 9246 4731 0411 478 143 Manager 12 Lions LISA FERGUSON [email protected] N/A 0416 079 739 Coach 12 Sharks PAUL DEEGAN [email protected] 9246 0820 0433 843 448 Manager 12 Sharks PAUL COOK [email protected] 9243 4927 0411 606 888 Coach 13 Hawks DEAN CAMPBELL [email protected] 9246 3671 Manager 13 Hawks NOEL DAVIES [email protected] 9401 4416 0408 094 316 Coach 13 Dolphins BRUCE REED [email protected] 9246 3614 0416 247 069 Manager 13 Dolphins KATHY KICKETT [email protected] 9447 1860 0417 963 510 Coach 14 Hawks Manager 14 Hawks CARLOS NOTARPIETRO [email protected] 9448 1757 0401 901 685 Coach 14 Dolphins STEVEN HOOPER [email protected] 9246 9217 0438 959 217 Manager 14 Dolphins DARYL CARMODY [email protected] 0427 788 133 Coach 14 Lions ROCCO FERRERO [email protected] 0425 742 800 Manager 14 Lions ALAN McCOMBE [email protected] 9447 8059 0400 204 510 Coach 15 Hawks PETER DARROCH [email protected] 9246 5249 0433 450 673 Manager 15 Hawks BARRY PLUMMER [email protected] 9448 3134 0417 605 058 Coach 16 Hawks ALAN BISHOP [email protected] 9243 8288 0419 955 801
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Position Team First Surname Email Home Mobile Manager 16 Hawks KIM SCANTLEBURY [email protected] 9447 1540 0419 923 168 Coach 16 Dolphins BRAD ELSON [email protected] 9246 4676 0408 953 514 Manager 16 Dolphins LISA COCKIE [email protected] 9447 9318 Coach 17 Hawks NUGGET McDIARMID [email protected] 9447 5985 0417 192 173 Manager 17 Hawks JENNY JACKSON [email protected] 9448 9125 0439 934 677
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4 2010 Calendar
As at 15th April 2010 – NB Subject to Change
January Date Event Times Location Wed 6 Jan Subiaco JCC Meeting Thu 14 SDJFC Committee Meeting 7:30PM Percy Doyle Clubrooms Jan Jan 14-27 Prepare signs for registration (Secretary) day Jan 14-27 Letter to Council re approval (Secretary) for erecting signs for registration day Jan 14-27 Printing/copying of registration (Secretary) forms Wed 27 Enveloping/labelling - 7:30PM Percy Doyle Clubrooms Jan registration forms & Year Book mail-out
February Date Event Times Location Wed 3 Subiaco JCC Meeting Feb Mon 8 Feb Registration & Year Book mail- out complete & put out registration day signs Wed 10 SDJFC Committee Meeting 7:30PM Percy Doyle Clubrooms Feb Sun 21 Registration Day 11:00AM – Percy Doyle Clubrooms Feb 1:00PM Sun 28 Removal of registration day Feb signs
March Date Event Times Location Mon 1 Mar Public Holiday (Labour Day) Wed 3 Subiaco JCC District Meeting
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Mar Wed 10 SDJFC Committee Meeting 7:30PM Percy Doyle Clubrooms Mar Sat 13 Level 2 coaching accreditation TBA TBA Mar & Sun course 14 Mar Fri 19 Mar Preliminary fixtures available TBA TBA to clubs Sun 21 Allocation Day (Modified and 4:00PM – Percy Doyle Clubrooms Mar Open Rules) 5:30PM Fri Mar Team Nominations to JCC 26 Deadline Sun 28 Allocation day (AUSKICK) 1:00PM – Percy Doyle Clubrooms Mar 3:00PM Sun 28 AUSKICK Grid Game (AFL) 4.10 PM Subiaco Mar Mon 29 League Meeting for Modified & TBA TBA Mar Open Rules Coaches and Managers Sat 27 13s Kalgoorlie Game (Clontarf) 10:00AM Percy Doyle Mar
April Date Event Times Location Preliminary fixtures available to public (Modified/Open Rules) Wed 7 Subiaco JCC Meeting Apr Fri 2 Apr EASTER to Mon 19 + SCHOOL HOLIDAYS Apr Sun 11 Apr 12‟s Little League (WAFL) 1:00 PM Medibank Stadium Wed 14 SDJFC Committee Meeting 7:30PM Percy Doyle Clubrooms Apr Tue 20 SDJFC meeting for Coaches & 7.30PM Percy Doyle Clubrooms Apr Managers (AUSKICK) Wed 28 SDJFC meeting for Coaches & 7:30PM Percy Doyle Clubrooms Apr Managers (Open & Modified)
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May Date Event Times Location TBA Nominations due for combined TBA TBA trip Sat 1 May AUSKICK commences Sat 1 May 12‟s Little League (WAFL) 1:00 PM Medibank Stadium Sun 2 May Modified and Open Rules season commences – Round 1 Mon 3 May Level 2 coaching accreditation TBA TBA course (1) Wed 5 Subiaco JCC Meeting May Fri 7 May AUSKICK – Tackers twilight game Sat 8 May AUSKICK – Brumbys only Sat 8 May 12‟s Little League (WAFL) 1:00 PM East Fremantle Oval Sun 9 May Round 2 Wed 12 SDJFC Committee Meeting 7:30PM Percy Doyle Clubrooms May Fri 14 May AUSKICK - Brumbys twilight game Sat 15 AUSKICK – Tackers only May Sun 16 Round 3 May Mon 17 Level 2 coaching accreditation TBA TBA May course (3) Sat 22 Team Photos & AUSKICK 9.00 – 12.00 Percy Doyle Clubrooms May (TBA) Sun 23 Team Photos & Round 4 9.00 – 12.00 Percy Doyle Clubrooms May (TBA) Sat 29 AUSKICK May Sun 30 Round 5 May
June Date Event Times Location Wed 2 Jun Subiaco JCC Meeting
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Sat 5 Jun NO AUSKICK GAMES – Foundation Day Sun 6 Jun GENERAL BYE – Foundation Day Mon 7 Jun FOUNDATION DAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY Wed 9 Jun SDJFC Committee Meeting 7:30PM Percy Doyle Clubrooms Sat 12 Jun AUSKICK Gala Day 2.15 PM Medibank Stadium Sun 13 Round 6 Jun Sat 19 Jun AUSKICK Sun 20 Round 7 Jun Sat 26 AUSKICK Jun Sat 26 12‟s Little League (WAFL) 1:00 PM Medibank Stadium Jun Sat 26 Fundraising social event 7:30PM Padbury Community Hall Jun (Video Horse Racing) Sun 27 Round 8 Jun Wed 30 Coaches and Managers Meeting 7:30PM Percy Doyle Clubrooms Jun – guest speaker to be organised & Medical/First Aid Presentation
July Date Event Times Location Sat 3 Jul SCHOOL HOLIDAYS to Mon 19 Jul Sat 3 Jul AUSKICK Sun 4 Jul Round 9 (Naidoc/Dreaming) Wed 7 Jul Subiaco JCC Meeting TBA TBA Sat 10 Jul NO AUSKICK GAMES – School Holidays Sun 11 Jul GENERAL BYE – School Holidays Wed 14 SDJFC Committee Meeting 7:30PM Percy Doyle Clubrooms Jul Sat 17 Jul AUSKICK Sun 18 Jul Round 10 Sat 24 Jul AUSKICK Sun 25 Jul Round 11 Sat 31 Jul AUSKICK
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August Date Event Times Location Sat 1 Aug Round 12 Wed 4 Subiaco JCC Meeting TBA TBA Aug Sat 7 Aug AUSKICK Sun 8 Aug Round 13 Wed 11 SDJFC Committee Meeting 7:30PM Percy Doyle Clubrooms Aug Sat 14 AUSKICK Aug Sun 15 Round 14 Aug Sat 21 AUSKICK Last Round & trophy Aug presentation Sun 22 Round 15 – Last Round Aug Sun 22 MODIFIED RULES Trophy Aug Presentations (after games) Mon 23 Subiaco JCC Finals meeting TBA TBA Aug Thu 26 Appreciation Night 7:00PM Percy Doyle Clubrooms Aug Sat 28 AUSKICK Equipment Return 9:00AM – Percy Doyle Clubrooms Aug 10:30AM Sat 28 Equipment Return (Modified & 9:00AM – Percy Doyle Storeroom Aug Open Rules teams not in finals) 11:00AM Sun 29 Open Rules Semi Finals (Top 5) Aug
September Date Event Times Location Wed 1 Sep Subiaco JCC Meeting Sat 4 Sep WAFL Semi-Final Sun 5 Sep Preliminary finals (Top 5) Mon 6 sep Subiaco JCC Vote Count TBA TBA Tue 7 Sep 17s Dinner 7:00PM TBA Wed 8 13s & 14s Vote Count 6:30PM – Percy Doyle Clubrooms Sep 15s & 16s Vote Count 7.30PM
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7:30PM – 8:30PM Sat 11 Sep WAFL Preliminary Final Sun 12 GRAND FINAL WEEKEND (Top Sep 5) Claremont Ovals Wed 15 SDJFC Committee Meeting 7:30PM Percy Doyle Clubrooms Sep Sat 18 Equipment Return (Open Rules 9:00AM – Percy Doyle Clubrooms Sep teams in grand finals) 10:00AM Sun 19 WAFL Grand Final Sep Tue 21 DFDC Dinner TBA TBA Sep Sat 25 AFL Grand Final Sep Sat 25 SCHOOL HOLIDAYS Sep to Mon 11 Oct
October Date Event Times Location Wed 6 Subiaco JCC Meeting TBA TBA Oct Wed 13 SDJFC Committee Meeting 7:30PM Percy Doyle Clubrooms Oct
November Date Event Times Location Wed 3 Subiaco JCC Meeting TBA Nov Wed 10 SDJFC AGM 7:30PM Percy Doyle Clubrooms Nov Tue 16 League AGM 7:30PM Medibank Stadium Nov
December Date Event Times Location Wed 1 Dec Subiaco JCC Meeting TBA Wed 8 SDJFC Committee Meeting 7:30PM Percy Doyle Clubrooms
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Dec
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5 Club Song
Join in the chorus and sing it one and all Join in the chorus Sorrento's on the ball Good old Sorrento We're champions you'll agree Sorrento is the team that plays, To win for you and me.
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6 Game Day Procedures The following procedures are recommended procedures that SDJFC would like followed on each game day. Where these procedures are in conflict with the competition bylaws, the competition bylaws will prevail.
6.1 Introductions Team coaches and managers should introduce themselves to their counterpart in the opposition team before the game commences. In addition, the team managers should meet the umpire (s) before the game commences.
The above should be facilitated irrespective if the opposing team is from another Club or a team from within SDJFC.
Substantial experiences has demonstrated that if the coaches, managers and umpires have met prior to the game then if an issues arises during or post a game it is far better handled by people who have met in a calm and rationale environment beforehand.
6.2 Ground Preparation • Grounds are to be freshly marked, designation coaches areas and interchange area included. Spectator line to be marked a minimum of 2 meters from the boundary – for SDJFC this is organised by the Committee. • Host Clubs to provide all goal post padding for their ground – organised each week at Percy Doyle by the Committee. For all other SDJFC ovals following section. • Spectator lines to be observed by the Spectators. (Team Managers to enforce). • Spectators are not permitted directly behind the goals to or to stand behind and the goal umpire. • A reasonable clearance of at least 6 Meters from any Post is maintained by all spectators of the goal area. (Team Managers to enforce) • A check of the ground surface is to be conducted before the first match of the day and the appropriate JLT ground report form completed. If in the event that a Youth rules game is played following an AFL Auskick Rules game then another ground check should occur prior to that game commencing and be documented. All rubbish and debris on the oval must be removed prior to the game commencing.
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6.3 Coach Location on Game Day – JCC requirements Modified Rules – Y4s Coaches are allowed to coach from the filed and walk amongst their players. Hence there are no Runners permitted in the Y4‟s competition. The manager and any assistant coaches for both teams must remain on the same side of the oval.
Modified Rules Y5-s – 12‟s Where marked Coaches, assistant coaches, managers and runners are required to remain in Coaches boxes, where not marked both teams must be locate all of their game officials on the same side of the oval.
Open Rules Coaches, assistant coaches, managers and runners must remain in the Coaches box which should be market alongside the oval. Where a Coaches box has not been marked the home team should arrange for a Coaches box to be marked out with coaching cones. Water carriers must not enter the Coaches boxes.
6.4 Game Sheets & Envelopes The team manager is responsible for preparing and submitting 2 copies of their team sheet to the umpire prior to the commencement of the game. On home games the manager must also supply an official competition envelope to the umpire.
SDJFC will provide the team manager a supply of official team sheets and envelopes throughout the season. The team sheet lists the names of players registered to play for the team no other player is permitted to play for the team without the approval of the Club registrar except as highlighted in section 6.6. Playing an unregistered player will result in a financial penalty which the Club will expect the coach, manager or team to personally pay. The team sheet must contain the following information: The Club name and the age group of the team. Date and venue for the match. Surname and first name and jumper number of each player rep resenting that Club in the match. The name and Level of Accreditation of the coach. The name of the appointed team runner(s) if applicable. The names of the team water carrier (s). The name of the goal umpire The signature of the team manager or another authorised team official. The date of birth for each player. The match scores
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At the conclusion of the game the umpire shall complete match documents duly endorsed "all clear" (except where a report has occurred) and sign the sheet verifying the correctness.
1. The first copy of the “Team Sheet” is to be kept by the umpire who will lodge with the JCC.
2. The second copy of the team sheet is to be returned to the Percy Doyle Clubroom Match sheet mail box by the manager. For all home games the sheet shall be returned on the day of the game and for away games within a maximum of 1 week of the game. For away games if the team- sheet is not returned to Percy Doyle clubrooms on the day of the game, then the manager shall contact the club registrar by 6PM and notify of any omissions or additions to the player list. Youth teams (open competition) must also notify the registrar of the final score by 6PM on the day of the match.
See Appendix 10 for an example of a completed Game Day Sheet.
6.5 Score Cards Teams are to ensure that there are Score cards for their own goal umpire (both mods and opens home and away games) and 1 for time keeper (Home Team Open Rules ONLY). Goal umpires shall enter all goals and behinds and confer at the conclusion of each quarter and otherwise carryout their duties in accordance with the AFL laws of the game. Timekeeper shall enter all goals and behinds and confer at the conclusion of each quarter and otherwise carryout their duties in accordance with the AFL laws of the game. Should any discrepancy occur in the scores recorded by both goal umpires then the scores will be clarified with the umpires. The umpire shall after the conclusion of the match return the completed match documents duly endorsed "all clear" (except where a report has occurred) and signed by the field umpires verifying their correctness. These match documents must be returned to the JCC Registrar by the umpire using the JCC designated delivery process.
6.6 Additional Players/"Fill Ins" During the season, a team may require additional players due to sickness, injury or holidays. Players not registered and financial with SDJFC in the current season are NOT permitted to be used. Fill-ins from a lower age group may be used as long as this is done with due consideration with the competition by-laws.
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Fill-ins may only play up one age group from their nominal age group. If a player is already playing up in their normal club team; they are not permitted to play an additional year as a fill in for a higher age group. Before allowing a player from a lower age group to fill in, managers should verify their Date of Birth and their proper age group. If any doubt please refer to the Club registrar, or Mods/Open Coordinator before the player is included on the team sheet.
6.7 Qualifying Round Match and Match Points (Open Rules) In each qualifying round match, four premiership points shall be awarded to the winning team and two points shall be awarded to each team in a drawn match. If a winning team's margin exceeds 10 goals the team will only be credited with a maximum of 60 points (10 goals) winning margin. Where equality in total premiership points occurs at the conclusion of the qualifying round, the position of a team shall be decided on percentage calculated by a formula in which the total number of points scored by the team shall be multiplied by 100 and divided by the total number of points scored against the team. In the event that uneven matches are played, a match ratio shall apply to the premiership table.
6.8 Player Eligibility for Finals (Open Rules) Bylaw 27
To be eligible to take part in any final round match the player must have played a minimum of five (5) matches for that team in the qualifying rounds of that season.
For a player to be eligible to play finals IN A HIGHER AGE GROUP the player MUST have played a minimum of four (4) matches for that team in the qualifying rounds AFTER THE 30TH JUNE. Once a player plays 5 or more games for the season for a higher age group that player will be deemed to be a permanent player of the higher age group and WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE to play in the lower age group finals. Any player who plays four (4) MATCHES, in a team competing in a higher age group, AFTER THE 30th of JUNE shall be considered a permanent member of that team and will be ineligible to play in a team of a lower competition. WAFL Colts Players who have played at least half of the home and away season matches for a team with a junior club may participate in one (1) only junior club team for finals competition. If a club allows an unregistered or otherwise ineligible player to play in any team in a final round game the team WILL be disqualified and the game
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awarded to the opposing team. In the event both teams play an unregistered or otherwise ineligible player the JCC Executive may penalise both teams and award the fixture to the next placed participants.
Any club that breaches by-law 27.2 may be fined or penalised at the discretion of the JCC Executive.
Players who miss qualifying games through participation in any WAFL State program will be credited for each game missed. The grade of game allocated will be the grade where the player has played the majority of games in the current season.
6.9 Number of Players – Less than 18 Players In the youth competition a match shall be deemed to be forfeited if either team consists of less than (12) players. PROVIDED THAT an opposing team is willing to lend players to the other team, then the match will not be classified as a forfeit and all points and allocation of fairest and best votes will be classified official. In all games including finals for the 13,14,15 and 16 Competitions, If a side can only field between 12 and 18 players the opposition coach must offer surplus players to the lesser numbered team. This offer is to be accepted on the grounds of player welfare. Should the Lesser numbered team coach refuse the offer both teams must play with the same number of players on the field. The team that refuses the even up will be deemed as losing the game and any resulting points and percentages. Players must also be rotated so that no single person plays more than 1 quarter for the opposition team. The JCC Executive will also impose additional penalties to a losing team which declines the even up offer. Umpire(s) are to be informed and noted on team sheet.
6.10 Blood Rule In the event that an Umpire observes a player who is bleeding or has blood on any part of his person or uniform, the Umpire shall take action as follows: The field umpire shall direct such player to leave the field immediately a break in play arises (i.e. score, free kick, mark, field bounce, boundary throw in). When a boundary, goal or emergency umpire observes the need for this rule to be implemented, at the first possible break in play they will alert the field umpire. Only the field umpires can direct a player to leave the playing field, thereby ensuring the team is not disadvantaged by playing one team member short for any period of time.
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Any player directed to leave the field can seek medical attention at any point off the field, however his replacement must enter through the interchange area. Field Umpire in control of play shall give the replacement player reasonable time to take up his position prior to play recommencing. When the injured player wishes to resume playing, he must enter through the interchange area (i.e. his playing number may have changed). A player, who refuses to promptly obey a direction of an umpire given in accordance with this policy, shall be reported by the umpire for misconduct in that he refused to leave the field. A player shall immediately upon a direction by a field umpire, leave the playing arena, where such umpire is of the opinion that the player is bleeding or has blood on any part of his person or uniform. Upon being directed to leave the playing arena, a player shall not return to take any further part in any match until and unless: o the cause of any such bleeding has been abated ; o the injury is securely covered to the extent that no blood is visible; any bloodstained article of uniform has been removed and replaced; o Any blood on any part of a player's person has been thoroughly cleansed and removed.
6.11 Stretcher Use Only Runners, team medics or umpires may call for a stretcher. We would anticipate that in the case of an injured player that the team medical officer would be called by a runner, umpire, player or water carrier and then they would be the only person to call for the stretcher. At all stretcher calls the time on rules will be applied as per the by-laws and the Time keepers will be aware of the rules for Time outs. Once a stretcher is called (or a player is carried from the field) for by an authorized person the player may not return to the field for the reminder of the match and the fact that the stretcher was not or may not be used is irrelevant and the stretcher rules shall apply. o Players will not be manhandled from the field and must be able get off the field by themselves although person propping or assisting a player walking off is not considered to manhandling, o We refer to manhandling as people carrying players in a fireman's chair type manner and this would automatically be interpreted as a stretcher call and the rules shall apply. All time on situations will be reported by the Clubs to the JCC Executive.
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6.12 Unique Game Day Requirements (SDJFC)
6.12.1 Derby Jumpers Due to the number of SDJFC teams in both Modified Rules and Open Rules the Club has a number of “Derby Jumpers”. The designated “Away” team is required to wear the Derby Jumpers.
Derby jumpers are to be collected via the Club Property coordinator in the week prior to the Derby Game and must be returned prior to the Thursday following the game, cleaned and folded as they may be required the following week.
6.12.2 Percy Doyle Team Location & Siren – Modified Rules The home team is responsible for managing the siren.
On Percy Doyle Reserve, it is possible to play two Modified Games at the same time using a North and South oval configuration.
When this occurs, the SDJFC Home Team on the South oval is responsible for timekeeping and the siren for both games. The South oval home Team Manager should confirm this arrangement with the home team on the North oval and both sets of Umpires prior to the commencement of the games.
The managers of any Modified Team playing a dual game on Percy Doyle Reserve (i.e. two games being played in parallel in an East West direction must ensure that no spectators or supporters be located in the area between the two grounds. The Subiaco JCC has stated that for Risk and Safety issues this are must remain free of all spectators and Coaching staff.
6.12.3 Stretchers (Robin, Seacrest & Melene) The SDJFC Committee set up the Percy Doyle Oval on Sunday morning and will put the stretcher out in front of the Clubroom ready for use along with fitting the goal pads to the goal posts.
At Robin, Seacrest & Melene (SDJFC‟s secondary ovals) the stretcher is in the plumbing duct area or toilets and should placed out near the oval prior to the game commencing along with ensuring that the goal pads have been fitted to the goal posts.
It is critical that the stretcher is clearly available and the goal pads are fitted as SDJFC can be fined for not having the necessary safety equipment in place and available.
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6.13 Game Day Check Lists a. Pre Game – Every Game Check team pigeon holes for team information Prepare Team List – 2 copies to umpire Organise Goal Umpire (Open & Mods Rules) and Boundary Umpires (Open Rules only). Organise time keepers and water carriers b. Pre Game – HOME GAME Ensure goal post pads, stretcher and boundary markers where required, are in place. Unlock toilets (Melene, Seacrest, Robin) Ground/toilet inspection – complete Ground report if first game c. Post Game – Every Game Pay umpires and ensure they take score cards and one copy of Team Sheet Distribute handouts and advise important email information Update player game counts Lodge 1 copy of Team Sheet at Percy Doyle Distribute Player awards with Coach Advise Registrar of any additions or omissions to team sheet Youth competition advise registrar of final score d. Post Game – HOME Games Ensure goal post pads, stretcher and boundary markers where required, are locked away. Lock toilets (Melene, Seacrest, Robin) Make sure any change rooms used are clean.
6.14 Player Game Count Sheet The game count sheets will be provided for each team at the beginning of the season, reflecting the team composition at that time. The manager shall complete the player game count sheet each week and clearly mark a tick for a player who has played and a cross where a player does not play. At the end of the season the manager shall tally up the games played and record the subtotals in column provided. The Player Game Count sheet shall be returned no later than the equipment return day for that team.
The Player Game Count Sheet will indicate the starting game count for each player and is to be used by the manager to calculate when milestone certificates (50, 75, 100, 125 games) are due to be awarded. If a player commences after the game count sheet has been issued or fill-ins from another age group are used, the manager will need to manually add those players to the list. In the case of permanent players – the manager shall request a „starting‟ game count from the club Registrar for that player.
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7 Team Officials The following sections define who Team Officials are on a Match Day and some of their key requirements and responsibilities:
7.1 Team Official Identification
7.1.1 Coaches and Managers All SDJFC Coaches and Managers of Modified Rules must wear a SDJFC Club Shirt on all Game days so that they can be clearly identified. The Club will provide the shirts free of charge.
7.1.2 Runners, Water Carriers, Boundary Umpires, Goal Umpires, First Aid The By Laws require that all of these Game Day Officials must wear the Vest provided to each Team.
The JCC has requested that all Team officials including Runners, Water Carriers, Boundary Umpires, Goal Umpires and First Aid be a minimum age of 16 years.
7.2 Coaches The role of the team Coach should be well understood by all recipients of this manual. There are some unique and specific rules that Coaches must be aware including:
7.2.1 Coaches Agreement All SDJFC Coaches are required to sign a Coaching and Managers Agreement prior to the commencement of the season. Essentially the Coaching Agreement requires Coaches to: • Abide by the contents of requirements of the SDJFC Coaches Manual including all Club policies, Codes of Conduct and administrative requirements. • Undertake a Coaches Level 1 Accreditation where required and participate in coaching development programs offered by the Club throughout the year.
A copy of the Coaches & Managers Agreement is contained in Appendix 1.
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7.2.2 Coach Accreditation All SDJFC Coaches are required to have become accredited Coaches by Round 4. Coaching accreditation is facilitated by through the WAFL and attendance costs are covered by SDJFC. If accreditation is not achieved by this time, the SDJFC Executive reserves the right to appoint an accredited coach.
7.3 Manager Managers are required to undertake a number of tasks including:
7.3.1 Managers Agreement All SDJFC Managers are required to sign a Coaching and Managers Agreement prior to the commencement of the season. Essentially the Coaching Agreement requires Coaches to: • Abide by the contents of requirements of the SDJFC Coaches Manual including all Club policies, Codes of Conduct and administrative requirements.
Historically the Team Manager has been seen as the person who organises the Team Jumpers and half time oranges and largely just did whatever the Coach instructed. What has clearly evolved over the past 10 years is that the Team Manager has become a crucial part of the game day requirements and in some aspects has as an important role as the team Coach.
Some of the key tasks that Managers need to facilitate include:
General tasks • Ensure that all Team stakeholders understand and abide by their Code of Conduct obligations. • Allocate out the various team responsibilities for the season as per the recommended team roster – refer appendices • Ensure that all players and parents remain update on Club announcements, communications, and team activities. • Assist the Coach in ensuring that all Club policies are being applied. • Attend the scheduled Coaches and Managers meetings. • Facilitate the myriad of Team administrative issues.
Game Day Tasks • Ensure all of the Pre and Post game requirements are attended to. • Assist with the management of escalated issues. Including ensuring that our obligations for Yellow Carded and Red Card (Reported) players are adhered to. • Work with the Coach and ensure that all Team (Game Day) Officials understand and abide by their obligations
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• Where appropriate and following consultation with the Team Coach, approach the Umpire (s) during the quarter breaks and raise any Umpiring concerns ensuring that any discussion with the Umpire (s)is: o Is open and honest and intended as a support to the efforts of the Umpire (s) o Is positive and encouraging o Is not demanding, derogatory or condescending
7.4 Runners There are specific requirements for runners and these are detailed in the runners Pre Game Check List contained in the appendices of this manual. Before any person takes on the task of team runner the team manager must ensure that the runner is aware of these requirements and agrees to abide by these requirements along with the Clubs Code of Conduct and various policies.
7.5 Water Carriers There are specific requirements for water carriers and these are detailed in the Water Carriers Pre Game Check List contained in the appendices of this manual. Before any person takes on the task of team water carriers the team manager must ensure that the water carrier is aware of these requirements and agrees to abide by these requirements along with the Clubs Code of Conduct and policies.
7.6 Goal Umpire There are specific requirements for goal umpires and these are detailed in the Goal Umpires Pre Game Check List contained in the appendices of this manual. Before any person takes on the task of goal umpire the team manager must ensure that the goal umpire is aware of these requirements and agrees to abide by these requirements along with the Clubs Code of Conduct and policies.
7.7 Boundary Umpire
There are specific requirements for boundary umpires and these are detailed in the Boundary Umpires Pre Game Check List contained in the appendices of this manual. Before any person takes on the task of boundary umpire the team manager must ensure that the boundary umpire is aware of these requirements and agrees to abide by these requirements along with the Clubs Code of Conduct and policies.
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7.8 Time Keeper
The home team is required to supply a time keeper o In Open rules it is appropriate that the Away team also provide a secondary time keeper to sit with the Home team time keeper. The Home Team is to supply a Bell or Siren for the match Time Keepers must be aware of the times and when to sound the Bell or Siren Time Keepers are not to be interfered with during the Game and Breaks. Refer the special time keeper requirements for dual Modified Rules games at Percy Doyle Reserve
Open Rules (except 13s) Quarters 20 Minutes Breaks 1st up to 5 minutes 2nd up to 10 minutes 3rd up to 5 minutes Modified Rules (including 13s) Quarters 15 Minutes Breaks 1st up to 5 minutes 2nd up to 10 minutes 3rd up to 5 minutes
Pre Game – Start 1 minute before scheduled commencement Warning Start When signalled by Umpire End of Quarter/Game After required lapsed time (15 or 20 minutes) Pre Start Warning 1 minute before scheduled commencement after each break
Refer unique Game Day Requirements for dual Modified Games at Percy Doyle section 6.12.2
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8 Umpires & Umpiring Remember in Junior Football we are playing games of Football for our children‟s enjoyment. Umpires and umpiring decisions need to be kept in context.
Most of our umpires will be under 21 years of age with the majority being under 18 years of age. Many will be siblings of our Club members. Same may even be your own children.
Finally everybody associated with a SDJFC team must be made aware of their Code of Conduct obligations in relation to Umpires. Game day Officials are further reminded that they may cause a penalty to be awarded against their team, may be reported and or may be personally fined for certain forms of adverse conduct against Umpires.
8.1.1 Umpires – The basics The Team Manager should introduce himself to the allocated Umpire prior to the game commencing. The only person who can speak to the Umpire is the Team Manager. If there are any concerns about the game, the umpiring decisions or any related issues the Team Manager should discuss these with the Umpire at the quarter time breaks. When speaking with the Umpire the Team Manager should: o Be encouraging o Not demanding or condescending o Seek clarification or rule interpretation and not argue or aggressively state requirements or positions o Provide examples in an open and fair manner. o Where appropriate involve the Manager from the opposing team The Manager should ensure that no Game Day official make any comment to any Umpire. Where this occurs the Team Manager should advise the Game Day official that they are breaching o Club Policies o Code of Conduct obligations o By Law obligations o Could be fined personally for their actions. The Manager should ensure that no parent or supporter make any comment to any Umpire. Where this occurs the Team Manager should advise the Parent or Supporter that: o They are breaching Club Policies o They are breaching Code of Conduct obligations
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o That the player they are supporting can be removed from the Ground by the Coach and Manager if they do not cease making inappropriate comments and or observations. o That the player they are supporting can be suspended by the Club.
8.1.2 Issues with Umpires (beyond team Manager Feedback) Where a team has an issue with an Umpire that is of such a significant issue then they concern, once endorsed by both the Team Coach and Team manager should be communicated in writing to the Vice President (Modified Rules or Open Rules) ideally by phone and then by follow up email prior to 8.00 pm on the Sunday of the game. Communicating a concern about an Umpire beyond this time will substantially reduce the impact of the feedback.
The Club will then raise the issue with the JCC Competition Director and or the JCC Umpire Coordinator so that the issue can be raised with the individual Umpire in a manner which will encourage learning.
Remember: The majority of umpires are children themselves and take on the unenviable task of umpiring for minimal reward. There is an annual shortage of umpires and we all have a responsibility to nurture and encourage these umpires to remain in their critical roles.
Under no circumstances should any of the following tactics be employed:
Team Officials (any or all of them) and or player‟s abuse, ridicule, intimidate, threaten, question or provide any comment or gesture toward the umpire. (Excludes Team Managers speaking to Umpires in a positive and open manner at ¼ breaks). Coach or Manager entering the playing area during the game. Coach or Manager electing to abandoned the game (can only be done by Umpire or JCC Official) Team Official elects to write any comments or description on the Umpire or Umpiring on the Team sheet, Score card or associated envelope.
Some of the above almost seem ludicrous, however in the 3 years to 2010, all of the above actions have occurred within the Subiaco Junior Football District competition.
8.1.3 The Umpire Armoury Umpires have a range of tools at their disposal to assist in managing inappropriate conduct by players and match day officials.
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8.1.3.1 Penalties Umpires have the ability to award penalties against a player for various indiscretions. These penalties can also be applied against a team for inappropriate comments by any Game Day Official or Anybody in the Coach‟s Box (Open Rules)
8.1.3.2 Yellow Card An Umpire can issue a Player with a Yellow Card. This requires the player to leave the Oval immediately through the interchange (where appropriate under the escort of the Team runner, where applicable). The player can be replaced immediately but must not re-enter the game of play for 15 minutes playing time.
Any player who is issued with two yellow cards within a game is deemed to have been issued with a Red Card.
8.1.3.3 Red Card An Umpire can issue a Player or Game Day Official with a Red Card. This requires the player to leave the Oval immediately through the interchange where appropriate under the escort of the Team runner (where applicable).
If a Player or game day Official is Red Carded, they are immediately to leave the playing area, go to the change rooms and get changed and return to be seated with the parent group of that team. The Red Carded offender may not return to the playing arena at any time again during the game or after the final siren. If the offender does return at any time they will be reported again by the officials at the game and face disciplinary action from the JCC and will also face further discipline from the SDJFC Executive.
The player cannot be replaced with another player for 15 minutes and must remove his Club jumper immediately on leaving the ground. He will not be permitted to take any further part in the game and will generally be reported for his actions which resulted in a Red Card being issued.
The players are not permitted to approach the bench of the opposing team or any part of the playing arena.
8.1.3.4 Prescribed Penalties For various offences there are predetermined Prescribed Penalties which are issued by the JCC. Players can be offered a Prescribed Penalty either after the game or generally in Sunday night. If the
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player accepts the Prescribed Penalty there will generally be no requirement to attend the JCC Tribunal.
Where a player is offered a Prescribed Penalty and elects to challenge the charge, they will be required to attend the JCC Tribunal, however a penalty greater than the Prescribed Penalty will be applied where the Tribunal upholds the report.
8.1.3.5 Team Officials – Free Kicks Umpires may award a free kick to the opposition team should a team appointed official speak to the umpire whilst off the field of play during play or for other non-permitted actions.
Any person in the Coach‟s box will be assumed to be an appointed Team Official.
8.2 Reported Players/Team Officials and JCC Tribunals
8.2.1 General As a general rule any player who reserves two yellow cards or a red card will be reported. Team Officials who breach JCC by laws can also be reported.
8.2.2 Prescribed Penalties The JCC has agreed on a range of Prescribed Penalties which may be offered to a reported player following the game or later on a Sunday night if the player pleads guilty of the offence they are charged. Accepting a Prescribed Penalty negates the need for the Payer and Club to attend the JCC Tribunal which is conducted on Tuesday evenings. Where a player rejects an offer of a prescribed penalty and is subsequently found guilty, the JCC Tribunal will generally apply a penalty greater than the Prescribed Penalty previously offered.
8.2.3 Formal Reports Where a Player is reported SDJFC will be formally notified on Sunday evening. The Club will then contact the Team Coach who will have primary responsibility for liaising with the player and his family where appropriate.
If a player has not been offered a Prescribed Penalty this will also usually be resolved on the Sunday night.
All discussions with the Chairman or Secretary of the JCC Tribunal are conducted through the Club President.
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8.2.4 Tribunal Hearings As indicated where a reported player does not accept a Prescribed Penalty he will be required to attend the JCC Tribunal on a Thursday night. Within the Subiaco District this is generally held at Kingsley Football Club. The Club will confirm details of times and locations.
The District By-Laws provide an excellent summary of the Tribunal requirements and processes. These should be reviewed in full before attending a Tribunal hearing.
SDJFC will provide guidance and support to any player who is reported and will generally provide a Committee person to attend any Tribunal hearings.
8.2.5 Additional Club Sanctions Separate from any penalty imposed on a player, member or Team Official , the SDJFC Club Executive have the power to impose additional penalties including suspension and or expulsion on a player, member or Team Official where it believes such penalty is warranted.
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9 Umpire Payments The following table sets out the total payment which is to be paid to Umpire(s) following the game. Each Team is required to make 50% of the payment.
At the commencement of the Season the Club Treasurer will provide Managers a cheque for the estimated total Umpiring fees for the entire Year. Unused amounts should be returned to the Club.
The level of Umpire will be clearly shown by a Badge on the Umpires shirt. When no Level of Accreditation is shown on the Umpires shirt the Manager must assume a Level 0 Umpire.
2010 Umpire Charges
Age Group One Umpire Two Umpires Non Accredited Accredited Non Accredited (ea) Accredited (ea) 9 $26 $30 10 $26 $30 11 $28 $34 12 $28 $34 13 $40 $55 $30 $45 14 $50 $65 $35 $45 15 $60 $80 $40 $50 16 $70 $90 $45 $60 17 $80 $100 $50 $65
10 Team Expenses A fee reconciliation sheet is to be filled out each week by the Manager and handed in at end of season for record keeping purposes. Reconciliation sheet is available for download from the Coaches and Managers resource section of the Club‟s website.
At the commencement of each Year the Club Treasurer will provide each Team Manager with a cheque representing the estimated costs of Umpiring fees for the entire season. The team Manager is responsible for paying the Umpires each week.
The Team Manager should ensure that any unused portion of the provided Umpire fees is returned to Club at the end of the season. Addition funds
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for Umpire fees can be obtained form the Club Treasurer. This will generally be required for all Open teams participating in the final rounds.
Umpire fees are generally the only expense that the Club will reimburse. SDJFC will not reimburse any team for the following items:
Ice packs – parents should bring a block of ice each week. Medial kit replenishments – this are obtainable from the Club property Coordinator. Strapping. Any player requiring strapping is required to supply there own strapping tape. Photocopying – It is expected that the team will carry there own expense.
Any expense that a Team would like to be reimbursed should be approved by the Club Treasurer prior to the expense being incurred.
11 Club Awards and Trophies
11.1 Modified Rules Every Player in Modified Rules will be provided with a Trophy at the end of the season. There is no fairest and best the emphasis is on getting everybody to participate.
There are some memorial trophies for the Modified Rules 11‟s Team however this is largely based on team contribution rather than skills.
11.2 Open Rules Open Rules Players are eligible for District Fairest and Best Awards. This is run by the JCC based on votes submitted each week by Umpires.
Open Rules Players are also eligible for Club Awards including Fairest and Best Awards. Generally speaking each team is allocated up to 5 awards (trophies) each year including the Fairest and Best Award and Runner-Up Fairest and Best Award. It is suggested that the categories of these awards are determined before the start of the season and communicated to both the players and parents.
Sorrento Duncraig Junior Football Club Fairest & best Voting Card
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Team:______
Date ______Round ______
Versus ______
6 Votes ______5 Votes ______
4 Votes ______
3 Votes ______2 Votes ______1 Votes ______
Compiled by ______
Instructions Fairest and Best Awards are based on a standard Open Rules voting system All teams in all open rules age groups are to use this system. A six vote system is to be used (6 - best, S, 4, 3, 2, 1). Votes will be allocated by the Coach/Manager and two parents using the above vote card The parents will be rostered this task on a rotational basis. Votes are totalled after each game - based on the totals a final vote of 6, 5, 4, 3, and 2. 1 is recorded. Where two or more players receive the same to tally, the Team Manager will arbitrate to split the votes. On Vote Count night voting for games will be pre-counted for the first 10 games with the balance being called out and tallied on the night. This process will standardise voting across the Club and assist in a more streamlined and participative end of season Vote Count Night. Apart from Fairest and Best and Runner Up the Coach has discretion on the awarding 3 additional trophies which are awarded on Vote Count Night. The appendix provides additional copies
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12 Club Property
12.1 Club Equipment Coordinator Within the SDJFC Committee and individual Committee Person is allocated to the role of Property Coordinator. This person‟s primary responsibilities include: Oversee all the property needs of the Club. Make required purchases and ensure equipment is stored safely. Maintain register of all Club equipment. Stock take of all equipment at end of season. Determine what equipment is required for the following season. Distribute equipment to all senior coaches and team managers. Maintain register of all equipment distributed. Organise alternative jumpers for games with teams where colours and designs clash. Facilitate the line marking on all Club home ovals.
12.1.1 Allocation of Equipment At the commencement of each season each Coach/Manager is allocated sufficient equipment for their team for the entire season. Each Coach Manager should carefully check the items received against the check list provided as it is expected that all of the equipment is returned at the end of the season.
SDJFC Club equipment is extremely expensive (on average each team is allocated with between $2,000 and $3, 000 worth or equipment) and requires the bulk of the Club financial resources to acquire and maintain. Coaches and Managers are requested to ensure that due care is provided for all Club equipment.
12.1.2 Return of Equipment At the end of each season an Equipment return day is nominated. All teams are respected to return all of the equipment at this nominated time. Equipment should be returned cleaned to a standard that it can be stored for the following 6 months until the next season. Any equipment missing should be called out to the Property Coordinator on return.
12.1.3 Additional Equipment If teams require additional equipment such as bump bags they can be obtained from the Property Coordinator.
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12.1.4 Club Jumpers Club Jumpers are extremely expensive and need careful attention.
Team Managers should ensure that an individual parent is allocated the task of washing the team jumpers from week to week. Jumpers must be washed in cold water.
12.1.5 Jumper Allocation All teams need to ensure that Club jumpers are allocated prior to each game and collected prior to players going home. The Jumpers should be washed by a single parent (in cold water) each week. Players must not be allocated Jumpers at the commencement of the season with the expectation that they will be returned at the end of the season.
12.1.6 Derby Games - Jumpers On several occasions during the year SDJFC teams will play against each other. When this occurs the team nominated as the away team will be required to wear non SDJFC Club Jumpers. In this regard the Club has several sets of Jumpers specifically for Derby Games.
The Coach/Manager of the Away Team in Derby Competition should contact the Property Coordinator prior to the Derby Game and arrange the collection of the Derby Jumpers. The Jumpers must be washed and returned to the Property Coordinator prior to Thursday of the following weeks as it is likely that they will be required by another team.
13 Important Club Policies
13.1 Codes of Conduct Policies
13.1.1 Coaches Code of Conduct Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all individuals within the context of my involvement in. Australian Rules football, including refraining from any discriminatory practices on the basis of race, religion, ethnic background or social ability/disability. Be reasonable in the demands I make on players time, having due consideration for their health and well being. Refrain from any form of personal abuse or unnecessary physical contact with the players in my care.
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Show due consideration for varying level of maturity and ability levels of players when designing activities and games. Recognize the significance of injury and sickness and follow Doctors advice concerning the return of all injured players. At all times teach and display appropriate sporting behaviour, ensuring players understand and practice fair play. Keep informed of sound coaching principles and the principles of growth and development of children. Display and foster respect for umpires, coaches, administrators, other officials, parents and spectators. Ensure that players are involved in a positive environment where skill learning and development are priorities and not overshadowed by the desire to win. Reject the use of performance enhancing drugs and abide by guidelines set forth in the AFL Drug Policy. Avoid over playing talented players. All players need and deserve equal playing time.
13.1.2 Players Code of Conduct Play by the rules. Never argue with an official. If you disagree, discuss the matter with your coach after the game. Control your temper. Verbal abuse of officials or other players, or provoking and opponent is not acceptable. Work equally hard for yourself and your team. Your team performance will benefit so will you. Treat all team members as you would like to be treated. Do not interfere with, bully or take unfair advantage of another player. Be a good sport. Applaud all good plays whether they be by your team, opponent or the other team. Cooperate with your coach, team mates and opponents. Without them there would be no competition. Play for the “fun of it” and not just to please parents and coaches. Avoid using derogatory language. Be prepared to take responsibility for your actions.
13.1.3 Parents Code of Conduct • Encourage children to participate if they are interested. • Encourage children to always participate according to the rules. • Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake or losing a game. • Remember that children learn best from example. Applaud good plays by all teams.
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• If you disagree with an official, raise the issue through the appropriate channels rather than questioning the officials judgment and honesty in pubic. • Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities. • Recognise the value and importance volunteer coaches. • Remember that children play organised, sports for fun. They are not playing for the entertainment of spectators only, nor are they miniature professionals. • Condemn the use of violence in any form, be it by spectators, coaches, officials players. • Encourage players to follow the rules and the umpire's decisions. • Demonstrate appropriate social behaviour by not using foul language, harassing players coaches or umpires.
13.2 Coach Appointment Policy The following applies to all Coaching appointments.
The Coach for each Modified and Open Rules team will be determined by the Football Operations Committee of SDJFC based on nominations received. The appointments will generally be made post Registration day each year. The appointments will be for one year only. Should there be more than one nomination received on or before Registration day, each nominated coach will be interviewed by a representative of the SDJFC Football Operations Committee. The Club objective is that no Coach should coach an individual team for more than three consecutive years. The objective being: o Players should have the opportunity to be coached and mentored by more than one Football Coach during the formative years of their lives. o If a player is only coached by one individual they may be disadvantaged or may not recognize the value of their coach. o The three year requirement only applies to consecutive years in Modified and Open Rules football. o The Football Operations Committee can waive the policy where it considered appropriate. o The three consecutive years does not apply where 2 teams merge and the combined team is made of at least 40% who were not previously coached by the continuing coach.
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13.3 Team Membership Policy The composition of all Modified and Open Teams is determined ultimately by the Football Operations Committee of the Club. Players are not recruited or registered to a team and coaches and parents should not infer such arrangements before being confirmed by the Football Operations Committee. As a general rule the following criteria will be applied: Stemming from Auskick team allocation policies, the Club will attempt to allocate players by School Groups. Modified and Open Teams will primarily be based on the player prior year Teams, which in the main should follow school groups and where applicable friends. Where new players join the Club they will be allocated to teams based on: o Team numbers requirements o School Groups o Extenuating circumstances Where a team folds the players will generally be allocated to continuing teams by School Groups although some flexibility will be required to ensure equity in team numbers. Unless there are extenuating circumstances the Club will not facilitate transfers of players between Club teams. When setting teams the Football Operations Committee may also consider other relevant circumstances including, but not limited to; if the registrations were received by due date, length of continuous membership and voluntary club roles performed by the parents/players.
13.4 Team and Player Grading Policy The Club will not facilitate any grading of individual players between Teams such that the Club will have a highly skilled team and a developing team. By Laws prevent any form of player grading and require Clubs to field similarly skilled teams.
The District Junior Competition Committee (JCC) where required will grade Teams between an upper and lower Division within an age Group based on Club recommendations and prior year results. The Club may or may not provide input into this process.
13.5 Game Time Equity Policy
13.5.1 Modified Rules The objective of Modified Rules Football is to develop all players equally, ensuring that that all players have the opportunity to develop their football
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skills. As a consequence there is no performance ladder and game results are not published. Winning the game is not a primary objective.
Within SDJFC all modified rules players are to be given equal playing time throughout the year.
13.5.2 Open Rules Subiaco District Junior Football Competition JCC By-Lays requires that all players play on average a minimum of 2 quarters of football per game. SDJFC Club Policy is to extend this requirement such that all payers receive on average a minimum of three quarters of play per game. Where team numbers exceed 25 players, the Club Football Operations Committee may provide some latitude to the team coaching staff.
Our Club goal is to provide equity to all team members, irrespective of individual skills on the prospects of team results. Remember this is junior football!
Where the policy has not been adhered to, Coaches and Managers have been requested to clock all individual team member bench time to ensure that the minimum times have been adhered to. Coaches can be asked to step down if the policy is not applied.
The above requirements may be varied where:
• The player has been sent from the field by an Umpire • The player has been ill or injured • At the discretion of the Club‟s Football Operations Committee • For Disciplinary reasons which are being managed in accordance with the Club Discipline Policy
13.6 Position Rotation – Positional Equity Similar to the Game Time Equity policy the Position Rotation policy requires that Coaches provide all team members with the opportunity to participate in all of the positions within a field. SDJFC acknowledges that this is a very difficult policy to apply in a competitive sporting environment but encourages all Coaches to attempt at every opportunity. While no prescriptive measures are provided, SDJFC hopes that Coaches and Managers will engage in the spirit of the policy. . Coaches can be asked to step down if the policy is not applied.
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13.7 Player Numbers Policy The preferred number of players for Open Rules is twenty five or less while for Modified Rules it is 20 players or less. The League recommends that teams have no more than twenty five players. This is the maximum number allowed to be listed on the weekly team list.
In the past this club has fielded teams with more than twenty five players as have all other clubs. The Club‟s view on this matter is that in normal circumstances team numbers would be within the thresholds however, there will be circumstances where numbers will exceed this ceiling. Often this will be when teams have merged as has occurred on a regular basis over the past 10 years.
Where a Team has more than the threshold the Coach and Manager may choose to develop a system of formally rostering players off in any given week so at to manage the excess number of players. Any rostering system must take into consideration Club policies on Game Time and Position equity
It must also be noted that should an Open team participate in finals; some players will not be selected due to the limit of twenty five. A difficult decision rests with the coaching staff as to who will miss out. This decision will be based on player‟s recent performance, team balance, attitude at training and during the game and other relevant factors.
Any player who joins a team after team numbers have been finalized by the Club and where numbers have already reached 25, the new player will generally not be offered a position in teams playing in the finals where a strict limit of 25 applies.
13.8 Team Training Policies There should normally be one training session per week for teams in the modified rules age group and two training sessions for teams in Open rules.
Coaches will structure training to accommodate the varying development and fitness levels of all players, recognising that dependant on their stage of development and fitness some are more capable than others. Coaches will therefore expect players to train to the best of their ability. Clearly this will vary from player to player.
Players are required to attend training this is a vital component of the skills development and team building process. The club and coaches are mindful that players sometimes have other commitments which may from time to time prevent them attending training. This may be school related, in which case this
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is normally accepted as a valid reason. However, there are instances where players have a commitment to more than one sport which can lead to a clash of training/playing commitments. In these cases an arrangement will need to be reached between the coach and player concerning any on-going absence.
Dual or multiple sporting commitments that impact on training attendance is to be managed at the coach's discretion. This may vary from team to team but should be applied consistently within a team.
The choice of training venue is based on the oldest team having first pick and then next oldest, etc, i.e. 17‟s will have first pick of venues, days and times. When there is more than one team in a grade, then Managers to agree on venues, dates and times.
13.9 Prescribed Fines Policy The JCC which SDJFC subscribes has the ability to fine individual members, Coaches, Managers, Team Officials, and spectators associated with a Club. The actual fine will be levied on the Club.
SDJFC Policy is that any fined levied on any member, Coach, Manager, Parent or any person associate with a member player, the fine must be paid by the person incurring the fine within 2 weeks of the fine being levied.
Where the fine remains unpaid after 2 weeks, the member associated with the person receiving the fine will be suspended from participating in any further games on behalf of the Club until such time as the fine is paid in full.
13.10 Prescribed Fines for Club Game Officials (JCC Policy) The Executive of the Subiaco Junior Football Competition have revised the prescribed fines, for game officials who officiate in the competition, to take effect in the 2006 season.
The game officials consist of Coach, Assistant Coach, Manager, Timekeeper, Runners, Goal Umpires, Boundary Umpires, Medical Officers and Water Carriers.
Game officials who are reported will be summonsed to appear before the Tribunal and if found guilty by the Tribunal a fine will be imposed on the respective Club by the Subiaco Junior Football Competition.
The prescribed fines are:- 1st Offence $100 2nd Offence $250
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3rd & Subsequent Offences $500
The prescribed fines relate to individual people and are accumulative over a 2 year period. Thus when applying the prescribed fine, any guilty verdicts by the Tribunal in the previous year will be taken into account.
In the event of the Tribunal imposing a higher fine, the higher fine will be used in place of the prescribed fine referred to above.
Where the Tribunal imposes a penalty of a non financial aspect (such as a suspension or appearance at the umpires training) on an individual person this will be in addition to the financial fine.
The Club, is deemed to have appointed the game official to officiate on their behalf and as such will be held responsible for the payment of the fines imposed.
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13.11 Disciplinary Policy Coaches, Managers and all SDJFC stakeholders appreciate that players and their families become involved in community football generally for recreation fun and enjoyment. Participation in junior sport must be maintained within this context.
Notwithstanding the above, players need to abide by the Players Code of Conduct and also need to respect team requirements so that the collective objectives of the team can be achieved. SDJFC acknowledges that the team objectives will vary from team to team and between age groups.
Where appropriate Coaches and Managers should ensure that their expectations and disciplinary requirements on players (and their families) is clearly articulated to all. These requirements should be:
Reasonable and appropriate to the age group and objectives of SDJFC and the team. Should be fair and equitable and apply to all team members consistently. Should be attainable by all team members. Should be consistent with the JCC obligations and SDJFC policies. Consequences of breaching team disciplinary polices should be understood by all players and should be consistently applied.
In the event that a Team Coach, Manager or player wants to escalate concerns in relation to Disciplinary policies the issue will firstly be considered by the SDJFC Football Operations Committee and then if required the full Club Executive Committee.
13.12 Racial Vilification Policy SDJFC does not condone racial vilification in any form and will take strong action against any player, member, team official, parent or supporter who is found to have racially vilified any stakeholder associated with an SDJFC football game.
The JCC By Laws set out extensive processes and policies which must be applied where any racial vilification has occurred. SDJFC reserves the right to take additional action against any SDJFC member, parent, official or supporter. Such action may or may not include suspension or expulsion from the Club.
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13.13 Health & Safety Policy The following SDJFC Healthy Club and Sport Safety policy is based on the Heathway‟s suggestions for healthy club management. They are intended as a guyed to be used in conjunction with existing club and league policies.
a) Smoking Club recognises that smoking and passive smoking are hazardous to health. We will ensure a smoke-free environment by: •Ensuring all areas of the club, including the change rooms, offices, the bar, and all club functions are smoke-free. •Not selling tobacco products on the premises. •Prominently displaying no-smoking signage.
b) Alcohol SDJFC will promote the responsible adult use of alcohol by: •Discouraging excessive or rapid consumption of alcohol e.g. drinking competitions. •Ensure that alcohol is sold or permitted to be consumed in appropriate circumstances in line with the club ethos. •Ensuring alcohol is not served to any person who is intoxicated or under the age of 18 years.
c) Other Drugs SDJFC discourages the use of medications in respect of injury/recovery that would enable a participant to compete where they would not otherwise have been able. • The use of illicit drugs and performance enhancing drugs is not permitted by any Club members or patrons. • The Club will not tolerate any Coach affected by illegal drugs or alcohol to supervise Club players. • SDJFC will be guided by the Sports Medicine Australia policy on the administration of medications by non-medical personnel (to be attached). • Coaches and Managers will not smoke when engaged with children including during match time and training sessions.
d) Sun Protection SDJFC will take all reasonable steps to address sun safe practices by: •Providing or selling sunscreen to members and participants. •Encouraging the use of sunscreen during training and matches.
e) Insurance
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SDJFC will ensure adequate public liability and player insurance for all members. To determine the appropriate level of insurance required the club will maintain records of injuries to players including the nature, severity, treatment required and financial burden incurred.
f) Healthy Eating SDJFC recognises the importance of good nutrition for sports performance by: •Ensuring when food is provided, healthy alternatives in accordance with the Dietary Guidelines for Australian Adults are available. •Promoting good nutrition and healthy eating messages.
g) Behaviour/ Roll models Adult players, coaches and club members are expected to set appropriate examples and act as role models for junior club members. The club will make information available to club members and families to promote healthy lifestyles. Breaches of the policy will be addressed through the Club Committee. Safety of all athletes is the clubs primary concern.
h) Sports Safety Policies SDJFC will encourage all members to adopt practices that seek to prevent injury by: •Encouraging warm-up, stretching and cool-down as an important component of playing and training. •Promoting the use of protective equipment such as, mouthguards, suitable clothing and footwear. •Ensure safe playing fields and surfaces through pre match inspections, with records maintained by the club. All playing field safety concerns are to be reported promptly to the club safety coordinator. •Where possible all coaches are to attend coaching clinics during the season. •All players are to have their own water bottle for both training and matches. •Provide first aid equipment including a medical kit and stretcher to be located at each ground. •Nominate team a first aid person for competition matches, and where possible during training. • Encourage the team first aid person to attend club medical training. •In the event of serious injury i.e. unconscious player, or broken lower limb, the play is to stop and an ambulance is to be called in preference to the first aid person moving the player.
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•Each ground will have an emergency action plan detailing the procedures for efficiently guiding emergency vehicles to the venue and through gates to an injured player. •Encouraging all players with a prior or current injury to seek professional advice from a sports medicine professional and be fully rehabilitated before returning to play
14 Emergency Procedures
14.1 SDJFC Medical Emergency Action Plan
Remember the well being of the Player has the first priority. When a player is injured, the team Medic should immediately attended the injured player, and determine the severity of the injury. Remember: DRABC Danger, Response, Airway, Breathing, and Circulation. If the team medic assesses that the injury is serious, stop the game immediately. Remember that if a player is seriously injured, or unconscious, or has limited movement i.e. if they cannot get onto the stretcher unaided, they should not be moved, and an ambulance is required. If the injury is assessed as being serious, contact the ambulance service by dealing the „000‟ number and brief them on the situation (see procedures below). Including the location of the ground, the location of the ground access gate and the location of the injured person. Remember to brief the ambulance service on the severity of the injury, and whether a player is unconscious or conscious (for detailed directions to the grounds refer to the ground location guide below. Task an adult to open the access gate to the field. This person should remain at the gate and guide the ambulance to the location of the injured person (remember to inform them of the ambulance ETA as it changes). Inform the parent or guardian (if not present), and advise them of the ambulance request. It is important that, if the game has been stopped, the rest of the players and spectators should be kept clear of the injured person. In the event of an injury, a record of the incident is required. For minor injuries fill in the Club Injury Register (this is retuned to the safety coordinator on completion of the season by team manager), for serious injuries take notes of what occurred, details of any witnesses, and the procedures that were followed. These notes, should be passed to the club risk coordinator within 24hrs.
REQUESTING THE AMBULANCE
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Call „000‟ (or 112 from a mobile phone), you will be asked which emergency service you require. After connection to the Ambulance service, the operator will ask the following: o Where the ambulance is required (see ground locations below)? o What is the injury? Are they conscious/unconscious, lower/ upper limb fracture, head injury, or suspected spinal injury? o Patients name, and if possible date of birth (age)?
14.2 AMBULANCE DIRECTIONS TO SDJFC GROUNDS Percy Doyle Reserve Duncraig o Primary: Enter from Chamberlain DR, off Warwick RD, follow to Club Rooms. o Access gate is at the NW corner of the Club Rooms, at the end of the car park. o Alternate: Enter off Chessell DR into the car park; the access gate is located at the NE corner of the car Park. o Gate Key: On the club key ring, can be obtained from the canteen.
Melene Reserve Duncraig o Enter off Glengarry DR (approach from Hepburn or Warwick RD). o Access gate: The chain gate located at the North end of the car park. o Gate Key: Toilet block key held by the home coach.
Robin Reserve Sorrento o The entry is off the Eastern end of Robin AV (off West Coast DR), o Access through the chain gate, followed by a track that leads to the field. o Gate Key: Toilet block key held by the home coach.
Seacrest Park Sorrento o The entry is off Seacrest DR (off Marmion AV or Hepburn AV). o Chain gate located centrally at the Eastern side of park. o Note: there is no field access through the car park. o Gate Key: Toilet block key held by the home coach.
14.3 Activating the Emergency Action Plan (WA Football Junior Club Rules extract) 1. If a player is injured, the “assigned person” should immediately attend the injured player and determine the seriousness of the injury. Adopt the Stop, Talk, Observe, Prevent Further Injuries regime.
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2. If the assigned person considers the injury to be serious, stop the game immediately. If it is necessary to hold-up or abandon the game whilst the player is being attended to, then this action will be fully supported by the Club, DDC and WA Football Development. 3. If at any time a player is injured and is unconscious or has limited movement he/she should not be moved onto a stretcher, unless under the direction of someone who has sound knowledge of first aid. 4. Medical advice received by the Club is “If a person cannot get onto the stretcher unaided they should not be moved, except by qualified personnel”. 5. Commence appropriate first aid as quickly as possible after the accident or injury has occurred. Try to remain calm and think your actions through. 6. Make sure that one person is in control of the situation: i.e. the assigned person or coach, first aid person, to avoid any confusion with procedures and / or control bystanders. 7. Contact the ambulance service (dial 000 or 112 from a mobile phone) and inform them of the situation. 8. What to tell the ambulance personnel: Address of the oval, nearest entrance or other relevant information. The type and seriousness of injury and whether the player is conscious or unconscious. Where to gain admittance, e.g. south side of Clubrooms at (club insert details) Oval. 9. Ensure the “assigned person” stays with the injured player until the ambulance arrives and takes control of the situation. 10. Make sure someone is assigned to wait in front of the main entrance of the Clubrooms or oval to meet the ambulance (you may have to unlock the chain so the ambulance can get onto the oval). Assigned person should know where key is kept. 11. Ensure the impact area is cleared for easy access for the ambulance personnel. 12. The assigned person should gather eyewitnesses in a central location (statements may need to be taken at the end of the match depending on the nature and seriousness of the injury). 13. Provide any additional assistance as required e.g. notifying parents, collecting personal belongings etc.
ACCIDENT / INJURY REPORTING The last step following a serious injury or incident is documentation. An accident / injury report must be filled out for risk management and liability purposes.
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1. The “assigned person” attending the injured player is to complete the accident / injury report form and forward a copy to the Club Secretary on the day of the injury. In addition, please via email the details of the injury to the Risk Management Co-ordinator (Peter Quinlan for 2010 season; [email protected]) and provide a copy to the Club Secretary as soon as possible following the incident.
Manager or Coach will be provided with a document titled „SDJFC Injury Register Season 2010‟ at the commencement of the season, to be maintained during the season and handed into the club with the return of the equipment at the end of the season. This is a record all injuries that have occurred at training or on game day. Refer Appendix 11
2. Parents should refer to the insurance policy for details on making an insurance or medical claim. The club has BRONZE coverage via www.jltsportslafl ; phone # 1300 130 373 (for General Enquiries). The club name – Sorrento Duncraig Football Club & league – Subiaco Districts Football Club. On the web site please refer to Making a Claim / Downloads.
3. The reports will be kept by the Club and reviewed by the Committee on a regular basis for risk management and liability purposes.
4. Copies of the reports submitted to JLT Insurance are to be forwarded to the SDJFC Club Secretary and Risk Management Co-ordinator as soon as practicable.
For Further Clarification contact SDJFC Safety and Risk Coordinator – Peter Quinlan 2010 Season (0401 633 017) or [email protected].
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Appendices
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14.4 Appendix 1 – Coach and Managers Agreement
SDJFC Team Coach & Manager Agreement
I ______(full name) being the nominated
______Coach/Manager (delete as required) of ______Team Name
Agree to:
1. Abide by all of the contents of this Coaches and Managers manual and in particular:
a. The SDJFC Policies contained in the 2010 Coach and Managers Manual which I have received and read. b. The By Laws of the Subiaco Junior Football Competition c. The Rules of the AFL d. Administrative, Operational and Policy requirements of SDJFC described in the 2010 Coach and Managers Manual
2. Agree to obtain Level 1 Coaching Accreditation as required (Coaches only)
3. Agree to participate in all SDJFC Coaches and Managers meetings and participate in coaching development programs which may be conducted throughout the season.
Signed: ______Date ______Coach/ Manager
Signed: ______Date ______On behalf of SDJFC Football Operations Committee
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14.5 Appendix 2 – Voting Card Open Rules
Sorrento Duncraig Junior Football Club Sorrento Duncraig Junior Football Club Fairest & best Voting Card Fairest & best Voting Card
Team:______Team:______
Date ______Round ______Date ______Round ______
Versus ______Versus ______
6 Votes ______6 Votes ______5 Votes ______5 Votes ______4 Votes ______4 Votes ______3 Votes ______3 Votes ______2 Votes ______2 Votes ______1 Votes ______1 Votes ______
Compiled by ______Compiled by ______
Sorrento Duncraig Junior Football Club Sorrento Duncraig Junior Football Club Fairest & best Voting Card Fairest & best Voting Card
Team:______Team:______
Date ______Round ______Date ______Round ______
Versus ______Versus ______
6 Votes ______6 Votes ______5 Votes ______5 Votes ______4 Votes ______4 Votes ______3 Votes ______3 Votes ______2 Votes ______2 Votes ______1 Votes ______1 Votes ______
Compiled by ______Compiled by ______
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14.6 Appendix 3 – Example Team Roster
Team Roster
Family
Name
Round Round 1 2 Round 3 Round 4 Round 5 Round 6 Round 7 Round 8 Round 9 Round Round 10 Round 11 Round 12 Round 13 Round 14 Round 15 Finals
1 C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C 2 M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M 3 R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R 4 AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC 5 B1 B1 B1 B1 B1 B1 B1 B1 B1 B1 B1 B1 B1 B1 B1 B1 6 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 7 Md Md Md Md Md Md Md Md Md Md Md Md Md Md Md Md
8 W1 W1 9 W2 W1 W2 10 OJ W2 W1 OJ 11 TM OJ W2 W1 TM 12 GU TM OJ W2 W1 GU 13 JW GU TM OJ W2 W1 JW 14 JW GU TM OJ W2 W1 W1 15 JW GU TM OJ W2 W1 W2 16 JW GU TM OJ W2 W1 OJ 17 JW GU TM OJ W2 W1 TM 18 JW GU TM OJ W2 W1 GU 19 JW GU TM OJ W2 W1 JW 20 JW GU TM OJ W2 W1 W1 21 JW GU TM OJ W2 W2
Coach C Water Carrier 1 W1 Refer Water Carrier Instruction Sheet Manager M Water Carrier 2 W2 Runner R Orange Supplier OJ 6 – 8 Oranges cut into sixths for ½ time Assit Coach AC Time Keeper TM Refer Manager for details Boundary Umpire 1 B 1 Goal Umpire GU Refer Water Carrier Instruction Sheet Boundary Umpire 2 B2 Jumper Washer JW Jumpers Must be Washed in Cold Water Medical Md
14.7 Appendix 4 – Runners Pre Game Check List
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The following instructions must be read by ANY person taking on the role of Runner before they enter they accept the role.
As a Runner for a SDJFC Team I agree to abide by the following requirements:
The team runner has read and understood all of the following requirements. The team runner agrees to be bound by all SDJFC Club policies and Codes of Conduct. The runners must be aged at least 16 years of age and must wear suitable shoes. Runners per Team o Y4‟s – No Runners permitted – Coach Permitted on Oval o Y5's, 11‟s & 12‟s - One Runner per team o Open Rules – Up to 2 Runners per team Runners will wear the designated SDJFC Runners jacket Runners are permitted to only deliver coaches messages and must leave the ground immediately the message is delivered. In Open Rules, runners must enter and Leave the field via the Interchange. Runners are not permitted to carry water. Runners are not permitted to remain on ground. Runners are not permitted to coach on the ground. Runners must never talk or give any instruction to the umpire. Runners must never communicate in any way to an opposition player. Runners must not become involved in the play. Runners must not talk, gesture, and argue with opposition players, team officials, spectators or spectators. Runners need to acknowledge that what they say may incite or inflame unwanted behaviour from others. Runner‟s actions may be reported with consequences for not only the Runner but the Team and the Club. Within Open Rules Competition, Runners are only permitted to be on the Ground for a maximum of 10 minutes each quarter. Runners are designated Game Officials and can be reported. Reported Runners may incur a fine and the Runner agrees to pay any such fine if levied on SDJFC by the JCC.
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Appendix 5 – Water Carriers Pre Game Check List The following instructions must be read by ANY person taking on the role of water carrier before they enter they accept the role.
The team water carriers has read and understood all of the following requirements. The team water carriers agrees to be bound by all SDJFC Club policies and Codes of Conduct. The team water carriers is at least 16 years of age and must wear suitable shoes. The team water carriers only runs water & encourages only. Number of Water Carriers o Modified Rules are allowed one (1) water carrier only. o Open Rules are allowed two (2) water carriers. Water carriers must wear the designated SDJFC Water Carrier jacket Water carriers must not give instruction or deliver messages for the coach Water carriers must not become involved in the play Water carriers must not hang around on ground, they must deliver water and get off the ground Water carriers must not be off the ground ASAP on recommencement of play after goal is scored. Water carriers must not be in the centre square during a centre bounce Water carriers must not talk to the Umpire. Water carriers must not talk, gesture or argue with the opposition players, officials. Water carriers need to acknowledge that what they say may incite or inflame unwanted behaviour from others. Water carriers s actions may be reported with consequences for not only the water carrier but the Team and the Club. Water carriers are designated Game Officials and can be reported. Water carriers may incur a fine and the water carrier agrees to pay any such fine if levied on SDJFC by the JCC.
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14.8 Appendix 6 – Goal Umpires Pre Game Check List
The following instructions must be read by ANY person taking on the role of Goal Umpire before they enter they accept the role.
The goal umpire is at least 16 years of age and must wear suitable shoes. Goal umpire must wear the designated SDJFC goal umpire jacket Goal umpires are designated Game Officials and can be reported. Water carriers may incur a fine and the water carrier agrees to pay any such fine if levied on SDJFC by the JCC. Goal Umpires must be familiar with the signals and method of recording the score. Goal Umpires must be keep others away from behind the goals. (No one other person other than the Goal Umpire is permitted within 6 Meters of the immediate area around the goals. Goal Umpires must wait for the All Clear from the Field Umpire before waiving the Flags. Goal Umpires must not Coach as they must appear neutral. Communicate responsibly with Field Umpire (s) when asked by them. Do not pre-empt Field Umpires decisions within the goal area. Do not argue with Players or Umpires Goal Umpires must o Confer at the end of each quarter and validate the score o In Open Rules the Goal Umpires must also confer with the third score keeper provided by the Home Team. Any discrepancies must immediately be brought to the attention of the Field Umpires. o Sign the score cards and provide them to the Field Umpires at the end of the Game.
See also the following helpful notes for goal umpires.
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So you are the Goal Umpire!
At some stage it his highly likely that every parent will be asked to assist with being a Goal Umpire at a weekend game. The following summary is based on AFL Rules, District By Laws and Club requirements and is applied to Open Rules games. Full rules should be consulted for further clarification.
Goal Umpires are required to wear their white coats, have two white flags, a score sheet and don‟t forget the pen. Goal Umpires need to confer score cards with each other and the third scorer, where applicable, at the end of each quarter. Any dispute should be reported to the Umpires immediately. Score cards are to be provided to the Umpires at the end of the game.
What’s a Goal? The ball having being kicked by an attacking player passes completely over the goal line between the goal posts, without being touched by any player, irrespective of touching the ground. Simple really!
What is a point/behind? Any of the following: 1) Football touches the goal post, padding or passes directly over the goal post. 2) Football is touched by a player before passing through the goal posts. 3) Football passes between the goal post and a point post. 4) A player form the opposing team knocks, kicks, handballs or otherwise takes the football over the goal or point line.
What’s out of Bounds? Any of the following: 1. Ball travels over the point post 2. Ball touches the point post
Signalling a Goal or Behind The goal Umpire signals that a goal or point has been scored by raising two or one index fingers as the case may be and then waving two or one flags as required waiting for acknowledgement from the other Goal Umpire.
Other points to note: 1) Play cannot resume until both Goal Umpires have signalled the scoring of a point or goal.
2) The goal umpire should not signal a goal has been scored until after the field umpire has signalled All Clear or Touched All Clear as the case may be.
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3) Field Umpires can overrule the decision of a Goal Umpire. 4) Where the goal umpire believes a goal or point has been scored but the field umpire allows play to continue, the goal umpire shall immediately notify the field umpire. 5) If the ball touches the umpire or an Official and then passes over the Goal or Point line, a Goal or Point can still be recorded. 6) The Goal Umpire is responsible for keeping the area immediately behind the Goal posts free from spectators. 7) As and official on the day, Goal Umpires should act fairly, honestly and without bias. 8) Field Umpires can overrule the decision of a Goal Umpire.
14.9 Appendix 7 – Boundary Umpire Pre Game Check List The following instructions must be read by ANY person taking on the role of Boundary Umpire before they enter they accept the role.
The boundary umpire is at least 16 years of age and must wear suitable shoes. Boundary umpire must wear the designated SDJFC boundary umpire jacket Boundary umpires are designated Game Officials and can be reported.. Boundary umpires must be familiar with the signals of out of bounds and out on the full: o Out of bounds. The ball must be completely over the line, but not kicked. Signal by whistling and putting one arm above your head. Gather the ball, stand on the point where the ball went out, turn your back to the players and throw in over your head. o Out of bounds on full. The ball pass be kicked by a player from the shin or below over the line on the full or into a point post. Signal by whistling and put both arms out horizontally. Gather the ball and give to the opposing player and indicate where the ball went over the line. Boundary Umpires must not Coach as they must appear neutral. Communicate responsibly with Field Umpire (s) when asked by them. Do not argue with Players or Umpires It is normal for one team to boundary umpire one side and the opposing team the other. Up to two people can share the role.
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14.10 Appendix 8 – Participant/Player Medical Profile – Personal Record
These records are to be maintained by manager / coach during the season; they must be available for quick access at training and on game day in case of an emergency or injury. It is strongly encouraged that all forms be completed by parents/guardians as soon as possible.
(Hard copies to be provided on 1st Coaches & Managers Meeting for 2010 also available for download from the club website.)
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14.11 Appendix 9 – Match Day Check List This form is available on www.jltsport.com.au/afl and can be downloaded from the club SDJFC website.
This document is titled: JLT Sport Match Day Check List (AFL National Risk Protection Programme)
(Hard copies to be provided on 1st Coaches & Managers Meeting for 2010).
It is compulsory that this document is completed by a team representative (normally Manager) prior to the commencement of each home game. If a game has been played immediately prior to your team‟s game, then it is the responsibility of the manager and/or coach to establish from the previous manager/coach that a ground inspection had been conducted (and was safe to play). If that is the case, then it is still the responsibility of the current manager/coach to establish that the ground is „safe‟ to play on – this means checking the ground.
For away games, it is the responsibility for the manager and/or coach to establish that a ground inspection has been undertaken, for the present game. Notwithstanding this, it is still the responsibility for the „away‟ Sorrento Duncraig team to check the ground to determine that the ground is „safe‟ to play junior football.
Aspects to consider include: Are the goal posts padded (unless PVC piping)? Are the sprinkler heads properly covered? If a cricket pitch exists on the field, is it properly covered? Check the ground for glass, syringes, wood, holes etc.
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14.12 Appendix 10 – Example of Game Day Sheet
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14.13 Appendix 11 SDJFC Injury Register Season 2010
Team: The Injury Register is to be compiled by the team first aid volunteer and their coach or manager. The completed form is to be handed to the risk and safety coordinator at the end of the season when the team gear is returned to the club. The details are used to record the date and severity of an occurrence and identify what follow-up action is required. The statistics gathered are then used to determine the level of insurance required by the club for following seasons, and if any modification to club policies or procedures are required.
Please advise the Risk Management Co-ordinator (Peter Quinlan 0401 623 017 for 2010 season) via email ([email protected]) and Club Secretary of any „serious‟ injury (eg. head injury, concussion, broken bones, knee injury etc) that require medical attention.
Please enter all injuries that required first-aid or medical treatment. (electronic copy and/or hard copy to be provided to manager at commencement of season)
JLTSport Name of Date of Nature of Treatment Insurance Player Injury Injury Required claimed Y/N
SDJFC Cover Outline The SDJFC has „Bronze‟ Personal Accident cover for Capital Benefits. The benefits are: 50% of the claim above Medicare and Private cover is paid, $2000 maximum per claim, and $100 excess per claim. Claims must be notified within 180 days from the date of injury. Claims are made online through the JLT website: http://www.jltsport.com/afl
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or, phone 1800 640 009 (for Claims Enquiries), and JLT Sport staff will provide assistance For General Enquiries phone 1300 130 373.
Medicare vs Risk Protection: When it comes to reimbursement of Personal Injury claims, some people get confused about Medicare, the Medicare Gap and what is covered through the JLT Insurance.
So what does it mean? o If your medical or other treatment has a Medical Item Number it is uninsurable and you may not claim for reimbursement through JLT Sport. o If your medical or other treatment does not have a Medicare Item Number, you may claim for reimbursement through JLT Sport. o For specific Medicare information please visit www.medicare.gov.au o For specific Insurance and Risk Protection information please refer to the “Making a Claim” section of the JLT Sport website (www.jltsport.com.au/afl)
Important Information:
Examples of Non-Medicare Medical Examples of items covered by items Medicare Claimable as per the Policy Wording Not reimbursable by JLT Sport for these costs Ambulance Doctor Physiotherapist Surgeon Dental Surgeon‟s assistant Private Hospital Accommodation Anethestist Chiropractor X-rays MRI Scans (generally claimable Public Hospitals through Medicare, however please MRI scans (generally claimable through check with your referrer and/or Medicare, however please check with provider to confirm this is the case your referrer and/or provider to prior to lodging the claim) confirm this is the case prior to lodging the claim)
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