Sydney University Football Club THE BIRTHPLACE OF AUSTRALIAN RUGBY
2020 PLAYER HANDBOOK Students of the Game Honour the past, Maximise the present, Grow the future, Leave as the best ever CONTENTS
WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A STUDENT 3
PLAYER SECTION - ON FIELD 4 Registration 5 Training Facilities 6 Medical Coverage 7 Injured Players 9 Insurance 10 Selection Policy 13
PLAYER SECTION - OFF FIELD 15 Player Duties 16 Player Welfare 17 Code of Conduct 18
CLUB SECTION 21 Club Communication 22 Sponsor Pub 23 Mens Draw 24 Womens Draw 25 Location 26 Game Day Information 27 Club Song 29 Club Sponsors 30
CLUB CONTACT DETAILS 31 Points of Contact 32 SUFC Staff 33 Coaching Staff 34 Executive Committee 35 BEING A STUDENT
WHAT IT TAKES EVERYDAY TO BE A ‘STUDENT’ DARKNESS We OUTWORK everyone We do the BIG or LITTLE things on and off the field that other Clubs and players do not want to do
EXCELLENCE We have to do everything BEST EVER every time
TEAMWORK The CLUB and you TEAM come first
STUDENTS Of the GAME and FUN
PLAYER LEAD It is YOUR Club – Rule of 3 PLAYER SECTION - ON FIELD REGISTRATION
REGISTRATION STEPS 1. Complete Player Care Agreement 2. Complete the Online player registration form 3. Pay rego fees (click here click here for instructions) 4. Self Register with Fuse Sport / Rugby Xplorer 5. Complete a Player Points Form with your Coach 7. Complete any necessary transfers 8. Sit a concussion baseline test if haven’t previously completed one
• Players will not be allowed to play until they have completed all steps of the registration process including paying their registration fee.
• Players will only receive their kit allocation once they have paid full registration fees.
• If a player looses any of their 2020 kit, it is the player’s responsibility to replace it through the Club at cost price.
• Player passes cannot be replaced if lost. Only one card is issued per player. If your card is lost, you may be required to pay when entering a playing venue.
PLAYERS ARE NOT INSURED AGAINST MAJOR INJURY UNTIL REGISTRATION HAS BEEN COMPLETED.
REGISTRATION PAYMENTS Your registration payment covers you for the following;
• ARU Registration & Insurance • Participation fee • NSW Rugby Players Pass • SUFC Playing shorts & socks • SUFC warm up shirt • SUFC Polo • Training equipment (footballs, hit shields etc.) • S&C coaching and equipment • Match filming and analysis system • Match Day medical staff • Access to injury rehabilitation sessions • Consideration for Injured Players Fund • Access to Club Doctor & medical clinic spots • Club BBQs and functions • Facilities and ground hire • Strapping tape
5 TRAINING FACILITIES
TRAINING TIMES Training is held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings (6pm for Colts, 6.15pm for Women, 6.30pm for Grade), players must be ready to start training on time. All players should be as prepared for training as they are for matches with boots, mouth guards, headgear, strapping etc.
Strappers will be available in the changing rooms prior to training if you require strapping.
TRAINING OVALS We use several fields for training throughout the season due to availability, team numbers and weather, each team will be kept updated on every week via your coaches and/or managers.
• SUFG (No.2 Oval) • No.1 Oval • St Andrew’s College Oval • St John’s College Oval • St Paul’s College Oval
WET WEATHER PLAN In the event of wet weather, training and matches are sometimes moved to another venue and occasionally postponed. The Club will contact players to confirm changes via Hudl. If you don’t receive a message assume games will proceed as planned.
Note - If you are not receiving club communications, please contact the rugby administration office on 02935 17245.
PARKING Parking officers at the University are very vigilant. If you park in the wrong spot you are likely to be booked and the fine could cost up to $114. No free parking is available within the University grounds and you are likely to be booked for parking without a permit or a parking ticket obtained from the University parking meter, this includes behind the SUFG grandstand.
The closest parking is under St Andrew’s Oval for $6 a day. Alternatively, there is street parking available on nearby City Road and Carillon Avenue as well as in Glebe.
6 MEDICAL COVERAGE
MEDICAL AND PHYSIOTHERAPY COVERAGE The Club makes a significant investment in medical services each year and is proud of its record for providing excellent medical and physiotherapy services to its players.
THE HEALTH OF ALL PLAYERS PLAYING FOR THE CLUB IS A PRIORITY. HOWEVER, THE CLUB DOES NOT PROVIDE FREE MEDICAL AND PHYSIOTHERAPY TREATMENT.
Note - The Club will not cover injuries unrelated to rugby.
CLUB DOCTOR SUFC adopts the Australian Rugby Union’s Medical Policy. Further, SUFC contracts the services of Dr. Nathan Gibbs, the current Australian Wallabies Club Doctor, to provide Medical Services to its players and specifically to provide the services of the Club Doctor.
DOCTOR AVAILABILITY Dr Nathan Gibbs’ works out of the medical room at the Sydney University Football Ground. Players must book an appointment in advance to see Dr Gibbs and you must bring your Medicare Card. All medical consultations are bulk billed for SUFC players. Dr Gibbs’ clinic hours are: • Monday morning • Tuesday and Thursday afternoon sessions.
Any player with a serious and/or ongoing condition or overuse injury should speak with Dr Gibbs. This allows thorough assessment of your injury, documentation of your problem, as well as the opportunity to organise referrals or investigations as needed during working hours.
PHYSIOTHERAPY TREATMENT SUFC contracts the services of The Sports Clinic’s Danni Thrassis and George Guyatt to provide Physiotherapy services to its players, including injury treatment and management, in addition to match-day coverage.
PHYSIOTHERAPIST AVAILABILITY • Players who are injured on the weekend will be instructed by their Physiotherapist to attend The Sports Clinic. • Players who are on the SUFC Priority List must ring The Sports Clinic and book their appointment by 12.00pm, Monday. After 12.00pm the remaining time allocated to the Club will be made available to all other players. • If you are on the Priority List, SUFC will pay for the clinic treatment, provided you have Private Health Insurance, inclusive of physiotherapy coverage. • You will only be seen by the Physio if you provide a receipt of payment / Healthcare card swipe to the physio prior to your appointment. 7 MEDICAL COVERAGE
• If you are not on the Priority List then you will be charged the normal concession rate and are responsible for the gap payment incurred. If you would like to see a physiotherapist closer to home then you may do so, however you must still communicate injury details and progress to the club physiotherapist. This is your responsibility. • Monday morning (7.00am) will be triage for injuries sustained on the weekend for any player who thinks they may not be able to train on Monday afternoon. • Screenings are compulsory for nominated players and will be performed prior to Monday, Tuesday and Thursday training in the gym with the Performance and Physiotherapy staff. • Rehab classes are compulsory for nominated players and will take place before training. • Anyone who is in rehab must make themselves available to assist with ground set up on a Saturday morning. • Specific sessions for injured players and those that requiring specific movement preparation (particularly mobility and stability) are available every Monday and Wednesday from 5-7pm and Saturday mornings. • Monday afternoon will be for treatment for injuries sustained on the previous Saturday only, unless advised by the Grade or Colts Physiotherapist.
The following times have been allocated to the Club: • Monday 7.00-7.30am – Acute assessment (all) • Monday 3.00-6.00pm – Treatment • Tuesday 3.30-5.30pm – Treatment • Thursday 3.30-5.30pm – Treatment • Tuesday & Thursday 5.30-6.30pm – Strapping
Missed appointments will result in a $25 fee being charged and will be reported to the Club. If this recurs, then the full physiotherapy consultation fee will be charged, and further action will be taken by the Club.
TRAINING The Physio and Doctor will be available before training in the medical room at SUFG. Strapping will take place in the changing rooms.
MATCH DAYS A Match Day doctor will be present at all Grade and Colts games to assess and treat any acute injuries. A physiotherapist will be present at all Grade and Colts games and will be available for strapping at the venue an hour before kick-off for each team. Any player concerned about his ability to play on match days should contact medical staff and their coach prior to match day so that a substitute may be organised. Players who are unwell on match day should contact their coach and medical staff as early as possible on the day. If instructed to leave the field due to injury by medical staff it is expected that the player should INJURED PLAYERS comply. Following each game all injuries – no matter how minor – must be reported to the Doctor or Physiotherapist before leaving the ground.
All injuries at training or on game day, no matter how minor, must be reported to your doctor or physiotherapist.
1. It is the player’s responsibility that any injuries are reported to their coach immediately. 2. The player must have had their injury assessed by Monday morning (triage) so the coaches will have injury updates for team selection by Tuesday morning. 3. The physiotherapist and doctor will communicate with the coaches regarding players’ injuries, fitness for matches and training. 4. It is the player’s responsibility to always speak directly with the coach regarding any injury. 5. If a player has not had their injury assessed it is assumed that they will be able to train as usual. 6. It is expected that if a player seeks treatment outside The Sports Clinic that they consult the medical staff first so that they may acquire updates from the treating professional to pass availability onto the coaches.
REHABILITATION TRAINING Training for injured players will take place on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:30pm. Saturday Mornings 7am. Players are to arrive at 6pm for a self-warm-up.
COMMUNICATION OF INJURIES It is the player’s responsibility that any injuries are reported to their coach immediately. The player must have had their injury assessed by Monday night at The Sports Clinic so that coaches will have injury updates for team selection by Tuesday morning. The physiotherapist and doctor will communicate with the coaches regarding player injuries and fitness for matches and training. It is the player’s responsibility to always speak directly with the coach/manager regarding any injury as well. If a player has not had their injury assessed it is assumed that they will be able to train as usual on Tuesday night. It is expected that if a player seeks treatment outside The Sports Clinic that they consult the medical staff first so that they may acquire updates from the treating professional.
For all Medical enquiries please contact Head Physiotherapist George Guyatt on 0434 380 382 or [email protected]
RUGBY UNION IS A CONTACT SPORT, WHICH CARRIES THE RISK OF SUSTAINING INJURY
SUFC PLAYERS ARE ASKED TO CONSIDER THIS RISK AND TAKE PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS OF SUSTAINING INJURIES - If you can’t afford to get injured, you can’t afford to play. 9 INSURANCE
PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE It is COMPULSORY that all players of the Club have their own private medical insurance with top cover (including dental, physio etc) as well as Medicare (or equivalent for overseas players). This allows access to best surgeons, immediately. Players without hospital cover will have to have any operations required in the public system after having spent significant time on the public waiting list.
RUGBY AUSTRALIA INSURANCE Once registered you are covered by the Rugby AU Sports Injury and Liability Insurance Plan. This provides payment of 100% of Non-Medicare Medical Expenses after any reimbursement from your Private Health fund. A $100 excess applies to each and every claim and the maximum benefit payable is $3,000.
RUGBY AUSTRALIA INSURANCE CLAIM PROCEDURES Most injuries will not require completion of a rugby insurance claim, however bigger injuries requiring surgery and/or extended physiotherapy will. You should discuss with your physiotherapist or doctor whether this is necessary in your case. It should be noted that this insurance will not cover anything that Medicare covers. It is not the same as having private health insurance and will not get you into a private hospital nor allow you the doctor of your choice. It will help in the case of injury requiring extended physiotherapy and/or very serious injury.
It is the player’s responsibility to obtain all required information (including a doctor’s and physiotherapist’s report) and send the claim form to the nominated address within 30 days of injury.
Quick steps to follow: 1. Pay medical fees upfront 2. Claim all Medicare Medical Expenses from Medicare 3. Claim all Non-Medicare Medical Expenses from your private health fund 4. Submit a claim to the Rugby Australia/Gow Gates sports insurance plan a. Obtain and complete a claim form (available from the SUFC website) c. Lodge the claim form within 30 days of the injury d. Lodge additional documentation as required 5. If you are still out of pocket following ALL of the above steps, you can make a claim to SUFC’s injured players fund in October, 2019, where you must provide copies of all receipts/rebates.
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It is the player’s responsibility to ensure all insurance claim steps are completed, including submitting the form with 30 days of injury.
Refer to the instructions on the form or the ARU Sports Injury Claims for more information.
Note - Additional documentation may/may not be required by SLE in addition to the claim form (Step 4). Therefore, it is important to submit your claim form as soon as you have completed the details, within 30 days of injury, even before you have all accounts/receipts. This will ensure limited delays to the claims process.
Below are actual costs incurred by an SUFC player from one injury:
Upfront Medicare Private Total non- SUFC inj. Gap cost payment rebate Health Medicare players fund (out of (paid by Insurance expenses contribution pocket player) rebate paid expense) Specialist $5,294 -$744 -$224 $4,327 surgeon Assistant $930 -$209 -$70 $651 surgeon X-Ray $234 -$234 0 Anaesthetist $1,024 -$250 -$274 $500 Hospital Room $296 -$296 0 Ambulance Cost $399 -$399 0 Crutches/brace $245 -$245 0 etc. Pharmaceuticals $136 -$136 0 Physiotherapy $350 -$129 -$221 0 ARU insurance 100 0 excess Total $8,907 -$1,203 -$1,391 -$736 -$1,000 $4,578
In summary, the player had to pay almost $9,000 upfront, and ended up being $4,500 out of pocket.
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COVID-19 A player or official (coach, club official, match official) is not able to utilize the coverage included within the Personal Injury Policy if they contract COVID-19 whilst carrying out their role or participating within Rugby. COVID-19 is not treated or viewed by the insurer to be a sudden or unforeseen specific event and the Personal Injury cover afforded by this policy is not intended to cover events that are caused directly or indirectly by or attributed to any sickness or illness.
INCOME PROTECTION If you are self-employed or an employer, consider taking out additional income protection insurance (contact David Haigh if you are interested).
For more information or to make a claim you should contact David Haigh in the rugby administration office on 02935 14964.
INJURED PLAYERS FUND The Club allocates a small budgetary amount to an Injured Players Fund per annum. At the end of each season players with out of pocket expenses are required to bring in receipts and can apply for reimbursement from the fund. (Players must have claimed all they can through Medicare and Private Health.) Receipts must be provided no later than the end of September. Each request is assessed on an individual basis and recommendations are made to the Executive Committee on how to assign the allocated budget.
FINES Fines apply for the following, all money will be put into the injured players fund;
• $50.00 if a player misses a triage appointment with no communication • $200.00 if a player drinks after being diagnosed with a concussion
12 SELECTION POLICY
COMMON SENSE APPROACH TO SELECTIONS At this stage of the year after a long off-season of training, Colts moving into Grade and new faces at the Club, many players are sensitive to the selection process. Some players see selections at the beginning of the season as grading for the entire year.
All clubs struggle during the early part of the season nurturing the aspirations and ambitions of players to the reality of team selection and good of the Club. In all, Sydney University do a very good job in keeping a balance and reality in the selection process.
The following provides a basic outline of the selection process and general guidelines for the 2020 season. Common sense is the key to selection given the unique factors that SUFC have to consider when selecting teams. Representative players returning and the points system that affects all teams, require the selection guidelines to be flexible.
It is hoped that this document confirms your understanding and clarifies past issues, so that team selections become as streamlined as possible in 2020.
KEY UNDERSTANDINGS • Players must train twice a week to be considered for selection (only exception is 4th Grade) • The greater good of the Club must be considered first, at which time the Head Coach will consult with the respective SUFC coaches involved. • Selections will be based on form and what is in the best interest of the entire club for that particular weekend. • Players should move through the appropriate grades if returning from an extended break due to injury, as nominated by the Head Coach. • During the selection process, consideration should be given to the playing requirements of the higher grade and the appropriate SUFC coaches will be consulted. • Coaches are responsible for their immediate team and the greater good of the Club. • If a player is moving down a grade it is the responsibility of the Head Coach/coaching staff from the team the player is moving from to contact the player no later than 5pm on the Tuesday of training. The coaches are to provide feedback and specific areas of improvement that the player should focus on for future development.
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SELECTION CONCERNS If a player has a selection concern the following is the way to communicate and address the concern;
• Speak with the coaches of the particular team directly to seek clarification of the selection concern. • Inform the Head Coach of the grievance and seek clarification on selection concern immediately.
Note - Players should communicate concern within 1 week of selection. Failure to do this within the allotted time will render the matter as closed.
AGENCY / MANAGER POLICY Whilst we consider ourselves the most professional club in Australia, our success is based on the fact that we essentially operate as a professional community club and not a professional franchise. We endeavour to forge strong relationships and communication lines with the Club’s players and members so that we can support them to be successful on and off the field. In this respect we believe close interpersonal communication and exchanges with senior members of the Club and Committee assist the growth and development of players.
For this reason our preferred policy is to communicate with you directly in terms of your personal support requirements and not your agent or player manager.
The President, Head Coach and SUFC staff will not engage in discussion with player managers on your behalf and will only communicate with players directly. We are very approachable and desire open lines of communication.
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PLAYER DRESS All players are expected to be dressed correctly when representing the Club. With sponsorship agreements it is important that players wear current gear when attending games.
Compulsory Pre & Post Match Dress - 2020 Club Polo shirt, navy blue jeans and closed brown leather shoes.
PUT YOUR HAND UP NOT OUT! We want to promote a unique culture where the players take ownership and provide energy and input to all on and off field activities. The workload must be shared evenly amongst the whole playing group and not left to certain players, volunteers or full time staff. Like most things in life, the more effort or time you put into something the more reward, enjoyment or satisfaction you will get out of it.
The Club relies heavily on player assistance on match days to get various tasks done. These jobs are generally allocated on a team basis. Teams will be informed in the week prior to the job and all team members are expected to assist. The success of the Club is a product of the efforts of the players both on and off the field so please ensure that jobs allocated to your team are performed effectively.
Occasionally SUFC will ask players to help with fundraising (selling raffle tickets, sausage sizzles etc). All the proceeds raised go back into the rugby program, so it is in your best interest to help raise as much money as possible.
GAME DAY HELP Players in rehab are asked to meet David Haigh (0421 200 825) after rehab sessions have finished at 8.30am to assist with ground set up.
Every week a team will be assigned to helping with field pack down, your team manager will inform you when your team is on duty.
16 PLAYER WELFARE
At SUFC we take the welfare of our players seriously especially when it comes to mental health. The Club is committed to ensuring that our players are not only physically safe, but also mentally safe. If you or anyone you know is suffering from a mental illness and you are in need of support, there are a number of free community resources that can help you to identify the signs of mental illness, what it means and options available for you to get the help you need.
You are not alone. There is always someone to hear your pain and problems, and to help you keep safe. If you don’t feel comfortable talking to family, friends, teammate or staff member there are a number of organisations that provide support services to people suffering mental health issues or family members looking for assistance to help a loved one;
Lifeline - 13 11 14 MensLine - 1300 78 99 78 Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636 Suicide Call Back Service - 1300 659 467
THE BANKSIA PROJECT The Banksia Project is a mental health organisation that provides individuals with the tools and knowledge to improve their mental health and wellness. It take’s evidence-based, practical solutions that go beyond awareness to improve wellbeing in an attempt to prevent mental illness. Their aim is to enable individuals with the tools to be happy, healthy, resilient and most importantly, connected. They encourage and enable safe spaces for people to be vulnerable, safe and supported through challenge and triumph.
The Banksia Project aim to enable peak performance on the field by ensuring players and staff at SUFC are supported immensely off the field. Program Director, Jack Jones is a former SUFC player and Coach. Jack is available for any player who wants to talk. It doesn’t have to be rugby related, it could be study, work, or home life.
Jack Jones - 0431 204 579 [email protected]
UNIVERSITY SUPPORT Laura Romeo who volunteers at the Club as team manager and also office assistant is available if any player needs assistance with University, it may be how to enrol for modules, switching modules or even as simple as where to find the library, Laura is here to help!
Laura Romeo - 0488 651 000 [email protected]
SPORTS PSYCHOLOGIST The Club also has access to the Universities Sports Psychologist, Paul Penner. If any player would like to speak to Paul please get in touch with us and we can arrange it. 17 CODE OF CONDUCT
SUFC is committed to demonstrating the highest standards of personal, professional and athletic conduct. This code of conduct has been prepared to provide a clear framework for which players are to act responsibly. The Code provides sanctions for unacceptable behaviours and attitudes.
1. REPRESENTING THE CLUB As a member of SUFC you are representing the Club at all times. It is expected that you will behave in a manner that upholds our professional reputation. Not behaving in a suitable manner will bring the Club’s name into disrepute whether in a SUFC capacity or not.
2. PLAYING When representing and playing for the Club you are expected to do so in the spirit of the game.
2.1 Your safety and the safety of your team mates and opponents comes first. Be aware of, and always comply with, the ARU Safety Policies and Guidelines. 2.2 Be a good sport, displaying modesty in victory and graciousness in defeat. 2.3 Treat everyone equally, fairly and with dignity at all times. Any form of bullying or harassment has no place in Rugby. 2.4 Do not repeatedly breach the Laws of the Game relating to Foul Play or Misconduct (as those terms are defined in World Rugby Regulations). 2.5 Accept and respect the authority of a referee, assistant referee, touch judge or other match or team official.
3. ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR Do not otherwise act in a way that may adversely affect or reflect on, or bring you, your team or the Club into disrepute or discredit. If you commit a criminal offence, this is likely to adversely reflect on you and the Club.
The normalisation and promotion of anti-social behaviour will be deemed as a disciplinary violation whether in relation to SUFC or outside of the Club, this includes the following:
• Excessive and/or offensive coarse language • Fighting or wrestling • Public displays of nudity • Wilful destruction of property
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4. DRUGS IN SPORT The Club condemns the use of performance enhancing drugs. It is contrary to the ethics of sport and dangerous to an individual’s health. Doping practices are unacceptable actions and are violations of this Code. SUFC endorses the statements made in the ARU Code of Conduct (Year and ref) regarding this issue and random drug tests may be carried out during the season by the Club and/or ASADA officials.
5. RECREATIONAL DRUGS SUFC does not condone the use of recreational drugs. It is expected that as a member of SUFC you will respect the Club’s clear stance on this issue. Use or proliferation of recreational drugs in any situation is unacceptable and represents a violation of this Code.
6. GAMBLING AND MATCH FIXING SUFC have a very strong brand in the sporting, University and business sectors which has been built over a long period of time through strong standards, professionalism and respect. Anyone guilty of gambling and damaging the brand of SUFC could be asked to face a Disciplinary Committee. Any of the following are deemed unacceptable with regards to match fixing:
6.1 Players must not bet, directly or indirectly, on ANY Rugby (including Shute Shield, Super Rugby, Internationals or overseas matches). 6.2 You are not to offer or receive any bribe or inducement and not do or fail to do any act in any match you play in which causes the result to be determined otherwise than on its merits. 6.3 You are not to share sensitive information that is unavailable to the general public, ie information about player injuries.
7. SOCIAL MEDIA Anything you post on social media is a reflection of yourself. Users must abide by the following when using social media or going online:
• Ensure that online comments do not bring SUFC or Stakeholders into disrepute. • Carefully consider how you present yourself online (particularly given that the line between personal life and work is often blurred online). • Do not disparage or embarrass SUFC or Stakeholders when participating in social media or online networks. • Do not imply that any personal comments are endorsed in any way by SUFC or SUFC Stakeholders. • Do not participate in social media or online networks in such a way that harasses, defames, vilifies, bullies, victimises, discriminates or treats unfairly or inappropriately any SUFC Stakeholder. 19 CODE OF CONDUCT
Inappropriate remarks could damage your own reputation and have future ramifications down the track: • Your comments are public for the entire world to see. • It is impossible to permanently delete digital content once it has been shared. • Whatever information you post can be quoted and used in the media, as it is considered a public comment
By all means share your positive experiences of Rugby but do not use Social Media as a means to breach any of the expectations and requirements of you as a player. You should recognise the potential damage that can be caused (either directly or indirectly) to yourself and the Club in certain circumstances via your personal use of social media.
8. RUGBY TOURS Rugby tours are a privilege, when ‘on tour’ you are representing the Club at all times, you are expected to abide by the same rules and expectations. An additional Rugby Tour Code of Conduct will be provided to the relevant players.
9. SUSPENSION FINES NSWRU judiciary fines are to be paid by the individual player if suspended for any matches (including red card offences which receive an automatic 1 week suspension and $50 fine).
MANAGEMENT OF CODE VIOLATIONS If you are found to have violated any part of this Code the Executive Committee will investigate your case. You may then be required to appear before the Disciplinary Committee. If a violation has occurred an appropriate sanction will be determined.
DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE The Disciplinary Committee exists to hear any charges brought against any member of the Club as presented by a member of Staff. The Disciplinary Committee will consider and determine, after the evidence provided by various parties during the hearing, as to whether or not each charge has been proved, the committee will recommend to the President that a penalty may be imposed based on the findings of the hearing.
20 CLUB SECTION CLUB COMMUNICATION
The Club has a number of communication channels to ensure that all of our stakeholders are kept up to date with all that is going on at the Club, both on and off the field.
WEBSITE– www.sydneyunirugby.com.au Our website contains all the information you require about the Club, from training times and venues, to upcoming social events and merchandise.
SUFC NEWSLETTER During the season the Club sends out a weekly newsletter and E-Program with all the latest information including, match reports, photos, team lists, sponsor promotions and more. Sign up to the newsletter via the website.
HUDL Hudl is provides video review and performance analysis tools for all teams. This is also the primary method of communication between Coaches and Players.
FUSE SPORT APP & Rugby XPlorer – Available on Android or IOS devices Fusesport (Men’s) and Rugby XPlorer (Women’s) are both free downloadable apps which show schedules, results, competition ladders, upcoming and previous fixtures as well as live score updates during game. You won’t miss a beat of Uni action. Simply download the application and add your preferred team by searching ‘University’.
FACEBOOK – @sydneyunirugby “Like” us on Facebook so that you can follow all that is happening at the Club.
There is also a private SUFC Players Facebook page for players and staff to communicate regarding off field issues.
TWITTER & INSTAGRAM – @SUFC1863 & @SUFC_LIONESSES “Follow” us on Twitter and Instagram and keep up to date with all that is happening at the Club including live score updates on game days.
The Club will also be in touch with you regularly by email and text message.
Note - If you are not receiving the Club communications, please contact the rugby administration office on 02935 17245.
PHOTOGRAPHY AUTHORISATION SUFC will use photos of players and teams throughout the season to promote the Club and keep stakeholders informed of club news. If you do not wish for your photo to be used in any publications or social media channels please inform the rugby administration office. SPONSOR PUB
The 2020 sponsor pub is The Lady Hampshire, Camperdown. We have arranged some great deals for you so make sure to take advantage of them throughout the year by letting the staff know you are an SUFC player.
Tuesday Nights - 2-for-1 Meals + $15 Jugs Thursday Nights - $10 Steaks + $15 Jugs Post-Game - FREE BEERS for player of the game (1 per team per round) & FREE KEG if we win 8/8
Accommodation Discounted accommodation for country families, looking to stay in Sydney after game days.
REMEMBER TO SAY YOU’RE AN SUFC PLAYER!
While visiting the Lady Hampshire you will be treated as a normal Licensed Club Member, you must comply fully with the ‘Rules of the Club’. SUFC will not act on behalf of any person found in breach of Licensed Club rules.
23 2020 MEN’S DRAW
ROUND DATE HOME V AWAY VENUE 1* 18.07.20 WARRINGAH V SYDNEY UNI PITTWATER RUGBY PARK 2* 25.07.20 SYDNEY UNI V MANLY SUFG (NO.2 OVAL) 3 01.08.20 NEWCASTLE V SYDNEY UNI NO.2 SPORTS GROUND 4* 08.08.20 SYDNEY UNI V PENRITH SUFG (NO.2 OVAL) 5* 15.08.20 SYDNEY UNI V SOUTHS SUFG (NO.2 OVAL) 6* 22.08.20 EASTWOOD V SYDNEY UNI T G MILLNER 7 29.08.20 BYE V BYE 8* 05.09.20 SYDNEY UNI V WEST HARBOUR SUFG (NO.2 OVAL) 9* 12.09.20 EASTS V SYDNEY UNI WOOLLAHRA OVAL 10* 19.09.20 SYDNEY UNI V RANDWICK SUFG (NO.2 OVAL) 11* 26.09.20 GORDON V SYDNEY UNI CHATSWOOD OVAL 12* 03.10.20 SYDNEY UNI V NORTHS SUFG (NO.2 OVAL) 13 10.10.20 TWO BLUES V SYDNEY UNI LIDCOMBE OVAL QF 17.10.20 TBC V TBC TBC SF 24.10.20 TBC V TBC TBC GF 31.10.20 TBC V TBC TBC * Super Saturday Fixtures
LOWER GRADE / COLTS CHANGE OF OPPOSITION ROUND DATE HOME V AWAY VENUE 3 01.08.20 EASTWOOD V SYDNEY UNI T G MILLNER FIELD 4* 08.08.20 SYDNEY UNI V RANDWICK SUFG (NO.2 OVAL) 5* 15.08.20 SYDNEY UNI V WARRINGAH SUFG (NO.2 OVAL) 8* 05.09.20 SYDNEY UNI V EASTS SUFG (NO.2 OVAL)
24 2020 WOMEN’S DRAW
ROUND DATE HOME V AWAY VENUE 1 25.7.20 SYDNEY UNI V CAMPBELLTOWN ST JOHN’S OVAL 2 01.8.20 NEWCASTLE V SYDNEY UNI NO.2 SPORTS GROUND 3 08.8.20 SYDNEY UNI V TWO BLUES SUFG (NO.2 OVAL) 4 15.8.20 RANDWICK V SYDNEY UNI COOGEE OVAL 5 22.8.20 SYDNEY UNI V WARRINGAH TBC 6 29.8.20 GORDON V SYDNEY UNI CHATSWOOD OVAL 8 10.09.20 SYDNEY UNI 1 V SYDNEY UNI 2 ST ANDREWS OVAL 9 19.09.20 EASTS V SYDNEY UNI WOOLAHRA OVAL 10 26.09.20 V 11 03.10.20 V 12 10.10.20 V 13 17.10.20 V GF 24.10.20 V
ROUND DATE HOME V AWAY VENUE 1 25.7.20 SYDNEY UNI V EASTS ST JOHN’S OVAL 3 08.8.20 SYDNEY UNI V WARRINGAH TBC 4 15.8.20 SYDNEY UNI V NEWCASTLE COOGEE OVAL 5 22.8.20 SYDNEY UNI V TWO BLUES TBC 6 29.8.20 RANDWICK V SYDNEY UNI CHATSWOOD OVAL 7 05.09.20 SYDNEY UNI V CAMPBELLTOWN ST ANDREWS OVAL 8 10.09.20 SYDNEY UNI 1 V SYDNEY UNI 2 SUFG (NO.2 OVAL) 9 19.09.20 EASTS V SYDNEY UNI WOOLAHRA OVAL 10 26.09.20 V 11 03.10.20 V 12 10.10.20 V 13 17.10.20 V GF 24.10.20 V LOCATION
Sydney University Football Ground (No.2 Oval) B23 Regimental Drive, The University of Sydney, NSW 2006
Directions - From Parramatta Road, take the Ross Street gates entrance into the University, the ground is directly in-front.
26 GAME DAY INFORMATION
GAME TIMES
TEAM KICK-OFF ARRIVE DURATION 4th Grade 9.10am 8.15am 60 mins 3rd Grade 10.25am 9.05am 70 mins 1st Colts 11.50am 10.20am 80 mins 2nd Grade 1.25pm 11.45am 80 mins 1st Grade 3.00pm 1.20pm 80 mins
3rd Colts 9.10am 8.15am 60 mins 2nd Colts 10.25am 9.05am 70 mins
TEAM KICK-OFF ARRIVE DURATION Women’s TBC +60mins 70 mins
Note - These game times are the generic times each week, your team manager / coach will inform you of any changes week to week.
ADDRESSES FOR AWAY VENUES
HOME TEAM GROUND ADDRESS Blacktown Alwyn Lind Reserve, Glenwood Park Drive, Glenwood Campbelltown Campbelltown Showgrounds, Moore St, Campbelltown Eastern Suburbs Woollahra Oval, O’Sullivan Road, Bellevue Hill Eastwood T.G. Millner Field, 146 Vimiera Road, Eastwood Gordon Chatswood Oval, Albert Avenue, Chatswood Manly Manly Oval, Sydney Road, Manly Northern Suburbs North Sydney Oval, Miller Street, North Sydney Randwick Coogee Oval, Brook Street, Coogee Southern Districts Forshaw Rugby Park, Belgrave Esplanade, Sylvania Waters Uni of Wollongong University Oval, Northfields Ave, Wollongong Warringah Pittwater Rugby Park, Walsh Street, Narrabeen West Harbour Concord Oval, Loftus Street, Concord Western Sydney Lidcombe Oval, Church Street, Lidcombe
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CLUB SONG
THE ‘VARSITY’
Grads and undergrads and fellows, Gaudy profs in reds and yellows, Sing with lungs as tough as bellows To our ‘Varsity.
Some of us are mining, Some in arts reclining, More and more Attack the law And revel in its methods of refining; Some are fools and some are clever Faculties divide and sever, Still we all belong forever To our ‘Varsity.
Varied are the tastes of students, Varied our degrees of prudence, Very varied our amusements, At our ‘Varsity.
We shall soon be scattered, Friendships maybe shattered, Some, or all Will grope or crawl, And get up very knocked about and battered. Some are hung and some are married, Some for years in gaol have tarried, Still they are all members of the Same old ‘Varsity.
Up the Students!
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30 CLUB CONTACT DETAILS POINTS OF CONTACT
To ensure you are contacting the correct person at the Club with enquiries or issues please refer to the below Point of Contact information:
● All enquiries relating to the Grade Program - Michael Hodge
● All enquiries relating to the Colts Program - Chris Delooze
● All enquiries relating to the Women’s Program - Chris Delooze
● All Off-field related enquiries regarding - Events (match days, functions,player club nights), Marketing and Administration (kit, registration) – Kirsty Stevens
● All General Off-field related enquiries (medical insurance claims, payments, sponsors) – David Haigh
● All Medical enquiries - George Guyatt
● All Club Culture / Social Group / Leadership Group enquiries are to be directed through the Club Captain, who in turn will speak to the relevant person/s
● All Team Logistics related enquiries are to be directed through your Team Manager/s who in turn will speak to the relevant person/s. Contact details can be found on the SUFC website.
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32 SUFC STAFF
OFF FIELD STAFF
DAVID HAIGH KIRSTY STEVENS Executive General Manager Events & Marketing Manager 0421 200 825 0432 133 758 [email protected] [email protected] ON FIELD STAFF
MICHAEL HODGE CHRIS DELOOZE JOE HORN-SMITH Co- Coach/ Director of Rugby Director of Women’s Rugby Co-Coach 0413 824 677 0414 900 524 0450 940 793 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
GEORGE GUYATT CHRIS RUSSELL LIZZIE DONNELLY Head Physiotherapist Colts Physiotherapist Womens Physiotherapist 0434 380 382 0415 033 592 0481 336 706
DR NATHAN GIBBS LOU LOU STANLEY CHRIS MALONE Head Doctor Rehab Coordinator Director of Coaches 0412 245 554 0404 605 647 0401 968 447
33 COACHING STAFF
S&C STAFF
SAM PERVAN SHANE BALL LOU LOU STANLEY Head S&C Coach Colts S&C Coach Women’s S&C Coach 0407 161 840 0403 677 579 0404 605 647
1ST GRADE MICHAEL HODGE JOE HORN-SMITH 0413 824 677 0450 940 793 2ND GRADE RAYMOND HUDD RYAN BURGE 0451 984 287 0417 451 017
3RD GRADE & 4TH GRADE JAMES CATERSON CHARLES CARTER ALDY KING 0419 976 300 0416 113 876 0435 440 495
WOMEN CHRIS DELOOZE NATHAN FERGUSON CAMERON GRAY 0414 900 524 0424 617 482 0410 944 093
1ST COLTS TOBY L’STRANGE ADAM HILL 0421 052 750 0411 426 508
2ND COLTS PETE DELAVERE 0412 895 372
3RD COLTS EDDIE L’STRANGE BRANDON BOUMLEHEM 0402 278 041 0421 194 513
34 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
DAVID LYONS President 0404 550 029 [email protected]
MEGAN BARTLETT JUDE BOLTON JAMES DORNEY Vice President Vice President Vice President 0407 898 493 0401 004 124 0411 511 512 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
RAYMOND HUDD ANDREW MCNEE DR MARK SCHEMBRI Vice President Vice President Vice President 0451 984 287 0419 426 016 0416 219 368 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
ANGUS WILSON SERA NAIQAMA TOM OSBORNE Vice President Club Captain Club Captain 0427 449 336 0426 955 074 0467 681 948 [email protected] 35 UP THE STUDENTS!
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