UTS Australian Football Club

2017 Players Handbook

HARDNESS, INTEGRITY, RELENTLESS, DISCIPLINED, UNIFIED University of Technology Sydney Australian Football Club Established 2000 • Sydney AFL First Division Premiers 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2016 • Sydney Women’s AFL First Division Premiers 2016 • Sydney AFL First Division Reserve Grade Premiers 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008 • Sydney AFL Second Division Premiers 2000, 2002 • Sydney AFL Third Division Premiers 2012 • Sydney AFL Fourth Division Premiers 2014, 2016 • Sydney AFL Fifth Division Premiers 2015

TABLE OF CONTENTS

UTS AFC Mission Statement ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3

UTS AFC Key Strategies ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4

Club Profile ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5

2017 Committee ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 6

2017 Coaching / Leadership Group …………….…………………………………………………………………………………… 7

2017 Sponsors ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 8

Honour Board ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 9

Statistical History ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 14

Club Training ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 15

Club Rules and Standards ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 16

AFL NSW/ACT Code of Conduct ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 17

2017 Match Day Standards ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 18

2017 Match Day Duties ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 19

Memberships ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 20

Selection Policy ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 21

Injury Management ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 22

Social Calendar ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 23

UTS Fixtures ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 24

UTS Club Song ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 25

University of Technology Sydney Australian Football Club Established 2000 • Sydney AFL First Division Premiers 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2016 • Sydney Women’s AFL First Division Premiers 2016 • Sydney AFL First Division Reserve Grade Premiers 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008 • Sydney AFL Second Division Premiers 2000, 2002 • Sydney AFL Third Division Premiers 2012 • Sydney AFL Fourth Division Premiers 2014, 2016 • Sydney AFL Fifth Division Premiers 2015

MISSION STATEMENT

Our Purpose

The Bats and Shamrocks exists to be a place which enhances people’s lives by bringing AFL football and mate- ship together better than any other club in the Australia.

Our Vision

We will be the benchmark football club in Sydney with the best club culture in Australia.

The Bats and Shamrocks will be a place where people can learn the basics of AFL as well as play and succeed at the highest level. We will do this by creating a club culture which is based on professionalism, integrity, fun, focus and mate ship.

Our Strategy is Culture before Football. This will make us successful on and off the field.

You are a better footballer and a better person after spending time at the Bats.

Our Values

Our Culture is the most important aspect of the club.

Club Values

• Positive Talk - On and off the field AT ALL TIMES. Encourage your mates and lift them up with you. • Respect - For all players, officials and supporters of our Club and those we compete against. • Inclusiveness - Get around new players and make them feel welcome. Whether you’ve been at the Club for 5 years or 1 session, we are all striving toward the same common goal.

Playing Values • Hardness • Relentless • Unified • Discipline • Integrity

KEY STRATEGIES

How do we do it here?

The ongoing charter of Committee, Coaches & Leadership Group

1. “Run by the players for the players” – need to ensure a large part of the Committee are current players to ensure ownership & relevance of club strategy to the playing group.

2. First night of a new bat they are out the front of the group for introduction & welcome.

3. “Welcome to the Bats” from every existing player on someone’s first night.

4. “Find 5”after every drill as an ongoing principle.

5. Integration of the grades at training and wherever possible to ensure guys know each other and feel connected.

6. Monday night post-training and Saturday night post-game celebrations at the Bat Cave (Royal Oak Hotel).

7. All players must contribute to the Volunteer Roster.

8. No player payments.

9. We focus on the little things – small pieces of positive recognition and gratitude (i.e. Banners, Awards, Congratulatory Announcements) no matter how small.

10. Leaders are always integrating new Bats/Shamrocks quickly, spending time with new Bats/Shamrocks and proactively welcoming partners, families, non-playing mates and Past Players at social functions.

11. People are accepted by who they are as a person as opposed to their football ability.

12. Leaders are always talking about the club values and demonstrating why they are so important to who we are as a club.

13. The Social Calendar and participation in social functions is core to the Bats and Shamrocks.

14. Our Old Boys/Past Players network is uniquely important to us, so must be a focus.

CLUB PROFILE

Established 2000 Nickname The Bats & The Shamrocks Home Grounds Trumper Oval Cnr Glenmore Rd & Cascade St Paddington

Waverley Oval Bondi Road Waverley

Postal Address UTS AFC C-/ UTS Sport Office PO Box 3210 Broadway NSW 2007

Website www.utsafc.com.au

Email [email protected]

Club Patron Dr. Jeff Fitzgerald

Competitions Sydney AFL Premier Division Sydney AFL Division One Sydney AFL Division Two Sydney AFL Division Four Sydney AFL Division Five Sydney AFL Women’s Premier Division

Training Times Monday and Wednesday from 6:30pm (Men) Monday and Thursday from 6:30pm (Women)

Club House Royal Oak Hotel* 28 Bay Street, Double Bay

*Please note that the Royal Oak Hotel also host every Monday after training from 8:30pm & Match Day Presentations every Saturday from 7:00pm

2017 UTS AFC OFFICIALS

Position Name Phone Email

President Kaizaad Mehta 0415 672 145 [email protected]

Vice President John Ritchie 0415 219 087 [email protected]

Treasurer Hugh Perks 0422 192 514 [email protected]

Secretary Michael Houston 0421 885 358 [email protected]

Head of Football Operations Matt Rivett 0411 085 826 [email protected] Football Operations Matt Walkington 0423 364 120 [email protected] Football Operations Matt Warnock 0433 260 973 [email protected] Football Ops & Head of Women's

[email protected] Development Simone Faulkner 0431 400 196

Head of Strategy Mark Rigby 0403 823 157 [email protected] Head of Sponsorship Oliver Brecht 0406 977 290 [email protected]

Sponsorship (Procurement) Kelsey Thomas 0413 759 543 [email protected]

Social Events Caoidha Coughlan 0479 075 748 [email protected]

Social Events David Smith 0432 429 953 [email protected]

Social Events Katherine Solly 0437 650 726 [email protected]

Communications Brooke Wolski 0413 728 455 [email protected]

Communications Hayden Anderson 0421 475 568 [email protected]

Website Kate Grabowski 0421 258 345 [email protected]

UTS Liaison Carlin Rookes 0432 842 114 [email protected] Royal Oak Hotel Liaison James Caica 0410 447 938 [email protected]

Canteen Phil Anderson 0414 988 571 [email protected]

2017 UTS AFC COACHES

Position Name Phone Email

Head Coach Nic Fosdike 0433 347 524 [email protected]

Premier Assistant Hayden Anderson 0421 475 568 [email protected]

Div 1 Coach Adam van Der Veen 0438 448 652 [email protected] Div 1 Assistant Coach Div 2 Coach Brett Wylie 0425 205 647 [email protected]

Div 2 Coach Adrian Sibbick 0413 745 752 [email protected]

Div 4 Coach Damien Menzies 0405 606 044 [email protected]

Div 4 Assistant Coach John Ritchie 0415 219 087 [email protected]

Div 4 Assistant Coach Todd Thorn-Saville 0410 734 449 [email protected]

Div 5 Coach Steve Maguire 0404 486 499 [email protected]

Div 5 Coach Rhys Maconachie 0422 921 360 [email protected]

Shamrocks Coach Natalie Middleton 0418 593 201 [email protected]

Shamrocks Coach Vanessa Mayer 0412 826 233 [email protected]

Shamrocks Coach Carolyn Wood-Watson 0403 542 207 [email protected]

Player Development Coach George Harder 0400 828 636 [email protected]

2017 UTS AFC LEADERSHIP GROUP

Club Captains Men - Ben Moyle Women – Emma Treanor Senior Leaders ????????????????

2017 CLUB SPONSORS

MAJOR SPONSORS

PLATINUM SPONSORS

GOLD SPONSORS

SILVER SPONSORS

UTSAFC HONOUR BOARD

Premierships Sydney AFL First Division 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2016 Sydney AFL First Division Reserve 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008 Sydney AFL Second Division 2000, 2002 Sydney AFL Third Division 2012 Sydney AFL Fourth Division 2014, 2016 Sydney AFL Fifth Division 2015 Sydney AFL Women's AFL First Division 2016

Presidents Marty Lynch 2000 - 2002 John Colbert 2010 - 2011 Phil Burford 2003 - 2004 Scott Baker 2012 - 2013 Phil Allison 2005 - 2006 Nick Haslam 2014 Scott Baker 2007 - 2008 Justin Kurenda 2015 - 2016 Chris Nixon 2009 Kaizaad Mehta 2017 -

Club Coaches Todd Allison 2000 Michael Hosking 2010 - 2011 Rod Paech 2001 Daniel Lynch 2012 - 2013 Bill Vlahos 2002 Alan Kymantas 2014 Roger Moten 2003 - 2008 Nic Fosdike 2015 - Lachlan Buszard 2009

Club Captains Chris Betts 2000 - 2002 Alan Kymantas 2010 - 2011 Corey Beggs 2003 Hamish Turner & Tom Steinfort 2012 David Stock 2004 Tom Steinfort 2013 Alan Kymantas 2005 - 2006 Scott Tregoning 2014 Andrew Davis 2007 Ben Moyle 2015 - 2016 Liam Flanagan 2009

UTS AFC HONOUR BOARD Games Records Goals Records John Colbert 211 Andrew Thain 339 Dustin Teasdale 137 Andrew Davis 331 George Harder 137 Travis Paech 286 Travis Paech 132 George Capozzi 251 Anthony Leach 131 Todd Allison 211 Andrew Davis 128 Adrian Dragicevic 160 Alan Kymantas 119 Richard Benson 159 Nicholas Allardice 115 David Lavender 157 Daniel Ardu 114 Jon Bocking 149 Matthew Pell 114 Anthony Leach 142 Zac Jardine 113 George Capozzi 111

Life Members 2009 Martin Lynch 2011 Anthony Leach Alistair Pape 2012 George Harder Michael Symonds Simon Duguid Todd Allison 2013 Scott Baker David Slatter Simon Rabbit Rod Paech Chris Mintern Dan Ardu 2010 John Colbert Brett Wylie 2016 Shaun Silver

Clubman of the Year 2000 Martin Lynch 2009 Adrian Sibbick 2001 Chris Betts 2010 Luke McCormack 2002 Bill Smith 2011 Adrian Sibbick 2003 Brett Wylie 2012 Nino Williamson 2004 Warren Seeto 2013 Matt Rivett 2005 Scott Baker 2014 Matt Rivett 2006 Anthony Leach 2015 Matt Rivett 2007 Anthony Leach 2016 Matt Rivett 2008 John Colbert

UTS AFC HONOUR BOARD

Senior Grade Awards Leading Goal Year Coach Captain Best & Fairest Players' Player Kicker Finish Division 2000 Todd Allison Chris Betts Chris Betts Joshua Taylor Julian Clark First

2001 Rod Paech Chris Betts Luke White Randall Jacobon Adam Lennon Sixth

2002 Bill Blahos Chris Betts Michael White Todd Hutchison Ben Kingsley Ninth

2003 Roger Moten Corey Beggs Shane McGahan Shane McGahan Travis Paech Sixth

2004 Roger Moten David Stock Nick Gilbert Nick Gilbert Adam Lennon Fourth

2005 Roger Moten Alan Kymantas Andrew Davis Mark Frinsdorf Andrew Davis Runners Up

2006 Roger Moten Alan Kymantas Matt Mackay Matt Mackay Andrew Davis Premiers

2007 Roger Moten Andrew Davis Dustin Teasdale Dustin Teasdale Greg Walker Third

Andrew Davis / 2008 Roger Moten Drew Pearce Scott Hissey Scott Hissey Andrew Thain Premiers

2009 Lachlan Buszard Liam Flanagan Michael Atkinson Tim Wallace Tom Chadwick Premiers

2010 Michael Hosking Alan Kymantas Alan Kymantas Alan Kymantas Patrick Wilson Premiers

2011 Michael Hosking Alan Kymantas Tom Steinfort Tom Steinfort Andrew Davis Tenth Premier 2012 Daniel Lynch Tom Steinfort Mike Davis Scott Tregoning David Lavender Sixth Premier 2013 Daniel Lynch Tom Steinfort Tom Steinfort Tom Steinfort David Lavender Eighth Premier 2014 Alan Kymantas Scott Tregoning Joshua Maddox Joshua Maddox Adam Baker Tenth Premier 2015 Nic Fosdike Ben Moyle Joshua Maddox Joshua Maddox Daniel Breese Sixth Premier 2016 Nic Fosdike Ben Moyle Jai Lyons Jai Lyons Daniel Breese Third Premier

Reserve Grade Awards

Year Coach Captain Best & Fairest Players' Player Leading Goal Kicker Finish Division 2000 Leon Minervini Jon Tassone Jon Tassone Jon Tassone Mihalo Dekic Fourth

2001 John Fitzgerald No Appointment Steve Hair Steve Hair Heath Smith Sixth

Matt Pell / Adam 2002 Bill Goold No Appointment Sym Ferdinand Tim Duck Wedlock Seventh

2003 Jeremy Martin David Quarrell Steve Hair Steve Hair Heath Grosvenor Third

2004 Rohan Burdett David Quarrell Travis Paech Marty Airth Jared Wilson Premiers

2005 Jeremy Martin John Colbert Marty Airth Marty Airth Travis Paech Runners Up

Jeremy Martin / Warwick 2006 Andrew Christie John Colbert Aga Manhao Maughan Travis Paech Premiers

Jeremy Martin / John Colbert / 2007 Simon Duguid Charles Paltridge Chris Dean Chris Dean Andrew Thain Premiers

2008 Travis Paech John Colbert Andrew Morley Andrew Morley Phil Taylor Premiers

George Capozzi / 2009 Chris Mintern Ben Rundle David Lavender Ben Rundle Sean Fleming Runners Up

George Capozzi / Jacob Prince / 2010 Chris Mintern Phil Bredin Roch Hanmore Roch Hanmore Andrew Thain Runners Up

2011 James Barron Mathew Williams Shaun Silver Shaun Silver Richard Benson Fifth Div 1 2012 Andrew Christie Zac Jardine Sean McGuinness Sean McGuinness Richard Benson Fourth Div 1 Josh Davis / Harry 2013 Justin Kurenda Luke Trimboli Whiting Jacob Prince Mark Trewhella Third Div 1 2014 Ant Rosen Luke Trimboli Lucas Harry Liam Flanagan Harry Sleigh Third Div 1 2015 Andrew Christie Oliver Brecht Ed Williams Gavin Murray Ed Williams Second Div 1 2016 Ant Rosen Oliver Brecht Jack Macklin Jack Macklin Ed Williams Premiers Div 1

UTSAFC HONOUR BOARD

Third Grade Awards Leading Goal Year Coach Captain Best & Fairest Players' Player Kicker Finish Division Anthony Moss / 2001 Damian Woodards Anthony Moss Leigh Unger No Award Fourth

2002 Damian Woodards Anthony Moss Anthony Moss No Award Todd Allison Premiers

2003 Damian Woodards Marty Lynch Jeremy Hall Chris White Todd Allison Third

2004 Todd Allison George Harder Phil Allison Phil Allison Todd Allison Third

2005 David Quarrell Brett Wylie Andrew Christie Andrew Christie Julian Clark Fourth

2006 Paul Johnston Tobias Wilson Anthony Leach Anthony Leach Jack Valente Fourth

James Barron / 2007 Andrew Christie Chris Nixon Matthew Pine James Barron Chris Nixon Fifth

Brett Wylie / Adam van Der 2008 Nathan Eades Veen Nathan Eades Steve Neal Steve Neal Fifth

2009 Nathan Eades Zac Jardine Zac Jardine Anthony Leach Andrew Christie Runners Up

2010 Andrew Christie Nick Allardice John Colbert John Colbert David Beaton Third

2011 Andrew Christie Nick Allardice Steven Boyd Daniel Lazarus George Capozzi Third Div 3 2012 Justin Kurenda Nick Allardice Wes Woodman David Coffey George Capozzi Premiers Div 3 Brendon Pitt / 2013 Shayne McKenzie Mark Ayers Brad Teasdale Dustin Teasdale Nicholas Barrett Seventh Div 2 2014 Shayne McKenzie Nicholas Barrett Rodney Weeks Daniel Carmody Rodney Weeks Ninth Div 2 Luke McCormack / 2015 Will Field Andrew Langford Richard Fitzgerald Harry Sleigh Harry Sleigh First Div 3 Brett Wylie / Adrian 2016 Sibbick Nicholas Barrett Ed McConachy Ed McConachy Nicholas Barrett Tenth Div 2

Fourth Grade Awards Leading Goal Year Coach Captain Best & Fairest Players' Player Kicker Finish Division Damian Anthony Moss / 2006 Woodwards Anthony Moss Leigh Unger Matt Pine Jack Valente Fourth

2009 Ben Payne Darren McKenna Dan Caruana Rhys Henderson Sixth

2010 Brett Wylie Chris Hargraves David MacGee Alan Kelly Jono Bocking Fifth

Padraig Browne / 2011 Brett Wylie Will Field Rob Malcolm Padraig Browne Jono Bocking Fourth Div 4 2012 Brett Wylie Damien Menzies Dermot Lowry Dermt Lowry Adrian Dragicevic Second Div 4 Dremot Lowry / Todd Thorn - 2013 Brett Wylie Jon Whealans Saville John Ritchie Edward Taffa Third Div 4 Luke McCormack / Tyrone Burnet / 2014 Will Field Andrew Langford Tyrone Burnet Richard Fitzgerald James Hedrick Premiers Div 4 Damien Menzies / 2015 Adam van Der Veen Ben Green Adrian Reynolds Geoff Cohen Lucas Wesney Premiers Div 5 Damien Menzies / 2016 Adam van Der Veen Douglas Houston Tyrone Burnet Edward Taffa Edward Taffa Premiers Div 4

Fifth Grade Awards Leading Goal Year Coach Captain Best & Fairest Players' Player Kicker Finish Division 2012 George Harder Mark Winter Daniel Cutlack Daniel Cutlack Jono Bocking Fourth Div 5 2013 George Harder Mark Winter Brendan Limbrey Charles Legget Edward Taffa Third Div 5 2014 George Harder Mark Winter Phil Anderson Phil Anderson Andrew Cohen Eighth Div 5 R Maconachie / S Hains / P Anderson / M Winter / R 2016 Armstrong None Appointed Troy Ottens Daniel Ferreira Daniel Casarotto Third Div 5

Sydney AFL Awards

Year Award Recipient 2000 Sydney AFL Division Two Leading Goal Kicker Todd Allison 2000 Best on Ground Sydney AFL Division Two Grand Final Luke Russell 2003 Sydney AFL Division Two Leading Goal Kicker Todd Allison Christian 2004 Best on Ground Sydney AFL First Division Reserve Grade Grand Final Patterson 2004 McFarlane Medal Sydney AFL First Division Reserve Grade Best & Fairest Brian Cunnane 2005 Sydney AFL First Division Leading Goal Kicker Andrew Davis 2006 Best on Ground Sydney AFL First Division Reserve Grade Grand Final John Sharpe 2006 Best on Ground Sydney AFL First Division Grand Final Matt Mackay 2007 Sydney AFL First Division Reserve Grade Leading Goal Kicker Andrew Thain 2007 Best on Ground Sydney AFL First Division Reserve Grade Grand Final Lachlan Bishop 2007 McFarlane Medal Sydney AFL First Division Reserve Grade Best & Fairest Anthony Leach 2008 McFarlane Medal Sydney AFL First Division Reserve Grade Best & Fairest Phillip Taylor 2008 Sydney AFL First Division Reserve Grade Leading Goal Kicker Phillip Taylor 2008 Snow Medal Sydney AFL First Grade Best and Fairest Andrew Davis 2008 Best on Ground Sydney AFL First Division Reserve Grade Grand Final Shaun Silver 2008 Best on Ground Sydney AFL First Division Grand Final Scott Hissey 2009 Best on Ground Sydney AFL First Division Grand Final Tom Chadwick 2010 Sydney AFL First Division Leading Goal Kicker Patrick Wilson 2010 Best on Ground Sydney AFL First Division Grand Final Tom Steinfort 2010 Ken Ferguson Volunteer of the Year Award Anthony Leach 2012 Sydney AFL Division Four Leading Goal Kicker Adrian Dragicevic 2012 Best on Ground Sydney AFL Third Division Grand Final Simon Horan 2014 Best on Ground Sydney AFL Fourth Division Grand Final Heath Mitchell Todd Thorn- 2015 Best on Ground Sydney AFL Fifth Division Grand Final Saville 2016 Best on Ground Sydney AFL Fourth Division Grand Final Zac Thorneycroft 2016 Best on Grand Sydney AFL First Division Grand Final Joshua Moyle 2016 Sydney AFL Premier Division Leading Goal Kicker Daniel Breese 2016 Best on Ground Sydney Women's AFL Division 1 Grand Final Lara Hilmi 2016 Karen James Medal Sydney Women's AFL Division 1 Best & Fairest Carol Breen

UTS AFC STATISTICAL HISTORY

Records Against Opposition – probably remove. Too hard to track

Opponent Senior Grade Reserve Grade Third Grade Fourth Grade Fifth Grade P W L D P W L D P W L D P W L D P W L D Auburn ------4 1 3 - - - - - Balmain 3 - 3 - 4 4 - - 7 5 2 ------Blacktown ------4 2 2 ------Camden 2 2 - - 6 6 ------2 2 - - 3 2 1 - Campbelltown 4 4 ------6 6 ------Gosford ------3 1 2 - - - - - Holroyd Parramatta 18 13 5 - 25 22 3 - 47 40 7 - 12 12 - - 2 2 - - Illawarra/Wollongong 15 6 9 - 10 6 4 - 17 6 11 ------Macquarie University 17 15 2 - 24 16 8 - 21 18 3 - 9 4 5 - 1 1 - - Manly 27 18 9 - 30 19 11 - 8 8 - - 7 7 ------Maroubra ------5 3 2 - 1 - 1 - 3 2 1 - Moorebank/South West 10 7 2 1 9 8 1 - 14 8 6 - 6 3 3 - 3 2 1 - North Shore 5 3 2 - 3 1 2 - 2 2 ------Nor-West 10 8 2 - 13 13 - - 6 2 4 - 6 4 2 - - - - - Penrith/St Clair 13 12 1 - 15 12 3 - 25 14 11 - 8 3 5 - 2 2 - - Pennant Hills 6 4 2 - 1 1 - - 30 13 17 ------Southern Power/Cronulla 17 13 4 - 29 23 6 - 21 18 3 - 2 2 ------St George 4 - 4 - 2 2 ------Sydney Hills Eagles 6 4 2 - 4 4 - - 5 4 1 ------Sydney University 25 9 16 - 23 8 15 - 43 21 22 - 3 1 2 - 3 1 2 - UNSW/ES 15 7 8 - 14 8 6 - 29 12 17 - 7 5 2 - 2 - 1 1 Western Suburbs 6 5 1 - 4 4 - - 4 4 ------

Totals 203 130 72 1 216 157 59 0 294 186 108 0 70 45 25 0 19 12 6 1

2017 CLUB TRAINING

During the regular season training sessions are as follows:

• Whole Club - Every Monday night at Trumper Park from 6:30pm. • Senior Men’s Grades – Every Wednesday night at Bat & Ball Oval from 6:30pm • Lower Men’s Grades – Every Wednesday night at Trumper Par from 6:30pm • Shamrocks – Every Thursday night at Bat & Ball Oval from 6:30pm

Any changes to these arrangements will be communicated to the playing group via email, Facebook or the weekly newsletter sent on a Friday.

If you are unable to make a training session please contact your respective coach. It is unacceptable to miss a training session and not notify one of the senior coaches.

2017 club training singlets are compulsory and must be worn at every Wednesday night training session.

IMPORTANT NOTES

• Make sure you warm up before each session. This will be done as a group. If however, you are late you are required to do 2 full laps and stretches before joining the main group.

• If you have an injury, make sure you tell your coach and then see the trainers for treatment – ICE it after training (and/or matches) – Don’t put it off for later, it may be the difference between playing or not.

• Those players not training due to injuries are expected to attend training to receive medical treatment.

• Injured players will also be given rehabilitation programmes which they will work on during training nights away from the main group.

• Players leaving the ground for any reason during training MUST see the coach before doing so.

• When training is finished WARM DOWN. Do exactly as you warmed up. DON’T TAKE SHORT CUTS – Preventing injury is better than cure.

• Strong performance is reflective of a strong training ethic.

UTS AFC RULES AND STANDARDS

Respect

It is a privilege to play at this football club. That privilege comes with a series of responsibilities and expectations that go with being a UTS Bats player, particularly after the game whilst socialising with team mates and the wider community.

Remember at all times that you are a representative of the UTS Australian Football Club. Accept this responsibility and conduct yourself at all times in a manner that brings credit to yourself and the Club.

Obscene language and anti-social behaviour are totally unacceptable and simply will not be tolerated. Everyone socialising within the Club is doing so for the same reason – to have a good time! Please ensure that your behaviour does not have a negative impact on others.

Drug Policy

The Club has adopted a zero tolerance policy in relation to illicit drugs at social functions. This includes all post-match presentations as well as the Club’s marque events such as the annual Presentation night.

The Committee has resolved to take a strong stance on these matters and is prepared to take action against those who are not willing to comply with these policies.

The basic principle of respect dominates everything we do at the UTSAFC. Respect for the Club, respect for the coaches and committee members and respect for your fellow team mates. This is also extends to the facilities, equipment, intellectual property, change rooms and The Light Brigade Hotel.

Club Rules

Every player at the Club needs to know them, as they are integral to our success!

1. Inclusiveness – Welcome, support and embrace new players, family and friends into the Bats family. 2. Respect – All coaches, players, supporters, umpires and opposition. 3. Provide Help – Do your bit to help. This club is run by the players for the players. 4. Respect Club Property – Treat all club property with respect. If you’re the last one to use it, put it away! 5. Names – Get to know ALL players names… one club…all mates. After all training drills find five players and address them by name. 6. Punctuality – Arrive on time for training and games. Communicate with coaches if you’re late, unavailable or injured. 7. Be Involved – Experience and enjoy the best Club in Sydney. The more you put in, the more you will get out of it.

15 University of Technology Sydney Australian Football Club Established 2000 • Sydney AFL First Division Premiers 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2016 • Sydney Women’s AFL First Division Premiers 2016 • Sydney AFL First Division Reserve Grade Premiers 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008 • Sydney AFL Second Division Premiers 2000, 2002 • Sydney AFL Third Division Premiers 2012 • Sydney AFL Fourth Division Premiers 2014, 2016 • Sydney AFL Fifth Division Premiers 2015

UTS AFC RULES AND STANDARDS

Social Media & Social Media Usage Policy

We use Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to communicate to members and supporters. We have sponsors and a number of female supporters following us on social media. Anything that is offensive or tarnishes the clubs name or the AFL will NOT be tolerated and action will be taken against members in breach of this. This includes posting/commenting on the social medial accounts of the Club’s stakeholders such as (and not limited to) AFL, AFL Sydney (& associated pages), opposition Clubs and Local Government pages.

If you make a post that is considered in violation of the above policy, you will be contacted by a member of the committee.

The Bats official social media accounts are: • Facebook – ‘Like’ the UTS Bats Facebook page - http://www.facebook.com/UTSBatsAFC • Twitter – follow @UTSBats for all Bat tweets • Instagram – follow @UTSBats for all Bat Instagram posts

It is forbidden to use any UTS Bats communication/social media platform for: •Spam •Links to videos or websites which are not aligned to appropriate club communication •Offensive material (sexist, racist or inappropriate language – this includes the Bats Facebook page) •Jokes •Banter (which would be inappropriate for club sponsors to read) •Unapproved Advertising which is other than from Club Sponsors

The reach of the Bats social media network extends far and wide and includes sponsors, support staff and the UTS Sport office and as a consequence it is important that it is not abused.

16 University of Technology Sydney Australian Football Club Established 2000 • Sydney AFL First Division Premiers 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2016 • Sydney Women’s AFL First Division Premiers 2016 • Sydney AFL First Division Reserve Grade Premiers 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008 • Sydney AFL Second Division Premiers 2000, 2002 • Sydney AFL Third Division Premiers 2012 • Sydney AFL Fourth Division Premiers 2014, 2016 • Sydney AFL Fifth Division Premiers 2015

AFL NSW/ACT CODE OF CONDUCT

Players Code of Conduct

• Play by the rules – the rules of your Club and the laws of the game. • Attend training sessions and matches at times advised by the Club. If unable, for a valid reason to do so, players will inform the Club as soon, as is practical. • Act respectfully toward the officials and players of their own and opposing Clubs. • Respect and follow the directions of coaching staff, match and club officials. • Treat all players with respect, as you would want them to treat you. • Act respectfully towards match officials at all times. Abusive language is unacceptable. • Avoid individual or collective behaviour, which may reasonably be held by spectators to be offensive. • Avoid all acts likely to incite spectators to violence or disorder. • Make no detrimental statements in public (radio, television, print or electronic media) in respect to the performance of any match officials, players, or any policy decisions of the Club or the AFL Sydney. • Abide by the By-Laws, (Rules & Regulations) and the Competition Rules of the AFL Sydney. • Respect the facilities and equipment of their own and opposing Clubs. • Do not use remarks based on race, religion, gender or ability as many such comments are politically incorrect and it is your coach, team-mates, Club and family that are let down with such remarks. • Do not use information technology to make or post inappropriate comments against players, clubs, club officials, match officials or the League which is discriminatory or offensive. Information technology includes, but is not limited to, email, instant messaging, text messages, phone messages, digital images, website postings (including social media such as Facebook, Twitter and blogs).

Parents & Supporters Code of Conduct

• Remember that you are there for the participants to enjoy the game. • Encourage participation, but don’t force it. • Teach that enjoyment is more important than winning. • Never ridicule mistakes or losses Supporters are there to support not downgrade. • Lead by example and respect all players, coaches, umpires, administrators and spectators. Physical or verbal abuse will not be tolerated. • Recognise all volunteers who give up their valuable time. • Never publicly criticise umpires, rather raise personal concerns with club officials in private • Do not use remarks based on race, religion, gender or ability as many such comments are politically incorrect and it is your coach, team-mates, Club and family that are let down with such remarks. • Respect the facilities and equipment of their own and opposing Clubs. • Do not engage in physical and/or verbal intimidation, abuse or conduct toward any player, official, umpire or supporter. Such actions are totally unacceptable. • Condemn the use of violence in any form, whether it is by spectators, coaches, officials or players. • Abusive language is unacceptable.

17 University of Technology Sydney Australian Football Club Established 2000 • Sydney AFL First Division Premiers 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2016 • Sydney Women’s AFL First Division Premiers 2016 • Sydney AFL First Division Reserve Grade Premiers 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008 • Sydney AFL Second Division Premiers 2000, 2002 • Sydney AFL Third Division Premiers 2012 • Sydney AFL Fourth Division Premiers 2014, 2016 • Sydney AFL Fifth Division Premiers 2015

2017 MATCH DAY STANDARDS

ATTIRE All players are required to wear the UTS Bats/Shamrocks club polo shirt to and from the venue.

TIMING On match days all players selected are to report to the match venue at the nominated report time, this will be set when teams are sent out via the Bats yahoo email. As a general rule, the report time is 90 minutes prior to the first bounce.

There are no excuses for being late. Allow yourself sufficient travel time. “Stuck in traffic” or “I couldn’t find the ground” are not excuses. That is simply a sign of inadequate preparation.

After the game – stay as a team, enjoy a drink & something to eat and watch the proceeding Bats game for at least a quarter. However it is preferred that you stay for the entire game.

KEY POINTS The pre-game meeting will occur after half time of the previous game.

Players must have all their strapping completed before the main team meeting. There are no excuses. Arrive at the ground early enough so that you don’t put yourself under unnecessary time pressure.

THE BASICS On match day get the basics right. Don’t forget your boots, socks, shorts and mouthguard.

Present yourself in the right condition to play your best footy. Players who show up not ready to play do nothing more than display a lack of commitment to their own game and a lack of respect for both the Club and their team mates.

Prepare yourself for the game in your own individual way but remember to be mindful of others in their preparation.

POST-MATCH CELEBRATIONS Following each game the post-match presentations will be held at 7:00pm at the Royal Oak Hotel, Double Bay. The presentations offer the opportunity to not only recognise the day’s best players from the respective matches, but to get to know each other. Particularly for those not from Sydney, the Bats are a family away from home.

It’s important that all players attend presentations and support their team mates. We celebrate wins together and stick together after a loss.

18 University of Technology Sydney Australian Football Club Established 2000 • Sydney AFL First Division Premiers 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2016 • Sydney Women’s AFL First Division Premiers 2016 • Sydney AFL First Division Reserve Grade Premiers 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008 • Sydney AFL Second Division Premiers 2000, 2002 • Sydney AFL Third Division Premiers 2012 • Sydney AFL Fourth Division Premiers 2014, 2016 • Sydney AFL Fifth Division Premiers 2015

2017 MATCH DAY DUTIES

SUPPORT YOUR MATES Match day is more than simply playing your game. It’s also about supporting your mates and that support comes in the form of MATCH DAY DUTIES. It doesn’t matter what grade you play, throughout the season you will be called upon to goal umpire, run the boundary, run water, man the canteen, assist with the timekeeping, or running the scoreboard.

The Leadership Group will nominate players for duties each Friday before a game. Once notified, it is your responsibility to ensure you fulfil that duty. If circumstances at the time mean that you can’t fulfil your duty for whatever reason, then it is your responsibility to find someone else to cover you. It isn’t acceptable to just ignore your responsibility. This is not what the club is about and not what it has been built upon, help out a mate!

The Club operates at its best when everybody does their bit!

Remember that it is a club run BY THE PLAYERS FOR THE PLAYERS!

Requirements for Match Day Duties

Some match day duties have specific requirements set by Sydney AFL that we need to comply with.

•WATER RUNNER must be wearing runners (bare foot or thongs are not acceptable), Bats Shorts and Blue water runner shirt (found in team gear bag) •COACH RUNNER must be wearing Runners & Florescent Pink Bats Runners’ Shorts & Shirt. •GOAL UMPIRE must be noting the scores for both teams and confer with other Goal Umpire at each break. It is also required that Flags are used when there is a score at either end. •BOUNDARY UMPIRE must be wearing runners, Bats Shorts, and Club Polo or Training Singlet and have a whistle. •TIMEKEEPER (Div 1 – Div 5) needs to set the clock to 22 minutes with no time on. From here, your main job is to keep track of the scores for both teams, then confer with Goal Umpires and Scoreboard Operator at each break. •TIMEKEEPER (Premier Div) has separate roles for home and away games. • For HOME games: the timekeeper is in charge of the clock, which is set to 20 minutes PLUS time on. The clock stops when: • The ball exits the field of play (out of bounds, out on the full, goal is kicked – only when goal umpire signals). Time starts again when the ball is entered into the field of play (I.e. when the ruck men tap the ball). • The umpire blows time on. Start time again when the umpire blows whistle again. • For AWAY games: the timekeepers primary role is to keep track of the scores for both teams, then confer with Goal Umpires and Scoreboard Operator at each break.

19 University of Technology Sydney Australian Football Club Established 2000 • Sydney AFL First Division Premiers 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2016 • Sydney Women’s AFL First Division Premiers 2016 • Sydney AFL First Division Reserve Grade Premiers 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008 • Sydney AFL Second Division Premiers 2000, 2002 • Sydney AFL Third Division Premiers 2012 • Sydney AFL Fourth Division Premiers 2014, 2016 • Sydney AFL Fifth Division Premiers 2015

2017 CLUB MEMBERSHIPS

The club will be offering two options for playing memberships in 2017:

OPTION 1 - Full Membership EARLYBIRD $350.00 (Mens) / $295.00 (Womens) Full Membership $375.00 (Mens) / $320.00 (Womens)

Conditions • Earlybird offer available until Tuesday 28 February 2017. • This membership allows you to play in any grade in 2017. • You will receive club shorts and socks. • Upgraded Platinum AFL Insurance Package. • Physio supplies and services for all training and match day. • You will not be selected for any team from round one if you have not payed your club membership in full or you have not made a membership payment arrangement with the Club Treasurer. No exceptions will be made.

OPTION 2 - UTS Student $150.00*

Conditions • *$150 refundable at the end of the season if the player has made them selves available for selection for at at least 10 games. • Only for UTS Students. You must email your Student ID to [email protected] to be eligible. • Same conditions as Full Membership

20 University of Technology Sydney Australian Football Club Established 2000 • Sydney AFL First Division Premiers 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2016 • Sydney Women’s AFL First Division Premiers 2016 • Sydney AFL First Division Reserve Grade Premiers 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008 • Sydney AFL Second Division Premiers 2000, 2002 • Sydney AFL Third Division Premiers 2012 • Sydney AFL Fourth Division Premiers 2014, 2016 • Sydney AFL Fifth Division Premiers 2015

PLAYING AT THE Bats & Shamrocks

REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS All UTS AFC players will need to have met the following requirements to be eligible for selection. 1. Contact details completed on the UTS ‘New Player Registration Form’.

2. Confirmation that the player is entered into Teamsnap system & group email and is receiving official club communication including Teamsnap weekly request for availability.

3. Clearance form completed if previous played for another AFL club. Note that you will be contacted via email/text for your confirmation to process a transfer/clearance.

5. Registration Subs have been paid.

6. Uniform (Shirt, shorts & socks) have been collected from Football Operations.

SELECTION TIMING Team Selections are emailed on Friday. Please ensure you are subscribed to the Bats newsletter

SELECTION GUIDELINES In order of priority: • Players must be financial members of the UTS AFC for season 2017.

• Players will be selected in the position/team that the coaching group believe will make our sides as strong as possible to beat our opposition.

• Players that attend training or can give good reason for missing the odd session.

• Players who give club support (I.e. involved in match day duties).

• Rotation of the lower grades playing group so that all registered players are given a game. Whilst we cannot ensure everyone gets a game every week, we do try to ensure players in the lower grades are given an even amount of game time. This includes selection in the Greens vs Blacks games.

N.B. The Senior Coaching group may exercise their discretion when selecting teams that can override points 3-5. If you do have any questions or concerns regarding selections, please speak directly to the Leadership Group and/or the coaching group. Above all, we want our club to be transparent regarding any issues that arise during the year.

21 University of Technology Sydney Australian Football Club Established 2000 • Sydney AFL First Division Premiers 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2016 • Sydney Women’s AFL First Division Premiers 2016 • Sydney AFL First Division Reserve Grade Premiers 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008 • Sydney AFL Second Division Premiers 2000, 2002 • Sydney AFL Third Division Premiers 2012 • Sydney AFL Fourth Division Premiers 2014, 2016 • Sydney AFL Fifth Division Premiers 2015

TEAM COMMUNICATIONS - TEAMSNAP All current players are added to the Club’s Teamsnap group. Teamsnap is the mail application used by the coaches and committee for communicating important messages about training times and locations, wet weather alternatives and other important club updates. Teamsnap also allows players to note their availability for games. Players must input their availability each Tuesday for the upcoming weekend’s game. Please ensure you keep your availability updated to ensure any confusion with the coaches. If you have not been added to Teamsnap please email [email protected]

TEAM COMMUNICATIONS – FACEBOOK GROUPS Other than the Bats main Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/UTSBatsAFC there is a private Facebook group set up specifically for communication to current players. Either search ‘UTS Bats & Shamrocks Players Group’ or goto www.facebook.com/groups/UTSAFCPlayers to join.

There are also unique groups for each grade/team that are administered by the respective coaches. Please contact your coach if you have not been added to the group

NEWSLETTER – TRUMPER TIMES During the regular season a weekly newsletter ‘Trumper Times’ will be produced and sent out on Fridays to the broader Bats network. The newsletter will contain information about upcoming games including team selections), sponsor information and other current information.

To have items included in the newsletter such as selling goods, advertising for flatmates/apartments or employment opportunities please email [email protected]

If you are not receiving the newsletter please email [email protected]

22 University of Technology Sydney Australian Football Club Established 2000 • Sydney AFL First Division Premiers 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2016 • Sydney Women’s AFL First Division Premiers 2016 • Sydney AFL First Division Reserve Grade Premiers 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008 • Sydney AFL Second Division Premiers 2000, 2002 • Sydney AFL Third Division Premiers 2012 • Sydney AFL Fourth Division Premiers 2014, 2016 • Sydney AFL Fifth Division Premiers 2015

INJURY MANAGEMENT POLICY

The Club has an established arrangement with Bats supporters Jason Theobold & Loretta Grace of Anzac Parade Physiotherapy to cover injury management in 2017. All injuries that require further treatment must be reported to Anzac Parade Physiotherapy. A weekly injury register will be copiled and each Monday that list will be sent to the coaches to advise them of each player’s injury situation.

It is important that all players report injuries. If you require physiotherapy for any injuries sustained on the weekend, please contact Anzac Parade Physiotherapy.

Anzac Parade Physiotherapy is located at: Shop 1 243 Anzac Parade Kingsford, NSW P: 02 9313 8474 Email: [email protected] Website: www.anzacparadephysiotherapy.com.au Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Anzac-Parade-Physiotherapy-474813892698567/

All players should mention they are with the Bats/Shamrocks when making an appointment. DICOUNTS??

In your email describe the injury, its severity and the treatment that has been recommended. Whilst you’re free to seek such treatment, it is preferable that all treatment be conducted through Anzac Parade Physiotherapy to enable accurate records to be maintained.

23 University of Technology Sydney Australian Football Club Established 2000 • Sydney AFL First Division Premiers 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2016 • Sydney Women’s AFL First Division Premiers 2016 • Sydney AFL First Division Reserve Grade Premiers 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008 • Sydney AFL Second Division Premiers 2000, 2002 • Sydney AFL Third Division Premiers 2012 • Sydney AFL Fourth Division Premiers 2014, 2016 • Sydney AFL Fifth Division Premiers 2015

2017 UTS AFC SOCIAL CALENDER

1. Eakin McCaffery Cox Trivia Night – Friday March 24 @ Paddington RSL

2. Ladies Day – Saturday May 6th @ Trumper Park Oval

3. Bats Ball – Saturday July 1. Venue TBC

4. Past Players & Family Day – Saturday August 12. TBC

5. Finals Lunch – Date and Venue TBC

6. Best & Fairest Night – Date TBC @ Paddington RSL

7. Bats and Shamrocks Footy Trips – October (exact Dates TBC)

More concise details will be circulated for these events closer to the date of these set events. Do check the UTS AFC website at www.utsafc.com for more information. There will also be a lot of email/facebook communication regarding the social events throughout the year.

It is highly important for all players to attend the majority of these events. • They are memorable and enjoyable events • These events provide a vehicle for all players, family, and friends to connect to the wider club. • These events provide a key source of revenue for the club. Without adequate attendance at these events, the club cannot survive.

2017 UTS AFC Fixtures

UTS BATS CLUB SONG

(To the tune of The Ants Go Marching In)

The UTS Bats won again today HOORAY, HOORAY We proved that we’re the better side TODAY, TODAY

We knocked ‘em down, we drank their blood And then we rubbed them in the mud We’ll be Victors in 2017

They’ve never seen a team like us BEFORE, BEFORE When we get down we get back up and FIGHT SOME MORE

Around the ground and through the sky The Bats are always flying high We’ll be Victors in 2017

UTS SHAMROCKS CLUB SONG

(To the tune of The Wolfe Tones song – Rock on Rockall)

Oh rock on Shamrocks We’ll never fall We’ll surely beat them all

With the skill and flare Of every player That answers Shamrocks call

May the Pride always stay in your heart And the PASSION IN YOUR EYES

And we’ll do our best To beat the rest And Party on all night