COACHES, MANAGERS & PARENTS PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING;

Shinpads & soccer boots must be worn at all training & games
. Please ensure you are either early or on time to pick up your children. Committee members/coaches/managers are not responsible for your children after the conclusion of each training.

WET WEATHER

In wet weather you can telephone the coach in the afternoon of training (if necessary) to ask if training will be on (if it is raining at 2.30pm, the school will be notified of cancellation & children sent home on their usual bus). It is your responsibility to let your child know what to do in case it is raining & do not assume there will be someone there to look after them. Thank you in advance for your cooperation which will help keep our children safe.

Uniforms

(Full uniform must be worn at all matches). Shirts are provided by the Club. Some shorts & socks are available at either our canteen or the Bodalla School canteen. We would welcome the donation of second hand items such as shorts, boots, shinpads etc, in order to provide a clothing pool for families. Please give them to Kerrie.

Team Shirts

All players & parents are requested to take their teams’ shirts home for washing on a rotating basis & return them to their coach/manager on the following training day to ensure that those shirts will be available on time for the next competition game. PLAYERS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO KEEP SHIRTS FOR THE SEASON.

Competition Games

All the competition games are played on Sundays at the various venues & are only cancelled if the field is unplayable, not because the players may get wet. Normally the cancellation will be announced on the local radio stations as early as possible on the day of the game or contact your team Manager or Coach for information. Players should turn up at least 30-45 minutes before the game to give the coach/manager a chance to form a team, fill in the team sheet, h& out shirts etc.

The competition draw will be provided to coaches at a training session as soon as they become available. Some games may have to be played on Saturdays. Games for Under 6/7/8/9/10 are designed to encourage skill development & team play. There is no point score system & no competition table. Round Robin Days will be held. Half Time Drinks All players should bring their own drinks for the half time refreshment. Dehydration should not be underestimated. To enable coaches to talk to their players & keep them together, all the drinks should be kept in one location.

Setting up of fields for home games

For home games the fields need to be set up before the first games. Setting up starts one hour before the first game. Volunteers are required to put up the nets, flags, goals posts etc. The first teams on MUST help set up the fields & the last teams on MUST take down the nets, flags, goal posts etc. & return these to the clubhouse.

Association Meetings

These meetings are held every last Tuesday of the month at the Moruya Golf Club starting at 7.3Opm. These are attended by representatives of all clubs in the Eurobodalla competition. Any problems players or parents would like to raise with the Association MUST be taken through the Bodalla Club Secretary.

COACHES CODE OF PRACTICE

1. Provide quality supervision & instruction for all players.

2. Be familiar with & operate within the rules & spirit of the sport.

3. Ensure all players are correctly attired in official team uniform including:

# Boots #Shirts #Socks #Shinpads & No jewellery.

4. Ensure players wear boots & shinpads to training.

5. Ensure team shirts are not worn other than at official games.

6. Obtain appropriate qualifications & keep up to date with coaching practices & the principle of the development of young players.

7. Maintain harmony with team parents by either dealing with any difficulties or reporting to coaching coordinator.

8. Avoid arguments with officials. A sensible calm approach is always more rewarding for all concerned.

9. Protect all equipment issued by the Club.

10. Ensure the Club has approved any proposed changes to match times or venues.

11. You are responsible for on-the-field behaviour. Set a positive example to players & parents, your behaviour & comments should be constructive & supportive.

12. Be familiar with competition rules & regulations.

14. Difficulties with player’s behaviour are to be resolved as soon as possible & bought to the attention of the Club Board where necessary. Always endeavour to be constructive & positive in your dealings with players. The Club’s Player Disciplinary Code of Practice should be followed in the first instance.

15. Work with all players equally, developing skills & abilities as everyone has something to offer.

16. Importantly have fun, encourage fair play for all- ensuring equal time on & off the field for all players & for all junior players to have the opportunity to have a go at all positions, including goalie.

17. Provide players with your contact number.

 

MANAGERS CODE OF PRACTICE

1. Ensure all players are correctly attired in official team uniform including:

# Boots #Shirts #Socks #Shinpads & No jewellery.

2. Ensure players wear boots & shinpads to training.

3. Ensure all team shirts are kept together. Keep a record of who has custody of the shirts. Ensure team shirts are only worn at official games.

4. Maintain harmony with team parents by either dealing with any difficulties or reporting to coaching coordinator.

5. Cooperate with the coach at all times. The coach is responsible for on-the-field behaviour, you are both responsible for off-the-field behaviour.

6. Set an example to players & parents, your behaviour & comments should be positive & supportive.

7. Avoid arguments with officials. A sensible calm approach is always more rewarding for all concerned.

8. Protect all equipment issued by the Club.

9. Ensure all equipment is returned to the Club at the end of the season.

10. Be familiar with competition rules & regulations.

11. Monitor all equipment following games. Ensure your match ball is recovered after the match.

12. Ensure all match sheets are correctly filled out.

13. Difficulties with players behaviour are to be resolved as soon as possible & bought to the attention of the Club Board where necessary. The Club’s Player Disciplinary Code of Practice shall be followed in the first instance.

14. Importantly have fun, encourage fair play for all- ensuring equal time on & off the field for all players & for all junior players to have the opportunity to have a go at all positions, including goalie.

PARENTS CODE OF PRACTICE

1. Be supportive of all players, officials, coaches & managers. Without them your child would not be able to play soccer.

2. Set a good sporting example. Ours is a team game so encourage all players to do their best & congratulate all players for their efforts.

3. Avoid personal instructions to players. The coach is responsible for the team plan & would have advised the players. Your instructions could jeopardise the team plan. This applies at all times including immediately before any game & at halftime.

4. When it is your turn return all cleaned team shirts to the manager at training.

5. Ensure your child reports to the coach at least 30-45 minutes before all games. Advise the coach/manager if your child is unable to make it to training or TO the game. Ensure children are on time for training.

6. Ensure your child is wearing the full Club uniform at all official games including:

# Boots #Shirts #Socks #Shinpads & No jewellery.

7. Ensure your child wears boots & shinpads to training.

8. Remember your child is subject to the Club’s Player Disciplinary Code of Practice in instances of disobedience & poor behaviour.

9. Always be available at training & matches to care for & supervise your child. Request permission from the Coach or Manager if you want them to look after your child. Remember, children playing soccer requires a commitment from the parents to attend both training & matches.

10. Parents/carers not to leave children at training or game without informing/asking Coach/Manager.

11. Get involved at club level & help where possible. E.g. help with training, attend meetings, work in canteen etc. If we all do a little, makes it better for everyone.

PLAYERS CODE OF PRACTICE

1. Be familiar with all rules of soccer & play by them.

2. Learn to accept the decisions of coaches, managers & referees even if you do not agree with them at the time. Explain your concern to the coach or the manager at a convenient time.

3. Work equally hard both for yourself & the team. Both you & the team will benefit.

4. Cooperate with your Coach & Manager at all times. Sometimes they need to make difficult decisions for the benefit of the entire team.

5. Display respect to your opponents & encourage your team-mates to do the same. Be gracious losers & modest winners.

6. Recognise the support from your parents, coach, manager & others. You wouldn’t be playing soccer without them.

7. Ensure you are in full Club uniform at all official games including:

# Boots #Shirts #Socks #Shinpads & No jewellery.

8. Ensure you wear boots & shinpads to training.

9. Be good & follow the instructions of your Coach & Manager at all times. Disobedient players will be subject to the Club’s Player Disciplinary Code of Practice.

10. Most importantly enjoy the fun & fitness.

Player Disciplinary Code of Practice

Coaches & Managers have the right to discipline poor behaviour & disobedience as follows:

AT TRAINING

1 lap of the field.

10 minutes sitting on sideline.

No further training. Return player to parents. Half game suspension.

AT MATCHES

Half match suspension.

Return player to parents. No further play. Matter to be brought to the attention of the Club Board for consideration of further discipline.