SAINTS HOCKEY CLUB INC. 81 Windarra Street Woree, PO Box 440 Cairns 4870 "We may not be Angels, but we are Saints"

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1 SAINTS HOCKEY CLUB INC. 81 Windarra Street Woree, PO Box 440 Cairns 4870 "We may not be Angels, but we are Saints" Welcome to Saints Hockey for 2011 The Saints Committee welcomes you to the club and thanks you for your time in participating in the 2011 season. The following information is current as at 10 February SAINTS COMMITTEE Position Name Contact Details Phone Mobile President Tim Anderson (w) Secretary Jodi Newsam Treasurer John Roberts (w) Registrar Caroline Witter Committee John Coyle Committee Daryl Doolan Committee John Ward (w) Committee Coaching Peter Swain Director Junior Coordinator Velina Veivers School Coordinator Jenny Wienert (MOGC & St Josephs) School Coordinator Jennifer Hardy & (OLHOC) Kylie McArthur School Coordinator Michele Gauci (St Francis Xavier) School Coordinator Kylie Langtree (St GM) School Coordinator Michele Annison (St Theresa) St Monicas College Bron Kelly Representative to Umpires Assoc. Scott Kalac Page 1 of 7

2 TRAINING VENUE AND TIME FOR THE START OF THE 2011 SEASON Seniors Training (Div 4 (ie U16) and higher) is held at the Club's facilities at Windarra Street on Wednesdays from about 6 pm to 7.30 pm (until advised otherwise by team coaches). All U8, 10, 11 and 13 teams (boys and girls) train at times specified by the coach of each relevant team. Training at CHA 'Turf & Grass Training Fees' will apply for CHA facilities with money collected paid to CHA. Saints has been allocated Tuesdays half the field from 4.30 to 6 pm for Juniors (usually taken up only by U16s from 5 to 6 pm), and full field Reserve Grade and Classics from 7.30 to 9 pm. SOME NECESSARY ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS: 1. Registration with Cairns Hockey Association (CHA) is required for any player to be insured. All information on the registration form must be completed for the insurance to be valid. 2. If you are a new player to the Saints Hockey Club, please present either your birth certificate or a passport for proof of age (see the club registrar (Caroline Witter) for Registration/Medical Insurance forms). 3. CHA COSTS a. Payment of CHA fees may be made direct to CHA or through the Club (make sure you receive and retain a receipt). b. There will be "Turf & Grass Training Fees" for all teams for use of CHA facilities (collected by the Team Manager and paid to CHA via the Club). c. There will be Game Fees for all teams (except U 8s) (collected by the Team Manager and paid to CHA). 4. Club fees are payable direct to Saints (make sure you receive and retain a receipt). 5. All coaches, managers and administrators (ie Junior Coordinator Position) dealing with children are required to hold a Blue Card. This is a requirement of the State Government and it is encumbent on the individual to hold the necessary certification. Inquiries may be made direct to Cairns Hockey Association or to Saints Registrar or President. Page 2 of 7

3 USEFUL INFORMATION SOURCES The club website is provided at no direct cost to our members, through a Hockey Australia association wide provider that is funded by revenue from our collective membership fees and sponsorships. There is not a direct web address for the Saints Web site. Rather it is located through going to the CHA site ( and clicking on the link to Saints. There are other pathways to Saints website site such as via or via the Hockey Australia website (click on Hockey Net) and follow the links. CHA forms, CHA Fees and CHA Calander may be found directly on the CHA website ( EQUIPMENT Through a combination of club fees, sponsorship, fund raising and grants Saints has been able to provide team equipment for all teams. For all grades the player is responsible for providing their own hockey stick, shoes, socks, shorts and safety equipment. For the most, Team Game Shirts are provided by Saints through the Team Manager. At the end of the season the Team Manager is required to return the clean shirts to Saints. The exception to the above occurs for some under age teams, wherein school sports uniforms are used. In the case of goalies, Saints provides the equipment for the most for all ages (where the equipment is needed U8s do not have the need). The exception to this approach is in the case of Senior teams, where it is often the case that goal keeping equipment is provided by and owned by the player. Where the player provides and maintains their own goalie equipment Saints gives consideration (on a case by case basis) to provide financial support to this player. In these circumstances, the player should approach their Team Manager who will bring the matter to the attention of the Saints Committee for attention and resolution. The Team Manager is responsible for the equipment provide by Saints. It is expected that the gear will not need replacing during the year (with each kit intended to be functional at the season outset). Wherein replacement goalie equipment is required, the Team Manager should inform a Committee Member who will decide on the action to take. Normal practice is that often spare parts exist and can be utilized, however, in other cases new gear is required and the replacement gear can be purchased at Just Hockey shop (at CHA fields). At the end of the season the Team Manager is required to return the equipment to Saints, recording any replacement requirements and giving this record to the Saints Equipment Coordinator. Page 3 of 7

4 Saints clothing as follows is available for purchase from the Club. Pre season the clothes will be available for sale from the Saints Club House on Wednesday nights - just before and after 6 pm (during training) - from Marisa Anderson. Once the season starts - the arrangement to get clothing is made through the Team Manager (who presents firm orders to a Saints Committee member). Costs are presented below. Item Price 2011(Subject to Change) Socks $10 Male and Female Walk Out Shirts $35 ESTIMATE ONLY Female Skirts $40 Female Bike Pants $35 Male Shorts $30 Some stock is held over each year, however, it is cost prohibitive to retain a complete range of items. The timely supply of clothing is reliant on a collective effort (commencing with the purchaser) and then the location of the manufacturer. For certain items, delivery times can extend to 3 months or more post submission of order. Orders therefore should be raised as soon as possible at season commencement, to avoid disappointment. Price changes can occur due to manufacturing and our transport costs. FEES (CLUB and CHA) During pre-season organisation it is normal for Club fees to be paid to the Registrar (Caroline Witter). Once teams have organized and training has commenced, your Team Manager will administer payment of fees. It will not be possible to take the field wherein CHA and/or Club fees have not been paid by the due date. The Team Manager is accountable for ensuring all CHA and Clubs Fees are paid before a player takes the field. The Team Manager has no discretion whatsoever in regards to a player taking the field wherein fees are owing. Page 4 of 7

5 Saints Club fees are payable (cash or cheque made out to Saints Hockey) before the first round of games for Seniors and Juniors respectively. Players will not be permitted to take the field unless CHA and Saints Club fees are paid. In special circumstances progressive repayment arrangements can be made through direct consultation with the Saints Treasurer (John Roberts). Age Group 2011 Club Fee CHA Turf Fees (training) 1 U 8 $20 Usually junior teams do not train on the Turf. Where they do, a fee is payable to CHA U10 $35 U11 $35 U13 $50 Senior $80 $80 1. Saints is required to collect fees from its members who train on the CHA Turf and Grass. This money is in addition to Game Fees (game fees being collected each week at the time of playing). Invariably there is a shortfall in money that is collected from players and the amount owing (on an annual basis in the order of $4000). This shortfall is paid by Saints to CHA. The money that is used for this shortfall comes from a variety of sources including sponsorships, raffle money and fund raising undertaken by members of Saints. CHA FEES & REBATE SCHEME Refer to CHA 2011 Fees & Charges Form for details (see CHA website). A Rebate Bonus scheme is offered and administered by CHA (see CHA website). We wish all the best in your 2011 season and hope it is a successful one. Page 5 of 7

6 TEAM COACHES, MANAGERS AND SPONSORS Team Coach Manager Sponsor Name Phone Name Phone Name Phone SENIOR Vets Men Vets Women Classic Men Classic Women Reserve Men Reserve Women Div 1 Men Div 1 Women Div 3 Men Div 3 Women Div 4 Women Page 6 of 7

7 Team Coach Manager Sponsor Name Phone Name Phone Name Phone U13 Boys U 13 A Girls U 13 C Girls U 11 Boys U 10 A Girls U 10 B Girls U8 Boys U 8 A Girls U 8 B Girls Page 7 of 7