Indoor Soccer Information Pack

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1 Welcome to the YMCA at UNSW Fitness and Aquatic Centre Thank you for choosing the YMCA indoor sports competitions. All of our competitions are professionally run and SERIOUSLY FUN. Our sports competitions focus on fun, fairness and participation. We use great facilities and umpires and offer the latest in online draws, results and fixtures. This document contains all the information in regards Night time Futsal competitions on offer and includes a team nomination form. THREE EASY STEPS TO REGISTER 1. Read this form; 2. Fill in the team nomination form with all players contact details and send back to us; 3. a. Pay the team registration fee of $731 upfront b. Pay $250 to secure your team`s spot and pay the remainder $481 by week 4 of the competition. Failure to pay the outstanding amount by week 4 may disqualify your team from the comp; - Individual applications will be assigned to a team. An appointed team captain should then organise payment for the team - Behavioural contract can be completed before your first game. All players are required to read and sign TEAM REGISTRATION Only players who appear on the team sheet with their signature will be eligible to play. Teams are responsible for updating player details throughout the season. A maximum of 10 players per team can be registered at a time. Corner of High Street, Kensington NSW 2052

2 SEASON DATES/TIMES Time: Wednesday Nights: 7.00pm pm (Men`s Division 1 & Division 2) Thursday Nights: 7:00pm 10:00pm (Men s open & Mixed open) Competition starts: 12 th April & 13 th April 2017 Duration: 12 Weeks (including finals fixture). Please note: games will be played on State of Origin nights. Please see the draw for exact dates. Draw will be released prior to competition commencement. All competitions will have 2 weeks of finals series with top 4 teams playing the finals fixture. TEAM CAPTAIN A team captain must be nominated on the team nomination form. In the event of a forfeit or any correspondence, the team captain will be contacted by the Centre. It will be the responsibility of the team captain to pass all correspondence onto their team players. The team captain alone is responsible for organising game fees from his team mates and pay his/her team registration fee in full upfront or by week 4 of the competition, if a deposit was paid. Duration of Games 2 x15 minute halves* * The referee will start the clock at the designated game time and teams are expected to field a team at such time. If a team is not ready to play, 1 goal will be awarded to the present team every 2 minutes. If the team does not turn up to play within 10 minutes of the starting game time, the game will be deemed a forfeit and a 5-0 score will be awarded to the present team with an additional 3 competition points. Competition Points Win = 3 points Draw = 1 points Loss = 0 point Team forfeiting = 0 point Team forfeited against = 3points WEBSITE YMCA UNSW uses FIXI Sports Management system, get the smartphone APP Sport Fix to see your results and standings available at the App Store for Apple and Android devices.

3 UNIFORMS All players in each team must wear like colored matching numbered jerseys. Goalkeepers must wear a different color shirt to distinguish them from their team. All players must wear shin pads and long socks that cover the entire shin pad. All players must wear permanent shirt numbers on the back of their shirt. FORFEITS There will be no refunds for game fees paid when your team misses a game due to a forfeit. The timeslot of your game time will be available for your team to use the court to train in lieu of refunding game fees. Forfeits require at least 24 hours notice by phone. Insufficient notice will result in a $60 fine. Three registered players are required to take the court. If you cannot field a team, let UNSW know ASAP and we can attempt to arrange friendlies. In that case, the game will be registered as a forfeit but no team misses a game. If 3 or more games are forfeited throughout the season, that team will not be allowed to register for the next season s competition unless a vacancy still exists after all other expressions of interest are placed. BORROWING PLAYERS A Team may only borrow maximum of (2) registered player under the following circumstances: 1. If a team can only field (3) players on the court, then (2) registered player maximum can be borrowed making a total of (5) players on the court 2. Teams cannot borrow other registered players if there are already (5) 3. Borrowed players CANNOT be subbed off and on during the game 4. You may NOT borrow any players from divisions above your own e.g. CANNOT borrow Div 1 player for Div 2 game FINALS SERIES Teams will play 2 weeks of finals/playoffs for all competitions A player must have played 5 games with the team to be eligible to play finals, signed on the scoresheet weekly Players cannot be borrowed for finals; Only registered players who appear on the team sheet are eligible to play. COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE Teams wanting to register a complaint about another player, team, umpire or center staff can submit a written complaint to the sports competitions coordinator directly via. All complaints will be reviewed and dealt with in a professional and private manner. PLEASE NOTE: That this is the correct way in registering a complaint, teams failing to comply with this and confronting umpires, players or staff if they are involved may receive suspensions or dismissal from the competition. PENALTIES Red Card (e.g. Handball denying obvious goal scoring opportunity, violent or aggressive conduct) = Automatic 1 match suspension (Pending referee report more weeks may apply. Referees have the ability to eject any player and or spectators acting outside the Centre code of conduct) Yellow card = Caution/warning (2 consecutive yellow cards during a match will result on a red card and eviction from the match

4 PLAYER / COACH, MANAGER / SPECTATOR CONDUCT The YMCA bases our player, coach, manager and spectator conduct on our four core values. These are honesty, caring, respect, responsibility and safety. Honesty All borrowed equipment must be returned to centre staff All players must be registered prior to taking the court Caring Should your team encounter a problem with the opposition, a referee or a spectator please approach the Court Supervisor immediately. This approach should be made in a polite manner by the team manager or coach. Addressing the situation during the game will provide the best opportunity to rectify any problems. Should you feel that your complaint is not dealt with in a satisfactory manner by game night staff, please contact the Centre Manager Management has the right to abandon games for safety of players, officials & spectators Teams can request management or front desk staff to watch their game as an independent witness Respect At no time will aggressive, insulting or dangerous behaviour be tolerated No swearing, disrespecting behaviour or comments indirectly on court, or directly towards players/officials/spectators/complex staff Use of derogatory language based on gender, race or impairment will result in dismissal from the competition No spitting within the complex whatsoever The referee will have the final call and must be shown respect at all times All players/coaches will respect the direction of YMCA NSW staff at all times Responsibility Players/spectators must not be under the influence of any alcoholic or drug substances or furthermore bring such substances onto the premises ALL Player/Coach/Manager/Spectators who fail to abide by Competition Rules will receive a team fine of a minimum value of x1 game fee being deducted from the team s deposit, and may face suspension from participating in any competition and / or attending the complex It is the responsibility of the captain/coach/manager to ensure players are signed in on the team sheet prior to every game Complex staff will record all infringements and notify players involved should this occur Safety Comply with Work Health and Safety protocols and ensure a safe environment is maintained for customers and staff Personal injury insurance is the responsibility of the individual for players in social sport

5 UNSW Fitness & Aquatics Centre Indoor Soccer Registration Form Code of Behaviour This template Code of Behaviour aims to set out the minimum standards for anyone involved in sport. It should apply when playing, training or taking part in club sanctioned activities. Act within the rules and spirit of your sport Promote fair play over winning at any cost Encourage and support opportunities for people to learn appropriate behaviours and skills Support opportunities for participation in all aspects of the sport Treat each person as an individual Show respect and courtesy to all involved Respect the rights and worth of every person, regardless of their age, race, gender, ability, cultural background, sexuality or religion Respect the decisions of officials, coaches and administrators Wherever practical, avoid unaccompanied and unobserved one-on-one activity (when in a supervisory capacity or where a power imbalance exists) with people under the age of 18 Display appropriate and responsible behaviour in all Interactions Display responsible behaviour in relation to alcohol and other drugs Act with integrity and objectivity, and accept responsibility for your decisions and actions Ensure your decisions and actions contribute to a safe environment Ensure your decisions and actions contribute to a harassment-free environment Do not tolerate abusive, bullying or threatening behaviour Athletes Give your best at all times Participate for your own enjoyment and benefit Play by the rules and show respect for other players, coaches and officials. Officials Place the safety and welfare of the athletes above all else Ensure all players are included and can participate, regardless of their race, gender, ability, cultural background, sexuality or religion Be consistent, impartial and objective when making decisions Address unsporting behaviour and promote respect for other players and officials Administrators Ensure quality supervision and instruction for players Support coaches and officials to improve their skills and competencies Act honestly, in good faith and in the best interests of the sport as a whole Ensure that any information acquired or advantage gained from the position is not used improperly Conduct club responsibilities with due care, competence and diligence Parents Encourage your child to participate, do their best and have fun Focus on your child s effort and performance, rather than winning or losing Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake Help out the coach or officials at training and games, where possible Model appropriate behaviour, including respect for other players and officials Spectators Respect the effort and performances of players and officials Reject the use of harassment, bullying or violence in any form, whether by other spectators, coaches, officials or athletes Corner of High Street, Kensington NSW 2052

6 Our commitment Our club is committed to providing a safe environment for participation. Aggressive, threatening or other inappropriate behaviour by members, their families, their friends, and other sporting personnel while attending a game or event will not be tolerated. These behaviours are outlined in our Code of Behaviour and specifically include: Using bad language Harassing or ridiculing players, coaches, officials or other spectators Any threatening behaviour or physical altercation between spectators and players, coaches, officials or other spectators Putting undue pressure on children, berating them or putting down their performance Drinking at a game or training or being drunk at a club event What we will do Provide members, their parents and other sporting personnel with our Code of Behaviour and make clear what is expected and the consequences of non-compliance Where possible, bind non-members by prominently displaying conditions of entry to grounds and facilities and by requiring parents to abide by club rules (e.g. by making parents associate members, signing our Code of Behaviour) Reinforce messages of fair and respectful behaviour by displaying signs and posters around our facilities and providing information on our website, in our newsletter and through other club communication Encourage our coaches and officials to complete training to develop their skills and confidence Ban bringing alcohol to training, a game or no-alcohol club event Consult with our local police and seek their support and advice on how to handle issues involving inappropriate behaviour by spectators prior to, at or after a game Encourage the reporting of incidents and investigate inappropriate behaviours as outlined in this policy and take disciplinary or whatever other actions as are deemed necessary (e.g. appoint a ground official to monitor behaviour) Encourage our players, coaches, officials and spectators to call the police if they are concerned about escalating behaviour and their safety or the safety of others. What we ask you to do Help create a positive atmosphere for players, officials and other spectators by showing respect for players, officials and other spectators Abide by our club s Code of Behaviour and refrain from using bad language, harassing or ridiculing others or behaving in a threatening or violent manner If you are aware of inappropriate spectator behavior and you feel confident to do so, speak with the person and ask them to stop. If there is a ground official or committee member present, ask for their assistance Report any inappropriate spectator behaviour to the club president or someone in a position of authority Call the police or a club official if you are concerned for your safety or the safety of others Non-Compliance Parents or others found to have behaved inappropriately, and who are associate members or have agreed to abide by our club s Code of Behaviour and this policy, may face disciplinary action as outlined in our Member Protection Policy. I have read these rules and fully understand the expectations of our team and myself in competition. Captains Name Captains Signature Player Name Player Signature Player Name Player Signature Player Name Player Signature Player Name Player Signature Player Name Player Signature Player Name Player Signature

7 TEAM NAME & CONTACT DETAILS (captain/coach will be used as point of contact) Futsal Team Name: Captain/Manager/Coach Name: Captain/Manager/Coach Captain/Manager/Coach Phone Number: Captain/Manager/Coach Address: TEAM HISTORY Has your team previously played at our Centre before: Yes No Have members of your team played other indoor/outdoor competitions this year / previous years? Please give details (e.g. Age, division, club, etc.) SURVEY How did you hear about our Centre? Played here previously Internet Newspaper advert Friends Flyer Other, Please specify Note that the team captain/ manager is responsible for paying the team`s registration fee. YMCA UNSW will not accept game fee payments from any player either than the team captain/ manager Payment has to be made either in full or half of the team registration fee charged for your competition. Player`s individual registration with YMCA UNSW is the player s responsibility

8 Nomination Form Team Name: DAY: AM/PM: DIVISION: TEAM TYPE (please circle) SOCCER Player Name Address Phone Signature Date Captain Vice-Captain Shirt # Number Player Name Address Phone Signature Date 1. I understand that the sport competition has certain risks. I take it upon myself to discuss any changes in my current health with a doctor and advise staff 2. I have to the best of my knowledge provided accurate information regarding my current health status 3. I understand that it is recommended that all people over the age of 50 have a medical check-up prior to participating in any sports and physical activity 4. Whilst I understand that all care will be taken for my safety by the Centre staff, I participate at my own risk 5. I understand that injury(s) is a part of sport. I will not hold responsible for any accident or injury that occurs whilst participating in the sports competition 6. I will inform in writing the YMCA NSW about any health problems 7. I need to get my own health insurance to cover myself for any injuries or accidents occurred whilst playing sports 8. The team captain is responsible that all their players sign the team nomination form and understand the Terms & Conditions of the competition By signing this form each player agrees to have read the term and conditions and agrees to abide by these at all times. Failure to do so may result in termination from the competition.