Springvale & District Netball Association Squad Team Information 2015 Congratulations on your selection as a 2015 SDNA Representative Squad member. Springvale and District Netball Association have a long, proud and successful history and it is a great honour to be chosen as a Representative Player. Along with this honour, comes the requirement of commitment - both as a player and parent. SQUAD COMMITMENT Rep players are expected to show an increased level of commitment and responsibility of your sport. Individually they are looked upon as valuable members of the team. Each time they wear their SDNA uniform, they are representing our association, your club, your team, and of course themselves and your family. Players are expected to show pride in our colours! Other obligations are: Behaviours that exhibit respect for coaches, good sportsmanship towards your team and opponents Netball Victoria s Player and parent code of conduct obligations Commitment to training schedule (Mondays during the school terms in 2015) Commitment to playing to the tournaments scheduled (March to Sep) Commitment to the weekly competition ( excluding 11s) Financial commitments fulfilled within the required timeframe Commitment to overnight Tournament trip SQUAD COACHES We thank all our appointed coaches for 2015 for the continued passion for this level of competition. We also wish to acknowledge that it does include a huge commitment of personal time but the SDNA Committee look forward to their support in achieving: Individual player personal development Team and Association success Working cohesively with each other and the SDNA Committee Our coaches appointed for 2015 are: Head Coach Claire Houben 0420789002 Under 15 Open Jacqui Hellard 0409187462 Under 15 Reserve Kerrie Mussert 0400051848 Under 13 Open Mary- Ann Akai 0416515843 Under 13 Reserve Ann Carlon 0438422328 Under 11 Open Jenny Thomas 0414393017 Under 11 Reserve Dean Andrew 0412031666 Under 11 Development Molly Kibel 0450774277 FEES Squad fees include the costs associated with tournament entries, provision of umpires for tournaments, fundraising levy, equipment, trophies, presentation night and our overnight trip to possibly Sale or Geelong. It does not include the weekly game fees for 13s and 15s playing at Jells Park & any uniform items you have ordered. Invoices for squad fees will be provided on your nominated registration day. A payment plan has been pre-determined for all families as previously advised on our trial information flyer. The payments required will be as follows:
1 st Instalment Due $150 November 2014 2 nd Instalment Due $100 February 2015 3 rd Instalment Due $100 March 2015 Balance due April 2015 SDNA cannot honour any individual special payment plans. Non payment of fees or failure to honour payment instalments will unfortunately result in your child not being eligible to represent Springvale. UNIFORM SDNA Squad uniform requirements for purchase include the training shorts, training top, socks & rugby top. Items for hire are the new A line dress & tracksuit. Uniform orders can be collected early in 2015 at a date to be determined. A complimentary squad training bag is also provided free of charge to our new players in 2015. TRAINING Training for all squad teams will be held every Monday night at the Rowan Rd Netball Complex from 6pm-8pm for all age groups. Pre season training commences for 13s and 15s from November 17 December 15. A training & tournament calendar will be provided in February 2015. It is expected that you notify your coach if you are unable to attend training. Training attire must be worn at all training sessions Green SDNA shorts and yellow SDNA top. Tracksuits are to be worn at tournaments only ie not at training. In the interim for those that need to acquire SDNA training gear, your child is to wear, black shorts, bike pants or leggings with a white t shirt. A decision to cancel training (due to adverse weather) will only be made up to an hour before training. Coaches will be advised and may in turn advise you via text. Please do not contact them. WEBSITE Please ensure that you regularly check the SDNA website for updated information regarding Squad. MID WEEK SQUAD COMMITMENTS FOR 2013 Further to tournaments, the squad commitment includes a mid week commitment to further develop and strengthen their team. We will register our 13 and 15 teams into the Waverley Night Netball Competition and the 2014 autumn season commences the week of Monday 2nd February. The venue location is Waverley Netball Centre cnr Waverley and Jells Rds, Glen Waverley. You will be provided with a season fixture closer to the season commencement. Games will be on a Thursday night. There is no mid week commitment for the 11s. TOURNAMENTS Once we have confirmation of tournaments scheduled, we shall provide you with a tournament calendar. tournaments are played in a round robin format games per tournament varies on the host and teams entered, court availability etc (between 4-8 plus finals u11s do not play finals games are usually 2 x 7 min halves fixture and times can usually be access on host association websites a few days before tournaments all players are required to attend the whole day of a tournament - approximately 8am - 5pm the under 11s day is usually 8:00am 2:00pm parents are responsible for arranging transport to and from tournaments player unavailability - please ensure that you provide your coach with as much notice as possible regarding unavailability. If a player is unable to play the whole day, it is possible that he/ she may choose to schedule an alternative player WHAT TO PACK FOR A TOURNAMENT Players are provided with a SDNA squad bag. Please ensure that your bag contains the following for tournaments Drink bottle
1 towel 2 pairs of socks 1 small blanket (during cold weather) Sunscreen Other personal needs like nail clippers, hair pins and ties etc Players are advised to leave any personal belongings, including jewellery at home TOURNAMENT PREPARATION Eat a suitable meal the night before and ensure adequate fluid intake the previous day Have sufficient sleep the night prior!!!! Ensure a good high protein breakfast has been eaten Give yourself plenty of time to arrive at the nominated time. Parking can sometimes be difficult, girls need to familiarise themselves with courts and ensure that suitable warm-up time has taken place No jewellery to be worn at tournaments. Nails to be cut (not tapped). All players must be strapped and/or taped if necessary prior to arriving at training or tournaments. Team should stay together as best a possible ie please do not wander off without first checking with your coach/manager. All players are expected to support the team whether playing or not Please pack sustainable energy foods for snacking throughout the day: sandwiches, jellies, fruits, nuts etc Try and avoid foods available at the tournament until your games have concluded TOURNAMENT PROTOCOLS The squad coach may consider a number of factors in determining his/her team for an upcoming tournament. Selection can be dependent upon attendance at training; previous tournament performance; effort and attitude; fitness and skill level; and team balance. Please be prepared for players to possibly play in court positions which are different from their usual club position. Equal court time for players is a coaches challenge and cannot be guaranteed as they need to consider strengths and weaknesses collectively, match ups and the like. Players and parents are to respectfully accept the decision of the coach and should you wish to understand such decisions, please discuss with your coach directly. TOURNAMENT RECOGNITION Your coach will acknowledge team and individual performance at the training session following a tournament. Parents are welcomed to attend. A certificate shall be provided to a player deemed most valuable on tournament day. SDNA HOST TOURNAMENT During mid August, SDNA hosts a squad tournament. This is traditionally a well organised and successful tournament and SDNAs major fundraising event in the calendar year. It s success largely relies on squad family support. More information will follow later on in the year regarding this. TEAM MANAGER ROLE Each team will require a parent to volunteer as Team Manager. The role of a team manager is an important one for both SDNA committee and your squad coach. Your team will not function effectively without one. The role includes: Liaising with all team members and parents as required Support & Liaison to coach & SDNA committee Courtside assistance at tournaments including jackets, drinks etc collected after each game Ensuring all equipment is safe, the first aid kit is ready for use Ensuring the score sheet and any other rules/regulations of the competition are carried out on game day Prepare a roster for parents to assist with scoring at tournaments and Thursday nights Supervision of players during tournament ( ie make sure they are ready to go on court on time) Responsible for arranging for team parents to support marquee transportation and set up ( 1-2 times during the year) Assist the players off court if injured including seeking appropriate first aid attention Should you be willing to assist please speak with your age group coach or email the SDNA secretary.
SQUAD PRESENTATION NIGHT Scheduled during September will be a celebration to acknowledge all those who made the year that it was. Your support in attending is encouraged. A most valuable player award (for the year) is announced by the coach. PLAYER RESPONSIBILITIES Enjoy your involvement in the rep team Be proud of your selection and achievement As a rep player you are expected to be available for listed events as required by your coach Attend all training sessions Illness and injury excuses are accepted however, wherever possible still attend and observe Correct uniform is required at training at all times Perform at best, be positive and encouraging Represent SDNA positively Need to play at club level at SDNA for the year Contact coach if absent from training or tournaments Ensure that Netball Victoria code of conduct for players is followed PARENT RESPONSIBIITLITES Providing a supportive and positive environment for their child. You play a significant part in ensuring the rep experience is enjoyable and rewarding for your child Ensure that all outstanding fees are paid prior to tournaments or payment plan well established Assistance on tournament days setting up the marquees and packing up at the end of the day Keep abreast of communication products and information that has been provided to you Address matters of concern through the right channels Leave it to the coach to the coach A volunteer to become a team manager Provide additional support and assistance on SDNA Tournament day (April 21) such as BBQ, Canteen etc ( a roster is arranged) Exhibit behaviour at all times that is in accordance with Netball Victoria s parent code of conduct Promote healthy competitive attitudes for trying hard and having fun Encourage your child to give it their best and enjoy themselves Promote healthy competitive attitudes for trying hard and having fun Encourage your child to give it their best and enjoy themselves Encourage your child to sit with their team and coach. It is important for the team to mix up as a group. As parents, we expect the coach to be positive and supportive of your child, so if we all develop the same philosophy the whole experience will be one of mutual respect and understanding Expect that any inappropriate behaviour be treated with a ZERO tolerance philosophy COMMUNICATION The SDNA Secretary shall regularly email you on squad matters. It is most important that you regularly check the SDNA website in the squad menu for further updates. Should parents have questions or matters of concern they wish to discuss, we request that in the first instance you discuss with our SDNA President.president@sdna.net.au Should anyone have any queries, concerns, grievances in regards to the Coaching, Players, etc. you are required to discuss (or put in writing) to the attention of our head coach Claire Houben.secretary@sdna.net.au. This will allow an independent review and resolve of the situation, circumstances and ensure minimal disruption to continuation of Squad Responsibilities. OTHER DOCUMENTATION TO BE PROVIDED and COMPLETED: Parent / Player conduct declaration Squad Player Information form & medical advice Photography permission advice
Should you have any other queries, please do not hesitate to contact either. President Julie Pool 0417 788 544 Secretary Katrina Ortland 0416 094 113 Playing representative netball is a great honour, so we wish you and your child well. Enjoy! Go Springy!