WELCOME A warm welcome to the 2016 Season with the Campbelltown Swans Junior AFL Club. To all of you who are new to our club and or the game, welcome to the Club and thanks for joining the mighty Swans. To our loyal friends and players that have returned, we look forward to another fun filled and entertaining season. As a Club, we are still celebrating our 2015 Premiership Flag with our under 15 s tasting ultimate success last year. This year sees a different Committee with our past President Peter Hunt standing down for a well-deserved break. Peter s tireless efforts saw him last year awarded Life Membership of the Club. Congratulations Peter! The Club remains in a very stable financial position and continues to enjoy positive growth year on year. This handbook is a guide to assist you in understanding the policies and procedures within the Club as well as a communication tool. The handbook contains useful information and should be kept in a safe place for future reference. If there is any additional information you require please don t hesitate to ask. At the Club we aim to provide a friendly, fun and safe environment for everyone to enjoy where winning isn t everything. It is everyone s responsibility to ensure we all work together in an effort to achieve this. I look forward to catching up with you all throughout the season. Please enjoy your footy and chase your dreams!! David Marsh President Campbelltown Swans 2
2016 COMMITTEE Executive Committee Name Contact President David Marsh president@campbelltownswans.com Vice President Rob Woolnough vicepres@campbelltownswans.com Secretary Darren Walters secretary@campbelltownswans.com Treasurer Vacant accounts@campbelltownswans.com Registrar Sandra Lanz registrar@campbelltownswans.com Ground Manager David Olsen vicepres@campbelltownswans.com General Committee Name Contact Coaching Co-ordinator Robert Woolnough vicepres@campbelltownswans.com 0497 311 906 Treasury Assistant Catherine Woolnough accounts@campbelltownswans.com Auskick Co-ordinator Adrian Dowdell auskick@campbelltownswans.com Kick Ability Co-ordinator Canteen Manager Assistant Canteen Manager Fiona Baillie Barb Riley Melanie Bush fiona.ballie@campbelltownswans.com barb.riley@campbelltownswans.com Child Safety Officer Dom O Callaghan dom.ocallaghan@campbelltownswans.com Sponsorship, Events & Fund Raising Merchandising Manager Web-Master Chontelle Marsh, Jo O Callaghan, Catherine Woolnough Vacant Darren Walters sponsorships@campbelltownswans.com merchandise@campbelltownswans.com secretary@campbelltownswans.com 3
COACHES FOR 2016 All our coaches are AFL accredited and are regularly updated on new and improved coaching methods as they become available through the national coaching body. Our Coaching Co-ordinator regularly meets with the club coaches to ensure they are all on the same page in coaching terms. We aim to teach the children all the skills of AFL football as we instil a sense of team pride, mateship and to have respect for their team mates, opponents and officials. Auskick Under 9 s Under 10 s Under 11 s Under 12 s Under 13 s Under 14 s Under 15 s Under 17 s James Moir james.moir@aflnswact.com.au Ken McBeath Kenmcbeath4@gmail.com Ph46286918 Ken McBeath Kenmcbeath4@gmail.com Ph46286918 Greg Southby 0404 719 974 Damien Baker damienfi@bigpond.net.au Mitch Seal 0405 332 347 Mitch Seal 0405 332 347 Dom O Callaghan 0419 611 366 Robert Woolnough 0497 311 906 Team Adrian Dowdell 0414 462 099 auskick@campbelltown swa Brett Hopgood 0419 229 564 Carole Hunt 0400 766 843 4
IMPORTANT DATES Training Starts: Thursday 18 th February, 2016 Jersey Presentation: Sunday 13 th March, 2016 Official Season Starts: Sunday 3 th April, 2016 (Round 1) Season Finish Date: Sunday 14 th August, 2016 (Round 16) Grand Final: Sunday 4 th September, 2016 Presentation Day: Sunday 16 th October, 2016 TRAINING TIMES Please note times may be changed depending on the coach s availability. Tuesday Nights: Under 11 s to 14 s: 6:00pm to 7:30pm Under 15 s to 17 s: 6:00pm to 7:30pm Thursday Nights: Under 9 s and 10 s: 6:00pm to 7:00pm Under 11 s to 14 s: 6:00pm to 7:30pm Under 15 s to 17 s: 6:30pm to 8:00pm Auskick Program: Sunday Mornings 8:30am to 10:00am Starting Sunday 1 st May, 2015 Kick Ability Program: New Program which allows children with Special Needs to be involved in the game of Australian Football in an enjoyable and supportive environment. Details to be confirmed. 5
CLUB PROFILE Home Ground: Clark Oval (reserve) Street Address: St Lawrence Ave, Kearns, NSW Website: Email: www.campbelltown.sportingpluse.net secretary@campbelltownswans.com President: David Marsh: 0429 989 972 or president@campbelltownswans.com Competitions: Auskick: Ages 4 to 8 years Juniors: Under 9 s, 10 s, 11 s, 12 s, 14 s, 15 s, 17 s Kick Ability: Special-needs children aged 5 to 17 years 6
2016 FUND RAISING EVENTS March April May 6th Bunnings BBQ 3rd Season starts 3rd 13th Jersey Presentation Chocolate fundraiser begins 31 st Chocolate Fundraiser finish 24th Meal night TBC Meal night TBC Meal night 14th 18th June July August Kids of Macarthur Foundation Ball Black & White Ball 9th Christmas in July Trivia Night 6 th Family Fun Day or 7 th Kids v Parents TBC Meal night TBC Meal night TBC Meal night September October November TBC Sponsors Dinner 16th Presentation 7
REGISTRATION The registration process occurs in 2 steps:- 1. Register on FootyWeb All players must register as a player on the FootyWeb website before payment of fees. Please refer to the Club s Website and click on the link labelled Register to play for 2016 2. Pay Registration Fees Registration fees must be paid in full by the first game of the season, Sunday 3rd April, 2016, to ensure that every player is covered by insurance. The Club s insurance is provided by JLT Insurance and more information can be found via the link on the Club s website. 2016 Registration Fees Payable $100.00 per player: Under 9 s to Under 17 s $60.00 per player: Auskick and Kick Ability Program Payment of registration fees can be made through footyweb, on training nights and via eft. Contact one of the Executive for details. GAME FEES Game fees are payable to your Team Manager each week. These fees cover the costs of paying the Field Umpires and contribute towards covering game-day supplies. 2016 Game-Day Fees Payable $3.00 per game: Under 9 s and 10 s $5.00 per game: Under 11 s to 17 s 8
CLUB UNIFORM All players will be given a Team Jersey to wear during the game and must be returned the Team Manager at the conclusion of the game. Jerseys are kept in a central location at the Club and parents are needed to take turns washing them each week. The Jersey bag is to be returned to the Team Manager at Training on Thursday night in readiness for the coming weekend s game. Each player is required to purchase their own shorts and socks. These are available from the Merchandise Shop located at the Club. MERCHANDISE The Club offers a range of Club Wear available for purchase. Merchandise Order Forms are available from the Club s Website or directly from the Merchandise Manager. Item Kids Sizes Price Adult s Sizes Club Shirts $30.00 $35.00 Club Jackets $35.00 $45.00 All Sizes Player Shorts $25.00 Player Socks $12.50 Club Hoodies $35.00 Club Caps $10.00 Club Bags $35.00 Club Blanket (Red or Blue) $25.00 Please note: Prices may change during the season. Merchandise can be purchased on training nights or home games. Please see a Committee member for help, 9
COMMUNICATION WITHIN THE CLUB Swans Website Our Club Website is a fantastic tool. It provides up-to-date information about what s going on in the club and should be the first place you look if you have a question. It also contains information on the upcoming weekend s times and venues, match reports from previous games and other social news. Our in-house photographer, Belle, provides some fantastic game day-shots and the kids love going to see if they have made it onto the Wall-of-Fame each week. Newsletters A Club newsletter is emailed to all registered players, posted on the website and in Team App. Facebook For Facebook users, the Club s Facebook page is accessible, so please Like the Campbelltown Swans Facebook page to encourage communication and provide a great forum for sharing game day shots. Team App Team App can be downloaded for free from your app store and is available for apple and android devices. Search for Campbelltown JAFC and ask to join. Team App will be used to send notifications regarding events, wet weather, general news, newsletters. You can also access game times and venues plus a lot more. 2016 Season Draw The season draw/fixtures will be available from our Website and Team App prior to the beginning of the season. Your Team Manager will let you know when this is available. Wet Weather From time to time we have our games and training cancelled as a result of local council closing the ground due to wet weather. Unless you receive a text message from either your Team Manager or Coach, training or the game will proceed as normal. Check the Club s Website, Facebook and TeamApp for updates relating to weather affected training or games. 10
OUR OBJECTIVE The Club s objective is to encourage children from ages 4 to 17 to play the game of Australian Football and to teach them the required skills for them to develop. Taught by accredited coaches, the Club enables children to play in organised AFL competitions to the best of their ability and in accordance with the expected standard of sportsmanship and good conduct. This includes teaching them the importance of playing for the team rather than as individuals and to have respect for their teammates, the opposition and all officials. All players are given equal opportunity to play and compete during the season, irrespective of their skill-level and development progress. The Club continually promotes community spirit in supporting the children s social development. By interacting in a fun environment at Auskick through to Junior levels, children are able to make new friends at the same time as they enjoy participating in an active sport whilst improving self-confidence and acquiring new skills along the way. Finally, the Club operates at all times in the best interests of people affiliated with the Club including the players, members, parents & relatives, volunteers, sponsors and the Committee. MISSION STATEMENT The Campbelltown Swans Junior Australian Football Club exists to provide all children between the ages of 4 to 17 the opportunity to learn new skills and to play a team sport in a safe, fun and enjoyable environment. KIDS FIRST Today s parents have an important role in the delivery and support of sporting activities for their own and other children. With it comes a clear responsibility to act in a constructive and encouraging manner at all times. Barracking and wanting your child to perform well is human nature, but it is critical that this should be done in a responsible manner to avoid the ugly parent syndrome at all times. Penalties to your child s team can be issued by field umpires for poor sideline behaviour of spectators. CHILD PROTECTION All volunteers working with children within the club are required to complete a Prohibited Employment Declaration under the Working with Children Provisions of the Commission for Children and Young People Act 1998. Please contact the Club s Child Protection Compliance Officer Dom O Callaghan if you require any further information.. FIRST AID OFFICERS In accordance with the AFL by-laws, the Club provides trained volunteer First Aid Officers at every home game. This is reciprocated by the home team when the Swans play the opposition s home ground. First-aid officers can be located in the Ground Manager s tent on game-day should you need assistance. 11
CANTEEN All parents will be rostered for Canteen/BBQ duties throughout the season. Your Team Manager will approach you about the Roster. If you are unable to make the timeslot/day you have been allocated please inform your Team Manager or the Canteen Manager ASAP so a replacement can be found. It is your responsibility to assist in arranging a swap. VOLUNTEER ROLES As the number of children at our club increases each year, the work that is required to keep the Club running efficiently also increases. All our Committee, Co- Ordinators, Coaches and Team Managers are parent volunteers. On home-game days, the Club is always in need of assistance. Please let your Team Manager know if you are able to support game-day activities in any way. Some of the areas include:- Ground Managers Marking out the Field Field Set Up on Game Days (setting up posts, gazebos, bbq) Field Pack Up at the end of the Day First Aid Officers (if you hold any First Aid Qualifications we would love to hear from you) Team Runners, Boundary and Goal Umpires needed every week. UMPIRING Umpires play an important role in Australian Football and without them, the game would not exist and children would be unable to play. Volunteers provide a vital role in supporting field umpires and children taking the field each week. As a parent, friend or relative, your assistance with umpiring is very much needed and appreciated. Goal & Boundary Umpires This is a volunteer role which can be performed by anyone over the age of 14. beginning of each season, the Club runs a training session on what s involved. At the We encourage everyone to participate in umpiring as it is very enjoyable and allows you to become more actively involved in the game. If this is something you are interested in learning, let your Team Manager know. All teams are required to provide a Goal Umpire at each game and from the Under 14 s to Under 17 s, each team must provide a Boundary Umpire. Field Umpires This is a paid role provided by the AFL. It is a great way for kids 14 years and over to make some pocket money on the weekends and gain a greater understanding of the game they love. Weekly training sessions are available to learn the skills of field umpiring and new-comers are partnered with an experienced umpire on game-day until comfortable with the understanding of the rules and general play. Umpire Liaison: Carole Hunt Please contact Carole via the Club to obtain further information. Keep an eye on the Website for umpire training details. 12
A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS The Club is always looking for new sponsorship opportunities. If you are aware of a local business that would be interested, please pass their contact details to Chontelle Marsh at sponsorships@campbelltownswans.com, or have them contact Chontelle directly via the above email address or by phone 0415 108 088. 13
CLUB SONG (Sung to the Tune of Sydney Swans Song) Can you see the RED and the BLUE? We are the Swans, We're coming for you! You'll be amazed at the very sight Of the mighty Swans when we hit full flight. No one can match us high in the air When we are soaring together up there Dashing and Diving to win the ball, Together we stand tall! 14