Welcome Pack
Welcome to Scorpions Netball Club. Whether you are a returning or new member, the information inside this book is important and should be read prior to the first training session of the season. In the meantime head over to our Facebook page and give us a big LIKE! You will be kept up to date with important dates and what s going on around the club. We are looking forward to seeing you on Wednesday 8 th February.! Facebook Scorpions Netball Club Website www.scorpionsnetballclub.com - Scorpions -
SCORPIONS NETBALL CLUB 2017 FEES CLUB INFORMATION UNIFORM FITTING DAY In 2017 the official Scorpions Netball Club training top is now a compulsory part of the uniform and must be worn to every training session. DATE: Saturday 11 th February 2017. NB: THIS DATE WILL ONLY BE FOR UNIFORM ORDERS. VENUE: TIME: UNIFORM PAYMENTS: Sue Belcher Clubrooms Noranda Netball Association Garson Court Noranda 9:00am 11:00am. All new players are required to attend and any returning players needing training tops or to purchase additional uniforms. All Uniforms must be ordered at the uniform fitting day & paid in full via electronic funds transfer by 24 th February. No payment no uniform ordered. TRAINING DAY: LOCATION: Wednesday Sue Belcher Clubrooms Noranda Netball Association Garson Court Noranda FIRST SESSION: 8 th February 2017 TIMES: 8yrs - 10yrs in 2017 6:00pm - 7:00pm 11yrs - 12yrs in 2017 13yrs - 18yrs in 2017 6:00pm - 7:00pm 7:00pm - 8:00pm WHAT TO BRING: Water, sweat towel & hat. Once teams are finalised times may vary according to coach availability.
FEES All fees include a $25 non-refundable administration fee. GRADE AGE FEES NETSETGO (8yrs 10yrs in 2017) $170 JUNIORS (11yrs 17yrs in 2017) $190 SENIORS (18yrs + in 2017) $220 A $50 registration fee must be paid by no later than Tuesday 7 th February. Players who do not pay this fee by this date will have their registration terminated. FEE PAYMENTS PAYMENTS: Electronic funds transfer only. ACCOUNT DETAILS: BSB: 036-033 ACCOUNT: 257296 ACCOUNT NAME: Scorpions Netball Club BANK: Westpac Bassendean REFERENCE: OUTSTANDING FEES: KIDSPORT VOUCHER: Please use the player s surname in description when transferring funds and email the Scorpion s Treasurer scorpions.treasurer@hotmail.com stating what the payment is for (uniforms or fees). MUST be paid by Friday 7 th April 2017. Players who do not pay by this date will have their registration cancelled. If you hold a concession card with your child s name on it, please email the club for more information.
Date CALENDAR OF EVENTS Event 8 th February First training session 11 th February Uniform fitting (Saturday) 15 th February Second training session 22 nd February AGM (7.00pm start compulsory attendance) 22 nd February Skill specific training session one 1 st March Grading (Juniors) 8 th March Grading (Juniors) 15 th March Team announcements & Senior Grading 22 nd March Easter egg donation due 29 th March Ecaster egg donation due 9 1 st April Round Robin (COMPULSORY) TIMES TBA 5 th April Raffle tickets due/ Easter Raffle Drawn 12 th April No training 19 th April No training 26 th April Training (last training before the season commences) 29 th April Season commences - Round One 31 st May Skill specific training session two 21 st June Cadbury fundraiser commences 12 th July Cadbury fundraiser money due 5 th July No training 12 th July No training 2 nd August Skill specific training session three 17 th September End of season club presentations
AGM The Annual General Meeting for Scorpions Netball Club will be held on 22nd February 2017 at 7pm sharp in the clubrooms. Players over the age of 16 and parents with children 15 years and under are required to attend. The following positions will become vacant and available for nomination: President Uniform Coordinator Umpiring Coordinator Vice President Secretary Fundraising Coordinator Secretary Treasurer Committee members* *Up to five selected with specific delegation. GRADING NET SET GO Members who register for net set go will not undergo grading, and continue to train throughout these dates. JUNIORS Club grading will commence 1 st March 2017. Attendance at both grading nights is compulsory to ensure you are placed into the correct team according to your abilities. The clubs grading policy has been included at the back of this welcome pack. SENIORS Club grading will commence 15 th March 2017. Attendance on this night is compulsory to ensure you are placed into the correct team according to your abilities. The clubs grading policy has been included at the back of this welcome pack.
SKILL SPECIFIC TRAINING SESSIONS In 2017 Scorpions Netball Club will be trialing a new format of training. Over the season there will be three training sessions where players will train in the specific area that they play in (shooting, defending or centre court). If players play in multiple positions the graders and or coach will make the decision as to what specific area the player will train in. An experienced coach in that specific area will take the session. Some benefits of these sessions include: 1. Consistency across the club with what players of the same position are being taught; 2. Building a positive culture throughout the club by providing the opportunity for players to make friends in different age groups; and 3. More time being spent on specific skills required to improve in that specific area of the court. FUNDRAISING In 2016 the club gave current members the opportunity to give the club feedback on proposed fundraising activities for 2017. Using the responses received the following fundraisers will be in place for 2017. The committee is giving players the opportunity to donate or participate. Easter Raffle Member contribution (per family): Donation of an easter egg or similar towards the raffle Selling of 10 raffle tickets to family/friends. OR $15 donation to the club in lieu of the above. Cadbury Fundraiser Member contribution (per family): Selling one box of chocolates. OR $25 donation to the club in lieu of the above. The money raised from our fundraising is used to fund the end of season presentations, first aid supplies, equipment for training and recognition gifts for milestone games for players.
UNIFORMS Scorpions official playing dress $70 (compulsory) Scorpions official training top $30 (compulsory) Scorpions hoodie $40 (optional) Scorpions socks $8 (optional) Scorpions sweat towel $10 (optional) UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS Training Scorpions Netball Club Official training top must be worn to every training session. These can be purchased for $30 at the uniform fitting day. Correct footwear to play netball in are runners or sneakers. Only these types of shoes give the right amount of support to minimise the risk of injury. If a player arrives at ANY training session or game with incorrect footwear they will be not be able to participate until the correct footwear is worn. If you require further clarification or need assistance to buy the correct footwear, please speak to a committee member at the uniform fitting day. Game Day Scorpions Netball Club Official playing dress. Black bike shorts are permitted underneath the playing dress. Bike shorts are not to be longer than the length of the playing dress. No short or long sleeve tops are to be worn underneath the playing dress. Any player requiring to wear clothing for cultural reasons will be accepted. Players are reminded that ear piercings must be removed for training, round robing grading (1 st April) and the entire playing season. If players get their ears pierced too close to the season commencing they will be required to remove the piercing before being able to take the court.
CODE OF CONDUCT Policy number SNC - 01 Version 2 Drafted by Laura Moulton Approved by Board on 10 January 2014 Responsible person SNC Committee Scheduled review date 31/01/2018 This code has been created to set guidelines for all members and supporters of the Scorpions Netball Club Inc. Any breaches of this code will be dealt with in accordance to our constitution. Players Play by the rules. Never argue with an official. If you disagree, have your captain approach the official during a break or after the game to gain an understanding of their interpretation. Control your temper. Verbal abuse of officials or other players, deliberately distracting or provoking an opponent is not acceptable. Work equally hard for yourself and your team. Your team's performance will benefit so will you. Be a good sport. Applaud all good play whether they are by your team or the opposition. Treat all players as you would like to be treated. Do not interfere with, bully or take unfair advantage of another player. Co-operate with your coach, team-mates and opponents. Without them there would be no competition. Play for the fun of it. Avoid using derogatory language. Be prepared to take responsibility for your actions. Coaches Remember that players participate for pleasure and that winning is only part of the fun. Never ridicule or yell at a player for making a mistake or losing. Be reasonable in your demands on player's time, energy and enthusiasm. Teach your players to follow the rules. Avoid overplaying the talented players. Every player needs and deserves equal game time. Develop team respect for the ability of opponents and for the judgement of officials and opposing coaches. Ensure positive coach/umpire relationships are continually developed. Ensure knowledge of laws of the game is such that you encourage the players to play the game and accept the role of the umpire. Parents/Spectators Remember that players play sport for their enjoyment, not yours. Encourage players to participate, do not force them. Focus on the player's efforts and performance rather than winning or losing. Encourage players to always participate according to the rules. Never ridicule or yell at a player for making a mistake or losing a game. Remember that players learn best by example. Applaud good play by all teams. Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse. Respect official's decisions and teach players to do likewise. Show appreciation of volunteer coaches, officials and administrators. Without them, players could not participate. Encourage players to follow the rules and the official's decisions.
Do not use foul language or harass players, coaches or officials. Administrators / Officials Ensure that equal opportunities for participation in netball are made available to all players, regardless of ability, size, shape, gender, age, disability or ethnic origin. Ensure that rules, equipment, length of games and training schedules take into consideration the age, ability and maturity level of participating players. Remember that players participate for enjoyment and play down the importance of rewards. Ensure that parents, coaches, sponsors, trainers and participants understand their responsibilities regarding fair play. Condemn unsporting behaviour and promote respect for all opponents. Ensure that your behaviour is consistent with the principles of good sporting behaviour. Ensure promotion, well-being and safety of umpires and encourage good sportsmanship before, during and after matches. Ensure positive player/umpire/relationships are continually developed. Authorisation Scorpions Netball Club 10 January 2014
GRADING & TEAM SELECTION POLICY Policy number SNC - 02 Version 3 Drafted by Laura Moulton Approved by Board on 15 February 2016 Responsible person SNC Committee Scheduled review date 15 February 2018 Introduction Scorpions Netball Club (SNC) is committed to ensuring team grading is conducted fairly and effectively. The aim of the Policy is to ensure grading of teams is undertaken in this manner, and in the best interest of the club and players. All players registering for full rules netball will be graded. Purpose The club grades to ensure that all players of all varying abilities get to play with players of similar skill level. It is important to keep in mind that our teams will play against other competitive and well skilled opponents. Policy Grading Committee Our grading committee is selected and endorsed by the committee each year. The graders will range from experienced coaches from the Club, external coaches and others who bring knowledge and impartiality. Players will trial in the positions they feel they play best in. Players may be asked to trial in other positions as requested by the selectors, as they may see potential in another position. The grading committee will assess the skills of a player by taking into account: 1. Footwork, Speed & Agility 2. Ball handling skills 3. Attacking / Defending skills 4. Sportsmanship & Attitude
The club understands some players are new to netball, or have not played for some time. This is all taken into account at the time of grading. If you are unable to attend a grading session you will need to notify the club prior to the day. A failure to attend all grading sessions will result in placement into a team based upon paper grading and previous season s information. Please be proud of the team you are selected in and give it everything at training and game day. Parents, please be reasonable and make sure your child is happy and excited about playing. The division or team they are selected in should not be used as a comparison against others and age being no barrier. It s important to remember netball is a team sport and the club encourages players to have fun, learn new skills, and be competitive against players with a similar skill level. Please forward questions in relation to grading to the Clubs President via scorpionsnetball@hotmail.com.
COMMUNICATION & SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY Policy number SNC - 03 Version 1 Drafted by Responsible person Laura Moulton/Rebecca Olivari SNC Committee Approved by Board on Scheduled review date 9 June 2014 31/1/2018 Introduction The use of online and electronic communications is essential for our club to ensure information is distributed and received in a timely manner and to promote club achievements. We are committed to communication being appropriate and related to club business. Purpose In the use of technology, Scorpions NC will ensure that clear boundaries are maintained to prevent bullying and harassment and promote a social, healthy and inclusive club culture. Policy MEDIUMS The club will engage in online communications (including but not limited to Facebook, club website and email) with clear rules for engagement outlined for players, parents, committee and anyone involved with Scorpions NC. Facebook (inc. interaction on or with personal/private, corporate or club pages or accounts): Postings will only feature positive club news and events; Personal information about members will not be disclosed; No statements will be about the club or any players, parent, coach, umpire or anyone associated with Scorpions NC that are false or likely to injure the reputation of another person/club member. This will not be tolerated; No statements will be made that could bring the club into disrepute; Members will not engage in negative or destructive content; and Offenders of the above will be deleted and blocked from engaging with any club page(s) or group(s). Website: Information on our competition, latest news, policies, sponsors, upcoming events, forms, rules or anything deemed fit by the committee will be placed on the club website; No offensive content or pictures will be uploaded; Permission will be sought from parents/guardians under the age of 18 on their registration form to upload photos during the current season. New permissions will be sought at the beginning of every new playing season
Email Club information and advice as required by committee officials will be delivered from the official club email address (scorpionsnetball@hotmail.com) Coaches can communicate with players and/or parents directly from their private email addresses All information sent via email concerning club or team matters must keep in mind it is representative of Scorpions NC and must ensure it is not defamatory in any respect. Email addresses will be kept confidential by club representatives and will send all bulk emails with the use of the bcc field, unless express permission is given for the sharing of email addresses. BREACH OF POLICY All players, parents, committee members or anyone involved in the club are expected to engage with online communications appropriately and abide by the above parameters. Anyone found to have sent inappropriate electronic communication, uploaded inappropriate website content or engaged in discussions that could be conceived as harassment, offensive, intimidating or humiliating will be disciplined against the following: First offence Second offence Third offence Written warning to player/parent if the player is under 18 years. Written warning to player/ parent if the player is under 18 years. Copy forwarded to coach and noted in club records Player is benched for a full game irrespective of player availability for the game. If this causes the team to be down players and not be able to take the court, The Committee will arrange for fill in players Copy forwarded to coach and noted in club records Player is benched for three (3) full games irrespective of player availability for the game. If this causes the team to be down players and not be able to take the court, The Committee will arrange for fill in players Written request to offending player informing them of their permanent cessation of club membership Copy forwarded to coach and noted in club records The player will be asked to leave the club with no option of fee refund. (from a lower grade). (from a lower grade). *Please note: for any offence that is deemed continued bullying/offensive parents and/or authorities may be asked to come in and mediation undertaken. Authorisation Scorpions Netball Club 9 June 2014
We hope that all your questions have been answered. Please email us if you require clarification on any of the information you have received. Scorpions Netball Club www.scorpionsnetball.com.au