U6 U9 MINIS COACHES & MANAGER HANDBOOK 2013
PAGE 2 WELCOME AGE GROUP COORDINATORS MESSAGE Welcome Managers and Coaches to Mosman Junior Rugby Club one of the largest junior rugby clubs in NSW. We hope you are looking forward to a great season of Minis rugby in 2013. Importantly, we want kids to enjoy themselves and have fun whilst developing core skills, fostering strong friendships and gaining Rugby experience. Your roles as Coaches and Managers are pivotal to this. U6 U9 train on Thursday nights from 5.30pm 6.30pm & play matches on Saturday. TEAM SUPPORT Each team must have a COACH and a MANAGER Where applicable, appointing an ASSISTANT COACH might be prudent Each team needs a REFEREE REFEREE required for every home game Get as many parents involved as possible in all aspects of the team operation Every child should have someone at training / matches with responsibility for them we are not a babysitting service. Also important that parents are around in case of a serious injury Don t be afraid to delegate tasks or ask for help from parents. In most cases parents are keen to help out & often just need to be asked
PAGE 3 CLUB BEHAVIOUR GUIDELINES The Club is proud of its reputation for good sportsmanship Under no circumstances will the Club condone any verbal abuse of opposition players, officials or referees by our players or supporters please remember the referee s decision is final ARU and SJRU have developed CODES OF GOOD CONDUCT aimed at maintaining the elements of enjoyment and satisfaction in Rugby Making Adults aware that young people play to satisfy themselves and not necessarily to satisfy adults or members of their own peer group To constantly remind administrators, coaches, referees and parents that Rugby must be administered, taught and provided for the good of those young people. It is their game. ALL parents should read the BEHAVIOUR GUIDELINES on the club website at www.mosmanjrc.org.au and click on the heading Code of Conduct It is the Team Managers responsibility to monitor and maintain expectations of behaviour INSURANCE The ARU Sports Injury and Liability Insurance Scheme provides a basic level of insurance for players, members and officials associated with the Club All participants Coaches, players, officials must be registered with the ARU in order to obtain coverage Managers must confirm that every player is properly registered The benefits through this plan are not comprehensive and as such the ARU encourage all players and officials to take out their own private health insurance and top up coverage
PAGE 4 COACHES AND MANAGER ROLES Get all parents to help out in some way at training those that aren t helping should be socialising, supporting the Canteen etc. TEAM LISTS Will be distributed by the Club Registrar Only individual Team lists will be distributed to each team Coaches and Managers Please coach only the kids listed on your list, refer any parent demanding that their child be in your team, firstly to the Age Group Coordinator WHEN COACHING, TEACHING OR REFEREEING Keep it simple, free flowing and enjoyable Be clear & concise Let the players develop skills, with safety being a priority Discourage any dangerous action or unsafe practice Adopt an educative, positive re enforcement approach Ensure that players receive an equal opportunity to participate, regardless of ability Don t be afraid to discipline players who misbehave remember as a Coach, you are there primarily to educate them Consider setting some team behaviour ground rules
TEAM GEAR PAGE 5 Balls mark them with permanent marker & consider spray painting Pump will also be an electric compressor pump at the Canteen on Thursday nights Cones mark them with permanent marker, consider buying extra ones First aid kit Ice packs also recommended for training and game days We would like the gear back at end of season, so please look after it Jerseys Minis are not playing set positions so numbers do not reflect field positions Gear Mouth Guards and football boots are compulsory requirements As a general safety measure, players are encouraged to wear headgear and shoulder pads only if they feel more comfortable doing so Olympus Sports at Neutral Bay are the official gear provider & will also carry surplus Club shorts, socks and polar fleeces which will be available for sale GROUNDS NEED TO BE DRESSED FOR TRAINING AND HOME MATCHES For home matches, Age Group Coordinators must arrange storeroom keys for a Mosman team manager, of one of the teams playing in the first match at Balmoral For home matches, need to start dressing grounds at least 20 minutes prior with club cones and goal post protectors For home matches, if you are the last teams playing on field bring in club cones and protectors and put away in storage room please ensure room is locked and key returned to Age Group Coordinator Allocated training locations for teams must be adhered to as space is very limited Recommended that each team clearly marks out its designated area an A3 copy of the allocated training locations will be posted in the glass display cabinet adjacent to the Canteen Each week a map of home ground match layout will be distributed and posted on the Club website as well as being posted in the glass display cabinet adjacent to the Canteen
PAGE 6 TEAM COMMUNICATION Team Manager is the primary point of contact for teams Team Manager should ensure parents are aware of game time and location as early as possible Arrive to game at least 20 minutes prior for warm up Responsible for team substitutions and ensuring ALL players receive equal game time Advise parents of cancellation of games due to wet weather Team Manager to set a roster for parents to bring half time oranges, drinks Foster support for social activities within the Club You will receive parents email addresses during the course of the season under the Clubs privacy policy these must NOT be used under ANY circumstances other than for Club purposes (recommend using Bcc Blind Copy option) MATCH REPORTS Make sure game is reported fairly and all players are mentioned No criticism, sledging or making fun of anyone No scores reported for the minis
PAGE 7 MJRC CODE OF CONDUCT The Mosman Junior Rugby Club is steeped in tradition and has a reputation for good sportsmanship. Under no circumstances will the Club condone any verbal abuse of opposition players or supports. Please remember, the referee s decision is final! The NSW Junior Rugby Union have prepared a Code of Conduct designed to ensure that rugby must be administered, taught and provided, for the good use of those young people who wish to play the game. Code of Conduct Player Be a good sport. Shake hands with, and thank the opposition, players and referees after the game win, lose or draw. Participate for your own enjoyment/benefit. Except when acting as a Captain of a Team, never question a referee s decision. Never become involved in acts of foul play. Honour both the spirit and letter of the competition rues. Never engage in disrespectful conduct of any sort including, profanity, sledging, obscene gestures, offensive remarks, trash taunting, or other actions. Care for and respect the facilities made available to you during training and competition. Recognize that officials, coaches and referees are volunteers. Code of Conduct Coach Actively discourage foul play, unsportsmanlike behavior, dissent. Seek to maximize the participation and enjoyment for all players regardless of ability; avoid the tendency to over use a talented player; treat all players as equals, regardless of their talent. Shoe concern and caution towards all sick and injured players. Teach players that an honest effort and competing to the best of their ability is as important as victory.
PAGE 8 Maintain a thorough knowledge of the laws of the game and keep abreast of current coaching methods; maintain or improve your current accreditation level. Always consider the health, safety and welfare for the players. Do not be a winner at all costs coach. As coach, show leadership, respect for the game of Rugby Union and respect for those that are involved in the game the players, officials, fans, parents, referees and the media. Seek to shake hands with the referee and opposition coach at the conclusion of every game. Show concern and caution toward sick and/or injured players. Code of Conduct Referee/Touch Judge/Officials Apply all the laws fairly and to both teams. Be consistent, objective and courteous. Place the safety and welfare of the players above all else; be alert to minimize dangerous play. Do not debate any issues of law with coaches, team officials, parents and spectators during play. Deal firmly and decisively with foul play. Set a good example by the way you dress, speak and act. Officiate to the age and/or experience of the players. Code of Conduct Spectator/Parent Condemn all violent or illegal acts, whether they are by players, coaches, officials, parents or spectators. Respect the referee s decisions don t complain or argue about calls or decisions during or after a game. Behave! Unsporstmanlike language, harassment, or aggressive behaviour will not be tolerated. Never ridicule or scorn a player for making a mistake respect their efforts. Participate in positive cheering that encourages the players. Remember that children participate in Rugby Union for their own enjoyment not yours!
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PAGE 10 KEY DATES FOR MOSMAN MINIS U6 U9 Thursday 14 March Minis Managers and Coaches Night Rawson Clubhouse 7.30pm Wednesday 27 March Kit Handout/Teams announced Balmoral Oval 5.30pm Thursday 4 April Training begins Minis U6 U9 s Balmoral Oval 5.30pm Saturday 6 April Minis Gala Day U6/7 s Koola U8/9 s Narrabeen Thursday 30 April Smart Rugby Coaching U6 U12 Rawson Oval 7pm Thursday 2 May Training resumes BBQ/Canteen Season opener Balmoral Oval 5.30pm Friday 10 May Jeans and Jersey Night The Whalehouse Rawson Park 7pm Friday 17 May CUDAS Fundraising Lunch Details TBC Friday 30 May Friday 14 June Friday 21 June Saturday 27 July Drinks & Sausage Sizzle Support U 10 12 s Drinks & Sausage Sizzle Support U 10 12 s Drinks & Sausage Sizzle Support U 10 12 s Mosman Rugby Ball The Whalehouse Rawson Park 6pm The Whalehouse Rawson Park 6pm The Whalehouse Rawson Park 6pm Sydney Hilton Hotel Details TBC Saturday 7 September Presidents Drinks TBC Saturday 23 September Final Round for season Minis Presentation Day TBC The Whalehouse Rawson Park 7.30pm
PAGE 11 LAYOUT U6 to U9 TRAINING CLUB HOUSE DEAD BALL LINE HALF WAY 22 DEAD BALL LINE 22 U6 WHALES U7 WHALES U7 STINGRAYS U8 STING RAYS CRICKET NETS U6 DOLPHIN U7 DOLPHIN U7 SEADRAGONS U8 SHARKS WEST WEST U8 DOLPHINS U6 SHARKS U7 SHARKS U8 MARLINS U6 STING RAYS DO NOT USE U8 MORAYS U6 MARLINS U9 DOLPHIN U9 STING RAYS U9 MORAYS U8 WHALES EAST EAST U9 WHALES U9 SHARKS U9 MARLINS U9 PIRAHNAS SKATE PARK
PAGE 12 LAYOUT U6 & U7 GAME DAY CLUB HOUSE DEAD BALL LINE HALF WAY 22 1A WEST 1B 2A EAST 2B 22 DEAD BALL LINE 1C 1D DO NOT USE 2C 2D CRICKET NETS WEST EAST SKATE PARK
PAGE 13 LAYOUT U8 & U9 GAME DAY CLUB HOUSE DEAD BALL HALF WAY 22 TRYLINE DEAD BALL TRYLINE 22 1F 1E WEST DO NOT USE 2F EAST 2E CRICKET NETS WEST EAST SKATE PARK
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