1. Coaches and Managers Meeting 10 th March 2014 Bexley North Football Club

2. Introduction WelcomeWelcome History (this is 54 th year)History (this is 54 th year) Management CommitteeManagement Committee Volunteers – we need your help!Volunteers – we need your help! Bexley North Football Club PT

3. Website contains all of the information you need to know www.bexleynorthfc.com.au Website

4. Spirit of game is more important than winningSpirit of game is more important than winning Play by the rules – set a good examplePlay by the rules – set a good example Respect referees, other players & team officialsRespect referees, other players & team officials Provide equal opportunity for all playersProvide equal opportunity for all players Applaud good play whether by your team or opponentsApplaud good play whether by your team or opponents Promote the interests of BNFCPromote the interests of BNFC Physical or verbal abuse of referees, team officials or players will not be toleratedPhysical or verbal abuse of referees, team officials or players will not be tolerated Codes of Conduct

5. Parents MUST NOT enter the field of play under any circumstancesParents MUST NOT enter the field of play under any circumstances $500 fine for every infringement$500 fine for every infringement Coaches/Managers may enter the field ONLY after signal by the referee to do soCoaches/Managers may enter the field ONLY after signal by the referee to do so Ensure that all parents understand this requirementEnsure that all parents understand this requirement BNFC Constitution provides for members to be expelled from Club for unacceptable behaviourBNFC Constitution provides for members to be expelled from Club for unacceptable behaviour Codes of Conduct

6. Member Protection Officer (MPIO) – Serina Pratley When playing sport all Children have a right to: be safe and protected from any harm or abusebe safe and protected from any harm or abuse participate equally with everyone elseparticipate equally with everyone else be respected, cared for and listened tobe respected, cared for and listened to be supported by others in your team and clubbe supported by others in your team and club be safe from put-downs, harassment, ridicule and bad language.be safe from put-downs, harassment, ridicule and bad language. Child Protection

7. Coaches, officials and others: have a responsibility to provide a safe environment for players and participants that is free from discrimination, harassment and abusehave a responsibility to provide a safe environment for players and participants that is free from discrimination, harassment and abuse have the right to be treated respectfully and fairly in carrying out their dutieshave the right to be treated respectfully and fairly in carrying out their duties should also take care not to be placed in a situation where they could be accused of discrimination, harassment or child abuseshould also take care not to be placed in a situation where they could be accused of discrimination, harassment or child abuse Shouting at a junior (U18) referee is considered child abuse and will not be toleratedShouting at a junior (U18) referee is considered child abuse and will not be tolerated Child Protection

8. All photographers should register with an official or RTOAll photographers should register with an official or RTO BNFC RTO to advise other team’s RTO if photos planned to be takenBNFC RTO to advise other team’s RTO if photos planned to be taken Cannot prevent photos from being takenCannot prevent photos from being taken If requested by an RTO, photographs should be made available for reviewIf requested by an RTO, photographs should be made available for review Concerns should be escalated to MPIO or any committee memberConcerns should be escalated to MPIO or any committee member Newsletter photographs will only appear after signed parental/guardian authority received by MPIONewsletter photographs will only appear after signed parental/guardian authority received by MPIO Photographing Children

9. Team lists distributed soon, if not already done so.Team lists distributed soon, if not already done so. Players with outstanding issues – these must be rectified by 15 th March or will miss first round. All players with outstanding issues have been notified – so no excuses.Players with outstanding issues – these must be rectified by 15 th March or will miss first round. All players with outstanding issues have been notified – so no excuses. SGFA grades teams early MarchSGFA grades teams early March Appeals must be made soon afterAppeals must be made soon after Competition starts Sat 5 th AprilCompetition starts Sat 5 th April Team Lists & Team Grading

10. Three forms to complete plus photo IDThree forms to complete plus photo ID Photos for RTO cards to be taken at the end of the meetingPhotos for RTO cards to be taken at the end of the meeting Please complete your RTO registration tonight!Please complete your RTO registration tonight! RTO Registrations

11. St George Football Association Complete competition rules available on www.sgsfa.com.auComplete competition rules available on www.sgsfa.com.au www.sgsfa.com.au Refer to SGFA Constitution, SGFA By- Laws and SGFA RTO HandbookRefer to SGFA Constitution, SGFA By- Laws and SGFA RTO Handbook SGFA

12. Meetings – generally 1 st Monday of month at 8pm at Bexley North HotelMeetings – generally 1 st Monday of month at 8pm at Bexley North Hotel Newsletters are published on web siteNewsletters are published on web site RTO’s should write match reports and mention all players regularlyRTO’s should write match reports and mention all players regularly Encourage a different player each week to write a reportEncourage a different player each week to write a report Only positive reports will be publishedOnly positive reports will be published Some teams are producing season reviews using all match reports and game photosSome teams are producing season reviews using all match reports and game photos Communication

13. Home ground - Tues to Thurs 4pm to 9pmHome ground - Tues to Thurs 4pm to 9pm Kingsgrove High - Tues to Thurs 4pm to 9pmKingsgrove High - Tues to Thurs 4pm to 9pm Bexley Oval Outer - Mon, Wed, Fri, 4pm to 9pm (one floodlight, limited space)Bexley Oval Outer - Mon, Wed, Fri, 4pm to 9pm (one floodlight, limited space) Book training time and day with President – Alex PapadimasBook training time and day with President – Alex Papadimas Equipment must go back to gear shed – See next few pages for the current, and expected state of the gear shed.Equipment must go back to gear shed – See next few pages for the current, and expected state of the gear shed. Last team responsible for locking all gatesLast team responsible for locking all gates Training Days

14. Gear Shed

21. New Coaches & Managers information meetingNew Coaches & Managers information meeting All coaches are encouraged to attain Junior Licence accreditation with Football NSWAll coaches are encouraged to attain Junior Licence accreditation with Football NSW Grassroots course will be conducted at Peakhurst Park, 15 th March 2014.Grassroots course will be conducted at Peakhurst Park, 15 th March 2014. One coach per team will be reimbursed for subscription to www.globalfootballsystem.comOne coach per team will be reimbursed for subscription to www.globalfootballsystem.comwww.globalfootballsystem.com Coach Training

31. ONE COACH PER TEAM will be reimbursed for subscription to www.globalfootballsystem.comONE COACH PER TEAM will be reimbursed for subscription to www.globalfootballsystem.com www.globalfootballsystem.com Do not share – access will be disabled if used from more than 3 IP addressesDo not share – access will be disabled if used from more than 3 IP addresses Go to www.bexleynorthfc.com.auGo to www.bexleynorthfc.com.auwww.bexleynorthfc.com.au Check Coaching Aids under Club FilesCheck Coaching Aids under Club Files Email copy of receipt to BNFC TreasurerEmail copy of receipt to BNFC Treasurer Coach Training

32. Do NOT contact the SGFA under any circumstanceDo NOT contact the SGFA under any circumstance All communication to SGFA must be through Club Secretary - Luke TaylorAll communication to SGFA must be through Club Secretary - Luke Taylor Questions on match days can be put to BNFC committee membersQuestions on match days can be put to BNFC committee members Bexley North Football Club

33. Trivia night – Date TBA (June or July) at Bexley North HotelTrivia night – Date TBA (June or July) at Bexley North Hotel By popular demand - No chocolate drive!By popular demand - No chocolate drive! Fundraising provides extra funds for capital expenditure e.g. floodlights & toilets, and ground maintenance – please support the ClubFundraising provides extra funds for capital expenditure e.g. floodlights & toilets, and ground maintenance – please support the Club Fundraising

34. Next meeting is to be the AGM on the 31 st MarchNext meeting is to be the AGM on the 31 st MarchQuestions?